Arizona republican., 1921-10-31
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England, France, Belgium and Italy Represented at Kansas City Meeting of American Legion.
FOR BONUS ACTION
Resolution Demanding Inn mediate Bonus Action by Congress to Be One of Principal Issues.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. Oct 30- Greeted by cheering thousands, Gen eral Armando DiaZ, of Italy. and General Baron Jacques of Belgium arrived today to attend the national convention of the American LeSie Il which begins tomorrow.
 After being escorted by a gfrrd of honor through lanes of men, women and children. the visitors were hiIr- ried to the homes of the Kansas City men. whose guests they will be while here.
 The two men had breakfast and then heard mass. The remainder of the forenoon they spent resting This afternoon General Jackues attended the legion's aerial derby.
 General DiaZ had more streuous day. The local colony of thirteen Italians took him in charge this afr ternoon. While his staff he occupied a box at a theatre and heard Titta Ruffo. Italian baritone
 Tonight he was guest of the local Italian colony at dinner and was presented with a jeweled sword.
 Not the least part of the whole ie- zion gathering is the first national convention of the women's auxiliary of the legion
 About 500 delegates will attend the auxiliary convention beginning Tues day at which the national auxiliary organization will be perfected. An other point which leaders plan to bring up. is the question of eligibility which now Is limited to mothers. wives, sisters and daughters of le- zion members of service men. who gave their lives during the war.
 Equivalent of war strength divis .-Es f.Tr, land to San Francisco. their wives and rela tives. had arrived tonight to attend the national convention of the American Legion.
 Another notable to come was Vice President Coolidge, who will be Pres ident Harding's official representa- tive.
 This big mid-western city tonight was a riot of color and crowds. Olive drab and naval uniforms were much in evidence.
 Three outstanding propositions are engaging the attention of legion pol iticians-the choice for next national commander. the selection of the next convention city and a fight 10 bring the permanent headquarters from h. dianapolis to this city.
 There seemed to be a general ac- ceptance among delegates that a man from the south or west would be the next commander.
 New Orleans and San Francsico apparently have come out at the strongest contenders for the next convention.
 A resolution voicing a demand for immediate action by congress on the bonus proposition will be one of the principal issues taken I'D. it was said The resolution committee began work today, sitting several hundred resolutions.
 All preparations had been made to- night for seating the delegates at the opening session tomorrow in the big convention hall. The chief of staff s band from Mexico City sent by Pres ident Obregon entertained visitors in the hall this afternoon.
 The credentials committee today certified the total convention voting strength at 1,060.
 Delegates from Alaska. Africa, Chile. the British Isles. Canada. Pan- anna Canal Zone, China. Cuba. France Hawaii. Japan. Mexico. Peru. Porto Rico and Turkey will be seated.