The New York herald., 1921-11-01
Italy. Belgium and Britain
Send Spirited Greetings
by Famous Leaders.
OVATION FOR ADMIRAL
Coolidge Conveys Hearty
Good Wishes Sent by
President Harding.

CONVENTION HALL. KANSAS CRY, Mo-,
oct. 81 '(Associated Press) The ma
tional convention of the American Lee
gion tonight ended the opening days
session after receiving Admiral Lord
beatty, commander or the British
Grand Fleet, and selecting New Or
leans as the 1922 convention city.
Tomorrow the convention viii hear
Marshal Foch OF France and Gen.
John J. Pershing, and later participate
in parade in which, officials estimate,
there will be 10000 marchers.
The delegates gave n five minute
demonstration to Admiral Beatty and
compelled him to return and talk
again after John G. Emery Of Grand
Rapids, National Commander of the
legion, had pinned upon the Admiral's
breast the official emblem of the
legion.
Later the crowd forced a speech
from Rear Admiral Hugh Rodman. in
command of American ships in Euro
pean waters during the war, and
Joined with him in giving what he
termed "three rousing American
cheers" for Admiral Beatty.
Receipt of messages of feicitation
from abroad and at home, memorial
service in honor OF Frederick W. Gal
braith of Indianapolis. National Com
mander. and the usual organization
routine preliminary to getting down TO
work. consumed the opening session.
Adjournment was taken late in the
afternoon and the delegates marched
to the station to meet Marshal Foch
OF France and Gen. John j. Pershine.
From Italy and Belgium came word
OF faith in America and in the leg ion.
President Harding sent a message that
nothing was closer to his heart than
the welfare of the former service men.
The American Federation of Labor
announced in empha tic terms. that il
stands behind the legion's campaign
against radicals. and that it will never
tolerate the introduction into this coun-
try of Sovietism or Bolshevism in any
form.
Many military ofganizations includ-
ing the United Confederate Veterans
and Grand Army of the Republic, sent
greetings.
Italy sent it's message through Cen
ings and her thanks for American aid
during the war were extended by Gen
Baron JACQUES. who was responsible for
the delaying at Iiege OF the German
drive westward during the first few days
of the war. a.-
President Hardine's message to The
sseFvice men was received through Vice
y President Coolidge. George T.. Berry Of
Fogersville. Tenn. president of the In
IO..tv. ID v..sN
and q delegate to the convention from
his State. spoke for the american Fed.
Grafton OF Labor.
The convention was aroused TO Thu
greatest pitch OF excitement during the
afternoon session when Gen. Diaz and
Gen. Jacques delivered their addresses
''The war is over" said Gen. Dfaz
"From it must arise not war but peace
labor and progress.
ITO the service men OF the United
States joined together by the American
Legion, to the American women who sc
nobly and in manifold ways took then
part in the war to all the citizens oi
this great republic, l bring this message
of their Italian comrades, of their wives
and mothers. OF the Italian people. who
see in this solemn convention, In
presence of representatives of the vic.
torious allied armies, deep affirmation
Significant human and civil solidarity.
Il am here among you at the moment
inswhich italy is about to render solemn
honor to her unknown soldier, that mo-
inent in which all italian hearts will
exalt in an humble but glorious unison
hs in a symbol. the sacrifices. the strug-
giles and the glories which made their
country free and realized vow which
seemed a dream.
Il wish you TO understand the depth
of my feelings and how I seek from
YOU in a manifestation of understand
Ing. the hearty appreciation of the
meaning of this visit which | am proud
and honored in making you.'
we do not forge. re caunot forget. .
Gen. Jacques asserted. call W. eve you
for the aid you brought us during the
most tragic mor'ents in the history OF
our glorious country; We cannot forget