The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-19
Pertinent Answers to Rather Upper
tinent Queries.

quiries attached, has been addressed
to the Democratic candidate for Gov.
ernor. He does not recognize the
propriety of making private declara-
tons or pledges relating to matters
affecting the general welfare while a
candidate for Office, and therefore
gives to the public both questions and
answers:
WILLGAMsPoRT, Pa, Oct. IL, 1904.
DEAR SIR; The following ques-
tions have been sent to all the candi-
dates for Office, regardless of party, in
this district. Will you kindly answer
them as you may see fit, and return
them to the Chairman OF this COM
mittee as soon as possible
JUNIOR ORDER UNITED AMERICAN
MECHANICS.
PATRIOTIC ORDER SONS OF
AMERICA.
AMERICAN PROTECTIVE AssoCIA-
TON.
S. K. RUNYAN, Chairman.
First. Are you in favor of main
tanning our public school system "A.
Yes.
Second. Have you ever been con-
nected with the public schools and,
if so, how "A. Only as a pupil, a
School Director (about thirty years
ago. and as a taxpayer.
Third. Are you in favor Of com.
pulsory education "A. No.
Fourth. Are you in favor of flying
the American Flag over all school
buildings, and of teaching, by every
possible means, the American youth
undying loyalty to that Flag "A. l
am specially and particularly and con-
stantly in favor of loyalty to American
institutions, and to the Flag as an
emblem of our nationality. | am in
favor of flying the Amencan Flag up
on every occasion possible to Aoat it
ON land and sea.
Fifth. Are you in favor of allow
ing any other than the Stars and
Stripes being displayed in the United
States on public occasions PA.
see no objection to the display Of the
flag OF any country on occasions o
special interest to citizens of foreign
birth who love their fatherland.
Sixth. Would you vote to appro-
pirate any public money for sectariar
purposes.-A. No.
Seventh. Are you in favor of the
Stone Emigration bill "A. l am ii
favor of such restriction Of foreign
immigration as is needed to preven
the landing Of criminals, paupers anC
anarchists.
Eighth. What should be required
of an alien before he can be natural
lied PA. An intelligent understand
ing Of our free system of Government
and the duties of citizenship.
Ninth. How long should he reside
in the United States before he re
ceives naturalization PA. Nor
stringent regulations with reference t.
proper qualification would make an
change in the term of residence be
fore naturalization unnecessary.
Tenth. Are you in favor Of taxin
church property PA. No.
Eleventh. Do you believe tina
Protestant Americans are the bes
and safest persons to intrust the mar
agement Of our public Offices Pa
l do not believe that mans religion
beliefs should be subject of polite;
inquiry. The public safety is best a
sured by simple honesty, capacity an
efficiency on the part of officials.
Twelfth. If elected, will yo
pledge yourself to do your utmost
/, carry out your opinions on these que
tions, regardless of any influence thi
may be brought to bear on you ?-I
' The oath of Office, which must |
taken by every State Official, is
sufficient pledge. He can, with co
sistency, make no other; and l
other can be properly required
him.