Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-11

ship a s highly a s those who have been
attracted by the love of liberty was
scored by Secretary Daniels of the
Navy in addressing the second session
today of the citizenship convention I'M
der the auspices of the bureau of nat
uralization of the Department of Labor.
at the Wilson Normal School.
Many have brought hither the ideals
for which our fathers gave their lives.
soon to be shocked that we heed the
precious heritage so lightly" he said
Their glow and enthusiasm in the
privileges of citizenship has given US
a new conception of the value of our
birthright, so that, while we open
doors of hope and advancement to those
upon whom citizenship is conferred
we have obtained from them visions OF
duty to our country and new apprecla-
ton of the benefits it confers upon all
who live under the protection of our
flag"
Keep Republic True to Standards.
The sneaker d cleared "it has taken US
a long time to learn our duty to the
new arrivals W 10 are to share with us
the task of making and keeping the
too often been content that they should
find a cold welcome and feel that the
America to which they had come with
passionate Ion ging for freedom was not
the America of Washington and JEFF
ferson. But I is a matter of rejoicing
that we live in 4 day when duty to our
new fellow citizens no longer permits
indifference to their welfare and their
training 1t remained for the last cabi
net portfolio. the Department of La
Dor, to originate, through the bureau
of naturalization. and organize sys-
tematic training for those who aspire
to American citizenship"
Speaking of American citizenship,
the Secretary said it admits divided
allegiance. THE man or woman who
aspires to American citizenship" he
said. must have a single passion. If
he loves other countries. it must be
love of memory. The oath Of allegiance
required of every person applying for
American citizenship in itself tells what
is expected
He said the oath of allegiance lis as
solemn ever administered and
it puts America first, last, all and in ALL
means and that it accepts no devotion
that Is not full and complete. rejoice
to be true to their holy obligation
He said IF there are those among US
who do not understand that it means
singleness of affection and whole-heart-
ed devotion-even handful-they
stand as monuments to the forbearance
OF a great people. forbearance that
will be slow to wrath. but quick to act
when il is known that the oath was
taken with reservation. or, that the
pledge Of fidelity was made to the ear
to be broken to the hope. If there are
those claiming American citizenship
who put some other country first. the
instruction being impaired in these
schools for adults will make impossible
in the future any citizens who look
back like Lots wife, deserving her
punishment"
Movement to Educate Immigrants.
The cooperation of the America n
4, Federation of Labor in the movement
to educate the immigrants to this coun-
try not only in the English language,
but in their patriotism to America, was
announced by Samuel Gompers, presi-
dent of that organization
Mr.. Gompers said there is no more
important function than this educating
Of the immigrants. He declared thai
some criticism has been made of the
work of the American Federation of
Labor in endeavoring to educate the
foreign workers brought to this coun-
try to take the places of the native
born Many have been brought to
this country against their will, blufYed
and fooled into believing that they
were to get better conditions, but they
are put into industrial servitude to
which they were almost strangers in
their own country.
There have been hundreds of thou
sands thus brought here, not seeing
dollar. have long hours and must pur-
chase all OF their supplies in the COM
panies' stores. and are as much tied
to the soil as were the serfs of old"
The speaker said he knows of NO
agency in this country which has such
A1d
declared that they are working to edu-
cate the laborer. He declared much
has been accomplished in that direc-
ton. He referred to the securing of
hoped TO see the time when there
would be eight hours for work. eight
hours for rest and eight hours for re-
cuperatfon throughout this country.
Mr.. Gompers referred to circular
recently sent out by the president of
the United Mine Workers Of America
IN the various organizations affiliated
with II notifying them of scheme for
lies This is only one of the movements
now being pushed by the America n
Federation of Labor, he said.
Commissioner Claxton's Address.
Philander P. Claxton. United States
commissioner OF education. spoke on
"Prepa ration for American Citizen
ship and Life" The speaker said there
are many more foreign born now in the
public schools than in the past and
urged that efforts be made TO have all
foreign well as native born children
in the schools. He said that the pri-
mary or grammar school education
would not only be secured by these
classes. but also a high school educa
ton. he declared il is going to be
necessary in the next generation.
The speaker urged in teaching the
foreigners that they should first know
something of the geography of the
country. its products, soil. mines and
meaning of the government. He said.
further, that he believed the federal
government should give annual appro-
priations for the education of the irnmi-
grants.
Moonlight Schools and Methods of
Reaching and Teaching Illiterates" was
the subject of an address by Mrs Cora
Wilson Stewart. president of the Ken
lucky illiteracy commission of Frank
fort, Ky.
Features Of Morning Session.
The morning session closed with an
illustrated lecture Of sixty-four slides
on "Americanizing a Community" by J
Henry Wagner chief clerk Of the bu.
. reau Of naturalization.
Nr. Wagner showed pictures Of The