Show I Leo I on Copy for This Department Supplied by bythe bythe bythe the American Legion New News Service SENIORITY OF G. G A. A R. R HOLDS Praise of Principles Embodied In Message rom From Spanish War Veterans Vet erans crans and American Legion Recognition of ot the seniority of the Grand Army of the Republic among service ex-service organizations and praise of Its principles are embodied In a recent recent re re- cent message from representatives of ot the United Spanish War Veterans and The American Legion The statement which Is signed by Thomas J. J Cunningham of the United Spanish War Veterans and Dr T. T Victor Keene of The American Legion Legion Le Le- Le- Le gion glon Is as follows The representatives of ot the United Spanish War Veterans and The American Legion appointed by their respective national commanders extend ex cx- tend to you hearty greetings At a Joint meeting called by your past com corn mander in Col C. C N. N Adams Adams o a declaration of principles was unanimously unanimously adopted Jt It was agreed that one of ot our nations nation's s most valuable Institutions institutions In in- for the teaching of patriotism patriotIsm patriotism patriot patriot- ism has been the Grand Army c cere ceremonies ceremonies cere- cere re- re monies In many localities and It was believed that a wider recognition by byall byall all aU of the national veteran groups in ina a formal manner of the opp opportunity BO so afforded would result In mutual good ani and profit The Th younger veteran groups desire desire de de- de sire the Grand Army to clearly and definitely understand that we recognize recognize nize olze their seniority and hold the Grand Army composed as It is of our fathers rathel's and grandfathers In reverent affection We hold It a splendid thing to be permitted to aid and help the Grand Army in its work during Its life lite and when the Grand Army Aimy shan shaft be no no more with the appreciation that all men who have seen service feel teel for brothers In arms to continue the customs customs cus ens- toms and honor the memory of the Grand Army as we will our own |