The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-21
THE SONS OF AMERICA.
THE PRINCIPLES OF THE ORDER
STATED FULLY.
They Propose TO Keep America Ameri-
canized-Their Attitude Relative to
Foreigners-TheyD Declare That Har-
rison Has Treated Them Well

WASHINGTON, June 20.--At the session
Of the National Camp Patriotic Order Sons
OF America today the following officers
were elected for two years President.
George T.. Smith, OF Illinois; vice.presi-
dent. Napoleon Underwood, of Lo uisiana;
master OF forms and ceremonies, w. J.
Stoncr, OF Pennsylvania, vice, !. A. Hob
son; secretary, DIR. d. W. Henley, OF Ohio;
treasurer, A. II. Phillips, OF Colorado.
OF these officers, all but Mr., Stoner were
reelected and they were all chosen by
reclamation, except DIR. Henley, who was
appointed by Frederick L. Speer, OF Penn
sylvania. Boston was chosen as the next
place OF meeting and the time OF meeting
changed from June 10 October, so that the
next session will be held in October, 1890.
At tho afternoon session the following
was preared for the press
NArioSAL CANrP O. g or Al
WASHINGTON, u. G., June ~.
To the Press Of America:
In Wow OF the tact that the principles Of
this order and the objects OF its existence
have been incorrectly presented, and mas
much rs an incident connected with the
Presidential reception has been misrepre-
scented, this National Camp Z. o. s. OF A..
requests fhir and impartial consideration
OF our declaration OF principles.
Article !. Next to the love for the Crca-
tor, We believe that patriotism is the high
est and noblest affection OF the human
soul. We believe that the institutions OF
no country are safe without patriotic citi-
zens, and that none will 80 zealously guard
and protect them as those who are born
and reared under their influence. We be-
lieve that we have the best form OF gov
eminent for the masses on the face OF the
earth.
Article .. For the welfare. prosperity
and liberty OF all American citizens and
their descendants. we desire to protect our
form OF government and preserve Il intact
from the influence and control Of any for
cign power by disseminating sentiments
OF loyalty and patriotism; by establishing
n futernal feeling Of devotion 10 country
amongst all Americans We hope 10 make
IL impossible for anyone 10 live under the
protection OF the "stnrs and stripes" who
does not honor and revere il, and who
would not b. willing 10 give up his life in
defense Of the principles OF freedom and
justice, which Il represents.
Article 3. We desire TO sustain the pu.
rity Of the ballot and 90 have II inielli-
gently and legitimately used.
Article 1. We believe that our system Of
free public schools Ia the bulwafk Of our
liberty. and we insist that they be kept
absolutely free from all ecclesiastical and
eaaluFtun anNlnnf.s.sa uRl tssss1aU a.. N..fl
encc OF secular officers elected by the
people.
Article 8. We cordially welcome all of
those foreigners who come TO this country
with the honest desire OF becoming loyal
American citizens, and who sincerely dis
ayow any and all allegiance 10 foreign
pctenialcs and governments, aud who
honor and rover our national flag
Article o. We are opposed TO the occu.
pancy Of any part Of our land by foreign
spectators or Adventures who do not
wish TO become citizens, and We believe |
That all tho resources and privileges OF the
country should bc reserved Tor tho exclu.
slvo usc OF oitlzcns, either native OF na,ur-
allied.
Article z. wo arc In favor Of crushing
out that which is already here, and OF TAX. |
ny measures which will prohibit from en-
rance into our ports Ia the future OF that |
op,ign element which comes here TO adj |
Tocato communism and nihilism. and |
which does not identity itself with our
country and does not respect our flag.
Article x We invite all native born |
,iiikens who believe in their country aud |
Il institutions, and who desire 90 pcrpciu. |
he free government, and who wish to en- |
courage brotherly feeling among Amori- |
cans 90 the end that We may oXalt our
10 Join with us In this our work
OF fellowship and love.
We ell especial attention 20 these re-
ponen who have styled us a. know.
Nothing" and "Anti-Catholics, 10 arti-
Gle 3. In which I've cordially welcome all
foreigners, who como to this country with
the honc,t desire OF becoming loyal Amer.
lean citizens" aud We quote from our
official expose. I've have no quarrel with
any man on account Of nationality aud
religion, but we wish 20 accord equal
justice 10 all American citizens"
The article from the address Of our ma
tonal president ~ extensively quoted NJ
quircs no apology. aud this order In ma.
uunal convention unhcsitntingly DECLARES
that there IL no room In this republican
Government Tor any organization, under
whatsoever name, which advocates aud
pmcticcs murder aud assassination, and
We believe that every intelligent citiEon,
motive or foreign born, who has read the
evidence presented 10 the Coronor's Jury
Of Chicago relative 10 the Cronin murder.
has iolt this 10 be true and that their ca.
isiencc Is constant menace 90 our Gov.
eminent
The badge Incident 10 scnsationally char
ncicri1ed a. q "Bunharlism" Il a mis-.
representation. The reception by the
President was cordial and gratifying 20 tho
membcn OF this order, and the TACT that
he has promised. u la the city, TO review
our parade on Friday IL evidence that no
il'ieeling has been generated between tho
membcrs OF this order and our oountry's
Chief Executive.
a. g. llAwLrY, Illinois,
J. .. HAHyEY, Michigan,
IonS W. GERNAS, Pennsylvania,
Press Committee.