The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-03-25

Treaty OF Unity" 20 end forever
tho petty jcaiourles Of on~ city of an.
other. has been entered into by the
people % tho Pacific Coast. as rvpr~-
scented by the Pacific Coast Acvertis
inE Clubs association and their
member clubs.
The treaty. In fun. follows.
Fully conscious Of the spicndor Of
the future that lies before united
Pacific Coast. and recognizing. as
citizens OF tho West. our stewardship
and our responsibility. We the PEG
Piles OF the Pacific Coast. thru
various organizations giving con.
crete voice 10 our sentiments. do
hereby enter into this agreement.
The Treaty Of Unity. and declare that
II Is our purposr steadfastiy 20 adj
here to the principles set forth In
this treaty a. document OF purpose
ard progress for our great Western
empire.
And to this end we subscribe to
these beliefs
The great stretch OF country along
THE Pacific Coast Is highway
boriered By n~lxhboriy people who
should follow thar pursul, Of com
munity development In amity and In
peace
The enormous undrveiopod coun-
try and resources o. this wonderland
give room and opportunity for all
who seek q homeland along our
shore.
The present movement 10 proclaim
the advantages and resources % all
communities In their ambitious pro-
gram Of upbuiiding and progrraa.
has our united support
Tho community that sets It's house.
In order and invites all newcomers 10
-ettss In that community and share
It's prosperity. Is the community ex.
pressing our united purpose and has
our united encouragement and sup.
port
The spirft Of corperatton hetwvrn
communities no often manifested IN
the interchange OF tnforrnaiion per-
tanning 10 this chosen land beside tho
sea. ~ accepted ss the spirit that
shah Dominate the activities OF AZ
ssrratorte. 60 this treaty.
We express tt~ hope that sne dsy
win come when the public press.
chambers OF commerce. commercial
bodies and corporate interests. buni.
n~ss clubs and the citizens them.
selves. shall accept and pursue the
doctrine of pralsinR their ow-n com
muniiies without rejecting on any
other locality In this golden empire
Of the West.
We bespeak the publishers Of the
press tth. mighty voice that speaks
70 all and mouths the opinions Of poo
piesl 20 discontinue the common prac-
tice OF capitalizinr in editorial or
r~pertorial column the apparent
weaknesses and frailties Of a sister
community.
We urr. commercial interests.
public and private. 10 refrain from
comparisons between communities
that are subverui6n Of fact. and
tend toward Misunderstanding and
lli.wfn.
We know tina, sN~ Eyes Of the
world are turned toward this western
shor. Of America: we realize that
many are looking forward 10 the day
when they shall sock this land OF the
setting sun as their future home.
Therefore. "a friendly neighbors OF
the West. with room for All who
come. Wv shall not engar. IN biek.
crings and evil speakings In tho be-
lief that by NO doing our community
shall be the plac. Of favor to the
newcomer selecting a home.
We must stand united for the West
with full knowledge that the inter.
ests OF any one community Of the
Pacific Coast are tho interests Of
every community; that the welfare OF
any one section. however small. is
the welfare Of all.
We are inherently and Justly proud
OF our Western empire OF states. our
counties. and our communities, and
maintain this pride ~ a Fundamental