The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-29
IMPRESSION THAT MAJORITY OF FINNS
ARE SOCIALISTS SHOWN TO Be UNTRUE
Enthusiasm Marks Exercises at Anthonys Grove Participated
in by Delegations Of Anti Socialist Clubs of Roughton
and KeweenaW- Mayor Oa|a Gives Welcome

Yesterday was anti-socialist day in
Hancock. Two thousand adherents of
the Finnish anti-socialist organization,
representing branch clubs of Hough-
ton and Keweenaw counties were in
the city for the big demonstration
against the red flag of Socialism,
The day was n great success, and
those in charge OF the celebration were
greatly gratified over the enthusiasm
displayed.
explanation To the people of this dis
trict. For eight and one-half months.
during the strike OF the copper miners
OF this district, socialism was the
chief issue and the direct cause Of the
struggle.
The demonstration yesterday proved
TO doubling Thomases THAI the Finn
ish people as a class are not Socialists,
for the big majority of those partici-
pating were Films. While the strike
was on the impression gained circula-
ton that the Films generally were
Socialists, but the demonstration yes
terday upheld the contention Of prom
inent Finnish residents that only a
minority OF the Finnish populace are
followers OF the red flag.
The Parade.
At 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon
members OF the anti-socialist club of
Hancock gathered at the North Star
Temperance hall. Representatives of
the various branch clubs arrived
short time later and line Of march
was formed on Reservation street ana
the procession marched towards An
thongs grove. West Hancock. The
procession was led by the quincy
band. followed by the officers Of the
branch clubs. Members Of the Han
cock and Range town ORGANIZATIONS
came next while the speakers OF the
day brought up the rear. The Humu
band of Calumet headed the delegation
from Calumet and the county OF ke-
weenaw. In all fully 1,600 officers and
members marched in the parade.
The Exercises.
In selecting AnthQny's grove as the
meeting place the committee In charge
made q happy choice. 1t has com
modious accommodations and the spot
is an ideal one for an affair of such
size. Pretty shade trees form an excel
lent background. The platform for the
speakers was decorated for the occa-
1ftafF no
demonstration were well taken care oi
by the officials In charge ana parents
had no cause to worry about the sate-
ty OF their little ones. Apparatus Tor
their amusement had been provided
and they enjoyed the days activities
as we'll as their elders.
AT 2:3O o'clock Mayor Ojala, acting
as chairman of the day, opened the ex-
ercises with an address of welcome, In
both English and Finnish. Mayor Oja-
las address of welcome was in part
as follows:
Ladies and gentlemen and members
of the Anti Socialist clubs of Hough-
ton and Keweenaw counties. 1t VIII
not be necessary for mo to tell you in
detail the reason for this great gather
ing OF those opposed To Socialism.
Suffice to say that as an officer of the
Hancock branch of the Anti-Socialist
organization, on behalf OF the repre-
sentatives of that organization, l eX-
tend to you our thanks and appre-
citation for your interest in this move
ment and welcome you to the days ex-
ercises.
1T liz well known to the majority OF
the people gathered here that the pur-
pose OF the Anti-Socialist clubs OF
Houghton and Keweenaw counties Is
to uphold our representative govern
ment; to uphold and sustain more
mutual interest between capital and Ia
Dor; to combat with Socialism and to
defend integrity. love of home and
God. These are but few of the by
laws of the Anti-Socialist clubs.
Again I thank you one and all for your
interest and earnestly hope that COM
mencing today you will all affiliate
with the members OF the Anti Socialist
leagues and unite to fight this debasing
evil"
Mayor ojala's remarks were greeted
with rounds OF applause. the spirit OF