BRITISH LEGION
INVITATION TO EARL JELLICOE TO ASSUME PRESIDENCY London, February 8. The British Legion has invited Earl Jellicoe to succeed Earl Haig, in the presidency of the Legion.—A.P.A. ano “Sun.” COMMENT OF “DAILY EXPRESS” (Rcc. February 9, 6.55 p.m.) London, Februarv 8. The “Daily Express” editorially expresses the hope that Earl Jellicoe will show wisdom and decline the offer of the Legion, which is almost wholly composed of ex-army men. “Furthermore, the Legion, above all, should stand apart from the sphere of controversy. Earl Jellicoe’s war record, rightiv or wrongly, has been the subject of a fiercer controversy than has ever centred around a British Admiral. The Legion needs a man of personality, the appeals of whom can move the great mass of his fellow countrymen.' Despite his services, Earl Jelhcoe is not a household figure. He does not touch the heart or imagination of the people. Nor is he of an age when fresh burdensome duties can be successfully essayed. The one man adequately'fitted'to succeed Earl Haig is the Prince of Wales.” »
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Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 113, 10 February 1928, Page 9
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174BRITISH LEGION Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 113, 10 February 1928, Page 9
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