The New York herald., 1922-02-27

gandists Of. the bonus, who have
exerted every influence within their
power to compel merchants and citi-
zens in various parts Of the country
to indorse their demands.
Extracts From Letters.
Extracts from the letters received
by Senators and selected with the
view of informing the public regard
ing the character and scope of the
protests follow:
From group OF farmers in Mis-
sissippi: I'VE wish to enter our very
strong protest against TIE bonus bill
now up for consideration. We are
very much opposed to an indiscrimi-
we are in favor of any measure to
provide for the disabled veteran or the
man who is incapacitated as a result
of the war;
From an ex-service man in Kan
sas THE writer is a member OF the
American Legion, having lad over
nine months service In the army dur
ing the world war, and is of course
interested in the tonus bill, and sec
ing the danger of such measure
urges You to take and maintain a
stand and vote against the bonus BILL"
Prom the father OF two ex-servioc
men In Maine: "That unrepresenta-
tive body, the American Legion, is
able. because of its organization, to
put up a fight for the bonus. but big
majority Of war winners who do not
belong in its blatant ranks cannot
make their individual voices reach the
lawmakers. Ny family numbers two
enlisted persons who served till dis
charged, and feel we'll paid by the
care the United States took of them.
1t would be humiliating TO them to
accept further remuneration. although
they feel that care and assistance
should be rendered TO the wounded
and otherwise incapacitated."
From a small merchant in Pennsyl-
vania: when the Roman legions
first made demands on their Govern
nlent and an effete Senate was afraid
to refuse them--then began the de-
cline OF the Roman Empire. When
the American Legion makes it's de-
mand for bonus and Congress is lis
tening. what will happen? They do
not say this will be their last demand
either. Soldiers of l77e, 1912, 1s45.
1861, 1898 did not demand or ask for
extra compensation. Are these boys
Of 1917-1s of different type? Have
they not the interest and the welfare
of the nation at heart? Or has what
was once called patriotism become a
cold question OF money-dollars and
cents?"
Anxious to Enter Fight.
From an ex-service man in western
Pennsylvania: II wish 10 inquire
whether 1t is possible for an ordinary
citizen to be of any assistance in OPP
posing the so-called bonus bill? ! am
a member of the American Legion.
and this bill seems 10 be so radically
wrong that every effort should be
made to defeat it."
From a resident OF New York: MY
son enlisted in April 1917. and gave
four years TO the navy. having been Just
released. Two younger brothers served
throughout the war, ono in France. the
other in the air service here None of
these young men have asked for or de-
sire this bonus bill, and | believe that
the majority OF the ex-scrvice men do
not want It."
From resident Of kentucky: MY
feeling about the proposed soldiers
bonus is intense. II seems TO me that
the passage Of such a mea sure amounts
almost to a. national dishonor, as we'll
as financial calamity. At least IL
would take the glory out of our partlci-
patton in the world war"
From a resident OF Pennsylvania II
am very much pleased TO note In THE
NEw YonK HERALD of recent issue that
you are reported unalterably opposed to
uily EtHtfdi Chcl Douuf Ulti. HinCtftll
hope that you will not reccde from this
position, but will do everything in your
power TO show that legislation OF this
kind will OF necessity involve o very
great addition TO the tax burden resting
upon the taxpayers and also retard the
recovery Of business OF this country"
From an ex-servIcc man in New York
city: "I am voicing the sentiments OF
the overwhelming majority Of the mem
bers OF the Military Order OF World War
when I ask that you do everything with
ing your power TO defeat the bonus bill
now before Congress"
From a resident OF Alabama: III IL
gratifying to learn that my Senator takes
n coura geous stand with respect 10 the
proposed soldiers bonus bill There is
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