an
purpose; but will be conserved to foster and promote only those
high purposes which are so nobly defined in the language which
is quoted above, taken bodily from the constitution of the
Legion.

PITTSBURGH, _Gazette-Times,_ May 29, 1919.--... In contrast
with the Grand Army, the American Legion will embrace all
sections of our land. Similarly it will be the private soldier's
organization. Military honors will not count. Absolute
Americanism is to be its dominating principle. With the
dwindling ranks of the Grand Army there is need of such an
organization. The Grand Army has long been a staunch bulwark of
patriotism but time is doing its work. Others must soon take up
where the veterans of the Civil War left off. Those of the new
organization who saw service overseas possess a new vision of
what America means. Because of their good fortune in going
abroad they reaped an advantage over those who were denied the
privilege, though entitled to no more credit. All who donned the
uniform served. With an organization of such possibilities in
numbers and all imbued with a patriotic fervor the safety of the
Republic against the machinations of those who would tear down
is assured.

_Burlington_ (Vt.) _News_, May 29, 1919.--So far as actual
results are concerned America gains little from the peace
treaty. If, however, the American Legion measures up to the
standard we believe it capable of, America will be the greatest
gainer of all in the war.

_Bridgeport_ (Conn.) _Standard_, May 28, 1919.--The statement
that the American Legion is to let politics alone is good news
to the people of this country who are looking toward this fine
organization of American fighters to bring to our national life
some of the spirit which chased the Fritzies back to the Rhine.
The civilian public has a right to ask what are the aims of this
new, and sure to be powerful, organization. Four million men are
of its potential membership. These four million are to be found
scattered in every city, village and hamlet in the country. They
are to meet on terms of equality, officers and men. They know
how to work together, how to undergo discipline for a worthy
objective, and how to go over the top in action. It is good,
then, to know that this new four million is not to be a
political mach