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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16
Only Near Onancoc2l Virgini'
September 18th. 1854

To- ---:
Dear SRI now proceed % GIVE
you the reasons for the opinions | eX-
pressed in my letter Of the 2nd !nspnt
e9 fully as my leisure viii permit:
said that 1 did not 'think that the
present state of affairs IN thi country
is such as 10 justify thu formation by
the people, OF any Secret Political Sc
ciety."
The laws Of the United STA tys-fed-
eral md state laws-<'eclare and de
send the liberties Of our people. They
gre free in every sense-free in tine
~cnse of Magma Charta and beyond
Magma Charta; free by the SURPRISING
franchise of American Charters
which makes them Sovereign and
their wills the sources of ocnstitu-
tons and laws.
If the archbishop m ght say to Kine
John,
Let every Briton as his mind, be
free;
His person safe; his property Sc
cure:
His house as sacred as tire fame Of
Heaven;
Watching unseen. rs ever opel
door
Watch ng the realm the spirit Oh
the laws;
IFS fate determined by the rules OF
right,
HIS voice enacted in the common
voice
And general suffrage of the a-semhl
cd realm
No hand invis BILE TO write h;s
loom;
Nc demon starting at tho midnight
hour.
tt draw his curtain or to drag hin
down
To mansions of despair. Wide to
the world
D'sH'ose the secrets of the prison
wn'ls
And hid the groanings Of the dun
gem strike
The nuhlic ear-InviO'able preserve
The sacred shield that covers al
the land.
TIE Heaven-Gonferr'd palladium 81
the isle
To Bl tons sons. the judgment Of
their peers
On these great pillars: freedom o.
The mind.
Freedom Of speech and freedom o.
The pen,
Forever changing yet forever sure
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

Hon. William G. McAdoo made the
great mistake of passing up to his
managers and friends the question as
O his availability as candidate TO-
the presidency with reference to the
oil scandals in which he was remotely
involved. He should have relieved a.!
If them of this manifest embarrass'
ment and decided the question for him
self TIC our mind it shows that he
lacks the Clements Of true greatness.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

TIE Nat.o gal Association for the AID
,anc5 ment Of Colored People ana its
distinguished representative, DR.. W. &.
g. .Du Bots. scored heavily when Pres
den. CALVIN Coolidge appointed the
latter Special Envoy and Ministe:
Plenipo.entiary to represent him at
the Inauguration Of Pres dent King @:
Liberia. Of course IL was politica'
move but this does not lessen the sic
nificance Of the appointment.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

There will be q Negro Demccrat G
Party in the 1untry during the com
ing campo gn and the northern lax
cats are responsible for the e%,-ienc'
Of such an organization. Well It W.
ma,,a easie~ tor the Negro &epuhh
can Party throughout the country 2n.
there : no re son why ait OF US should
not be happy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

Hon. c. Bascom Slemp of Virginia
may have been against the Negro pUl
lie now seems to be nightly IN his
lavor if we are to Judge by the happen
ings ow takiny place in ana ABOUT the
White House at Washington.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

ty IN the Fail Oh 1904. hOu. t1euIy "A
Wise's Letter Upon Know Nothing
ism.
During the latter part of the sum
raer of 1854, the newspapers OF Virgln'
ia began TO direct their attention TO
The gubernatorial canvass that was TO
come off in our state in the next year.
Various prominent individuals were
spoken Of by their respective ir-enus
when IN the early part OF September
| 1854, the citizens OF Norfolk county &c
termined TO hold meeting and CORE
spond with these distinguished gentle
men in order to obtain from them an
expression Of opinion in regard . the
pcw party then said to be organizing
in the state. under the cOgnomen OF
/ Xncw-Noth !ngs. The committee OF cor
respondence appointed by this meet
| ing wrote TO the following gentlemen
VIZ: Ex-Governor William Smith
| Lieut.. Governor S. F. Leake, Hon.
John Letoher, Hon. James A. Seldom
{ and Hon. Henry A. Wise. All OF these
gentlemen very promptly answered
and all satisfa ctorly, with tie eXcepI-
t ion of Ex-Govel nor Smith. He an7wer
j cred after long time, but eXaslvely
! Mr.. Wisa's answer was prompt, PLAIN
! satisfactory and elaborate In rs let
+ ter to this comm ittee was rccogn zal
:he true spirit Of southern repub :
can and statesman. There was no docu'
ment that appeared en- he sHolec'
which bespoke so truly the sentiment:
of the Democratic party Of Firg II II
thc.r utter Getestation Of secret polit.'
cal societies and relig Gus NO e"ince
We g We this mastery prtdu't;on al
appropriate insertion IN the Bag nn.ne
If THIS compilation:
Mr.. Wees great letter, embracing
his most convincing comment is as
fellows.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16
MIR. CREAGER'S LETTER

MI. r. s. Creager, member OF the lie
publican National Committee from
Texas reprcduce5 in full the letter o
the great Henry A. Use in his cam
laign aga INST Know-Nothing.sm ant
is applyin gin toto to the present cam
paign AGAINST the Ku X uX Khan. He J.,
also aga. INST the Ku KluX Khan. lie i.lyt
reproduces the following excerpt from
the platform of the Democratic Nation
al Convention of 1856. Substitute 'Ku
klux Kan" for ",Know-Nothingism'
ard it would apply to conditions as
he! exist today Here is the plank:
EXCERPT FROM DEMOCRATIC
NATIONAL PLATFORM OF 1886
Whereas, since the foregoing dsciar
alton was uniformly adopted by CAL
predecessors in nat. onai convent ons
81 alverse political Ill, re Gus tt-'t
Las been secretly organized by Il par.!
claiming to be exclusively American, II
is proper that the American Democracy
should clear.y define It's relation there
20, and declare its determined opposi
ton TO all secret political soclet es, by
whichever nemc hey may &c c2!ied'
"fesolved. That the foundation af
this Union OF State5 having been l&it
N and its prosperity, expansion, and
preem nent example in free govern
ment built upon entire fire dom IN
matters OF relig. Gus concernment, and
no respect CT person in regard to lank
or place OF birth, no party can justly
be deemed national, constitutional or
in accordance with American pr mel
pies, which bases its exclusive organ-
zation upon religious opin ems ana ac'
cidental birthplace. And hence petit.
cal crusade in the nineteenth century,
and in the United States OF America
against Catholic and foreign born Is
neither justified by the past history or
the future prospect: of the country.
nor in unison with the spirit CT to,era
rl0n and enlarged freedom which pecu-
liarly distinguish the American system
Of popular government.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

People who eat end drink much and
who think little are in The category 81
bcgs and they should realize Il.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

Is cause some white folks are mean
tovaras Us IS no reason to presume
,..ay q. CT them are the same way.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

Promises mace oy some people are
Ike pie crust-eGsily broken. Don't for
&c, that.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

Co.o.,t recpe are just like white
recp,e for they are initiating them
...o.;, Of the lime.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

You cannot argue with some people
anu you lose time doing it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

Faith. without works is dead and SO
IS prayer without works.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

and against what, is II teVe!leu :
Against foreigners by birth.
These ringing declarations and ap.
peals to eternal principles are further
emphasized when he continues:
When we we're as weak as three m /
lions we relied largely On foreigners
by birth to defend us and aid us in sc
curing independence. Now that we are
twenty-five millions strong how : r
we have become SO weak Il 1ur fears
IS g aprrehcnd We Pre- tc be de2rived
CT cur Der by foreigners? verify,
this saemtE as if Know-Ncth:ngs }TcTc
:evers :ng the order Of things CT TIL"
there is another and d;fferen. feel NJ
+, en- that Of the fear arising from I
sense of weakness. 1t comes rat y
from a proud consciousness OF Ov e.
veen ng strength They W"y rtro
rather. and would kick like the pre- ]
grown fat It is an exclusive I not
sristocratic feeling in the true sense
which wouti say to the friends Of free
com born abroad: I'VE had need Of you
and were CAD of your aid when We
were weak but we are now SO indepen
dent of you that we are not compeEed
to allow you TO enjoy our Republican
privileges. We desire the exclusive use
of human rights, though to deprive you
of Their cmmon enjoyment will not en-
rich us the more and wi make yoI>
poor indeed But not only is 1t lev
eled against FOREIGNERS by birth but
against the Pope Of Rome.
But enough for this week. This DIS
tinguished Texan has called from the
srave the ringing declarations frora
enc, who has long since gone on be-
fore.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

The ANAL instinct in man is MS
81 a. st hindrance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

necessity from abroad for such secret
political organizations? Against whom
and against what, is it !eve!led
Against foreigners by birth.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

Democratic Meeting in NORFOLK Coun'
ty in the Fall of 1854. Hon. Henry A
Wises Letter Upon Know Nothing
ism.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

These ringing declarations and ap.
peals to eternal principles are further
emphasized when he continues:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16
CAMPAIGN OF 1855.

And then follows the explanation:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 16, 1924
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

There are four Protestant sects,
each of which is larger than the Catho-
tic, in the United States and the aggre
cate of which exceeds the Catholic by
majority of 9 S04,250 votar.es and
adding one sect smaller, by majority
of 10,447.S4S.
In Virginia there are five Protestant
sects. each larger than the number Of
Catholics in the state, and the aggre-
gate of which exceeds the Catho les by
q majority of 765 426 votarias.
Now, what has such a majority Of
numbers and of wealth Of natives ana
Of Protestants to fear from such min
OF tiles of Catholics and natural'zed
citizens? What is the necessity fer tn )
master majarity to resort to secret ~
ganization aga INST such m nority? |
put it fairly: Would they organize a.
III against the Catholics and naturaliz
cd citizens if the Catholics and natural
lied citizens were N the like maJolitS
of numbers and CT wealth or # MAORI
ties and minorities were reversed?
To retire in secret with such Il
majority, does it not confess
to someth ng VIII CHI dares not sui
Ject itself to the scrutiny Of knowledge
and would have discuss on Know Moth
ing Of its designs and operations ana
ends? Cannot the Know-Nothines
trust to the leading Protestant church
es to defend themselves and the souls
CT all the saints and sinners tor.
against the influence of Catho fcs?
Can't they trust to the patriotism and
fraternity of natives to guard the land
against immigrants? In defense Of thu
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

Mr.. WEES great letter, embracin
his most convincing comment is q
fellows.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-02-16

fIc lays further:
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20
ANOTHER STRAWMAN
 EXPOSED

The statement of MT. Stannard that the contract concerning Alaska thru freight rates about which Senator Wheeler tried to make a sensation re- lated only to the transportation of Mayo ore and the statement of Secre- tary Work that it was announced at the time the contract was entered in to between the Alaska Railroad and the Alaska Steamship Company that the rate was open for any transpor- tation line operating in Alaska, have unveiled another strawman.
 The essence of the charge hurled by Senator Wheeler was that the Gov ernment had sought to aid the "Mor- gan-Guggenheim" interests to gain a monopoly of Alaska traffic. The state ments of those who know show that there was cooperation among trans portation lines to provide a rate that would permit the shipping of ore over the Government railroad and facili- tate mining development, and that the rate provided no monopoly but was open to all steamship companies.
 So there you are. Another cam paign issue shot into the air like a sky-rocket falls a charred stick. - Juneau Empire.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20
NEW BOOKS ARRIVE
 FOR URBACH LIBRARY

One hundred new books arrived on Saturdays boat for Urbach's circu lating library, all the latest fiction and comprising many of the best sell lers. This gives Seward a library of nearly 1500 volumes, and to be had at the low rate of 15 per volume in case one is a member of the club. Now that winter is approaching no better way can be found to spend the long evenings than by retading. The new books will be placed on the library shelves as soon as they are marked and indexed.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20
LlTERACY

There is no doubt that the Literacy Bill, points out the Sitka Tribune, will be one of the big questions at the next Territorial Legislature.
 It is remarkable how many people think that this Bill affects Indians alone, but returns from former cleo tions and statistic show that whites also require it.
 The Tribune stands firmly for the Literacy Test. The sooner it be- comes law, the sooner will every il- literate begin to make the effort to qualify and study to become capable of exercising his franchine at the polls to the ultimate benefit of the Territory and himself
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20

Schroden, Kenai; Mrs. Cappers, Cur "; Wm. c. kilbey, Fairbanks; s. l.. Lawing, Fairbanks; Theodore Trulsen, Richardson; A. Cadwalder, Anchorage; w. D. Hopkins, Niagara Falls, N. Y.; MT. and Mrs. J. Davis, Fairbanks; S.. Claw, Nenana;. Louis Visca; Charles 4. Watson, Anchorage; Oscar Ander- son, Anchorage; John Bolica.
 Hotel Overland
 Edgar B. Murphy, Fairbanks; Ger ald Sullivan, Anchor age; T. N. Sunds~ by, Seattle; F. D. Caraway, Seward; Joe Dorey, Fairbanks; James Mcleod. Fairbanks; Robert Kleemann, Anchor age; r. E. Nelson, Cordova; o. H. Hardy, Anchorag; R. L. Cole, Anchor age; W. Heckmin, Circle; c. Hoffart, Circle; c. Stanley, Circle; John Comp Tell. Anchorage; Cap Ellingcr; J. B. Kelly, Anchorage; J. J. Linke, Anchor age: F. Bleecker, Anchorage, J. Haz- arolf, Fairbanks; r. Martini, Nenana; ; C. J. Erictsson; Otto Guiman and wife Anchorage; Alvin Cafieland, Fair banks: W. N. Lynch. Anchorage; c. H. Week, Talkeetna; Gust Long, Seldo- via; James KaIlis, Trail; Fred Mar tin.
 Hotel Sevatd
 Chas. H. Miller, :. Woodring, N. Brensted, San Francisco; Ruby M. Holler; L. N. Schocls, Joe Watson, c. c. Tetterby; H. N. T'eich, F. G. Mann, Mary R. Miller, Anchorage; Win. Scaife, Seattle; Chas. J. Goodell, Cor dova; pr. and Mrs. .Gayne V. Gregory, Anchorage; John Smith, Hans Laushe, s. Yamamato, Tony Sessa, Kodiak; Harry Reese, Anchorage; George McCalgon.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20

The proposed literacy test is not aimed against the Indians, as some papers in the territory allege, but "a ther would apply to all persons who cannot read or write, be he white or native. A law barring the Indian rom voting and allowing illiterate whites to, would not stand five a minute if passed. If the law is un- just, as claimed, and deprives citi- zens of their rights, then dozens of states where such literacy test has long been law, are wrong.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20

not nearly so serious if true, as the progressives would have the people believe It would not give a dollar a vote if these could be purchased, and one realizes the enormous ex- penses paid for advertising, speakers, etc., the remainder would hardly send a postcard to the male voters of the country. One hundred millions rais- ed for an election would not be much of a sum to spend for campaign ex- penses in a country as large as the United States. Politics are rotten, but not nearly so bad as the reform CTS would have one believe
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20

F. A. Hansen, general manager ot the Copper River & Northwestern R. R., arrived on the Yukon to meet Mrs. Hansen, who has been visiting in Anchorage and interior points. He returned on the same boat with Mrs. Hansen.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20

The charge by LaFollette support CTS that ten million dollars is to be raised as a slush fund to carry the election for Coolidge and Dawes is
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20
WARREN IN PORTLAND

H. P. Warren, who was in Seward during the early days of the Alaska railroad, is now engaged in sand and gravel business in Portland.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20

A new fashion paper says that skirts are to be shorter this winter. We rise to remark that if they are their wearers had better keep their necks clean.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20

Don't forget the masquerade at A. B. Hall, October 31. 1t.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20

Halloween Masquerade Dance on Saturday, November l. Watch for the Odd Fellows ads. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20
Classified Aduertisine

Salesman or woman to call on private homes, something new. Good proposition. Average $50 per week. Write o. M. Sinclair, 501S 43rd Ave. S., Seattle, Wash.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20

Fresh cigars and tobaccos at Schal- lerer's Alaska Shop. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20

F. s. Gordon, Anchorage merchant was a Seward visitor yesterday.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20

FOR SALE-Singer Sewing Machine in fine condition with all attach
 ments, cheap for cash, s25 takes Jt; inquire Gateway. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20

Eastman Kodak Agency, Schaller- CTS Alaska Shop. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20

Mems Second Hand Clothes bought and sold at Jordans Valet Service. Phone Madison 1O3.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20

FOR SALE-Some slightly used over- coats at bargain while they last. See JORDAN VALET SERVICE.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-20
AT THE HOTELS
Van Glider. Hotel

George Smith, Juneau; MT. and Mrs F. A. Hansen, Cordova; MT. and Mrs Eli Dehon ,Anchorag; W. A. Sites Anchorage; J. E. Holmes, Anchorage; M. Mayor, Seattle; D. M. Boutwell, Juneau; Mrs. Geo. Lenz, Chicago; P Lenz and wife, Chicago; A. Cadwala- der, Anchorage; N. Kilzmiller; J. M Dandson, Fairbanks; Ed R. lesson Fairbanks; MT. and Mrs. A. A. Shon- beck, Anchorage; Frank F. Freidle A. P. Anderson and Wife, Oakland Calif.; F. s. Gordon, Anchorage; J H. Hamil, Seward; Miss Lois Price Anchorage; Mrs. W. Spencer, Anchor age.
 Hotel Sexton
 c. Bowley, Louis Tinker, MT. and Mrs. John N. Jackson, Cooper Creek; W. s. Horning, Anchorage; B. s. Bar thof, Anchorage; c. A. Bathof, An chorage; J. P. Wood, Fairbanks; Otto
Milford chronicle., 1924-04-25

THE PRIMARY RESULTS last Saturday are no sur
prise to those the result of the elections two
wears ago. when Coleman du Pont defeated as the
result of over-condence the part of the voters who
then underestimated the effect that his political opponents
brought bear the voting under cover OF the over
confidence on part members of the Republican party
in Delaware Embodened by at the eectlon TWO
wears ago. actona fighters against General du Pon
came out into the open bitter attacks along the whole
political front; which acted smoke screen to confuse
the voters who understand the purpose OF their
personal attacks on Executive and those direct
ing the policy of party When the fact was made clear
that the contest was personal attack Coleman
du Pont to defeat his return the National Republican
Committee position which he has filled for many years.
to the advantage only Delaware but the entire ma
tion as an advisor and arseeing business well as
sagacous political the needs of the country it
was that the Republican party became aroused and
went polls last Saturday to emphasize their protest
against the wrecng which have been active for the
past year in Delaware The convention at Dover last
Tuesday delegates by the people, performed
their duty promptly effectively and their action will
be reflected coming State primary and the conven
tion to August when State ticket will be
named The Democratic party Delaware is not smiling
with so much happiness it did for the belief is general
among thinking Democrats that the Republicans of Della
ware will name ticket that will establish the party in
power after November elections. 1t be done by
general and hustng done at the prlmar
les of last Saturday. Coleman du Pont has the conf
of the Republicans of Delaware and his wonderful
victory at the primaries the statement to be fact
Milford chronicle., 1924-04-25
FRUIT OF RADICAL.DEMOCRATIC CONTROL

This Congress has been in session four months
has not passed any major legislation 1t has passed but
appropriation bill 1t has enacted any laws to
lieve the agricultural situation not enacted
reduction law With the exception of few private bills
it has done nothing in the way of legislation.
1t has not proposed or advanced any cOnstruc-
tive On the other hand blocked the pro-
outlined by President Coolidge his message to
Congress in December.
has sought to create political sensations rather than
enact laws
1t has usurped the powers of the courts and grand
ures and made mOckery of them rather than perform its
functions of a Legislative body.
has retailed sander gossip rather than discus
sed problems
1t has been a continuous performance of wind jam
ming and balyhoOng On the part of the Senate has
been rather low type of vaudeville in which Hen
nopolized the spotlight.
The blame all this does rest with Republicans
They in control either the Congress
Test votes in both the House the Senate clearly
that the radicalDemocratc combination in control of
both branches Congress- The that this combination
is in control of both branches of Congress proves that
could put legislative program had the desire
do So
This should be of especial significance to the agricul
ura sections of the country where the need for relief of
kind is very urgent. Democratic and radical
bers of Congress elected in 1922 made their campaign
the ground that they wanted Congress help the
Those who loudest their promises to this
effect have been the least redeem them They
have not made any effort to carry out ther pledges
The radical senators representatives elected from
agricultural sections spent their time since coming to
Congress revelng in political gossip all of it untrue most