Fiery Cross, Volume 3, Number 37, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 July 1924 — Page 3
Friday, July 11, 1924
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Compliments Paid by One Who Believes Herself "Anti-Klan"
TIME IS WE AND ROTTEN RIPE,' READS MESSAGE ON CARDS
"I am opposed to the methods of the Klan, although I am a Protestant and believe in many of the ideas that they stand
far. T nm nnt in svmnatnv with thpm hppaiise nf their sofi-onv 'N
- "J ...J. -J ....... .-.JV, V. iV-J. Thus Miss Belle Kearny of Mississippi, the only woman ever accorded the honor of election to the Senate in a southern state legislature, expresses herself in an interview published recently in the Christian Science Monitor.
This statement is most gratifying to us as coming from a nationally-known woman of
Miss Kearny's quality, in spite of the headline that designates the senator as "ANTI-KLAN AND DRY" the latter word of that sentence is capable of two constructions, by the way, if one is minded to be facetious. No one is really anti-Klan who believes in the principles for which (he Klan stands; for the principle is the Klan. The nu n anil women who are tryInn to embody this principle for the lerviee of all mankind are just the fallible mediums through which it
must lie expressed. They use the methods which the emergency seems to indicate at this time, seeking always for the light to better this means of expression. Absolutely Non-Socrct As t secrecy, it seems to us that the Ku Klux Klan is the one organization of the kind that is absolutely non-secret. Its constitution, oatlm, ideals and purposes are open for all the world to read. In fact. It invites the reading and hopes that the good work will not stop there; that the reading will lead to thinks Ing, and from thinking to co-operation in solving our national and racial problems. Can as much be said of any other so-called secret organization? Which, after nil, is the real secrecy: secrecy of method or secrecy of purpose The names of men and women do rot count in the last analysis; but the things for which they stand count mightily. The name of the man who "carried the message of Garcia already practically forpotten, but the thing that he accomplished will be long remembered.
Jay W. Forrest Issues Pasteboards at Convention to Voice His Protest
The whole world knows where the Klansman stands, and he must abide by his pledges or forfeit his right to remain a part of the organization. In spite of the assertions of enemies, character and Klansman lire synonymous words, and it is the duty of every Klansman to prove it to the world. Even more interesting, if possible, than Miss Kearny's personal view
of theKlan is the fact that she ef- j fectively jailed the falsehoed so freely circulated about the Klan's intimidation of the colored race. On being asked the direct question as to whether the negroes of Mississippi feared the Klan, she replied unequivocally: "It is my opinion that they are not particularly aware of the klan's
presence, i go niiour me state a meat deal, and watch conditions
carefully, and I do not believe that our colored people are interfered with Ity the Klan." Statements Are Authoritative Miss Kearny's statements are authoritative. She is a Southern gentlewoman and has been in public life for some thirty-five years courageously fighting for what she believes to be right regardless of the popularity or unpopularity of her cause. She was a speaker for the Woman's Christian Temperance I'nion, and for woman's suffrage in
the days when these measures, now so popular, were almost as unpopular as the Klan is at present in some quarters. Some day the world will realize that instead of interfering with any individual or group, the Klansman is merely guarding airainst threatened interference. He is merely courageously proclaiming what others are whisper .g behind the door. He lias r -rely dragged a skulking question into the fierce
light of publicity. How, then, can it be doubled that the Klan is just about the least secret organization in the world today
"Nominate a Trotestant or Reap the Harvest of an Outraged Democracy"
$826,000,000 Lost Annually on Account of Illiteracy in U.S. Startling Figures Are Compiled by Those Who Would Strengthen Public Schools of America One Million Children of School Age Not in Attendance
(Special to The Fiery Cross) NEW YORK, July 5. Old "Rum, Romanism' and Rebellion" made his appearance in the political arena here yesterday when delegates to the national Democratic convention received cards issued r? Jay W. Forrest, of Albany, urging them to defeat Governor Al Smith for the presidential nomination. Jay Vv Forrest is "SupTen-.e Grand Master of the Sons and Daughters of Washington" and he has been a stormy petrel lor many years. After the impeachment of Governor Sulzer
he charged the action was the result and hav& asUed or feterai aia for
The public school system of the United States was first ordered organized in 1675 in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Since the system was organized and put in operation it has become
ot more importance to the nation than the army and navy and has reached the point of being a menace to those who seek control of the government.
In supporting and preserving the public school system of this nation, thousands of our citizens have become so deeply engrossed in the question of education that they have made it
tneir me s worn: ana it is through their efforts- that, the
schools have attained the high standard of perfection they now enjoy. , The fact that a number of our people are giving more attention to
the training of American children
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of a Tammany plan to elevate a Ro
man Catholic to the executive chair of this state. He has been arrested for public utterances but continues to preach against the activities of the Catholic hierarchy. He was at one time regarded as the representative of William Jennings Bryan and he was also a member of the Populist national committee in 189G.
Later he is said to have broken with Bryan and became a follower of the late Tom Watson, of Georgia. " One of the cards sent to Democratic delegates here this week had printed in bold face on its front, the title: "Romanism vs. Americanism." Above the words are printed the following adjurations: "Put Uie Bible back in the Public Schools." "Keep Rum, Romanism and Rebellion Out." On the reverse side the writer warns Protestants to be "on guard" and says the time is "ripe and rotten ripe" for a conflict to keep the "foreign ecclesiasticism" from subvert
ing the foundation of human liberty by making the church co-ordinate with the state. Another card received is entitled: "Nominate Al Smith If You Dare," and after quoting from General Grant and others, says: "Nominate a Protestant or reap the harvest of an outraged democracy."
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(Special to The Fiery Cross) LAWRENCEVILLE, 111., July 5. The largest celebration ever held in Lawrence county was held at the Klan farm yesterday and today. The
huge parking space at the farm was so overrun with autos that a part of the plot allotted for a fireworks display was used. It is estimated
: that approximately 33,000 persons I attended during the two days. I During the afternoon a large j class of candidates was initiated into the Klan organization. The ; women also held a ceremonial ad- ' mining many new members to their organization. A home talent play, given by Klansmen and Klanswomen from Vincennes, Indiana, was -one of the features of the program. ! A number, of patriotic addresses i were delivered on the Fourth. A number of bands rendered concerts on both days of the celebration.
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Officers of the law must be equipped with new fighting equipment if they are to combat on even terms with the present-day criminal. This is clearly proven by the big mail robbery near Chicago when some few bandits successfully held up and robbed a mail train on which there rode some seventy-odd mail clerks and armed guards: The
guards and clerks were bravS men,
undoubtedly, or they would not have
had their jobs, but they were help-' less before the attack which the bandits used in overcoming them. Their guns and pistols, upon which they had depended to repel just such an attack as was carried out, were useless against the deadly fumes of the chlorine gas bombs which tfre. bandits hurled into the car. Inside the car, the guards were forced
either to surrender, or to stay inside and die, and let the bandit3 come in later. They surrendered. Criminals all over th country are making use of modern inventions, and with their aid can commit crimes and often make their getaway. The automobile and the airplane are valuable factors to the criminal. By the use of an airplane, criminals are almost sure of their escape, and it is an easy matter for them to cross state or international boundary lines, A-ith either the fast automobile or
the airplane.
The officers of the law must be provided with means to combat the
criminals, and as new Inventions are brought out, the criminal is not long In adopting suitable ones to his needs
and uses. The war. between the law and the criminal is getting to a place where it resembles modern warfare, and It is going to be a, battle between the law and the taw-breaker from now on Anderson (Ga.) "Mall.
the putmc scnoois has brought a howl from those who seek to destroy the school" system. However, the many arguments being advanced by the champions of the schools are bringing about new converts daily. At the reconvening of Congress the bill providing for federal aid to the
public schools and the placing of
a secretary ot education in the
President's cabinet will be closely followed on its journey- through
Congress.
One of the truths that has been
brought out in the discussions of the educational bill is the fact that in 1920, $1,036,000,000 was expended
on education; but to offset this cost something like $3,111,000,000 was spent by the people of this nation for tobacco and candies; the theatres secured from the pocketbooks of the people of the United States $800,000,000, and perfumery and cosmetics pulled another $750,000,000 from the citizens. Figures Are Astounding These figures, if given the proper
study, are astounding, to say the least, and it is found that for the advancement of the future citizens and rulers of this eountry the amount
of money expended in training children is a very small sum compared ! with the amount spent for pleas-: ures by citizens of the United States. j Former Secretary Lane, in discussing the education, estimates that the United States loses from illiteracy alone approximately $826,000,000 annually. Those who have been digging up the figures on education state that these are alarming but absolutely authentic. American citizens who permit their children to remain away from school aod'seek employment at a trivial wage, have never realized that they are the indirect cause of a great monetary loss to their chil
dren. On the other hand, most foreigners immigrating to the United States take advantage of the every opportunity offered in this country and are in position to drain from the uneducated American children many thousands of dollars annually.
Another argument that is being brought to bear upon the opponents of federal school aid is the fact that at present more than twenty per cent of the voters of the United States are classed as illiterates. Unscrupulous politicians in this case are enabled to lead this class of voters around with the propaganda that originates from their headquarters. Issues can be twisted and
made to appear as being of no importance or to suit the fancy of the politicians who practice the profession of "pulling votes." Should Teach Americanism That the foreigners should be schooled in Americanism on every turn, that they may become genuine
champions of American liberty and
American institutions, is not disputed by one hundred " per cent American citizens who realize that it is the duty of this government to protect itself by the educating of the immigrant. The law that is now awaiting action by Congress provides that every child, native, naturalized and foreign, receive a common school education; and the foreign child to be taught Americanism as a means of equipping these future citizens with the proper material for the successful co-operation of American Children in the conduct of the affairs of the country.
Only English Should Be Taught
American citizens are of the Eng
lish speaking race by inheritance as well as from custom. With this fact
staring the people in the face, it should be decreed that all foreign
born children should be required
to attend school where English only
is taught, in the primary grades.
This will prevent America from be
coming "a nation of a thousand tongues" and will give the foreigner an insight on the fundamentals of the government of the country that he adopts. Along this line of thought, former Vice-President Thomas R. Marshall said, "I insist as long as this is an American language, no man isan American until he has learned it." According t the statement of Mr. Marshall it is impossible for trje immigrant to be made an American until he has learned the English language. That being the case, a Io of those who have adopted this country and have already secured citizenship, papers have absolutely no right to these papers from the fact that all they have ever learned of the English language is a few simple words that will permit them to practice trades.
There are thousands of foreigners in the United States who can sneak
a portion of the language yet they
are unable to read their name when
it appears in English. Children Out of Sshool . According to a report that is cur
rent, more "than one million chil
dren between the ages of ten and fifteen are engaged in occupations
that prevent them from attending school. This condition should be prevented. With more than one million children at work at an age when they
should be developing their minds,
by attending public school, it is only to be expected that sooner or later
the handicap that is suffered by
these children will come to light in the realization that they are unable to earn sufficient money with which
to secure the necessities of life. This being true, a large per cent o them will turn to criminal pursuits, wind
ing up finally on the chain-gang or as victims of the gallows. To prevent this, parents are duty bound to urge the immediate consideration of the educational bill upon the reconvening of Congress, urging this body to pass the bill that federal aid may be given the public schools. With a secretary of education in the President's cabinet, it is natural to suppose that the Protestant cmldren of the United States will receive the proper attention and adequate tutors will be provided with funds supplied by federal authorities.
As"k Standard Term The only condition that is set out in the proposed act before the states will receive, aid from the federal government, is that a common school term of at least twenty-six weeks be adopted. It is also planned in this bill to expend a large sum of money in the Americanization of foreign born citizens. A step that is planned to rid this country of the menace that it is constantly facing in the spread of bolshevist propaganda. The public school has long been recognized as the clearing house for
the intellectual, physical and moral attainments of youth and with the enlargement of the schools and an adequate supply of thoroughly competent teachers, the education of the masses will cease to burden the people. With the knowledge that education is the true benefactor of the government, the citizens should not
be surprised at the election of incompetent officers when twenty per cent of the people who vote are virtually classed as illiterates. Could anything be of more importance than the proper education of the voters?
CAMP CUSTER, Mich., July 7. Camp Custer's mimic war, staged in honor of Maj.-Gen. Harry C. Hale,
commanding Sixth corps area, and Brig.-Gen. Hugh A. Drum, war department general staff, broke loose this morning at 6:45. Forty-five
hundred troops were supposed to have crossed the Kalamazoo river in a southeasterly direction last night, and to have established a bridge head in enemy territory. Pushing on this morning, they encountered enemy troops holding the old territorial road in Camp Custer, south and east of Eagle Lake. AH Troops Engaged Conditions changed from those of
advance guard to those of attack on discovery of the enemy, all of the
troops under Brig.-Gen. George Van Horn 'being engaged. Enemy force was estimated as an infantry brigade with some artillery. At the time
of the conflict two batteries of the
National Guard Field Artillery arrived in camp to serve as future reinforcements. The enemy's strength having been
felt out by the advance guard at-
General Moseley's command, the. in fantry and cavalry spread out along the hostile line, pushing the enemy . ' force southward and eastward from the heights. , Many Spectators at Maneuver In spite of the rain many specta., tors viewed the maneuver. They, were surprised to find that troops conducting the attack practically disappeared from view in trees and brush as soon as they deployed.
Even the lumbering wagons of the field trains seemed to drop out of sight behind the cover found for them in ravines and woods. Under Lieut.-Col. H. E. Raglan, 124th field artillery from Chicago, skeletonized in the form of a provisional organization, marched into camp during the rain this morning. Ninety-nine men of the Illinois guard brought yi 106 horses and all the equipment of a battery, turning up in excellent shape at the end of an eight days' march. Between this and July 12 practically all of the guardsmen who will train at Camp Custer are expected to report in for duty.
WISCONSIN KLANSMEN SHOW MUCH ACTIVITY
STEVENS POINT, Wis., July 7.Activities of the Ku Klux Klan ara beginning to be more noticeable in Portage "county. In celebration of a large class of candidates initiated recently, a fiery cross was burned on a hill overlooking the Wisconsin river. The cross was visible from the Jausiness district of this place. .
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