Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15

and as members, true Daughters cannot
Shirk the responsibilities that the ex-
igencies Of the moment have thrust
upon them. Every Daughter OF the
American Revolution who has sworn to
uphold her constitution Is thereby bound
to do her utmost to help maintain the
institutions Of this Government and to
be an absolutely loyal citizen. If that
be politics, then politics Is her duty.
The erection Of monumentS--to
which some kindly souls have suggested
We confine our efforts-is an excellent
piece Of work, but nowadays we must
place substantial milestones along the
highway Of progress or be left to
languish in the shadow Of memorial
monuments.
Sitting still for 500 years is one way
OF becoming an aristocrat,' remarked W.
L. George, the English novelist Obvious
y that Is q theory quite contrary to
the accepted method Of development In
0 powerful and active organization Of
the type Of the Daughters Of the Amer
lean Revolution.
Concern yourselves, I beg Of you,
with the sinister influences which are
50 palpably n1enacing the inner life
OF your America and mine. More par
ticularly should safeguards be thrown
about the youth Of today.
National defense does not connote
material and physical protection alone.
It means concerted effort to keep alive
the spiritual flame, without which the
idealism Of any country cannot long
be sustained.
Backs Oath for Teachers.
"other things beside charity begin
at home, and one does not have to reach
out very far to encounter an alarming
number OF existing evils. Naturally, our
first thought Is for the public schools.
Assure yourselves that the instructors
In your communities are of the right
caliber and are teaching sound Amer
icanism instead Of instilling pernicious
doctrines into the minds Of their pupils.
"A Nationwide movement is on foot
to enact laws compelling professors In
college and State universities and teach
erS in public schools to take the oath
OF allegiance. In some States, bills of
this nature have already been passed
by their Legislatures. The critics of
this law maintain that 1t hampers per-
sonal liberty and the right of free ex-
preston. In what way Is one restricted
by promising to uphold the Constitu-
ton Of the United States? The Chief
Executive Of our land, the judges of the
Supreme Court, the members of Con-
oficeS of power and control, are re-
quired to take the oath Of allegiance.
Then why not those In whose hands
virtually rests the future Of this coun-
try?
system, supported by taxpayers Of all
FIa from tina Uyhn Labor SVH
mine or factory to the acknowledged
captains Of industry The universities
and colleges are maintained by Ameri-
can citizens. Therefore, why should
not the producers have something to
say about the manner in which their
money is to be spent?
fragrant cases Of un-American tend
encieS have have been brought to light
and exposed. Exotic theories are pro-
mulgated In the name of science. Dis
dain for law and order and contempt
for our accepted form OF Government
are subtly injected into the teachings
Of history. Such practices are defended
by the advancement Of the decrepit
theory that both sides Of the question
should be presented to permit the form
ing Of unbiased opinions. This may be
the proper system for the seasoned
adult, who presumably can, If he will,
revoke his errors when faced with the
consequences Of an unwise choice.
Chances Too Great.
with the young, the chances are too
great, for there dangerous inequality
exists. One does not place before q
delicate. child q cup Of strong black
coffee and o glass Of milk; or a big
cigar and o stick Of barley candy; or
a narcotic and an orange, and In the
name Of progress and freedom insist
that both must be tested In order that
| the child be given the right of choice.
I Instead, enc carefully supplies only
what will make for the development
of the young body and assure its nor
NAL growth. Why, then, apply the very
opposite theory when dealing with the
delicate and impressionable fabric Of
the mind?
"Are you sure that in the public
schools OF your community there is not
well organized and nourishing group
known as the Young Pioneers? And
| If so, are you aware that its object Is to
defeat the purposes Of religion, Of the
| Boy and Girl Scout movement and Of
| the Reserve OfiicerS' Training Corps
and Citizens Military Training Camps?
That it breaches communism and the
ultimate destruction Of this Govern
ment.
mot long ago the principal Of one
Of the public schools In New York City