Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30
LEGION TO RETAIN
D'OL|ER POLICIES
New Commander Is in SyInpa-
thy With Them-Has Every
QuaIifica cation for Position
STATE DELEGATION BACK

Frederick W. Galbraith. Jr.. of Gin
cinnati. formerly a colonel, and man
with broad business experience, was
elected last night by the American
Legion as national commander by an
overwhelming vote. lie is in sympathy
with the DOlipr policies.
The Pennsylvania delegation on the
first ballot divided its vote between the
successful candidate and Mr.. John F.
J. Herbert, of Worcester, Mass. giving
Mr.. Galbraith thirty -onc and Mr.. Her
bert twenty votes. On the second bal
lot, the Keystone vote was nolled unani-
mously for Mr.. Galbraith.
The new national commander is treas
urer of the Western Paper Goods Co. OF
Cincinnati. lie possesses the Qualit-
cation that the Legion has sought in the
person who would hold the highest office
during the ensuing year. lie has com
bat record. lie was awarded the Dis
tinguished Service Medal and the Croix
de Guerrp. For the past year he has
been a member of the national executive
committee ofrthp American Legion and
is. therefore,, thoroughly convcrsant
with its position on vital questions. At
the time he went unto the service he was
international vice president Of rotary
clubs. and was suTrortod for tn" rrccSi-
dcncy at the Atlattic City convention.
What Convention Did
The outstanding, acts OF the Legion in
this second annu el convention. which
closed last night. Arrc as follows:
First. Definite stand against partici-
patton in partisan politics, which means
a continuance of the policy which the
Legion has pursued since its inception.
Second. Authorization of the ap-
pOintmPnt of commission to study the
Japanese question, with particular ref
crpnce to the Pacific coast. and to re-
port at the next annual convention oi
the Legion.
Third. A clear-cut reiteraton of its
position. already well understood, that
tho Legion will not enter into disputes
between capital and labor.
Fourth. Endorsement Of the fourfolc
compensation plan.
Full Roster NJ Officers
The other officers elected by the l'e
zion were Thomas J. Goldingay. adJu
tant Of the department Of New Jersey
vice commander. representing the navy
Cladius G.. Pendill, of Kenosha, WIS
also the navy. and three from the army
j. G. Schrougham, OF Reno, New
John G.. Emery, of Grand Rapids an an'
+. Jackson Winslett, Of SadcsviIIc
Ala, vice commanders. Rev. John W
Inzrr. Of Memphis, was elected natioha
chaplain.
tionoI commander, will tour Japan an
tho Orient. and will then return Il
PHILADELPHIA to take an active part Il
thr development Of the Legion here, lie
belongs to the Harry +. lngerSoll po'
No. ia.
Pennsylvania delegation made IT.
principai fight in the convention in h'.
Inf OF the preservation of the prcSen
cIause preventing the Legion from pfr
,iCipating in partisan politics. y Str"nl
clement in the delegation. headed b,
Col. Fred Taylor Pusey, George Went
worth Carr, Maylin j. Pickering an,
the department commander, David j
Davis. stood firmly against any, chang
in the constitution which might opel
the door for political activity.
The Ppnusy sylvanians supported to
man the recommendation Of o minorit
in the constitutional committee to tn
effect that the present restriction claus
as to participation in politics shall no
be altered. and It was not altered.
The delegation returned from Clevc
land last night and arrived in the cit
today.