The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-28
THE ROYAL ARCANUN.
Action OF the supreme Council Defended
by q Member.

To THE EplroR OF The SuS-Sr. In this
mornings edition you printed letter signed
a. L., Lonafellow Council" headed The
Case of the Royal Arcanum." May be per.
nitted to answer same? There are some
statements and Inconsistencies In this letter
which are worthy Of mention.
"A. L. says he has been identified with
the insurance business since 1874. and there
fore II this plan goes into effect he will place
his insurance In an old line company AID
advise his friends who can get insurance else
where to do Likewise. This shows pretty
plainly the reasons for "A. LIS" position. He
doubtless went into the Royal Aroanum to
get access TO men who have shown their
desire to protect those dependent upon them.
In order ~ obtain their applications for life
insurance. and he certainly Is not tho only
agent Of life insurance companies who ls now
trying to induce Royal Arcanum men to
desert aud apply for insurance In one OF the
old line compa MES. His statements. there
fore. must be viewed with suspicion. as they
are tainted with personal interest. Has he
been all agent for life insurance companies
since 1871 and never taken out policy? This
is not a discussion between the Royal Ar
canum and life insurance companies; II II
we're we have but to compare the rates OF
Option a" Royal Arcanum. which is the
fixed rate for lie. and the ordinary life policy
Of the old line companies. We will take the
which insurance IL issued The Royal Ar
canum insurance will cost man OF this age
~ Tor dues. making a total Of 152 so. and FOR
the ordinary lie in an old line company. ac-
oordins e their tables. for The =. same amount
favor OF the Royal Arcanum Of sci SO. In
both cases you have to die to win,"
brotherhood among Royal Arcanpm mem
bers and the many helps to the needy are GER
tainly greatly to be desired Every person
tntn fhA a m
TO do his share to make IT a success, Would
ners G ran hs business and give no thought to
how i il rum Yet many OF the members OF
the Roya s av snd S ATTENDED
raised their hands to make the organization
a success. These are the men. in q majority
helping hand in the past. never having been
sufficiently Interested In their partnership
e WORK its sas "w come ,Ss, ont ,ho o!
flourish advise the public at large what i'll
advised steps have been taken by the Supreme
And so We see a. r." with that delightful
jddy n and Us IN the trssh saving
that during his twenty years Of membership
Il have not been drawn to its social functions.
these features. &c. Isn't it strange that such
a disincnation should exist In view Of hl-
sp ssr lsfH in the the past should Choose him
as safe adviser in the present? Or can he di.
gest the work OF those who are Interested and
have given years OF work to these results. in a
heetinR moment?
II il well recognized that the medical stqH
OF the Royal Arcanum il Obliged to and does
give most rigid physical examination that
Is not surpassed BY any insurance company;
II A. L." knows OF any medical examiner who
is fraudulentv passing impaired risks II IA
his duty tn make known that persons name 70
the proper officials: and bow has he been
guarding his own interests in the past h"
being blind 10 such practises' What does
A. L." suggest from his great wisdom as
remedy?
That a receiver be appointed This is not
APPOINTED for insolvent bodies.
That a "proper assessment" be made on
the younr men in order to carry the Ola men.
is. but he would like the new men in the order
to nav for his insurance.
Such rates for new members can he estah-
llshed that will put new Likelihood INTO tho
organization on paying basis $50
"A L." certainly docs not contend that new
men should have different rate than present
members at the assessed age. therefore he
assesses the Young. including the proposed
new members to carry the INSURANCE or thu
old Does a H." seriously contend that this
would be an inducing cause 10 bring IN new
Our supreme body. after wears Of careful
reese arch and study has taken such acton
as mature reflection determined 10 he, 'nr
the best interest OF the mrmh"rs and IN
doing that 1t has attempted 70 protect all in
the true spirit OF fraternity
There Is no argument in cav'l. annse am
ridiculous charges Of dishonesty, ana Mh'l W.
can point out where mistakes have neen
made and better plan to remedy the s'ua-
ton let us keep our own connse, and give our
surplus time to study OF the s1tyati1n, atom
Chosen Friends Council
NEW YORK June 20.