Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-21
OFFER NOVEL ANSWERS
TO GAIN CITIZENSHIP
Aspirants for Naturalization Ex-
amined by Official

Hearken all We would-be citizens of
Ehis great republic and don't con-
ceive the idea that the money of the
country is made by the trusts; that
John D. Rockefeller is the head of the
United States government. or that
when a bill passes congress it goes to
the supreme court. For semi-monthly
examinations for citizenship rights are
being held in the superior court and
while you will not be asked the cause
of the high cost of living or why is the
tariff, you must have a fair knowl-
edge of what's what and who's who in
the affairs Of this government.
The examination yesterday was con-
Quoted by Frederick Jones, govern
ment examiner under the supervision
of Judge Wilbur. and the questions
asked and answered showed that the
average foreigner is better acquainted
with the governing laws of this coun-
try than the average native born
American.
The applicants stand in row like a
team in a Spelling bee," and those
answering questions correctly are re-
quested to be seated, while those fail
ing to give correct answers are rele-
gated to the foot of the "class."
One of the Ounces in the class, a
the proceedings for a time yesterday,
by answering the following question:
"Who makes the coin used In the
United States?"
"The trusts" answered the German
candidate, brightly.
He was ordered to take q position
at the foot of the "class."
when a bill passes one house in
congress, what is the next move in
q a "
asked Jones, of Harry Thompson, a
subject of Great Britain.
"It goes to the supreme court" he
replied. He was lined up alongside
the German.
''It goes to the president for his sig
nature" replied an Irishman to the
same question. He was also sent to
the foot of the line.
After the court had instructed sew
eral candidates that bill must pass
both houses and have the signature of
the president to become a law. Jones
asked a Bohemian candidate. who Is
the head Of the United States govern
ment?"
"John D. Rockefeller" was the an
swer
"President Roosevelt" said another.
president Taft" replied third,
who was asked to be seated.
Jones of a native OF Sweden.
"Dey Republicans" he answered.
what are the three principal de-
partments of the government" was
asked of another candidate.
"The army, navy and the marines,
he replied. He was sent to the foot
OF the row.
"How many houses are there in the
state legislature?" was asked OF
German.
"Chust one" he answered.
"There are two" replied an Irish
man. "The ASSEMBLY and the sinnit."
aTs there any difference in the man
ner of electing a president than there
Is in electing a governor of California;
was asked of an Englishman.
After some hesitation, the English
man answered:
Jaw, there is no difference don't
y know" ,-,s 49,
nrinciples of electing governors and
presidents, and an Austrian was asked; -;
"How are the members Of the senate
elected?" ooa
rive subjects of Great Britain who
had passed creditably were lined IN
front of Judge Wilbur,
"Are you attached 10 tne pIIHcipIe0 '-
of the republican form OF govern
ment?" he asked.
Eyes" they all replied.
"If you had the power would you
give England a republican form Of gov
ernment?"
They all said they would, except
Father Patrick O'Flynn of Ireland.
"a monarchial government is the
hest kind for England" he said.
Among those who were admitted 70
Fo+her Patrick O'Flynn. Frank r.
Fraiich. Edward E. Erickson, James
q Ford and Theo ]. Irwin.