Arizona republican., 1921-11-01

when he delivered his address. speak nE In Italian He spoke with pride Rl the Accomplishments of American aroops who fought beside the Italians, and said Italy always would remem- Der with gratitude America's efforts General Jacques received an ex- 1ended ovation when the crowd dis covered he speaks English. His halt ng ladies and gentlemen" spoken with quaint accent and beaming syes. was met with a whoop of shcuts of Alta boy" You tell 'em." Let's go-' It was a minute or more before he could continue and say that SelEium was grateful for all America az6 done
 After the visitors had departed, Major General John A. Lejeune. com rnander-in-chief of the United states marine corps. told what it meant to ce marine during the war. He was followed by General Robert Mcbride cf Indianapolis. senior vice comman- der and representing the commander tn-chief Of the Grand Army of the Republic who delivered a message of greeting on behalf of his oragniza- ton.
 A mix-up came just before ad : jcnrnrnent when. on motion of a Missouri delegate permission was sought for a representative of the Missouri Women's Christian Temper ance union to speak. The motion was rejected and an aye and nay vote. on the ground that a speech dealing with temperance would be partisan and improper. Later J. w Ninzer. national chaplain of the le- gion. explained that the Missouri w. C T. L. merely wished to extend its greetings. The convention then voted 10 reconsider.
 New Orleans Endorsed.
 Mrs. Nell Berger, president of the Missouri W. c. T. L., spoke for her organization and extended it's sup- pert to the legion Tn it's campaign for congresSional legislation providing Compensation for soldiers.
 Just before adjournment. the con vention voted to make the report rf the committee on the next con vension the special order of business Rt wtonfght's session.
 The convention endorsed New Or leans over San Francisco and reco- mended the third week ot October as the time.
 Addressing tonight's, session Ad- miral Beatty, first sea lord of the British navy paid a tribute to Ad- nniral Hugh Rodman. who comman- 6ed Americas fleet in European waters during the war, declaring it was the loyal cooperation of the American navy that made victory possible.
 When Admiral Beatty concluded amid cheers Commander Emery pin ned on his uniform an emblem in scrfhed distinguished service.' Ac- ceptinE the token, Admiral Beatty declared Ne would treasure 1t and hand it down to his children and his children's children.
 When the admiral remarked:
 And my children are half Ameri- cans the crowd broke out in an- other ovation.
 Then the crowd wanted to hear from Admiral Rodman and yelled his name until its wishes were granted. He told of his association with Brit ish naval officials, asserting that re- lations were engendered which would live for all time. Then he said:
 T want every man and woman to stand up and show Admiral Beatty what three rousing American cheers mean
 You lead 'em.'' shouted a voice.
 You bet I will" he shot back. and. and lifting his right arm he gave the necessary hip hips and the crowd furnished the 'shoray."
 He sat down when the delegates gave Admiral Rodman three cheers
 The convention committee on time and place then submitted its report recommending New Orleans over Sar Francisco. the only other contender California opposed the report ane debate on the relative merits of the two cities followed.
 On roll call New Orleans was chos- en- The official vote was 53S to 512. On motion of the California delega- ton the selection was made unani- mons