The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-09-27
SECOND CONVENTION OF
!. LEGION OPENED IN OHIO
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scheduled for early in the afternoon.
a Bands blared, whippet tanks rum
S$bled to their stations, and automo-
biles bearing aides Of, the marshal OF
the parade dartedF here and there
with orders to the various detach-
ments. t. - ~ ~ ~,
Col. J. r. ,McQuigg, commander of
the, American Legion of Ohio, said
approximately so bands and most OF
the rs, 900 veterans would be in line.
Interest centers about the selection
of a commander for the national
body. The more prominent contend
ers mentioned were F.. w. Galbra1th'
Ohio, Hanford Macnider, Iowa, Mill
ton J. Foreman, Illinois, and en-
nett O'Neil, Kentucky. Commander
DOlier announced that ne Would not
consider reelection.
-, :. Numerous resolutions will be sub
mitfed by the various state posts.
They will deal largely with the eco
nomic and political welfare of the
returned soldier. The Legion's four
fold optional plan of compensation is
expected to be the chief topic OF dis
cuttion. A measure for better care
for wounded soldiers and q provision
against Legion members participant
ing in industrial disputes rank next
in importance. The industrial dis
putes will probably percipitate bit
ter fight on the floor OF the conven-
ton, as it was indicated it's advo-
Gates and opponents have taken
equally determined stand.
Strenuous controversy was expect
ed over the political restriction clause
In the legion constitution. : Strong
objection to the ,non-p0litical char
acter of the legion has developed. De
mands are being made by members OF
posts in some parts Of the country
for repeal Of this clause. y
Commander 'D'Olier holds that the
various parts can take any steps
necessary to keep out Of public Of
dee any individual whose war record
was disloyal and unpatriotic, with
out conflicting with the spirit or let
ter of the legion constitution. -
The delegates are expected to pass
resolutions calling on the War De-
partment and the Department of JUS
tice for rigorous prosecution OF those
who eyaded their military duty.
Means of curbing the activities OF
violent radical organizations; treat
ment of alien slackers and the Jap
anese question in particular: Ameri-
canism; better schools; universal mill
itary training:- rules for eligibility
to the organiza ton and prosecution
Of those who fraudulently wear Lee
gion insignia are among the ques-
lions that are sure to come up.
Most of the 54 living men who re-
ceived the congressional medal OF
honor-the most difficult of all mil
itary decorations to obtain-were ex-
pected to attend. Arrangements have
been made by the legion to pay all
the. expenses Of congressional medal
men who wish to make the trip.
Cleveland welcomed the veterans
with a .shrieking Of factory and
steamboat Whistles, hands and berib;
boned committees, home and stores
and office buildings were swathed In
millions of feet Of fla gs and bunting;
everywhere the glad hand, of greet.
ing met the visitors. A large fund
mas Deen APPROPRIATED AoA VIC 0AeoA
tainm emit OF the veterans. They will
be feet, theatered, danced, feed, taken
on lake excursions and provided with
q series of boxing and other athletic
exhibitions
Many posts and state delegations
plan novel stunts. Philadelphia del
egates. 1000 strong will come to
Cleveland in box cars labeled 40
hommes, s cheveaux."~ Detroit post
will send 1000 members on lake
steamer. which will be their home
during, the three days of the conven-
ton. The Montana delegates plan
several surprises, designed to startle
the natives of the east and middle
west. > ,~.,~
The convention program calls for
reports from national officers and
committees the first day. Temporary
committees will bring their resolu-
stfons to the floor of, the convention
the second day and officers will be
elected the third day.