Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-14
FOR CITIZENS ONLY.
The American Patriotic League Was
Organized in New York
AGAINST ALIEN INSTITUTIONS.
Opposed to Unrestricted immigration and
the Boycott.
PROTECTION FOE The PUBLIC SCHOOL

Stephen Collins, Superintendent of Mails
in this city, and State Vice Councillor of the
Jr. o. q. A. NJ. of Pennsylvania, returned
Yesterday from New York, where he had
been attending meeting of representatives
of the various American societies and orders
in the United States. The meeting was
attended by some of the foremost men in the
American movement, men who have given
years of thought and work to the subject.
Mr.. Collins, when interviewed yesterday,
said:
''There are Al different organizations in
the United States at the present time, all
organized for practically the same objects,
though varying in many respects. The most
important or prime object of all is the re-
striction of immigration. Some are
further identified with the movement to
protect and maintain the public school sys-
TEN and prevent any sectarian influence
Herewith. Some are aroused over the re-
cent movement of foreign capitalists to con-
troll many of the leading industries Of this
country. English syndIcates are purchas-
ing the great Touring mills of Minnesota,
the chief breweries of many large cities, the
principal tanneries of New York State, and
they are gaining control of very many large
concerns in this country.
"Twenty-seven alien corporations and in
dividuals own 20, 234, 600 acres of land
more land than all of New England. For
eigners are gaining control of the capital
and also of the labor. Many of the so-called
labor unions are entirely under the control
of foreigners.
AGAINST THE BOYCOTT.
''They have introduced the hated boycott
and other un-American institutions, Amer
ican boys cannot learn trades; they are driv-
ing Americans out of the field. The French
Canadians are colonizing New England.
They held a convention at Troy, n. Y, in
October, at which 100 delegates were pres
ent. In II States foreigners vote after being
in the country six months All of these va
rious orders, working independently in the
same direction, can control legislation if
they act in concert.
Last Thursday night, in hall in Union
square, New York, we formed an organiza-
ton to be known as The American Patri-
otic League The objects are as follows:
]. To restrict immigration.
2 To extend the period for naturalization.
8 To REQUIRE an educational qualification Of
every voter
4. A general, uuSoCbdAAduf <AhSAASoh AAOO
8 No public property or funds to be devoted
to any sectarian purposes.
6. American lands for American settlers.
2. To obtain the above by legislation.
sIt will be seen by the above that the or
ganization is political in its mission, but it
is not intended to form or encourage any
new party, but to require the members to
maintain their former party affiliations and
to work in every honorable way to obtain
their objects. It is intended to draw into
their ranks members of all of the American
orders, and also all citizens, native and
foreign born, who will subscribe to the
above principles. Leagues will be formed
all over the country. The names of the
members will be kept absolutely secret.
State and national legislation will be
watched closely.
THREATENING DANGERS.
"Public opinion and sentiment is ripe for
amoyement of this kind. Its frmest support
ers will be found among the naturalized cit
izens, who have come to this country to be-
come good citizens, and see the danger which
threatens us by the unparalleled influx of
paupers and criminals from the old world.
The foremost editorial writers of the day, the
shrewdest statesmen and the most learned
preachers are writing and speaking the
words OF warning to the country.
ut is desired to AmericaniZe America.
We are not alarmists, but any intelligent
observer cannot fail to see the
dangers that beset the country at the
present day. All that is needed is proper
legislation and rigid enforcement of the laws
when passed, and public opinion is king in
this land. In Pennsylvania alone we have
over 250, 900 voters who are members of four
American organizations. Their influence
will count if bent in the proper direction.
The officers of the new organization will be
made known shortly, and active work will
begin. Every American willing to sub
scribe to the objects and principles will be
eligible to membership. The order will not
be ritualistic or beneficial, and only small
entrance fee will be required to pay for
printing, etc. Members of all political and
religious parties and ereeds can belong to the
league if they desire, and its course will be
conservative, though energetic and aggres-
sive."