New Britain herald., 1914-04-07
NEW BRITAIN ''YANkEES"
 ATTACKED BY DR. OMAN
Writes Stirring Political Ar ticle in Swedish Lutheran
 Church Paper.

The Yankees" of New Britain are at- ticle published in the current issue of '"Tempelklockan,' the Swedish Lu- theran church paper, which is edited by Rev. Dr. s. G. Ohman. That they have not shown an inclination to give the people of foreign birth fair chance in politics is the sense of the pastors review, and he suggests that it is high time that some Swedish res ident be given an office of respon- sibility in the city building.
 Taking for an illustration the won- 'derful progress during the past few years of the local Polish contingency, incidentally paying a tribute to Father Bojnowski, and attributing the same to mutual cooperation, Dr. Ohman makes an ardent plea to his country men to work together. Such action, he writes, will gain stronger stand ing in this municipality for the Swed- ish people.
 The Yankees" have, from time to time, betrayed the poor Judgment of considering themselves as the only Americans, asserts the pastor and, in the pursuit of their ambitions have trampled upon all others whom they branded as mere foreigners They have even taken it upon themselves to act as the political guardians of these aliens, it is explained, and, as a means of receiving the support of the so-called foreigners, the "Yan- kees" have taken into their confidence 8 few representatives of the European races and have conferred upon them the privilege of acting as their errand boys to secure votes for them or their candidates
 If then, one of these foreigners has taken a firm stand, asserted his rights, demanded acknowledgement and eMnced desire to do something for the advancement of his race, bitter cries of unreasonable demands have been heard from every side. Even the Swedes have fallen prey to this pro- cedure, says the clergyman.
 Reference is made in the article to the fact that City Clerk Thompson turned down a Swedish candidate for the position of deputy clerk last year,
 
 even an assistants capacity has been adjudged too good for a Scandinavian The republican party has always claimed to own a monopoly on the Swedish American vote, states the writer, but very seldom has it con- pensated any one of the sons of the land of the midnight sun, with ap- rointment to a decent office. The people should wake up to these facts, he asserts, and express their senti- ment in regard to them at the polls. That the Lutheran clergyman has watched activities in the republican party during the winter is evidenced by the reference he makes to the Dutch suppers He informs his read CTS that several candidates have been hungering for the mayoralty nomina- tion and comments humorously, that they must have been ravenously hum gry Judging from, the number of Dutch suppers which have been held. It is to be presumed, however, that there has been more talking than eating at these affairs, he adds.
 Regarding the coming election, Dr. Ohman, gives Mayor Joseph M Hal loran his hearty endorsement and pre- diets a victory for him by large majority.
 It may seem that the spublic is eu- titled to more lengthy explanation of his change from the republican to the democratic party, says the pastor in another article. He does not con- sder that action so important as to necessitate an interpretation at this time when his arguments might seem an attempt to affect the result of the election.