The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-10
CITIES TO OBSERVE
AMERICAN DAY.

OF the governors of twenty-five StnteS,
the National Security Leagues Amer
lean Day movement for the holdins
OF characterization demonstrations In
the form of parades on May /. to conn
teract the usual radical May Day
celebrations, has now spread into
forty-three states,
1t was announced at the national
headquarters Of the security league in
this city today that parades are AL
ready being organized in 1873 of tn"
'cadlnR cities of these states, and that
the committee in charge has prelin;
my arrangements under way VII
warrant tho estimate that over 200
American Day parsdes will be held,
West Enthusiasts.
! Since the security leagues last an
jnouncement. the following endorse
mcrts and promises of cooperation in
the movement have been received ~
headquarters;
Governor Norbecl Of South Dakc-
tai am very much interested in
the Observance of American Day ana
am in sympathy with your plan. Ths
mayors Of our towns, 1 am sure, Will
An Ice Interested"
Governor OlCutt. Of Oregon.-"t atm
in sympathy with the purpose of
american Day
Governor Frazier. of North Dakota.
~ will be glad TO issue a proclama-
ton for the special observance OF
American Day"
Governor McKelvie. of Nebraska
4 shall be pleased to issue d procla-
nation urging the people throughout
Nebraska to observe May as
american Day"
..EIiminate Poison"
Governor Gardner Of Missouri
am in hearty accord with every sincere
and sensible effort to promulgate the
principles of Americanism and to
strengthen and extend their power and
influence. Therein lies the hope of the
world consequently our safety and
hope. The poison must he eliminated
II shall heartily cooperate in the
movement to observe American Day.
Governor Cornwall OF West Virginia.
has written personal letter to the
mayors of all the principal cities and
towns OF his state urging the obse~v-
ance of american Day"
To the People OF New York.
Governor Smith. of New York, has
issued the following public statement:
a movement to designate May l
Am erican Day an event long to be
with the purpose Of calling the attcn-
ton Of the citizens OF our country TO
the great Importance OF preserving the
integrity of the constitution and the
ine''t'tticns bequeathed by il to our
people.
a approve the idea and am glad 70
request the people Of our state to par
ticipate in the patriotic exercises OF
the day. that they may derive from
them new inspiration and furnish those
who would discredit our government
and undermine the foundation OF our
great institutions an edifying example
OF national unity and mutual co opera
ton"
Socialist Mayor Approves.
George r. Lunn, Socialist mayor Of
schenectady. n. VI assure you OF
my personal interest and hearty on
dorsement Of your plan"
Mayor Toolc, of Macon, Cal VIII
be pleased to undertake to carry out
your idea"
Mayor Davis, OF Ell Paso, Tex.-'We
will observe May as American Day 3"
Mayor Thomas, OF Sulphur Springs,
Text heartily endorse your Amer
ieanism demonstration plan and ou~
city Will join with you in this"
Mayor Mckay. of Tampa, Fla
Your American Day idea is heartily
approved by our people"
with Enthusiasm"
Mayor Ellison, of Johnson City, Tenn.
II shall be glad to designate May
/ as American Day and carry out
the program with enthusiasm"
Mayor Monro. Of Fort Smith, Ark
celebration on American Day and
hope through this means to accom-
plish gratifying results"
Mayor Fife, of Muskogee. Okla
The various organizations OF the city
have approved Of this movement, eud
plans are well formulated TO make
American Day an event long to be
remembered in this community.
trust that there may be truly ma
tional observance, worthy of the high
motives which prompt it"
Mayor Francis of Ogden. Utah
ogden will observe May / as Amer
lean Day"
In California.
Mayor Mitchell. OF Santa Ana. Cal.
II heartily endorse the Idea OF the
/ National Security League for public
showing of Americanlsm on May l
and will be glad to cooperate in every
way possible"
| Mayor Hamilton, OF Pasadena. CAL
II consider the plan Of the National
loyal community and Interested in
characterization. we will contribute
| our part"
Mayor sibley. OF Portervine, CAL
The city Of Fortervllle is arranging TO
have parade on American Day"
Mayor Young, Of Petaluma. Cal.--"T
take pleasure in heartily endorsing
your noble plan"
Middle West.
| Mayor Smith. of Wabash, Ind I'VE
hope to make the May parade a
great success"
Mayor Cutshall, of Fort Wayne. Ind
III heartily approve OF this plan and
we will get up some sort Of a demon-
!stration for this occasion"
Mayor Rider. Of ConnersyiTe, Ind
l'I heartily approve of the American
Day celebration on May /, and have
appointed a committee to have full
charge"
/ Mayor Crathers, OF Jacksonville III.
II have today appointed an Amer
lican Day organization committee"
Mayor Barren. OF Eau Claire, Wis
The city of Eau Claire will endeavor
to have a suitable observance on May
i as American Day"
American Legion Helps.
/ In Benton Harbor. Mich, the local
|post of the American Legion is organ
lI2tnE Ii celebration
I Mayor RubIe, OF Lancaster. or
shah give all the assistance that / can
TO make this the greatest day Of the
year in our city. / believe this to be
a great privilege and an opportunity
mat no city should hesitate in grasp
ng"
Mayor Forsyth, OF sidney O.-~"Y on
have my hearty assurance that Sid