Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-23

OTHER PEOPLES VIEWS.
DENY THAT THEY sYMPATHIzE
WITH DOCTRINE OF A. p. Assn

WITH DOCTRINE OF A. p, Assn
The Atlanta Constitution OF December
| 30th published an article accompanied by
a cut OF gold. diamond studded medal
which had been presented to Admiral
| Schley by the Maryland councils of the
/ Junior Order OF United American Meehan-
| les las an evidence OF their admiration
and appreciation OF his services TO his
country. etc" From this article, evident
| ~ eminated the following editorial in your
columns of December 81;
A branch of the A. =. A. mas been CIV
ing Admiral Schley a gold medal. The
hero Of Santiago occupies too secure
place i'm the American heart however, Tof
even this TO tarnish his halo.
I'm the first place we would state that
the Jr. o. L. A. NJ. was founded IN 49,
| long before the American Protective as
I ISOLATION was thought Of and has not at
this time. nor has 1t ever had any affilia-
/ ton whatever with that organization.
We feel sure that your editorial resulted
/ from a lack of information in regard TO
| the objects and principles OF the Jr. y. =.
A. NJ. otherwise your sense or 1ustlce,
| broadness of mind and patriotism would
| have deferred you from publishing an
article that does grave injustice to this
order. which we believe to be the grand
est and most patriotic organization IN
| this country.
The cardinal principles of our order are,
virtue liberty and patriotism" and the
membership is composed entirely OF Am
erican born citizens. No one is admitted
! 20 our ranks who is engaged I'm the manu-
| facture or sale OF spirituous or mart
| liquors.
we advocate strict compliance with our
migration laws to the exclusion of the
ignorant. vicious. criminal and anarchist
| &c hords that are continually sWarmlng
| 10 our shores We welcome the moral
virtuous and thrifty, who will swear allie
glance to our flag and support our insti-
tutions and strive to become good ciu-
zens.
we believe in the separation of state
and church. and are opposed to the inter-
| ference of church. no matter what the
denomination or creed. with the temporal
or political management of our govern
ment
We are, nOn-partisan and non-sectarian.
We recoenfze the Bible as the foundation
of all moral and civil law; and advocate
its reading i'm the public schools, not 10
teach sectarianism. but because 1t con-
tains the purest code of morals the world
has ever known.
our creed is set forth in the declaration
of independence and the constitution OF
the United States; and we pledge our
selves to use every effort i'm our power 10
maintain the liberty of "worshiping COO
according to the dictates Of our own con-
| science"
| We pledge ourselves as duNOSdNCS VI ehN
public school system, and where II Is pos
| sfble. urge compulsory education, In be-
lief that no parent has the right to raise
his children i'm ignorance, when educa-
tional facilities exist. And If there be
such parents. IT is the duty of the eoun-
try TO see that the children get justice
/ For good government by the people Is
only possible when that people are en-
lightened by general education.
We believe in teaching to our children
the meaning Of liberty and patriotism In
| their broadcast sense. and would place our
flag over every schoOl-house in our land
| and have the patriotic hymns taught
| therein. that our children will be imbued
with that love of country essential TO the
| preservation of our cherished institutions
/ we are also fraternal organization. We
| visit and care for the sick, bury the de-
ceased of our order. and provide for the
| widow and orphan as far as is IN our
/ nover We nav sick benefits of 50 per
/ week and S275 upon the decease of a MEM
Der. TO his nearest relative. or representa-
tive as a death benefit. We have also an
insurance department. "a
Now I'm the face of all these facts, In
/ what manner can Admiral Schley have so
/ stultified himself that he needs the indulg-
ence of the American people for accepting
/ a medal or other commentator from the
Junior Order of United American Me-
/ chanics?
| Thanking you I'm advance for kindly CIV
ing this communication a place In your
valuable columns, we are, very respect
| fully.
| otis r. Penn. No. 4O5 Prudential building;
| John ]. H. Kelly. ordnance sergeant q.
8 A.: w Jay Bell. MD, S21 Austell
| building: J. J. Finley, 81 S. Forsyth St.;
Henry Y. Garrett, p o. Box 27I. Com
/ mittee.