The San Francisco call., 1896-02-11
Extending Time for Natural.
ization and Restricting
immigration.
FOR NoN-sEcATRIAN SCHOOLS.
Recapitulation of Former Questions.
A Letter Addressed to Ameri-
can Citizens.
The following communication is self
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B. F. HUDELsoN,
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B. F. HUDELsoN, w. F. BARNES,
State President. State Secretary.
OFFICE STATE COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA,
Room 40, Academy of Sciences
Building, Sl9 Market street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Feb 10, 1896.
To the Editor of the CGU-DEAR SIR: In tor
mer communications l have set forth the
''Objects of The A. 2. A" and the "a. p A.
Platform" both formulated by the Supreme
Council OF the United States. Herewith hand
you an official statement OF the political Prln-
ciples of the a P. A" enunciated by. the Ma
tIonal Advisory Board, which met in st. Louis
during October, 1888.
With this letter conclude my statement of
the principles to which the American Protec-
tive Association stands committed heretofore
and throughout this letter have confined my
self TO such statement in order that first of all
your readers may be afforded a general view,
al once clear and comprehensive, OF the broad
principles upon which the American Pro-
tectlve Association is founded. That might
not seem 10 be in any WAY obscurlng the issues
have conseientiously avoided interpolating
anything which might be deemed In any de-
gree an interpre tation or an application OF
those principles. Such consideration will fol-
low in proper course.
| have however, submitted certain QueS-
tions upon the principles set forth in order to
secure from our adyersarles, il possible, a
definite statement of their position. These
questions have been addressed TO Rev. Peter
&. Yorke, he being the opponent OF A. 2. A.ism
now most prominently before the public, but
they may be considered with equal right
addressed to every American citizen, whether
friend or enemy of the A. 7. ~, whether cleric
or layman, whether Protestant or Catholic.
In this letter, too, Mr.. Editor, submit ad-
ditional questions. These refer TO the ''politi-
cal principles of the A. P. A." and in order to
prevent confusion each question follows The
section to which it refers. The Political Prin-
ciples of the 4. 2. A.. VIII be found in quoted
paragraphs.
THE POLITICAL PRINCIPLES OF THE A. P. A.
l. Restriction of immigration, so as to prevent
the landing on our shores of paupers, criminals
and anarchists"
Question 23-Is Mr.. Yorke opposed to such
restriction OF immigration as viii prevent pau
pers, criminals and anarchists from landing on
our shores?
2. Extension of the time for naturalization, to
the end that foreigners may become familiar with
free institutions and laws before they take part
in our political affairs +"
Question 24-Is Mr. Yorke hostile to the ex-
tension of the time for naturalization, TO the
end that foreigners may become familiar with
our institutions and laws before they be per-
mitted to vote?
8. Educational qualification for every voter to
enable him to understand the duties of citizenship
and not become merely the tool of politicians"
Question zo-Does Mr.. YoTke oppose an edu-
cation6l qualification for every voter? Does
ne wish them TO be ignorant OF the duties and
privileges OF citizenship and the plant tools OF
politicians.
4. "One general non-sectarian free public school
system, supported by public funds. and sufficient
for the primary education of all children"
Question 26-Does Mr.. Yorke oppose sup
porting from the public funds one general nou-
sectarian free public school system sufficient
for the primary education of our children?
5. NO public funds or public properly to be used
for sectarian purposes, directly or Indirectly
Question 27-Does Mr.. Yorke favor using
public funds or public property for sectarian
purposes whether directly or indirectly
s. Taxation of all property not owned and con-
trolled by the Government"
Question 2S-Does Mr.. Yorl1e oppose the tax
alton OF all non-Governmental property
Z. "AIl private schools, converts, ,nunneries mon
aSterles, semlnares, hospitals, aSylums and other
educational or charitable institutions to be open to
public inspection and under Government control. -
Question 29-Does Mr.. Yorke oppose the pub
lie inspection of all private schools. converts
nunnerles, monasteries, seminaries and other
educational or charitable institutions?
g. 'No person who recognizes allegiance TO any
Foreign or potentate as superior to that
OF our General Government shall be supported for
any official position whatever"
Question 30-Does Mr.. Yorke support for
office any person who recognizes allegiance to
any foreign or ecclesiastical pOtentate as supe-
T1or 10 our Government?
9. American land for actual settlers only"
Question 31-Is Mr.. Yorke in favor of grant
ing public lands to other than actual settlers?
The questions which Ihave heretofore ask ed
OF Peter c. Yorke have referred to the princi-
pies OF the American Protective Association as
set forth in its declaration of objects and in
its platform. That he has thus far refused to
answer them is not surprising, inasmuch as he
being clever man must realize that nothing
can be urged against the principles of the
order. But inasmuch as he may see Mt to
attempt 10 explain the position he has taken
agaipst those principles as an opponent of the
order founded upon them, for his convenience
repeat my questions here.