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r ■ * - ■ . - A ^■ t—. . ■ a., , ~ , #+* . ***?-: -KT. • * ' *5J^^ -VENINGPER COPY32nd AnnualOf SpanishOpens9LAUDSlt;?EX-SERVICEGreetings from the State of Cali* ►rnia were extended to the delegates i the opening sessions of the 32nd inual Encampment of the Depart-ent of California, United Spanishit Veterans, and the 28th annualinvention of the United Spanish rar Veterans Auxiliary this morning r Gov. Frank F. Merriam. The Gov-nor spoke at the session of the vanish War Veterans in the Veterans emorial Building and the Auxiliary the Berkeley Armory.“It is organizations such as the nited Spanish War Veterans and ceir Auxiliary which are the bulwark gainst the ever increasing tide of bversive elements who would overcrow our government, Gov. Mer-am said. *‘These radicals are not rnericans of long standing, or men ho have offered themselves in dense of their country.“When there were arrests of radios in our agricultural district, along ir San Francisco waterfront or opg the San Pedro docks, none ot tem had the insignia of the Spanish ’ar Veterans order or the American sgion in their buttonholes.Need Aid from Vets •In these critical days, as we dig urselves out of the depression, we ttst have the calm men and wome1898-ft to aid us in keeping tibdp of state on an even keel. We all iow that these trying times deman tanges in the administration of gov-nment but they certainly do notsrrant the overthrow of government radicals are advocating.”The Governor paid tribute to those ho gave their lives in the Spanish,-nerican War and promised to do si his power to aid all war veterans whom, he said, this state and ery other state owes a debt of grati-de which money, alone, cannot pay. Official greetings were extended the legates by Mayor Edward N. Ament. 3 stated that at last night's memor-t services in the men’s gymnasium the University of California he ve the visiting delegates the city t that he was wiling to meet the stlnguished visitors at the City Halliay.“Those seeking precious gold or nes are thrjlled when they uncover precious stone but it is more thrill-l to find a real friend,” Mayor nent said. “We have a real friend Governor Merriam. At this conven-n we want you to renew old friend-Ips and to make new acquaintances, that when the convention closes u may take back to your respective nmunities happy memories and the sire to again come to Berkeley.” Business Session rhe Encampment’s business session s opened by Bruno A. Forsterer acral chairman of the convention scutive committee. He is assisted by orge C. Rodgers, vice-chairman; ►ratio Barcklay, secretary; E. D. ithews, treasurer; Charles C. Adis, managing-director of the Berke-Chamber of Commerce; F. A. H. R. Ellis, F. A. rraaiei.mtlnued on Page 9, Column 7]ROF. FELIX FLUGELC. ECONOMIST. DIESParade5000 CHEER AS U. S. W. VAFFIRMS ALLEGIANCE ATHUGE MEMORIAL HALLFive thousand or more persons, including department and auxiliary leaders of the United Spanish War Veterans; representatives of all veterans organizations of California; State, City and County officials and citizens of the East Bay last night publicly pledged themselves to keep America for Americans. The great throng reiterated its allegiance to the Constitution of the United States and loudly cheered a resolution aimed at curbing subversive movements.The great patriotic demonstration came as a fitting climax to the impressive annual memorial service held jointly by the Department and Auxiliary,United Spanish War Veterans,in the men’s gymnasium at the University of California.The heroes who laid down their lives in Cuba, in the Philippines and who died of illness in cantonments of “Yellow Jack” and typhoid, which swept army camps in 1898-9 as influenza took its toll during the World War, were especially honored In last night’s great public memorial service. In addition the enormous gathering paid a silent tribute to the 413 Spanish American War Veterans and the 63 Auxiliary members who have passed away since last year’s encampment.Justice Waste SpeaksChief Justice William H. Waste of the State Supreme Court and Berkeley resident, was the principal speaker. He said in part:first session of the1935 jttuyentioncff California United Spanish -WarOratorDrum corps, veterans’ in colorfulthrongfe doMomm.this afternoon eSof U. S. W. V.tending themeat ot theoriel Budding. Veteran of' theend the WprU Wi■to to thoSpanishtidnatm* hi thot*:sv- Vo .w -V ^ m • w %. V;*. V:lt;j.:: •. ;X /X* £lt;■ % '';,:C- lt;-• ’A...offidaleveteran’s «nits thea* *dir Ml«•Captain John marched at tite budssmton as seting WMMnA Kim earns sntaf Oevtraer Vint Sdwwd K. tmsat. OMr tis It ThOHHM* «■* Tbomu B OMrtMkA,v»v#* lt;. sy-. * •.x1. .’• r.lt;.• r;■ . , .y:* ••► vaVeterans, an organisation which oame into existence feBowihg the stirring national events of the dosing days of the last century, during which the United States became, in a real sense, a nation with world-wide political burdens and responsibilities. The magnitude of these burdens and responsibilities has not lessened ; today, less than 40 years — little more than one generation —after, they have reached staggeringtb#Thaiof tinCourt Gump.ed tbs■[Continued on Page 9, Celwu 1]Chief Justioe WBUam E Wests of the State Supreme Court who was theprincipal speaker at tht Spanish WarVeterans Memorial Service last nightm. vmSiState Commander of U. S. 1 VScores Federal Administrationot. Felix Flugel, chairman ofThe “New Deal” Congress was bitterly arraigned and th National Economy Act was branded as “the most contemptible, heartless and cruel act ever passed by any govenw ment” by Percy C. Church of Fresno, commander of the California Department, United Spanish War Veterans, in his annual report presented at thg» first general session today. ^Commander Church distributed his report in printed form rather than giving it verbally, declaring that he believed that delegates would want to take It home with them and give it some study. He declared that “owing to the powerful financial and unprincipled organization against us” favorable action on the part of Congress covering the restoration of Spanish War Veterans’ pensions is still in committee.Trying Years“The last two years have been very trying years on our membership and most particularly on the officers, both national and departmental,” he said, “and it has been and will continue tobe difficult to keep up the morale of our membership because of the very apparent unappreciative attitude of many of our national leaders and others as to our wants and desires as far as national legislation is concerned. '“Our officers, particularly in our national set-up, have had the most powerful and unsympathetic well controlled organization against them that ever was arrayed for or against juay contemplated national legislation. This organization had probably the most powerful and greatly financed lobby ever established in Washington, not only to tear down what favorable legislation we had, but also to present and hinder us, by fair means or foul, from obtaining any further beneficial legislation.“Our national organization and out national legislative committee deserve and should have the undying gratitude of every Spanish War Veteran for the work they have beep doing in Washington during thees taylnf years. Our principal claims (ttji year haveOther Ounp, La*auxiliary; and MilesStateFrancisco, formedm— - Irtiiino, www «m bnioaadadtba mayTbe auxttiarlM van miii., Berkatay; Maa Jl Franctooo; B. L. Bukae, tm Urnrt. 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Berkeley Daily Gazette
Berkeley, California, US
Mon, May 20, 1935
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