The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-12-11
Elks Lodge
Adopts Patriotic
Resolutions

discomfort and insiG;ous propaganda
so pronounced AT this time in Amer
lea. and in other lands on account of
the world war which are threatening
the very foundations of Christian civ
ilization. the members OF Canon City
lodge OF Elks, in regular session. last
"Wednesday night. unanimously adopt
ed the following ringing and patriotic
resolutions:
Be it resolved by Canon City Lodge
No. s1O OF the Benevolent and Protec-
tive Order of Eiks OF the United States
of America, that
.'-hsreas, The grand lodge of this
uris 7dopted. at its last session. res
olutiofs ~ The American Flag de
claiinr '-l~ flag the emblem of our
free COVE 1t. and also declaring
this order disy lively American. and
pledging its me he's to use all law
ful means 20 chez 49,, prevent dan
gerous doctrines thBt i.-- IN our flag
and nation. and that ~ re-son shall
join or be permitted to Tcusain in this
order who directly or indirectly gives
aid, comfort or support TO the roc
trines Of the Bolsheviki. Anarchists.
~ w VI hhhfea oisahilaNions.
and
Whereas. This order is Intensely
patriotic and pledges it's members TO
uphold the Constitution and laws OF
This government, and
Whereas. There is an element in
society today which advocates the de-
struction of all government and the
utter disregard Of all constituted au-
thorfiy and the condition OF the times
j. such that all loval persons and or
sanizations should renew their obIi
cations OF LOYALTY. and use their best
eudsarors 10 promote and strengthen
LOYALTY and patriotism in others. and
Whereas. A vast majority Of the
members OF the !. w. W. and like or
carnations are aliens who have no
sympathy with the American govern
ment. or with American ideals and
institutions. and
Whereas. We believe the time has
arrived when every American must
assert himself and drive from our
midst all dis'ovaI citizens and purish
those who betray our country by their
disloyai acts. and
Whereas. We believe that no per-
son should be permitted to issue or
distribute. in any manner. any writ
ten or printed matter. OF onenly ex.
press sentiments tending 10 under.
mine our American institution or in
cite rebellion against our government.
and
Whereas. The l. W. w and similar
among other things are
now directing their propaganda
against the American Legion. sn or
san zation composed Of our men who
answered the call of their country in
the great world conflict. and
Whereas, We beiiese this organ.
izaiion shoold receive the hearty sup
rort Of every true and loyal Amer
lean, now therefore, be it
Resolved. by Cancn CITY Lodge No,
sfo. L. T.. o Elks. that we hereby re-
now our fealty and loyaty to the gov
ernment under which we live, It's in
stitu,ions and It's authority. and that
we hereby denounce and condemn any
and all persons who engage In. or ad.
Nccaie. any practices. or who adyo-
cate. disseminate or promulgate any
teachings, propaganda or theories sub
verstve of the government. its institu-
tons or its lawful authority And
We especially desire at this critical |
time in history 10 express our utter
contempt for any man or organization
of men. who so far forget their man
hood and The benign and beniicent
virtues and principles OF our govern
ment as to fail or refuse 70 render
willing and cheerful loyalty and iealty |
thereto. and be II further
Ferolved. That we declare said or
rnniza'ions 10 be enemies OF the coun
Try. It's members impossib'e MS Cit.
zcns. and dangerous ard undesirable
~ residents and We urre that nil cii- !
~ n+ who are arii'sicd with this or
~anlsa''on b. eenatursa'zed. and ,ha,
All fotcivn.hotn members OF said 50. |,
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