New Britain herald., 1922-10-13
Large Crop of Candidates for Position of National Commander-West Driv- ing for 1923 Session.

New Orleans, La, Oct. 13.-Whei will Uncle Sam adopt a proper pol icy toward the disabled veterans 1 Who got the excess money out O eo' ernment war contracts? Why no kill the ban against political activit, by tEe legion? Can't we settle thil adjusted compensation question fol all time
 These are few of the question. flying around New Orleans, as thou sands of World War veterans are ar irving for the fourth national con. vention of the American Legion. Al seem determined to force a show down on several big policies, so the convention promises to be crackine with interest every minute after Han. ford MacNider, national commander | opens it Monday. Oct Is.
 To Entertain 100000. | Plans for entertaining 100, 900 have been made here. The city and state officials, Red Cross, Salvation Army and a host of other organizations have joined in the work.
 More than 100 bands and drum corps are entered for the big musical contest A big legion parade is a feature and there will be huge naval review, with all types of craft.
 Southern governors, General Per shing, Mai Gen. Le Jeunne, com mander of the marine corps, and oth. CTS of prominence are on the speak ers' program and elaborate arrange ments have been made for broadcast ing their speeches.
 Califcrnians to Firht.
 California is sending a delegation that will make determined fight for the 1923 convention. The Golden State boosters are said to be ready 10 drop the candidates of two Califor- nians believed to have good chance for national office. provided they get the convention.
 Hot Race Expected
 The race for national commander this year is one of the hottest and most interesting in the American Legion's history. All parts of the country are putting forth men for the post who are of proved capa- bility, and the different sections al- ready are working hard among the few unpledged delegations.
 Colonel H. Nelson Jackson of Yer mont, present first national vice commander has a large following Lemuel Bolles, the leeion's first na- tional adjutant. is sure of strong support From California, Major Charles Kendrick a national vice commander, comes with a solid back ing, but he may withdraw to give San Francisco the next convention.
 Many Candidates.
 Other candidates-any one of whom appears to have chance of election-include T Semmes Walmes ley, New Orleans; Edward A Logan Boston; William r. Deegan New York; Roy Hoffman, Oklahoma; Jo- seph Thompson. Pittsburgh; John T. Taylor, Washington. D. C.: John R, McQuigg, Cleveland; Williab A. Nc Cauley, Illinois; Emmett O'Neal, Ken lucky; Rice w Means, Denver; L. R. Gigniliat Indiana.
 The fight Colonel A. A. sprague, of the legion rehabilitation committee, has waged against Brig Gen. Sawyer, head of the public health service, all year over hospitali- zation, etc, Is certain to be renewed at the convention. There is possi- bility. too, that the fighting Chicago man may be elected national com mander as a result of his fight.
 To Discuss Questions. The following is q list of questions the Legion members will discuss at the convention: Placing of all responsibility for hos oital construction and care in hands of director of veterans bureau. (Part of this responsibility now rests with Brig. Gen. C. F. sawyer) Construction of hospitals so that hey will have proper housing facili- ,ies for disabled veteran patients, es- ,ecially mental cases.
 Building up of '. s. merchant marine and certain naval auxiliary | ,essels to make the '. S. navy meas ] Ire up to provisions of the recent naval treaty
 New issue of government term in
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