New-York tribune., 1922-10-08

The convention Will be OF worldwide
interest. This is assured by the pres
ence Of members of delegations from
veterans organizations representing
our allies. The convention of the in
ternational organization will be con-
cluded before the Legion sessions be-
gin. An elaborate program of enter
$ainment has been provided for and 1t
is evident that the event will surpass
by far any other ever held anywhere.
World Navies Represented
There will be dreadnoughts, cruisers,
submarines and sub-chasers represent
ing the great naval powers Of the
world; there will be athletes from
every state in the Union; there will be
a fotilla of airplanes, and the City of
New Orleans will through the efforts
of the various organizations in that
place wear the garb of French carni-
val night. Stores will be labeled with
French signs, and the picturesque garb
of Brittany, Normandy and other
French provinces will be mingled with
the olive drab and green of the vet
Grams.
Ten carloads Of ordnance, including
virtually everything in the line of war
material from hand grenades to 155-
millimeter guns, will comprise the
American exhibit. Daily maneuvers
demonstrating the latest tactics of
warfare will be held during the five
convention days. Ordnance officers from
the government arsenal at Rock Island
will be in charge.
The largest parade ever held in New
Orleans will take place on October 18,
when 600 members Of the Legion, in
columns of platoons, will march down
Canal Street in review. Approximately
10000 visitors and delegates will be
present for the convention, and it is
expected that at least half this num-
Der will don the wartime uniform and
take part in the parade.
Parade to Stretch Four Miles
A cenotaph commemorating the SOL
der dead will be erected on the par
quet of Canal Street directly opposite
all veterans will pay tribute to their
fallen comrades with a salute as the
column passes it. The route of the
parade will cover a distance of ap-
proxlmately four miles, and the head
of the column is expected to reach it's
destination before the rear guard has
passed the reviewing stand.
Legion state departments will march
in order of their gain in membership
of honor consisting Of men drawn from
the army, navy and National Guard.
Percentages of Increase will be an
nounced by national headquarters in
time to place departments in their
proper position in the column. For
eign war veterans who are not affiliat-
ed with the Legion will be in line in
order of their countrys entrance into
the war.
Major General John A. Leieune,
commandant of the United States
Marine Corps, is expected to rededicate
the historic Spanish fort to the memory
of those garrisons which protected the
northern entrance of New Orleans from
rowing buccaneers and hostile Indians
in the days of Spanish domination over
Louisiana
A guard of honor, composed of MEM
bers of the Australian Imperial Forces,
eth Division in it's parade through
the streets of New York, will march
in the convention parade. All Anzacs
wishing TO participate are asked to
communicate with staff Sergeant E. j.
Beck, Postoffice Box S56, New Orleans.
Field Day Feature
Athletes representing every popular
sport will take part In the field day.
In these contests some of the best
known champions will compete. Vari-
Gus states have selected their athletic
delegations at state conventions and
1t is expected that only the best ath-
letes in the country will take part,
There will be prizes for the various
events.
Considerable time has been spent In
arranging menus for the numerous eat-
r--------------------------- -----------------.-