New Britain herald., 1924-12-15


 country when 1t became necessary to send Il spy into the British lines on Long Island in order 10 secure certain information,
 Not Knocking Wilson, But---
 The German submarine campaign propaganda Of 1918 was lot of bunk, Colonel Bingham asserted. IL Theodore Roosevelt had been in inc White House in 1917 this coun- try would never have been drawn Into the war, but when the Ger mans knew that the president was not an advocate of preparedness they did not fear this country. Colonel Bingham said that although he said this he did not want 10 say anything disparging of the late la mented president" He said that as result of the unpreparedness this country was in a predicament that has not been fully realized by many American people, When congress realized that the air service was to be an important factor in the fight ing ot the war 1t passed bill pro- vidcd for the cXpending of s6t0,- 000,000 for the air service. He also said that as result Of the unpre- paredness many who were united for the positions were placed In command of airpanc operations He stressed the great necessity for pre- paredness and said that 1t is the only way that this country can be kept out of war. He said that if this country is wiling to have prepared ness equal 10 the desire for peace there will be no war,
 During the intermiasion which followed members Of the "Nifty- Nifty Revue" which played at the Palace thcator last week entertained with several numbers. They were accompanied by John J. Crean of thIs city. Mr. Crcan also played for the singing at the banquet.
 lJuIlIlS lIt lli''i -''' Maddock vas made aware of the tranHgrcssion of the speaker in broa ching the subject of politics. MT. Maddock said that it was not cus- tCmary for organizations to tell speakers what 10 say and that 1t was beyond the power of the organt- zation to prevent such a happening.
 Ouiglcy Hits At Politicians
 EX. Mayor Quigley again opened the speaking program by attacking those who would bring the subject of politics up before this organiza ton whose policy it was to avoid, He said that the great questions left to the individual discretion Of the American people were those of re- ligion and patriotism. His address was inspiring and stirring and brought forth hearty applause 1 fro mthe veterans
 Anson T. McCook thanked the D. 4. Y. for the iuvitaticn to the ban . Cuct and said that he always enjoyed being present at such gatherings. He also i'd that as long as he is able he will attend. Major William i Shanahan conveyed to the D. A.. Y. ! the greetings of the Veterans of Nbr- eign Wars, Commander Armstrong ! of the American Legion said that the Acmrican Legion would support the D. 4. Y. in it's efforts for ihe l benefit of the veterans. Mcsars, Spencer and Willis of Hartford en- tcrtainod with vocal selections.
 Resent Political Speakers After the banquet the following ! statement was made:
 "Wc. the undersigned officers of the Connecticut department of inc 1 Disa bIed American Vote of the World War, disclan any iesponsi- biIity for any political talk taking | place at our annual banquet in New 1 Britain. The organization is non> political but VIC do not presume to 1 dictate or outline speeches to be made by our invited guests. Howard Barr, State Commander
 John w. Hackett, Junior Vice
 commander
 Harry G, lerglurd, Senior Vice
 Commander.
 "Att>sted by the adiutant, Josepl, |. Barry"
 The following statement was is- sued by the wly-olccted command CT, James D. McNenna:
 We appreciate any candidates i Appearing before Us at any time to explain his stand on legislative mat tors pertaining to his attitude to. ward the disabled veterans but while we are on-poitical we shal act Independently as individuals" Mr, Nckenna is a well known OK. s'rviccman Of this city. Hc was one or th" organizers and the first com man1or of the Nrw Britain chapter "t"rans of Foreign Wars, one ol t'e first members of the New Brit. ain chapter of tho Disabled Ameri. can Veterans and is a member ot the American Legion. Ills is a mem. z her of tn" democratic town commit Ice and also former socretarv ot The committee, Hc Is elnrloycd q, an accountant.
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