Phoenix tribune., 1922-06-17
chief OF BEAVERS
Sees real MEANCE
in KU KLUX KLAN
(By The Associated Negro Press)

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Chicago, H., June 16.-The recent
demonstration of the Ku Klux Klan
here when they initiated 5000 mem
bers; the report from Texas that
mob army of white men were march
ing on peaceful colored community
five men lynched or burned in the
same state, two in Georgia and one in
Arkansas, with numerous K X. K
activities punctuating the news from
every section of the country, has
aroused considerable comment and
interest here. Men wellknown in
public life are deeply concerned at
the dangerous trend of racial rela-
tions, but mostly express a preference
for not being quoted. The reporter
was seeking opinions, but he wanted
them backed up by the givers Fin
nally he met Major A. E. Patterson,
supreme chief of the Beavers, former
judge advocate with the 92nd divis-
ion in the world war, and a leading
member of the bar here. What do
you think of the situation and what
program must be pursued" the re-
porter queried."
Active and courageous oposition
through organized effort is the real
solution to the menace of the Klan
and similar un-American organiza-
tions," declared Major Patterson.
THE same methods must be used for
defense which are used against us.
We are naturally law abiding peo-
pie and it is discouraging to see the
readiness with which our white
neighbors accept the rule of the lynch
er and terrorist, but there are motives
behind mob law which we do not al
ways consider" The practice of
lynching is permitted in the south to
show disregard for due process of
law in the punishment of alleged
crime on the part of our group and by
so violating the law in this regard
to make plausible the violations of all
other law as applied to Negroes This
underlying cause has an economic
background, and is as well-known to
the aristocratic southerner who pro-
fits by it, as it is to the active partici-
pants in the lawlessness.'
The American Negro might as well
face the fact that the deadly propa-
ganda of race hatred is being spread
far and wide through both open and
secret channels and while he care
lessly and unpreparedly goes his way
hoping for the best, enemies whose
virulent efforts break out simultane-
ously in such widely separated CEN
ters as Portland, Oregon, Texas, Chi
cago, and New Jersey are plotting
his downfall civically, economically
and every way possible Here in Chi
cago they are making an effort to
keep white women from employing
colored cooks, using the specious plea
of give the work to your own" This
is time for union and our best minds
in America ought to draw close to-
gether in an effort to protect our in
terests, our families, and our future.
"The N. A. A. c. P, the Equal
Rights League and similar organiza-
tions are doing good work and de-
serve greater support than they re-
ceive- The National Protective Or
der of Beavers, however, think, has
the right idea. 1t is a secret organ
ization whose purpose is to bind its
members together for protection Our
rapid growth is due to the instant
approval which our principles meet.
Every red-blooded Negro who stands
for real ideals and who is willing to
defend the right fearlessly, with his
life if need he, is eligible | feel that
this law abiding, American, and yet
self-reliant course is one which will
finally win US respect
The home office of the Beavers at
129 E. 31st street is flooded with
letters from men and women from all
over the country, praying for a new
deal, new leadership, new defense.
We are for humanity in general, but
the Negro in particular. The course
of the Dyer Bill is being watched
carefully. If a suitable bill is not
passed it becomes more evident that
public sentiment and official opinion
condones our mistreatment.
Delightful Affair