Evening star., 1941-10-08
Military Order Votes
To Hold Up Resolution
On A|ien-Born Citizens
Proposal to Bor All But
Native Born From U. S.
Offices to Go to Members

After a short debate in executive
session at the Mayf1ower Hotel to-
day, the 21st national convention of
the Military Order of the World War
decided to refer to the chapters a
resolution passed at Mondays ses-
sion urging an amendment to the
Constitution limiting Federal Office
holders to native-born citizens.
1t was explained afterward that a
majority of the delegates thought
the resolution was too drastic and
far-reaching, ard that the chapters
should have a chance to vote on it.
The discussion lasted more than two
hours, and was described as acri-
monious.
The action at today's meeting had
the effect of holding the resolution
in abeyance pending the national
referendum. 1t stated that 'the
perilouS days through which our
country is passing make it more
than ever in our history essential
that none but natural-born citizens
be entrusted with the safety of our
republic and the welfare and happi-
ness of our people"
Some Consider 1t Unfair.
A number of delegates, it was
learned. contended that the resolu-
ton was unfair to thousands of loyal
citizens who happened to have been
born in foreign countries.
Brig. Gen. Albert L. Cox. COM
mander Of the Washington Provis-
ional Brigade and former executive
officer of the District selective serv-
ice system, was named a vice COM
mander in chief of the order. Sew
eral other Washington veterans
were honored with election to ma
tional Offices.
The new commander in chief is
Maj. Ennalls Waggaman of Wash
ington and Santa Barbara, Calf
He was advanced from a vice COM
mander in chief
Comdr Charles Ham, jr., of New
York, was reelected a vice COM
HldIOeT III Cn1e1.
Others Elected.
Those elected junior vice COM
manders in chief were:
1t. John j. Maginnis. Worcester,
Mass; Col. Charles F. H johnson,
New York: Capt. Omer w. Clark,
Washington; Capt. P. M. Feltham,
Atlanta; 1t. Col. Cameron Sanders,
Cincinnati: Col. j. j. Murphy, Mil
waukee; Asa C. Sawyer, Phoenix,
Ariz; Capt. Oscar Kaufer. Port
land, Greg, and 1t Col William H.
Braddock, Philippine Islands.
Other new officers are treasurer
general, 1t. Col. E. S. Bethlehem. jr.,
Washington; judge advocate gen.
eral. Col. Joseph w. Heller, Wash
ington; chaplain general emeritus,
Col. Arlington A. McCallum, Wash
ington; chaplain general, Capt.
Frederick G. Bergs. Milwaukee, and
historian general, Rear Admiral A.
Station. Washington
Col Bethlehem. who is both ad-
jutant and treasurer general of the
organization. begins his 18th term.
Federal Security Administrator
McNutt, member of the order, was
principal speaker at the convention
banquet last night. He called for
abandonment of the Neutrality Act.
Hits at Isola ationists.
He lashed at American isolation
lists, commenting:
1T is strange and curious fact
that Hitler himself has greater re-
spect for Americas strength than
some Of the members of the Ameri-
can Congress and some retired
members Of the American armed
forces"
The pripcipal banquet speaker
was introduced by Gen. Cox. Other
guests of honor included Admiral
Harold r. Stark. chief of naval op-
erations, and Maj. Gen. William
Dryden, deputy chief of staff of the
Army.
Col. Bethlehem was presented a
silver tray as token of appreciation
for his 10 years service. Rear Ad-
miral Adolphus Station. historian
general, made the presentation.
A military ball followed the BAN
olet