The call of the North. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1923-1924, 1923-11-07

by the example of Olcott and Allen;
and such men as "Nat" Goldstein and
Harry Halves, ct al, would likely be
benefited, in the long run, by doing
the same thing. The Khan has no use
whatever for the swivel-chair, lobby
fed, fourfushing highbinders Of the
political arena. Which accounts for
the politicians hatred and fear Of its
influence in national affairs.
rS. 1t is awakening the American
people to realize the seriousness of
present-day conditions in their conn
try and to appreciate the sacredness
of their institutions. The campaign
of education which has been carried
on by the Klan into every nook and
corner of this country will be felt
through many long years to come.
Citizens are coming to see the respon-
sibility of citizenship. Both men and
women are being taught the sacred
ness of the right of franchise. If we
are not mistaken, the next general
elections will witness the greatest
vote that has ever been cast at Amer
lean polls. Truly the Khan is dis
turbing factor in American politics
disturbing because it stands for clean
methods and is opposed to the rule of
the ward healer and political boss,
most OF whom are ex-saloonkeepers
or thugs. The people of America are
becoming aroused-public sentiment
is awakening, like a giant aroused
from his slumbers, and is marching
forth to conquer for those ideals
which were embodied in the DECLARE
ton of Independence and the Consti-
tuition of the United States. There
has never, in the past fifty years,
ben such reverence for the flag, for
the Constitution, for free speech, free
press and free public schools, as that
which is being engendered by the on
ward march of the Klan to nationwide
political victory.
4. 1t is revealing the true at
titude of the metropolitan press to-
ward all things distinctively Ameri-
can. It has show nup in their true
colors the heretofore influential city
newspapers. 1t has proved, beyond all
shadow Of doubt, their su0serviency
to un-American and predatory inter-
ests and their actual collision with
the Roman Catholic hierarchy. The
campaign of Misrepresentation and
falsehood which has been waged
against the Khan by the metropolitan
press should be sufficient to prove to
any thoughtful citizen that "free
press" is largely matter Of theory
and not of fact. That the press is
chained down good and tight is too
obvious to admit being questioned.
In this battle between un-American
interests and native-born Americans
for it must be remembered that
only native-born Americans can be-
long to the Klan-the press has lined
up solidly against the native-born cit
henry of this republic. The press has
proven itself a traitor to the real
ideals and institutions of America
it has sold it's birthright for q mess
Of Jewish and Catholic pottage. No
wonder that papers are springing up
all over the country, brought into ex-
istence by public demand. No won
der that there is great possibility
that a competitor of the Associated
and United Press may enter the field
in he near future-as both the As
ISOLATED and United Press have prov
en- themselves absolutely malicious in
handling news relative to the .actiyi-
ties of the Klan. The eyes Of the
American people are opened-some
day the press will give an accounting!
5. In short, the Khan is saving
America. This is not an idle boast
it is plain statesment of an actual
fact. Of course this statement will
be derided by K. C. newspaper-men
all over the country-but we conf
IDENTIFY expect the unbiased historian
Of the future to make the same ad-
mission. The Klan is teaching men
and women the true principles of
democracy. 1t is teaching the ideal
Of service.
It is holding up, at all times, the
way Of the Cross-even though it
may lead to agony of mind and heart.
1t exalts the Christ as the individu-
ais criterion of character and calls
upon American people everywhere to
take up the Cross and follow Him,
obey His laws and respect His church.
In short, if the Khan We're to 20 to
pieces tomorrow its influences for
good would be inestimable- future
history would disclose the fact that
it has set back the enemies of Amer
lea at least two generations in the &C.
complishment of their nefarious
schemes.
The Ku Klux Klan Is a great Amer
lean institution. It was here yester-
day, in the dark night of the Recon-
struction era. It is here today-in the
twilight of reawakening America.
1t will be here tomorrow--in the sun
light of the millennial reign Of right
eousness, service and peace. But this
great day can never come until vice
and crime and lswlessness shall have
been done away, and the spirit Of our