Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-11
The Oath OF THE A. P. A.
What the Members of the
Order Have to Swear to.
AGAINST ALL ROMAN CATHOLICS
VIII Not Vote for Any of
Them for Public Office.
The Full Obligation Taken by Members
of the New Order That is Now At
tracing Attention in Different Parts
OF the Conntry--BitterlY Hostile to
Roman Catholics.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. Jan. 4.-Governor
Peck has placed himself squarely on
record as denouncing the American Pro-
tectiye' Association, In reply 10 letter
from the editor of the Catholic Citizen. in
quiring his views in the matter, the COVER
nor says:
This organization is one which ought
to be and will be condemned by every true
American citizen. So far from Represent
ing true Americanism, the doctrines of the
organization are thoroughly unAmerican,
ana II the association Is successful in It's
aims will strike deep blow at the liber.
ties OF our country. Any organization
which deprive men of citizenship for con-
science sake, must be condemned as otit-
rageous in itself and dangerous to the well
fare Of the country.
This association appears to be a revival
oil the old Know-Nothing movement, by
which years ago a few fanatics sought To
annoy and subvert the liberties of their
fellow-citizens. Among those who are
most Jealous in fostering and promoting
this new movement are many who are
active in pushing the obnoxious Bennett
law. The attacks OF the organization are
now directed against one class of religious
people, That such an organization can
succeed is impossible
CHICAGO, ILL, Jan. Ga Herald
special from Oshkosh, Wis, is as fol-
lows: The American Protective Tor
ProtestanO Association is Just now at
tracing great deal of attention in diff.
ferent sections of the country. Sub
Joined is the obligation Of the order:
!, --, do most solemnly and sim
cetely promise and swear, without mental
reservation or evasion, that | will not
reveal anything that have seen, heard or
supposed TO any person in the known
world who is not entitled to know the
same, and then only in such manner as
is prescribed to those entitled to know the
same.
That | will furthermore not reveal, dis
close or forward by word, sign or letter,
nor through insinuation or writing of any
KIND, anything which see, hear or dis
cover with reference TO this organization.
further swear upon my honor as a
man. breathing and living, believing in
the existence of God and an eternity,
that 1 have not presented myself to spy
for my own advantage nor in the interest
OF any person or persons, nor have come
here out OF inquisitiyeness, but with the
upright determination of allying myself
with those whose object is to preserve this
community from dangers which threaten
to destroy II.
| further swear that have not come
here to gain admission for the object of
any society whatever, organized or to be
organized; any institute, college or class
Whatsoever, nor any religious organi2a-
tions, especially the Roman Catholic
church of this country, or any other coun-
try, nor for the purposes Of any priest,
bishop, archbishop, cardinal, or the Pope
OF Rome himself, his agents or confed-
crates, nor to dlvulBe any act, action, COM
mand or obligation OF this order by word,
sign or deed.
do most solemnly promise and swear
that will not allow any one member of
the Roman Catholic church to become
member Of this order. | knowing him to
be such; that will use my influence to
promote the interests of all Protestants,
everywhere in the world; that | will not
employ Roman Catholic in any capacity
IL can procure the services of Protest
amt that Il will not aid in building or
maintaining by my resources any Roman
Catholic church or any institution of their
creed or sect whatever, but will do all in
my power to retard and break down the
power OF the Pope; | will not enter
into any controversy with Roman
Catholic upon the subject of this order;
nor will enter into any agreement
with Roman Catholic, or strike or create
disturbance whereby the Roman Catholic
employees may undermine and substitute
the Professionals; that in all grievances |
will seek only Protestants and counsel
with them to the exclusion of all Roman
Catholics, ana will not make known to
them anything OF any nature matured at
such conferences; that | will not counte-
nance the nomination of any caucus or
convention OF Roman Catholic for any
office in tho gift of American people, and
that | will not vote for nor counsel others
to vote for, any Roman Catholic, but will
vote only for Protestants; that will en-
deavor at all times TO place the political
positions OF this government in the hands
OF Protestants. 10 all of which do most
solemnly promise and swear, so help me
God. Amen.