South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-30
REAFFIRM LOVE
FOR OLD GLORY
Polish Federation in Session
Here Demands ReeStab-
IiShment of Poland.

Resolutions reafirming their un-
shaken loyalty and attachment to
the American flag, their desire 20
make the Polish residents Of this
country better citizens, and demand
ing that the rights Of the Polish in
Europe be recstablished were pass
ed Wednesday morning by the Po-
Ish Federation OF America, now in
session in Hungarian hall
The resolutions follow:
Whereas, the Polish Federation of
America is an organization OF the
Polish people in the United states,
dedicated 20 protect and promote
the welfare OF said people;
Whereas. the Polish Federation Of
America is a democratic, patriotic,
and progressive organization;
Whereas, DE Polish Federation OF
America has inscribed upon its ban
ner a lofty program Of educational,
economic and political development
Of the Polish people;
Whereas. the federation consists
chiefly Of American citizens Of PO-
lish extraction; therefore. be it
Resolved, that we declare and re-
affirm our mistaken loyalty and at
tachment to the American flag and
the country. Of which we are citizens
Cand our love for our mother coun-
try in Europe. where many of our
blood relations reside);
We declare. further, that we shall
increasingly labor 20 advance the
educational and cultural proficiency
of the Polish race in the United
States, to the end that they may be-
come the better citizens;
We deman firmly and unequivO-
caIly the reunion Of all Polish terri
tory in Europe in a sovereign state,
Independent politically and econom-
ically. and we shall work for con-
summation Of this demand with all
means at our disposal. Only a united
and free Poland, possessing self
government and her own army for
the defense of her frontiers. can be
accepted by the Polish nations as a
permanent solution OF the Polish
question, whereas half-measures
and an incomplete decision in th1s
matter will not satisfy the Polish
people and will not secure perma-
nent peace in Europe.
We express our homage to the
memory Of HenryK SienkiewicZ, one
% the greatest writer's of our days
and a great Polish patriot. whose
days were ended at his chosen post
of duty. as a samaritan bringing
relief 10 war-ridden Poland.
We appeal 10 the Polish element
in the United States TO join the Po-
Hsh Federation OF America. which.
in addition 10 being a truly demo-
cratic organization, operates the
best system CT fraternal life insur-
ance.
We express our appreciation to
those of our workers and supporters
who helped US TO build up this or
ganization until il stands upon the
present strong foundations.
For the delegates TO the fourth
general convention:
J. Blazejewski, A. Wojtal j.
Kajzer. committee on resolutions.
Convention ClOees.
The convention closed with the
Wednesday morning session. Among
the things accomplished are: The
creation Of a department of edu-
cation. the founding OF Polish Ii
brarics, maintaining scholarships
for poor students desiring higher
college education. and forming of
bodies of scouts in connection with
the various courts OF the federation.
The first division of scouts is 10
be formed here by the local court.
The delegates present voted 10 use
the $4,000 surplus fund in defraying
the expenses OF the administration.
instead OF dividing il as dividends 70
the insured members. Also 10 for
ward $50 10 "Macierz Polska," Nil
waukee. Wis, fund TO assist poor
students in securing necessary
Polish books used in public schools
at Milwaukee.
The officers elected for the next
two years are as follows: President.
:. Lempicki. third term: vice presi-
dent y. Rakoczk: second vice presl-
dent. Mrs. X. Szczwiek; general sec
Rotary. Peter Markowski. second
term; treasurer, s. Labiszak, third
term. physician. Or A a. krygier.
directors. John Lazewsli. Stanley
DZierzgowski. Bernard Adamkie-