New-York tribune., 1921-04-08
Pershingg Warns of
Alien Influences
TO Divide Allies
General Condemns Foreign.
Born Citizens of u. S. Who
Seek to Weaken Friend.
ship for War Associates
PHILADELPHIA, April IA war,

PHILADELPHIA. April "A warn
ing that foreign influences. dangerous
IN their tendencies, are again at work
to weaken the clcse ties Of friendship
that bind US to those peoples beside
whom we fought in the great war" was
sounded here tonight by General John
j. Pershing, who addressed two mass
meetings in the concluding exercises
oi All-American Day.
Fralsing the patriotism Of foreign
born citizens, whom he said he had
seen tight under the American flag in
the Philippines, in Mexico and in
France, General Pershing said that
oftentimes their enthusiasm for
America has surpassed that Of any
native born "who have not always lived
up to the obligations of their birth"
Polnting out again, as he did in his
recent New York speech, that Ameri-
cans have no quarrel with those Of for
elgn birth or stock who cling to the
art, the music, the folklore or better
traditions of the land of their birth
but want them to look to America as
an inspiration, General Pershing re.
viewed the causes which led to the
United States entering the Wharf.-The
onslaught Of arrogant militarism sup.
ported by a certain disloyal element
mere at homeland continued:
Nearly three years have passed anc
again We hear the murmur of disloy-
atty. 1t is time to ask ourselves
whether our patriotism is to stand mute
while this poisonous propaganda
a"arts our conscience. Shall we turn
our backs upon our friends Of yester-
day! Are we expected to condone the
"anton destruction in France and Bel
GUM and on the high seas? Have sac.
Ilices Of American blood already beer
forgotten?
1--WE demand one quality in American
citizenship and that is loyalty without
STUNT and without reservation. Let u.
make 1t entirely clear that we have n(
place for so-called citizens of German
birth or lineage or of any other origin
VINO, false to their vows, seek to preiu
dice American action for the benefit o.
an alien government, or who would de
tcfmlne an American question for ;
foreign reason.
We earnestly protest against The
dcbascment of our American citizen
ship to promote political or warflke in
terference with the affairs of a frendl,
people"
Admiral Coontz and Mrs. Dougla
Robinson were among a number O
otner speakers at both meetings.
General Pershing delivered substan
italy the same address at both mas:
meetings here tonight. Another fea
turc Of the nights celebration was
great parade with thousands Of wa,
veterans, patriotic, civic and other or
ganlzations in line. Only the American
flag was displayed.
In the afternoon thousands Of schoo
children gathered in Independence
Square for patriotic exercises and tn.
singing of patriotic songs.
While Mrs. Robinson was speaking
at the Metropolitan Opera House, quot
ing from a speech of her brother, tn,
late President Roosevelt, on Sinr
Fein, man who gave his name as Pat
rick Magnify, Of Philadelphia, callet
from the balcony:
"Sinn Fein stands for Americanism!
Instantly there was an uproar, an,
cries of Lynch him!" were mingle,
with those of "Throw him out."
Twenty Shrners, acting as ushers
rushed to the man and he was seized
but Mrs. Robinson forbade his removal