Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-04-09
NATION DEMANDS
LOYALTY, SAYS
CEN. PERSH|NG
Warns That Foreign InfIu-
enCe, Dangerous in Their
Tendencies, Are Again at
Work in the u. S.
fRr The AssocIated Press

Philadelphia, April S.-A warn
ing that foreign influences, dan
gerous in their tendencies, are
again at work "to weaken the close
tie9 of friendship that bind US
to those peoples beside whom We
fought in the great war; was
sounded here tonight by Gen John
j. Pershing, who addressed two
mass meetings in concluding eXer-
CiseS of all-American day.
PraisinG patriotism Of foreign
born citizens, whom he said had
seen fighting under the American
flag in the Philippines, in Mexico,
land in France, General Pershing
said that often times their enthusi-
Iasm for America has surpassed
that Of any native born "who may
not always lived up to the obiga-
lions of their BIRTH
Our Duty to Aliens.
Many of US often consider too
lightly our obligations toward those
who come to cast their lot with
US, he said. MANY native Ameri-
cans into whom the importance of
liberty has sunk through genera
tions, are too often Indifferent to
the enlightenment of those whom
we have invited to our shores
Communities too often neglect to-
show Il kindly interest in their vel
fare, or proViGe educational oppor-
tunlties necessary TO prepare them
for the duties of citizenship. We
must make our democracy self
protecting and not leave the right
of suffrage adrift in the hands of
the illiterate and the ignorant. III
this republic is to remain the land
Of the free and continue to grow
in strength and usefulness, both
the native and foreign born who
exercise the right Of suffrage must
be thoroughly sChOoled in tho
meaning of democracy and in the
duties and obligations of the Citi-
zens"
Why U. S. Entered the War.
Pointing out that Americans
have no quarrel with those Of for
eign birth, or stock who cling tOI
the art. the music, the folk lore
or better traditions of the land of
their birth, but want them to look
to America as an inspiration, Cen
eral Pershing reviewed the causes
which led to the United States en-
tering the wdr-"The onslaught of
arrogant militarism supported byi
a certain disloyal element here at
home" and continued:
Nearly three years have passed
and We again hear the murmur of
dislOyalty. 1t is time to ask our
selves whether our patriotism is to
stand mute while this poisonous
propaganda dwarfs our conscience.
Shall we turn our backs on our
friends of yesterday? Are we ex.
peCted to Condone the wanton de-
structiOn in France and Belgium
and on the high seas? Have sacri-
fiCes of American blood already
been forgotten?
Loyalty without Stint.
I'VE demand one quality in
American citizenship, and that is!
loyalty without stint and without
reservation. Let us make it entire
ly clear that we have not place for
sO-Called citizens of German birth
or lineage, or any other origin
who, false to their VOWS, seek toI
prejudice American action for the
benefit Of an alien government or,
who would determine an American
question for a foreign reason.
I'VE earnestly protest against
the debasement of our citizenship
to promote political or warlike in !
reference with the affairs of a |
friendly people"