Evening star., 1932-04-28
DAUGHTERS OF 1872
END SESSION HERE
Society Approves Govern
ment's Policy of Refusing
Recognition to Russia.

The National Society, United States
Daughters of 1912. concluded its 40th
associate council after reports and
adoption of resolutions in the Willard
Hotel yesterday afternoon.
The policy OF the Government in re-
fusing diplomatic recognition to Russia
was approved in one of the resolutions,
which also opposed carrying on any
trade with the Soviet. The resolution
read. in part:
we are not only unalterably opposed
to recognition but to any trade rela-
tions with the Communist dictatorship.
as free American labor cannot compete
successfully with the forced labor
products Of Soviet Russia"
This resolution also urged the
STRENGTHENING of the immigrationS laws
to prevent the admission Of Communists
into this country and r~~ovidlng Tor tne
deportation of alien Communists now
In the United States
Against "Internationalism."
Another resolution was adopted urg-
ing the United States to remain free
from "internationalism." While en-
phasizing that the Daughters OF 1872
feel keenly the desirability for friend
ship between nations and cordial IN
ternational relations, the resolution eX-
pressed its unalterable opposition to
the domination or influencing of Amer
ican policy, internal or external, by any
association of foreign powers or by any
agency created by foreign powers.
we hold that none but Americans
can be the judges as to what consti-
tutes our countrys honor and as to
what may be considered legitimate and
necessary actions for the maintenance
of its security and welfare. We urge
that this traditional American view
point ever be kept in mind by our
people and by their elected leaders, 70
the end that so-called international
ism may never supplant our own ma
tionalisnl, upon which the glory and
prosperity OF our Nation was founded
and depends" the resolution added.
The society went on record as oppos-
ing any modification of the laws or
Constitution whereby an alien may
secure citizenship with any quallnca-
ton as to his loyalty and duty TO serve
in the armed forces of the United
States in time OF war.
The latter resolution embodied clauses
favoring more stringent requirements
for aliens becoming naturallzed citizens
of the United States and urged that
applicants for citizenship be able to
read and write the English language
with facility. It also asked reglstra-
ton OF all aliens and provision for pro
lection of those who entered legally
and are law-abiding citizens.
President Hoover was thanked In
resolution for his courtesy in receiving
the delegates at the White House on
Tuesday.
Other Resolutions Adopted.
The society voted to encourage "a
study and understanding of the right
eous motives that animated the founders
of our Nation as motives worthy OF
emulation today"
This resolution included clause de-
claring an effort is being made by
pacifsts and internationalists in pubic
schools and colleges Ito derogate the
character and accomplishments OF the
founders Of our Nation by impeaching
their motives and teachings.
Other resolutions adopted included
one opposing any entangling alliances
with foreign nations, and resolution
reaffrming a series of resolutions
adopted ct the 39th associate council
of the society in 1881. These expressed
opposition to Communism and ap-
proved adoption of chemical warfare
for national CefenSe. OtnerS OF tneSe
dealt with matters pertaining to patriot
ism and preventing any forces from
making inroads toward destroying the
ideals and principles upon which this
Nation was founded.
The society approved the request
made by the Illinois Society OF the
United States Daughters Of 1872 that
its members act as hostesses in the
building known as "Old Fort Dear
born" during the Worlds Fair in Chi
cago next year.
Chairmen Of special committees
made reports at the final session.
Among these we're Mrs. Grace Hall
Brosseau. Headquarters Committee;
Mrs. Alvin V. Lane, scholarship; Mrs.
Lisle Terwilliger, endowment; Mrs.
Frank B. Walter, radio, and Mrs. Frank
D. Callen, tax exemption. The council
closed with the singing of the hymn
God Be With You Till We Meet
Again"
Announcement was made that there
are 167 real daughters" daughters Of
soldiers who fought in the War of 1912,
who are members Of the society.