The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-10
LEGION ADOPTS
CONSTITUTION
Americanism and n-Partl-
san Platforms Included

~" PVT ''hN htnu was Hnauf
the ground work Of the consti
tuition adopted Friday by the
American Legion Of the state Of
Washington, on the second day
Of the first annual convention
Of the cxservice men here.
The new constitution also ruled
that the organization shall not
be used for the dissemination
Of partisan principles OF for the
promotion Of the candidacy Of
any person seeking public Of
flee or prcferment.
The objects OF the American lie.
sion as stated In the constitution
adopted Friday were;
~ro uphold and defend the con.
stitution Of the United States OF
America. TO maintain law and order,
to foster and perpetuate a 100 per
cent Americanlsms 10 preserve the
memories and incidents of our as.
ISOLATION In the Great War, 20 In.
cuieate a sense OF individual obli
cation, to the community. state. and
nation 10 combat the autocraey Of
both the classes and the masses.
make right tho master OF might; 20
promote peace and goodwill on
earth. to safeguard and transmit TO
postsrity the principles Of justice.
freedom and democracy, and To con.
secrate and sanctlfy cur comrade.
ship by our devotion TO mutual
helpfulncss."
Vote ny Dcleg alton
The second day OF the meeting
was opened by an invocation by
Rev. $. \. sullgcr. o. Tacoma. who
served with the isiat Infantry. and
who was asked Thursday 90 act as
chaplain Of the convention.
The report Of the rules commit.
tee followed the prayer % the vet.
cran chaplain. A sharp fight ro-
VOWED about the ruling for secret
hailoting. the opponents OF the rule
declaring for votes BY each dciega.
ton 20 expedite the business Of the
convention. An amendment was
passed in favor Of ballotlng by dele.
cation.
A telegram was read from Ab.r.
deem at the morning session deciar
ing tina, the 1. W. w. hall IN the
coast city. which was 10 have been
used Thursday night for a meeting
to be addressed by nolshrvik
speaker recently released from
Loavcnworth prison. was blocked by
"a. n
When the reds" sndsavofed to
hold a street meeting. 100 members
OF the Legion who had been dspu.
tixed sheriffs. stepped IN and
stopped the meeting The an.
nouncement was greeted by cheers
from the convention.
Unqualified Endorsement OF the
work Of the Salvation army with a
plea for tho people 10 stand behind
the s25o 600 drive now In progress.
and a tender Of respect and reser.
cncc to tho mothers OF men In the
service, were embodied In two reso-
iutions adopted by the Legion late
Thursday afternoon.
After tho resolution paying
homag. TO the mothers Of tho nation
were read the en- scrvsce men stood
silent and with bowed heads for one
minute In token OF reverence for the
mothers who gave their sons to the
service OF their country.
L. l.. Thompson. attorney general
OF tho state Of Washington. who
was unanimously elected temporary
chairman at Thursdays session and
who was a member OF the Washing
ton delegation attending the national
caucus OF ST. Louis last spring. is
spoken OF ms "A probable candidate tor
permanent chairman at the election
20 be held Saturday. Norman r.
Coles. acting ytata ndjutant II a
candidate for permanent state chair.
man. and there are several dark
horses from the other side OF the
mountains.
Henry A. wIse. OF Spokane. va.
elected temporary secretary. with l.,
j. Faulds. temporary assistant secre-
tary. Both men are said to be can
dIdates for the position % permanent
secretary OF the state organiza ton,
A strong contest u expected for
the next state convention. Hoaulam
and Spokane are both busy lobby
ing" for the next meeting place OF
the convention. Robert a. LeRoux
heads the Hoquiam delegation. while
Max Newman Is. leading the fight for
Spokane.
Following the appointment Of com.
mittees by the chairman, acting
largely upon the recommendation
Of the various delegations. recess was
taken Thursday afternoon 10 allow
the committees TO work and frame
reports.