The Newark journal., 1922-04-20
OUTLINES CREED OF
 THE KUKLUX KHAN
Statement by Grand Dragon of Arkansas as to What Klan
 Stands For

The Journal has received the following communication con corning the Ku Klux Klan with request that the same be published ::
 ITO THE KNIGHTS OF THE
 KU KLUX KHAN
 The Knights of the Ku KluX Klan, Realm of Arkansas, is q benevolent, patriotic, fraternal, non-seetarian, secret organiza- ton, and has for it's aim a high CT order of Amcricanism, nor als, and civic righteousness.
 It is anti-nothing except that which would be anti-American. It is unalterably opposed to uniting State and Church. It demands free public schools. free speech, free press, all of which shall be acquired through education and persua- sion. By this means we will create a sentiment and build morale that will result in the enforcement of the Constitu- ton of the United States and the State of Arkansas and all laws and ordinances thereof, through the constituted authori- ties in the respective places where the Klan exists.
 The Knights of the Ku KluX klan will not tolerate the en- foreement of law by mob, clique, or clan, and especially by members of the Order, who are bound by the most solemn obligation to abide by and ob- serve the laws of the land.
 This Order will not counten- anee or protect law violators of any character committed by q KIansman, and it will be the duty of your Klan to conduct an investigation and discover law violators and delVier them to the constituted authorities for punishment.
 It is already reported by the press that outrageous viola la tions of the law have L >~om- mitted in various sections of the country; by whom we do not know, beyond the fact that such violations have not been committed by Klansmen. Those who oppose the Klan are al- ways ready and anxious to at tribute degradation to the. Klan. Thosewho wish to vio- late the law do not hesitate to do so, if they feel sure that the blame can be laid at the door of the Klan, and thereby the guilty eulprit make his escape. There are others who would be very glad to have ofenses com mitted in order that they might charge them to the Klan, there by placing it in bad repute on that account.
 1t, therefore, becomes your civic duty as a Klansman to aid and assist the constituted au- thorities to ferret out and bring to justice those who are dispos- ed to violate the law. It will not be your duty to become ac- tive in neighborhood brawls or the settlement of petty do nestle differences, or to circu- late scandals afloat in your communities. You will do well 10 catch the lofty purposes of establishing in your communi- ty the highest possible type af American citizenship and be- come outstanding advocates of law enforcement. Thereby you will make your community a more likabIe place in which you and your wife may live i'll security and rear your child ren to be good citizens.
 You should so conduct your Klan that each member there of will be marked for his sta bility, sobriety, and right think ing. Make your lives count for good and you will challenge the best spirits of your com munity and country.
 The enemies of klankraft, aetuated by prejudices or per- sonal bias, are serzing and will seize every opportunity to bring our Order into disrepute, and it should be the purpose of every true and faithful Klans- man to SO demean himself that