Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-22
LATIN-U. S.
GROUP FORM
SERVICE BODY
Organic atoms Pur-
pose Is to Gain Equal
Rights For All Cit
liens Here

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performed by the United Latin
American citizens OF which "A.
Drive. Jr., Is president.
The organization has a member
ship of some rs and Is continu-
ing to grow. Two of the main pow
ers In the league are J.. r. Canales
and NJ. Landin. Canales. an Amer
lean attorney, Is able 70 aid the
Latin-Americans in their organiza-
ton and legal matters.
Leagues Consolidated
The purpose OF the group Is to de-
velop Latin-Americans into tho
best. purest and most perfect type
OF true and loyal citizens Of the
United States" 1t also seeks to
protect the interests OF the Latin
American against infringement
from politicians and others. The
group is non-political and non-sec-
tartan. however.
Formerly there was an organiza-
ton in Brownsville known as the
Latin-American Citizens. There
were similar bodies under different
names in other portions of South
Texas. These were all called to-
gether In convention at Corpus
Christi about a year ago and con-
solidated into the League Of United
Latin-American Citizens.
Encourage Schooling
There is another chapter Of the
league at McAllen with Alfonso Pc
rales as its moving force.
Here the body meets twice a
month and discusses current prob
lens as they pertain to the Latin
American. For instance OF late,
the lodge has been devising ways
of getting as many Latin-American
children to attend school as posi-
bic Education In English speak
ing schools Is part Of the citizens
platform.
Prominent speakers are brought
in from time to time. "A frequent
visitor with the club Is Carlos Cas-
teneda, librarian of the Garcia COL
lection at the University Of Tex
as.
Organizations Aims
The aims Of the organization are:
Ito develop within the mem
bers OF race the best, purest
and most perfect type Of a true
and loyal citizen Of the United
States Of America.
ITO eradicate from our body
polite all intents and tendencies
to establish determinations among
our fellow-citizens on account III
race. religion or social position As
being contrary TO the true spirit Of
democracy, our constitution and
laws.
$40 use all the legal means ri
our command to the end that all
citizens In u country may enjoy
equal right. the equal protection OF
the laws Of the land and equal op-
portunities and privileges.
4.-The acquisition OF the English
language. which Is the official Ian
guage OF our country being neces-
sary for the enjoyment of our
rights and privileges. we declare IL
TO be the official language OF this
organization. and We pledge our
selves to learn. and speak and
teach same to our children.
5.-To define with absolute and
unmistakable clearness our N
questioned loyalty to the ideals.
principles and citizenship OF the
United States OF America.
SO assume complete %
Sibility for the education of or
children as to their rights and du-
ties and the language and customs
OF this country; the latter. in so
FAR as they may be good customs.
I've solemnly declare once for
all to maintain a sincere and re-
Spectful reverence for our racial
origin OF which we are proud.
8.-Secretly and openly. BY all
lawful means at our command. we
shall assist in the education ard
guidance OF Latin-Americans aud
we shall protect and defend their
lives and interests whenever aeces-
sary.
9.-We shall destroy any attemr>
to create racial prejudices against
our people. and any infamous stig-
ma which may be cast upon them.
and We shall demand for them the
respect and perrogatives which the
constitution grants to us all.
i0.-Each of us considers himself
with equal responsibilities in our
organization to which we voluntar-
lily swear subordination and obedi-
ence.
live shall create a fund for
our mutual protection, for the de-
Tense Of those of us who may be
unjustly prosecuted and for the ed
ucation and culture of our people.
l2.-This organization Is not a
political club, but as citizens we
shall participate In all local, state
and national political contests. How
ever, in doing so we shall ever bear
in mind the general welfare OF our
people. and we disregard and abb
jure once for all any personal obli-
cation which is not in harmony
with these principles.
13.-With our vote and influence
we shall endeavor TO place In pub
lie office men who show by their
deeds, respect and consideration for
our people.
live shall select as our lead
ers those among us who demon
strate by their integrity and cul-
ture, that they are capable Of guic-
ing and directing us properly.
1--we shall maintain publicity
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