Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-25
BRIT!SH-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION:

CHICAGO, Oct. 24-The national con
vention of the British-American associa-
ton resumed its deliberations this morn
ing. After some unimpOrtant prelimi-
naries il went into committee of the whole
to consider declaration of principles and
a constitution and by laws. The declara-
ton of principles of the British-American
association of Pennsylvania was used as q
model 1t was decided to call the new
organization the National British-Ameri-
can Association of the United States "
The declaration Of principles, as agreed,
sets forth that the association maintains
first, last and always, adherence to the con
stitution of the United States, and declares
its determination to know no other test in
those who seek citizenship than loyal &C
ceptance and adherance to these prInci-
Piles and an honest remuneration of an asso-
citation from foreign politics and
alien agitations. The association de
clar s it abiding faith in the public schools
untettered by any UNCONVENTIONAL or re-
ligiOus restrictions, as the chief element
in the perpetuation of the republic and de
clares 1t hostility to all measures, men or
influences, autagonlstic to the common
school system. The association will use
every honorable means to induce residents
of British birth to become citizens. and will
disseminate information that will enable
such persons to intelligently comprehend
the duties and obligations OF citizenship.
The association viii be ever ready to assist
all who wish to become citizens, and asks
the cooperation of all men of British
birth or descent, and calls upon those who
have acquired the right of citizenship TO
exercise it on all possible occasions,
and to regard the ballot as a sacred
trust. 1t also calls upon all who have
not yet acquired this privilege to do
their duty to the land of their adoption by
arming themselves with this right liz the
interest of good order and for the protec-
ton of liberty without license.
In the afternoon the constitution was
taken under consideration.
AT the afternoon session, after
lengthy debate and care
full comparison of the constitutions
of the different states, IT was
agreed that the association shall be known
as the National British American associ-
alton OF the United States"
Its objects shall be:
/ To unite within its membership resi-
dents Of the United states Of British and
British colonial birth, and their sons and
grandsons who have become or Intend TO
become citizens.
. To promote good feeling and harm
ony between the government OF the nited
States and Great Britain and her colonies
3 To use its influence as an association
in behalf Of good government. 70 defeat at
the polls improper nominees for Office OF
whatever party. aud As far as possible 70
compel by united action, respectful at
tent.oa TO al political parties
l. To Use its influence 70 preserve the
principles Of the public school system Is
Al present existing IN the several states OF
the union, unfeJtered by any denomina-
tional or religious restrictions and 70 op
pose all measures, men and influences, an
thereto
The association shall be composed Of
FIVE representatives from each state asSocl-
alton. 10 lie elected ~ the annE4! meeting
Of the state association.
The officers OF the association shall lie a
president, vice president from each state
having state Organization, secretary,
treasurer and sergalt-ai-aTn1S
The officers, between the sessions O tie
association, shall be known as the national
c 3uacil
The duties OF the national council ara %
con6uct al executive business q the asso-
eia-9on and TO supervise tts workings to +
wor1i advancing its interests anG the carry 4
lny out Of the OBJECTS o. the association
4 committee was appointed 70 consider /
the powers OF the national counc1l- etc
Adjourned until tomorrow