The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-10-02

Women of Mesa County, 1t carries So solemn messaqe.
.hat we have asked Mr. Vincent to permit its pub
rsa'loh IN our chain of papers, and have his
mere are very few Ku Kux in this county, and it to-
ose VINO may be approached to take out membership
hae TINS letter is conside ed by the editor be valuable
very WORD IN it is worthy of your
huS Man 1t is organized has many members is
We IN this community. Its membership is limited as
aerStand to native born white Christian citizens Its
~ statements describe its objects to be to support
Ch sany the separation church and state the pub
lie schools the Constitution of the United States and
Fct enforcement of law.
do not question that large percentaoe Of it's mann,
osishp is made of good citizens with an earnest de-
to advance these objects They doubtless believe
ha' such an organi7 alton the Ku Klux is prop
r and effective way to advance these objects
believe they are mistaken believe, if they will
;tual operations they will abandon it a dangerous
n'rpment which they control, and act publicly
public affairs with other citizens.
believe can discuss the Klan with as little preju-
Dice as anyone can discuss such organization
AT least what about to say ought be said pub
/ ely by someone.
II the Roman Catholic church, native born CITIZEN
ncieve in maintaining this Government and its Consti
uton business is not dependent on any individual or
anizationi as citizen naturally interested in
ne business and community life of this community and
county, state and national affairs, you are
WIN, therefore speak citizen another on a
bjt that has suddenly become very vital to every man.
W an, and child in the community
1t is the effect of such organization and the rea
ms fer its effects that will consider
am stating simple fact when 1 say that whatever
ire ebect of the Ku lux Klan may be- its effects
that many people do not discuss it publicly but only
peak OF it in confidence with their intimate friends
e' who have been friends associates in this town
nd county fo years haze become enemes men who have
usted and respected ecch other who have acted and
sociaed together for years business and in social and
li'i"a life doubt and dstrust each other some
have suddenly severed business and social re,aons
ere is today deep seated i'll WILL distrust prejudice
no fated smoulderng in this community which did not
kit few months ago
Ma
or hgh public office not because of the views and
NJ DE OF these candidates vital national state
e rut SIMPLY because they in favon of are
p sed to the Ku Klux Klan
Is this healthy condition for any community?
Does it promote Christianity. Christian conduct
atriosm?
ry persons who prejudiced, mercenary pol
clans who want votes by they get them?
The administration of Government, the making and
enforcement OF law are purely public matters Secret
ganz tons actively taking Fart in pot cs-that is pot-
ica a irs-are inconsistent with both the letter the
spirit of the Constitution.
TIE Klan to further its objects actively in politics
IT, to accomplish its it succeeds placing
nd dates in office and in control of the Government it
as succeeded in pre- enting every citizen who is not
namber of it, from having any voice part as citizen
his or her Government.
rs action is beyond it's own control
The average number probably pays more attention
to its actual cement than the average citizen gives
to the actual management of his lodge church
E cry one wfo wants to profit by it will Join it for
mercenary ends.
cry politician who to use it will join it or
AXE bargains with its officers
aw officers who fail to do their duty join it for self
protection
Truth does not need the mantle Of secrecy Secrecy
molly gives opportunity for abuses to thrive 1t fur
shes safe portunty for lawessness and malicious
inded persons to terrcrize and njure their enemies
eop'e who organize crety always have among their
,ombers indviduals who are seeking and looking for
omehing to do and someone to regulate In this they
'gnore the law and Government.
If an organization has the purposes professed by the
Klan is devoted good principles of Government It's
members shin should be public its officers known Their
flu nee and standing and reputation are essential to
give the organization standing and credit
IF the heal of the local Klan o garization. whoever
he NAV re- is worthy ct'zer loyal to his family honest
n his business relations, fit man to represent the
renhood ard womanhood of the community, ms name
shcmd be known to every man and woman III 0'e CUM
munty. 10, ,5-L.-
bn is the worst possible influence organization can
Can YOU imagine man denying to his sons ana
prehters he is member OF an organization "hos
prirc ples are just?
Can vou imagine the effect the character and mind
II tov or girl who should eahn hear report that
h ir father is member of secret oganization whose
em,bership he denies?
Can Won &c nceiye of sensible and thoughtful man
oted to principles which he believes necessary to
e, We his Government, who will rot boldly proclaim
hose prncipes and also his membership in any organza
On that supports them. deny to woman place in
ich organization? f 80
ire among tie Of Government The Con-
ftuton forbids relig qualifications for ofice II
free speech and free So long as the
nent is able maintain these rights to every ctr
en- there is not TIE slightest danger that organza
~ rublic or secret religious overIrm this Gov
mn ent or put its peonle exclusively in charge
have taken active part in public affairs cit