Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-01
ORDERS.
A Sensation in Local Politics a
Chicago.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, October 30.-Under the
heading of "a Sensation in Local Politics"
the daily Ners this morning says: 1t is
not generally known that there exists in
Chicago, two societies which are directly
the outgrowth of the "Know Nothing po-
litical party, which reached the zenith of
its power and entered the decade of its
death in 1856. Out of its ashes have risen
in later years the "Patriotic Sons of Amer
lea" and "the United Orders of Deputies"
The principles and objects of these orders
are the same as those of the old
party. They aim to promote
the election of native born Americans
to the offices of the Government and OPP
pose foreign interference with State inter
ests; to foster public education through
the medium of free schools; to oppose the
union of church and State ecclesiastical
interference with public affairs. Both or
derS declare that there shall be no discrim-
ination against the American in his own
land in favor of an alien; urge that every
alien shall remain here 81 years before be-
ing permitted to vote; that the American
shall be preferred to any foreigner for such
offices as are in the gift of the people. The
main object in short is to prevent the
election to political offices of all foreigners.
Both orders confer degrees and enjOin Sc
Crecy upon their members who are
NOT To VOTE FOR A FOREIGNER
candidate for office. There are nine
camps of the SOnso America in Chicago,
claiming a membership of about 1900
votes, and several councils of the United
Order of Deputies. The order of Deputies
is taking very active interest in the cam
paign, and by means of secret circulars
aud private meetings are endeavoring to
work up q feeling against foreign born
candidates, particularly those of the Roman
Catholic faith. They have issued circulars,
on which are printed Democratic, Repub-
lean and Union Labor tickets. Each can
didate's name is marked with a sign, and
members Of the order have n key which
shows them whether the candidate is an
enemy, sympathizer with the enemy or 4
friend.
A Ners reporter gained possession of
pass words and signs, and Thursday even
ing attended
A MEETING OF II ORDER.
The proceedings are published together
with oaths administered to candidates.
One member who isa prominent resident OF
the West Side, addressing the meeting, said:
II am a firm believer in keeping out OF
Office all foreigners. l am for Americans
on guard, gentlemen, first, last and all the
time" The Chairman of the meeting said
the strength of the organization in Cook
County was in the thousands. but" he
added, "the latest rules of the Supreme
Council are to keep the strength OF our Or
der secret-eyen from the main body ofour
own members. Next spring it will be
impossible to estimate where our members
or strength will end. II will infuse not
only the people ofthis city but the Union.
Our strength will be known when it Is
felt, and can only be understood by its re-
suit in the elections" A plan of work
was agreed upon, the main features being
to oppose foreigners at the present election,
to organize for the spring campaign; to
perge the city government Of foreigners,
and to leave the election of members to
the legislature who will favor the taxation
Of church property.