The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-08-19

the name of the vessel on which he arrived
 ] He is also asked to state the length of time he has been in this country and the length of time he expects to stay. He must also de- scribe any military or naval service he has had, and list the names of any organizations, clubs, or socie- ties in which he participates or holds membership. In addition he is required to describe his activi- ties in any organization. and to affirm whether or not the organi- ration furthers the interests or pro- gram of a foreign government.
 Sample Forms Available
 To make their registration easier, i aliens are being asked to fill out sample forms, which will be avail able prior to registration, and take them to post offices where they will be registered and fingerprinted. Ev- cry registered alien will receive by mail a receipt card which serves as evidence of his registration. Fol lowing registra ton, the Act requires all aliens, as well as parents or guardians of alien children, to re- port changes of residence address within five days of the change.
 The Alien Registration Act was i passed so that the United States Government may determine exactly how many aliens there are, who they are, and where they are Both President Roosevelt and Solicitor i General Riddle have pointed out that registration and fingerprinting will not be harmful to law-abiding aliens. The Act provides that all i records be kept secret and confi- denttial. They will be available only to persons approved by the Attor- ney General of the United States.
 Fingerprinting
 Fingerprinting of aliens carries no stigma whatsoever. Thousands of citizens are voluntarily fingerprint- cd every year Members of the United Stat Army and Navy are all fingerprir d. as are many Gov ernment workers. In recent years, many hospitals have established the practice of taking footprints of newly-born babas. Because fin gerprinting is the only infallible method of accurate iden ntification, the United States Government has adopted it as part of it's registra- tion program.
 In signing the Alien Registration Act, President Roosevelt said The Alien Registration Act of 1940 .. should be interpreto1 and min istered as program med not only for the protection Z. the coun- try but also for the protection of the loyal aliens who are its guests. The registration does not carry with it any stigma or implication of hostility towards those who. while they may not be citizens, are loyal l to this country ana US nSJltuCloIlS. Most of the aliens in this country are people who came here because they believed and had faith in the principles of American democracy, and they are entitled to and must receive full protection of the law" 1 DislOyalty
 | Solicitor General Riddle adds, i've should remember that all 1 Americans were at one time or oth- CT immigrants from other lands. The genius of many countries, the ancient aspirations of many races. have built into what is America. Unfortunately, there are some for eigners who are disloyal ito America, who do not wish to accept our ways and who use our freedom of speech and of the press to foment disunity and sedition.
 '@rhese persons we will appre- bend, but we will also see to it that