The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-24

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days; of camp life, prison pen or bat
itlefield; common principles which they
|deslre TO advocate or common objects
which they seek to obtain. Hence, we
nave the numerous fraternal, bene-
fetal, political, military and religious
societies that form ar influential and
important factor in the worlds life to-
day. In fact this is an era of organi-
cations. All the world over, in all de-
Ipartments of life. the maxim which
forms one of the notices of our ma
ton, In union there is strength is
fast becoming a practical principle.
TT ought not to be considered a
strange thing, therefore, and it GER
ltainly ought not to be the subject of
Opposition, and diverse criticism from
amy source, that men born under the
banner of Red, White and Blue, in the
~fairest land Gods sun smiles upon,
men born into the pure free air of
American liberty, into the inheritance
Iof courage, heroismI and devotion. to
a legacy of dangers braved, hardships
endured, conflicts fought, victories
won, such as the forefathers of 10
lother people ever Dequeathed to their
sons, should unite themselves in an
organization of this kind.
1T ought not to be wondered at,
that natural born Americans should
associate themselves together in a So
ciety bound together by solemn VOWS,
land promulgating common principles
(which they believe concern most near
lily and dearly the peace, prosperity,
nav the very existence of the nation
they love so we'll, the memories they
cherish SO deeply, n the glorious lib
lerty bought by such noble sacrifices
and cemented by most sacred blood. To
that end it will seem natural that the
Iobjects of this Order should contain
the following:
'fFirct To maintain and pronoota tho
interest of Americans, and shield them
from the depressing effects OF foreign
competition.
Second. To assist Americans in DID,
tanning employment.
Third. To encourage Americans in
business.
Fourth. To establish a sick and
funeral fund.
Fifth. To maintain the public school
System of the United States of Amer
lea; to prevent sectarian interference
Herewith, and uphold the reading of
the Holy Bible therein.
I'm promulgating and advocating
these objects our Declaration of Prin-
Iciples declare:
That the constant landing upon our
Ishores of the hordes of ignorant, vic
Iious and lawless criminals of the Old
World should be viewed with alarm
by the loyal and patriotic citizens Of
this country.
we affirm a warm and hearty well
leone to all migrants regardless Of
Whatever nationality they may be,
whether French, Italian, German. En-
Iglish or what not, provided they be
honest people who desire to better
their condition and become a part and
parcel of our nationality. Many of the
best citizens we I'VE are those who
have left their fatherland on account
Iof the oppression Of the laws and Gus
ltoms of the Old World, and we heartily
lWelcome them, but we have not one
%Isquare inch of room for the Anar-
lchist, h Socialist or Nihilist, or for
iany one who is not willing to bow
Allegiance to that flag which is power
full enough to shield and protect them
las we'll as us. in the exercise Of all
lcivil and religious liberty.
w affirm our devotion to the pub
Ischoo1 system of this country. We be-
llieve in compulsory education, tina
lall teaching in our schools should be
i'm the English language, to the end
that future generations may be able
Ito take their place in the ranks of our
Icountry's workers, educated in the his
tory, the customs and manne of
Americans.
we guarantee to every man the lib
lerty of worshipping God according to
the dictates of his own conscience, and
would give every assistance to protect
IaH in the exercise of this liberty, but
we object most strenuously to the in
reference of any church, no matter
Iunder what name it may exist. in the
temporal affairs of this country.
believe that the Bible should
be read in u public schools not to
teach sectarianism. but to inculcate it's
teachings. 1t is the recognized stand-
lard of all moral and civil law; we
therefore believe that u children
Ishould be educated in it's teachings,
but hat nc dogma or creed should be
Taught at the same time.
we believe that patriotism and love
iof country should be instilled into the
hearts of our children. and that, with
the sacred words of Mother Home
land Heaven our children should be
taught that u flag is the symbol of
Jail hat makes a Home for US. We
would place a flag upon every public
school in our land, and a Bible within,
and the object lesson therein set forth
ishOuld be a beacon light in every
storm thai threatens to engulf us.
In this noble and patriotic work we
TASK the cordial and hearty
EtiOn of all good citizens. In this grand
work we need the helping hand of all
organizations holding the same views
land principles. We have no time for
~Ijealousies and chickering's, but with an
united front we should march forward.
TO shoulder, ememDer1ng that
UNITED we stand. divided we fall
In the strictest sense We are a ma
Itional political organization. but we
ioppoSe with unanimity the slightest
faint of partisanship. Our country is
our motto, and we keep this motto
steadily before us. We are cognizant
that there are great powerful enemies
within our midst. requiring the strict
est surveillance of all who are at
heart. word and in deed Americans.
We, as members of this order, affirm
Our allegiance to the objects of the
lorder, as paramount to n partisan
utilization, and urge upon the member
ship harmonious, united and intelli-
tgent action in carrying out the princi-
lples.
THE Junior Order of United Ameri-
can Mechanics believes that something
lought to be done, and propose that
something will be don Do you ask
who are your members? And of what
material are they composed? I refer
you to the halls of our National Con-
tCraSS- fn our State T apiSIafI1ra. RI the