SOON TO DISINCORPORATE
American Legion Will Turn Its Records Over to Council of National Defense.
NEW YORK, December 25. — Acting under the direction of Secretary of War Baker, the American Legion, a civilian organization, formed in February 1915, for the purpose of classifying men of military and technical experience as a defense measure, has turned over its records to the recently created Council of National Defense, of which the secretary is chairman, and will on January 1 disincorporate NEUTRAL NATIONS EXPECTED TO ACT IN AID OF PEACE Washington Looks for General Indorsement of Wilson's Move.
COUNTRIES TO FOLLOW SWITZERLAND'S LEAD
Overenthusiastic Approval by Sweden Might Prove Embarrassing Rather Than Helpful.
NO WAY'S COLORS OF INTEREST
Danish of Westminster Criticizes President's Proposals in Christmas Day Sermon.
(Special to The Times-Dispatch.)
WASHINGTON, D. C., December 25. — Washington tonight prepared for a general chorus of endorsement by the neutral nations of the world of President Wilson's move toward peace in Europe. The nature and form of the Swiss note, pledging support to the President's peace policy, was accepted as practically guaranteeing prompt action by the other neutrals. Washington diplomats declared that the Scandinavian nations could be expected to fall into line behind the President's proposals, and it was stated authoritatively that Sweden would probably forward an endorsement.  Following closely the form of the Swiss note, within a few days. 