Evening star., 1917-05-20
Americanization
of the Aliens.


the conclusion Of the great world war
that that subject is very pertinent at
this time. For that reason the bureau
OF education has been giving a great
deal Of time and study to the matter.
and has come to the conclusion that
the Americanization Of the alien is a
process OF adjustment to American con-
ditions.
Experts of the bureau who have
studied the problem from all sides are
OF the opinion that a number of fac
tors contribute to such a process.
Among other things the experts point
exploitation and defraudation by pri-
vate bankers, steamship ticket agents,
employment agents, and many others
who are apt to play upon the ignorance
OF these immigrants.
Another matter that has forced its
attention on the investigators in this
connection is the proper employment
OF the immigrant. 1t has been found
that substantial proportion of those
immigrating annually are farmers or
and rural districts. these immigrants
generally go into our factories and
shops. Such a proposition, say the ex-
perts. IL very bad. because. as a gen.
era1 thing. it leads to their physical and
industrial decline: owing to the fact
nature or training to enter such q
new field. It is the opinion Of these
oficials that the failure Of this country
to direct these men. once they have
able occupations is responsible for
many labor difficulties and industrial
tribulations disturbing the United
States from time to time,
Another question in connection with
this Americanization Of the alien. they
iS thA mi q M Afotrihnt3nn
aliens should not be directed to "col-
onize" with those from their own
country in our larger cities, but they
should be widely distributed. SO that
they will come in closer contact with
the people Of the country. and this will
help form them into what they should
ultimately reach.
Education. however, the experts point
out. is the most potent factor toward
inculcating American ideals and I'm
pulses into these newly arrived ammi-
grants. The English language and a
knowledge Of the civic forces of the
country are Indispensable, they say, to
the alien in adjusting himself to
America.
Naturalization is the last factor in
Americanization. and it is less impor-
tant. according to those making the
study. It is merely the legal pro-
cedure. they point out. applied after
the other factors have exercised their
the final step. however. it is necessary
that the standard Of qualification
should be high. and that the process Of
Americanization actually be contributed
ing the hearty cooperation Of all in
terested public and private agencies to
work together in q complete educa-
tional program Of Americanization.
With its utilization of $4,000, ,o00, 900
worth of raw products annually, which
makes it the most i'm
Live Stock portant single industry In
the United States, the
AnouStry. production OF meat ami
mails has given rise to some Of the
largest problems found in the market
ing Of the food commodities Of the
country, according to officials of the
Department Of Agriculture.
To large extent, it is said, these
problems are traceable primarily to the
great size of the country and to the
existence Of the cattle raising. the cat
tie fatteninF and the marketing and
slaughtering phases OF the industry In
three more or less distinct regions. for
densest population. and. therefore. OF
greatest consumption demand.
According to those experts Of the de-
partment who have made a very thor
ough study Of this situation the central
problem Of the livestock industry
from the point of view of the stock
raiser is to produce and sell his ami
mails at a profit. This, it is said, he has
found more and more dificult to do in
spite of the decrease In production, the
increase In demand and the marked
rise In the prices Of meats. At the
same time shippers and dealers have
encountered special problems, and the
consumer has found the purchase OF