New-York tribune., 1922-11-27
Chase.
Episcopaliar,,
Defends klarl
NeIls Hearers at Christ
Church X. of C. and B'nai
B'rith or kehiIla Called
Organization Into Being
Cells Enemies a Menace
Declares Bootieggers, Gam
blers and Corrupt Poli-
iicians Loudest i'm Protest

vigorous defense OF the Ku-Kiux
glen was made last night In Christ
Protestant Episcopal Church, Brock
syr. by Canon William Shsafe Chase,
its rector. While DR.. John Roach
ssraton was promising his congrega-
ZION at Calvary Baptist Church q SER
aon directed against "H lite Ku-Kiux-
ISM for next Sunday, and Jewish rab-
oss all over the city were attacking the
sian as menace to liberty and q be-
erayer OF true Americanism, Canon
Chase came warmly to its support, de-
elaring that its violent enemies were
more Of a menace to public welfare
than the khan itself
Canon Chase read from his pulpit
asfore his sermon q statement which
hs said had been sent to him by a
Gaaiified officer Of the klan in reply
70 his request for information regard
ng the methods and obiectivea of the
Organization.
ii Attacks HyIan's Stand
+ Mayor Hylan," Canon Chase's state
#nept read, Says it is vicious and
destructive secret society, menace to
our city. state and nation. A commit
see of Congress which spent several
days hearing the evidence of detectives
Engaged by great metropolitan news
paper and examining the heads and
kaders of the order decided differently.
sorae newspapers say the Klan is guilty
Il race hatred, religious bigotry and
@wi essness, that it usurps the powers
sI aeltee and the courts and resorts to
gynen nS and terrorizing, though os-
sensIbly ss rs done TO punish crime and
protect public morals. If this is true
40 follower. of Jesus, who taught that
We should love our neighbors as our
SELF, should be member of or defend
the organization.
But this pulpit desires to know and
Suide its hearers correctly into the
whole truth. From an officer of the
order qualified to speak in It's behalf
u asked for statement concerning
the organization Of the Khan. / re-
seiyed the following statement:
Built on Constitution
The Ku-Klux Klan is built upon the
Constitution of the United States. n
fs fraternal, patriotic order deyosed
70 maintaining the primitive ideals of
me Republic. Every member Joining
= takes an oath to support the Con-
stitution Of the United States, to be
a0yal to the flag and obey the laws of
the state in which he lives. This order
does not countenance or encourape
lawlessness in any form. II stands for
law enforcement through the duiy sp
pointed and elected officials OF ths
state. 1t will expel from it's member
ship any member who Is guilty of vio-
iating laws. The outragea credited to
this organization by the newspapers
are committed by persons who have no
connection with it except, OF course. in
rare instances, wherein the organiza-
lion, like the Church, is unfortunate
enough to have admitted into its mem
oership persons who are unworthy.n
This organization has been accused
Of being Protestant organization, but
It has no connection with any prot
estant Church" Conan Chase continued.
The Federal Council OF Churches,
through its administrative Committee
has recently announced that the re-
cent rise of organizations, whose mem
, hers are masked, oath bound and un-
known and whose activities have fhs
effect Of arousing religious preiudices
and racial antipathy, is fraught with