New-York tribune., 1922-12-08
Anti-Ku-Klux
Crusaders Here
TO'UproOtKlan'
less,lss.s irsn sas, sa.l

NfogeQ Dy hlHNnNtN uHhiNen q" tt'N
ron the order rather than have their
names used
"information disclosing the Kians
netivities-its persecution Of Jews.
Roman Catholics. negroes and foreign
born Americans will be submitted ~
Mayor Hylan and Commissioner En-
rfght ae fooH as DO can be prepared.
We will establish headquarters and
nut a large staff Of Investigators Do
fhis Geld before the end OF the week.
The fght here viii BE- launched under
favorablc auspices. We already have
che cooperation and support of lead
fng Protestant. Catholic. Jewish and
foreign born citizens. The stand taken
hy leaders 10 The public life OF this
cify assures us that the 'nightgoWn
organization will be rcpudiatcd IN an
unmistakablc manifestation Of public
opinion.
Plan Is Educational
sour entire plan is one Of eduea-
fion. Our mission as an organization
~ 20 create better feeling between
racial and religious groups. We do
not fight the Ku-Klux Klan with its
own weapons. such as social. com
mcrcial and political boycott, but We
10 make it unpopular 20 be affiliated
with the society by showing members
and prospects The dangerous activities
in which 10 is engaged
"Ne propose 90 destroy masked ter
Jorism in this country. Investigators.
attorneys, lecturers, field workers and
volunteers are already enlisted in the
battle 90 eradicate klanism. Every
man and woman who is American at
neart, regardless Of race, religion.
politics or condition in life, Is invited
20 become member of the league"
The ccnunciatio1 ~ the klan b.
Governor Parker was coupled with an
assertion Of bis dctcrm.n nation 20 en-
force the laws Of Louisiana. The creed
81 the ku-klux Klan, Governor Parker
said, "secthes with patriotism" but
the Attorney General Of the state is
occupied in an effort % run down per
petrgtors Of outrages who are believed
20 be- ncmbcrs Of the organization.
's0 long as ] am Governor Of the
state said Governor Parker. 81 will
never turn over the functions Of gov
eminent 90 any outside organization
whatever. am going the limit i1
Nying 20 uncover perpetrators Of out
RACES and violations OF law supposedly
ehargcable 20 the ku-klux Klan.'
know Officials Belong
Many county officials in the sixty
four counties Of the state % Loui-
siana. the Governor said, were locally
known 20 be klarsmen. This, he de-
clurcd. naturally initiated against sue
cessful prosecutions IN such parishes.
Declaring himself a csbyterian. Cow
ernor Parker added that he had also
been Free Mason during thirty-fve
years. he denied that any Masonic
lodge in bis tate had ever discussed
me Khan
Tho Unity League. which maintains
NATIONAL headquarters at 127 North
Dearborn Street. Chicago. WAS founded
under the leadership Of che late Bishop
Samuel Fallows of the Reformed Epis-
copal Church. lts directorate is made
up q lay and clerical leaders repre-
sentnc the several racial and religious
groups in America. Included In 1t are
Patrick III. ODonnell. chairman, Grim
inal lawyer; Robert j. Shepherd,
treasurer. Ernest ID. BOYLE. Governor
~ Nevada; M. c. Mcche.a, Governor Of
Ncw Mexico. the Right Rev. Monsignor
j. /. NoN, Callistus s. Ennis. Robert
NJ. Sweitzor. Samuel j. Andalman,
Rabbi Leon Fran. Dr. S. N. Melamed.
Thomas =. Mcdonald. secretary Catho-
Iic Order Of Forcsters: Rabbi Abraham
HirschberF, Patrick j. Carr, DR.. Joseph
,tolz, the Rev. W. J. McNamee. Dr. Max
Ihorek and Joseph G. Keller Accord
ing 60 the declaration Of league officials
recently published. 40 per cent o. its
membCuhip is Roman Catholic and the
rest evenly divided between Jews,
negroes and commandments Of Protes-
tsnt churches.
Plan Fight on May6eld
Secretary Ruledce said the league
already had launched a campaign 70
prevent Earle B. Maylold, elected IN
Texas with the support Of the Klan.
from taking bis seat IN Congress. lie
added.
40 member Of the Ku-Klux Klan
can hold Office without being guilty Of
treason. We oppose Mayfeld OF the
basis Of treason. The oath Of ale
glance taken b. a Ku-Klux member 20
his emperor renders it impossible for
him 10 be faithful % the government OF
thc United States
Thc Rev. Oscar Haywary. KlokarG OF
NNN hANN now NN WV ANAnf NlNNINNt
quarters close By those IN temporary
possession of the American Unity
F. League officials. lie denied last night
cither knowledge Of their presence or
interest IN their activities. The Klan
lecturer said be had received no invi-
raticn from Assistant District Attorney
Pccora 20 visit him al his Office In re-
gard 20 activities 81 the Klan IN New
York City and especially with refer
crce % Tie threatening letter alleged
te have been addressed from Klan Local
"a 20 forner Assistant District Attor-
ney Brogsn. 10 was said last night
M. Pecofa had summoned Dr. Hay
wood 90 appraH
n have received no communication
q 1ny sort from Mr.. Pccora or any
rity oficlai.- Or. Haywood said II
have declared repeatedly my anxiety 20
assist New York City officials in any
manner possible