The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14
Parker Calls For
War Against Khan
In N. Y. Address
Lou;.;.n.'s Governor Takes Another
Whsck At Ku Klux In New
York Address

NlUS Mai.
I'm this critical day OF the b nation
and states" said Governor paf f'
who recently conferred with the 'eo-
eraI authorities regarding khan ac'IVl,
ties, you have the power to preacn reaI
Americanism, which will never let the
invisible governments rising, up on
every hand, including the khan, rise
superior to the government and ma
ton. =.
,riotic duty" the governor continued
you will put out OF business a; all 'he
'isms' that threaten the stability OF
state and national governments.
He urged The commissioners to IN
struct their agents to preach patriot
ism, love for law and order and rever-
ence for the constitution.
Unsound Doctrines
The workers Of America, he added, must have
trstec,ion against the unsound doctrines preach
Cd by some Of the immigrants. ''The people
somns into America these days are far dlHeFent'
he said. Iron those jealous patriots who founded
om government"
Referring 10 newspaper reports Of candidate
fx public Office in New York who had received
, threatening letter signed *. K. K" Governor
P,,k., said it was an illustration Of the great
menace with which the nation is faced.
mo tree can be strong and vigorous unless We''
rooted on firm foundation, and its limbs Tree
from br.akage, decay or dry rot," said Governor
Parker.
"No,hins is more beautiful than beautiful
tree. have always thought that this great
work Of nature symbolizes the United States
planted in the devotion, loyalty and affection OF
patriotic liberty loving people (the most solid
foundation known to mankind). with its various
branches standing for the states, representing Its
real vitality, growth and development.
True Source Of Growth
sTbe true source OF the vigorous, profitable
and happy growth. both Of state mad nation Is
represented by our ancestors from man OF the olo
nations Of Europe, who were brave and adventur'
ou, spirits, coming here to escape intolerable condi
tons In the old world, and whose intermingling
Of blood created the America Of today. They
were largely God.fearng, lberty.loving people, wht
Transformed non-productive wilderness into
marvel Of energy, activity, production and pros
per,y.
1.-THE people now seeking our shores are vast
" different, racially and temperamentally, iron
the sturdy pioneers responsible for the uuitet
States.
with the end Of the World war, and til
heartfelt desire Of millions to come to America
We should carefully scrutnize all those seekinI
10 come to our country and TO a greater degre
than even in history should rigidy debar thos
whose home life, manner Of living and ideal
unit them from developing into that class 0
citizen who represents srea. national asset
Citizenship Biggest Treasure
Our citizenship, represented BY our men, VI
men and children, is the greatest treasure Amer
"a possesses, worth infinitely more to US than a
oyr gold and riches combined.
Public health officials are constantly on Il
alert to prevent The introduction Of plague, pest
lence or disease into our country. The d
partment Of agriculture IS at all times on wate
10 prevent dangerous insect pests or animal di
ease being imported to our shores,
What about proper protection for our grea
st asset--our real workers, our producers, iorr
ins. IS they do. the very life blood Of our nation
1.-THE total population Of your great cit is Z
ported IS 100000. and the amazing statement
made that Of this number 100000, Or more TIL
IS PER cent. are Of foreign stock. Chicago b
I, per cent Of foreign stock, and in lar
number Of the eastern states and several Of I
western states these foreigners largely outnumt
our real Americans.
Congestion and Results
MANY Of these people, and even their Oh
dren. born here, do not speak English Eve
large city has recognized section" for the
foreigners, where their native tongue alone
spoken. Some feel an existence is all they c
ct out Of liie They are herded under M
crowded and insanitary conditions than ANNA
Look at both their physical and mental CON
ton. The majority can never develop into r
Americans an oman are bound to prove hea
liabilities, and not assets. nationally
Abolish the papers printed in foreign |,
suaxes. Make all read and speak our tongue a
respect our laws. Keep America for Amerie;
and admit only those foreigners who We kn
VII live up 10 our ideals.
"A determined effort should be made to est
lkA national desire fox efficiency and conn
sense economy, and every state should be ur
70 fall in line with this policy. Beginning v
The towns. cities, counties, states and national
every Official should be held responsible for ia
iul and efficient execution Of the work in
position to which he has been elected, and
representatives sent to the house and sen
should be patriotic citizens Of the highest ty
who regard their Office not for the distribu,
Of federal patronage but for the material z
Of al our people.
The welfare and prosperity Of every state
= important to the nation as are the stro
vigorous limbs to the tree, and while Il is
time The brain Of thinking Americans should
diverted from the dollar mark and all real,
tio.ie men and women should look to the
ture with determination hiatt when their Il
passes they will leave higher and more e1al
citizenship and infinitely better conditions
those who follow them.
Picking the Righ Man
Little heed has been paid to our instrume
hdes Of government. Too often a candidate
voted for because he Is q good fellow, beca
he represents the democrats, or because he rer
xnts the republicans, and small attention is ,
to The vitality important consideration as to whe
e OF not the man or woman selected for Of
is the most efficient and worthy for the place
"Similar conditions prevail in state sovemm
and from state government graduate into
national government with expenses today Of
government larger than those Of any govesnm
IN The world, and the taxpayer gets less retu
while The army Of otdee,holden steadily iucre,
and the drain on the public purse promises to
crease It phenomenal rate. Any change ir
these conditions or any determined effort to
away from the pie counter those who have b
long dependent upon the public for their lvi
will undoubtedly produce q fearful outcry.
eAlsel, are and saw soon will be absolutely net
sar ix this purpose, and these conditions mi
Just IS well Be faced now a later.
To-day. with the whole world upset and