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FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 21st. 1919
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ALIENS OR AMERICANS
(From an Exchange)
Among the many questions to be answered during the coming years is?
that of citizenship on the part of aliens.
The day is passed when loyalty can be accepted without test. Proof of
patriotism can not wait until the coming of a crisis,—and then lie found ^
wanting. Sincerity of purpose and an undisguised intention to observe and
support the laws of tfteli adopted Country, must be the rule rather than the
exception. I - ^ >
The awful experiences of thousands of our Boys from the Second Battle
of the Marne right up to the last minute of hostilities, have changed the com
plexion of a lot of things in our National life. The perfidy and hellishness of
the terrible Hun made thousands of sons of foreign born parents feel the
curse of thear ancestral connections. Their hatred for such acts found ready
expression in the way they fought and the messages they sent home showed
that the experiences had only served to make them better Americans.
The test of an American is his love for clean sport.—his determination
to see fair play. The proof of a patriot is his sincere devotion to the princip
les of Liberty, Justice and Freedom. Slavery to an autocrat is not proof of
desirable citizenship. Instead itproclaims the man who is to oservile to think
and too selfbd) 10 grow.
True Ajt$jj^1canism means breadth of vision and liberality of spirit,—the
expression ot'itfa internationalism of brotherhood which knows no boundaries
and grants to ALL the fullest privilege of development and personal or Nation
al betterment.
America wants no slaves nor serfs. She wants men who can and
will appreciate her institutions and gladly defend her rights,—not because of
.-elfish reasons but in return for the liberties and privileges which they en
joy at her hand.
Aliens who come to our chores yet fail to live up to that one simple
lequirement, should be compelled to retrace their steps; to return to the place
which gave them birth for they can never enjoy the blessings which are hers
nor can they appreciate the motives which actuate the true American.
America welcomes aliens who are willing to become real Americans,—a
ciedit to the land of their adoption.—patriots, heart and soul,— now and fo- <
everomre.—but she has no place for any lesser grade of loyalty and citizen
ship.
The answer is entirely in the hands of the alien himself but we should
do all we possibly can to help him appreciate the importance of giving a proper
answer. That is a duty we face as Americans.
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PADDLES AND PILOTS
(By Clark C. Stockford.)
Euphonious phrases invariably please people through a sort of subtle
appeal to the sense of hearing.
That old adage about “paddling your own canoe" seldom fails to bring
a thrill when used at the psychological moment.
And it is a fine policy to preach even if it does not work out in prac
tice in a literal sense. As a matter of fact, the independent, paddte-my-own
canoe fellow 'ultimately finds that he is still subject to the Law of Interde
pendency.
No one man is strong enough to “go it alone” successfully. He may
think he is but in reality he guides his steps and adjusts his life by the ex
perience of others.
And this is true with all of us. If we think we are “paddling our own
canoe" we are merely deluding ourselves. As a matter of act, we are sailing
.seas fully charted by the accumulated experiences of our forefathers,—those
good souls who were broad of vision and altruistic in spirit sufficient to share
with us the lessons they learned. And the more varied those experiences
•if theirs and the broader their viewpoint, the easier is made our footsteps
and the smoother our path.
We, In turn, must give in like measure of our experiences, passing theih
down from generation to generation for the benefit of those yet to be.
An attitude of self-sufficiency and independence may sound well but it
is harmful and destructive, both to him who holds It and to those with whom
he comes in contact.
“Kvery thought »r Ihink mul m-t »•' I'M-furm. eith.-r odtlh to or aid
tracts from the sum total of tlood in the world. It hohoores us. thoioforo
to see that our thoughts and acts are constructive, uplifting and helpful.
Yes, l.o independent to the extent of not loaning on another ... ;
staff but wlille you “paddle your own canoe” be *uro to recognize >""•
1XTER-DEPEN1 >KNCY and bo willing t<> chart the shoals and breakers whiel
you find, for the benefit of any craft that may follow.
Share you experiences and happiness with others if you expert to enjo\
life to tho fullest. You will then reap the blessings which come from a prac
tical application of The Golden Rule.
SPARTICANS REPORTED BOMBARDING WESTPHALIAN TOWN
Sprc’al to tile Nugget By the Associated Press.
COPENHAGEN. Kelt. 20.—According to a Aluenstor, Germany, dispute!
reaching the local press today, the Spaiticnns are bombarding the town <>
Rotterop in Westphalia in an effort to drive out the defending govern me if
troops. The town is being battered into fragments without the slightest mm*\
for the civilian population, which is unable to escape.
Appeals to the central government for help have resulted in tin1 dis
patch of several detachments of troops to reinforce the defenders of tho town
SENATE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS PUNISHMENT
FOR ANARCHISTIC ACTIVITIES
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb., 20—Additional prospects of drastic legislutioi
directed against tho seditious tendencies of certain radical organizations an
presented in the recommendation of tho Senate Committee on Judiciary tha
legislation be enacted to punish anarchistic activities or seditious or disturbing
propaganda and also tin* display of flags or other emblems representative <»
violent tendencies or inclinations.
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