The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-23
FEARSCASTEGROWTH
Rabbi Simon ASSailS ExcIu-
Siye Clubs of Universities.
AROUSE DANGEROUS SPIRIT
Cause Osfrncism of the Youth of
the Common People, lie Declares.
Glass Distinctions Arising which
Are Unworthy of the Principles of
Founders OF the Nation.

The Rev Abram Simon. rabbi of the
/ Eighth Street Temple, preached a SER
mon last night on George Washington,
and the Influence Of The Teachings OF
American Democracy in All Parts of the
/ World. TO "a large congregation. a con
siderable part of which consisted of non
Hebrews. Or. Simon spoke at length Of
/ the prevailing tendency among Ameri-
cans to look down upon the so-called com
mon people
we are sometimes forgetting our de-
mocracy" said the speaker, and are
prone to treat with contempt the so-called
common people those that do not belong
TO the smart set But we forget that il
is from the ranks of these common peo-
pie that our great men, our patriots have
arisen. Another dangerous sign that we
are forgetting our democracy is the fact
/ THAI the caste and class spirit has taken
posse ssion Of our universities The youth
of the common people is ostracized at
the universities and private schools. The
exclusive clubs. societies. and fraternities
rule our high schools. private schools. and
universities. and other higher educational
Institutions
spirit Is unworthy.
rThis is foreign and unworthy Of the
spirit of our forefathers. the founders of
our country. who recruited the patriots
who shed their blood for liberty and the
freedom of this country from the ranks
of the common people. The public school
is the proper place for the education OF
our children. and not the private school.
where the spirit of class distinction and
caste is inculcated into their receptive
young and open hearts
Or Simon said that the spirit Of de-
mocracy of Washington and the thirteen
original States is gaining in power and
influence in an parts of the globe. He
argued that this spirit OF democracy has
reached Japan and China. and that the
Japanese people cry out TO MS this day
that we have taught them the democracy
Of Washington, the equality Of all men,
the black, the brown. and the yellow.
and that We must admit and recognize
them as equals DR. Simon said that the
people OF this country did not fully real
lie the meaning Of the present diplomatic
and legislative struggle that is being
waged between this country and Japan.
IL means, argued the speaker test Of
our doctrine Of democracy. and ne prophe-
sled that this country would emerge from
the trial and that democracy would be
triumphant.
Have Quit Sneering.
Referring to- the esteem in which the
United States is held by foreign powers.
Dr. Simon said that twenty-five years ago
the powers OF Europe sHcered at the gov
eminent of this country. saying st was an
experiment and would soon die O. natural
death.
But the experiment has proved the
greatest success of aI history" said the
spe ker, 'aud the spirit and the power
of that democracy which was derided
twenty-five years ago Is now all power
ful everywhere
Dr- simon, at the conclusion OF the
services. extended a cordial invitation 10
uon-FiehreWs and others not members OF
his congregation to attend the services
az the Temple and TO select the best
seats iu front OF the platform.