The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-02
DICTIONARIES IN

DAY Tor the east 1Aey We're deH-
eral Diaz of Italy. Admiral, Earl
Beatty of Great Britain and Vice Pres
ident Coolidge. Other visitors. includ-
ing Marshal Foch. General Baron
Jacques and General Pershing, were
to spend a part of the day at the fly
ing field.
War Chiefs to Leavenworth.
Marshal Foch and General PERISH
ing have on their program a trip to
LeaVenworth, Kan, to look over the
federal prison and military barracks
there. The American general planned
to stay at the fort for some time TO
make an inspection.
The two were to leave tonight on a
special train for St. Louis. General
Jacques will also leave tonight aboard
a special train for Omaha, where he
will attend the international air con-
gress the latter part of this week.
Many Resolutions.
Among other recommendation
which the committee approved for
demand that every effort be made to
bring about the return to the United
States of Grover c. BergdoIl, Ameri-
can Stacker.
Oppose Freedom for Debs.
Opposition to the release of Eugene
V. DebS, serving a term in the At
lanta federal prison for violation of
wartime laws, also was declared.
Deep regret over the untimely death
of the late National Legion COM
mander, Col Frederick W. Galbraith,
&r., was voiced in one resolution and
another contained a greeting to for
mer President Wilson, expressing hope
for his speedy and complete recovery
The points touched on in the other
resolutions were:
Commenting publication of Stacker
lists by the government
Favoring decentralization of high
ways, streets and parks, etc.
More reverential observance of Me
mortal day.
Pledging support to the American
Red Cross and the National Tubercu-
lOSiS association.
Thanking the railroads of the coun-
try for granting a reduced rate for the
national convention.
Appointment of a committee to
bring about the expansion of. the le-
gion in foreign countries.
The Armament Resolution.
The resolution on ornaments read
in part:
whereas delegates from the leading
nations Of the world have been invited by
the president of the United States to meet
to discuss the question relative to the for
nation of an international armament Iimi-
tation agreement and
lieves it is for the best interests of the
people. Of the United States of America
and of the peoples of the world that an
International armament limitation program
be arranged;
Re It Resolved. that the American
endorse the idea of international arma- |
ment limitation"
Favor Chemical Program.
The chemical industries resolution !
was as follows:
Whereas the burden of debt imposed |
upon all nations bV reason of no world |
war and the present increase of ornaments |
has become practically unbearable, and
Whereas, a nation not possessing in its |
commercial life a thoroly developed chem
lcal industry that may be speedily changed |
not potentially or practically prepared for
war of defense without great tax burden
to its people. and
Whereas. the secretary of war and navy
have strongly endorsed chemical prepared
Therefore, be it, Resolved. by the
American Legion that they strongly en-
1OTse the promotion of our chemical in
iustries and urge the full development of
national defense as chemical warfare"
Use Alien Property.
The resolution on alien property
said:
whereas. the alien property custodian
has on hand property of German and
four hundred and fifty million dollars, and
whereas, American citizens have on file
II the SluiG department tliltlnS dSaiusb
.hese governments amounting to approx
mately a billion dollars for the loss of
life and property before April 6. 1917;
Now therefore. be it. Resolved, that the
American Legion recommends that the
anemy property held by the United States
be used to settle claims of Americans
against Germany, or held as an offset until
,hese claims are paid in full
The Bergdon resolution:
whereas, Grover Cleveland Bergdoll,
service evader, is still at large,
md
Whereas. his escape and the failure to
lppreEend this arch Stacker will remain
blot upon the war records of t1is nation
until justice is done:
Now therefore, be it. Resolved, that de-
nand is made for the exercise of every
AVAILABLE method to secure the return of
5FOver g Bergdoll TO the United States for
he completion of his sentence as n de-
'erter and for his trial for any offense
committed by him against the laws of the
United States.
BE it further resolved that demand
s made for the prompt trial of every one