d. Theatrical r
(1) Drama
(2) Dancing
B. Avocational and Intellectual
1. Aesthetic
a. Music ^■
b. Painting and Sculpture
c. Theatrical v
(1) Drama
(2) Dancing
(3) Festivals, Pageants, Fairs and Exposit
d. Literary Societies
e. Literature
2. Intellectual
a. Libraries ^^
b. Museums
c. Scientific and Historical Societies
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(2) Periodicals
(3) Books
e. Radio Programs and Cinema
f. Special Schools and Classes ^ ■ ^
g. Forums, Discussion Groups and Lectures
3. Athletics and Sports '
C. Pemianent Memorials ^ ^^' ^ ^
D. Benevolent and Protective Institutions
1. Benevolent Societies % *
2. Insurance Companies -' -'rUt
3. Hospitals, Clinics and Medical Aid ^ i
4. Orphanages and Churches ^^^^ -l S
5. Homes for the Aged i ' ^^^^^^^^^^^^"^ a
6. Settlement Houses and Conmiunity Centers
7. Organizations for Legal Assistance _ .
8. Employment Agencies
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1. Organized Crime
2. Individual Crime
3. Crime Prevention
Real Estate Transfers and Building Activities
I. ASSIMILATION
A. Segration , ^'-||^gi|;0r:-^^^.^;
B. Nationalistic Societies and Influences
1. Effect upon United States Govemment and
State Policies
2. Activities of Nationalistic Societies
3. Commemoration of Holidays :{ym0^^^
a. National
b. Religious
4. Conventions and Conferences
C. National Churches and Sects
D. Participation in United States Service
E. Youth Organizations
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A. Foreign Origins . i I >
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Dziennik Zwiazkowy, Dec. 18, 1911
TEIE BHaGRATiON ftUESTiCN
(Editorial )
From Washington we have been informed by Congressman Adolph J. Sabath, a
Chicagoan, that the immigration question is again encoiintering stormy seas
The opponents of immigration, the dyed-in-the-wool chauvinists, are not
neglecting this matter, but continue to work toward stopping the flow of
iBBilgration* To acconrplish this purpose they use all possible means.
On September 6 the Faimers Educational and Co-operative Union of America
held a conference at Shawnee, Oklahoma, at which a resolution was passed,
by a tremendous majority, demanding the cessation of immigration. Many
such resolutions are now being received by congressmen, all demanding that
the necessary steps be taken to close the borders to foreigners.
imolgranti
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IV (Bohemian)
IT (Jewish) seveiral battles on their behalf with American chauvinists in
Congress. He has been able, upon several occasions, with the
help of other congressmen, to postpone action on the immigration question,
but his opponents are not sleeping on the job. Congressman Sabath has gone
to Panama, as a member of a congressional committee, to inspect work on the
canal, and will not return until January 4 of next year. He has, however,
received the assurance of the Committee on Immigration that it will not take
up the immigration question until his return, when he can again enter the
battle. We must, therefore, again be prepared to support Congressman Sabath
and his favorable disposed colleagues in this battle. It may be that again
we v/ill have to send a counter-resolution to various congressmen from
Polish electoral districts urging them to defend the immigrants, as we have
already done several times in the past. We must be on guard, because the
devil does not slumber, but tempts the enemies of the poor, immigrants who
come here bringing their strength, health, and willingness to work.
The House Committee on Immigration, in the recommendations which it submitted
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TV (Jewish) to Oongress, expressed itself definitely against immigration,
asserting that the majority of the immigrants constitute an
undesirable and criminal element, and that many such **criminals** get in who
are only a burden and a menace to the country* The Committee recommends
the placing of a higher head tax upon immigrants, and the definite barring
of adult illiterate immigrants. According to the wishes of the Committee,
steamship companies which bring such immigrants here would be fined, and
would have to deport these immigorants at their own expense*
With these recommendations the farmers' society is wholeheartedly in
accord, and urges Congress to bring them into effect as soon as possible. A
frenzied chauvinism has made inroads even among the farmers who until now
were peaceful and well disposed toward immigrants. Alone, these farmers are
unable to cultivate the tremendous fields which they own, but still they feel
an aversion to the poor but hard-v7orking immigrant, who, if he were directed
to the farms by Federal or civic agencies, would surely raise the level of
agric\ilture , would cease being a burden in industrial centers, and would
assure the farmers an adequate supply of labor.
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r.^ - IV (Jewish) These furious chauvinists do not want to understand this;
instead ,they invent laws making the entry of immigrants more
difficult, under the silly pretext that most immigrants are criminals. In
truth, native Tfenkees have among their ranks more actual criminals in one of
their larger cities than the immigrants from Europe have in the entire
country. This is a fact which the police records prove*
^ VWe are prepared in every way for a new battle in defense of the immigrants,
; and we will be backed by legions of intelligent people who are not prejudiced
I and blinded, even though they were bom and raised in this country. Many
^congressmen, also, are on our side. We must not allow ourselves to be bested
': by the enemies of immigration.
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Dzienaik Zwiazkorwy. Nov. 17, 1911. ^^^ (^^^•) PROJ. 3027S
MEANING OF AMEHICM CITIZENSHIP
' (Editorial)
Aa some publications in the United States and Canada inform us, Canadian
officials will not allow those Poles from the Dhited States who have lived
here a certain number of years without becoming citizens to enter Canada*
This does not pertain to Poles passing through Canada with no intention of
settling there 9 but to those who go there to look for work, or to settle on
a fcma, or to establish a business.
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Canada needs many healthy, strong hands to work in its tremendous fields ,
and therefore gladly welcomes Poles, Ruthenians, or other Slavs who have just
come over from Surope, but it does not want Polish emigrants from the United
States who did not become citizens of this country, even though they were - -
entitled to citizenship. -^ : • .
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The Canadian government believes that a person who has resided for several--
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in some cases, many-- years in the Itoited States without becoming a
citizen will never become a citizen of Canada, and is not worthy of being
accepted into that nation. So indifferent a person is considered simply a
social pariah, a simpleton, and even an enemy of the coimtry, because al-
though living in it he does not want to give allegiance to its flag, and
he is not interested in helping to solve its social problems*
On the other hand, however, the Canadian government is imjust in its condem-
nation of those Poles from the TMited States who, through ng fault of their
own, have been unable to obtain their citizenship papers, when it asserts
that since the tSiited States has refused to grant certain Poles the rights
of citizenship, Merican authorities must regard these people as unworthy
and undesirable, and that Canada, therefore, does not want this element within
its borders. In this case the Canadian government is perpetrating an injustice,
because many valiant, hard-working, honest Poles try to get citizenship papers
in the United States but do not succeed, since the entire matter often depends
on the caprice of the Judge* At the same time the requirements for naturaliza-
tion are becoming increasingly difficult to meet, and more and more immigrants
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find it impossible to obtain their citizenship papers.
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The attitude of the Canadian government should by all means open the eyes of
those Poles who have lived in the IMited States for a considerable length of
time to the way in which they are regarded for not having become citizens of
the country in which they live and will in all probability die. Canada scorns
such indifferent people; citizens of the United States scorn them, since these
aliens take everything, and give nothing in return, with the exception of
manual labor, to the country which welcomed them and gave them political, re-
ligious, and social freedom*
The negligence of the Poles about accepting American citizenship is absolutely
incredible. These people are obviously afraid to renounce allegiance to the
governments of the czar, the Prussians, or the Austrians, as though they liked
these governments better than the government of the free American republic.
Our country, Poland, certainly will not condemn any of her sons because they
have renounced allegiance to the brutal governments of our oppressors in order
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III A Dzlennlk Zwiazkowy, Nov. 17, 1911.
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of freedom and human rights* Being a citizen of the United States
does not in the least prevent us from loving our mother country or from
working for her interests, and by becoming citizens of the United States we
can accomplish a great deal for Poland through the influence we can exert on
this nation's policies.
%ere is much shouting that the Poles are discriminated against, because they
cannot get their people into higher i)olitical offices. But why is this so?
Few people ever discuss the real reason. We make an impression in some cities
because of our large numbers, but if we were to determine how many Poles in
these large groups are citizens, we would have to blush to our very ears with
shame.
Naturally, if this large group of Poles was composed of citizens of this country
--or even if a majority of the Poles were citizens-- then surely our people would
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attain higher offices; they would be shown greater respect by other
nationalities, and would not expose themselves to scorn and sneers. Often
we gather in great crowds at political meetings, but in these croxvds one
could count on one's fingers the Poles who are citizens.
In Chicago, for instance, it is said that there are about three hundred
thousand Poles • Out of this number we should have about one hundred thousand
citizens, whereas, actually, who knows whether there are even forty thousand?
The same situation, if not a worse one, holds true in other cities; therefore,
it is not surprising that we stand so low on the political ladder, since we
do not look after our own interests •
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To complain about our alleged lack of solidarity, and to inveigh against the
manner in which we are misrepresented and ignored by other nationalities, will
not help in the least as long as we do not try to obtain citizenship and do not
take an active part in the political life of this country. If there were only
twice as many citizens among us as there are now, we would be found occupying
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our deserved position in politics; we would then achieve solidarity,
because we v/ould have the strength of numbers on our side. At present,
since we lack this strength, many Poles who are citizens must ask favors of
other nationalities, because they cannot expect much aid from their own people.
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'But we must be concerned with more than political recognition; we must not run
the risk, by remaining aliens, of giving the citizens here a valid reason for
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^■^ .^. scorning us and treating us as parasites. Furthermore, if we are aliens, the
' Iftiited States Gtovemment cannot assure us its protection when we travel beyond
the borders of this country, and upon our return it is not obliged to re-admit
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Act alien is looked upon here as unnecessary ballast, to be thrown overboard at
the first opportunity. Therefore, he who considers his own welfare, and looks
into the future, should become a citizen of the Ifeited States.
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Datennlt Zyiaxkowy. Utily 20, 1911 «
IN DSIKNCS 07 IMMIG&ATIQN ' '
(Mltorlal)
POLISH
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The readers of Dzlennlk Zwlazkowy are aware of the fact that Hr« Hm. Sulzer,
a congressman fron New Tork suhnltted
Bands tbat an investigation should be
^ appointed by the XT. S« Congress. The
find out how the iBmigration laws are
fer any hardships on account of these
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a resolution last Uay,^ by which he^^f-
made at Illis Island by a comnission'
purpose of this inrestigation is to
enforced and whether the immigrants suf-
laws. Also how to eliminate these hard-
This resolution was sent by the U. S» Congress to the Resolution Committee
for rerision and was discussed by the Committee at two meetings* The Congress
is divided into two factions in respect to immigration* One faction favors
immigration, the other is against it« The congressmen who favor immigration
are of the opinion that the new element will enrich the country and should be
admitted* Congressman Seizor belongs to the second group , and may be considered
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Dziennllc ZwiaZkowy, July 20, 1911.
the staunchest defender of Immigrants In the U. S* Congress.
It is well known that Poles always have been, and are now, opposed to
any imreasonable restrictions against immigration.
We do not wish an invasion by an undesirable element that is bad or unable
to work, but still less do we desire a drastic restriction against lonilg^a-*
iltln:^ just to please some American chauvinists, and we will check such
attempts of theirs. The Polish National Alliance has always protested
through its Board of Directors, and its groups, against any restrictions
presented to the Congress, and these protests brought about the desired
effect •
In this case, however, the Polish National Alliance did not protest against
the resolution of Congressman Sulzer because it is not necessary to do 8o«
The resolution is in the hands of the CUsBBlttee and it will receive proper
attention.
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i Dzlennllc Zwiazkowy, July 20, 1911 •
' Such inyestigation may result in some changes at Ellis Island which will
benefit the immigrants •
We have been informed that the regulations at Ellis Island are very drastic
and inhuman. Sometimes families are broken up; husbands and wives, children
and parents are sei)arated; even the officials performing these unpleasant
duties are against these regulations. President Taft has condemned them«
We hope that this investigating committee will perform its humanitarian
duty faithfully and thereby eliminate unnecessary suffering.
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Dzlemiik Zwlazkowy, Dee. 30, 1910.
HEAT MERICA OVSS TO THE BlUIGRANTS
(Editorial)
Despite the anti-iimlgration sentiment in certain American circles , people %
are beginning gradually to understand the actual value of immigration for ^^
the United States • Words of truth and recognition can be found more and more p:
frequently in the AmeMcan press for those who with calloused hands have ^
created the present greatness of this nation and are building its tM^pgfipanet^ ^
The Siglish-language newspapers, when they wish to render Justice to immigrants, ^
ex
refer exclusively to their economic value for the nation. The eyee of true
Americans are as yet closed to the moral and mental worth of the immigrants.
B\ft even here the truth Is beginning to emerge, and it will not be long before
the questions todfety discussed only in Polish newspapers will find their way
into the columns of the English*language press.
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Dzlennlk ZirlazkDwy, Dec« 30 , 1910«
The Dzlannlk arlazkowy herewith presents several excerpts frcm recent Issues
of American newspapers to illustrate the arguments used*
In the last five years approximately four million immigrants have been permitted
to enter the Uhited States* Of these eighty-two anA a half per cent Were ^
persons ranging from fourteen to f ourty-four years of age, hence at the age S
when one is most capable of work and does not need toisely upon others for -&
support* Eleven per cent were under fourteen years of age, and only six per f"
cent over fourty-four* ^
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T&ts means that in the course of five years the United States gained more than ^
three and a half million workers for whose training foif i^oik^it lias xkbt Bp&ht S
a cent* These people were no liability to America from the day of their birth ^
until the tiitie of their going to work* The country gave nothing for their
food, medical attention, or euacation in their childhood period* These expenses
have fallen upon other countries, and the best productive period of these
people* s lives fall to the lot of the United States* This is a gain of
gigantic proportions*
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DtliaBllc 2wlazk0wy^ Dee. SO^ 1910#
Im order to aeke eertelm idiether eueh a noiiber of workers wee meeeeeery here,
the Federal DHdgretieii CesBittee eexrefod thlrtj-eeTOA large braaohea of
iadnatrj wlthla the area between the Atlentle and the Rocky Mountains* The
oe— Ittee eellected data on 619,999 workere «plo7ed« It was found that sixty
per cent of these people were laU^grents* Were it not for these ^foreigners,^ :^
the business surreyed by the conittee would «unint only to forty per cent
of its present sise« Ihis aeans that it would be snaller by acre than a half*
It would be impossible to find sufficient working hands anong people bom on
inerican soil* Ccanerce and industry would fall to the lerdL of helf a century
•go* ,
the ccwBittee has also discorored after surrfying the origin of children in
publie schools, that these iadgrents are not opposed to education. It was
shown that in thirtyHieren large cities fifty-eight per cent of the children
attending publie schools were children of inBigrants* In Ohieago this per-
eontego was orea sixty per cent* But how aany children of ianigrants attend
peroehiel schedst
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Dzlqgnlk artazkowy, Dec. 30, 1910#
There is one thing that somewhat worries such Americans as are greedy for
money* The Immigrants send a great deal of money to Europe* But the defenders
of justice have an answer to this charge* They reply and show in figures
that native-bom Americans export far more money across the ocean* Hundreds
and thousands of these Americans travel annually throughout Burope* If the
Immigrants do send a part of their earnings to Europe, they still keep the %
second part here, and on the third part they live* Moreover, it must also be
remembered that the entire product of their work remains here*
Some one in New York found fault with the immigrant Italians* His contention
was that after completing the construction of a tunnel under the river, the
immigrants returned to IteiLy*
**That is true**, replied a certain Italian who has permanently settled in
America, ••but they left us the tunnel***
The future of the immigration question in this country is perfectly clear
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Dzlennlk arjazkowyt Dec. 30^ 1910«
to our people* It is the type of question which requires tine to be success-
fully solTed, but it moyes nearer to its solution every day and every hour*
Where there are an abundance of land and a great amount of isoney but a shortage
of people^ there inBiigration is a blessing, and sooner or later every one must
realize this*
It may be unpleasant to the Anglo-Saxons , the Irish, and the Germans that
their aun»rieal superiority in this nation is in Jeopardy* They fear that in pr
a not very fair distant future, Poles, Czechs, other Slavic races, and Italians '-"
will govern here, bub that is unavoidable* The mind of an American is so g
constructed that once he becomes convinced of the existence of some necessity,
he will finally become reconciled to it* He will , endeavor to obtain the most
benefit out of a situation that is unpleasant to him*
The natural increase in population is not adequate in this country in view of
the maddening onrush ot commerce and the huge necessities of agriculture*
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Immigration is, therefore, necessary* It is useless to expect a great flow
of people from Ireland or even from Grermany. Ireland herself has already
become depopulated, and at last political and economic conditons in that
Countr]^ are constantly improving* Germany also has less and less people to
contribute, and moreover, the Germans are promoting a political emigration '
into Poland and Russia* Poland and Italy are at present the only ].arge coun-> ^
tries in Europe from idiich emigrants depart on a large scale, and this state ^
of tiff airs win last quite a while* P
It is useless to oppose this; facts must be faced as they are* The thing to g
do is cordially accept healthy and honest immigrants* They should be directed
where they are most in demand*
The National Liberal Immigration League is at present interested in this question*
The Dziennik Ztfiazkowy will undoubtedly present more detailed information at
some future date on the activities and the progress of this League*
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Dzlwmlk Zwlaakowy. Dee* 17, 1910.
wmita or •noaGaktiaB
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The eflanies of lanigration hare not repudiated their principles^ fEhey die-
eoTer tlie laoet direree ezcuees for rendering difficult the entry of new
arrivals from lurope or other parte of the world* We have leeurned througji
telegraphic reports that the iomigration rules in the port of New York are
to be nade considerably more strtngent* As a result of this nany a poor .
man leering his natire land with the hope of arriTing here will be doomed to
disappointment* Oie immigration authorities here would be able to return him
to the place from idiich he came for eren the most insignificant reason* As a
pretext for making the immigration laws more stringent Commissioner Williams ^
takes the fact that a native of Wales , a certain niomton, being allowed tr
entrance here with fire of his children by the interrention of the President
himself 9 has left debts in his natire land and suffers ?rant here* Hhomton
complains in his letter to local authorities that he is unable to find proper
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Dzlcnnllc arlazkowy, Dec* 17 , 1910*
employnenty that ha is of waak haalth^ and that he greatly regrets his Biigra*
tion to Anerica because he was far better off in his natiTe lando This eoBr
plaint of one imigrant, therefore , is to be sufficient reason for denying
admission to thousands who would willingly work and would not utter a word
of complaint. ••••
It is a fact that at first no immigrant likes to be here* Many immigrants
long for the lands that they hare left* They long for their families and
their friends* They are sad because they find themselves in strange surround*-
ings and do not know the language* In addition to that, if they do not f ind :
employment immed lately , having no reserre and no friends to aid them in the \^
first moments of their struggle with fate in a foreign country, it is natural
that immigrants should complain and regret their arrival here* That^ however^
does not constitute a sufficient reason to close the barriers in our ports
to hundreds of thousands pf immigrants who will not complain* Ibey will
grad\uQ.ly grow accustomed to conditions and in tim* will become the best
citizens of this country* Moreover , it should seem that this native of Wales ^
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Dzlennlk ZSwlazkowy. Dee. 17, 1910.
Ciomton^ has no cause to cooplain of his fata* As his own sister, a wealthy
lady of Pittsburgh, infoma us, he has employment as a driver, and two of
his children hare found work. Consequently conditions are not so bad for
this family* Such insignificant things as the letter of an immigrant stating :
that he is npt satisfied here, and things of like nature, are enlarged upon
by immigration authorities and are used by American chauvinists to promote ^
their anti-iflmigration activities* ^
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The mere fact that this imnigrant had left debts behind him in his native land :^
does not constitute sufficient reason for not allowing entrance to immigrants* ^
As long as a person is not a thief, a cheat, a criminal, or a murderer, he S
need not be ashamed of debts if he haa the sincere intention of earning money ^
and paying them, which he can easily do here* Tery few immigrants arriving C:^
in America are without debts* Some have incurred debts by borrowing of their
neighbors in order to purchase passage to America; others, again, have some
obligations on their meager estates; still others have had to borrow because
of some dire need or misfortune* Debtors of that type, therefore, are not
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in the least erlBlnals* Moreover , the Imiilgration authorities cannot foretell
lAat type of debtor an Inmiigrant will turn out to be-^-nhether or not he will
pay off his financial obligations. This native of Wales, if he had remained
la his natire land, might nerer have had an opportunity to clear up his debt8#
Here in America that opportunity can be found sooner because he will earn ^^ ta^
more, and if he is an honest man, he will meet his obltjitloas# Poor and ' t^
inadequate indeed are the reasons grasped at by the local immigration authori-
*^ ties in order to make entrance more difficult for immigrants* If they apply -^
these restrictions to their ftfLl extent, the chances are that they will not
give admi^Mon even to a tenth part of the best immigrants* ^^^>^
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RSSTRICTION OF BSuIGRATION
(Sditorial)
American nationalistic fanatics have again declared a war against immigration 5
from iCurope and other parts of the world. A Congressional coituiittee established 2
some three years ago for the purpose of investigating immigration conditions, -^
and finding means- of regulating immigration into ;4merica, has recently issued r*
a report of its work, observations, and recommendations. This report is con- ^
tained in forty printed volumes and embodies many interesting things. A con- o
siderable amount of space in this report is devoted to the recommendations of io
this committee. Some of the most outstanding intellectuals and civic leaders S
of the time were members of this coiiraission. These gentlemen arrived at the ^
conclusion that people were not emic^rating for political reasons, because
fersecutiohs of people of opposite political convictions had already ceased
(we doubt it), and the only intention of ii-Mi grants to i\merica v/as to gain
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IVe cannot understcind v/hat proMpted these gentlemen to cox.ie to a
conclusion that imnisrants to the United States in these days are not fleeing
from polical auslavement and oppression. Their argument is only a clumsy
excuse, their sole aim is to stem the flow of LTiinigration. liJveryone knows
that Poles, as well as Bohemians, Slavs, Irish, and other oppressed people,
come here primarily for political reasons; they cannot breathe freely or
develop nationally under strange govemiaents. It is true that a considerable
number of them cor.e to .jjrierica for economic reasons as v;ell, but these
people create more things here v:ith their labor than they i^ot paid for in
return. They create wealth here, not i'or themselves, but for the local g
magnates, who exploit irruiigrants^ c??
The type of report submitted by the committee on immigration affairs is not
at all surprising; on the contrary, it could have been expected, especially
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since a person of Senator Lodge's viev/point v/as a member of that
cominittee. It required a great a::iount of difficult and tireless
v/ork of organizations and the influence of voters of various
nationalities, naturalized citizens, to combat the recommendations of Lodge's
famous ant i- immigration bill. This bill %vas presented at a tine previous to
his appointment on the iimnigration committee* It will be necessary for us to
be on the alert and to extend this v/atchfulness, because the recommendation
of this committee will come under .consideration during the corning session of
Congress, Ko one knoivs what the result would have been, had not organizations
and the electorate of various nationalities raised a protest against tlie
intended severe restrictions on immigration*
The corrjiission recommends the placing of a tax on every new arrival. Other
suggestions are that every new arrival shoi^ild show a larger amount of money;
that ordinary workers should be denied entry and only craftsmen and profession-
als be admitted, and that every Liimigrant should know hov/ to re'ad and write
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If these recoirjnendations were to pass, it v/ould mean that only every 2
tenth 'immigrant would be permitted to enter the United States. It is a knowji .-^
fact that a majority of the nev/ arrivals of this country ura ordinary v/orlcers f^
and that only a fev; are tradesmen. It is also knovm that many immigrants are ^
totally illiterate or knov; how to read but not how to write. The most hardy §
laboring people would be held back and ijmriic^ration from' Poland, Italy, Hungiiry, ^
Spain, and many other nations would be limited to a minimioA. 'j'here 'is but one g
thing on which the immigration coiiimission is' correct: that is, that immigrants ^
do not have the saiae proport-ion of criminals as citizens born here, .'uid yet, for
some inexplicable reason, this commission is opposed to immigration.
The recommendations of this commission go even further; they suggest a limitation
on the number of imraigrants to be Admitted at a given port. This means that if
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it were decreed that the number of Lnimigrants for the port of
New York was not to exceed one thousand persons a month and it '
happened that tv70 thousand arrived there, one half of ,the unfor-
tunates would be returned, even if they satisfied all of x,he rules and re-
gulations of iramigratibn.
It is therefore necessary for all right tiiinking people to make preparations
in defense of immigration if v/e do not wish to have the gates of freedom closed
to our brethren who v;ish to search here. for a haven and livelihood.
One thing for which the immigration corrimission can be praised is its recormen-
dation that governmental bureaus be established whose duty it would be to
find employment for the new arrivals or to put then on farms. The ooroTLission
adraits that arrivals from Europe are the best and most capable farmers and
that they can be depended upon to develop our agriculture. Consequently,
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H -: o V A 2 permitted to congregate and kill themselves in large cities. There
^ riM is a great deal of truth in that statement, but by it the commission
contradicts its first recommendations, v/hich would graciously allow entry only ^
to tradesmen and those who know how to read and write • Evidently they do not S
know that a tradesman will never be a fanaer or, again, that a majority of c:^
capable fairo workers did not have the opportunity to learn how to read €uid write, r"
Whom, therefore, will they settle upon farms, since they forbid entry to ^
hard-working farmers? This matter will be considered more thoroughly in o
subsequeiit articles, as it will soon become very widely publicized in the ^
House and the Senate. We shall then be able to elucidate it more adequately. ^
Our people, as well as those of other nationalities, should, and will, know of ^
what attempts are made to hinder their progress.
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Dalwnlk ZwlMdcowy. Dee. 1, 1910.
iiaa(mA,TioR counssioriBfis
(Idltorlal)
The iteeriean niwspapar the Chicago Trlbmie has printed seTtral articles on ^
Poland and Poles* Professor George A« IMrscy, a oorrespondent of this news-^
paper who has spent a considerable anoont of tine In SlaTlc nations^ es- ^
peclally in Gallela, has taken Cracow^ the foraer capital of Poland ^ as his ^
laaln topic. Irom Cracow Drl Dorscgr relays his observations and coinnients» ^
idiidi he proTldes with adeqnate descriptions. The aboTS-nentioned paper
pQblishes his work without editing; it has eooq^lete faith in its correspon-
dent* It is possible to sunnise from Hr. Dorsey^s articles that he bases
his argnaents upon infomation that he obtains directly. Because of this
flBictcr these articles are wore or less permeated with sincerity and sympathy
toward our people. At first Mr. Derwey was eridently being misinformed^
and hence he made serertl mistakes. At that time he Judged our people
rather sererelyy especially our past history, although it must also be
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admitted that a great deal of trutli was oontcdLned in his eonments. Hore
recently, honeTer, after studying looal conditions more carefully entering
into spheres where he could find adequate and truthful infoxmation, the
correspondent has struck a farorable tone and has begun to enclose articles
that are rather interesting and profitable to us, especially here in the
United States* !§
One article of Mr* Dorsey treats matters pertinent to Polish migration to ^
the Dbited States. Here Mr. Dorsey uses Ifr* J* Okolovicz as his source of Z^
infoxmation. The latter mas an editor of the Polish periodical the Polish ^
Imigration RcTieir^ which supplies priceless material for a professional S
man irtio sincerely dedicates his tims to emigration questions. lGr« Okolovicz ^
explained to Mr. Dorsey that althou^ the immigration laws of America are
good, immigration officials giro these laws their own interpretation* Otis
leares the power to admit or reject people tron other countries entirely to
the approval of the officials. Thus, one immigrant can be giren permission
to eater America eren if he does not comply with all the rules and regulations,
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vblla anotbir can be sont baek^ although he completely satisfies all oondi-*
tions of the law. Any Insignificant pretext~0Ten the appearance of an im-*
aigrant not pleasing to a coimLissioner~is a sufficient basis on which to
deny admission to the unfortunate and force him to return to Burope* Con-
sequently many poor immigrants are condemned to unheard-of miseries because ^
they here sold all their earthly belongings and gone into debt to obtain ^
passage money t only to find| upon their arriTcd at SUis Island, that a ^
eommissionar deesui them undesirable and orders than to return from whence Z
they came. Such action is a grave injustitie, lAiich the immigration law does ^
not order to be conaitted against the unfortunates. Imigration medical S
authorities scMMtlaes issue reports stating that immigrants suffer trtm
trachoma— •that is, a contagious inflenmation of the eyes-*-although the doc-*
tors of lurope and the port authorities on the other side of the ocean stated
that the same inmigrants had coBq;>letely healthy ^bb. This is caprice and
chicanery on the pert of doctors opposed to immigration.
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vhtther r^-antry is permitted to iamlgranta who lired in ^erica for sereral
years without obtaining eitizenship papers and then left for a Tisit to
their natiTe land.
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There is the ease of a certain Pole irtio left for a Tisit to Xorope. This
person had lired in Aaerica for fifteen years » had a plaoe of business in
ChioagOy and had qirlte a oonsid arable estate. Ihen he returned from Poland,
an iHdgration coamissioner asked hin idiether he had his citizenship papers.
When he^replied in the negatiTe, he was ordered to return to lurope* All
ezplanati6ns of this nan-^-that he had a family and a business here, that he
had sufficient money for his maintenance, that he would not be a liability
to this country, and that he was healthy and would willingly become a citizen— tn
were to no aTail. The commissioner ordered his deportation and that was final.
This unfortunate man went to Sngland, and from there he returned to Canada,
wheae# he finally succeeded in entering the United States to Join his family.
I& another instance a commissioner rejected a healthy, young Pole siaqply beciause
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a ^4 " th« lAtter showed a latter from his brotbar giring tha infomatlon that eon-
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ditions had ehangsd for the better in America and that, if he eoold come to
. tr ;^ thia country, «iplo7ment could be found for him. Iha *Hviae ^and Judicioua*
•l''^^ immigration ccmmissioner considered this to be iaqportation of a worker on a
coatriact to woxk^ and therefore ordered the young Pole to return to Iurope#
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There are numerous such occurrences aM abuses on the part of innigration w
commissioners. Ihis behafior is condemned tgr Vr. Dorsey, who considers it ^
to be a grave injustice. It is well that this question should find its way S
Into the columns of the Snglish-language press through the efforts of an ^
American correapondent • Thia can have a farorable influence that will changed
port conditions with respect to accepting iaftigrants into this country. Our ^
people will await further artidea of Itr. Dorsey. Althoue^ at first he
scratched ua a little, figuratively speaking, hia subsequent works completely
reinstate him with us. He now obtains all of his information about our peo-
ple and our nation tTom reliable sources.
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* I D 1 a Dzlannlk Zwlazkowy. Nov. 22, 1910.
TEDS DIKIGRATION QUESTION
(Bflitorial)
TbB ^American Faderation of Labor , during its coxiTention at St* Louis, Missouri,
made a claar and definita statament diractad against workers from Europe and ^
ABltif Through its speakers, the Federation called upon the American people, ^
and especially the working class, to refuse, the right of permanent residence .^
in this country to all people coming into America from dther parts of the p
world* Sons and grandchildren of former imnigrants condemned immigration and ^
insultingly called immigrants criminals* A labor union of longshoremen de* g
clared itself against the steel trust of the United States Steel Cori)oratioa,
but on this occasion the union attacked the Immigrants, whom it considered an
undesirable element, responsible for lowering the pay of local workers* One ^
of the speakers of this union made a public statement to the effect that the
steel company imported workers from Europe—most of ?diom were criminally in-
clined,—and employed them here at starvation wages* These union officials
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therefore demanded that the borders be closed to earrlvals from other parts of
the imlTerse, with the hope that conditions would become better and the working*
man would benefit*
Srery word stated at the convention was either a lie, or an evidence of great
ignorance of social conditions, on the part of those embittered American chauvi-
nists viio, after all, are of immigrant parentage. The statement that a company
could import criminals from Europe is a lie; there are not as many criminals
in Surope as there are here in America* Those ;iiio are there either are im->
prisoned or are fugitives from the law. They are not in the least anxious to
leave for America to work hard, and for a meager renuneration, here in the
steel mills. If a criminal should succeed in gaining entrance in spite of the
watchful immigration officials, he would not come here to searcth for work; his
primary interest would be to find a field for more extensive criminal activity*
Tbe poroentage of such undesirable arrivals, however, is very small. In a
city like Chicago or New York there are more criMnals — bandits, murderers.
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pickpockets, white slavers, falsifiers of checks, and counterfeiters of money— -
than there are in the whole immigrant population of this country, both from
Europe and from other parts of the world.
To call honest, thrifty, hard-working people organized criminals indicates a
high degree of intolerance and am ill-concealed hatred of Immigrants among local
workers; they give the impression of bulldogs that will not themselves eat the
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A European worker does not in the least lower wages in mines or factories; £
wages are lowered by the native-bom loafers and hoboes— people who go from ^
place to place and work for a few hours a month at meager remuneration or take
as their occupation robbery and thievery. Wherever a strike breaks out, one
will find Poles, Czechs, Slovaks, Hungarians, Italians, Lithuanians, Swedes,
and other foreign-bom people among the first to walk out of factories and,
although they and their families are dying of hunger aod suffering with cold,
they do not return to work but continue to fight. But what, on the other hand,
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Pd6 the natiye-bom workers do during a strike? Most frequently thej act as
i strikebreakers or hire thaoiselTes as undercoYer men and deputy sheriff s, or
enter the lines of the militia and with great abcmdon murder their fellow
^workers because these, after all, are abominable ^'foreigners*' and the act of
^slaying them is considered commendable. This was proyed frequently during the
^numerous and yarious strikes of the past where a foreign-born worker stsruck
caad tried to better his existence, while in the meantime the American-bom
worked as ''scabs'* or took up arms against the strikers. It would seem that
nothing is known of this by the chauyinists congregated at the St« Louis con-
yehtion.
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IMMIGRATION
(Sditorial) ?
The United States could not dispense with immigrationy and if it attempted S
such a movement it would face a dark and uncertain future • Such, in part^ "^
were the words of the numerous speakers at a meeting of a Methodist ladies* ^
society known as the Women* s Home Missionary Society of The Methodist Episcopal -tj
Church* This society — althougih it belongs to the Methodist Episcopal denomi- o
nation while a majority of immigrants to Merica are from Roman Catholic coun- cx»
tries— has come to the conclusion that immigration to the Ibited States is ro
desirable because it is a real blessing for this nation* The working-class ^
immigrants create fortunes here by working on railroads, in mines and factories,
and on farms* This was asserted with a great amount of certainty at the meet-
ing* Convictions of this type are shared more and more by an ever-increasing
number of Americans* Moreover, many opponents of immigration, who at one
time used their influence to make the immigration laws more stringent, are
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now of the same conviction as those laehtloned above. Let us hope, therefore^
that with time the remaining portion Of these anti-*immigration radicals will
also change their convictions to favor, those who— as rightly stated at the
above->mentioned meeting—create the wealth of this nation*
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^SSIST OUR DOflGBAins/
(Mitorial)
^'Onlj half the voMen vbo leave Sills Island, the place where ionigrants land, -o
■ake their vay to Chicago.** Such vas the statement made by llr« Graham Taylor, \^
who spoke recently at the annual organizational meeting of the Congressional p
Brotherhood of Chicago* This may be attributed, in part^ to the fact that ^
railroad conductors, while still in Hammond ^ call out, **ChicagD;** Many immi-* g
grants fhsTing the impression that they have arrived at the city called, and beings-
unaccustomed to their surroundings, alight from the train and become ''lost,** some-o
times perminently* Some of these unfortunate^ and destitute women are taken by ^
agents to houses of ill fame as soon as th^ leave the train* Others wander
about the city and, in the end, also find their way to these dens of iniquity*
It is a calamity and a crime calling to heaven for vengeance if such conditions
exist as Mr* Taylor claims. It is high time for welfare societies to give serious
thought to warding off this evil. Every right-thinking person kn6ws the great
amount of commendable work done by the Women* s Auxiliary Of The Polish National
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day» It would not hurt other organizations that pride themselves on thetr aeti
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PRESIDENT TAFT AT ELLIS ISLAND
(Editorial)
On October 18, 1910, President Taft visited Ellis Island, that well-knowa
place of judicial authority, where verdicts are passed on immigrants who
commit the sin of coming into this country without an invitation. Upon
his short stay there, the distinguished visitor had an opi)ortunity to ex-
amine the conditions prevalent on this Island. Judging from his statements,
the newspapers draw the conclusion that certain amendments to the existing
immigration laws will be made. These amendments will have beneficial results
for this nation, as well as for the Immigrants themselves.
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In the first place, more severe penalties will be imposed upon railroad com-
panies for transporting people who are rejected by the authorities as "undesir-
ables."
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Secondly, the present practice of separating husbands from wives, or parents
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from their children, is to be abolished.
Thirdly, various means are to be employed to prevent the concentration of
the immigration wave in New York. The purpose of this is to direct this
wave southward, where immigrants are needed and where people gladly see
the flow of helping hands from Europe,
The President was most concerned over the matter of separating families,
numerous examples of which were seen by him. Several instances were pre-
sented to him of husbands being allowed to land when wives were retained
and of parents being permitted entry when the children were detained, or
vice versa. The President personally questioned the people vyho found them-
selves in such positions. As a result of this, he came to the conclusion
that only a proper change in the legislative regulations could alter the
present conditions. Among the other regulations the President deems it
necessary and useful to provide that a husband arriving in this country with
the intention of later importing his family should first present a detailed
report of the number of members, and the condition, of this family, with the
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assurance that he is telling the tiuth. If it should later be proved that
his statements were false, his permit to remain in this country should be
revoked and he should be deported together with his entire family.
The President's personal interest in conditions prevalent upon Ellis Island
are commendable. He was convinced that a law often appears excellent in theory
which practical application can be most severe and burdensome.
We will not concern ourselves here with criticizing the American immigration
laws. We have done this frequently and there will undoubtedly be other occa-
sions to express our opinions of them. We merely repeat what we have asserted
previously, that, not only from the Polish position but also from the American,
we can see no reason for an artificial limitations of the immigration of desir-
able elements into this country* It is a known fact that one half of this na-
tion is barren and a half of the other half, namely, the South, makes desperate
demands for white settlers* By the term**desirable elements'* we understand all
healthy and sincere people of the white race cai>able of working, as well as the
children and the aged who are in a position here to be cared for properly by
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their parents or their children, respectively. We cannot consider as proof
of tindesirability (if one may express himself thus) either lack of school
education, which can be acquired here easily and at a low cost, or lack of
funds, which can also be obtained here in exchange for work* This coiintry
needs honest work above all* The immigrants, if treated justly and sympa-
thetically, will give that type of work and as much of it as is required • It
is possible that a precautionary law is necessary here lest diseased, or phys-
ically incapacitated, people find their way into this country. But this law
must be formulated in such a manner that in its enforcement there would be no
occurence that would bring shame upon a great, free, and civilized nation. The
scenes that occur daily at the separation of husbands from wives and parents
from children are decidedly worthy of utmost condemnation*
The President witnessed several such instances personally and he himself be-
moaned the fate of these people, to \iiiiom he could be of no assistance because
the law, in its compassionless wording, was more powerful than he* Let him,
therefore, endeavor to set the enr€h aside, and he will gain the gratitude of
the entire nation*
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It is also just to place a greater responsibility upon the railroad companies
for trsinsporting people who are legally prohibited from landing in America.
The companies know these laws but ignore them. Requiring them to return ten
people to Europe, at their own expense, for every hundred brought into Amer-
ica is not such a severe i)enalty that it would be unprofitable for the com-
pany Jto risk it« If the local authorities must deport anyone, then the com-
pany should at least be made to pay heavily, so that it would not tempt a poor
man. in the future and would cease to extort money for transportation to a prom-
ised land. Let the agents of the transporting companies think well before they
even attempt to convince anyone to leave his native land.
The third wish of the President — namely, that the main immigration wave should
be directed toward the South — is justifiable but very difficult to fulfill. An
immigrant is not a slave who can be forced to remain in any designated locality
irrespective of whether or not he wishes to be there. An immigrant must be
respected as a free man, who has the right to direct his own fate. It is pos-
sible that immigrants from the southern nations of Europe, such as the Italians
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Balgarlans, Greeks , and SpaxilardB, nould go idlllxigly to the land of cotton*
Bat the Poles ^ Swedes^ Oernana, and Irish will perhaps never experience life
in the beutiful but torrid southexn statefy which are entirely strange to them.
Only a free and gradual JOBOvement of people from the central states toiiard the
South is possible here, and the people coming from Xurope should not be hin-
dered from moTing into the central states of America* A great amount of time
is necessary for this and, abOTS all, an enormous development of trade in the
South most first be brought about before any such morement is possible • Ihen
If large factories become established there, vith proper and adequate reooaneration,
on equal basis with those of the central or the northern States, then, and
only then will the South attract people*
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OH ELLIS ISLAND
\%.': Ihoaver does not know Ellis Islaxilt where cdl Imnlgrants lemdf does ^
2iot know through what an ordeal immigrants must pass before they are free
.,:.{y,.~ :, ■■.^x-,^,^ . The immigration offioialst and espeoiallyt those irtio hcnre direot
;^; ;^^^^ with the immigrants t treat them worse than hog-drivers treat
^ c^ : \ their harmless oreatures in the stook yards*
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immigrants* Their duty begins and ends with reoeiying big pensions; in-
vading of immigration homes andt in maxsy oases t reoeiving graft* This
; has been proved by frequent ohanges in the personnel*
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%e lower offioicd staff has no regard for uxider-deok immigrants t
and the oonduot towards them is indifferent* shameless and impudent*
Emigrants talk and oomplain openly t but onoe they gain freedom they
are so happy they do not look for revenge*
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The Impudenoe of the immigration off ioiale has no limitations as
far 9Jt deoenoy is concerned* They enter women's sections irtiile they are
undressedf andt if they are not dressedf they order them to do so under
pretension of some i:tt8|ieotioni they commit outrages against the sick and
skin those nhose papers are subject to a closer inspection*
They commit these outrages on people nho do not speak English emd
irtio are more or less ignorant* taking for granted that they will escape
punishment as soon as the squeezed out immigrant takes a train and dis«»
appears in the vastness of the ilmerican terriioxy*
Ife all know that such a condition exists t hut it is hard to get
proof f and nho is going to look for them after the newcomers are scattered
over the countzy* The Immigration Bureau could get such proof hut it is
in the hands of still higher immigration officials # who every day create
some difficulties for them* Furthermore t our own "patriots •' rrho were
born under an unlucky start do all they can to destroy the only Polish
Immigration Bureau we haye* We do not wish to discuss this painful matter
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in the paper f but we wish to mention one f€U)t and that is that at a
certain conference of inmigration officials and the officials of the
emigration bureaus t one of our 'patriots* denied the Polish character
of our St« Joseph^s Homcv nhich is strictly Polish# If such action is
patrioticf thent let the h««« take such patriotism!
It is a fact that conditions on that island are terrible fort a
member of the New York LogislaturCf Ur« Weinstein* mcule a-^ resolution
that immediate investigation should be made in regard to the treatment -
of immigrants Toy the immigration off icial8«
Later on at a friendly gathering Mr • Vlnstein made the following
statement: "It is unbelievable what is going on on that immigrant island*
The conditions are Just terrible* There is a systematic brutality in
respect to the immigrants; violence in respect to children of both sexes;
graft; neglectfulness in the administrationi ill-treatment of the sick;
all that should be prevented and discontinued* fhis condition will be
investigated by the New York ^alth Department, and the report will be
^ready in twenty days**
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Dzlannlk Zwlazkowyt Zgoda, Apr» 1, 1910#
MR. WILLIAIC SPEAKS
(Editorial)
The most terrifying and heartless person to the immigrant entering the
port of New Tork is the Commissioner of Jmnigrationy Hr« Williams* He
Is the one i>erson to decide, who shall and who shall not enter these
United States* His decision is finely and there is no appeal from it#
This is so because the newcomer does not know where, or to whom, to appeal
for help, or because he has no friends with money or influence* At any
rate, even the authorities at Washington would not pay much attention to
the pleas of one indiyidual or to his friends, however influential they
may be*
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Dziennik Zwiazkowy, Z^oda, Apr. 1, 1910.
!^Ir. Williams is therefore the all-po'7erfulj the supreme sovereign of the
port of New York. The fate of these unfortunates lies in his hands. lie
can at ^'111 jptl^ t'len into oblivion, into an eternal nbyss of misery and
despair. T,!r. /illiami' severity in fulfilling his duties as a Commissioner
of Immigration is proved by the fact that, from January 1st to March 1st,
by his action 3500 imitigrants were turned back - an unprecedented number
in any similar period of time.
It is true that the irjp-igr?'ticn lavrs are strict, and that the officials in
charge must adhere to the law, buf in many instances, the Commissioner
allowed himself to be guided miore by his oeprice than by reason, v.^hen he
turned back persons fully qu?:liried to enter the United States^
It is a fact, t'^^at the CoFJnissioner overstepped his authority, in turning
back oeioole that should have been nermitted to enter.
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Dziennik Zwiazkov/r^, Zgoda^ Apr. 1, 1910
It .seems impossible to disqu^ilify 5500 iii.ii.^rantfB in a paricd of only
tvjo months. :vhen quertioned, t-ie Gonnissioner explained the natter
as follO'*s: "The fault for turning back so rr.any imiaip-rants, lies V7ith
the agents of. the steamship companies throughout Europe and other parts
of the world. The af^ents sell tickets to all comers, without rer;-ard to
their entry qualifications. These a-^ents are chiefly interested in
commissions. The more tic!:ets they can sell, the more cov-aissions they
ree#iT*%*
^People afflicted v/ith all kinds of diseases, people ?:ithout the specified
amount of money required by law; absolute paupers and miserable and ragged
beggars, v;hose appearance alone is prodf enough for refusing then entr^'',
are 3nticed to travel to this country^
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Dzlennlk Zwlazkowy, Zgoda^ Apr. 1, 1910.
**Congi«88 has decided not to act on the question of immigration regulation
in the current year^ ow^ng to the fact that many congz^essmen and senators
have diverse opinions on the proposed regulations for immigrants. However^
mjr duty and obligation is to enforce the existing laws and regulations and
to bar all undesirables.** So speaks the Commissioner of Immigration, with
his anti-immigration chauvinists clinging to him«
The explanations given by Ur. Williams are too vague , and evade much of the
truth. Wo know positively that the Commissioner ttirned back a person of
good health, possessing the financial qualifications, and whose family
lives in the United States; in fact his father is an American citizen. Such
manifestations of chauvinism are frequently indulged in by the Commissioner^
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Dziennik Zwiazkovr^. Z^oda, Apr« 1, 1910.
If ho dislilies the individual, or his nationality, he unaccountably refuses
hiin entry, vathr ut further appeal.
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The assertion that Tp.any sick persons arc araong the arriving inrdgrants, does
not stand criticisn either, because a sick person v;ill net dnre to attempt so
long and tiresone a journey?', and further; lore a sick innigrant knows he is
unfit for physic?? 1 labor* ^ ^
Therefore only the healthiest, stron.'^est, and those nest ^••.dlling to work are
arriving,' and these sturd^^" izmiigirants are not to be oonpared to the American
weaklings. The truth of the natter is, that nany are lacking the amount of •
money required for entry; however, u^on arrival, relatives and friends provide
these funds. Llr. VJilliams, will not give this any consideration, and he turns
back the healthiest and raost deserving irjnigrants*
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Dziennik Zwlazkov/y, Zpioda, Apr. 1, 1910.
The Ooinnissioner 'p statement, that some of the ir^migrants have the
appearance of paupers and are as ragged as ber-rars, is aleo iirery
unwise • Vi/e certainly cannot exoect poor people to have the same
appearance as the GorniTiissioner, or to be able to T':ear the sane
quality of clothes. Instead, they possess a big ?ieart, and a desire
to work. They are honest anc. their labor c^n create more v/ealth for
this country, than some of the obese unscrupulous, top hat, full-dressed,
diamond bedecked American politicians. The Commissioner is v/orried, that
(Jongress this yerr, rail not pass an^'' imiiigration restrictions at all.
liov/ever, the chauvinists anc union leaders, headed by G-ompers are living
in* the hope that restrictive legislation 'vill be passed.
Nevertheless, luckily for the imnif^rants, there are in this country
millions of their fellov: countrymen, fighting their cause. They are
fighting the chauvinists, and v/ill not allovj any acts of injustice to
be perpetrated, against honest and hard working people.
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Dziennik Zv7iazkovry> Zgoda, Apr, 1, 1910
^- ^'"ere
Against the Hayes anti-ii.migration bill, several hundred protsstv,,
sent from the Polish National Alliance groups. This fact proved, that
there are people in the united btates v:ho are w:.llin£; to fic^t an anti
iFjiigration injustice.
The fact that congress v/ill net pass any anti-inni^ration le.^islation,
will ap:,{rravate Yx. VJilliams considerable'', but vie, as citizens of the
United i^tates v/ill see to it, that no such prejudicial and unjust law
shall be Toassed.
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■^^sm^ ^^bUSH B&nOKAL AIUANOS iUSD THE ANTI-IllIBffiATION BIIlJ
^ (Editorial)
Herd air#'liotti Of t^ Mplies Mcalred I7 the Tarlous grot^s of the Polish^
national Alliaaoo from seYoral representatiTea and senators » irtio aeknowledge
the receipt of resolutions adopted hj the groups against the proposed Anti-
iflMigrat ion Bill*
«lfr« W« IdPlhsU,
"P3?esident of Oxoup 904 of the Polish National Alliance,
^"Bessenerj Michigan
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*Qear Sir:' I haTe Just receiTCd i copy of the resolutiosi adopted by your organ--
isttl^n cm February 19 « 1910« Sren thouc^ I haTC not had as yet an opportunity
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in B2 I n.<m.i.^v 7:w<i.«fc«»y ifcr. 84, 1910. WPA (ILL.) PROJ. 3027^
to atudy this biU^ I do sot beliora that azQr bill containing the proTiaions
you bring to ngr attantion^ oould paas in this session of Congress*
ttx am Tory giad to hare reoeiTed this infomation, and I assure you that I am
lin pexf eet accord with your opinion that this bill should not be passed in its
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Mr* J« Czaporowskii financial secretary of (Sroup 525| Holyoke, IfassachtxsettSi
Ireceived two replies* The one from Senator W* U« Crane reads as fbUows:
^*Dear Siri I reoeiTed your letter of the 24th, and it is pleasant to know
that your oreauiasat ion is interested in natters pertaining to inaigration
legislation* I assure you that this matter shall receiTe isy undivided atten><
tiout and I shall also at all times keep your interests uppermost in ay mind^
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The second letter i fzom Congreeenan Laiirrenoe , reads as follows:
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''Dear Sir: I baye reeelYed the resolution adopted by the St« Cazlmir^s Lodge
H6« 525 of the Polish National Alliance, and It will be a pleasure to give this
matter proaqpt attention^ I will lanedlately present this resolution to the
House of BepresentatlTes«
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^e contents of a letter recelyed by Group 1033 of the Polish National Alliance,
are as follows:
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*Dear Sir: I recelred your letter containing the resolution adopted by your
organisation, pertaining to the Hayes Antl^-lmmlgratlon Bill* I will present
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this resolution to the Senate, and will then turn it o^erto the proper coioals*^
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We are contlnnally receiving letters from various groups of the Polish National
Alliance 9 letters which include replies from senators and representatives to the
resolutions adopted by the groups against the Hayes Anti-immigration Bill.
It is a great pleasure to publish proof of the sincere Interest tciken in Ameri-
can politics by our brother members— -an interest in questions that affect irltally
the lives and welfare of all citizens*
This is only a beginning* In the future the Polish National Alliance will surely
grow strong enough, so that its voice and opinion on important questions of the
day will be heeded and heard by people ^o today are hardly aware of its exist-
ence*
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Polish falcoxuBi Nest Number 157 , Group 1122 of the Foliah National Allianoe,
Holyoke, Ibeeeohusetta, reeeiyed a reply from Senator Lodge, who is an enesgr
of laaigration: Senator Lodgers letter reads;
*lfr« J* T. Strohel
^'Hblyoke, liaesaobasetta
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*Dear Sir: I am in poaaeaaion of a reaolution adopted by your organization,
eppoaing the Hayea Anti-iomigration Bill« I am aatiaf ied to become acqioainted
with the opinion of your orgBoiization on thia propoaed legislation* When it
finally reaehea the Senate, I will thoroughly aerutiniae it«
"H« 0. Lodge"
That Senator Lodge pramiaes to look into this proposed bill to restrict inmi-
gration, keeping the reaolution uppermost in his mind, is really something*
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The old sinner is constantly barrassing the imiigrants with his bills, but now
he is compelled to discuss immigration more gently with its defenders*
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Mr. Strobel also received a short letter from Congressman GiUet, Chairman of
the Civil Service Commission, who also promises to give the resolution his full
attention and consideration. - -
The Polish Falcons Nest Nimber 157, Group 1122 of the Polish National Alliance,
put some pressure on the legislators in Washington also, as the contents of a
letter received from another congressman of Massachusetts will attest.
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"The Senate of the United States,
. "Mr. J. R. Kurnik, president of the Polish Athletic Organization, Group 1122,
'- Hblyoke^ Massac busetts« '^^•"••. '•>!-^ ^ -v.. : .71.. -v. 4:...,-^-::- ar;:
MJ^r Sir: I received a letter signed by you and l&r. Strobel, together with
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^ If^ur organization's resolution, voicing its opinion on the question of immi-
gration restriction* I will take it upon myselj^ to give this matter bqt tindiYided
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attentioui keeping uppermost in mind your orgeuiization*s opinion, which I was
very glad to receive* ^
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C The Ameriean legislators are in this way becoming aware of the existence of the
Polish people in the United States* These people, irtio are mDstly viorkers belong-
ing to various unions, are not as egoistical as the American workers, who are
also nenbers of these unions but are strongly in favor of placing restrictions
on iantigration* ;. -^.^^r :'-:m:-^'\[. - ' ' ?-
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The Polish people, on the contrary, are in favor of leaving the door to this
American paradise wide open, so that all decent and deserving people who are
8e0king anployment, freedom, and security for their families can enter here and
become good Amsrican citizens*
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The Anerlcan Chauvinist opposition to iimnigration is growing daily
andy^ through the pressure of this organization new restrictions and
limitations are being adopted* The aim of the Chauvinists is to
reduce immigration to minimum*
The Commissioner of immigration at Nsw Tork^ acting upon orders of 1
his superiors 9 is refusing entry to large numbers of immigrants^ for
various minor reasons •
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Siiis Island is the daily scene of grim tragedy* Wives are separated
from their husbands, children from their parents, mothers from their
children; here humanity is plunged into the darkest depths of desperation*
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Dziennllc Zwlazlcowy, Zgoda, Mar. 9, 1910*
Many unfortunates liave already used up a^ the money they had,
money which was saved or borrowed from friends , money which was
to bring them to the promised land« And now that they have reached
the shores of the land of their dreams ^ they have found only utter
disappointment • They ere told that they cannot enter here because
of poor healthy or lack of physical fitness , as any of which would
render them incapable of earning their livelihood , or that they do
not possess the prescribed amount of moneys and they are further
questioned as to why they came, if icbhey have no relatives here willing
to assume full responsibility for their entrance to the United States*
If the United States government , through the influence of the Chauvinists,
is determined to limit or to close its doors to immigration , it should
at least be decent enough to endeavor to make these facts known in all
the lands from which there is a possibility of emigration*
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Dziennik Zwlazkowy^Zgoda^ ^iar.Q, 1910«
uur representatives in all foreign ports, should inforin the iiniiigrants
of the conditions and requirerients before they board the ships. This
v:ould be a proper and hunane method, and a great deal of suffering
would be averted •
It would be more convenient for the united l^tates uovern^^ient to place
a fev: of its agents at the various ports of debarkation than ':o be
compelled to fulfill the unpleasant task of refusing entry to these
poor disappointed creatures.
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A very pathetic story v/as related to us here in Chicago, by a rnan v/ho
stated that he sent for a son that he left behind in Europe.
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Dzlennlk Zwlazkowy, Zgoda, Mar. 9, 1910#
The boy was seventeen years of age, apparently strong, and in good
health* The immigration doctors, after examination, fotind this boy
weak and unfit for manual labor^ and decided to deport him»
The father, mother, and two other boys, have been listing in the United
States for eight years* The father is a United States citizen and
is steadily employed* He has accumulated some money and is willing to
be responsible, and to assume all the obligations pertaining to the
boy's we If are •
He also provided the J)oy with the proper amount of iiaoney, and sworn
affidavit, assuming all the obligations demanded of him. But it -seems
that the immigration authorities were not satisfied and were determined
to deport this lad, and to separate him for his folks forever •
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Dzl ennlk Zwlazkowy , Zgoda , Mar. 9, 1910.
The immigration authorities are guilty of barbarism. Even under the
most absolute and despotic forms of government, such barbarism would
not be tolerated. The goddess of liberty at the entrance of the port
of New York| ^is blueing in shame for the inhuman actions of our
lawmakers 9 whose fathers also were mere immigrants, seeking a refuge
from oppression.
According to the Tygodnik Polski. a weekly newpp^per of New York, twenty
newspaper men, representing various foreign publications in the United
States, and headed by Ur. L. N. Hanerling of the Czecho Slovak publication^
New Yoiteie Listyt are on their way to 7/ashington to protisst to President
Taft, and to the Department of Immigration, against the discriminatory
anti-inmigration bill introduced by Congressman Hayes •
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Dzlennik Zv/iazko?ry, Zp:oda> Mar, 9, 1910.
The chairnan of the delegation, LIr. L. !!• Ilanorlins, read the protest,
the contents of which brou<3ht to light the fact that 55fo of the fanners
in the United States are foreigners, that out of 890,000 ininers in this
countr:,^, 630,000 are f -^.rei^ners, that of the 580,000 steel workers
&9fo are Europeans, and that 905^ of those engaged in the construction
of railroads are also foreigners.
The .pp^test v;as chiefly aimed at the greater restrictions on imnigraticn:
that were proposed in the bill.
President Taft let it be known that he is not in favor of the proposed
bill, stating that it is easier for the real undesirable to pass the
test of the iim^dgratipn authorities than it is for the sincere and
willing worker, without an elementary education.
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Dzlennlk Zwlazkowy> Zgoda, Mar* 9, 1910*
Assuming that the president is not opposed to immigration, will ha
be able to overcome the determined chauvinist senators and congressmen
who have been moved to action by the press and the labor unions?
It is very doubtful* Therefore, our only defense lies in American
citizenship*
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OUR IMIIIGBATIOT ^'^^ > PI^OJ. 30275
Iditorial
fhere is n^i'doubt that America is filled with people; and for that reason there Is a
moTement to restrict Buropean emigration. The tendency to restrict immigration is
growing stronger and stronger. This tendency is expressed by all klAds of lawst
among them are the following:
Xvexy immigrant must have a certificate of deportment, issued by authorities of the
town in which he lired. In immigrant must have an elementary education, that is, he
must be able to read and write well. A plan is also being devised to limit the
number of emigrants from every country to 50,000 persons. According to this plan,
every country, large or small, would be priviliged to send the same quota of
emigrants to America. Small countries such as Greece or Serbia could send the same
number as larger Austria, Trance, Russia, Germany, and so on.
The proposed regulation, that an immignoit i possess a certain amount of emcation
was reject^ by Congress a few years ago. This measure, called the Intelligence
test regulation, would in the greatest degree, effect the Slavs and Itcdians who are
employed to do that kind of work which does not necessitate the knowledge of reading
and writing. Taking for granted that illiterate immigrants are not admitted, who
will dig our canals, who will work on railroads or dig sewerdl
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Coal mines, where thousands of miners-perish every year because of gas explosions
and other accidents, would he considerably affected. There are no means by which
such cLCcidents can be prevented; the coal barons care very little for their working
men and the government, does not give them the proper legal protection* Among the
victims of the coal mine tragedies were thousands of immigrants who were illiterate
but physically capable, and industrious.
Who will replace thmn? We admit that restriction is necessary, but that restriction
be reasonable and practical*
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1^11188 liary Margaret Leet a student of Chioago University t also seore«»
tary of the Women* s Trade Iteion League t saved an immigrant girl from
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The Women's Trade Union League t New Yorkt sent an advanoe notice of
girls Journeying from Europe to Chicago* Miss Lee received a list of the
girls sent to Chicago* She then irent to the railroad station to check the
names t andt after counting them allf fbund that H* Eroslakt a nencoiaer
from Polandf iras missing*^
She started an investigation euidf after searching for her several
days* found her in a suspicious home* She tried to get in the house* but ;
no one ansivered* Finally * after a long period of time* the landlord opened
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IS TBE maiSikTIGH HOME A BUSINESS?
Tb# iia«8pap«r soandal about thi ImqdLgrants* Eoma, is constantly ruining the good
work and record of this institutlt^n. They claim that it is not a home for the
needy isBigiMuits but an entfirprising business; and should be able to keep this
Institution in good standiiig without any governBient help* .
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But this is not so 9 because this institution is a charity home, to help the needy,
and not a money making enterprise • This home takss donations, but does not compel
the needy immigrants to pay* This institution has to abide by its laws, and stay
ilthln t|MM bounds, if it wants to exist •
Ihe main object of this institution is to place these inmigrants at work, and do
their utmost for them at all times, while in their care* A short time back this
institution was closed by the goyernment, pending an investigation because false
statements in the newspapers claimsd this institution placed young ladies in bad
homes, and did not take much interest in this matter* But after a through inresti-
on, it was reopened, due to the faet that the government found all these state-
iB about this institution xmtrue*
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(nilcwgoakl^ Vol* Xtr. No. 12, Jan. 15, 1904*
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Tills Inatltution Is opensd to all Polish and Slavle linmlgrants. It also has a
saparate saetion for beggars; irtiare there is enough space in one room for three
or four to sleep At one tlsMi and they are tMated with the utmost oare and given
the best foodt ,. _^ , ^
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1 few of these immigrants pay for their lodging as a donation to this institution
but some stay for two or Iduree weeks and, idien they are working and able to take
care of theotselTes and their fosLiXij^eay they laave; they promise that as soon as they
are eble they will send a donation.
Many of these people are soon asking a good living, but they never mention a word
about this institution helping them when they were hungry and penniless. This is
gratitude and the thanks this home receives for its gallant work. How can this
immigration hcHoe exist, if these people do not help it?
This iw true in many Catholic churches; the priest has the same trouble trying to
make the people donate for the upkeep of the church.
Under such elreumstances, the emigration home as well as the churches should charge
m small few tor their services. In the case of the immigrants* hornet they dj^oi^A: ^^
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Charge a small entranca faa, and than an additional daily fee; this is the only
answer the manager of this institution has to avoid being so hard pressed
financially* The church shoxild also charge a yearly fee, and then receive the
regular Sunday and holiday donations*
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amounts to yearly, they would no doubt donate gladly for so good a cause.
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garod Polakl, Vol. VI, No* 24, June 11, 1902.
BSUAMS
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In spite of ntnierous protests against the immigration bill, forbidding en*
trance to America to analphabets, the bill was passed*
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This bill will do most harm to Poles as well as Ukrainians and Slovaks » among
Ifhom is to be found the largest namber of analphabets, that is, those who are
neither able to read nor to write.
According to the new law the authorities expect the immigrant to know his
mother tongue* Those that cannot read nor write must not emigrate to America,
because they will not be admitted*
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not strange that they should emigrate in such large numbers to the land of freedom? #^vf
where they can enjoy the economical and political advantages, that are denied them 9^^:^
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illiterates are found among the Polish people, '^^-i"-?-^^;^'^':^
The illiterates in this country soon take advantage of bur system of education ^;&^
and self-lnteres|. and take it upon themselves to learn to read and write Inelish.
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POLISH
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It Is a conirlneing fact, if closely observed, that the Polish people are clean,
orderly and law abiding citizens. At great expense they have established numerous
schools, churches, libraries and places of recreation.
They do not support any socialistic or anarchistic doctrines; and show the deepest
respect for this country and its institutions..
We have o nly a short time in which to prove that the figures quoted by Senator
Lodge are far from being correct, about the Polish people.
Mr, P. H. Jablonski: President of the Polish National^ Alliance of the United States
jj£jynagri£a, has received numerous letters from mayors, and police officials giving hii
their hearty support in the protest of Senator Lodgeb Immigration bill.
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fdlish piieplo vishlng to purchaM passports to travel to Poland^ or from Poland
to iPMirleat can rooaiTO all proper InfonDation^ dates and time sehedxiles from
tbs liDther Superior of the Fislician Sisters,
3 Horris Street » Hew York Oity, ]f« T# ,^
ThiB Emigration Borne also takes ears of Polish People vfao are old and are not
in the position to take care of themselyes finanoially; therefore, the Pelioian
Sisters ask that people aishing to travel will, please, Join as members at the
monthly rate of |S#00; this money is to be used solely for the upkeep and sole
support of the aged.
fhe officere in charge of this Polish organization are:-*
Vither Stanley Saymanowski President
Ihther B« (Sramlewicz Yice President
fiBither Sr. J# Daoraak '.'^^Wtt^^ot Finance
firther Stanley Howak Beeolrding Secretary
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Dzlennik Chleagoskl, Autf. 16, 1897.
FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE POLISH IKMIGRATION HOME
(Summary)
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The financial report of the Polish Immigration Home in New York for the month
of July shows that the following individuals of Chicago offered help:
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Reverend Paul Rhode $10*00
Reverend Vincent Barzynski 5*00 ^
Reverend John Kasprzycki • • • • • 10«00 i^
Reverend Casimir Sztuczko 5*00 ^
Reverend F« M« Wojtalewicz •••••••• 12»00
Reverend J. Barzynski •••••••••••••••• 2*00
Reverend B* Nowakowski ••••••• • 2«00
Reverend C. Gronkowski ••••••••••• 2«00
Reverend J. Radziejewski • 2*00
Reverend 7. Lange, for A. Labunski • • • • 21*50
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F. Wlekllnskl, secretary-general of the Polish Roman Catholic Union .. •$54*95
Szczesny Zahajkiewicz 1.00
" . TiT. Gliniecki 50
j >Peter Ligman .50
^- ^ Peter Kiolbassa • 5.00
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An appeal for further support is made to all Poles of America.
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Expenses for the month of July vere $213.45. Total cash on hand is estimated ^
at $214.43. "
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ADAM mOKISfflGZ
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IKnrk yvar will b# a eentury sinca oar great poet firtt saw light in an obaeure
eomer of Lithuania* All Poland ia preparing to celebrate the day of hie birth
and alee to honor hie deep religioue feeling, lore for hie country and willing-
neee to auffer for her.
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Polieh-jknericana probably would not wieh to lag, although thie eeeme to be the
time when we would wieh to leaTC a laeting remembrance of that day*
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are aeyeral ways in which we can commemorate the memory of our immortal
prophet* Ve can hafe a eolemn gathering, erect a monument, found a Polieh
library or build a Polieh Rational IMivereity or eomething aimilar* 111 theee
plane eeem to hold eome difficultiee or are not appropriate to the conditione of
the Polieh people in imerioa*
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M would probably find that moat people are in favor of a TbiTereity, but in
going deeper into the aubjeet, the time may not be ripe for eueh an undertaking.
11 ean diacuee the Tarioue projecte ai length later. Oq|r euggeation, on thie - \
^ hundredth ennlreretry of the birth of Idem Hickiewici ie to erect an immigration
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building in Rew Tork city*
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lliekl^wies, himself tb0 graateat of Follah aarlgranta, went through a gz*aat daal
of hardahipa and aaffaring a8ao#iM#d with such a Ufa, not for a year or taO)
but for the graater part of hla life In Paris, as an immigrant* In building an
Immigration Home in remambrance of Adam, wa would also commamorate his sentenoa
of aaf faring on foreign soil* fith good will, the Home in a year from today could
be under roof.
Ifter all, we are Poles no matter to which faction we belong, Hickiewics belongs
to us all and a home for immigrants, would serve all Poles regardless of oxir
viewpoints* Therefore, we are setting ptir proposition before all Poles. It seems
to us that a good way to get funds would be to publish a list of donors and amounts
offered* Our newspaper, Hot wanting to delay the matter, is donating a modest
sum to-^ay«
.On building the **Polish Home for Immigrants,** on deciding on its rules, on conditions
under which iimigrants are to be accepted, idiat length of time they are to remain,
and irtiat care should be giyen them, we submit the Home to the direction of the
**Brother of 8t« nrancis** (Qroiips of Birather Albert) who have under their direction
public homes for travelers in Krakow, or to some other organiiation*
POLISH
Nkrod Polski^ Tol* X» Ho. 18, April 30, 1897»
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Thi0 is our idea and wa offar it to our respeotad elargy, oollaaguaa, aditors,
without thought of paraonal intaraat, and to our raadara, and all Poles in
ganaral, liying in imarica*
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I E Dziemilk Ghioagoakl. Mar. 4, 1897.
A THDE DfflJOCRAT
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(Editorial)
Today Grover Cleveland steps down from the high office of President of the :$
United States and his place will be taken over by his Republican successor, S
McKinley • - ^
liOiat service the new President is going to render the country remains for -o
the future to tell. What has been accomplished by his predecessor we o
will eleborate in full. Today, however, we will deal with his courage, lo
intelligence and true patriotism, for only yesterday he vetoed the lassi* - §
gration Bill, sponsored by Senator Lodge, an adherent of the American
Protective Association.
By such action President Cleveland has definitely demonstrated his Just
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I S Dzlannik Chleagoskl, Mar. 4, 1897.
displeasure with the intolerances contained in the Immigration Bill and
with the unreasonableness of its proponents who desired to create an unhealthy
condition in American society by letting out from its organism the new healthy
blood that has been its life, instead of trying to cure the existing evils.
Of what help will be the curtailment of healthy , industrious, reserved, and
pious peoples who, because of conditioned circumstances, are unable to read
or write, if everyone of us sees definite proof as to where we are being
led by reading the American papers?
Of what help will the knowledge of reading and writing be to those whose
children do not have the opportunity to hear about GrOd and the Ten Commandments
in the public schools?
An ignoranii^ citizen, reared along religious lines,mak:inga» honest living by
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I E Pziannlk Chicagoakl, Mar. 4, 1897,
the sweat of his brovr, although unable to read or write, always fulfilled
his duties to God, to his country, and to his family whether abroad or in
America, prorided his superiors were understanding individuals who believed
in the Almighty and were enveloped with true patriotism.
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There are not many of such people in the United States, because a majority <=i
of the intelligentsia are but career-seekers whose only guiding li^t is the F
dollar. They do not harbor any ideals, they are unaware of the good of ^
man, and they hold no consideration for the words: God, fatherland , humanity, o
and conscience* ^
As to the desire of cleansing the country of the present evil elements, it -^
is not necessary to turn to the immigrants in order to right the wrong, but
It is necessary to cross the reins of the present subversive element which
tends to abuse the privileges of freedom and liberty for the sole purpose
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IS Dzlennlk Chloagoskl, Mar, 4, 1897.
Of bringing America to moral and material ruin.
Only the blind do not see in what direction the '^educated'* masons, members
of the American Protective Association, anarchists, and other apostles of S
false progress are leading us. ^
Such unhealthy elements should be weeded out and the ignorant, unfamiliar ^
with the art of reading and writing, unable to distinguish between right ^
and wrong, who give a willing ear to the leaders of evil, should be given 2
the proper training, the ability to recognize the rights of God, the opportunity ^
to improve themselves, and the privilege of entering upon the road of life*s
grave responsibilities. Such is the duty of our lawmakers and men of
state.
Our present-day Congressmen at V/ashington are not such lawmakers. The
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I E Dziennik Chloagoski, Mar. 4, 1897.
The only true man of the government is the Democrat, Cleveland , who as yet
has not been called a backward Conservative.
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IT Diltiuilk Clileagoskl. F«b« 2, 1897.
SSfilSnrCiLTI'VIS of polish OBOANIZATIONS ASD TBS
POLISS-AMBRICAN PBBSS PS0!IXST IGAIKST IHB
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Tb th« liOBOzmbl# ■•sbers of the United States Senate, Washington, D« C: ^
9ie undersigned, as Aaeriean citizens, as officers of Polish-American organi* -o
sations^ and as representatives of the Polish-Aaerican press, beseech the o
honorable Senate to change the iamigraikion bill , passed by the House of co
RepresentatiTss on Januarj 27, 1897 (uhich has as its aim the regulation of §
indgration to this country) so that it will not exclude Polish immigrants-.- ^
peep].e mhose country mas Imrm apart by Bussia^ Prussia, and Austria orer a ^^^
hundred years ago~from the United States* Although the Poles might knov hoir
to read and write in their natiTO tongue, they would not be permitted to enter
the United States, because the new bill states that iasdgrants must write and
read either the laglish language or in the language of the country of their r r^
birth^ or in that of the country in uhich they lived prior to their decisiouj^ ^
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17 DgJennik Chie«gegki. Ftob. 2, 1897.
to laaro* This •zeludes tho Polos^ for noir thfj uafortunately haro no ^natiro**
eo«atxy« Althotigh they were bom on what once was Polish land, they are aow
abeorbed hy Russia , Prussia ^ and Austria » idiere the tongues of the respeotiye ^
eountries preraili while the Polish language is forbidden ^ or ak least is not ^
reeognised hy the powers* F
It is our eipress desire to present to the honorable Senate the faet that the ^
Poles know how to write and read in Polish^ and ww, as representatives of an £
honorable and law-abiding nation, trust that you gentleoien will hear our peti- ^
tion and Ailfill our wishes* It is hoped that the honorable Senate will not
support the iamigration bill whioh will ecxolude suoh peoples of **free and
great eountries ," espeeially those whose forebears fought for the freedom of
this eountry*
We hare taken it upon ourselres to site a few historieal faets about Poland,
and trust that the honorable Senate will eonsider this plea, and will not permit
the passage of a bill whioh, beoause of its double meaning, could be eonstrued
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IT Dglmalk Chlcagoskl^ F«b« 2^ 1897«
as balBg opposed to iHsigsrants who are not oaly qualified bat who deserre
recognition froa the people of the United States.
Poland^ a Slarie eountry, located in central Burope^ Toluntarily accepted the ^
Christian faith daring the year 965, and for eight centuries has not only '^
recognized the principles of freedom, but has defended freedon and religioos "^
tolerance# Ibr sany centuries, Poland defended western civilization frosi the C
constant attacks of the wild hordes of Mongols » Thtars, lliscoTites, and Turks , gg
whe efSea threatened the destruction of lurope* She was Justly called **the £
bulwark of Christianity and laropean cirilization*** Mthoue^ Poland took part '^
in nany wars, they were always carried on to safeguard Polish frontiers, and !:^
nerer for the purpose of gaining territory^ All her battles were fought for
the protection of her boundaries, as well as the boundeuries of neighboring
countries* ler the defense of Christianity, the young Polish knightt King
Ladislas lumecsyk, gare his life at Varna in 1444, and the great warrior.
Zing Stephen Batory, warded off the wild annies of Ivan the Terrible and forced
th«i to return to the wilds of Bussia#
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17 D»l«mlk Chieagoski. F«b. 2, 1897.
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In order not to pandt the penetration and dominanee of the fanatical liMeidjMttf-
ef Ttaurkqr into Inrope, John [VL^ Sobieeki led Me arny against the Tarkieh amy
and defeated th«a at the gates of Vienna, and forerer assured the doainanee of
the Cross orer the orescent BDon«
The Taliant aceo^plishaents of the Polish nation did not defer it in nore noble
deeds of peace* It founded one of the oldest Polish institutions ef learning^
the UniTorsity of Cracow* Poland produced Copernicus , great astrbnoner and
founder of the theory of the solar systeou The literature of this nation vas
already aarked with such faiious neaes as Sarbiewski, the PolisM^figja^, and
John KDchanowski, the first of the Polish poets , in the fifteenth century*
Soring 'Uie Refoznation, religious freedom was guaranteed to all belierers* The
Jews 9 who were persecuted by other nations, were giren protection* In 1415,
without the slightest spilling ef blood, through the influence of the Polish
people, the pagan people of Lithuania were conrerted to Christianity, and in
1567 Lithuania Joined with Poland on the principle of **free with the f^ee* and
^equnl with the equal*^
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17 Dzi»nniic Chleagoski. T»b. 2, 1897.
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Poland at no tisa raoognlzad absoluta slarerj^ In 1347 , on tha atrangth of
tha hlatorioal atatuta of Wiallckly an affort was nada to battar tha cireum-*
atanaaa of tha Italiana* Iha goTaramant bodlaa of Italy wara pattamad aftar
tha form of tha rapnblloaa (ala)« Ona of tha firat priaaiplaa waa tha aa*
aaranca of tha graataat parsonal fraadom to tha Pollah natlon# Tha klnga of
Italy wara alaotad by diata raprasantlng tha paopla^ tha Housa of Bapraaanta-*
tlTaa^ and tha Sanata, and tha kinga poasaasad Tary limitad authority* £
Sia paopla of Poland narar fallawad tha daapatlo politica of Ita aatoaratlo
aalghbora, and jftarar Miintainad a larga amy during timas of paaca* On Ifeiy 3^
1791, tha Pollah nation nnaniaoualy adoptad a conatitution which ramadiad tha
Tariona ahoxtcattinga and abaaas of tha prarioua constitution, and placad tha
gtraraaant upon a firm foundation. TaniHf raapaeta, thia aonrtltution waa
coorparabla to that of tha Unttad Stataa« It goarantaad ciril and raligioua
fraadon to all ita citizana, as wall aa all ita inhabitanta* Tha paopla ac-
aaptad thia changa for tha battar with graat anthuaiaan, without bloodahad or
rioting, aa coaparad, for axaapla, to th^ Fjraneh Rarolution* It waa graatad
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17 Daltanlk Chleagoslci. Feb, 2, 1897«
•Twrywher* m one of %t9 greatest aete of a free people*
Bamwwmrf it was not farorablt to the despotic aeighbors, irtio doteminod that no ^
othar foxm of goTemaent should oxist in Xmopo than that of an absolute gOTem* ^
Bent« Without the slightest proroeation, the despetlo neifi^bors eond«uied the .^
laws of the firee people of Poland , aarehed in with their amies ^ and destroyed p
the Mfttevpieoe of denoeratic gOTemmenti and diTided the land among theuelres* ^
Hhaiteus Kbseiusko^ great friend and aide to George Washington, rose twice ^
against these belligerent powers to protect the principles of the Polish Consti-
tution»
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With the help of intrigue, the tyrants were able to subdue Poland ^ but not until
Poland Bade a noble and honorable attempt to restore her freedom*
Baring the course of the past century^ the Polish nation withstood the onslaught
of the worst kSaid of persecution conceired by the tyrannical powers ^Jtassia^
Prussia^ and AastrA^T* ^ousands of her sons were sacrificed in the uprisings
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IV Dzieanlk Otleagogkl. F«b. 8, 1B97«
Of I83I9 1848^ and 1865 for the frMdon of Polaad* Ihousaxids of Polish sons
and danghMrs are now aof f erlag in exile on the cold Siberian steppes for their ^
lore for Poland* Thousands of the greatest Polish estates were eonf iseated^ ^
and ownership of land was forbidd«i to the Poles* The treasures of the old p:
Polish libraries, wnseuas, and galleries were destroyed* lliia was carried out ^^
to such an extent that the Poles are even forbidden to pursue the religious S
beliefs of their forefathers* Daring the course of the past few years, Poland
and Lithuania witnessed one of the most brutal nassacres of innocent people by
the Bnssians, because they refused to renounce the religious beliefs of their
forebears*
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The despotic powers used extreme measures to ;uproot the Polish tongue* Despite
the Tariouw brutal ekstades, the nationalistic feeling in the Poles is growing
greater with each measure placed upon them to cLadieate it* PoliMi Ittewmture,
science t and art today giro eridence that the spirit of the Poles is not subdued.
They create an incessant protest against the existing cruelties perpetrated by
Bussia, Prussia, and Aastria against the Poles*
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17 Dmltnnlk Caxloagoakl^ Feb« 2^ 18d7«
In Tlev of Him above faets^ the Pollsh-iteerlean citizens of this eoaatry who ^
are under the protection of the Stars and Stripes and belieye in the princi- ^
pies of fireedoBt eqnality, and brotherhood (for thej are the same principles <::^
that were adopted by tbmiT forefathers more than a century ago in Poland) are p
making an appeal to the honorable gentlomen of the United States Congress » and ^
are presenting this protest for Just consideration* Trusting in your sound g
sense of justice, we hare the greatest hope that you gentlemen will not permit ^
an injustice to be committed against the sons and daughters of a nation to which g
the Christian world owes a debt of gratitude for stenming the pogrom of the 7j^
Mussulmen in 1685, at the gates of Vienna; the world owes thanks to the immortal
Polish sons 9 Pulaski and EDSciusko, and their associates » for their part in the
imerican Rerolutionary War«
Peter Eiolbassai honorary president of the Pblish Roman Catholic Union.
Casimir Neuman, editor of Dgiennik Chicagoski»
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• ^ Leon Szopiaskl. •dltor of Gazota gatollclpa (Catholic Oazotta).
p>' * ^ Stanislaus SzwaJlcart. editor of Wiara I
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* ^ Ibpaae Skarjazevski , editor of Marod Polski (Polish Ihition). g
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tij If* Z* Brodowski, presidsnt of the Polish Ittitional Alliance* ^
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xf F« H* Jablonski^ editor ef Mwiaa (Hazmony)*
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^ H. J« Sadowski, editor of Ieho»
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Dzlennlk Chieagoskl, Jan« 29 » 1897 •
TEE DOaGBATION BILL
(Mltorlal)
lb* iHftlgratlon Bill that h&lB passed recently by the House is aimed, in part, ^
at those iflftigrants «ho would eome to this country and cause additional cos-. ?
petition for iLaerican labor* ^
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Oie bill is also aimed at prospectiTe immigrants who have not been instructed ^
in the rudiments of learning* This element is not considered worthy of enjoy- o
ing the full rights of ft^e American citizens* ^jo
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This bill also obligates all iaaigrants to take an oath that they will become ^
Jtaierican citizens* They must also know how to read and write in their natiTC
language*
Nothing can be said against the enactment of such a bill* It is aimed against
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tbamm newconers from Canada and loropa who oome to the United States for tlio
sole pnrposa of getting work so as to aoeuaulate enough money to return to
their natire country, idiere the liring is cheap and where they can live on
the money they made orer here* Such people are not desired in this country* n^
Ihey take away the bread from the mouths of itaaerican workers , and also take ^
away a portion of the capital of the country , thereby depleting the wealth of ^
the country* ^
Nothing can be said against the portion of that bill which tries to raise the o
intellectual lerel of the citizens of America* A person not rersed in the
^'three £*s,** no imtter uhat his nationality or language may be, has not
learned how to think properly* That type of indiridual is not worthy of be-
coming a citizen of this country, as he is not capable of fulfilling the duties
of a free imeriean citizen*
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Ihe bill as a uhole cannot possibly fulfill the aims intended by its sponsors*
By it certain classes of immigramtw from Burope are directly da^posed- to * :: j
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ehlemn«r7 an, the part of the Aaerican ^ilaoinnothiiig party*** The laaigrant : f^
queatlonad by an official oa hia arrifal In Now Tork, as to whether or not he : -c
wishes tO'beooat a citizen, will say "Tea*** Hoverer, this ianigrant, after a^| ^
few years, aay desire to retnm to his natire country* Who or what is going r^^ p
to prerent his? Idold it be right to withhold his passport or take orer his §! ^
possessions? This aection of the iflaigratioa bill is Toid of practical weaning* g
Other portions of the bill state that the imigrant wnst know how to rea(l1uit^? ^ ^^
write in his natiye toagae* T6 as Poles this section has a great nealdjig, for '0^
all of as know that we hare cone frosi Poland, but the wajority ot^jtaMoricai^; ;'|^^
officials are not aware of this, since Poland to thcia does not exist as a > i^r
coantry* Ihaqr are fiiwillar with and recognize Sassiai Austria, and Pmssial^^ f
and if this bill d wands of the iadgrant Pole, who hails from Polish territory^^^
occupied by Russia, Prussia, or Aastria, that he wust be able to speak and^^^g^#||
write the language of the country by which he is ruled, he will be denied 2 11 iM^t^
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POLISH
Such an Interpretation of the bill by the. **Eno«^nothlng party** endangers the
Interests of our nation. Sren to4a7 the American enemies of the Poles are
triumphant, not wishing to distinguish between a Polish Jew and a Pole; so
that the influx of Poles to this country will be ctartailed#
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We 9Jt9 not against the bill as a whole^ but in the best interests of the ^
Washington lawmakers^ it is hoped that the form of the new bill ^hen it has ^
finally passed both Houses/^ will haye sense , and that the Poles , who considei^
themselres equal to the Buropean and American peoples » will not be treated ^
worse than the Cuban plantation settlers by the grandsons of Kosciusko and ^~
Pulaski*
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Dzieanlk Chieagoskl. Jan. 13, 1897.
VARIOUS QIDSSTIQNS ON SUKatATION OF POLISH-AUERIOAMS
TO BRAZIL ASSKSSm IN PUBLICATIONS
POLISH
We hare reoelTAd a nimber of letters from various parts of the United States
requesting information about the economic conditions of the State of Parana,
one of the twenty-one states of Brazil, South America, and the possibilities
for those iriio might settle there.
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The editorial department is in no position to answer all queries relative to
this matter 9 howeyeri we wish to say that those persons interested in settling
in Parana should haye a substantial capital to take there with them. There
are opportunities for tradesmen, ex^tsmen, industrialists , and businessmen, u!
but they all mxist have enough money to finance their undertakings* Farmers
also hare opportunities; nevertheless, the same advice applies to them-— they
must have money*
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We also wish to add, relative to the extraordinary deyelopment of the Polish
element in Parana, which in time may become a dominant factor in the affairs
of that state, that a stronger influx of Polish-American industrialists,
tradesmen, and farmers who have been trained in the rigorous American schools ^
is required. This is the answer to our best interests in the State of S
Parana, for the incoming immigrants will find support from the local Polish ^
people already established there* Such support will help to build a permanent ^
foundation for the future development of the Poles • ^
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Detailed information about Parana and southern Brazil may be foxmd in the ^
following books:
1. Description of the State of Parana > translated by Professor Dr* J*
Siemiradzki. This book contains a map of the Polish colony • A copy of this
book may be obtained for fifty cents*
2* Polaoy w Brazylii (Poles in Brazil), written by Anthony Hempel for the
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^ educational expedition of Dr« Siemiradzki to Brazil and Argentina. This book
sells at sixty cents a copy.
A large map of Parana has also been published. It contains special details of ^
the Polish colony. The map measures one meter and sixty centimeters in length ^^
and one meter and ten centimeters in width. The cost of this map is $1.50, p
postpaid to America. ^
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The above books and map may be obtained from the administration of the Gazeth - ^~
Handloifo -> Geograficzna (The Geographic Business Gazette) , Imom^ Lemberg, ^
Austria 9 Mochnacki Street I. 12. All orders for the above should be sent by D^
registered letter.
All three items may be purchased for two dollars postpaid.
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II C Dzlennlk Chicagoski, May 19, 1896.
THE KOSCIUSKO HEMEFIT FESTIVAL
A meeting of the Polish Societies in Saint AdeuLbert Parish, to discuss
thQ Kbscinako benefit festival to be held on the Jburth of July in
Schuetzen Park, was held on Sunday at four o'clock in the afternoon in ^
the Saint Adalbert school hall. S
Mr* Stanislaus Budzbanowski presided and the undersigned acted as seore- r
tary. ^
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The first speaker, Mr. Budzbanowski explained that the meeting had been ^
called for the purpose of including our parish cunong other parishes S
participating in the festivcd and to devote all our energies to col- ^
lecting funds for the erection of the Kosciusko monument in Chiccigo.
The action was begun a long time ago and shotild be brought to a suc-
cessful conclusion as soon as possible.
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II C Dzleimik Chlcagoskl, May 19 » 1896.
Mr* Polczynski, a momber of the nain committee in charge of arranging the
Ebsclusko festiyaly was the next speaker. He explained that any society
particii)atixxg in the festival **in a body** would pay no admission fee, and
that the committee would pay the expenses. So, every society, especially
the militazy groups, should participate. Everybody should feel it his ^
duty to attend, since by so doing we all will help erect the Kosciusko ^
monument in a very short time. -ci
Mr. F* Czecwinski than suggested that, in order to lighten the task of the ^
main committee. Saint Adalbert parish should select a subcommittee of its §
own, which would thus be able to do much more for the cause. yi
Mr« J. Witt, Mr. W. Spychala, Mr. S. Behnke, and Mr. J. KBU9perski also cr
spoke. It was then decided to select a subcommittee for Saint Adalbert
Parish.
On a motion by Mr. Spychala, a list of the societies represented at this
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3 :•-; I'l C Dzlennlk Chleagoskl, May 19, 1896.
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^^ ^' nisetlng was read. The list includes The Holy Name of Jesus Society, Hol^
'! EBUBiily Society, Saint Florian Krakus Society, Saint Casimir Soldiers /So^
^ cietj^. Court of Saint Adalbert Jsoctetj/^ Number 26, Archbrotherhood of
' Saint Dominic, Court of Saint Mchael the Archangel /sbciety7» Number 208,
Saint Adalbert's Society, Ntunber 1, Saint John the Apostle Society, Beverend
^ August Ebrdecki Society* and Saint Adalbert Bishop and Martyr Society.
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!I3ien, on a motion by Mr. F. Czecwinskl, the following committee was se-
lected, St* Budzbanowski , president; I. Czerwinski, vice-president;
Valentine Zwierzynski, secretary; S. Behnke, treasurer.
Mr. W. Spychala, Mr. J. Kasperski, Mr. Joseph Susmarski, Mr. Joseph
Lejman, and Mr. Joseph Thomas are members of the executive committee.
The next meeting regarding this matter will be held on Sunday, May 29,
at seven o'clock in the evening in the old rectory.
John Benklewski, secretary,
808 West Seventeenth Street.
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I A 3 Dziennik Ghicagoskl> Apr. 25, 1896.
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A MORAL LSSSON FOR TbiE POLES
(Editorial)
Late proposals in the United States Congress to restrict immigration to the §
United States, and the attacks on our nationality in connection with it — -^
even though they are unjust and unf ounaed — should serve us Poles as a powerful -S
lesson.
They should convince our brethren that no country desires new arrivals that are
illiterate, uncivilized, immoral, or criminals.
This should \irge us to seek greater enlightment and a greater understanding of
our moral obligations.
We can see now with our oxra eyes that an ignorant person not only suffers be-
cause of his ignorance all his life, but is also unwillingly accepted among
educated strangers.
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So let us educate ourselves and, above all, our children! Let us
study, read, and improve ourselves I And let us warn. o\ir brethren in the old
country, who desire to come here, to America, that there is no room here for
ignorant and stubborn fools. Let them knov; this, and before they leave to ^
come here, advise them to learn some writing and reading. ^
There is still another lesson we shoiild derive from this whole matter. ^T
Here in America, we are not the worst element in point of transgressors of the 2
law or even in the matter of morality. Not at alll Statistics prove this plainly^
Our people, on the contrary, are distinguished by many points which place them "l^
on a higher level than peoples of other nationality, and are a very desirable
material for citizens of this country.
Our only fault is that we are a trifle too noisy.
This is apparent to everybody. It attracts immediate attention from other peoples
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and gives us a bad reputation. Drunkenness, quarrels, fights, and
disorderliness at social affairs, disturbanoes in parishes and societies — those
are the mortal sins which have made many a good-wishing American think that v/e
are a. bad, dishonest, and unnecessary element here in Aiierica. ^
Others commit many crimes in secrecy, we commit small transgresiioiis .Vitli . A; gTMt --^
deal of noise*... And thus they consider us a hundred tiiaes v/orse than the others. P
One way or the other, it is high time to put an end to this state of affairs.
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Let us heartily and sincerely renounce drxinkenness, fights, quarrels, disorderly ^
conduct, and other similar evils, and we will benefit thereby. :r{
May our social affairs be happy but respectable; may our Polish boys desist from
reaching for knives at the least opportunity and our women and girls stop attend-
ing forbidden dances; may our manners become gentler~and then the Americans v/ill
judge us more favorab].y»
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We v.-ill gain the most thereby,
V/e will gain a higher degree of civilization and morality; we will become better
citizens; and, above all, we will close the mouths of those who would like to
consider us v/ild barbarians, something like the Chinese or cannibals • $
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Dglennlk Ghloagoalcl, Apr* 24 » 1896 •
POLISH DOIIORATION TO iMIRIGA ^
Iba f olloirliig letter has been reoaired fron Itarsav: ^
*Tlia eadlgratlon of country and city dwellers from yarious parts of the King- ^
don of Poland to Amarioa is this year again assuming considerable proportions^ |i~
**The reason for this is the unheard-*of difficulties in trade » business, and
farming which a gang of Huscorite noodlums are spreading all asraund*
^They arriTe with empty pockets from the depths of Bussia and wax rich on the
spoils stolen from the people, just to go back to the place from idiere they
came to llTt etttfortably on their ill-gottan wealth*
**Sho3rtsighted high officials of the Muscovite government are blind to all that
is toappediQg and do not realiase that this indifference is weakening the
foundation of their own welfare***
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§;::;?. But this is not all»«*t
"^.^^C Our limlgrants, arriylng hare in Ameriea, presumably the home of all op- -"^
<^ a^ pressed peoples » will soon realize hem mistaken they were in running away f^
from the Russian knout # ^IT
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Th^ will find here the knouts of the Lodges, the Johnsons, and other members 2
X of the A« P* A# ^^eriean ProtectiTe Association* They will become con- ^
^ Tineed that, according to these gentlmien, freedom has an empty ring, and ^
that the Russian is Just as powerful in Washington, District of Columbia as
he is in at^ #«tera)|urgt Bnasia*
Sad, indeed— sad beyond belief****
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Dzlennlk Chlcagoskl. Jan. 21, 1896.
ABCm THE GALICLAN EUIGRATIQU TO NOHTH AMERICA
(Editorial)
The emigration of Polish population from Galicia to America is the object of ^
a lengthy report made by the Galician National Department to the Sejm« o
We are reprinting some of the more important paragraphs of this interesting |
docunent, which has been widely published in all the Galician newspapers. !
^'Instances of permanent settlement by emigrants in America are rare» and
occur only when the emigrant seeking employment finds an exceptionally
prosperous condition and, deciding to settle down peimanently, sends for his
family^
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Dzlennlk OhleaeoslcL, Jaxu 21, 1896 •
^'Only Jewish skilled laboi^ers emigrate to North America with the advance ^
Intention of settling there peimanently* ^
**OiLr Polish emigrants are employed In North America as plain laborers for ^
ditches, or for the simplest but hardest work In factories and mines, eeainlng S
one to three dollars a day, which, in spite of the high prices of foods, will ^
permit a considerable saving to those satisfied with a simple form of living*
"Statistics of money sent to Gallcian post-oi*fice branches in various towns
are very interesting and prove that certain counties in Galicia receive quite
a large amount of money in money orders.
••A detailed dally report, supplied by the post-office authorities, will soon
be published by the bureau of statistics •
**The total sum of money orders sent from North America to Galicia in 1894
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Dziennllc Chlccieoskl, Jan. 21 » 1896«
amotmted to 2,656,953 zlotys ^Sonetaiy unit of Poland~lli cents/*
^Tlie largest amount was received by the Jasielski county (329,547 zlotys),
then Gorlicki (288,873 zlotys), Sanocki (221,335 zlotys), Bohatynski (178,730
zlotys), Mielecki (140,531 zlotys), Filznenski (129,748 zlotys), Erosnienski
(113,289 zlotys), etc.
''Due to the universal method of using banks as exchange intermediaries, we
must understand that the gross amounts are considerably greater.
*'This kind of emigration has a permanent and mild f oim.
•TPhe emigrants travel through Hamburg or Bremen; some buy their steamship
tickets from local agencies, and a greater number of them have them sent by
3:elatlves already residing in America.
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XTflLking adYcmtage of these emigrants, in view of the widely publicized ways
and means of travel to Hamburg, is very rare; in Hamburg and Bremen this is
considerably more difficult.
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^et, in Galioia proper, an emigrant loses a lot of money, foii to get across 2
the boundary line without a passport, he is forced to have the help of smug-> ^
glers and underworld agents*** ^
This is part of the officicd report on the question of emigration to America,
which, as we can see, even in these hard times is responsible for the three
million zlotys received in Poland, earned by the Polish Galician laborers in
America •
This emigration is very beneficial to the old country*
But a different situation confronts us on the Brazilian emigrant question, which
brings the Poles in Galicia only extortion, failure, and ruin*
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Dzlennlk Chlcagoskl. Aag. 13, 1894.
Tmi(3tkTHm TO UNirZD STMSS
HITS urn MAHE
(Editorial)
^erlcan newspapers have pointed out with some uneasiness the Important fact ^
that European Immigration to America has been reduced* This Is proved by P
statistical figures. U
According to these figures » only 311,404 Immigrants came to this country during S
the twelve months between July 1, 1893 and the same date In 1894» This Is ^
the lowest figure for the last fifteen years • Diirlng the last fifteen years, '^:
the number of Immigrants averaged approximately 400,000 to 500,000 a year*
The year ending July 1, 1882 was the highest, 782,992 persons having arrived
during that period, and the year ending July 1, 1886 was the lowest, when
^only 334,203 Immigrants arrived. This shows that even the worst year was
better them the last one. In comparison with the previous fiscal year, the
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year ending July 1, 1894 had 186,532 fewer iimaigrants.
This is not all.
American newspapers conf izm another unusual phenomenon* They report that
the number of persons wh'o left the United States diiring the last few months ^
exceeds the number of immigrants* According to the figures given by New
York Tribune, 19,963 persons left New York harbor between July 4 and August 2,
1894 as third class passengers, while only 11,549 persons came through the
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same harbor during that time* And it is understood that only half of the
latter are immigrants* The Tribune , therefore, is of the opinion that, during
only one month, there was a **loss** of eight thousand persons through one port* ^
This phenomenon is more important than the previous one.
This condition has alarmed American newspapers, and they comment on the matter*
Of course, the newspapers blame poor times for the reduction* It makes no
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Dglwalk Chloagoskl, Aug. 13, 1894*
•
dlff «r«nca la what laannar the nowapapars of one politieal party ULama the
appoaita party for thla eonditlon« For ua Buropaana^ who oama to imariea^
it la Important to Icnow that, in their daductiona, the American newapapara
c6naidar thla eondition aa a phenomenon haxnfol to the welfare of thla
eoontryt and that they complain about it and blame one another for bringing
about thla undaalrable condition*
The crlala forced out from under the (ricln of proud Americana and chauTlnlata
~ idiOy for yeara, rariled the ignorance and criminal inatincta of the ^rabble**
which came from Europe— -the important admlaaion that, without thla **rabble,**
the United Stat aa would not be what it la today ^ and that the greatnaaa and
wealth ef thla Republic dependa largely em the work of eight to ten million
people who came to thla country during the laat fifteen yeara from foreign
countrlea«
Thla admlaaion waa made inyoluntarily by the great eat alanderera of ao-called
^immigrating rabble* when the alanderera became conrinced that they may run
or
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BhOTt of this ^rabblo^ and its sweat , whleh bas made (and is still making)
millions for tli6m«
TtULs admission should be imprinted in our menory, so thpit we may use it,
if necessary^ in our arguments •
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^On the other hand, these phenomena lead us, who are apart from the fights
f of the political parties in the United States, straight to the following
f conclusion: That the political and social situation in this country is
^.getting serious; that the xnrergrown godless and unscrupulous American capi-
talism is debasing our social system; that corruption exists in Americfui
politics and that more and more people are being exploited by the f ew#
.Such conditions may change a free country into a land of slavery* These f3
"^conditions should be fuiidamentally changed and improTod^If this is not
/effected, the Republic represented by stars and stripes will be in a great
danger*
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Dzlennik Chicago ski > Mar* 24, 1894.
THE FATE OF POLISH EMGRAIWS IN AMERICA
The Gazetft Kbscielna (Church Gazette), published in Galicia, has printed ^
some very interesting data on the emigrants from the village of lile|aoe« 5
These data throw li^t on what has happened to the Polish emigrants who '=:i
left this village for America > they were gathered by the village pastor, r^
and if more persons would assemble similar data and investigate the emigra- ia
tion movement, very important statistical material could be ami^ssed from g
which important conclusions might be drawn* . * co
The article on emigration reads as follows:
"Miejsce, Gelicia, Austria-Hungary
"A few days ago, I visited all the families in myparish, as prescribed by
church authority, v/ith the book Status Animarum /census record boo^ in my
hand, and I gathered the following statistics on e^iigration.
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Dzlennik ChicagP3ki> Mar# 24, 1894.
"Ttie village of Miejsce, located in the county of Krosno, has 1009 Christians,
and 12 Jev/s» Emigration began in the year 1883, and during the ensuing years
118 Christians and 3 Jews emigrated from Miejsce to America, most of them to
Pennsylvania. Among them were seven families and thirty- three married men
who left their wives in the village, the remaining emigrants being single. ^
Among the latter ?;ere six girls and tivo widows. Of these single persons, ^
eleven married in America. Most of them married persons of their own nation- p
alty who had come from western Galicia. One emigrant married a Pole who ^
came from Prussia; one girl married a Ruthenian; another emigrant married g
a Bohemian girl; and one girl married a Pole born in America. Of these !^
emigrants, five died in America: three died natural deaths, and two met ^
with violent deaths. Of the latter, one was killed in a coal mine by falling
dirt, and the other met his death during a strike. One girl disappeared on
the way to America; her relatives in Miejsce and in America know nothing of
her whereabouts.
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Galicia, we must conclude that Pblish emigration to America is not a loss | ^^§1 ^
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POLISH COLONIZATION HIOJECT IN iVMERICA
A "New Poland"
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An article entitled '^Eblonizacya Drugiego Stopnia^ (Second Degree Colonisa-
tion) appeared in a recent issue of the Lwow publication. The Emigration
Review. The article deals with the thought that the Poles living in America
(almost two million) left their homeland principally for economic reasons,
thus giving our settlement here a purely economic character. It suggests
that the Polish-American colony should acquire political characteristics,
that it should organize not only nationalistically, but politically as well.
The colonization which the Emigration Review terms "second degree** finds
numerous precedents in history. Portions of a people have often settled
upon foreign shores, forming a colony with a definite national and political
character. The article directly proposes that the Poles in America settle
at least one state, so that that state will be entirely Polish. As the
state best suited for this, it suggests Washington. We quote from the
Emigration Review;
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••The beginning of a colonization policy on a large scale in the United
States may well become an epoch in emigrational history; it need only to
7 call attention to a unity of action and to direct such action to a partic-
ular territory. The State of V/ashington would be the nost suitable. With
an area of 181,391 sqiaare miles, it has a popxilation of barely 350,000.
Its climate is moderate, similar to that of Poland; its soil is fertile.
The terrain is principally mountainous and wooded. It produces iron ore,
hard coal, gold, silver, etc. The people engage in farming, fishing, and
trading in lumber. The State has before it a very promising future.
"Even the most stubborn opponents of colonization activities cannot take
offense at this project, since it would not encourage emigration firom
Poland, but would merely be a rational settlement of those Poles already
in America. The project expresses the real demands of the present time
and is the necessary result of today's social and economic conditions;
its realization is the salient problem of society.
••Our countrymen across the ocean," concludes the Emigration Review, "would
serve the Polish cause well if they took up the idea... .of establishing
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upon the shores of the Pacific Ocean, directly opposite Siberia, a new
Poland. Such a new Poland, united in blood and spirit with the old, flourish-
ing within the United States under the starry banner of a free and powerful
republic, would work with its homeland for the realization of its ideals of
liberty and justice."
Although this article appears in so sane a paper as the Lwow daily Review,
we who are better acquainted with conditions here, ought to point out that
such a project, however noble its purpose, cannot be executed. In a natural
way, spontaneously, it cannot be accomplished for lack of strength, lack of
necessity for such a project in our j^merican society; if it were attempted
to put the project in force by other means, it would cost millions — and the
resiilts would be doubtful.
Fantastic schemes for a ''new Polcmd** have appeared in America before this;
none attracted any general interest. The idea of a new Poland within these
United States, in the face of the superior civilization, the unusual strength,
the tendency toward centralization here, is in every respect, impracticable.
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IMKIGSATION TO AIvSRICA IN TKiC YSAR 1892.
(Editorial)
Colonel Weber, superintendent of immigration, released a report which con-
_ tains certain figures that merit our attention^. ...
Of 275,000 immigrants over fifteen years of age who came to this country
during 1892, 57,000 were found to be illiterate. If the law denying il-
literates entrance to the United States is passed, these people will be sent
back to Europe.
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Among the illiterates — we admit -.vith aching heart — there were 9,750 out of
17,000 Poles, which is consideratjly nore than half. Of the Italian immi-
grants, 28,279 out of 43,000 could neither read nor write their own language.
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The Irish, Bohemians, and Slovaks stand high aboye us, v^rhile of 44,000 Germans
only 890 were illiterate*
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PBOPOaAIS ReiRIOriNO HOIKmATIOH TO iUBBIGA
Yoie«s of tha Press— Ihat are the Bssults to Be?
(Editorial)
In th« logislatlT^ realas, uader the Inittetlye of Bepublioan leaders » a aore-
■ent etarted sonetlne ago to greatly curtail the flow of ianigraxits trauL
larope* This Borenent reaehed a eliaax recently lAen a cemd.ttee presented to
the Senate its proposals relatiTO to the insLigration problem* Iccording te
its suggestions 9 only those iHHigrants ceasing to Anerica will h^ accepted who
can read and write in their natiTO tcngue, who possess a hundred dollars or
■ere I ete« Senator Chandler proposes nore: as a protectiTO weasure against
Cholera, he suggests that ianigration be stopped ccHpletely for one year be-
ginning'IfBorch I9 189S«
Beth of these proposals were corered by the Dgiennik Chicagoski^ which has also
aentioned the strong opposition Toiced by the steaaship ccapanies against these
proposals^ last week these cosqwiies stopped the issuance of prepaid third-class
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tieketSt and beginning the first of the year thlrd-elass passenger fares are
to be dlseontlnned and rates on first and second-olass traTol are to be doubled*
A delegation reporesentlng the leading steaoshlp lines eane before the Senate
to Tolee Its grle?anees« Dlsoasslon of the ladgratlon proposals Is to begin ^
this «eek» ^
This problem^ idileh IstoItos the rltal eoononlo Interests of the United States, C
is asroaslng considerable Interest, and a wide dlTorgenee of opinion Is re-> ^
fleeted In the general press* The Tolees of the press are Torj Intexestlng* Q
The iUMrlean press In general Is In farer of eortalllng laalgratlon* Opinions ^
to that effect are foond not only In the Republican papers but also In a large C::;
nmiber of ^dependent papers, and even In soaie of the Deaocratlc Journals*
The nenpapers, hoverer, go further than the proposals uhlch are now before
the Senate* Hot only do they dcMund a curtallaent of ladgxatlon, but often
they suggest closing the lailgratlon gates for two or asore years* Others pro-
pose different aeasures for checking the flow of inmlgrants to Aaerlca* The
f ellewlng are chaxaoterlstlc oplnlens of the press at large*
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Dslannlk Chloagoalcl . Dmo. 19^ 1S92«
Tha Inflmntial Nwr York Herald (IndepondMLt) plainly states that It faTere
the dlseooLtlnuanoe of ioMlgration for one yeari and uneerenaniottsly says:
^Thia will aafeguard ua for twelTO aontha against Gholtfra^ paupers^ and ten-
dollar inaigrants*** The Mew York Tiaes (Iiidependent-Bapubliean)^ Indianapolis
Joamal^ Minneapolis Tribone^ Philadelphia Bapnblican, Donreg Leader t and
Oinolnnati Oea^areial^ all Bapablioan papers, are in aoeord with the Herald»
The Cn— eiolal goes so far as to reecMnend banning iiHigration for two years* ,
The Bepnbliean lOaaaB Glti Joamal goes a step further by asking that iiadgra*
tion be banned for an indefinite period in order to prevent the inf Inz of the
ignorant t erisinal and degenerate elesants whieh hare ariaen during a eentnry
of deoadenee in Snrope* The Boston Traveler plainly asks: "Ihy not repeat
the saae steps as were taken against the Ohinese?* And the Baltiaore Keirs
(Denoeratie) states that the present day flow of iaaigrants is not only dot-
riMsntal to the *inglo«Saxon aabition and induateialism, but the lower olasses
of Bnssians, Poles, Italians, eto», are often afflieted by diseaee, are wanted
by law or are peor«* Pezhaps the west severe opinion was issaed by the
Oregenian^ a Bepnbliean paper published in Portland, Oregon* The Oregoaian
deoands a flat ten year stoppage of innigration, and stateai *Ve want pore
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ia^rioaiuh^not lialf«bxe0d eltls«iui«*
Oth»r papers hare diffarant proposals for the eurtallaant of iailgration^ Xha
Jaw Tork Horald^ for axuplOy aaggaata a hundrod-doUar tax on aaeh inadgraat ^
ooBlag lAto tlia TTnitad Stataa» Bila propoaition, aiailar to tlioaa of aadiaral ^
tlaaa flada, ho«tTar» llttlo aupposrt* da PlttaburA Ctoatte (Bapublloan) la ^
\bm (mly papar that farora i%. On tha othar haad^ tha Mllaankao Santlnal, C
(Bspablioaa) la of tha opinion that this Idaa voold ba a fallnra# Tha St. ganl * ^
fiQ>oba (ladapandant-Daaooxatle) Tar7 juatly olalaa that tha himdrad«4ollar tax S
would not daoraaao tha flow of lanlgratlon but would Inoraaao tha nnabar of ^
paupara Im tha Unltad Statoa^ alnoa tha laalgrant aftar arrlTlng hara would ba 1:3
ahoxn of hla aarlnga and would undoubtodly baocna a pauper^ ^
Wrom thla oraaa aaotlon of tha Aaarlaan praaa It oan ba aaan that a aajorl^ of
papara ara In faTor of ati— Ing tha flow of lailgratlon^ Thla la aapaolally
trua of tha Btpubllean nawipapara^ Tha Danaoratla japara^ howaTar^ and aoaa of
tha Bapublloan caaa^ do not faTor tha propoaala*
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Tor i&fltanee, the Maghrille iaarlcan oontanda that fraa itaiariea ou^^t to open
Ita AooTB wide and baoona a baran for all oppraaaad paoplaa* Tlia Ploaaar Vj^bb
(Indapandant) of St. Paul is of tha opinion that the ban on ianigration would
be nnjoat to all those thooaands of honest people who haye a desire to settle
in iaeriea# The Bepubliean Detroit Tribune is opposed to the eurtailaent or
ooaqplete ban en iaaigration and does not suggest any radieal ehanges* The
Buffalo Krening Hews (Independent-Denocratio) says that it is not necessary to^
rerert to cuoy "Chinese restrictions*** The Arkansas Deaocrat remarks that the
present iaaigration laws are sufficient* According to the Colorado Sun, \
Aaerica ouc^t to be alwaya a haren for the oppressed* The most confine ing com?-
mantazy on thia subject is giTan by the Brooklyn Citigen> which speaks out
as follows:
**The wealth of the jNMple ia represented by work and not capital* Work produces
wealth 9 and the greater the product irity the greater the prosperity , because
eyery producer makes more than he can use* Such idle talk about the dangara ef
the mixture of races is aainine; they will not assimilate us, but we will
assimilate th«u There is reca in America for more people than the millions the
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jrtiita rao^ of Xoropa ean sand; thsrafor^i «• ooj^t to pxapara a batter walooaa
for all thooa who ooaw to liTo aaong us with honorabla intantiona* *
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Moat of tha pthar DaflM>oratie papara azpraaa aisUar opiniooa, and thair attitada
raaooxacaa ua to hapa that tha prcipoaala aortailing or ocaqplataly f orbiMiBg
iMdcratiaa without anj apparout raaaon will fall to piaoaa agalnat thi aoasd
Jud^Biat of tha iBirioan paopla«
Tbm aatabli(ri»a]ftt of thaaa prapaaala aa l«a would not only bring to ralii tha
plana for tha Ctolnabian Sqpoaition in 189S but^ in gonarali would bring about an
uphaiaTal in tha aaonoaie balanoa af poaar in tha TJnitad Stataa« iaauaing that
iadgratioii waa atoppad for a oartain pariod of tins, tha Talua of proper^
wauldt aa a raault^ drop froM twan^-f iTo to fifty por aant« Ihia would in oi
turn plaaa tha brunt of the aonaaqvanaaa on buainaaa at larga in iiBarioa«
Ihia ia liiy wa onaa aora nqfr^mB tha hapa that tha Daaoaratio party, whoaa
aant riatoxy ia tha triuaph af tha trua idaa of fraadoM againat tha Tasrioua
Bopabliaan obataalaa and liaitatioaat will not porait tha aapabla and oirilisad
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lJHd.grant0 from Xurope to be plaoad on the sum IotoI as tlie GhlnoM baxtarlans.
OtIiOTwise, tbe Unitod States will be threatened with a great disaster.
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ATTI1UDE OF THE REPUBLICANS TOVIkRD TEE POLES
Secretary Foster Says it is Necessary to Exteiminate the
Polish People in America ~
(Editorial) /
Every time Dziennik Chicagoski urged the Poles to support the DQDiocratJt.c
party and vote against the Republicans, it always pointed out that the ^
latter, besides their many other defects, are satiirated with the ideas of
the nativists and of the Know-nothing party. Because of this, the
Republicans harbor a burning hatred toward 8lL1 those v/ho were not bom in
this country, that is, the foreign element that lives in America.
It is a well-knovm fact that poractically all the Po3^ish-American population
is part of this influx of foreign citizens. That is v/hy the Republican
party is opposed to the Polish element and why it does not v/ant to make
concessions to them. If the Republicans make them concessions at times,
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it is only to gain their purpose, but after it is gained tbe Poles are
ignored and oppressed*
IChe matter is plainly relative to the Bepublican hatred toward the forjeigners* p
This was shown before elections, niAien, if anyone brought the question up, he C i|
was quieted by a salvo from the Republican haranguers* !niat is why our
reference to the nativists and their principles received, prior to the
elections, stubborn opposition from a number of Polish newspapers which o i
had sold themselves to the Republicans. ^
^It is untrue,** cried out this and that paper *^The Republicans hold the j
Poles in esteem Present proof that the Republicans hate them.^
Such proof can be decisively presented.
Today, after elections, when the people have declared their will and the next
elections are far off, the Republicans no longer are restraining themselves
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Dzlennlk Chloagoskl, Nov, 17, 1892,
nor are they locking their mouths with a key... .They say what they think
about the Poles and others.
Here is evidence: A few days after the election a reporter of the local
paper Morning News Record interviev/ed Secretary of State Foster and his
colleague (v/e do not v/ish to disclose his name), two outstanding representa-
tives of the Republican party, about the last election and the future of the
party.
Secretary Foster informed the reporter that the Republican party did not
suffer in the least. He and his friend v/ent on to discuss various political
issues in the United States.
The Secretary's friend remarked that the coxintry was overrun v/ith
foreigners and beggars, and that this condition demanded their extermination.
Secretary Foster confirmed this statement • His friend fiirther stated that
there are more Sv/edes in this country than in Sv/eden and more Poles than
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in Poland; that the aim of the Republican party is to find i^oiae raeans
whereby to decrease the tromeilQOus flov/ of immigrants from afflicted
Europe. This v/as also confirmed by the Secretary.
Altho\igh shoi-t, it is clear. Foster and his friend (perhap$ Harrison) no
longer mask themselves after the election. They say openly and clearly,
in the name of the Republican party, that there are too many poor Poles
and other political paupers in America, that it is necessary to get rid
of them, and that the further flow of immigration must be checked Jji
They are even so \ingratef\il that they ^o not/ exclude the Swedes from
this "extermination,'* even though the latter are staunch supporters of
the Republican party.
feis frankness is very praisev/orthyl It will benefit not only the Poles
but also those y;ho have not as yet been embraced by the nativists*
mania... .They v/ill benefit ^hei^ four years from now at the new elections,
when the Republicans come begging for their votes.
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A STATEIVIEOT FROM IKE POLISH PRIESTS BELONGING
TO THE POLISH ROMAN CATHOLIC UNION
The following statement has been sent to the Polish- American papers:
**For a long time ccanplaints about the Polish Immigration Home of New York City
have appeared in the Polish papers. The Polish priests, at the annual meeting
of the Polish Roman Catholic Union Diet, held in Manistee, approached Reverend
Gramlewicz, president of the Polish Immigration Home^ relative to these
complaints.
"Reverend Gramlewicz took the stand in defense of the Home. He claimed that
a careful investigation of the newsi)aper complaints was made, which proved them
to be false. He further proved his claim by introducing letters from Polish
citizens living near the vicinity of the Home and from Polish Immigrants who
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"The assembled brethren recognized the support given to these rumors by-
some of the credulous Polish newspapers. Because of this, the Polish priest-
hood is admonishing the Polish papers against giving too much credence to the
correspondence they have received about the Polish Immigration Home, warning
them to be wary of these reports in the future.
"We, the undersigned, make a plea, in the name of all Polish priests belonging
to the Polish Roman Catholic Union, to all the Polish papers to be very
careful about the stories they receive pertaining to the Home.
"The best way to combat these false stories is to have them checked by the
office of the Polish Immigration Home before having them published. The
president. Reverend Gramlewicz, will investigate and inform them promptly as
to their validity.
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papers have done irreparable damage- to tjiis worthy and beneficial
enterprise. This is not a good way to get support for the Polish Iiranigration
Home.
Reverend Vincent Barzynski,
Reverend J. F. Sznkalski.**
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POLISH NATIONALITT HECOGNIZED BY THE GOVERNMENT
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Fop the first time, the government port of entry has recognized the Polish
nationality and has given it a place on the immigration reports. Previous
to this the Poles nere not classified separately. They were classed either^ -
as Russians, Prussians, or Aastrians, depending upon what part of Poland they
came from. Because of this, a majority of the people of the United Statea,
knew nothing of our existence. If they did, the news was only uncomplimentuy,
which invariably placed us as an ignorant, stupid and quarrelsoniB people, r
What is more, we are generally cohsidered a group that cannot adjust itself |
to the cultural trends of the nineteenth century. Tes, they believe us to |
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The editorXdr the Catholic Newspapert Ut. V* anulski, invited the editors
of various ^duLish publications with the intention of discussing in what
way the tasm<s^ Mr« Emil Habdank Danlkowski, professor and dean of a
university <^uid be made easier and eiiable him to receive the
information invxegard to Polilsh immigration" into IMited States •
Participants in this conference were: ff« Smxilski, T« Wild, H. Nagfel^
S. Szwajkarti L« S^opinski, an?l S*.Nlcki«
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We have, at hand, the first two issues of the Bnigratlon Revieir> published
in Lwov^ince last July* Mention of the articles therein was made the other
day; today we attenipt to convey the contents of them. \
It is [natural, of co\xrse, that o\ir attention should be focused on those items
pertaining to PoUsh emigration to the United States* There are a number of
them and we must ^dmit that all are interesting. _i— ^ _ *
The most interesting of all, is the one entitled, ^'C^ceming the Polish
Element in the United States of America. ** Despite^fa^^^j^orts ^ the author
is someiihat prejudiced; he could not be otherwise since 'th^i'er^s no source
from irtLich authentic information may be obtained. Because soone of the
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I G duty of every newspaper ixi America to rectify these details^ if only
from an indiyidual standpoint. The editors of the Review are not to
be reproached for their faults since they have no evidence to the contrary
of their conclusions; for this reason, all rectifications should be forwarded
to the Bmigration Review, and thereby present to outsiders as honest and
unbiased estimates of our. conditions in America.
It is difficult, if not impossible, for a person who has not spent some time
here among us to form a genuine opinion on our state of affairs. Apart from
a keen sense of observation, a lAiolly natural desire to make comparisons of
our conditions of life and those of Europeans, as well as to make computa-
tions of the terms in which the life of the emigrants progresses, it is im-
perative to restrain bias and beliefs based on different ways of life if
we wish to orientate ourselves properly in the conditions here, and Judge
our emigration fairly. The author would perhaps change his point of view,
if he could read more of our newspapers , thereby becoming mor^ familiar with
the degree of our development and progress.
In the first part of the article, the author outlines a g<
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I C ginning there was a lack of intellectuals among the emigrants—that
the emigrating throngs were essentially peasants and laborers.
According to him, the priests were the first organizers among these people
after they arrived in iimerica; they were the propagators of culture and the
founders of parishes, as well as of associations. \
In spite of a desire to be fair and the information at hand, he later omits
an important point when he says, **Only recently, there has been some culture
appearing among the masses of manual laborers, and more of the intellectuals
are coming from Surope.** He further states that **there was disagreement
among the spiritual and secular intelligentsia,^ that the people ^'adhered
and still adhere to the cassock of the clergy in excessive measure;^ al€is,
they have a rooted distrust of the gentry and theVaaowie f rakowcy* ^T^^ose
who spread dissensiojcT^, and therefore of the elite.**
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I C sia arriTing here after the clerical intelligentsia had instcuLled it-
self here, so to speak , he would not have made such a statement. In
order to realize that this distrust on the part of the siasses for the elite
was inevitable— ^ven a person who is not particularly interested but who
has an ordinary sense of reasoning must come to this conclusion — ^we must
tcJce into consideration just what is meant in the old country by the word
"elite**. Por many years — and even now, with but few exceptions — they could
not leave Burope, because our true intelligentsia class consists of people
who, having chosen a certain profession and having completed their academic
studies in preparation for it, have in spite of a lack of opportunities
privately attained their goal. Th^y have, thereby, a right to consider
themselves members of the intelligentsia. These include the clergy, doctors
of medicine, teachers in higher educational institutions, and men of letters^
In the early years, besides, the clergy and the doctors and the others had
no reason to come to America, because they would have been unable to give
full scope to their activities, and wo\ild have certainly perished in misery
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I C laborer could have excelled* Sren priests and doctors eoiigrated in
small numbers out of fear of the **wildemess**; if they did so, they
usually settled in the more densely populated areas in order to accumulate
wealth*
Then another part of the so-called intelligentsia began to arrive in i^erica*
At first, these were adventurers, somewhat polished in a worldly way, with a
gift of speech and the ability to write; then, there were those who, having
completed about two Gymnasium classes and suffering from maladjustment ,
sustained themselves by any means available with their unfinished schooling,
and upon landing here, strove to bluff their way impressively. Also, there
were artisans, some commercial clerks, and others who had had a^lick** of
schooling and pretended to be higjily educated* Later on came postal officers,
telegraph operators, and even army officers.
Finally, the true academicians began to come to America, forced to leave
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spiritual and secular intelligentsia. In time we shall see the
results of this dissension now that the real secular intelligentsia is
appearing here.
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CONCERNIIIG THE XMMXGKiOnS
The eoBBilttees of both Houses of Congress Issued a relatlTely favorable re--
port on the new immigration bill* In the Senate a Republican, Chandler of
Neir Hampshire, gave the report, and in the House of Representatives, Stump,
a democrat of Uaryland* l!he new bill contains the following articles:
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The captain of a ship carrying immigrants, or his first officer must obtain
a sworn statement from every immigrant traveling on his ship, which he is to
present later to an Merican immigration official. This sworn statement is
to contain the following specific infoimation: Name, age, sex, profession,
does the immigrant know how to read and write, nationality, place of last
residence, destination in the United States, has his way been paid to the
point of destination, has he paid his own way, or did someone else pay the
transportation, and if so, was it a person, community group, or government;
has he any money, has he more or less than thirty dollars; is he traveling
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to his relatives or friends, if so, their names and addresses; has he been
in the United States previously, when and where; has he ever been In prison
or in the poor house; was he ever maintained at community expense; does he
favor > polygamy ; does he arrive on the basis of a contract; is he healthy in
body and in mind, is he a cripple and from what cause, etc*
This sworn statement must be legalized by the consul of the United States in
the port from which the ship sails* The captain must pay a ten dollar fine for
every traveler from whom he does not obtain such a statement* It takes at
least fifteen minutes to obtain such a statement from every immigrant* Con-
sequently, in the cooxrse of one hour the captain can receive only four such
statements, and so, he can barely examine forty or fifty immigrants each day,
through continuotCTs work* Thus, if a conscientious examination of hundreds and
thousands of immigrants is desired, weeks are required for such an examination,
and perhaps months of time!
Vho knows lAi^ther Congress will accept this bill* Nevertheless, it is insan<
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on every count becaude it is impractical. The shipping companies in Europe
are endeavoring to examine the immigrants as thoroughly as possible (but
evidently not by the captains but by the agents) , because they do not wish
to have to send the immigrants back to Europe at their expense; it is im-
possible to demand more if Congress does not wish to appear ridiculous in
the face of Europe.
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THE lUUICaiATION HOMERS PROBLEM
(A Letter)
e following letter has been received from Rev* J. Zlotorzynski,
jieoretanr of Imniigs^tlon Home:
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*fAt the present time there is no greater need among the Polish people
In |aa9rica9 and those coming into this country^ than the formulation
^Im institution that will look after the interest of newcomeirs. The
need for such an institution is growing greater every day.
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although it is close to my heart. Now, with the Easter duties at an
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*Tro7idence has been kind to us, for we were able to set up
such a Home in New Tork City. The generous contributions of
our people in America have made this possible. Because of a
slump in business conditions, the frequency of the visits to the Home
hare surpassed the quota for accommodations. The facilities of this
Immigration Home are too small. It is impossible to glre shelter to all
that come here for help. It is a pity that they ¥^o hare come to tli#
land of plenty, should be turned away.
^The readers of the press in America are familiar with figures of tlie eyer-i>
increasing influx of innlgrants to this count ry« Yet the contributions
for the upkeep of the Home are very meager. Why is this? It is beyond
my comprehension! Despite this urgent need, donations for the starving
Russians are made by the most mercenary people in America. Offerings
for other causes, such as the Eosciiu3zko Itonument Fund, are flowing from
all parts of the United States and Canada. But funds for the ever-^in-
creasing need of the Immigration Home have become a scarcity. Is the
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care I of the imfortunate iimaigrant who is trying to make ^
niche for himself in the American scheme of things \m-
I important? Is the drive for the Russians abroad or the
monument fund so vastly important? It is true that every person is
our brother. But a brother on this soil is more closely related than
one abroad, and bread by far exceeds the need for a monument •
*I, for one, heartily support the unity of the Poles in America, but
to build a monument somewhere in a park misses the mark of unity« It
would be e greater and more beneficial deed to divert the funds toward
the erection of a bigger and better home for the Polish immigrants who
seek help* Although the monument will be built at the cost of thousands
of dollars, it will never make a great impression to the spectators at
the Columbian Exposition. After the termination of the World* s Jailr,
it will be of lesser importance, although it will represent a noble
cause.
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^'There is nothing radically wrong with statues and obelisks*
many can be erected. But along with them, let there be more
concern placed upon the dire wants of the Polish immigrant*
As it happens, because of the regulations, many of them are sent back to
Xurope where conditions are a hundred times worse* These pitiful returns
could be averted with the proper means* ^
^'Therefore, let us make a strong attempt to have lihe funds gathered in
Chicago for the KosciusdkB) Monument diverted toward the building of a
greater Polish Immigration Home in New York City* This, indeed, will
be a pride and a comfort to our people* This will be the salvation of
the destitute and a succor to the faithful*
\ '•Sincerely,
*Rev* Jpseph J. Zlotorzynski ,
Secretary*
*N* B* It will be greatly appreciated if this letter is repeated in
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Dzlennlk Chicagoski. Jan. 25, 1892.
POLISH POPULATION FALSELY REPRES3NTED BT 1890 CENSUS
(Comment on an article in the Chicago Times)
The ^lll^^p;*^ Times has published population statistics of the various
nationalities residing in Chicago based on the census of 1890* A '
first glance reveals that the total number of Polish people in Chicago
is falsely stated* It must be remembered that a great number of Poles
born in Chicago have given .themselves the title of Americans. There is
also a great number of Polish people who have given their nationality
as GerttAn, American, or Russian. This is possible for we have come across
this many times. A certain Pole will say that he is a Russian-Pole, a
German-Pole, or an Austrian-Pole, or of that extraction. The census
taker did not bother about the Polish as much as the German or whatever
the prefix was and listed them in that category.
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When will the Poles realize that no Russian-Poland or German-Poland
exists but only a Poland under the rule of the Austrians or Russians?
^There is a great difference.
The following is a list of some of the nationalities residing in
Chieago, according to the census of 1890:
Grerman
394,958
Irish
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Czech
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Poles
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Swedes
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^ "^^ ]b tha last isaua of Zgoda, Jovgiai at the Polish Natiooal Alllaaoe in
AfflBXiM^, we read a xeinriiit of an artiele whloh had appeared originally in Kuryer
jMomaieL (Lenberg Courier) , and to irtiidi was attached the signature of a Leaberg
^attorney, Mr. Joseph Uaezewskl*'''" ■:■' '*fe.sw#; .■Li'^.vi"-^-*^''''**^ ■*;■%:*;=, -^--^^^
TSe artlbla infU utls^ a Polisli i^est from CEldago^ whose cosmnmieatioi
we are publiahliig below. We are publiablng tlikr answer verbatioLy althou^ -
on a Tew minor points we do not ezaetly agree with our esteemed correspondent*
These are 9 howerer, unimportant details which^ in view of the izoportanee and
oourage of the answer as a whole^ we aee no reason to disoii8s# fg|i^ 14^^^ ^^
From the nature or cto £et^ irtiich was attaohed to the answer, w^^^i^ase a \^ ' '^
^n certain doubt as to whether the Lanbexg attoxnegr could actually hare i^eLtten
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sueh an artlele* We, howenrer, have no doubta* That a Jouxnal liloa
KJoryttr Imomaki was pleased to publish such an article ean be easily
ooBqprehended hy erery one who has read the ^'»*^a'»* lately. Ichat a ^
Lembergian should write such an article is nothing unusual ^ if we
>^ take a certain circumstance probably connected with it into consider«-
ation« The entire article indicates very clearly that its author obtained
his knowledge of our conditions from only one Journal— Zgoda — to ^^tich he has
probably subscribed for a number of years. All statements made in his article
had previously appeared in Zgoda and have been refuted and disproyen hundreds
of times 9 in spite of irtiich, howerer, they have never been withdiwm. The
leader of this one Journal must have foxned a one-sided opinion^ which he
himself p3:>6bably believes to be true* ^ ^ ^^>^ <-
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If 9 before writing the article in question, ^Ur. Attorney" had been guided
by the principle **audiatur et altera pars,** if his attitude, in other words ^
had been^'ttiat of a Judge rather than that of a lawyer, and if he had read
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other Journals besides Zgoda— especially Wlara I OJczyzna, whicli explains
these very matters-- he certainly would have been more careful in writ-
ing articles on overseas conditions. As an attorney, Mr. Maczewskl
defends only one side and has gathered material necessary only for that
^ side. In a short time a wise judge will undoubtedly be found among
our cotintrymen in Poland who will give an impartial Judgment on this matter •
The answer sent by a Chicago priest reads as follows:
f*Our Q^arrels: An Answer to Mr. J. Maczewski
i%eoordtng to Zgoda, Ho. 32, Mr. J. Maczewski, an attorney of Lemberg, Poland,
has published in Biryer Immskl a lengthy airticle describing conditions in
*i\meriean Polonia,* as the Polish element in the United States is called. We
will present the article as it is written.
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"!• In the first place ^ Mr* Uaozewskl praises the emigrations whieli
took place after the Polish insurrections in Hussia in 1831 and 1863 ^
and. maintains that * these insnrraetional ^oigrations constitute a
noble and yery patriotic foundation for further Polish emigrations •*
Our esteemed attorney even states that large Polish settlements are
being established in Virginia, etc*
*frhe foregoing statement is not true« No oTidence of such settlements, large or
small, or of. any existing foundation of Polish insurrectional emigration, can
be found in the XJlnited States* If there is such evidence, we would like to be
infoxmed as to the state, the county; the post office^ the number of settlers,
and the fruits of the ardent patriotism* , ^
^2* The esteemed attorney further maintains that Polish imEiigration in Amer-
ica, amounting to at least a million and a half souls, consists of common ^
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people, and that they emigrated for economic reasons and on accoun
of religious and linguistic persecution in thsir native land.
^Tt we look at the facts we will discover that there is some truth and
much falsehood in this assertion. I Icnow from experience that a veiy
small number of common people crossed the ocean on account of religious perse-
cution. This also applies to linguistic persecution. Polish emigrants, with
the exception of XJniats (United Greeks ), never suffered religious persecu-
tion, and if there was any linguistic persecution they ne^er felt it.s
**Th6 principal, and indeed the only factors stimulating emigration are poverty,
a desire for material jgain, a dislike of militazy service, and a fear of Ga-
prisonmenb for a political crime, this last being confined ehiefly to the
so-called intelligentsia. Visit the sections inhabited by the Poles in Chicago,
Milwaukee, Detroit, and Cleveland; visit Polish farm settlements; coxitact
every person, and make a statistical record of the causes of emigratiom. Then
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things 9 gives the exact number of Polish parishes and priests in the United
States • Finally 9 I know personally almost all the Pdlish priests in Chicago •
I knoir more or less exactly the size of Polish settlements, and I maintain,
leaying the exact figures to future inYestigation, that there are only half
a million Poles in the United States • These half -million Poles will assimilate;
th^ will remain in ths United States forever^ These halfnoillion Poles do
not live here for any sentimental reasons , but because they can gain a bett|sr
livelihoods To this Mr* Attorney may say, *They are lost in materialisa* *
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money 9 they have no lack of loyalty either to their religious faith
or to their nationality* ISiough thdy have no desire to return to
their fatherland y they decorate Polish settlements in Azaerica with
Catholic churches and Polish schools^ in order that these settlements
may resemble their native land* This emphasis on religion and edu«.
cation, coupled with the fact that a proportionately small number of priests
emigrated, accounts for the great shortage of Polish priests in America*
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**4« i^d now 9 a few words about priests* No one can expect that out of the
Polish population in i^merica, ?diich amounts to half a million people and is
made up of Yarious and distinct elements, united only by language, there could
arise an exemplary and perfectly disciplined clergy, especially when the clergy
came fr(» many parts of the world and was under the Jurisdiction of many dif-
ferent bishops* Such a danand is beyond the pow9r of human strength to fulfill*
That there were intrigues among the Polish clergy, sometimes for good and ' '
scHoetimes for evil, ia quite natuxkl. Mr* Maczewski surely knows that a priest
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Any assertions about the stunned peasant , frightened by f i^ and brimstone and
homed devils ^ are fiction* Our peasant may properly be said to be afraid
of the detily in the sense that he fears Ood and believes in* eternal^ reward
and etexnal danhatioji* The ^ * educated ^peopZd, hfwrever, ridicule the devil
while they live, and only when their last hour comes do they call for the
priest that he may save them tfom the devil's grasp by prayers , sacraments ^
and an aspergillum* I earnestly beg our attorney friend to prove by statis-
tical records a single case in which a Polish parish priest in America has
ditiioniestly squeezed money from a peasant , by threatening him with fire and
brimstone 9 whether he wanted the money for the Churchy for a school, or for
himself* Our attoxn^ friend should know that our people make contributions
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because they are oonvinoed of the truthfulness of their faith and the
necessity of their schools*
**5» *WoeM said Jesus to those vdio set a bad example, but bad examples
hare always existed and alsrays will exist; they will of necessity be
found even among the Polish clergy in America* Where Mr« Attorney gets his
information about the excesses which he describes , such as broken ribcr^ etc.,
is a mystery to me* It is possible, but I would rather be a Doubting Thomas
and say: ^I will not bell ere till I put my finger on the broken ribs!*
**The principal accusation of Mr* Maczewski is his allegation that an ext^tiiii
greediness characterizes the Polish priests in America. To this I reply:
(1) Many Polish priests in America live in great poverty, and all of them
experience hardships when they are organizing a new^ pariah. (2) Polish
priests in America receive less for religious services then other priests, and
also less than is prescribed by the Baltimore Council* If this statement is
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not true, please refute it statistically* All our priests receive
a rigidly prescribed salary, and as far as other income is concerned,
most of them carry unselfishness to an almost sinful extreme. Excep-
tions to this are very tew.
^6. Concerning the freethinkers, I wish to state that experts acquainted
with our conditions confirm the fact that there are many freethinkers among
the members of the Polish National Alliance, not defined as such by the fancy
of a naxig^ty priest but by the regulations of ths Roman Catholic Church* If
necessary, I can supply the name and the address of a lodge of the Polish
National Alliance in urtiich freethinkers are particularly prcesiinent* To demand
the silence of the priests on the activities of the Polish freethinkers among
the faithful Catholic people would be equivalent to demanding a denial of the
value of the Catholic faith.
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Faith cannot exist on eairth without priests » and, although a priest
is not an embodiment of faith, he is always its best defender and
propagator. In the circles favorable to the Polish National Alliance
it is permissible to treat the Catholic faith with great respect and
at the same time blaspheme against the priests abominably*
^7« I will not discuss the assertions made by our esteooed attorney regarding
the good will of the Polish National Alliance towards Polish schools, etc.,
because these institutions are under the exclusive protection of the clergy*
The priests organized Polish people into societies, religious, fraternal,
educational, etc., before any lodge of the Polish National Alliance existed.
The Polish Roman Catholic Union, under the protection of the /prdev of th^
Sacred Heart of Jesus, is the outcome of these societies, and has, not four
thousand, Imt seven thousand members* No one can say aj^ftftisig definite
about the number of members of the Polish National Alliance, because a few weeks
HgC 2godft itself, apparently for the purpose of coireriiig up a theft committed
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by the priests, or about the ideal, angelic love for the fatherland and the
Roman Catholic Church distributed to the members of the Polish NationctL Alliance,
is an insult to human intelligence. Has any one in Poland ever heard about
the results produced by the work and sacrifice of the members of the Polish
National Alliance for our fatherland? I be^ the esteemed attorney to point
out to me any beneficial effects, in the old country, of the activities of
the Polish National Alliance.
"The Polish National Alliemce must base its claims to prestige on two facts:
first, that some widows and widowers, most of whom had left the Church, have
received a few hundred dollars toward their support; and second, that, when
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CONSUL MARCHLE'^KI^S SYMBOLIC GIFT TO TECS i\LLLANCS COLLEGE I
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Note: On January 20, the main edifice of the Polish National Alliance '^^'--'MH'.
College at Cambridge Springs, Pa., with its library ttugwi| was destroyed, :|^|
by fire. That grievous calamity has evoked a benevolent response both m$'--:^miKi
among the Alliance folks and its friends, as may be seen in the form of Mfe®
moral and material reports, received by the P.N.A. College Board. One^ |':
of nimepous and vivid instances of such a benevolent attitude on the part
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Professor S. Mierzwa, President of the Alliance College, has received from ;;■
Dr. Mieczyslaw Mao^ehlewski , Polish Consul General at New York, a very val-^:
uable gift for the Oollege museum in the form of a bust of Stanislawgfe^^C^
Staszyc, accompanied by a letter full of faith and confidence for the future
of that institution. % -
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The news of the conflagration at the Polish National Alliance College has
affected me with immense griefs But, soon after I learned with highest joy,
that the catastrophe did not in the least weaken the beautiful and noble
Polish endeavor, expressed in the maintenance of that precious educational
^institution. Not disheartened by the misfortiine, professors and students
have after pnly a short interval, taken up anew their beautiful work.
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ifice, dedicated to the Polish learning and culture, an edifice, erected by
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^ /my personal keepsake, the bust of Stanislaw Staszyc, that Polish pat2n.ot
€uad statesman, who, out of the ruins of our devastated country has bux:
up a new edifice of Polish knowledge and culture and of Polish State powe^^
To the Alliance School at Cambridge Springs, Pa., to its students and, pE§^^ ,
fessors I forward my best cordial wishes. These are the wishes not o^ iL\\ iv
private man only, not only a Pole, who has heartily grown together with and
into the life of our immigration^ out of which he draws strength and re- \ ^^
freshment, but they are the wishes, likewise, of a man, who, has the honor to
represent on the soil of Washington, that great and noble country, the Ifci^t
Illustrious Republic of Poland. ""^ ■^^'^r:.. ^'.rm:\:t^^rl^:
Please, accept. Dear Sir, the words of my deep respect*
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EXCURSION TO POLAND A GSlEi'iT OPPORTUNITY FOR
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An unusual opport\xnity for o\ir children as well as for ourselves" is pre-^
sented in the exc\irsion to Poland, on July 2nd, from New York directly tp^
Gdynia, via the Gdynia-America steamship line, under the auspices of "^lie
Polish National Alliance, Educational Department.
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That excursion will prove to be of invaluable benefit to our maturing ^^
youth, as well as to parents; in fact, to the entire Polish-American
eoonmonity. It affords the best means for presenting to our chi^J^en that
great country of our forefathers, with its glorious past, its momsaeiits
testifying to its great culture, and its inestimable memorials^ our
most recent battles for freedom. It will be the true sight of that
glorious Republic of Poland in all her splendor.
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We cannot demand or expect of a child that it love parents whom it has
never seen; neither can we request an unconditional love for Poland of
those who do not know her.
Therefore, with the knowledge and understanding of its true national and
educational mission toward Polish immigrants, the Polish National Alliance
Educational Department desires to sent to Poland the largest possible /
number of our native youth, and to show that youth why Poland should be
glorified, loved and esteemed; why a Pole is proud of his native country;
and why a child born in this country should not forget the cotintry of its
parents and forefathers.
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For parents, too, it is an unheard of opportunity to instill in Jbhe minds
of their children a general view of the world. In schools of this country
children are impregnated with the belief that only America is the sxim of
all perfection. It is, therefore, not surprising that the chil^ disdains
its parents who came frcm seme part of Europe. \
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Poland I they visualize as a country of poverty and misery, of ignorane^
iand disorder; and it is with a feeling of shame that they admit their
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a store of facts gleaned from the various spheres of life and science,
ami will return with an unquestionably different attitude. y
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To begin with^ these children will be cultured, and have higher, more ^
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great things; and will have awakened in them higher thoughts and ambi-
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Such an excursion is of paramount value, as it lends prestige to the
Polish community of Series. It makes the young Polish people more
ambitious, more far-sighted and broadminded; it makes them embrace the
Polish cause with greater enthusiasm, -^nd it is from such a young
generation that the Polish-American community will select its future^^i
leaders, intercessors and directors.
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P, N. A. YOUTH TO VISIT POLAND.
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The exeursion of the Polish National Alliance (P. N. A«) youth to Poland,
sponsored for this yaoational season by the P* N« k. Educational Depart-*
ment, is awaking a great interest among the members of the P. N. A. Some
parents are already making suitable preparations in order that their
children may take a few weeks* sojourn in the land of their forefathers;
they think that the best means of preserving Polish spirit in the Toun^
Polish generation is to give the young people a chance to become acquainted
with Poland by seeing that beautiful cotintry, of which they have heard so
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The sponsors of the exetfi^ion pledge their word to all inquiring applicants
that during the excursion particular care will be taken to safe-guard the
well-being of the youth by appointing vigilant persons whom the parents may
confidently entrust with their children.
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carefully, even to the smallest details.
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LET US SEND THE YOUTH TO MOTHERLAND
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adopted country 9 we always are longing for the land of our birth v/here ' ^^ *
we spent the years of our youth* E^en thotigh these years might not ..^
hare been very happy for some, yet they always recall to their me^uatj^
whatever there was pleasant in their early experience of life«
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Poland looks 9 and how the new people are managing their affairs there*
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for a suitable period of time; but those less privileged could at least
send their children to Poland in order that they might see the new Poland
with her riches in wisdom and cultural and for that inirpose there is
being arranged by the Polish National Alliance an excursion to Poland
next year 9 in the month of Junei and it will be so inexpensive that even
,the less wealthy parents can afford to avail themselves of that opportunity <
%l,>^^ sending your children to Poland you will share in strengthening in
them the Polish spirit and in making them better prepared in the future
;tQ J^ake up our places and duties in Polish organizations, to be champions
of everything that is Polish^ >^
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before the great war both the more and the less wealthy (Jerman families
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vrald ho oyo vihBOOOOo to all that thMr fathorland poasoaaos and anjoys. ^ "^|^
8o haTO tho fraaeh lahabitanta dona alao in thla ooontry, hy organizing
and a^podltlng to Vtanoo a groat azooraion for their ohildren under the
gnardlanahlp of the oldora. That vaa aone yeara before the great imr, and<^
hy aov the Frenoh nempapera in Parla are appealing to the Treneh realdeata
in thla oountry that they aend their aona and dau^^tera to Franoe. Thia^
they aay, should he done in order that by Tialting Franoe and by aojoum- "
lag there for aona tlse the ohildren would beoone laired with ?jrenoh api-
rlt« Qreatneaa and eulture^ would preaerre theae imbraaalona after oonlng
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Polish National Alliance is preparing a similar excursion to Poland^
details of vdiich will be presented in a special announcement to
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Zjednoczenia^ Vol* XXVI, Kb. 44, Feb. 22, 1922.
TAG MY FOR POLISH ARMY VETERAIS '
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Max AdauiOT/ski, oxjt valiant alderman from the 28th ward, came out v/ith
a motion at yesterday's imeeting of the City Coimcil, to permit th€t - , -
Association of the Veterans of the Polish army in America, our men ' -
who served under General Haller, to stage a "tag day" for pedestrians
during the drive for the collection of a suitable fund for the manage-
ment of the veterans of the Polish army.
Usually such motions go to the Finance Comnittee, but our alderman, >
-vrtio knows his way around, would not allow it to be said to him that _f
the petition of the Haller* s veterans '*must, according to the routine,
go to the committee," but demanded in the session of the City Council!^:
that the statute in this matter immediately give way. ^ v
Before opposition could appear the motion was placed before the Hous^^'
and it was unanimously adopted. The maneuver of Alderman Adamowski
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succeeded excellently, for which he should be given public recognition,
because many different organizations ask for permission for a "tag -^
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will take place March 19th» The petition for the City Council waa . i^
worked out and handed over to AlderTaan Adamowski by Frank P. Danisch,
attorney for the Haller's veterans., .S. * ■miiM:^^. 'tftimri^ ^'-m^'mi
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B^oauM I aa iMiTiiig for Poland la a fav daya^ I faal that It la wj datj to
aipxoaa agr approoiatlon to tho Chloago Polonia for ita kladaasa and tho
boly aliloti it kaa glToa to ao In arranging for tho oxhlbltioa of Polish Art
in CQiioago* AkOTo allt Gonaal Gonoral Zfomnt loaioki aaa of groat holp in
looatingy throai^ diflMatio ahannola txom Vanhington and Hoa Tork^ tho paok*
lag hozoa and in apooding ap tbair dallTarj in Gaiioago. Offioora of tho Poliah
Wonan^a Alltanoa daaarro orodit for poraitting aa froo aao of thoir roading
roon for tho initial oihibit to Chioaga P01oa# Tka Chioago Sociotj (Oroap
1460 of tho Poliah Hational Allianoo)» oapooially two of ita MiAora^ Mr*
Balaaaa and Attomoj Harion 0« Eadliokt aaa inatraaantal in arranging for an.
aokihitioa of thoao ozaaploa of Poliah painting at tho Ohieago Art Inatitata/
^paring noithor labor nor oxponao to aaaaro tho aaoooaa of tho ozhibit« Thanka
to kindlinoaa of Hr. Piotngrfcomki, lAo vaa a aajor in Gonoral Hallar^a axa^'
2&analator*a notot Hallar ooaaandod tho Tolantoora from iaorioa alio aorrod
in ikm PoliiAi aiiqr.in tho World Wax/t tho pioturoa foand toig^razy ahaltar at
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his house and later at his brother Marcel^s, the druggist, 924 Noble Street,
whence they will be transferred in a few days to the care of the Polish National
Alliance to await the disposition of the artists.
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Because of hard times the financial results of the exhibit were very modest,
and that there was any profit at all is due entirely to a few Polish individuals
in Chicago who thought it their duty to support Polish art by buying a few ^
I)ictures. Dr. Balcerzak boiight "The Act** by Korwin Piotrowski. 'Dr. C. Gier- p
altowski bought "The Act" by Oleander and "Flowers" by Miss Krausowna. A. J. / ^
Kowalski, cashier of the Northwestern Bank, bought "Orchids" by Porankiewicz. A. ' k
Mr* F. E. Lackowski bought "The Troika" by Winterowski. Dr. M. S. Mio- Tv 5^
duszewski bought "On Guard" by Rozwadowski, "Peasant House" by Wyczolkowski, /
"The Cossack" by Kotowski, and "Skirmish" by G. Kossak. ' Mr. J. Piasecki bought
"By the Windmill" by J. Kossak. Dr. Pietrzykowski bought the "Epilogue of
the Insurrection in Upper Silesia" for the Upper Silesian ccaraaittee. Mr. W. H.
Schmidt bought "Venice" by Wyrzywalski. Mr. J. F. Staulski bought "Japanese
Vase" by Sonneword, "Danzig" by Gendzierski, "Two Views of Cracow" by Fabjanski,
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Dziennlk Chlcagoskl, Feb, 7, 1922«
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i« by Graczynski ,' "A Fan** by Axentowicz, "A Four-Horse Team" by .
H^Icantller, "Picking Violets" by Stachiewicz, "The Hunter" by Falat, "On
the Rook" by XJziemblo, thi^e aquarelles by Skowronski, and four sketches
by Wyczolkowski , "Views of Lublin"* Dr* K. Wachtel bought "View of Lwow
(Lemberg) by Dobrowolski, "Eve" by Kren, "Study of a Woman" by Pstrak,
"A Mare" by Jarbszynski, and "Romeo and Juliet" by Peyzner. W. Wieczorek,
the druggist, bought "The Jbeggar" by Rybkowski and a drawing by Wyczolkowski.
Mr* J. C. 2^arnowiecki , the architect, boxight five sketches in water color by
Setkowicz and two sketches by Wyczolkowski*
To all these institutions and separate individuals I give my heartiest thanks*
I feel that I owe a debt of gratitude to tlfe local Polish press , which has ^
always gladly accepted edl my communications* llianks to the kindness and bene- ^
volence of the Polish National Alliance the pictures will be placed next Tuesr
day in its rooms. Pictures can now be bought, up to next Tuesday, at reduced
prices* All information in regard to prices can be obtained of Dr* Pietrzykow-
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i$^i>^ t4 ^l&T^a^3 « ru POLISH DnOjOMATIC SKRTIGaJl ABROAD
trmm 4:vgl4m^tt; VA-^^-' ^^-^^ v-'^-^ ■.'^A-^^ ^'' ' (Xdltorlal) • '• '
Thm r»ad«r will ao doabt recall oar recent two ertioles devoted to obsexratlon
on the ineffloieney of Polish diploaaoy and the poor quality of the diplonatie ^
officials representing the Polish repnblic abroad. We want to remind you
that ve sererely criticised the ineptitude of this serrice, its outaoded and
antiquated systCAy wholly inadequate for our aodem tiaes, and that ve cited
scae indiTidaal eases deserving not only of criticism but ef dcanritfit
eeadeanation. We diseaibsed the ideas and the circuastances obtaining in ^
Poland and referred to our ei^erience with Polish diploaatic serrice in ^'
QhicagOy which greatly needs iaprorcaent. ^
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In writing about thesa ■att#r8 wt did not fail to mention that we did not
dasiro to disauaa tba Polish diploaata in Xarope, ainoe the infoznation
that we had about them was inauff ieient » although about the activitiea of
some diplomats there we were quite well infozmed, as for instance about
the Polish legation at the Vatican at the time of the notorious "^Ambassador* ^
Kiowalslci. hut about others we could not say Tory much* 3
Today we add an interesting item to our prerlous remarks and co^^laints
which concerns the Polish legation in Paris* We quote below a few
pan^graphs from the Polish newspaper in Paris » PoloniA^ from an article
discussing the Polish diplomatic serrice criticised Iqr us in DgienniJc
(3hicaflQslci « wUdi seems to prcre that eren orer there the shortcomings
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people are beginning to realise that Polish interests and Polish prestige i"^ ^ a
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tetrimmtal to the dlgaity of the PolliAi state la nance ^ a oouatry rmrj
olosely allied with Poland^ tkm Polish pablie, OTidezitly realizing the
ijj^rtance of this natter, is beginning to discuss it and to criticize
/tbB diplomatic serric^. This is what the Paris Polonia writes:
"Jdid again, as always, we were not there*^
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aihoW "loota^n ^^^ the title of an article in Polonia dlscassing tU o
absence of Polidi rej^resentatires at the cereaonies at the Sorbonne, ^ ^ Lo
condncted by the friends of Science in ftance, at which the president of^ . ,^^^ §
that society, H# layBcmd Poincare^^ deliTered the principal address, followed
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aaotter inataace /St bxlcIl negLeot^ in the oaxeaoxiiaB at tha Soldiara* Bbna, - ^
at vhich all tba nationalitlaa that faac^t undar tlia Fraaeli flag vara %
raprasaotad azoapt tha Poliflli* A alnllar artlola «aa pablisbad la tba
Balannllc Paaaaaak:! (Poaan Daily Maya)»
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Wa will lialp Polonia aad Dgiatmik Pazaaaski^ ao that thair ocnplaiiita maj ^
xaach laraaw, aran thoa^ tfaay haTa to go Tia Chicago* This is tha raaaoa ^
itoj va haTa rapriatad tha articlaa quotad abora* Itaiay coplas of our papar o
go to luraawi aad baaidaa, our fomar articlaa oa this subjact ivara aq^acially ^
■arkad for dalivary to official oirclas and to parsons whosa Job it is to ba C3
vail iaformad la thasa aattars. Today* s artlela with tha aboTa-naationad -T-
qaotatioas viU follow tha saaa routa» It proras, amoag othar thiags, that
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f aia tlia ooatrary. It saaaa tbat this daf active aarrioa ia ganaxal and widaapraad,
; iMd that oar diplonaoy aaffara with ohroaie dability and la la argnat naed
^ of a thorough OTarhaullng. Thla oorroboratlon of oar opinion oa this aattar
^ ^^^ elrolaa eloaar to Poland than vo ara la hltfily gratifying. Parhaps thoaa
: i9).oa8 wUX call tha attaatlon /»f tha Polish goTomaan^ to this aattar, and
"•' rit^wlll bac^ to think aarloasly aboat radical ehangas and laprovaaants In
';jkha PoUah dlploontlo sorrloa*
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^^fl;^^ lOB THE K»RR REPBSaBICATIQH OT PQLAHD IN fQBBIOR CODRCBIIS
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At ccoAitlou lA Poland b^ocne Bore and mora jitediili^saiiU tnd all foxaa of
aaaial aatlrity axa aubordiaatad to tha will and tha daatiay of tha aatioai^^
it la aaaaatlal that Ijnwdlata atapa ba takan to bring undar proper control S
oar irraafonaibla and arbitrary rapraaentatiTaa in foreign landa, wlio tbna ^
|far ha:?a aaaongplialiad Toxy little good bnt on the eontrary hare cauaed a %^ r;
Ibnndred tiaea more haxm« - 3
Va wiah to diaouaa thia queation trcm the point of riew of an imarican eitizan lo
iriio beoanae of apiritnal and aoltnral tiaa with Poland faela deeply and with §
lltanae aoffaring that hare and alaeahare in the world Poland ia nndereatiaatedt
aSl to aay leoked iqpon with aaom and diadain* Thia ia due^ in large meaaure,
to improper or inaofficiant Poliah rapraaamtation abroad*
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L#t us AlTlds this Mittsr lAto two parts s ths qasstioa of tlie offisiaL^^
ilploMitis rsprsssfttatisa of tko Polish ropabllo abroad and tho quostlon of
its oeoasional^ and toaporarj roprosontatioa^ as hj dologatioast and oon^i^i^t^^
missions .s«it horo fros B9land# .^. -._^- ^^'>,, -, ..« ..^^ -'^^-^ -j^t^x-!/ ■^^^■•..;^-.-^--^ ^^^?y ^
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Pirst lot as disonss tho poxmanont roproaontation» tho diploaatio offioials# ^
Poland^ as «o know^ has no sotaool of diplouioy as yot and no diplonatio i F
traditions s sho has not boon ablo^ so far^ to fom saoh a sohool and so sho ^
is forood to sond abroad *sontlonoa* of all sorts, principally of tho ^
aristooraoy, i<m roprosont Poland in tho worst possiblo way. Thoy dosorro S
to bo disoiplinod if not ponalisod for nogloot of thsir dutios; ihoy aro..^ ^
froqnontly proooonpiod with profitablo bwsinoss doals of thoir osn« ,., ^^ vnt^e^'
Wo know of sttoh oasos, oasos oonooxning\diioh thoro is no doabt^ And
aftor all|^ it is nothing astonishing^ In tho first days of tho noidy ii^
rooonstitatod stats, whon Poland laekod oTorything, and ororything had to
bo sottlod without wash dolay, orrors in Judgnont woro inoTitablo* Slo
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fliploMiile i«nrle« wkm tilled wltli titled parsoaagM of Bollsh^JUistrlaa^
BiUsli-lMasimny nrPDllsh-Basslam aristoeraay beeausa of a& aeooptoi^
boliaf t iritkoat f ouadatloAt that tha Baliah ariatoaracy had azaaptlonal talanta
far palitiaa and diplaMiay* OULa ia aapaaially ragrattabla baeaaaa tliaj^^
varo to rapraaant tha truly daaoaratle goTanuMat of Poland^ a adoatry ^?^^^
that holaoiga to tho aoMiom pooplo, a coaatry 41th tha aaat adTaaaad faxa of
govaramaatt at laaat oa papar« Saah arlatoarata mvo 4Ma% igtmi to tho aoat
adraaaad rapabUaa^ thotv oaly qaaliflaatioaa for diplaaiatia poata abzM^
haiag a aaattariag of aoaa forolfli laagaaga aad thair araalth# '^^^^ f P^M^t,
Iha aalaatioa of poraoaaol aaa fraquaatly aoat uafortuaata# Wa kaov of -
oaaaa ia ahiah aaah gaatlaaoa diploaata aada Taritabla aaaaa of thenaalTaa^
aaaaalag haaghty aira aad aatiag tha rolo of priaaoa aad iaportaat paraoaagaa#
raraigaara alio aaaa iato aoataat aith than wara f Iliad aLth diagaat at
amah asaaplaa of Poliah diplasaay* Wa ahould aot objoat to a aartaia aaoaat
Of thia poaiag aad aatiag-^faraigaara aaaa to bo iaproaaad by it-— if oaly
tha iataraata of tha Poliah rapablia aora praparly rapraaai^ad* Alaa, it:
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Pilwdk Ohicagoild, 7mn« 19» 192S»
Jmiit the epp«sit«, ike imrst pos0iM#t As aa •xajq;>la lot lui aeatioii tliia
faoty ttet wkta BoXand aaa la har dlraat a^ai^ darlag tlia BolaheTik iairaaloa,
akaa faraiga goTanmaata vara aaitiag iBpatiaatly far aoaa dafiaita praaeunoa*-
maat trcm Pollak raporaaaatatlvaa, tkaaa gaatltMaa wara ailant, aad aoaa of
tkaa araa laft for aatariag plaaaa aad dlrartad tkaualTaa at aaaaida raaoirts^
applyiag tkaaaalTaa to tko dij^iiatia atudy of tko aaparb aeatuaioa of tba
ladiaa of tko acrid aad of t^o daaimoada tbara aa parada aad axkibltlaa*
At laaat it vaa ao ia AMriaa« Bat tkair diplanatia traiMJL aaa aaply
rtaaaaratad ia ooaaaatioa witk aatiTitiaa oarriad oa in tko intaraat of Folaad»
aaak aa apaaakaa^ buaiaaaa tripa^ aad eoaforaaeai for wkiak diagraa^tilly
kigk axpoiftaoa wara akargad to fisM aitik akoa tkoy kad daaliaga# B7 auok
aatioaa tkoj aro kriagiag aotkiag bat diagraoa ta tka foliak paoplo^ aad
tkay ara aarioaaly obatzaatlag tka iataraata of tka Pollak rapablia# ^a# tim^ o
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Saak kaa baaa Polaad*a diploaatia aarrioa; auok kaa baaa kar ropraaaatatioa
ibraad* Wa kaoa anak about tkoao aaittora^ Tarj anek; «a kaTO fro<|aaatl^
kaard ahat offiaial Aamrioan ciralaa tkiak of tkast l^v tkay daapiaa tkaait
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JOLISH
V9 know th# opinion on this nattor In tho oapltal of onr eountzy # TMay wo
tondh only tolofly on thla quoatlon^ tet wlion tho propor tlao oonea, wo ^■
shall not fhll to tako the noeossary stops with tho quallf lod authorltlori
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And tho aetlons of JUibassadbr Kowalskl In tho Tatloan In tho affair of
Arohblshop Qioodoxowlost 1asn*t It a political scandal—haTO thoj not
sorloasly hamod Poland and hor goTomiiont? Bsto thoy not brought shano
and iissraoo In tho oyos of forolgnors to tho Polish ropahllo?
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■any omoh Inoldsnts haTo oooarod, and aasy aro still oooorlng; wo hoUoro^^
that thqr will dooroaso* Wo bolloro that as Poland rotums to noraal -^^
osndltlons and rogalns hor oqmlUhviWBi, suoh alsflts will bo oUalnatod ^
at an oror'^noroaslng tonpo ftrom this so Tory dlfflealt and at tho sano tlno
so Important sorrloo^
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91ploBHioy Is not for dUottantos or for anatoorst Jnst booauso tho •bottor"
bom or rathor ^^gw|EI^^4broaslng* Idlors and parasites Inagine that th^y wore
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Ptl— nlk Ohloagosklt Jan. 13« 19S2*
Wm for parmdos and honors dooa not moan that tho dtaooratid Polish
ropnblio should roeogniao auoh olaias and protonslons* Tho old aristocraoy,
aboUahoi in tho now Poland^ mat atady and vork Juat aa othor elaaaoa of
aooioty 4o# Otharwiao lot it dio oat aa aoon aa poaaiblo^ or lot it oon-
tinuo to boooBO ooapl'otolj donationalizod; lot it go wharo it will bo ^
bottor off t for thoro will bo no room for it in tho now Poland# t-
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Ploaao undoratand ua oloarly* Wa aro not againat any groap^ elaas, or
stratum of aooioty; wo Ioto and honor tradition » and wo haro tho highoat
rogard for thoao of tho ariatooraoy liio know how to adapt thaaaalToa to tho
oonditiona and tho doaanda of nodom lifo^ who forgot casta priTilaga and
work wholiKoartodly^ liko brothora, with tha raat of aocioty for tho good
of tho futuro now Poland and for tho rooonatruotion of aoeioty along tho
only poaaibla lina^ tha truly danooratio^ gonninoly progroaaira lina whioh
our proaont-day world undoratanda, not tho lino idiioh loada to a aooial D^
organisation liko that of ahi^ WMbakulla with ooronota on thoir pinhoada
draawt thoao ^J&nantitioa^ uho booauaa of thoir indolonao and thair in-
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iptt«BL0« hAT0 lost their wtatos mud are now bankrupt* Today OTorybodj^
vitkoat ozaoptiomt wko wants to Uto OBiat work; all opportunitloa ahonld bo
opoAt and all pralao akoold bo glTon to oItIo norlti bat tkoro akonld bo no
plaeo for paraaitos In anj aooloty, least of all in oars« Wo do not
rooogaino anx eXaoso».orr alass ptlTllogos* Wo aro roady to eondonn idlors
and paraaitos of any otbor sooial group Just as today wo donounoo tho
aristooratie paraaitos* Booauso of unfortunate oiroumstanoos wo hsTO^-^^
ooatorod oar attention en tkis elass abiehy haring greater 'opportuniti oil »
should also hate greater reaponsibilities and dutioe« If this elaas has ^-^
piPOTOd itself inoo^potontt it should be roplaeed by a elasa^nero eapable
and stronger*
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elearor ideas about it than others hoTO who either have no opinion in tho oi
natter or laek the noral eourage to eigpress it* We are well aware that
our Toiee will reaoh ^oUb^ goYomnont eireles^ and that there are
people who will not like our opinions » but it does not natter# Chare
way bo SOBO Who will begin to think, Whose eyes will be opened, and thia
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in it«#lf will b« for tho good of sooiotr* In Poland tUs question is
disrogardod; tlioj do not roaliso how onoli Poland is losing bocauso of its
iapropor» inoo^potont^ and taetloss roprosontation abroad* Bosides^ many
of thOB oTor thoro do not know liov to arriTo at the proper Judgment of this
■attert in spite of their good intentions » idiereas we oTor here, Polish-
Aaerieans, who haTO been away froB that narrow parochial enTironwent these
Muqr 7Mrs, regard this natter with clearer eyos and ocBpare the notions of
oar cong^triots with those of aen of other nationalities* Sadly we snst -
adnit that *oar** representatiTos and the Polish systen are found wanting in
this eewparison* We would glTO nnoh to ameliorate the situation^
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A few days ago the telegraph brought Tery happy news for Poland of the results
of the plebiscite I or as th^ call it the consultation of the people, on the
fuestlon of the Vilna territory* The plebiscite was held on January 8^ and
the result of it is dear and incontrorertible proof of the correctness of
Poland's stand in regard to the Yilna quest ion* The population of the ^^
territory roted overwhelmingly to be incoi*porated in the Polish state and
against Jolatog Lithuania,
Iki) f ar we have not received the final results of the voting in the entire
7ilna territory* We must remind our readers that lately several counties were
added to this territory which teummrlj were part of Poland* The votes are
being coimted in Tilna^ Trdci, and Osimiona and in others of the larger towns
and settlements* The Polish press will publish in the near future the result
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of the voting* Initial infoxmation receiTed seems to indicate that the
great majority of the population voted for Poland*
News from England adds that the final decision rests with the League of ^
Nations and will be annotmced within the next few days, perhaps today or to*
morrow* We do not know what the League will have to say in this matter,
but we imagine that it will consist of foxmal acknowledgment of the results
of the voting, since it eould not go against the wishes of the population,
which voted for annexation to Poland* After all, the League cannot separate
Polish land from Poland and Join it to a foreign country against the ex-
pressed desire of the people* In view of these facts we need not worry
in the least about the final decision of the League of Nations in this
matter*
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^^ sltall also find some modus vivendi with the Lithuanians beyond the borders
of 7ilna territory* The world is convinced, and so the Lithuanians
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should also be eonvlneed that Poland nas right in demanding Yilna for her-»'
self and in refusing it to the Lithuanians* Historic traditions are un-
important when faced with present realities* We have experienced it ourselves , ?
and we make no apologies to any one ir this matter* We all know that Poland's "^
former territory was at least three times as extensive as the present area ^
of the newly £j»constituted independent state* But Poland had to agree with
^^^bhe League's/ decision and to renounce large areas on all her b order s«^''^^«
We are all aware that Breslau, in Silesia, was once a Polish city^ "^^^ the
present boundary in this part runs near EQrtom, and even this was gained"^^'
only with great difficulty because of the intrigues and the greed of our
enemies; and on the east we used to drive our boundary posts in the river"^
Dnieper, but today how far west of this river is our border! i^d so it
does not matter that once upon a time Lithuanians owned the territory where
Yllna now is because Yilna was built by Polish initiative and remained
Polish throu^ centuries to such an extent that in its territory Lithuanians
fom the smaller percentage of the total population* '"
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Lithuanians should at last come to the ccnolusion that this is the best way
out, and that it is to their highest interest to live in understanding and
agreement with*Poland« It is hard to fight windmills or to swim against a
strong current* Today it is known that the people of the Vilna territory
do not desire to live under the Lithuanian government* Would they, then,
endeavor to keep this people in subjection against their expressed desire?
It is silly even to think of it* We say, therefore, that Lithuanians ou^t,
at long last, to open their eyes and set out on the way of rai^prochement
and understanding with Poland* If the Vilna plebiscite brings this about,
it will be the first step toward the elimination of differencei between
these two neighboring peoples, and in time it may become a mustard seed, a
tiny insignificant seed, from which, in the future, the strong and mag-
nificent tree of Polish-Lithuanian alliance will grow; there may even be
a rebirth in the hearts of our children of the eagle and the knight of
ancient glorious Jagellonian tradition* ^^^ransl stores note: During the '
Jagellonlan dynasty Poland and Lithuania formed a federation, somewhat
like that of England and Scotland today* They had two separate diets*
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l!fe^%^.^?>^. ^?^' t«ki5:*t^' p^n*"^^' :.r:^ "POOR POLAND**- ^■
Under such a heading The Chioago Soolalist reprints from the Jewish
paper. The Nation, an article of the follovTing contents:
**Foland is a good diild* She is trying to follow the example of the
similar but relatively older militarism and reaction taken on a form
of anti-CGsnmunistic law'pattemefd after the older sister, Jugoslavia*
"This law forecasts a penalty of death for every eiffort to abolish
the government and a 20-year imprisonment for taking part in ajJoy^^iw..
l-evolutionary preparedness ;» and which might mean everything* ' I: ,f^
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after th« courts decide the penalty, ■; -■§^^.^m^'^ -^^^^^ miHr: " •iSS^^
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Is construed in such elastic words that it can be applied to everyone
and to everything which is not sympathetic to the government* It
forbids the taking part in the election of any party which is in
opposition to the present form of government. Directed primarily
against the Communists ^ it can readily be used against the whole labor
movement • ^j^p : ? -^ :
•*Even the ffiuaous anti-Socialistic laws of the 'Iron Chancellor," and
tsarist decrees cannot be compared with this law«
•Roland is therefore a wise child who exceeds its parents.
''The original plan of Clemenceau, to fence off the Russian bolsheviks
with a barbed wire fence, has fallen. Now Poland proposes a wall of
gallows." - ^
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Christian agents are wailing over the fate of their brothers in —
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Poland, because Poland does not ivant to surrender to socialistic
anarchy, but wants to live and develop itself*
"Poor Poland," cry the Socialists, because it does not voluntarily
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THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT DECCRATES WITH ,."*', 5
THE CROSS OP THE LEGION OP HQNCR^^j^y^^fe^^^;.ars^,t,
THE PRESIDENT OP THE^POLISH NA-^: #^jg^p|^U,^ of r^ucr.
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The president of the Polish National Department, Mr* John F« Smulsklt was
yesterday Infomed that the French GoTernment presented him for his ser-
▼Ices given In the Polish-French affairs, the Legion of Honor Cross. This
Is a great honor for us Poles here In j^merlca, to have our countryman boil« ^
Oi^d Itft^'MQb a mark of distinction. The activeness of Mr. J.F. Smulski, as
a true son of our Fatherland, is known everywhere. Especially France, our
ally. Is very grateful, to J.F. Smulskl for the efforts he had made in the
aim of combining these two nations*
The presentation ceremonjf of the Legion of Honor Cross will take place Fri-
day in the Union League Club, at 12:30, during which time the French Coasn^-
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1:>e8tow upon our recognized cltlsen the Cross of the French Legion of Honor.
The commltteev which are arranging this banquet, is composed of the following:
The General Consult A Barthelemyt Colonel G«T« Buckingham, General Ch*G# Dawes,
H»H« Merrickf J#R« Palendechf the president of the Z«P«R«K«, Mr* N«L« Piotrow-
skit G«1I» Reynolds and Dr« G# Taylor*
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pm^^rf:-.- \ UTSSR OF AFEBAL TO LOVERS OF IBSSDCM '^-W ■-'»»■ '"vwasl'a^j,;; .;
. Bsi;^!, a,:!;*?*. JBOH. THK P0LISa-4liKICAN VBTKRAHg "« '»ss<itJ.fi«5> ■'■^: .
Hhmi the people or f!ree nations entered the Ibrld Var, and Irtien the many free 3
people of Anerioa joined their oause, ve, the sons of parents lAio taught us
to fdllov in the footsteps of Thaddeus EiDeoiusko and Casimlr PtCLaski^ as true K '
BOOM and citizens of iaerica joined the forces of the Uhited States Axxoy and^ ^^^
Ha¥7» and to the Tery end perfoxned our duties capably and willingly • The '1
ideals for lAiieh we fou^it were and are the ideals of i^mericai as well as of"^; v^
the entire Polish nation* We fought for America in the firm belief that Poland
would ccoie out of the war a free country, and that she would haye free access
to the Baltic Sea* . ■ r . _ . ,; ^■:: ; ^^ ';^^^;^
Thousands of our colleagues have sacrificed their lires and lie peacefully in
Handera Field; thousands of others were wounded , and are now conTalescing in
hospital wards* Our perfoxoance during the war was that of true American .^
citiMsns in. whose reins flows Polish blood* r^.^.^^; -^ ^s».«wi:-ui;jL^«r.i^^ |.;yw^- I-
The i^tirength of the forces under the colors of the Ibited States were so
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ponrerful that they OTemlielmed the hydra of Geznany and Prussia^f ^
and seTared its dcalnanoe OTer the world* The sacrlfloe of^^
^-^ j^ lires and the spilling of Meriean blood hrouj^ rietory
to the Allies 9 and freed Poland from the shackles of three nations* ^^^ i^^^ii
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Bie freedOB of Poland did not spell the termination of our work , beoause
Fru&sianiniy or Pan-Oexnanism, although considerably weakened, did not subait
to the Tictory* It has fallen into its old ways, into its old technique of
terrorizing, degrading, and oppressing the Polish people •<^pMf f&i s^i^^
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The fulfiUaent of our obligations and our woxk as Anerician citizens, and as
the sons of Polish parents, falls into Tarious categories* As American reterans
and citizens, we see daily the damaging work of the enemies of the freedom and
independence of Poland, who are spreading falsehoods and hypocrisy against the
Polish goTemment and people* We see how they are struggling to hide the facts
of the actual history ef Poland and the recent sacrifice of Polish life and ,,« <
blood against the attacking hordes of BolshcTiks, a sacrifice which preTented j
this attack from spreading orer all of lurope* We see how these enemies are
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aprMidlng false rumors about the present erents in Poland •
As Teterans and as Anerican oitlzezus it is not only our ri^t but
our duty to take a stasl against this false and discrediting propaganda vhich
has spread so far and wide against Poland and her people* It is our right
and ou^ duty to denand Justice for the free and independent country of Poland|i
for the people of Poland and the Polish goremmenty from our fellow-citizens -
and from the American goremment. It is our ris^t and our duty to spread the
truth and wipe out the falsehoods about Poland and her people. The spreading
of anti-Polish propaganda by the enemies and the former oppressors of the
Polish people is not only an act of injustice haxmful to the Polish people and
gofwimmenty but it is also a blow against Aoierican principles • The American ^^'
goreroment^ as well as the American people » has the ri^t to know the truth
about the Polish people ahd their goYemment, and the false attacks and maliciiDus
propaganda of the enemies of Poland should be exposed » for these tactics are a!
direct challenge to the freedom and peace of the democratic nation of America*
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One of the questions which should eoncexn us greatly is the question of the
people of l^per Silesia* The begging and pleading TOices of the destitute
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I Gr orphans and widows haye reached our frontiers and penetrated our
17 hearts. An enemy is preying daily upon the workers, the women and
the children of this ancient Polish territory of Silesia. Just as i
'it did. before the World War* .^^ pt^ti^t-iou :-r.:)ricl^^^:5 for i&M mllxm^'^^i- a,-.-
The Polish men of Silesia rose in arms against this enemy, and tried to defend
their children, wives, and parents from its strangling clutches • Justly and
valiantly they spilled their blood on the field of battle, and won a part of
their land for Poland* However, over one million Polish men, women, and ; g :
children remained under German rule._|;i;|. tW mMiv ^vts^m.B'm^-^'Ari^^:-^^
Kiis mass of Polish people, although under German jurisdiction, lias the'^'rlght
to ask and expect help from us* We must show to the people of the United
States what is happening in Upper. Silesia under the present system of govern-
ment in Qexmany* It is our duty to reveal to the general American public the
appalling conditions that exist in this territory under German rule* It is
necesseury that the world at large become familiar with the fact that when the
League of Nations gave special rights to the Jews and other minor nationalistic
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groups In Poland and other Xuropean republios, althouj^ suoh
speolaX prlTilagas for the minorities were mtymmim^ t-t^iiiaaase
tlie Polish people and the Polish gOTemment noTor did oppress
any foreign groups » there was no protection prorided for the million Polish
people liTing under Oexman rule, nor any laws for the protection and aoco»»
modation ef the other minorities in Oetmany* It is imperatire that we point
out to the people of the Uhited States that laws for the protection of minori-
ties are primarily needed in Gezmany and not in Poland*
ItarthexmorOt financial aid is needed for the many orphans and widows of the
Insurrectionists of TJbp%t Silesia, and funds are needed for the upkeep of
Polish schools # This also hold0 true of the Polish schools on the German
plains*
Im oarder to bring to the attention of the people of Chicago the question of
T)!Rper Silesia, we are plaiiuing a meeting Sunday, December 18, at 2:30 P«M#
lihis meeting will be held at the Colonial Theater, between State and Dearborn,
en Randolph Street* la want erery Toteran of the war and every ^friend of the
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a similar meeting will be held in another hall* We will be
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On the progm of this meeting there will be speeches by the delegates from
Upper Silesia and by many prominent Americans* Singing, piano solos » and ^0
other musical solos will add Tariety to the bill* Admission is free to the ?i^
public* Cie cost of the affair has been absorbed by the many Polish business-
men liio have placed advertisements in the program*
Admission is free, because we wish to have this demonstration a success* All
members will not only receive tickets for themselves , but for their families
and friends* Tickets will be available at offices announced in the daily
newspapers* Before 2:15 P*H* Sunday, December 18, admission to the Colonial
Theater will be by ticket only* After this time, if seats are available,
those without tickets will also be admitted free of charge* In the event of
an overflow audience, a place will be reserved where the program will be re-
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Veterans I Let us get into actloni Let our demonstration relative
to the problem of Upper Silesia be an immortal remembrance to all.
In the name of the Alliance of Folish-Merican Veterans of the World War.
John Ciaglo,
Commander in Qhietm
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Ite lunw iirltt«a Muqr tiB0« about the slneere fueling of gratitude
fUMt tm^mmiing, throughout Poland » ineludlng tha people ia
wnmnlf a»A the govesmeat toaards the Iftiited States « There is
k diptlMataUwi betaaaa the feeliag of the goTemaeat and the people*
JlAlidi ggferaaeat has a 0reat deal for ahiek te te thankfol
ihMtt^ea frott a politioal point of riev* It is aot mcessary
#o piiiHi :mfi all the details » for they are veil knoaa* Ite
iMMDidLe of Pblaad are grateful to the Aaerieans for the huaanitariaa
of irarious kinds that has heen oarried on throughout the nation
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durlag tb0 lar and tip to the present time* They owe aany
tbaiiks to tbe Tarloua Aaeriean interests for aiding in tlie
reorganisation of the industry* A great deal of the work
mcooqplished will bear a permanent aark«
fhe Polish people are TiHnally bubbling orer with this sinoerity to
meh eh extent that they try to show it in erery way possible* It
is nothing short of sHiMasnt to read that all the people obserre
^ifery JtaMriean holiday i espeoially national holidays • The saae
ettaelMSBt whioh they haTO. for their own has been adopted by then
toward this eountry* This is of no little wonder » for the Poles
greatly cEherish ^eir own hcdidays* They haye adopted this thought:
Tlhat is holy and pleasant tor you^ it is pleasant and holy for us***
^^Tourth of JtJLj^^ *n)eooration Day«** ^Thanksgiring Bay,** and others t
are obserred by then with great nawdtfiitation. It has been suggested
that a great monument, a symbol of thanks, be erected to Ameriea,
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eonmeaoratiiiig all the fine things she hais accomplished
for Poland. This Indeed would bear great significance
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The . huoanitarlan work which has been carried out by the Americaii
goremaent Is coming to a dose. Its work has reached a points ^^
where the Polish nation Is able to carry on. This work of
rehabilitating the post-War derelicts of humanity, and the >
stranded orphans » was undejrtaken by the Hoover organizatiozt^^ tlie: ^
iriiich establiflOied the Foundation for Suropean Children in Poland under
the American Belief Conmittee. This organization is gradually ^. i
liquidating its work* Stations irtiich cure situated in areas where the
people dffvthe Polish goren&Mnt can take orer the work are being ^eMiv s
abandoned. Belief activity is only being carried out where there^ v^ ^^
is dire need for it. This timely and impressive humanitarian work
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treadered by Hoorar^s organisation has Tirtnally fed^
Iclothed, and bound the wounds of Poland. It gaTe
euecoor to thousande of honelesa urchins ^ aiany tlaes
smrlng their llree. Countless thousands were fed and clothed, i^^
Todi7t ^^^ relief work Is reaching its eliaax* xv^^^^^ i^^v^ i^ui»^
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lie are lafomed by one of the papers published in Poland that the
Anerlean Belief Gomittee^ Foundation for European Children, will
continue Its welfare work on a graduated scale until June, 1922 •
This greftual lltnidatlon, after two and a half years of intenslTe-i
work. Is only natural. Its purpose has been acconpllshed. It was
called iqpon to render its benerolent serrice to Poland at a tiae^^
iken a aevwe crisis existed in the country. Today, as the conditions
of strife are alienating, and nomal tlaes are being restored, the r
country is able to take care^ its own problems* The saiae thing
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oeeurred in Balgiioi and Franca. Conditions in that part
of Poland idiich has boon laaa hit by the War, or touched
'^■>^--'iA-[;^§^- by the Bolsherik uprising, hare improred greatly during
the past two years. It is in these sections that relief work is^ -
being stopped. Because of the discontinuation of relief stations ^
in festem parts of Poland, many proTluoial coBmittees haye roiced ^
a protest against the abandonaenty and hare aade pleas to hare thi|^!
woric restored*
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accustoned to the coaforts rendered by the American Relief Comiittee |^
and lAen this assistance unas taken aeay th^ began to protest. But ;^i
they vill hare to be content and agree upon the fact that their
future, and the future of Poland will depend on their ability to take
care of their own prdbleas. Brery person will hare to look after -
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Relief Conaittee have no rlgSLt for eoasideration and assistance -^
becanse this organization es^essly was organized to assist childaren
stranded as a result of the War» and this aid eannot be diverted into
other channels* It is impossible to render serrice to conditions
that are preralent in erery country. Only urgent energency problem
eoicerniag children are taken into consideration. 7^ a^^ m^^jtwm^
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HooTar*8 orsanlzatioa is priaarlly iatarastad in the first ^^^
eausa* Contiaiiatioa of tha work iriiara tha A« B« G« has laft off should ^
ba aarrlad out by tha Tarious conmuiLltlas # It is up to tha looal
orsuiisatioiis to aaka amaiganants to faad thasa dastltuta chlldran
vhila thay ara attanding school. This problam should ba takan undar
aaraful coiisidaration by thosa indiriduala iriio ara graatly concamad
about tha futuspa of tha damocrac^p^ for it is througli thair anergatic intarest
and work that tha futura of tha country dapends. Bovarar^ this doas not
concam tha continuation of tha work of tha Aasrican Raliaf organization^
which always had and always will have tha randaring of tasporary serrica
9iB its chief duty 9 and tha suspanaion of this waif ara sarrica whan
ncraal order is restored. It would eren be considered dishonest to
expect help from the Aaerican people during normal times, for it is
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the doty of erery eoonmlty of the Polish nation to look
after Ita own orphans and destitute children*
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of the country where conditions hare been restored to nomal, where
prosperity has been restored as a result of the full capacity functioning
of Industry, and where the cultiTated fields bore bumper crops* The A» R
will continue its work in sections of the country where rehabilitation is
slow, where debris and ashes still tell the story of the destruction of|]
the Var» and the inrasion of the Bolsheriks. The orphan asyluas which ^
hare been continuously in the War Zone are still in great need* There is
also great need of assistance for the Polish exiles that are returning
froA the Siberian steppes* Help is also needed where Industry is being
rebuilt, newly established, or wheire uneoployment exists* li^^^ ^^
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**It l8 the people of tills latter group that are uader-
goi2ig great ^ hardships* So are thf» ohlldren* These |
groups hare been taken under the wing of Mr* Hoorer. ^
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*The parts of Poland untouched by the scourge of War and inraslon
should be obligated to look after their less fortuattto brothers , and
to refuse the assistance of the Aaerican Relief Coaaittee^ uhich until
T^^wAVf has been of intaluable serrice to the homeless, starring
ehlldren.*** . *
This has been well told* It should arouse the aabition and altruisn ^
of the people* It does not pay to fall into the hands of charity to
such an eactent that one would exploit it for personal gain. This is
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profatftfioiial bagging 9 an wideairable practice. Already
a msdiBer of Aaerican people are cooplaining that tba
Suropean people are taking adTantage of Aaerican good
willy tliat they are aaking a liring out of it, and that they hare
beeoaa parasites. Let them not be so bold as to say this about
Poland! (Although «e to hear at times such statements made by. • •
Polish-Amsricaas. • • • •but these were the words of the lesser
intelligent 9 Toiced by those wko hare giren the least for Poland ^ and
benefited most hj American prosperity. • .nothing need be said about
this)* Poland realizes that the resources of the American Relief
Committee are not illimitable •
There was a time in Poland right after the War when Hdorer^s organization
took care of over 1,300,000 children daily for one year. At present, this
work has been curtailed considerably. Only the poorest children in the
poorest sections of the country are giren aid. Children in the more
prosperous parts step aside in order that the ones in great need may find
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Tlam AM» that enanates fron PolaM and reaches this country is so contradlc^-
tory that when a poorly informed reader reads it, he becomes dizzy before he
oaa cone to any eonclusion. Vhich is better, to go there or not, to make
pHaa f^T a fatnre trip or to let the entire matter drop; would it be bet-^
te)^ to iBTeat some mimey in a Polish enterprise or to Itere it in the banks
in this oooatry where it will aceumnlate interest without endangering thi —
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Those that leaTe for lurope return with varied opinions. One group says that
Pelsnd has beeeme a rlrtual XL Dorado and that prices are the lowest in the
worlds Part of this may be true, Ihen American money is exchanged for marks
ud the llsitor pays for goods with them, he is under the iBqE>ression that he
is paying reiry little for his purchases • He forgets that the ilmerican dollar
is quoted at a high premium on the Foreign Izchange, niere are an equally
large niiwber who say that conditions are so bad that one could not find worse*;
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here and return to Polande Some of these stay^ while others cannot pack ^
quickly enough to return^m^v.:v.":^^^\|te^i^^ %^iM- p^^mm^ t:is^ ii^-E,'.pii^
The accusers declare that unemploTment , exploitation and profiteering! ^^«^
graft 9 lev production laziness and the destruction of ambition are spread-
ing throughout the nation. Some go to the eztrene and say that conditions
are even iK>rse than during the Tsar*s regine! The goremment departments^
are filled with inactiYity/ lasiness, graft, and intrigue-*to auth, an ex- .;
tent that it is undermining the morale of the country. To this is added
political intrigue and the introduction, of methods ufaich haye been copied
from the Prussian police and from Russian spies r^tcditlmi^ "in f<^i^i^--^iViy:^:^^.-y
Such publicity is not yery coiaplimentary to Polanft#^^i;tt Mi# ^m ^ k j^
In reality, there is yery little truth in these sto]rl<Mf« A majbrity of!
these rmprs is nothing but propagandae We can only say that peojple iAi> llye
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After all It most he reoMihered that Poland art? the present time is a young
eountry, that it is trying to bring order out of ohaos^ that the introdue*-
tion of aethids and systems must be begun from scratch. It is no easy taik ;
to get peace and order when the nei^boring enemies most be handled^ Fur-
thermore weak political parties ^ infected with egotism, selfishness, gSHled and
rery little intelligcmce and patriotism, took orer the controlling reins J
of goremment and in order to keep them, had to grant farors^ Ordinary 'c^ j
people could probably have managed better and things would be different •
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But it also must be remmnbered that the present conditions in Poland wiUi^
mcft last. Patience, patience«»elections for the new Diet are approaching*
Better people will be ela^cted and conditions in Piiland will take on a
brighter outlook* This can be expected soon. Krakow was xiot built in (n^t
day. It is unfortunate that some people expect the Polish spirit to awaken,
become strong and united to such an extent that imnediately all disorder
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and thiarery will be wiped out* Other oountries have the same conditioni«
tniat hare they done about it? V|»t dan we do? The long period of bondage
has diaaoouatomed ua to aelf-*gOTemment« The alien rulers hare brought us
%reat depiriTation and hare left many sears • The MuscoTites left graft and
oorruptiony the Auatrians defiled us with their bureaucraey and meehanieal
foroalityy superfioiality and empty-headedness remained after the Prussian^
departure. All of this helped tA instill such selfishness in our nation
that altruistie iiiq;nilses were praetically wiped out.
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time, ^e iioportant thing for the present Xb to restore g^ieral order, n
Only this is possible at present • Time and patience will do the rest. The
Remainder of the work will hare to be carried, out by those who have been
i>om free of the shackles of oppression and the memories of its aftermath.
After th^s newly born generation grows up to take orer the helm, they will'
^etore patriotic citizenship and bring order into the government • Although
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iktooltits perfeetlon will not be roaohad, «e are oajrttftn tbat wa will attain
aneh high atandarda of goTammant that thojrivill ba a shining axaapla to
othar nations. A ooontry and a goraxnment that will ba tha prida of all tha
l^&iah paopla.
Soma of tha abova atata&ants hare bawi fomrolatad aftar raading a lattar ra-*
oantly raoaitad Aram Poland. This lattar oontaihs tha tumal ooioplainta
about tha eolations and tha paopla. From it na draw oartain eonelusions. n
Tha aaralopa waa aaalad^ it did not bear any marks of having baan opanad,
nor was thara a oansor*s stanp on it* Yat an .4Aportant passaga of tha latter
waa out out and it Ik i^pparant that this was liab'ddfiaby thetwriter.
What does this mean? It ia arident that some kind of eensorshlp exists in
Poland. Howerar thara la ma aftiaial atatement to bear out this faet. The
laat batoh of nawa from Poland did not inform ua of any such action. There
is no reason for it« And if there were, the same methods should be put intci
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praotloe as are used by other ooontrlea-^that Is, a censor* s stanrp should he
used to iiidloate that the letter wui opened* The question is, Ifhat is happen*
Ing there? It does look as though some spying is being done on a small soale«;
It is unpleasant to form sueh a critical opinion for it awakens a desire to i
di scent inne the work that is bei^ig done here for Poland • ^^^ ^
Once again we wish to point out that these conditions will end very shoi^ly*
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always hams, and always shall » recognize anything that is rightfully Oexaan.
VheneTer a i^yapathetie note was founds it was not disregarded nor OTerlooiked.
We haTe nsTer^ nor shall we erer^ pemit ourselTes to be blinded by hatred.
and rerenge* It has alwpEys been our policy not to ±aitate the Oexnans, who»
because of their characteristic inclinations, always try to be odious, spite-*
ful, and Tengellll, howeyer wasted these efforts nay be. Their only purpose
is to bring evtX unto us. They would be happy if they could wipe us off the
face of the eartiii. Articles/^ newspflq;>erj7that would bring about a better^
uioderstanding between us are few and far between. The laajority of thaoi seek
rerenge against us. One can hardly blame us if we do not write much about
the Oermans: for the Polish indiTidual finds litUe consideration among them.
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tOQi Is thm well-known dally, Zulcanft> It Is nianaged by the popular
Oemaa Journalist , Hazlmlllan Harden , who has boldly taken it upon himself
^^ point oat a wiy liiich will lead to a better understanding of the dif<-
ferenoes between our ooontry and his. He has pointed out to the GeriDan^
people their ai stakes many times » and has shown them that their attacks
2on the PolesTare futile— that they lead them on the wrong road*^^
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a bold step by declaring to the German people that Silesia is a Polish
country; and that the annexation of this land by Poland would not endanger
Poland* s relations with Germany. He also stated that an historical wrongs
would be rectified in this way# Forthexmore, the future of Germany would! en
be IWMfited a great deal* The cessation of the present attack against
Poland would bring about a closer relationship and tanderstanding betwen f
both nations. Co-opeiration would be the motto; not hatred and rerenge* «
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;^ i|^ length the deelslon of the Sntente eoneemlng the Upper Silesiane^
tqueatlon* Hardea pointed out that the lamentations by the Gezmans ejiiBLm
/ |the harangues and indignation of the press were only a^result of an tn^rt
%^^lllusion which was created and siqpported Iqr the Gexnan press. **From the u-
Geznan point of Tiew,^ stated the brare and bold Mr. Harden, ^Hipper Silesia ,^
is pro-German, despite the fact that the names of the Tillage and towns re- jS
Teal that the area once belonged to Poland.** Yet the^armagTp^^P^^ were v^^ 1^^
continuously fed with this idea, and the whole world was told that this lu- ^r;
land was entirely German. ,,_^.. . . v - r^
Mefluudiile, the plebiscite reyealed that three fifths of the votes cast^%, / I n>
flayored Germany, while two fifths were for Poland. But Geimany tried to > S
hide this tMlty and claimed that the unanimous vote favored her and, /^
therefore, the entire country shouM belong to her. The Versailles Treaty - |
was also ignored. This pact specifically stated that Silesia would bejrM I
diTided according to the results of the rote, v ^^ , . v^,*.*^ .^ . ..^. . 4iii^
When the German goyeroment signed this pact it accepted this agreement of ;
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of dlTlslon^ Tat tha pra-war propaganda and tha post-plablsclta co'tlclds
opposad any dlvlalon of tha Sllaslcm tarrltory* The rasult mas that^tha
graatar portion of tha Garman paopla ware not aware of tha treaty agreement ,
and ware placed unler an Illusion by tha ''no- split** propaganda. **1!hls lllu*
alon^f vETltis Harden, "works like a disease In German politics.**
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The loss ctf the World War has cured the German people of many such Illusions.
The loss of the most Important part of Silesia has cured them of this Illu-
sion also. Harden further states: It Is hoped that the settlement of the
Slleslan Question between the two nations will mark the beginning of a period
of normal, neighborly co-operatlbn and feeling. Tpland above the VlstuUi, f
Warta, and Oder rlrers, and below the Vistula rlrar nust come to an under- ,
standing with Germany. The German goTamment must also arrange tor a
trade agreement with Polaod* At the same time, Berlin* s bureaucratic organi-
zations which forbade the exportation of goods to Poland must be dissolved
before they talangar German Industry and trade. The coalition gave Poland
the most Important part of Silesia in order to make possible the rebuilding
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of Industry in that part of tha coontryy and to xnaka Poland a strongar
nation— a eoontiry to ba raekonad with. Tharafora, Garmany ought to taka
qal4l& atapa to bring about a battar undarstanding with Poland*
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The first contingent of Polish troops who serred in France arrived in
Chicago on April 23, 1920, at 11 P«M* The Union Station ims filled
with throngs of Polish people since noon time* Hhe siAewalks in front
of the Union Station were also filled with friends and relatives of the fM
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The Citizens* Coxmiiittee from Town of Lake, headed by Mr* Bronislaw
Eoralewski, supplied the automobiles for the returning heroes* ur« N« L. ^ ^
Piotrowski^ president of the Polish Roman-Catholic Union » invited all the
returning soldiers to the hall of the Union for a dinner given by the
Polish National Council* The speeches at the dinner were made by
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^ *V M^^^^^ Roman-Catholic Union, and by Mr. J* Magdzlarz, T«ho spoke for the
*^ ;^ Polish National Alllance# The representative of the Polish Falcons spoke
£| % also* Other speakers were Mr. Chodzlnskas and Mr. Mllewska.
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Besides the dinner the Polish heroes were also presented with flowers
:and other gifts. The meeting was very enthusiastic. Thw wives, brothers,
sisters, sweethearts and friends of the returning soldiers were there. There
was great Joy for it brought tears to the eyes of the greetersi Reporters ^
of the American papers took pictures at the station and in the street.
The returning Polish soldiers who served under General Haller in France are '
looking fine; in fact they look better now than at the time they were leav-
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Poles who are not American citizens are wanted for military service. In
^0a]iada» Polish divisions are being recruited, equipped, and sent to France,
lil^Te they are to fight under the Polish flag but in Blench uniforms* Since
tib beginning of ^une^ Polish divisions consisting of twenty thousand men are
in active duty, and fifteen hundred more are being trained at Mgg||ra-on-the«-
j^Oca in Canada* Polish-American citizens will not be accepted, only Poles
in possession of their first papers, or no papers at all, ^aire wante^* The
recruiting office . is at Milwaukee Avenue and Augusta Street •
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The Polisli people of Brighton Park showed yesterday that no one can dispose
theoi against the Polish Axnyt not eren the local pastor nho, prohibited by
federal authorities from working pablicly against the polish Amy, ttled to do
so prirately* Going from house to house » he talked against the Army, urging sj
that the ^oIIb^ national tax collectors be driren from the door, and so 4h«| ^
The mass meeting, arranged yesterday in front of the church in Brighton Parte \ co
by S« ETzymonos, Polish Army organizer, ims not the first to be arrajoged therti;
at erery one of the mass meetings held, the Polish people of this C(»mnnity npt
only stopped, on leaTing church, to hear what was being said about the Polish;
Army> hut in addition contributed generously to the fund for the Amy. ji
Ihoerer did not attend yesterday* s meeting will not believe what happened theire.
Although no collection was taken up, the people gare dollar, two-dollar, ant \
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iran flTe-dollar bills as contributions to the Polish Axmy's fund* Without
any Jiantion of a collectioni these people realized their duty^ and that our ^ ^
boys need care, and gare their hard-earned money so that^ by mutual effort ^
and mutual sacrifice^ we ean again stand as a free and independent nation^^^lx ^
Can there be found a person who oould tear from the hearts of these polish peo*
pie this desire to restore our beloved homeland? certainly nott These peoplie
win not allow themselves to be ^'led by the noses" by a priest who cannot seej^
beyond his own personal interests, and who, just so long as he himself is com^
fortable, cares nothing about Poland or the Polish Axny» or anything else^ foir S
that matter* His selfishness reaches such a degree that he does not even carpet
for the Polish clergy whOf with but very few exceptions , favor the Polish j^;niyt
and spare neither effort nor money for the restoration of Poland « ^ ^i'k^ ^ I
Fortunately the people see this, and understand that their pastor is a great j
opponent of the Polish Army and of the Polish cause in general; for what is [
Poland or the Polish Axmy to him as long as he has enotigh money? As a matteil
of fact, what does he care about those honest Polish people who support him.ti;^i^
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with their hard-earned money? Not only does he not care for these people-- ^,
he would willingly give them back to German slavery. ^^i \
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address 9 Polish Army organizer S* Erzywonos Justly said that the Kaiser
in Berlin is waiting for this priest , and that it is time to send him there^^
for there is no place for him here amongst good patriots. He said further |
that, after the first mass meeting held in Brighton Park, this priest came to
Recruiting Center II and begged that his ^business* be not spoiled, and said<^^^
that he would not again speak against the Polish Army. The priest further ex-
plained that the Federal authorities had warned him to say nothing more against
that Army» The speaker also raised the fact that this same priest had pro- -
claimed that if he (Erzywonos) should appear once more in Brighton Park, he ,
would haTe him arrested* After mentioning this, Krzywonos cried, ^ere I am^
hare me arrested, worthy pastor, and then we shall see who will be the f irst r
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Wlioerer dares fK>rk against these braTS boys ufao volunteered to fight for «*you^
^ freedom and ours** is a traitor; he is umvorthy of being called a Pole, and
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iiME^re ErzyiK)nos had finished his address, there was |119«27 in his cap— eiact-
^ one hundred nineteen dollars and twemty-seven cents— as a contribution to t'he
felish Amy* Thus the Polish people of Brighton Park, by making so generous 8^
contribution^ showed what they think of the woxic of their pastor, for whom they
did not spare jeers during Organizer Krzywonos*'s' nAteess*
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T|ie road to freedom has been shown to the Polish people today, and they will ^
trarel this road to a free and independent Poland; no individual can stop them,
even if he ^'loves* Poland as much as the Ejaiser himself •
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■r^^^^^^l^y,^ i^^^l^r %^^ 1^ TO AEIB, POLISH YODTHl ..^
Surely erery Pol« interested in the affaire of our homeland knows that our axsy p:
is fighting in France, gaining Tictories OTer our greatest enemy, the Prussian* t ^
One news itea of this kind that appeared in the Ameriean papers and was reprinted ^-
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in the Polish press stated that our amy, or rather one regiment of our amy, had
defeated the Oezwins, taking 213 prisoners •-' tc..u..a.^.. of ^^ii^i^ -c..^ 'mm mik %. ^
lather item of interest to all Poles appeared on the front page of last satu2Mlay«s
Paily Hews» It same from that paper* s war eorrespondent in France • According to
this item, a single company of Polish soldiers struck at the Gexmans and inflicted
heary losses, capturing 135 prisoners and twenty machine guns* In writing of the
hrsTery of the soldiers of the Polish Army, the correspondent did not hare woMs
Mough f or witfl^eieat praise.-^ These news items are not yet rery complete, and we
eacpect that ftOl details will arrire any day, which will make erery Pole prou^ of
the ability and hrarery of our Miicthren*
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VntortwoBtBlj 9 our axoy is still too small ^ oompared to the azmies of juaariea^
Inglandy Fzanoa, and Italy* This is not the fault of those vho are already in
0%p \nxt of those who oould enlist hut do not^ for reasons unknown. W is tru#
v:that our axny is small, but suoh as it is, it is composed of true sons of polaLBd
irtio, taking adrantage of the unusual oiroumstances , enlisted in order to avenge
>he wrongs that have been eommitted upon us for many years/' ^ v^ m^w
That Polish Amy consists of sereral tens of thousands of Polish young men who
|answered the call of their country and stand ready to give their liTes for our
^deals, our homeland. Unfortunately it consists of only a few tens, not hundreds
IjSf thousands, because many of our Polish young sien, whose place is in the amy
land not here, are not answering our country* s appeal, or heeding the whispers^" ^
^f the enemies of our homeland who call themselres Poles but are working to p^it f^^'
Poland back at the mercy of its enemies, and haye remained deaf to the pleading
and begging of our sisters, mothers, fathers, and brothers in that poor war-torn
,|iomeland of ours, Pol and ^^t..^ ^r^ ^.-^-r.^ ,.... ^ ^ i ,
It is to those Polish boys who perhaps haye not yet understood their duty to
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PoUnS, or baT« been misled by Polish ^bolsheviks* that this appeal is aade. m^
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After ally yoa know that today, as nerer before, we hare oeoasion to show how j^ ^^
nieh we lore our hOMeland and liberty. The eyes of the whole world are now -^)if I p
upon us to determine if what we hare always proclaimed is ttite* Today, the u mi ^
whole world moost be oonTinced that^e deserve freedom and the restoration of ^ g
independence to Poland. Let us show, not by words but by deeds, that we aire <
ready to prove thi4t we are a nation which loves freedom above all else, and
will sacrifice eterything to retrieve our homeland from the hands of its opr
pressors • ^4 Jti«il-'M '^^^^^ Wf^Xi^k^Am:^: 't*^^ i-rir^^u^.^ -te^i^t:' %a m^'ti^^m^ -M
To axms, then, Felifsh you^t Let not even one among us, capable of eavrying w..^# #
arms,, stay peacefully at hdme while our brethren give their blood in our mutual
cause* Let it not be that people of other nationalities should call us ^slackers,*
and let not our countxymen call us cowards*
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At the present time, the American military commissions are moving foreigners from
the fifth to the first class, and drafting them into the American Army. The heads
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a of^thOBt oonmlssions are also working as hard as they can in the legislatuz^ to
% deport those foreigners who do not want to serve in the army* This is only the
4i beginning of idiat awaits those who are trying to erade the draft. Howerer, we
1 bellere that, in the face of this, the Polish spirit will awaken within us, and
' folish boys will not permit this last measure to be applied to them, w^ are
eertain that, before it comes to that, our youth will hare enlisted in the
Polish Amy as Tolunteers, while the authorities will take note of the fact that,
ioong the Poles, there are more to be moTed from the fifth class to the first, tH^
for they will all be in the Polish Army, thus bringing honor to American Polonia,
«nd at the same time becoming heroes who, recognizing their duty to their home-
land, haTe enlisted in the Polish Arzay as volunteers* Instead of being ^slackers*
who are taken into the amy under conqpulsion, be volunteers to the Polish Army,
and stand in defense of our silver-feathered eagle, and in defense of the rights
of the whole world* «Be real sons of Polandl.
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^ RESOLUTIONS OF POI£S IK CHICAGO
the time is getting closer -when the Polish armies will once again cover
themselves with the glory of the Polish name • - ^ ^K:- :^ r >:j^^j,
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In the footsteps of our ftoous knightly ancestors, will go, before long,
our armed bodies of soldiers under their own standards into combat with
the foe of not only Poland^ ^lufrthe entire civilization* ^ |
On the eve of that great moment in history, and on the first anniversary
of that memorable decree, dear to the heart of every true Pole, of the
President of the French Republic, Poincare, on June 4th, 1917, calling
to life the autonomous Polish army in France. We Polish Americans, '
gathered in a crowd nxambering 50,000 at the foot of the Kosciuszko
monument, in Hxmboldt Park, at Chicago, Illinois, moved to the depths
of our hearts aixl loyal to the tradition of o\ir valorous forefathers,
vow to strain edl our power, means and property, so that the Polish
army in Prance would be able to fulfill honorably the hopes placed in • i
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by our entire nation* i
To the heroio Republic of France and her uidefeated arsQr we render into
the hands of their official representative and worthy guardian of the .^
recruiting Polish army in the United States, 'ttie rii^t honorable Colonel
James Martin, expressions of honor, tribute, admiration and waxmth,
flowing wishes of endurance and victory* . . .
standing undivided under the Star Spangled Banner, that sublime symbol ^'
1^ the highest human ideals, we send President Wbodrow Wilson, that
fearless tampion of human liberty flind rights of mankind, expressions
of deepest tribute and assurance that in order to realise his lofty '
watchwords, enlightening the darkness of the present day, he may have
at his disposal oxir life and name* ,
Acknowledging Hie work of the National Department as the leading in-
stitution of our Polish immigration in America, we turn to them with an
earnest appeal to deepen to the fullest extent their efforts in the work
uniting and freeing all Polish lanls together with the coast and
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To those "brothers of ours "who already have attained that good fortune, to
stand under the standard of the TWiite Eagle in France, we send from the
depths of oiir hearts these wishes: *
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Go forward to battle with pride in your heart, because to you not death
and defisat, but victory ani life is writtenl We are with you as long as »
there is life I
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'Long live the Republic of the United States and its great President ,^^
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^"^ Long live the heroic Republic of France ani its fearless am^y. ^,, if^^ '
^>^i-- vvi^^^^^^ Xlve one AJLljies* ^^-.^^.u^:- -k^v.^^-- ^.^^ /^a^ ,..-',••>.-. • -*-• /■ ^-^ ^j^, -; ^^v ,.■... •■ "-?i*: 'v/^a vsjii*
Long live Poland and its army, hurrying into battlel
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mAjimiJyDmSS OF RE7EREND C. SZZUCZKO AT HOUBOIDT PiffiK MAIIIFES!IATICM
Of all the heroes who have spread the fame of Poland throughout the world|
XLOne is loved so much by the Polish people as Thaddeus K6sciuszko« The
hero of Dubienko, Raclawice, and Haciejowlce typifies » as does no one else,
.all of the best qualities of a soldier, citizen, and statesman. ••• •Poland did
not have many sons who loved her as Ebsciuszko did« He served during one of
the saddest periods of Polish history, forced to look upon the partitioning
of the country, upon the internal quarrels and the futile efforts, all ofi^
vhieh pained and saddened him« Called upon to lead the insurrection, he #ip^
proved his love for Poland by word and action. He proved it on the field of
battle 9 showing a contempt for death. He fought, never fearing the superior
forees of the eneaor; even when he was seriously wounded in the battle of S^
Maciejowice, he continued to give orders. His spirit continually lives with
U8, and the Polish Falcons have made him their patron. The Poles Justly^ ^
surround his memory with love and honor, seeing in him an ideal. He did not
wear royal robes, he did not live in luxury; instead, he lived the life of a
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soldier and in his life we see the height of national aspiration. Let us
fill ourselves with his spirit; the finest expression of patriotisnii he .
exemplified every virtue. Those who oimilate him will grow to be heroes who
are ready at every moment to shed their blood and to give their lives at
our dearest and most sacred ctLtar, our motherland.
If we ever needed heroes , we need them today. During the present difficult
times, Poland is receiving blow after blow, and Poland's rivers run with^ r^-^>
tears and blood. Give Poland more heroes like £osciuszko and thrones will
fall. Let there be more of those who are taking up arms against the enesQr and ^
, we will soon be free. Besides the heroes fighting upon the field of battle, "
we have other heroes also. Skarga, Kollataj, Sienkiewicz, Sapieha, Paderewski
—these never took up arms, but they too are heroes. And so, we too can find
heroes among ourselves where we least expect them, among our own working %
people, where, hidden beneath workers* blouses, beat brave hksrtifi while in
veins atr«ii&ed by heavy labor flows the blood of heroes • Svery worker is a
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hero uriio has a strong will, an indomitable spirit, who knows his duty emdl^u
who instils in his children a love for their motherland. He is defending
Polish principles, he is raising hi^ the banner of liberty and freedom, he
is fighting the enemies of Poland— this is a real hero before whom heads,
should be bowed. To the extent of his means he offers his money, and he
keeps in close touch with Polish matters. Today, class differences have dis-
appeared; today, one spirit motivates everyone, there is but one aim: to re-
esteiblish a freoi tmited, and independent Poland. Today, no one asks whethe2|
that Poland is a cottage or a manor; all hands are working, those with the
haioner, the plow, and the pen, and the BOt% gloved hands too. Never before
have all. the elements of Polish society co-operated as they are doing today#
The bri^t day of freedom will soon dawn, and darkness and ill will will ^
disappear. The Polish nation will not be lost, for a nation fighting for its
freedcoL cannot lose# Other countries have seen that our nation still liveSf
for there is a spirit within us that the Prussians cannot break, upon which
the blows of our enemies fall harmlessly, and that spirit is upheld by our
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0 c;:^ «^ faith in vlotory* The great truth for idilch ne ax*e fighting » the faith that
Si$iS sooner or later victory will be ours, is as strong as Christianity ttself«
o ^^j;^. Polish eagles will fly to Warsaw, and with them, our faith* The time will
^C^^ ecxae when Poland will Irring the neck of the Prussian hydra«
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lli , ^e Poles and Lithuanians living in CMcago , gathered here on the 26th day
of Ifety, 1918 at a great meeting in Pulaski Hall for the purpose of discussing
the political future of our nations, have coxoe to the conclusion, after the ^
present atate of affairs had been clearly stated and after careful considerallon, <^
that, no jBatter how good the intentions nay be, the efforts of our natioxial p
leaders in seeking the separate independence of each country even at the hands ^
of the Oeanans could beiiMttw to both countries.
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fliwil#L this resolution, ve appeal to everyone, both in this country as well as ^
in the homeland, who belongs to the nations that composed the republic of Poland
before its partition, namely, the Poles, Lithuanians, €uid Rathenians, that,
standing beside the United States and the Allies, they co-operate in helping
the republic of Poland regain its independence, its boundaries to include all tbp
territories that it held before the partitions, with the understanding ttekt the
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I G (Lithuanian) government of the new-bom republic will be a democratic;
a peoples* government, with unlimited tolerance for the^i
needs emd desires of individu£LL peoples even to the extent of autonomy. A
strict union must be maintained, however, for protection against the possible
aggression of neighboring enemies.
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Taking advantage of so numerous a gathering, we take this occasion to express our '^
loyalty to the XAiited States cmd our gratitude to its great president, F
Kbodrow Wilson, for his sincere, humanitarian efforts to tear the weaker nations ^
from the grasp of the powerful, aggressive invaders. o
ALl hail the IMited States!
All hail the great-hearted Nation!
Long live the United States! .
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Hay the nations of the Poles, the Lithuanians, and the Buthenians arise free
and independent, bound together by brotherly ties and xmited, to the dread of
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YmBtmrAmj cmn easily be said to baTe baaa one of the greatest days erer eele-
bratad in South Ghiccso* The parade stated on this occasion was, in the irords
af inarioanst one of tha greatest, one of the most magnificent parades 9it0T
«ita^saed hera* Amarlcans were impressed not only with the parade bat with
4ha patriotism of the Poles of South CSilcago, who showed yesterday that the
oamae of their homeland la a cause that is sacred to them, and that the Follah
Army now being formed is a necessity if Poland is to be freed from its perse-
cutors» the Germans* It seems that the general public is coming to under-
stttid mora and more that without a Polish illrmy there is no future for Poland ,
bacamae thB Poliah Aimiy is the only means by whidi we can be assuMd of a free,
amitad^ and ladapendent Poland with an outlet to the sea* Only our own army
can win freedcui for us, for if the jLLlies see that our intentions are good,
they will see to it that Poland will be giren all the territories that rig^t-*
fully balomg within its boundaries* But we, for our part, must show the Allies
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that we are personally ooneerned and that this is our sole alA^
onr sole desire* In order to prore that this is s6^ -^%ast create f
the strongest possible amiy^ so that our allies will be conrineed thai^
we are serious and that there are no saorifiees we are not willing to flake for
our belored Poland. In line with this spirit » let there be no one among ui _
iriio is unwilling to enlist in the Polish .Army* Let everyone who can bear arms
enlist as a Tolunteer, for it is a free and autonomous army* Let there be none
lAOy seeing the present need of our country, will wait until he is taken by ^ i
force* We Poles ought not to be drafted; we should all go as Yolunteers, fcisi^1 1
it is our duty to our homeland* The eyes of the vhole world are upon us; we
are the heroes of the present hour; let us strengthen in their thoughts these
conrictions; let the world be conTinced of our great loye of our country and
of freedom, and our willingness to sacrifice to attain our goal* Let the i^--
world learn that idiat history says of our forefathers can be said about us, also*
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Major J* Eozlowski, chief of the Polish Military Commission in France, and
Captain Kleezkowski did not come to Aaerica to place themselves on exhibit or
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to play at oratory. They are tried soldiers who have already earned
glory in the French army. They are Poles who^ upon learning that a
Polish Amy was being created in France, enlisted in it in orderjthat
they Aie^t giye it the benefit of their experience. They have families » but
they sacrificed everything for the sacred cause, leaving behind their wives 4
and children in order to tell us itiat is happening in France and that the
natter of forming a Polish Azioy can brook no delay. It is they liio are appeal-
ing to you, to your consciences, pointing out that the duty of every Pole is -r^
tp Join the ranks of the Polish Amy and f i^t for the freedom of Poland. It
is the duty of those itio cannot bear arms to support that army financially. >^
Let our discords come to an end, let there be no more division among us. ""To*- ^
day^ because of our mutual aim and duty, without regard to our personal con-
victions, we should work together* Let our motto be, ^For Poland!** And if '^
we work together with this one thought in mind, there is no doubt that we will
win back our homeland, and that Poland of the people and for the people will
again be great and free and united.^ :r^e F\. X^ t^ -^-^^^a mrm^.:::f}T _.
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Hie parade began to form In Russell Square at St. Michael Archangel
Church. The marshal of the parade was F. X. Rydzewski. Various organiza-
tional represent at iyes and societies began to arrive at about noon* It should
be added here that many societies and organizations from outside of south l^^&t
Chicago participated* All factories closed at two o* clock in the afteimoon^^^^^
because of the celebration, paying their employees for the full day* Moreoyer,
nearly all of the ^erican places of business and the public schools were W
dosed* It is doubtful irti ether anyone stayed at home, for great throngs oft
people participating in the parade filled the streets* Factories sent their
bands, and children of the upper and lower grades of the public schools marchef^
in the parade with their teachers and with the American Businessmen* s Asso-
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in the following order: At the he^d rode F* Z* Rydzewski, grand marshal of
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Dzlonnlk Zwlazkowy, Itoy 24 ^ 1918.
the parade 9 on horseback, followed by a company of thirty mounted i^^
I>ollc6men« Behind them marched the marshal's adjutants » the honorary
marshals. Aldermen Vbodhill and Furman, the Great Lakes Naval ^nrain-^^
ing Station Band, and the Citizens* Committees from South Bend, Michigan City,
Pullman, Hast Chicago, and Kensington* Following, came VStb. K. Obarski,
honorary Tice*president of the Polish National Alliance, the Reverend Sudzinski^
Tlcar of Immaculate Conception Parish, the Camp Kosciusko Polish Army Military
Band from Niagara-on-the-Lake, led by their Conductor, Wasilewski, and Lieute->
nant Sulewski, aind the automobile bearing the members of the Polish Military
Commission. In the automobile were Major Kozlowski, Captain Kleczewski, the
Reverand Kowalewski, A. Bloch, president of the Central Citizens* Committee,
and Polish Army Inspector [jcUmf pr^yprawa* Itollowing liiese came the roltinteers
to the Polish Any from South Chicago, with the organizers and recruiting
officers and recruiting sergeants from local and outside stations, the Illinois
National Guard, the Falcon man's and women's societies, the Polish and American
Red Croegu the American Businessmen's A3aociat ion, including a great number
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of proBinent local businassmeny tha ehildran from tha public sehools,
followad by a dlTlaion of civil and military ^oliaj^ sodatiaa and
^ dlTlalon consiatlng of soclatlea from St« Mlchaala* and St. Mary
Itagdalana Pariahas, and many othara* Bringing up tha rear wara special auto-
aobiiaa carrying floats rapresanting Poland in chains. •••^Poland arising. ...^
Columbia* ••• ^and others* About 160 priyate automobiles completed the parade. 3
Seven bands participated in the parade^ but none surpassed the Camp Kosciusko
Bandy not even the Croat Lakes Naval Training Station Band, although its
members are all good musicians and have good instruments. ---^^^* ^ *^^
After being formed pfc^OTly, the pairade started at a1)out three thirty in the
afternoon, moving toward Bessemer Park down 83rd Street to Marquette, to 87th9
to Commercial, to 91st, to Baltimore Avenue, to Exchange, to South Chicago
Avenue* At this point the parade stopped in front of the Federal Building, where
the Polish flag waved beneath the American flag, and the Polish Armj
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Band played **Tlia Star-Spangled Banner^ • The proeeasion then pro*
oeeded down South Chicago Aranue back to 91 at street , to Szehange, to
90th9 thenoe to Beaamer Park* It waa neceaaary to wait a full houa^i^
after the firat diTiaiona had arrlYed at the park for all the aoeietiea par-
tielpatlng to enter* Ibe actual length of the parade was more than twcmty city
blooka* One of the moat pleaaurable effecta for those participating waa the
fact that on all of the atreeta thorough which the parade pasaed^ not only all ^
ot the atorea and office buildings » but nearly every private home waa decorat^
froM foundation to rooftop* It should alao be nentioned here that the p^tr-v
ticipating wonen^a groupa of the Poliah National Alliance presented a yery ^^
good appearance^ aa did the Helen Paderewski Hed Cross Society, and the Red
Croaa AiAmlance containing llrs* Zajac and Mrs* J* Sadow8ki#^^% '
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Aaerlcan, French, and Poliah national anthema*
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10 An address was than dallTerad by the Rararand Francis Vojtalavlos^
17 pastor of Innaoulata Coneaptlon Parish of South Chicago, which was
oft an intarraptad with graat bursts of applausa# The second address
was Mtda by A* Bloch, president of the Citizens* Committee of Center 42 and
chairman of the days* proceedings* It must be admitted that Bloch spoke very ;
jiall, and it could readily be seen that he was a true Polish patriot • is n^
fhe next number was a choral presentation by the united parish choirs and the ^
JDfflbinskl Chorus, singing ••The Star-Spangled Banner". 3,^.,!^ f,. ^^Tmm al *;M#
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^e Reverend S* Xbwalewski followed with an address* It Is unfortunate that
we cannot gira this address in full, for it was a splendid one, each word .^^^
carrying national significance* If those who were not present to hear it
could read this address, it would awaken the Polish spirit in many a hereto-
fore cold heart* llhe able priest urged ereryone to co-operation, to use our
united strength in the rebuilding of Poland, placing the greatest emphasis ^^
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I 0 upon the neoasslty for all abla-bodied ■an to anlist in the Polish
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Following the address , the mixed choirs » under the direction of £« Kowalskl^
organist of St« Klchaels^ Churchi^ sang *Oath of Allegiance,** after ifalch r
followed an address by Aldexnan Voodhlll* He spoke In English, and It Is m
pity that there were perhaps many people In the audience who did not under-
stand him* He spoke very well, however, glTlng the Poles credit for their
work and their patriotism* He could not find words enough for praise of the
merits of the Poles* Only a good American patriot would speak thus«"'^ .m^^^':
Cie next speaker was chief of the Polish Military Commission, Major Eozlowskl*
At the sight of this distinguished guest and able soldier, whose chest was ;.
decorated with a great many medals for brarery, eyerjrone arose to his f eet ^^
and cheered for him, for the Polish Axmy, and for the Military Coaomlsslon*%
Hflijor Kozlowskl Is oTldently studying the Sngllsh language and Is making great
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gusstSt thanking them for their support of the Polish cause and for
their participation in this demonstration* He assured them of tiie \
loyalty of the Poles to America and to the Allies, after which he raised a
cheer for the United States and its great President , inison, the friend of
the Poles* The audience repeated his cheer three times* Major Kozlowski their
spoke in Polish, with typical military conciseness, stressing one point inii^A>^^
particular, namely, the need for the largest possible Polish Army« His reason
for coming to America was to do all in his power personally to accomplish this ,
in the belief that American Folonia would support him in this as becomes good
Poles* He concluded his address with a cheer for the United States, for France,
for Poland, and for the Polish Amy • ^^
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speaker* It was enouc^ to take one looip at Captain KLeczkowski to see thaf
here was a real soldier and able Pole such as is rarely found* He said that
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, the oain task and purpose of the Commission is to convince ilnerieaii^^^^.
Folonia of the need for a Polish Jamj and the purpose for idiioh it ^^^
; <!; is being created* He said also that* as a soldier, he nay not say '
how large that army is at present, for that is a military secret, but, he
added, that army mist be of considerable slse, since its numbers are kept ^ '
secret so that the «a«Hy will not know the extent of Polish strength* He also
said that the Polish Axay consists of infantry, cavalry, an artillery dlTision
irtiieh has anasad the Trmach officers , an air oorps, and an engineers* eorpa^
or "sappers*** These sappers, Kleczkowski added^ hare been assigned by the
nreneh high ccmBand to train ikmerican soldiers* He placed the greatest en^
phasis upon the fact that the Poles ought not to wait for better texns^ but,
seeing the present crisis » ooe^t to Yolunteer now, in order to make the Polish
Amy as large as possible* **1ioiQld any of you,** said Captain Eleczkowski, **be-
ing on the bank of a riTer in idiidi your nother was drowning, perait her to
drown? Or would you throw yourself to her rescue without heiitation? Such
is now the case with our homeland* Ibis is no time to dicker. ifior tezsis* We
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The final speaker was J* Prasyprawa^ Inspector for the Polish Army. The audi-*
enoe then sang "'Boze Cos Folske** (God Save Poland) • Daring Eleezkoirski*s
address 9 Major Kozlowski shook hands nith each of the thirty volunteers present
and With the ladies of the Red Cross^ ^ r -^^^-^ ^^ -Tmmmvm.f-
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oust all throw ourselres to the rescue of our belored Poland by Volun- ^
steering for the Polish Arwy«** The applause at the conclusion of this
address sesned endless*
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On the platform were representatiTes of the local and outside Citizens*
GoBmitteeSi citizens of South Chicago, and the Rererend Wojtalewicz^ B. Kf §
Szudzinski, Osadnik, of Laporte, Indiana, Gadalz, and S« Kowalewski* We failed
to see the local pastors, Reverends Lange and Halczak, however •
The Polish Axiny Bank was greeted everyidi ere with great enthusiasm, bo& on
its way to South caiicago and on ita way back* American listeners could not
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f I Gc find words iildugh to praise these boys, idio drew crowds Into their
17 f/ car from all the other cars in the train with their playing* Ibe
stations were also thronged with people who wanted to hear our
boys play.
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tn tbm liliali Jkxmj Hilltarj BuiA fMK Oaap EMaiuako at MacBam«oa-tha-XAka» r^
Ska baaqaat aaa amdar tlia q^aaorahlp of tha Poliah latiaaal AlUaaaa* ^^ j^ 3
oar aapakla jaaalaiaaa, alth Iwllaaaklt thalr ooaduotart iMt Liaataaaat Salaaakl, ^
aat 4aaa ta, «all«la4aa taWLaa* flia lallah Aitioaal AXllaaaa aaa rapraaaatad by ^
Oaaislr Str^ULiaaki» praai4«|t» J. lasftslarz, traaaarar, and Mra. lU MUamki, ^
J# 8iac«r, aad W# Pljaaaaakiy dlradtam« W* Orabawaki rapraaMtad jMajNdJc
SBSs^SSSLt '^^ ^ ^^ baaqaat aaa abaat to bagla, Mnjar Jaaapb IfnSmSSSS^ ahiaf
af tlia Itoliali IllitarT OoMdaaiaa Im ftaaaa^ aaaaapaaiad bj 1« Baaaaaklt avsaalsar
far laaraltiae Oaatar ZZt arrlTad at tha raataaramt* Hajor Koalowaki aaa gvaatad
aitli a atam af applaaa** Aftar graatlac Zyabllmaki, ba aaa iatrodaaad to tha
atfiaara aad dlraatara af tba YaUab latiaaal AlUaaaa, tba aaabara of tbo aiU*
tary baad, aad tba lalaataara for tbo Poliab ixmj abo bad Jaat arrlTad froA
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Tha firat aftar«dlnnar addraaa waa dallTarad by Caaimir Zyohlinaki, praaidant
of tka Pollah Hatlonal AXlianea. Hia aorda had the aame eff eot upon the boya
of the band aa dew haa on wilted planta, for iben he had finlahed apeakingt i.
new eonfldence ahowed in their facea, and they were oonvinoed that Chicago
Boleaia would take oare of than aa Poliah Tolunteera daserredv Of thia the
Poliah Hational Alliance gaTe the firat evidence. Zychlinaki aaaurad the maa-
bera of the band and Major Eozlowaki that the Poliah National Alliance , the
aiii of iliich it haa alwaya been to aid the Poliah cause , will in the future^
alaoy do ererything in its power to help build up the Poliah Army. He then&t^
plaeed two hundred dollara in the handa of Lieutenant Sulewaki as a gift f ron >
the Poliah Hational Alliance » to be uaed for the ijamediata needs of the Poliah
Anqr Band* At the eight of thia, the boys arose and gave a cheer for the Poliah
national Allianoa^ and thanked Zychlinaki for so generous a gift and for the
^wonderful reception they were accorded^ ^ ' ^00MA w-^^- :u'\m:^0MM:^W^M,
Zychlinaki then aaid: "SaaieDiber, boya» that if you are ever in need^ you can
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firooldoftt for oo op3-wiM a gift mad ^ooaftion* Ho rooomoadod that thf .tiosi;^
glw throo ohooro for tko loUoh Mtloaa]. ^Ulaaoo* .|v^.^,, ^^ m^m^.^mjm' k^^- ^s^ .
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Tko aozt addrooo «ao dollTorod hj Major Xtoslomklt ohiof of tko Foliak ]ailtar7
Oonatooloat ia ffcaaoo. Spoakiag im truly ailltarj faakioiiy ko grootod tko boys ^
ao ooaradoo ia arao, addiag tkat ia a okort tiao kio aiaaioa aill bo oTor aad
ko alU rotora to Ifeaaoo. Ho ozpootod, too, tkat skortly aftor kia arrliml
tkoro, ko vottld bo aoTod to tko battlo front vltk tko Soliak Axiqr # to giTo tko
Qooeaaaa proof tkat tko loloa oro f itfitiag* Ho aoatioaod also tkat tko boys
akould aot ooaplaia if tkoy do not got aoao of tko tkiaga to oat to irtiiok tk^n^
wro aoomotoaod at koao^ oaok aa roaat okiokoat for ozaaplo* Ho aaaurod tkoa,
kra|f«r, tkat tko food wald bo good^ autritioaa, aad koaXtkfal^ aad tkat tkoy
«Mid look aotkiag tkat a ooldior aooda^ Aayoao Jko ia aogaaiatod vitk a ^^^
aoldior^a lif o, ooatiaaod tko aajor, aarioa kia; fair a aoldior^a Ufo ia atklo^io
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«bA IMtilfiilt snth as p#opl# paiA gaod iioaay fdr befora the varif ""
ISrabliiMkl tkaa aakad oaa of tha raaxuita ta Tolmataar a fav words* Oma of tha ^
Talnmtaarat £aaa liiakoaakl, af Saa AatoalOt Tazaa, araaa* la roata ta tha trala« ^
lag Mi9 vltli a nakar of othar raaruits, hm liad atoppad at Baoraltlng Caatar ZZ# fi
■a apaka Tarjr aall, argiJig tteaa praaoat ta agitata for aora raarolta ta fight
tlia Oaseaaaa* Ha addad tkat lia aaold aot forgot wkat ha had aaaa; aaaalj^ haw
tha Vaiiflh Satioaal lllianea raaaiTad tha Military hand and hov ehioago foloaia
im giawal aida tha Tolnataara to thaJPoliah Asay*
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Hi aoaalaaioa^ Zsrahliaaki arose to say that ha anst laava tha hall to attend
a aaetiag of the >5^1isl^ Bhtioaal Dapartaant. Ha aaid that he hoped soaethiag
aauld be dame at ttda maetiag about uaiforas for the Polish Azny Bead. Vhaa the
bays heard thia^ they sroae sad sheered again, for the questioa of unifoxas is
one af their aaat preaaiag problaaa* Vheir enthaaiaaa aaa saeh that shea they
played Veaseae Bslaka lie Zgiaela* (lalaad is not yet loat) andHhe •AXliaaee
Arehy* it sMNNsd aa if the aa^ af the reataurant anst burst* Oaa oaaaot
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^ ^^lialp MiatiMiliMt «a oiwt ocoMloa tliat thes^ bojs play uaoMBoily w#ll« Om
fi tfi^ ildss oaa kMors: *Vf , tet tlioj playt Toa ean feal latadiately that it is
;§ .,|i%ilitarT taad«« lad «• faal that tliaj will play atill batter whan thay ara
% 'i^raaaad la aaw Holiali ualfaxaa aad ahan thay kara battar iaetxo&aata*
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tlia baad playad latar la troat of tka ]Pollali loaaa^a Ailiaaaa bailding^ W«
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fii liiite acp the ff^llwljff ■ational Dfpartamt notified the Bollflh niiirtttm«i ^
la the ^^ttd States that aaose the Bolieh-Anerlean organlzatlene there had ^
arleen a plan^^ eall a genezal eoimeil in order that» with the partioipation ^
ef the largest poaelble Polish representation , all of the sore important Polish C
fMstieas of the day ooold be diiei|ssed# Just ahen this eonncil will tNi called,
where and in what fom, will depend mpon agreeaeBt between the orgsnisatieni*
Xn the sstae way, a pregm has not been dereloped, although certain basic
feints have beea touched upon« MDreorer, there has been no foxwnlation of
liiie rules which would giTO ereryone participating in such a council eqnal *
rtghtSt and insure the largest possible representati<m#
Vf to this tiae only the plan exists which, perhaps, is just beginning to take
shape in one or two instances* It will be a long tiae before it can crystallise
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imto ita pMpar tozm« Li tli« maantiji*, bom paopla are growlBg Ijqpatiaaty
iriliila otttara ara aq^xaaaias thiaaalTaa on the plan with aofa or leaa appxoirml*
fka Fellah pvaaa, in gaaaxal, baa already taken up the plan for a ooaneil* The %
praAa^tnatlng Jaanaliatie opinion ia that auoh a eonneil ia a neeeaaitj, as- ^
fipt that one paper would like to aee it *red* (aooialiatie), another papiat, p
ik^. third aatiiHMliatie~in ahort, putiaanahip ia rampant, for it aaea a p«rf#et ^
field JToT apreading ita propaganda/ in the oalling of aooh a o<Q|||iail* S
Am to na, ae haTe triad not to azpreaa any opinion in thia natter, preferring
to giTe othera a ehaaoe to apeak f irat» And today we withhold our rtnarka on
all of the (in— Itwaata in thia natter for another tiae* Tor ouraalToa, we
aarely aay that we eonaider auoh a eounoil not only neoeaaary but iaperatiTO*
Thf liiLiah aispy ffnaationa, the JfoM^^ latioaal Vboc, the liigr oontrihutiona,
•id deaena ef ethar leeaar taidca j)pM>eeupy the ainaere, patriotic Boliah ale-
wml% hare« It ia only ri^t that thia aleaent, through ita rapreaantatiTea ,
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•homld dMlte oa aaaj qia^stlans on vbleli for certain remsoiui the national Do*
yartaMit Itaolf eannot doeldo* It la alao noeoaaaxy that thla alaflunt, through.
Ita gpaolal dalagataa^ aacproaa Itaalf on tha work of the national Dapartaant
ay to tha praaant, and Ita aork In tha fatura, and at tha aaaa tlaa, to laiMWft :s
of aaaj thlaga of ahloh It knowa nothing today* Hot ararythlng appaara iM thp S
papara, and In aaaj oaaaa, aattara ara dallbarataly withheld fxoa the preaa« p
0oae of the atrongeat roaora are elreulatlng aaong the people » aoaetlaea aonatroua ^
aaapleloaa; the pablle In general aay only oonjaoture, often arrlTlng at aoat go
eontradlctory eonalualona» ^ ..,^ «.*-^ ^i^^«^ ^^. ^. m.^^^ ..,^ o
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It la high tlaa» then, to raaoTo the difficult lea ahleh, no aatter In ahat foxa
thay appear, only haza the Follah caaae« It la tlae to pick np the Imahal haaket
aader ahlch aany an act la hiding ahlch needa aa nmch air aa poaalble, the great-
eat peaaible pahllclty, the wldeat poaalhle aeope« Only a council can do thla,
and for thla reaaon we regard the counoll aa la|iaratlTe* ^ |. ^^ |^»|^
Bat In addition to our can Follah queatlona, there are other aattara, general
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Paltnnlk ZwlMtartiy. May 15, 1918.
SltTie jMitt«r« in uhleli wm Pol^d, Mpeolmlly bera In Asariea^ ought to bo tho^
first to Toloo our opinions* Attor all^ it is in Aaorioa today that thmu -^f&m^
strongost satohEwords, oarrying rohirth to onmhling Xoropo, origiaato* iUTtor
all» it is on AaMrtLoa today that all oyos aro tomod, both in a ganoxal sonso/
that iSt oonoomiag all nations and pooplos, and in a jartioular sonso^ as in^^
tbo oaao of oar,...^pin .nation* .. ■h'^'-.'^ "^fi ^M^tw :"--.^.^'-:v'- ^-'i* l^t m':m^¥'$^* : ;■ .
Ibis is not snoni^* Iho syos of tbo vbolo SlaTic raoo in loropa are now upon
tbo Slars in Aaorioa* And oortainly^ of the Slars in idMrioa, «o PoIm aro^ |
tbo jMMit poworfol group in influsneo^ in signifieanoo^ and in minborsr Our '
TOioo tbout if it is a ooUootiTo Toioo, tbo Toioo of a Polish oounoil, for^^^ ^
ssaaplOi will ro-oobo in all jc^ tbo Slarie oountrios of Jtajn^^
In all of tbo Slario nations » ospoolally in thoso whlob bordor upon oacb other,
tbo idea of a SlaTie Federation has been growing for a great nany years ^ and
at present it shows signs of ripening* Under the strict discipline iaposed by
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tbe wa and the Toutonlo jnalled fist, this idea has contixmed~though timidly—
to liTe in the hearts and minds of the aiario leaders and repiresentatives of the
aost politically enlightened classes* Let then the expression of a Polish eoim-»
tftl fan this spark into a flame that will envelop all of the Slavic lands and
peoples* Let us contariAtte to the winning of this war by oxaanizing all of the
Slaric nations into one blo<dc against the Teutonic onslaught, awakening thereby
the faith of all of the Slavs in us and assuring mutual aid# Let us make a
great gesture at least once, let us show our good intentions, let us show our
iiolitioal insight at least, although it is impossible to make that federation
a reality in the immediate future* Let us at least give it a beginning; with
me sincere and Just appeal let us destroy the *H3hinese Hall** that separates;
the Poles, Gsechs, Rutheniana, and others* Liir iis remore the first o|!Stacle~
mutual indiff erenee~and action will come later of itself* And althouc^ we
may have to wait a long time, th^v4MdllliilM^i^^ take place» for a great!
wbA noble idea can never die; sooner or later it assumes its proper shape as
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Hldrio ittkwfftilai Ooas'^Mt MpMlalljr Poll«li-Cs#ali aatton^ last Itoalaj ^
|^|||^#«&fN|it t^ Bcmsa of BaparMMitatiTM xmtiflad a bllX elTiae tlia aol41#n p
ft t|pa f^iisli maqr i& fxaaa#t ^>1^ on laarlag vara not oitiMou af tlui
WilHI 8tataa» tha rl|^ ta ratvn to thla aoimtxx at tba alaaa of tlui aar«
!• Ins* ftlxfvAy tovMbut «9Mi tlM i^portuM* of this bill in * vnriwut '"HUji,
Iwt li !• t«* important aot to 4Use«M it aon brooAly. It i« a otfp toipiil
tkm ttMkl WfMOlf iod and offieial rooocaition ot tiM Polisk Aaqr aa a aaia-
aato aUi^vith all riclita uAor iakoxiiatiMial ■illtazy laini,by tho TJaitad
8tataa.
, tiM bill hm» ooTwroi— to aao a ailitaxy toxa— tho Peliali aolAiwril
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Xf (Jtwlali) r^trtftt. Tk&rm wxm and still ax« a graat maj aan vlio did aot
tnliit la tha Poliali Axvy alapljr baeaasa thajr vara afraid tliat
^lalap ratam to tha Valtad Stataa at tha aloaa of tlia aar would ba baxrad*
It voald ba aH ngtat, tbay tald and tboaglit^ for a aoldlar aho aaaa oat of
tl|a iMPr aall aad ahala. Bvaa aa Boaaitlaaaa, tbaaa aaa ooald rataxn to Aaiaariaa
aitlmCt aay gxaat taeoubla» araa aa ;laBlgzaxita« Bat aho aoald taka eara af
tlioaa altt> ali^ ba arln^ad aad aai^la to aoxkt It aould 1^1 ba all rigbt
if tha AUiaa naaa Mgilataly Tlatorloaa and Poland aon ooiq^ata iadapoadaaaa*
Da aaiii a aaaa ttopoliali floranoMnt aould la^ aftar ita dafoadMa and
llbMat«ra# Bat atqifoaiag tba illiaa abould^Mia tha aar» or that foland
lldlal to^iltain har objaatiraa; ahat thittT Ratan to tha Tlhitad Stataa aaald
ba ia^ipim far tha iflaigiation lava do not parait aatry of «ripplaa lata
tha a«liiAsQr« thilih would ba nothing laft bat to aand^r cfw^a^ rainad lar^i^
haaaiaa alaa*
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•Mk mm %b» XMampie «f auir iriu> wonld wHllaely lucf ••rrtd th* fiDllsh
«(■•» aaA giTM tbetlir Urm for it on tf tetUoflold, tat teviag okllfttlou
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IV (Jewish) for the future , they shuddered at the thought that, instead of
a help, they might become a terrible burden on their own rela-
tives or upon someone else, to say nothing of their own awful fate* ^ ^^^^*^^^^*
In the first lAiase bif the organization of the Polish Army, we really bad no
answer to the above-mentioned arguments. In truthv we assured the people
that efforts were being made to bring about the official recognition of tllf
Polish Army, and we expressed complete faith in the victory of the Allies, ^^^
but we could not give any guarantee as to the fate of the Polish soldier^ "^^^
regardless of how the war might turn out. '!Di addition, official recognition
for the Polish Army was difficult to obtain, for who will recognize as a""— -^^^
]M?wer an army that is Just being organized? Then too, before the army could
H officially recognized. Congress would have to take up matters connected
with that recognition. It is no wonder, then, that we were helpless in the
face of the above^aentioned arguments. *^^" wi^x. .^. ^. ..i ,. i^ .a .^^^^ iv^vt. v^-
This matter was finally taken up in a practical way by Sabath, representative
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If (Tiwlidi) to OoT^gfBB txom a pradcadJiaBtly CseolHPollsli district » aad^ '^''
WIS siiecsssfQlly earriad through in tha Bemsa of RaprasaatatiTas*
This Baasara, ahioh safagaarda tha Bonoitisaa Polish soldiara* ratom to tha ^
XTaitad'Stataat without ragard to ahathar ha ia rataaniag haalthjr or eripplad^t
iaaadiataljr solTasiaia.whola problMi* Now no ona naad hara any faar as to his^
fatara arsn in oaaa of disabltnant that would prarant him froa working* In
xatiffiag a Mil proriding f6r tha ratuxn to Asarica of arary Foliah soldiar^
Oangraaa alao takaa upon itaalf tha aoral obligation to proTida for thoaa who
■ay naad halp« Togathar with Aaarioan Polonia, tha Aaariaan Publio will m%m
ta^ it that ways and aaana ara proTidad to aaka this aid oo^plata and paxBtnant*
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fha aaat iqortant obatacla to organizing tha Polish Axwy, than^ haa baan
naavad* fha ratum to this oountry is guarantaad. Tha faara^ not of tha
aathaaiasta, bat of thoaa who analysa tha Mittar with pen in hand, hara Tan-
iahad. With this goarantaad ra-sntxy, wa hara a oueh jMisiar task of obtaining
Toluntaara to tha Palish Any • .^^^^^ ^i^tl^ifc^: -t^
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If (7mri«h) Bttt this is not all. OongrMs baa already said ^'A**! itnlll be
. forced to say ^B**» Wo want the Polish Anqr to bo^orft^lliLkr:^^^^
rocognisod by tho Uiiitod Statos tlirough OoBgross» hj whieli tho soldiers >0
that azB7 will haro oqioal rights and pririlegos with the soldiers of the
regular azajt ^^^ ^H ^^ recognised by the international Militasrj eonrention*
As a flatter of feet, Congressoan Sabath will shortly introduce a bill to this'
affectt end he has already gained the support of a noBber of Congressmen who
STwpathise with the Polish-Csech canse; howerer, on our own side, we wnst i
exert all our efforts to help Sabath to secure the passage of this bill in ^
the Bouse 9 and later in the Senate. Congressaan sabath way be aost enthusi«
astically inclined toward our cause , he nay use all the influence he ccKWsands,
and yet 9 as it nears success » the jMasure way be defeated. For this reason it
should hsTO the full support of Aaerlcan Polonla. Our deciding elements should
appeal to all of the Representatires and Senators so that the Polish A2iay»^^-i
baring already gained so wucht will gain official sanction. In addS&ifiBn to - -
the enorwrns political iaportance ct such sanction, it will giro fiir-reaching
benefits to the Polish Axay, for besides giring the Polish soldiers the sawe
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Piliniilfc a«lagtewy« May 9, 1918.
tf (J«»l8h) rights and priTllagaa enjoyed hy soldi ere of the regular arqy,
it will flake it obligatory 9 not only for the Poles and Franee^
to fiaanee the Polish Azay, hut for the rest of the Allies, also, with the
"DliitML States in first plaee# In soeh a ease, eren the insurance of the
Polish soldiesrs will be relatiToly on the same basis as that of Aaeriean
ioldiers* The Gseehs see the necessity and are acting. Let us, too. act
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#«l^1/#f^ MAT CONTRIBDTIONS FOR POLAND y^mmi
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The executive coBBalttee in charge of collecting May contributions for Poland
coneiats of the following: Mrs* Harriet Smulski, president; the Beverend
Casimir Gronkowski, treasurer; Sdmund £• Jarecki, vice-president} Mrs* J. ^
Smietanka, secretary; the Severend Felix FeI4heim, chalrmaxi of the publicity ^
comnittee*. ;-vi-:*M^' .,;^#^ ■^^^^^^j^^^.^i^ ., ■....>.. .^fe«r^^'^ :''^:':,:M^^^^ #^ '^-fe^j^^i^^*,^,-^^: C
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For the duration of the campaign the offices of the committee will be located ^
at 1161 Milwaukee Avenue; tiiiephone: ^"liDnroe 2886.^^1^'^^%^^^
All matters requixlng immediate attention should be referred to the Executive
Division t>t tba National Department, 1309 North Ashland Avenue; telephoned
Monroe 1257.
All monies eoUected during the course of the Hay campaign, the eontributorsi ^^
of which are to be listed in the "Golden Usts,** axe to be sent by the
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Dziennlk Zwlazkony. May 7, 1918.
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reverend pastors to the Heverend Caslmir Gronkowskl, care of St.
Adalbert's Bectoxy, 1650 West l^th Street; telephone: Canal 340. ,.^,^ ti
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Lists of contributors and ca2i^>aign details which can take up a large anount
of space, and also such news as must be published for infoimation, should be
sent to the maiii off ice at 1161 Milwaukee Avenue, care of the Bsverend ^^^^ ^^i
tm Feldheim. In c^es of emergency » the Beverend Feldheim can be reached by
telephone at Syanston 2944* -. -,;^^,_^, <,,- .. -.- v,.*;:'-v ..,. _.^, .:, ...:■:, ..-r,.-?.^. ^,^-s^^,r0-%
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The main office has already received splendid pictiires which will be given ^
away as souvenirs, and has distributed them among parishes and org^mizations, ^' <
so that everyone who contributes will receive one.y c?;r a^^^.#i you t^a #f^s^
■* ■ .-v,^sv:a- (T^, ■■'•■ -i — r-^- . »•" . _ , ■■. ' • .,'-■" , •; ,. ;^ ■ '• ir
.... "i ' , -r .■ -. -»...■.■ .., .. -^ .. :^.-?' .... . - _. -_ _ .jt .,■-,...« ,.-_ -.-: Lj^.l .■*■■ «« rfa**--,-;* 6. . JIV:Jf-»'y'« . ,
The campadgn was begun by the working people in the Polish parish in Svansttm.
At their Simday's meeting they gave $532 as their first contribution in the >
Uay Campaign. It is a beautiful and praiseworthy beginning for working people^
Imit€rbe them, dear countrjnnen, in all Polish communities.
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^^ '^During the course of the month, we should remember, at eveiy meeting,
Iconcert, reception, and so on, to agitate for the May Campaign and for the
^general ^^lish/^ national tax, placing the money collected in the hands of the
local pastor or tre€isurer of one of our larger organizations, who will send ^ §|
thfe money to Father Gronkowsldl* .^ ... .. ^ -
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5v^ry organization will be given credit for the contributlflBS it collects, but |^
jbl each community a complete record must be kept in the parish office, so that S
Ja control can be kept over those who attempt to evade their national obligations ^
Jdif^ delay in making payment of money pledged by them, •# 3fi^ # f-m^^ m^r-§W''- f^
Let us all get to work then, countrymen, and show other Polish settlements that
thd Poles in Chicago are unjustly accused of indolence. We ask you to accept
the asstirance that the Executive Committee for Chicago and vicinity will con^
scientiously see to it that not one penny will be lost and that all contributions
will be properly receipted and recorded. Lists of contributors will be ^S
published in this column. ^
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. I G i r THE MAY CAMPAIGN OF THE '•AMERICAN POLES FOR POLAND"
Yesterday evening, the final propaganda meeting and concert, given by
Thaddeus Wronski and his orchestra, v;as held at the Polish Roman Catholic
Union Hall* Those who attended Wronski *s first concerts know that the pro-
gram was a splendid one, so that ve. will not take up space here to describe
£^ it# It is sufficient to name a few of the numbers... .to show that the i -
hearts of the listeners must have been stirred.
Thaddeus Wronski deserves sincere thanks for everything he has done and for
his carefully trained orchestra. Anyone who did not know might have supposed
that this orchestra had been playing under Wronski *s direction for years, for
its music is such as we rarely have heard in the United States, or even in
J Europe. In a word, it is an orchestra that one could listen to every day, and
, always be satisfied and always be stirred in heart and soul, for it reminds
some of us of our beloved homeland and awakens in others, who have never been
in Poland, a desire to become acquainted with it.
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I G Wronski*s address, spoken to the accompaniment of the orchestra, ^
IV which played Moniuszko's "Lee Glosie Po Rosie" (Fly, My Voice, on 5^,.
the Dew), had a tremendous effect upon the audience. Tears were ^
to be seen in more than one person's eyes and more than one noble heart ^
found itself in Poland in thought, where old villages and cities have been ^
destroyed, where beautiful meadows have been trampled, where ancient forests o
have been cut down by the Prussians as they spread their kultur. More than U>
one listener was aroused, and vowed vengeance at the thought of the crimes §
committed by the Prussians on our mothers, sisters, and wives, of the mass ^
hanging of our brothers, of the poisoning of the minds of Polish children.
Today the time for vengeance has come. A Polish army is being created, and
that army needs men who have vowed vengeance upon the Germans. That army
is being created to avenge the wrongs perpetrated upon the Polish nation, to
stand in defense of our rights, and, by the force of arms, to demand a free
and independent Poland. Everyone of us who cannot enlist in the army, however,
for family reasons, has also a means by which to seek vengeance; he can donate
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I G to the Hay Foundation (Dar Majoivy), in order to raise the largest
JSx possible sum of money for the aid of that army which will defend
^M( our rights, which will sacrifice its young life for us, for the
cause.
Let us recall a few things that Wronski said: **Fly, 0 my voice, to Poland
and say that the Polish element in America is creating an army that will
protect your rights; say that the children in the schools here are praying
for your victory, but do not say that there are individuals here who are
d^c^g underhand work; say only that everyone works for Poland."
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It is no wonder that words such as those expressed by Wronski brought tears r .
to many eyes, if only for the last statement, "but do not say that there are
individuals here who are doing underhand work; say only that everyone works
for Poland". This is the way it should be; we cannot even admit to ourselves
that there are such individuals; we ought to forget about them because they are
Individuals who have been misled by a few to whom German marks are dearer than
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I G their homeland, "forgive them, for they know not what they do.*»
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Let us forget all personal convictions or differences and work to-
gether toward one goal. Let us fulfill our duty to our homeland; that is,
let us enlist in the Polish Army; let us support it by contributing as much
as possible to the Third of May Foundation for our soldiers who, already
on the battle front fighting for their freedom and ours, need oxir help. There
should be no Polish man or woman whose name does not appear on the **Golden
List**. The name of everyone, even of the poorest, provided he is of good of*
will, can appear on this list, for a two-dollar contribution is sufficient.
After the war is over, the list will be taken to the Wawel ^n Krakow/ ^7
Ignace Paderewski and deposited there among the ancient and important national
treasures .
The stamps which will be attached to a document that will be given to all con-
tributors have been shown on the movie screens. The denominations of these
stamps are from two to a hundred dollars, and they are of different colors.
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I G Besides these, each contributor will receive a picture of St. Mary
IV of Czestochowo leading the Polish Army of America to battle.
Let there be not one Polish man or woman whose name is not entered on the
**GrOlden List*^* It is our sacred duty to support the Polish Army, to be con-
cerned for the safety of the Polish soldier, to see that in case of sickness
or wounds he will receive proper care, and to make sure that he will lack
nothing. Let our motto be, **One for all and all for one**. Remember the
Third of May Fo\indation. -. -^^^
Mrs. A. Zebrowski -Perlowski , well-known violinist, also participated in the
concert, enchanting everyone with her beautiful music, for which she was
applauded liberally.
W. Rozycki, organizer for Center II, spoke in behalf of the Polish Aimy.
We must touch upon one very unpleasant subject; namely, that there were a
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^^ ;|, I G great many empty seats In the hall* It certainly cannot be that
'!t J^ IT the price of admission was too high or that anyone feared that a
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^, collection would be taken up. We can only suppose that patriotism <^
^ c| In Chicago is lagging a little. With the Third of May approaching, the time P
^.^^ for siction is at hand. We must show that we are Poles, that the Polish Army ^
p means eyerything to us , and that at present everyone is planning on making o
I the largest possible contri)>ution to the Third of May Foundation. ^ ^
<3^. So to work then, with the May Foundation in mindl Long may our free, united
"^ and independent Poland live, and long live the Third of May!
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Jit is already well kncnm that cm the strength of a decision reached by the
^onrention of Polish priests held in Chicago, all Polish parishes in th#^P^
Iftiited States are to tax their members for the benefit of the great funds
neoessajry today for Polish national matters* Today, when the existence of a
"free and independent Polish nation has been unanimously agreed upon by all ^
lAie warring nations, when eyen the Germans agree to it, though according t^^^'^o)
Prussian norms, the time for gathering charitable contributions for Poland ^
and her political needs has passed* Since everyone ^he Poles7 ^^ benefit ^
"from a free and independent Poland both morally and materially, since further- .
more, we hare been recogniMd in principle as citizens of Poland without re- j
gard to whether or not we are citizens of the United States t is it not Just'^'^^
and proper that as citizens, we pay to Poland as high a national tax as we can?
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The idea of this tax was ooneeivad by Faderewski* The Polish priests i after ^^^
discussing the merits of such an action, not only agreed to the tax, but de-
cided to assume the duties of collecting it over the length and breadth of
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Jind the money is already flowing in« Not all of the parishes are as yet paying
the tax, for the moTement has only Just begun, but as the secretary general of
the l&Lion of Polish Priests in America infozms us, the tax is already being ^^^^
collected .in more than three hundred parishes in the Dbited States # The more
actire and more nationalistic parishes began collecting the tax in March, others
did not start until i^ril, still others will perhaps begin this work in May,
and by the end of the year there wl^ probably be not a single parish that will
inot be paying the national tax^^-j:^^^ .^^^^^,,,^,.., ■..-/r:':^::-K\_^^y^^^ fe^ ter. Ip\:\>
As we mentioned above, the national tax is a lifesaTcr to the Polish cause, and
If it flows in regularly, if it tilMiviln everyone , it can accomplish miracles
and will aid more than anything else in the liberation of Poland* Remember that
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•rerj war costs billionsi not millions of dollars* We cannot collect billions,
but we must collect millions of dollars in order to aehieTet and to see with
our own eyes, a free and independent Poland* However, millions cannot be col-
lected by charitable contributions; we cannot get the money from others, for
they hfffe their own great needs, and by fleeting for themselTes they are at ^
the sei|e time aiding MSm^-^^^ %m- -v^^ ^■■^^-^^'''''l.t^H^ - * ^- " f-^-- -.:f:;t^: ^^.^ ^^rja^* 2^
llince we cannot look to anyone else, we must depend upon ourselves for strength, r*
not only for military victory but to cover the costs incurred. Having created ^
an army, we must give it care and see that the future of the Polish soldier
and his family is safegoarAed* In the agitation for the Polish cause in all|^^^^
of the capit€ds of the warring luropean nations, we must use all our efforts
Id^ bring it about that Poland will receive everything that belongs to her ia^^ ^
the coming peace conference* We must conduct the most vigorous possible cam-
paign in order to be victorious on all fronts; that is, nationally, politically,
and economically* And since for every victory, as Napoleon once said, money,
money, and yet more money is necessary, so our genea^l victory needs money all^
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the more* In order to get it, this national tax was decided upon* It har
already been paid by several of our large organizations but, since all of ^^i
us will benefit froia a free Poland , the tax had to be generalized so as to
take in eve^body and was thus leried on the parishes* Furthermore, since
millions of dollars are needed for effect ire Polish action, a monthly tax on ^
each person was decided upon^ mat a charitable tax of five cents per persont |^
but twenty-fire cents, whick, compared to the Bohemian national tax of <me ^ ^\^
dollar per person per month, is still very low* * c ng
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Let us consider how much such a general national tax can bring in, . counting ^
only the parishes for the time being* Taking an average of six hundred families §
for each Polish parish in the Ihiited States, and counting only six hundred ^^^^^^^^^^^-^
Polish parishes in this country, we would hare three hundred and sixty thousandCi
families paying the tax# The shortage resulting from the inability of many
poor families to pay will be made ^p by those who pay more than twenty->fiTe f'
cents monthly* Since there are also a great many single people, we can figure
easily on an income from the tax of about one hundred thousand dollars a month*
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I; c, ^ In the course of a year, then, we will have orer a million dollars from the
^ ^t ;§ abOTe-mentloned source* This is not much, but it will be a considerable help,
"^ i * for with such a sum, more than one matter can be dealt with properly*
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^ < one pays; we must watch orer ourselves and over others. Let us do this and
o % W this national tax, for in it lies our guarantee of victory and the resur-
*3 rection of a free and independent Poland*
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In two weeks, the ^olislT^ National Committee will begin a campaign ndiich.
will continue throughout the month of May* The purpose of the campaign will
be to recruit at least ten thousauid new Tolunteers for the Polish Army in
nrance and to raise at least a million dollars in cash* This is to be a ^
single contribution of American Polonia, a sacrifice of life and goods oni by \ §
the altar of our motherland* Since the money contribution will amount to
about twenty- five cents a person or one dollar for every family of four, ^
and further, since the contribution of life and blood, calculated at ten > J^i
thousand volunteers, is a minimum portion of the four hundred thousand Polish ||
young men here irtio are not only physically fit but who are not burdened with^ ^^
family obligations, therefore this Hay contribution to the cause that^JLa, holiest
> to all of us is neither beyond our means nor our power to achieve* ^f 0^^4 ^.^^
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However, in order that Anerlcan Polonia raise this million dollars
and these ten thousand volunteers, ^it must coisprehend perfectly its duties
to Poland, to God, and to itself. We will review those duties in simple
terms so that they will reach the farthest corners of the land, so that
everyone can become acquainted with them, and so that no one will subsequently
say that he did not know or .that he did not understand*
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These are our duties to God:
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God created you a Pole* Remain so to death and do not go against his will by
changing your nationality* .
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As for every little bug, God had a definite purpose and set out a definite
course for its life; so God created you a Pole in order that you thinkv:df
Poland, work for Poland, sacrifice your life and property for Poland, as does
every honest American for his country, as does every Englishman, Frenchman,
Belgian, and Italian* Such is the will of God, and if you attempt to evade it.
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you will die miserably, be spurned, spat upon, and forgo tten«
It is by the will of God that you are here in Merica, that you would not
die in vain in the chaos of the terrible war, but that by restoring your
strength in America and saving tip a little money, you might become, by
virtue of this strength and money, the punishing hand of justice and aid
in the destruction of an enemiT against whom the entire civilized world is
struggling. God has destined you for this in guiding your steps to America.
Fulfill his will.
You will fulfill it best by enlisting in the Polish Army in Ftance, and if
this is not possible, by giving money for the Polish cause according to your
means. In this way, you will do your duty to yourself and to your motherland*
What are our duties to ourselves and to our motherland? You must enlist in
the Polish J^omy^ in France or give according to your means in order that:
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!• We may conTince the whole worlds which will decide our future^
that Fbland is fighting.
2. .We make the Polish Amy as Icurge as possible, for its political as well
as military significance depends upon this.
3. We win our freedom, not through political charity but by otir own efforts
and our own blood.
4. Poland, with this to stand on, may not only demand, but receive all of
the land that belongs within her b0undaries by her national, historical, and
geographical rights.
5. By regaining a free, independent, and united Poland with an outlet to the
sea I we can take away troat our enemies the great wealth of natural resources
of Poland ffaich, for a hundred years, the occupying conquerors have been
exploiting.
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6« We can cease, once and for all, to be wanderers of the world,
slaves of conquerors, and become free and independent citittas, enriching
ourselves, not others, with the fruits of our own labor as well as with the
resources drawn from Polish soil*
7« Oar children may hare a better life and that they may have the respect
of others* Vi. :e r- . •^^o-^:.\^>
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8. Our name may be blessed not damned by our children and our posterity*
9* We may revenge ourselves upon our enemy of a thousand years for his wrongs
and for his terrible torture of our children, our brothers, fathers, and ^
mothers during the years of this war. ^
10* We may wash away the shame of slavery weighing us down and inherited by
us*
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11* We may fulfill the will of our forefathers who died on the
field of battle, and that we may fulfill the duties bequeathed to us by
millions of our oppressed ancestors*
12. Poland, becoming em indei)endent nation, may achieve not only her own
better future, but may become a bulwark of democracy and the rigjits of man
in the spirit of the motto for nhich our forefathers died, going to battle
under banners inscribed with the words: ^'For your freedom and ourst**
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Such are the reasons why, during the month of Uay, we must do everything we
can to supply at least ten thousand new recruits for the Polish Army in
Itranoe and to raise at least a million dollars for the Polish cause. These
are our great and holy obligations* iiemembering them, let us prepare today o!
for that May Campaign, that in all of the Polish communities in the United
States, the motto: **Fight, or gire** reminds eyeryone of his duty*
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IV AN APPEAL TO THE POLES OF AMEEIOA
Countrymen I
The month of May is approaching, and with it, our great national holiday, the
Third of May* This year, the year of the rebirth, the resurrection from
ashes of our homeland, Poland, in the year of the formation of a great, ^
autonomous Polish Army ?hich will fight for the freedom and equality of F^
nations at the Allies* side, we ought to observe this month with especially -^
great deeds for our Poland* ^
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With the consent of the j^olishT^ National Committee of /unerica and the ^olish^ ^
National Committee in Paris, a special committee of three, consisting of E3
the wife of our tireless leader of the Polish nation, Mrs* Helen Paderewski, ^
John ?• Smulski, and Thaddeus Wronski.
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This committee^s task is to conduct a campaign under the motto: "American
Poles for Poland on the Third of May*" The purpose of the campaign is to
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IV raise a million-dollar fund for safeguarding the Polish soldiers, to
equip a Polish hospital for them, and for various other national needs
related to the Polish cause.
With intentions of conducting this campaign throughout the United States,
the executive committee has divided the country into circuits. Every circuit,
in proportion to its nximber of Polish communities, will receive so-called
••Grolden Lists'^, into ¥*iich it will place, throughout the month of May, the
signatures of all contributors who give two dollars or more to the abovementioned
fund. After the war, these "Gtolden Lists", signed by the local pastor and
Citizens' Committee, will be turned over to our official representative, the Lj
great master, Ignace Paderewski, as proof of the patriotism and generosity *^" §
of American Polonia. .
Everyone who contributes at least two dollars will receive as a souvenir, ,
a beautiful picture painted by the famous Polish artist, Ladislaus Benda, r
showing the Holy Virgin of Czestochowa uniting under her cloak all of our
Polish provinces, and blessing the Polish Army as it goes to battle against
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IV' the Germans • The name of the contributor vfeo receives the souvenir will
be written at the bottom of each picture, and a receipt for the money
vrill be given, signed by the Citizens' Committee. In addition to the picture,
each contributor will receive a button inscribed with the motto: "American ^
Poles for Poland on the Third of May." 3
The successful conduct of this patriotic campaign in May will demand great Z.
preparation of ground and much agitation, and it cannot succeed without the go
aid of all Polish elements in America. o
With the purpose, then, of preparing the ground for this activity, a few of t:^
our special messengers are leaving in the course of the next few days for a
tour ot Jthe Polish communities in7 America. Their task will be to explain
the whole campaign xinder the motto: "American Poles for Poland", and the aims
and plans 6t our executive committee. A detailed itinerary of these agitators,
showing Tiben and where each one will arrive, will be published in the Polish
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IV In addition to this, a special weekly, entitled '•Third of May", will
appear on March 19; it will keep American Polonia informed on the plans
and the progress being made in this matter.
The address of the Executive Committee for the "American Poles for Poland
Compaign" is: 12-14 West 37th Street, New York City. The headquarters will
supply any desired information promptly and accurately, and the Polish press
of America, useful as always on occasions such as this, will undoubtedly agree
to publish our communications, so that th^ wiU appear in the columns of
all our Polish daily and weekly newspapers.
To action then, countrymen^ Let us shcir that we understand the task and
duties of every good Pole and that we can, by united action, raise a fund
this May amounting not to one, but two million dollars for our Polish Army
and the Polish cause* •
Let us make the month of May of this year a real Polish, patriotic month. '
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Dglwmlk arlitowy. Mar. 19, 1918.
PAISIOnC TAEOaOLL TO yOUTNIKIRS TO THE POLISE ABUT
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Tisterday at about nina o'clock in tiia nomlxigt aararal acora of Tolimtaara %
to tha Pollah anij troa all parta of Ghleago gatharad at tha raoxulting eantar ^
at llilaaakaa kmaam and Aognata Straat, praparatory to laaTing for tha p
Saacinako Training Caqp at Hiagara-on^tha-lAka , Canada* Panetually at nlna«if-i^t
thlrtgr km Wolakii tha ahlaf raoraiting offieart gara tha ordar to bagin tha
procaaaion to St« Hadwig Church* Tha procaaaion vaa lad by tha Cltlsana*
Caaalttaa aanbar, Bd^ard lUaiairlcz, tha Pollah Ax^y organlsar ¥• Kosyekl^ ^%^t
1. Taakovaki, and Ignaca Vroblavakiy aacratary ganaral of tha Pollah Bonan
Catholic Union* Thay vara foUonad by tha Poliah kcmj Band» in unifoxma of
tha Poliah Axay and conducted by ?• Btagflt^blkflU Than eana A* Wolakit ra-
aruitlng afficar for Cantar II^ and tha racruiting aargaanta: M* Ssubartt
S* Balinakit S. Wlaainaki^ and A# Millar t folloaad by tha Poliah and iMrican
flaga carriad by tao Poliah aoldiara on furlouj^ in Chicago* Tha TOluntaarat
nnibarlng ai^t» brouc^t up tha raar* On laaring tha racruiting haadtaartara,
tha proaaaaion sorad doan Aaguata Straat to Hobla Straat, doan Nobla Straat,
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IK to Blackhowk^ dcmn Blaokhawk Street to Dlokaon, 1mm Dlekson Stroot ^
17 to Watensia Aroima^ down Wabanala to Wood Streat^ down Wood Straet j
to Ctortland, down Cortland Straat to Rob^ Streat^ whara tha7 wara ^
Joinad hy tha Citizana* CoBwiiittaa of St« Hadwig Parish, consisting of T. r
Jablonski, John Sakwinski, Ignaca Wroblawski, ■• Adaaezyk, F« Poklacki, Josaph Z
Jannasy Florian Polaaik, Albart Qrlof , Anthony Zialinskii m Jurawioz, g
Stanislaus Pmsaynski, S« Iwanski, Josaph Jilka, Andraw Hikrut, Francis Ebrdaokii^
fi'Parsacsak, dmggist Hallflath, and sararal othars. I
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Aftar JoJaii^; tha Citizans* Cosmittaay tha procassion moTad down Robay Strdat
to Wabstar ATanua, and down Wabstar ATanua to St« Hadwig Church, whara
hundrads of paopla awaitad tksfliu
Tha church was f illad to capacity. Solamn Hic^ Mass was said by Rayarand J<ftn
Obyrtacz, pastor of St« Hadwig Parish » assistad by Rararand Paul Sobczak
as daacon and Bsrarand Thaophilus Szybkowioz as subdaacon. Tha aastar of
earanonias was Bsrarand Staphan Bowalskiy who will calabrata tha first Mass
on lastar Sunday. In tha sanctuary wa noticad also Ravarands B. Ciaslak and
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i E Xdvard Stefanowioz. ReTerand Francis Sia3?a, local assistant » dallyered
17 a Tery bacoxtifal saxnon for tfaa banafit of tba Yoluntaars•^n j o ..^u
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tr^olontaerst Kbights of Poland! Tou ara going to fie^t for our bomaland,
70a ara going to fij^t for tha f raadom and indapandanca of Poland, wbicili
our anamiasy having torn it yaars ago into thraa parts , ara now oceupylng«^
Tou haTa racognizad your duty, you haya undar stood that fraedoA for Poland^
just ba won with cur own atrangth, and you will win that fraadom for our
country bacausa you ara first oonnuning with God, and Tictory always shinas
for those liio bagin thair fights with baliaf in God* Our nayar-to-ba-forgottan
King John Sobias)d. first oojunnad with God and than orushad tha TuAs and
aayad Christianity in Iuropa« So did Fiathar Eordacki, lAo yictoriously ' -
dafandad Jasna Gora and gaya tha final blow to tha inyading Swadas* And you.
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I K brave Polish ^olontoars, also begin with Grod; you will be vietorious
IT and will undoabtedly place the standards of the White Eagle on Polish
soil» Hail to you, Tolunteers, who^ understanding the importance of
this hoar ». are going to battle willingly and determinedly , leaving behind
your home and perhaps property, following where your homeland calls to
rescue her from complete annihilation. Hail to you, mothers and fathers of
Tolanteers; you can well be proud that your sons are going to avenge our
forefathers and free oar beloved Poland from the chains of slavery***
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Naturally, lather Siara*s sermon cannot be given in its entirety; these are ,,
only excerpts from it. It laist be added^ however, that his heaortf elt words 4
drew tears from more than one eye. r' i it
Daring the services, the local parish choir, under the direction of I. X^.^.j ,
Wiedewan, the organist, sang Gounod* s High Mass. Mrs. TOralski also sang ^ ^^^
fO Salutaris** to the organ accompaniment of her father, E. Wiedeman, whil%
!• Orzada played the violin. fi.,v. -r^'^ u,.h''-^^-^r^' -<'■■' ^^^ -.% --s^^- "*^<.- ^-'•- .?*..v^,^-.,..v ■
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I E On iMLTlig St* Hedwlg Ghureh, the proeession proeeeded to the pariah
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farewell bcmquat for the departing Yolonteers.
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fhe aain table at the banquet nae oeeupied by the following people: Rererend
7. Obyrtacz, pastor of St« Hedwig Parish, the local Citizens* Cennittee,
John Wedda and S* Hisiewicz, nenbers of the Central Citizens* ConBLittee,
Becruiting Officer A* Wolski, Polish krmj oimuiizers H. Rozyoki and Erzywonos,
Judge J]ijJ JBTWolLi^ J. Jankowski, Aldeman ^bo^ A&BjnomBki^ police lieutenant
and president of Council 41, Polish National Alliance, Joseph Palczynski,
Coaonaissioner of the 15th Circuit, Polish National Alliance, A. Uajewski,
Mrs* !• Neuflttm, president of the Polish Wonen^s Alliance, Miss Z. Napieralski,
seeretazy general of the Polish Women* s Alliance, Jt. Wiedenan, P« F. Eowalewski,
Tice^president of Council 41, Polish National Alliance, County Coomissioner
Albert Nowak, John Nowicki, the well-known Polish banker, and John Ebnczyk,
r. Kanka, and T. J. Gorski, members of St« Hedwig Parish. The other tables
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17 band* Tables nere waited on by the yoong nomen of St* Hedvig Farleh,
idio did their beet to keep ereryone 84tiefied« ^^"^ r
Rererend Obyrtacz led the gathering in prayer before the dinner began* He
ims also the first afternlinner speaker* It woald be diff ioult~well--nigh
impossible—to giTS a word-for-mord reproduction of the speeeh made by this
able champion of the Polish cause, who, while being a priest, is at the same
time a good Pole, sincerely given to Polish agitation and working toward the
goal of erery right-thinking Pole* Piather Obyrtacz spoke as only a Polisk^ ^^'^
priest can speak; bidding our brsTe soldiers farewell with a tear in his eye,
he urged them into the fight against Oexmany for a free and independent
Polsnd* **Do not forget*, he said, "that you are Poles, that you are going
to fifi^t for a sacred cause, the cause of Poland* May God lead you to victory
and to a free Poland* ** He apologized for not preparing for more than a
hundred and fifty people at the banquet, although only a hundred people had^ ■
been expected* "The next time we bid farewell to volunteers in St* Hedwig
Parish, "he said, "we will prepare a banquet for five hundred people* We
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I E will almys willingly sea you off* Just Join the anay and tell us
17 that you are doing so and we will see that you are properly dispatehed*
!Ehe Citizens* Connittee,** Father Obyrtaoz eontinued, ^'iihioh «as organized
in St# Hedwig Parish only a few days ago, is working wholeheartedly for the
Polish Amy, as anyone liio was present at Sunday* s joass meeting should know*
Hail to you, Tolunteers, for hsTing seen your duty, for your desire to tear
^.v^.; Polaad.,. froa the hands of its enenies*** -i^^ms ■vi^^.v'^ :--tr,i.^uj^-,i ^-^h^c ^ur..^^- ^i^.^;
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Following Ikther Obyrtaoz, Miss B« Napieralski^ secretary general of the ^
Polish WbMft* A Alliance, spoke in behalf of the Polish woBien* She urged then 3i
to fii^t the Prussian hydra* ••#to Tictory for the freedom of F6lM^m...^mim
A Tery patriotic address was next deliyered by Reyerend B« Cieslak* He said
among other things: **I am sorry that instead of in masses, we are going in
handfuls, that the spirit of our forefathers has not yet awakened within us*
The present moment calls for sacrifice and there should not be a single young
man who would fear to risk his life, for that is the only way by irtiich we >c^
can attain our goal, our free Poland*
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I K Tha OMtcludlBg addTMs was aade by John J* Wadda^ of the Cantral
IV Citisaoa*^ GoHMlttaa« He assured the Tolunteers that thqr would not
be forgotten here and that all their future needs nould be supplied*
A eolleetlon for the Polish Amy, taken up after Wedda*s speech ^ netted
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After the singing of "^Boa^ Cos Polske" (Qoi Save Poland )» and after the
irolunteers were supplied with oigarettes and other needs » the wQm«i pinned ^
flowers on the soldiers* lapels. After leafing the hall the prooession , S
foxmed again, with the Citizens* GonMittee and the band at its head| and ^
aardhed to the street oar at Cortland and Wood Streets* On a^eaching Bandolph
and Clark Streets, the procession foxmed again, this time led by three
iBoaated policenen, end JWTOd down Clark Street to liadison Street, liadison
to State Street, State Street to Jackson BoulsTard, Jackson Boulavard to
Dearborn Street, and down Dearborn Street to the railroad station at Polk
Street. The band played in real Military fashion and the crowds downtown
applauded our Tolunteers Yigprously. The parade downtown had a great effect
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upon people of other laationalities, as could b© seen by their en-
thusiastic applause.
Such a farewell should be made a permanent feature in sending our soldiers
off to *h0 war; a paoTade downtown does a certain amount of good, for it
shows everyone that the Poles are active, that the Polish array is an army
of volunteers who do not serve because they are forced to do so, but from
a sense of duty, and that they go to fight not only for the freedom of their
own homeland but for the freedom of all nations, the freedom of hamanity*
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All of the priests of St. Hedwig Parish, with 5)ath8r Obyrtacz at their head,
were present to bid the volunteers farewell at the railroad station, and they
waited until the train left. As the train started to move, the band played
"Jeszcze Polska Nie Zginela" (Polsmd is not yet Lost). For the last time,
those who could do so shook hands with the departing volunteers, v;hile the
priests offered words of encouragement.
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^t x^ Yaatarday^s farawall will long he remaaibarad. niat futura faranalla
^^ ba no laaa patriotic and apXcmdid it ia only naeasaary that wa ba good ^^
i^ciM patriots, that wa faal and think prinarily as good polas* ip^^
^ fiaTorand Obyrtaoz and tha priaats of St« Hedwig Pariah daaarva aoknowladga-*
■ant for arranging for tha farawall and for thair haarty aupport of a Tary
important oauaa« Hail to yoa, abla priasta and Foliah patriots I God and
tha Poliah nation will ranaabar you, and pezfaaps tha tiJM will yat coBia irtian
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»*J^4»f«r ;. B OK; efei a POLISH ABMT RALLY HELD IN ST. JOHN
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^The rally for tlia Folisli Army lias opened by Reverend Doctor Kniecik, assistant
in St* John Cantlus Chnrch, with a prayer emd a short address* Alderman
Stanley Adaiakieirioz was named chairman and Ifr* Pitera was made secretary.
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fbllowing program nas presented: addresses by the Polish Army organizers
S. Krzywonos, W. Rozycki, and U. Perlowski, Recruiting Sergeant S« Wlosinski^
and Alderman Adamkiewicz^ John Kaszuba, a pupil of St« John Cantius Parochial
School 9 sang a solo. Miss Frances CzuJ. recited **Two Wounded Men,** and Victor
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After an ardent appeal to the gathering by Michael Perlowski, Dr. Pietrzykowski
offered ten dollars as es^enae money to the first man vdio would step up to the
.table and enlist in the Poliflh Amy. After a short time, Francis Kuzirut
polunteaired and was narmly applauded Iqr the audience^ ^^Further appeals by
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organizers Bozyoki and Krzywonos brought no results for the time being, but
several men prcnlsed that they would soon enlist.
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Due to the fact that on Harch 17 a collection for the Polish Army netting
tS<||U94 was taken In St* John Cantlus Parish, It was not Intended that any
caHeetlon would te taken at this meeting, but Leon Stltzenberg, owner of •
a Jewelry sliop at 1228 West Chicago Avenue, offered five dollars to the^ ^ ^
Polish Army Ftind, while a: readiness to contribute was noticed among other
meadbers of the audience Organizer Rozyckl took up a general collection that
brought In |36«93» This sum was turned oyer to the local pastor. Reverend -
Slatka, who will forward It to the Polish Army headquarters*
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An unfortunate fact, worthy of note here. Is that there were a great many
empty seats In liie hkll* It Is sad that at such a fateful hour. In a cause
that brooks no delay, a cause upon which depends our whole future, the future
of our homeland, and the freedom of all nations, we ccmnot stir ourselves to
action* Can It be that there are only so few good Poles In St. John Cantlus
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W^^ close? It is unbelieTable 9 it cannot be possiblel Let us awaken, then, ^
i^^^ let us not neglect our duty nor postpone idiat must be done now* Surely ^
^^r all of us know that the Prussicuis have set out to destroy the whole world, ?
killing and burning all that is not German* Do you want to x)ermit German ^ <^
▼ictory so that these base hydras may tear from our breasts the last hopes ' S
of erer seeing a free and independent Poland— so that we may f orerer remain S
wanderers without a country? We hope not« ^
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1 To action, then, Polesl Our homeland demands sacrifices; it is our duty to '
', rescue it from slavery and to purge it of the murderers of our defenseless
children, our defenseless mothers, sisters and wiTes-- to expel from it the
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A reorulting rally for the Polish Axny was hold yesterday at the St« Mary ' ^
of the Angels Parish Hall^ at whleh more than a thousand people were present • ^
The hall was decorated in Polish and American colors.
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The rally was opened by the Reverend Francis Gordon, pastor of the parish^ ff
llth a short prayer. After addressing a few words to the gathering, he named as
chalman, Judge £• Jarecki, mho appointed Ruszkowiak as sesretary* In his -
address, Jareckl thanked the gathering for Its numerous attendance vdilch, he.^
said, prored that the Polish cause Is sacred to eveiy one; it is a cause that i
brooks no delay and all Poles realize that the freedom of Poland is a cause
for whl(di there can nerer be enougli sacrifice; upon this rests our liiole ^
future, and our country* s independence*
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The piogram was carried out as follows:
The St. Cecelia yottzig people's choir, directed Iqr Kosobocki, organist of
St. Mary of Aogels Church, and £• WiedAnan, organist of St* Hedwig's Churchy
sang a Polish folk song, for which the audience applauded so much that it
was forced to return for an encore.
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After the address by Chairman Jarecki, the program was begun. At this
time, Sigfluind Wisniewski, a Tetexaa. of the Spanish-»Aniarican lair, carried the
Polish flag with its white eagle to the platform. At the sight of the flee, ' ^
the audience leaped to its feet with long-sustained applause. When the , _ ^ ^
applause was over, the audience sang ^'Jeszcze Polska Nie Zginela** (Poland is C
not yet lost). The flag remained on the stage during the irtiole course of the ^
program. Wisniewski was reliered as standard bearer by Stephen Babecki,'a S
volunteer to the Polish Army, lAo is tejOfdLng a few weeks furlough in Chicago. ^
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The second niimber on the program was a recitation, '^Spartan Girl**, by
Miss Josephine Jaworski* She was rewarded with a storm of applause. This
was followed by a dialogue by two children of the St. Mary of Angels* Parochial
School, John Kiviatkowslci , thirteen, and Frances Taraski, also thirteen. These
children deserve sincere recognition, for their performance was faultless*
It was done so well that there are not words enough fctr praise, and conse-*
quantly, the audience was unsparing with its applause.^ -'"^^-^^ - -^ '^^*- *^
The next number was a dance, a Mazur by eight coupled.
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in this country, and yet, they danced so well that it is doubtful whether -
native-born Mazurs could have done better. And this time too^, the public was
unsparing in the applause so well deserved by the dancers; -* ^^* v^ iit ^^
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The ebalxnan than introduced the representatiye of the Polish ^rmy,
W« L. Kuzycki^ organizer of Recruiting Center 11/ vdio has already spoken i^ >i^.i
on many such an occasion as this as becomes a soldier of the Polish Axoy* "^ >
He described the whole horrov of this war. and how much our hcuneland has .^a
suffered and is still suffering because of it. He spoke of the people in
Poland who are living in such awful misery, that they are begging with out-*
stretched arms that we in America help them not only matericdly, but that we
create a pcwerful army that will march through Berlin to Poland and free it
from the aggressors who since the war began, have been oppressing it, and ,
a^ the same time, haTe been giving vent to their anger on our mothers, sis-
ters, fathers, and brothers • Naturally, his words brought teara to more than
one eye, for who can keep from weeping at the thought that our brethren who^^
are suffering not only from cold and hunger but from the crudest oppression
in the wctrld; for there are no means which the Prussian would not use to tor-
ture the innocent populace. The speech was tremendously applauded^
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the Angels Churoh, nho appeatod to the gathering as only a priest-patriot
can* The Rererend Sobieszozak probably reached every heart in: virhieh any Polish
spirit exists. Justly, he called those that hide behind aprons cowards. He
said that today 1b no time for tenderness , for our duties to our motherland
are sacred and dSttand sacrifice and self-4enial« He called upon the youth
to Join the Polish Army and rjgfom, the elders to contribute both for the anqy
and for the relief of our countrymen in Poland.
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^Contributions 9** be said, ^should be sincere and as large as possible, not
as alas I but as the duty of every Pole who loves his homeland and wants to
see Poland free, great, axxd independent.^ There can be no doubt t bat the
words of this capable priest reached the hearts of his hearers, and it is to'
be expected that his apleadld address will bring the proper results #^
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had finished speaking. It netted $169.46* May God bless those who gave^ l^^
but let it be zemeDibered that contributions must keep flowing in, for without ^
noney, our ariny can do nothing* Remeoiber that the Polish Army is a vital ^
necessity and that money is indispensible to it. ^
After the collect ion, the elder St. Cecelia choir sang *n!he Call to Battle** ,
and after a stoim of ai)plause sang ^A Hoaef^
The next address was delivered by that indefatigable worker in the nation-
alistic field, the Reverend F. Gk)rdon« He did not speak long, for the hour
was already late, but in a few words, he reached the hearts of his hearers,
who, after all, were all good Poles. What good Pole could remain deaf to the
siaoAre, dignified words of the worshipful pastor: ^'Believe me, I would not
remain here with you for one moment if I were younger but would hasten there
idiere it is the duty of every Polish young man to be. A man who is afraid
'of war,** continued the pastor, **is not a man, but a coward, for he does not
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knov bow to defend tbe rights of mankind, and would like to hare others
f l^t for him vAiile he sits in caaparative ease, ^vrnt so long as he need not
expose himself." The speaker went on to say that today is no time for dis-
sension and quarrels. We should remember only one thing; namely, that we are
Poles and that it is our duty to win freedom and independence for Poland.
In conolaslon, the Ameriean and Polish National antham^^ 'fThe Star-Spangled
Banner^ and ''Bos^ Cos Polske** (God save Poland) were sung*
In spite of the fact that recruiting was unsaecessful, for not one man vol-
unteered, we are sure that the Polish spirit will awaken within us, that duty
will call eyexy Pole to action, and when the recruiting station is opened,
the youth will hasten to fill out the ranks of the Polish Amor so that it
will be strong enough to win back that which was taken from us by force — a
Poland froQL sea to sea.
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A pally was held yesterday in the Holy Trinity Parochial School
hall for the benefit of the Polish Army, but the attendance was dis-
appointing, for only about a hundred persons were present.
At eight o*clock in the evening, Rsverend Casimir Sztuczko, pastor of the
parish, opened the meeting and invited the psorish committee and representa-
tives of societies of Holy Trinity Parish to the platf oxm. He explained the
purpose of the meeting, which he said was twofold: first, to decide upon a
tax for nationalistic purposes, and second, to hear from the representatives
of the Polish Army* Since the meeting was not strictly parochial but was to
deal with nationalistic matters. Father Sztuczko suggested that a chairman
and a secretary be chosen from aooong those present •
Ur. Kesipczynski was elected chairman and Vr. Mnkarski secretary. After the
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The first speaker was Mr. Eenpc^ynskii the chaixman, who explained the purposes
of the nesting 9 one of the first of which was to decide npon a tax for the
national canse^ as almost all of the parishes in Chicago had already done*
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Ihe natter of a national tax was then explained by Reverend S2stticzko« He
said that this question had been broached at the Polish Priests* Conyention
in Chicago a few weeks ago by Igoace Paderewski^ who pointed out that only
a certain percentage of the Poles in Anerica are menbers of Polish organiza-
tions, while the entire Polish population of Anerica is estimated at about
four nillion souls* The purpose of the tax is not only to help the Polisk^
Amy, but to help the Polish nation, dying of hunger and misery* Beverend
Sztuczko pointed out that while we live here in casparative well-being, the
people in Poland are actually starring* The rererend speaker said that ''^^-
Paderewski is not asking alms of us, but a voluntary tax through which everyS
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person can pay for this cause. Each should pay what he can, but
the lowest monthly payment should not be less than fifty cents
per family, or for a single man. The tax will be collected from
now until the end of the war. The speaker proposed that a committee be
chosen to collect the tax, as has been done in other Polish parishes in
Chicago, and he urged his parishioners to make Holy Trinity Parish an
example of what should be done for the national cause, as it has always
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After Reverend Sztuczko^s speech, a general discussion began, in which a
number of citizens took part. After the discussion, which lasted nearly L^
cm hour, it was unanimously decided that a national tax should be collected
in Holy Trinity Parish.
A short debate was held on the manner in urtiich this tax shotild be collected,
and a committee was finally chosen to direct the vsdiole matter* T!he following
persons were unanimously elected to the committee: C. Duzewski, Kempczynski,
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These collectors, with accoxint booklets and the addresses of all members
of the parish, with specified districts for each collector, will have the o
right to call regularly upon every family that belongs to the parish. All io|
contributions collected in this manner will be listed in the parish bulletin^
so that each person will know to what purpose his money has been used. - ^^
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from the Polish Aimy training camp. !I3ie speaker called attention
to the fact that there are hundreds of Polish young men in the
camp, young men who have been educated here in American schools
as well as yoxing men who have been educated abroad* These young men are
giving everything they have to their motherland, without even thinking
new of establishing hemes of their own. The speaker said that he believes
that the time will come when we will all get to work for our heme land, and
that Holy Trinity Parish will acccanplish miracles.
Following this speech, Ji^^ Haduch, one of the organizers of the Polish
Army, said a few words* ,
Nicodemus Kbrnajzer was the first one to pay the entire year's tax — six
dollars*
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Holy Brinlty Parish will hold another such meeting for the benefit
of the Polish Army, the date of iRAiich will be advertised in the
Polish i>apers at the proper time.
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of !t^O«n of Lake, for it was the day of one of the greatest celebrations ever
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As early as twalTS o^olook noon, in spite of the cold weather » military end
ciYilian soeleties from Town of Lake, Brixton Park, Bridgeport, and St«-^
Peter and Baal were gathering at Slowaeki Hall, Kosciusko Hall, and other
points* Joseph Eokulski, the grand marshal of the parade, and his assistants,
Sismnd Sehmidt and Victor Orciuch, were mounted on horseback, all three /^
^;pearing the parade uniforms of the 7alooxia..i^;:wi'is^i;^^ i r« "&% m^^ , ^ ^mr H^/' '
At two o* clock in the afternoon, the crowds on 48th Street, between Uarshfield
and Wood Streets, and on Hermitage and Paulina Streets, were large beyond
description. Shortly after two o* clock, the sign was given for the parade to
begin*
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I G first division^ and behind them rode a platoon of thirteen mounted ^
I E policemen* Next in order was the band, condaeted by B. Wroclaivski,
rv* followed by the Town of Lake Citizens* Committee, consisting of;-^^"^
' B. Fm Kowalewski, Vincent Wrzesinski, Edward firadel, and R. J»W^-'__
Kowaiewski^ president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, respectiVeiy,
and S. Jankowskij Anthony Busch, J. Korczewski, John Kwiatkowski, John
KieradlOy C* Czapek, John Krolewczyk, D* Hojnaoki, and Joseph Tyranowski*
Beyond the Committee, in front of the standard-bearers, marched Becruiting
Officer A« Wolski and Recruiting Sergeant S. Baslinski in their army uni- ^
forms, and Recruiting Sergeant S* Deplewski of the Town of Lake station in
the Falcon uniform* The standard-bearers were as follows: S« Orczycisi -^ ^
carried the American Flag; S« Bebecki, a soldier from Company A of the third
regiment at the training camp at Niagara, on furlough in Chicago, carried '^
the Polish Flag; I, Eierkowski the Italian Flag, S. Tralecki the British
Flag, and Peter Miarecki the Fjrench Flag* Beyond the Allied standard-bearers
marohed a unit of the Polish Young Men's Alliance in the Land of Washington;'
numberiiog about forty men, in uniform and with rifles « They were followed
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by uniformed mai*s and vomen's Faleon groups of Circuit lit a few-
seore in number, and Falcons in ciTilian clothes^ Military societies
marched beyond them, and of these, the largest group was the ^irm.
!Ehaddeus Kosciusko Alliance of Polish Military Societies, commanded
by Colonel Grabowski and J» Kuzminski, acconqpanied by its own band« /
up the rear of the first division was the standard-bearer, J* Lesniewicz^
with two assistants, carrying the colors donated by our youth* They were
followed by women meinbers of the Polish Young Men's Alliance in uniform, and
the sponsors of the standard, numbering about six hundred*
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The second division consisted of a few score societies from St. Peter end
Paul Parish and from Bridgeport, with their own bands* The third division
consisted of the nationalistic and church societies of St* John of God BEirish,
also with their own band* The nationalistic and church societies of Sacred
Heart of Jesus Parish and Five Polish Brothers and Martyrs Parish, acccmi-
panied by their own band, made up the fourth division* The fifth and last
division consisted of the nationalistic and church societies of St* Joseph's i
Parish, accompanied by W* Lagocki's band*
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I G about ei^t thousand people filled the sidenalks on the ivay to the
I K churoh and to the park hall. The procession started from Paulina
lY Street and aoTed down 48th Street to Lincoln Street, donn Lincoln to
46th Street, down 46th to Ashland Avenue, down Ashland to 48th Street,
down 48th to Throop Street, and down Throop to 52nd to St. John of Grod Church,
located on Throop and 52nd Streets. Between 51st Street and the church,
the children of St. John of God Parochial School formed an ^espalier** through
which the procession passed. At the doors of the church, a group of police-
men kept order and allowed no one in beforehand.
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by the sponsors* The other societies took up the remaining places. The^
Allied flags were grouped in front of the large altar around the new colors
for the Fourth Begiment. Beside these stood standard-bearers with forty-seven
flags— American and others.
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Mass was oelebrated by the Reyerend Stanislaus Nanrocki, pastor of
St» Mary of Perpetual Help Church in Bridgeport, assisted by the
Reverend Stanislaus Cholewinski, pastor of St« Joseph* s Church, as
deacon, and the Reverend Francis Karabasz, pastor of Sacred Heart a
of Jesus church, as subdeacon. Occupying places in the sanctuary
were the Reverends L« Gxnidzinski, pastor of the local church, F« Wojtalewicz
of South Chicago, Edward Eowalewski, pastor of St. Magbalene Parish, South
Chicago, A. A. Klowd, S. Bubacz, S* Szczepanski, ?• Kachnowski, and
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Reverend Kowalewski delivered a beautiful sermon* He opened his sermon
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^A hundred and twenty-two years have passed since our enemies and conquerors
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while a great world war. rages, and irtien the great President Wilson expressed
his support for a free and independent Poland, we again have hopes that we
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17 tinned, **people at liiose head stands Ignac?^ Faderewski, and through
the initiative of the French government, the Grovemiaent of the
United States permitted us to raise an army and to fight under our oim colors
Today, we have been the witnesses to the consecration of one of these
standards nhich will be. taken to our homeland by our brave soldiers, and
carried on to victory. The hour when our homeland shall be freed from the
chains of slavery is dear to every Pole and, just as our forefathers began
important deeds by communing with Gk>d, so we consecrate this standard, which
is to us a symbol of the unification of our nation. Gk>d will certainly
bless our cause, for it is with Him that we enter upon this historic hour.**
The reverend speaker went on to cite examples of how our great kings and
heroes opened every important battle by first communing with Grod and how^i'^'
each of these battles was won. ....In conclusion, he called upon the young
men to enlist in the Polish Army.
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^^Today,** said the Reverend Kowalewski in his sermon, ''there is no
lack of priests itio, desiring to serve their country, are enlist-
ing as chaplains. Let us not indulge in sectarian squabbles or
provincialisms, for we are sons of one mother— Poland— for whom
BYBTy true Pole ought to be willing to fight and to give the last
drop of his blood under the standard of the White Eagle* And then will the
White Eagle wave over a free Poland with its outlet to the sea, God willing.'*
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The local St* Cecelia Choir, under the direction of the organist, Francis
Ifolinowski, sang during the services* After the blessing, the Polish national
hymn, ''Boze cos Polske** (God Save Poland), thundered from the congregation*
The parade then formed again and proceeded to the Sherman Park Hall at Throop
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After the Citizens* Committee, the sponsors, and the individual
societies, three-quarters of idiose members had to return to their
homes for lack of space in the church, had taken their places in
the hall, the representatives of organizations took seats upon the plat-
form. These were the president of the Polish National Alliance, Casimir
Zychlinski; Nicodemus Piotrowski, president of the Polish Roman Catholic
Union; and Hiss E« Napieralski, secretary-general of the Polish Women* s
Alliance; of the priests , there were the Reverends Nawrocki, Gruozinski,
Elowd, Bubacz, Kachnowski, and Stoinski. Others present upon the platform
were Hiss A. Wisla and W« Lubicz, representing Circuit II of the Polish
iF^cons* Alliance, W« Szrojda, member of the principle Citizens* Committee cj!
of Chicago, and the invited speakers. Senator David Shanahan, attorney
Henry Toner, and W* Skaags, the well-known author* In addition to these^
there were^ the local Citizens* Committee, the Polish army officers A. Wolski
and S. Balinski, Adam Wrobel, president of the Polish Young Men*s Alliance
in the Land of Washington, and Francis Perlowski*
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in Z The exeroises were opened by Adam Wrobel, ¥ftio called upon B. Konalevski,
I G president of the local Citizens* Committee, to act as chaiznan, and
I K Ediiard Bradel, secretazy of the same Committee, as secretary* After
17 greeting the gathering and explaining the purpose of the manifestation,
tto chaiisaan proceeded with the program*
The , first number was sung by the St« Cecelia Choir, directed by organiiliv
7# MalinowBki , accompanied Iqr F« ]Qrol*s orchestra* The choir sang the Star- ;
Spangled Banner and **Z Dymem Fozarow** (With the Smoke of the Conflagration)* r
As an encore, it sang **Tes]aiota OJczjrzny** (Homeland's Yearning)* <
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This number was followed by a very beautiful address by State Senator David
Shanahan* His entire speech will appear in tomorrow's issue of Dziennik
Zwiazkowy as we lack space in this issue*
He was followed by Miss Emily Napieralski* In her address, Miss Napieralski t
admitted with sadness that relatively few young men are enlisting in the Polish
,Army* She said that the recruits number about twenty-»f ive thousand, irtiile
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I G recruits • In her beautiful address, Miss Napieralski called upon
I K the young men to coilist in the army that vd.ll free Poland, and then
IT asked them: "Do you, the Polish youth, want to see us, the Polish
nomen bom or raised here in America, follow the example of the
Russian women and take up arms for the struggle?" In conclusion. Miss
Napieralski once more called upon the youth to enlist in the ranks of the
Polish Army with the following words: "Do not wait until you are forced to
go, for sooner or later jrou will be forced to go* Then, however, you will .
be cowards, and will be held in contempt— Polish women will despise you for,
as the Polish woman knows how to loTe, she also knows how to hate*" She con-
cluded her address with the cry: "Long live free and independent Poland with
an outlet to the seal" Frequent applause interrupted her address at many
pointsi^-^— -^y --'v "'.c i! •-*'■% u^ .,.,v.:...-, •" . . ^v .
tlie xuijtt speaker was the well-known attorney, Henry Toner, a Polish sympathizer
who si>oke in English* Toner recalled all the wrongs which Yarious nations,
and especially Poland, suffered for years at the hands of the Prussians and
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Polish National Alliance, addressed the gathering. His address, as
usual, was the gem of the whole program. He opened his speech with the
beginning of the World War, describing the assassination in Sarajevo in 1914,
the invasion of Austrian and Gezman hordes into Serbia, Ftence, and Poland,
and how the Germans almost captured Paris, while Poland was completely ruined.
"It seemed", he said, "that Poland was lost, forever wiped off the map of
Europe. Bat fate decreed otherwise. Because of the German murders of
helpless women and children. President Wilson arose against Germany, and this S
great country went to war. Let us remember that the great President ez- ^
pressed his support for the freedom of all the oppressed peoples and stated
that Poland must be free and independent of its conquerors, with its own
outlet to the sea. From this point on, the spirit of our nation rose ag^in,
and vhen in the end the government of this country permitted the recruiting
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in S of joen to the Polish Amy, thousands of young men enlisted. This
I G is not enough, howeyer* What is twenty-five thousand out of a
I K i>opulation of four million? It is a shame that only so small a^
IT handful has enlisted thus far. All of us ought to i9ork together
and fight until our enemies are crushed, imtil we march through "
Berlin and Gexnany and plant our standards on the walls of Foznan, Krakow,
and larsaw.'' ^^ "^-'-r-- ' ;- -^- ' - ' - -v^- ■ ' ' ^ "^^ " ' - '■ '' ::'' *
H&e adi^cisi^ was frciquently interrupted with applause. Following this address,
the tinited Lutnia, Druzyna, and Philomen choruses, under the direction of "^
P« Herek, sang two medleys of Polish songs, for which they were rewarded with
The unfurling of the new standard for the fourth regiment of the Polish Army
in France and its presentation to A* Wolski, recruiting officer for that ^
army, was next on the program. The presentation was made by Adam Wrobel/
president of the Polish Toung Men^s Alliance, lAiile Miss Regina Olkiewicz ^^-i
read a memorial written on parchment and presented it also to Wolski. The
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''Today, when in the deluge of fire and blood, out of a choas such as
the Ivor Id has never seen before, the freedom of our homeland is
being born; when that hour foretold by prophets, desired by millions
of hearts, and awaited by nany generations has finally struck; when in the
idiole world the cry: *To arms — for your freedom and ourst' resounds and is ..
re-echoing througlhout Poland also, reaching every place where there are Poles;
idien, obedient to this cry, from among us in America will come units of ,
Polish soldiers irtio, from the fields of France, will perhaps even today ex- :
tend their hands to the Polish Army under General Dowbor-Musnicki, now engaged
in fighting the Germans; when the great President of this our adopted home-
land insists in his powerful voice upon the freedom and integrity of our 2^
nation; iben the whole world has arrayed itself against the Prussians, while
in every Polish heart lies the conviction that final victoiy is certain; in
such a momentous hour, we, the Polish Young Men's Alliance in the Land of
Washington, desiring to express the feelings with idiich our hearts are filled,
offer to those vfao are taking up the struggle, forming a new regiment, the
fourth, of otir gallant Polish Army in France, this new standard with the
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Poland must be victorious t u^ ^
"The prophesies have been fulfilled, our penance is done and the day of praise,
glory, power, and work for humanity is arriving for Poland. The knots are
breaking and the chains falling off, so fight, those who believes in God, so _^
that the sooner will the tombstone be pushed from our nation ami its suffering ^
ended. Follow it, follow this standard^ 0 Polish youth; follow it across the S
oceans and fl^it the Germans 1 God is with you — our hearts and the hearts of ^ ^ ^ ^
the lAiole world are on your side. ^ ^ r ^ - ,. p; —Hr
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I3il8 ceremony had so solemn and heartnoioYlng an effect that there
were tears to be seen in many eyes.
In a few short words, Wolski expressed his thanks for the honor done ^
him* In behalf of the Fourth Regiment » he guaranteed that the new ^
colors would see the walls of Poznan, Krakow, and Warsaw and that it would ^
be planted upon the walls of Gdansk* His address was followed by a collection rj
for the Polish Army and donations by the sponsors and societies. The ^
amounts collected will be made public as soon as the committee in charge o
and the local Citizens* Committee have completed their records « lo
The last number on the program was an address by the well-known American author, ^
W* Skaags, idio, as one who knows the Germans, cited scores of examples of their
machinations and baseness •
In conclusion, the chairman thanked the speakers, the participants in the pro-
gram, the clergy, and the gathered public for their participation in these
exercises* The audience then sang the American anthem, America, and the
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The same evening , a banquet was held at the Shexnan Park Hall, a fall
report of idiioh will appear in tomorrow* s issue •
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■fUiiu m&i\^, ■k-lx THE POLISH VBSSS CLOB ON THE SIIZDRB OF GHEIM : r?l At ,-)
At the last annual meeting of the Polish Press olub in CSiicago, the illegal
inclosion of the Chelm territory and the Galician border country within the
boundaries of the Ukraine by Austria and Genaany at the recent peace confer-
ence was discussed after Club matters had been disposed of • . r u% m.:
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Nicodemus Piotrowski, president of the Polish Roman Catholic Union and treas-
urer of the ^^lish Press/^ Club, called attention to the fact that during the
time tkAt the Oexman goremment was declaring that it was desirous of having r
Polish^ representation at the conference in Brzesc LitewsldL while only the Bol-
sherist goremment imB opposed to it, the German government was at the same ^
time treacherously disposing of Polish territoj^ without consulting or even in-
forming the Polish Regency in the Kingdom ^^uehy of Warsaij^; this proTes that
the Geznan gorertiment regards the Regency as its puppet, existing solely to act
in accordance with instructions from Berlin.
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John Wedda, editor of Mbwy Swiat ^em Iforl^^ pointed out tliat according to
the last etatietics gathered for the Russian Duma, irtiichy in its time, was
considering the exclusion of Chelm trooi the Kingdom, this territory was pop-
ulated by Poles to the extent of serenty to ei^ty per cent.
Dr« F. Itent-Dobija, yice-president of the Club, reminded ^ae gathering that _
Chelm is a country well saturated with the^blood of innumerable heroes idio pi
fought fbr faith and fjreedom. - ^^ . w># "^ -^
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ReTerend Strutynski, a Qreek Catholic pastor, denied that the statistical data ^*
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In his opinion t Chelm has a considerable Ruthenian population and cannot be ^^r c^ i
considered as Oncondltlonally Polish* He agreed, however, that this territory
had never been a cause for argument between the Ukraine and Gezmany, and that
for this reason the matter should have been settled between Poland and Ukrainla*
ly^^asecki, secretary of the Club, declared that the Gezmans were concerned
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only with ereatlng differences between the Poles and Ukrainians, and if only
for this reason the treaty in question is a crime against the Ukrainians as
well as the Volea.^r^^l i ^-^ ^.'-r t::- ':-"^\-y:-\...-'.^- :-:■.- .
After this discussion, the Polish Press Club unanimously voted the following
should :^r|^HiXy -^j^jo^i;, c.' ' "^ f^ -^^yK'J -^-il :-.. c: .■••'; ;r-=. " — ' - *■ ^.-d nl •J--...t^i2.;vk,
^ith the present terrific struggle of autocracy and militarism against the ^ ^^
dMiocratic trend in the interior organization of nations, and with the tendency
of all nations to striTe for independence, the Polish nation has accepted in
full the principles of the distinguished chief executive of the Ihiites States,^
Woodrow imison, the principles defended by tlbd incomparable heroism of the French, ^
Italians, and English, at idiose side the capable azpy of this country is now
ranged and our own Polish aimy is in process of f6rmation« - .: ; . u ^. *Q.^u.n^niii:g
"In accordance with these principles and with the age-old feeling of brotherhood
and inseparable spiritual union, the Polish nation wholeheartedly desires the
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oomplete Independenoe of the mcraii^an republic now coming to life, never
doubting that after general peace has been declared the relations between
Poland and Ukrainia will be of the friendliest nature* ,t
^Already this disposition of the Polish nation toward the Ukrainians and the
Ruthenians is such that any territorial disagreements , in as much as they -
should really exist, can be settled by conference between Poland and Ukrainian
The arbitrary inclusion of CShelm within the boundaries of Ukrainia, then, could
not have had as its aim the good of the Ukrainian people; rather did it hare
as its aim that which is equally haxmful to the Poles, Ruthenians, and Ukrain-
ians, namely, the creation of differences between kindred peoples, giving cause
for distrust and quarrels at the vary outset of their independent existence*
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"The Polish nation can never agree to allow the Czarisi* and Prussian governments
to continue taking away from the Poles their heritage, and ccorving and parti*-
tioning Polish territory at will, thereby making Poland politically and econom-
ically a pawn for the convenience of the conquerors and an aid in establishing
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*<!HaTing all this In mind^ the Polish Press Club of Chicago hereby raises its
Toioe in solran protest against the new pfortition^ whioh it refused to recog<
nize and rejects as an oatrage* With the most faithful memory to the litroio
sons of Chelm, irtio by their nartyrs* blood affirmed their union and brother-
hood with Poland, it Joins wholeheartedly with them in this painful hour as
an integral ||i|l of the same body, fired with the same faith->**as the source
and substance of the same life.
"John J. Ghrzanowski , president
**Dr« F. Tront«»DobiJa, vice president
**N« L« Piotrowskiy treasurer
f9> Piasecki, secretary
"Stanislaus Orpiszewski
"N. ZIotnicki
"S. Lewental
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IhdtMdk 2wi>«lDcmyt liv« 4f i91d»
OH AT caussni tridmfh for polish cadse
8S9OOO in Barad^i 15^000 In C6Ii80Qa
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(Skleiio F^onla again gara proof of its political mataritf^-^aa aaa
«n?aotad» Xren in apita of poor aaana of tranaportaticm and in apita of tka
obataalaa tliat wara to ba axpaatad on a holiday » tlia public arriyad at yaatas^*
day* a daaoaatration in aaah naabara and ao punctually aa to axcaad arcn tlia
iOEpactationa of tka aottdttaa in cbaxga of arrang«ianta« Sran tba coianuiitiaa
locatad farthar froa tha oca tar of tha city wara ralatiTaly aall rapraaantad^
vitt tba axaaption of tlia poliali aattltnanta in tha naighboring toaaat idiich
probably did not aand their rapraaantatiTas bacauce of the groat diatanca*
Ta0tarday*a doMaatration will long raaain in tha Aaaori aa of thaaa who parti- r:"
aipatad in it« ito graatad tha ddagataa of tha Foliah Army in Franca: ^^ w
■ajar Kaalowikl» Captain Wi«ncr» «id LiaMiaant Princa Pcaiatowaki; and alao
tha firat affiaial rapraaantatiTa of tha PtfLiah nation in lairiiiagtony raco0ilM#
allka by tha Vnltad Stataa ac by tha othar Allied goTamacata, In additica, wa
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I a DalMBlt atagkcwgrt ]tar« 4, 1918«
XT (Bcii€Bian) gr^attd the repreaentatlTM of other natioa8--*aboTe all^ those
of the United States; ne entartalned then with poap aad splendor*
We prored to these distiagnished gaests that despite our antAgonist*, despite
the daagers that wwbt threaten our national ezistenoOf despite our continuous
struggle, we hsTo not ceased to be uhat our Mother Poland always expected of
us— we hare not ceased to be Poles* tx-^^
Iba realitjr, Ohicilfo Folons celebrated a great holiday yesterday, the echoes
of liiich will undoubtedly resound across the ocean in the blood-and tear*soaked
land of Poland*
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A truly Spring day faTored by ideal weather did aueh to aake yesterday* s cele-
bration a success* Ihe sun shone from early Boming, and there was not a
doud in the sky all day* The Polish conmnities in which societies were
gathering for the parade were decorated with Polish and American flags* '^^t
the tlAO appointed by the ecHdttee in charge of the deaonstration, the socie-
ties lAidi were to aarch in the first dirision began to gather at the Polish -
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rr (Bohealaa) Nati«nal Alllanee Bulldiag, those of the second dlTiaioa at
Folai^l Ball, vhile those of the/third dlTlslon arrlred hj
streetcar and train at Michigan ATeane and Randolph.
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Not all of tlio 0oel6tia8 eoMpllad ulth Instraotlons, hcmmf^r; Inatead off
gathering at the daalgaatad poiatat thaif want to the placa at ahleh tha thi3*d
dlTlalon had gatharad* Otharat Bantlonad balow, arrlTed ao lata that thara
waa no plaaa for th«B in tha hall«
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Tha firat diTlaiant which waa to gather at tha Poliah National Alliance Build- ^
ing» left tha gathering plaee at alaren o^clodk in the aorning in the follow^
ing order: Platoon of police; Poliah Axaj Caralry froM the South Side and fron
Town of Lcka; repreaentatiTea of the Poliah Axmj; Company of Poliah Falcone
(sen and wcnan); repraaantatiTea of tha Pdiah ifT%BBi Poliah Anjr Organiaar
Rosjcki; a banner with the inacription ^nree Poland With An Outlet To The sea**;
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IT (Bobaaiaa) Sooats; I111bo1« Hational Ouard; AXllanoa of Polish Militazy
Soeloties; Woten^s FaLcoa naiits; allltazy sooietiea from the
Horth and South SidcMs; clTlliaa aoolotios from tha North and South Sldas;
Polish kaaj I^eutonaat Palaasowaki ; the Polish Denocratie Laagua of Cook
County; and tha Polish Citisaas* Club* Iha parada aoTod doan Dirision Street
to Ashland ATsnuey down Ashland to Jaokson Boulerard, and down Jaokson to — '
Hiohigan Arenue, ahere it Joined with the second and third diTisions already
waiting there#f^i^ ^Yi>-^^ • ^' ^"^'
0^;^m- ^:^f v-^^*^^:ij. :!^-^; i". .^^.> i Second DiTision '■' 'Y-. 'vxc:;^^, , ^i .'-^- i^, :.:%/; sr-m^^
The seoond diTision was to ecnsist of the military aocieties from the parishei^
of 8t# Adalbert, St« Anna, St» Oaaimirt St« Peter and Pmol, 3t» John of Ood,
and Heart of Jesus, and from Bridceport anl Hawthorne. The societies from
these commsnities and pariahes ware to gather at Pulaski Hall at tmn o'clock a
in the morning, bat only a few of them were present at the sppointed time^w^j
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HC (Boh«id.aB) Bie Paleoa societlM of Town of Lake«^that is. Rests Vf^ lOO^
105 9 and 133 of tlio Polish Faloons* Allianeo— gathered at ten
o^oloek at Slovaekl HiLll on the comer of 48th and Paulina Streets and Joined
the first dlTlslon at Ashland and 7aokson«
At about the sane time, Branehes 18, 64, 65^ and 67 of the Polish Toung Hens*
Alllanee In the Land of Washington left Slowackl Hall for their gathering
plaee at Michigan Arenue and Randolph*
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H«abers of Goimoll 39, P« N* A. polish National Alllanoj^, IndlTldual groups, o
societies affiliated with the K# Brodzlnakl Llbrarj, and natlcmal and church ""
societies of the parldies of St« Joseph, St« John of Ood, and Heart of Jesus,
gathered at SlovaOkl Hell at twelTo-^thlrtj. The7 left at one o*clo(d( on <?
elMfftexed #treetears for Jackson and Michigan, where thqr were to join the^' ''
other dlTlsloas* The Barshai of the second dlTlsion was Joseph Eukulskl* The
parade proceeded in the following order: Mirshal of the Citlzenfs Ccwnittee
of Td«i of LAe; 01tlsen*s Conittee; the edalnlstxmtors of Council 39, P. N« A«;
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17 (BotLColan) the 7. Slowaekl LlVrarj; and tlia E« BTodsinskl Llbrarj* Vollow-
Ing thasa wara liaibara of ladlYidual aoelatiaa, nuoberlng aararal
tlioaaand and lad by tbraa bnrta* ^
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tta national and elmrah aoalatlaa of St« Anna* a Pariah and Council 87 ^ P« R» A«
mat in front of Chopin Hall» 19th Straat and Hayne Ayaxna at alaran o^eltck in
tha Boming* Thqr loft at alaran-thirty by alaratad train to naat tha raat of
tha parada at Miehigan and Randolph* St« Adalbart^a and St* Caainir^a pariahaa
wara not Tory numaroualy rapraaantad* Only a fav aoeiatiaa and indiTidual ?•
N« A* groapa ooold ba aaan in tha parada » and thaaa had Joinad it doantoan*
Tha largaat of tha groapa wara tha Baainaaaaan^a and Craftanan^a Soeiatyi P« N*
A. Group 3, and tha Citizan^a Club of St* ASalbart^a pariah* S
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fta diTiaion froM Toan of Laka arriTad at tha Coliaaua ao lata that thara waa
no plaaa for it in tha hall;» ' Only Enkulaki waa allowad to antar with tha
atandard-baarara : I* Soigalaki with tha Italian flag^ F* Eoralawaki with tha
Poliah flagy Joaaph Sniaindci with tha Bngliah flag, I* Cegialaki with tha .
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IT (Bohtaiaa) jyMrioan flag» and John Podborsgr with tha FMneh flagi; The
Citis«M* Condttee was also glTsa seats in the hall , but the
rest of the aarehers had to retan to their hoaes* There were a few societies
Mlonging to this diTision that aanaged to take part in the parade and that
were giTon seats in the hall« These were: the Thaddeas Kosciusko Sharpshooters* ^
Society 9 Group S5S P« R. 0. V. polish Rcnnn Catholic Uhio^, of St« Peter and^ p
Psnl Parish; the Pulaski Uhlans^ Group 1, P« R* C. XT*, of 3t« Peter -and Paul >l7. ^
Pas^sh; the Polish Toung Men^s Alliaaee in the Land of Washington; the Tistulii P
Legioni, Group 1416 P* N* A* ; the Wilno Touth Society, of St. Adalbert's Parish; ^
and the Third DiTision of the Polish Anqrt ccmaanded by S# T. Vlosinski* g
S^i'"^^ . ^:'t% m^-^^f , " "m ^I'^^M^^^ '£'■ o-^^i Third DiTision '•-•^'-^'.?^ .^r^^--*:^ ^.•■^■■:^., r^ h. c* v^-^
The third diTisien, which was generally expected to be the SBallest, for a^^^^'
great aasy socijsties front outlying coHHunities were not expected to participate,
was the largest, contrary to all expectations* This was due to the fact that
aasy societies assigned to the first and second diTisioas Joined with it. The K
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17 (Bohaiian) third dlTlsloB eonslsted of the follcfviiig sdeietlM: St*^ ,.
norlands Society of st« Casiidr^s Parish; Society of Bernard
Abbot^ Oroap 329 P« R« C. TJ#; Frxybylaki^e basd; St. Adalbert Bishop aad^ [ ,
Martyr Society, Oroap 104, Association of Poles in ^America; Lobsow Society^,
Group 1169, Council 3, P* H* A; Cooncil 75, P« N« A», of Holy Innocents* \^"
Parish; St« Gasimir^s Coancil, Groap 796, P« N* A«, of Havthome; St« Michael* s %
Society, Group 344 P« R« G« n#, of South Chicago; St» StanisLams Kostka Society, ^
Group 8S5, P» R« C. XT«, of South Chicago; St* Martinis Society, Group 113^ ; , p
Association of Pdes in ABericai,^^ of south Chicago; Mazy Magdalene Society, ^ ^
Group SIC, P« R« C* TJ«, of South Chicago; St. Michael's Society, Group 267, g
P« R« CJ tr«, of South Chicago; the United Guards of Kosciusko and Pulaski, of ^*
South Chicago; the Q;ueeii*s Croen Sharpahooters Society, Group 474, P. R* C« 1T«, ^
of South Chicago; St. Al^ysius Society, of St. Peter and Paul Parish; the Holy .
Ti2^1a Mary Society, Group 81, P« R« C. U«; St. John The Baptist Society; Girls
of the Lend of PcdLand Socieby, Group 18S4, P« H. A.; the Heart of Jesus Society;
Council 80, P. H. A«; King of the Peasants* Socieby, Group 1386, P. N. A., of
South Chicago; King Boleslaus the Strong Society, Group 1944, P. N* A*, of South
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17 (BcheaiaB) (ai|.cago; 1hadd««i8 EoseitUBko Scouts, of Arondale; tlie Polisli^
D«ooratlo League of Cook Goontj, with an Aaerlean flag aieaaur-
lag three by tventT^foor f eet ^ic^; Aathony Dorakl Falcon Society (Wonen),
Neat 73, P« T. JU ^^ollah meona* Alllanc^; Enlghta of the Holy Virgin Mary,
Oaapaay Ilg of Soath CSilcago; felcciia* Society, Heat 71, P« T. A«, of Soath ^
Chicago; Polaakl Falcon Society, Neat 387, P« f. A«, of Pullnaa; the South ^
Chicago Cltlseaa* CoBBlttee; Jordan* a band, of South Chicago; Zgoda Society, /f
Oroup 327, P# N* A«, of South Chicago; the Standard of Victory Society, Croup C
11S6, P. N. A#; Senre Poland Society, Oroup 1936, P;. N» A.; St« Peter and Paul ^
Society, Group 18, P# R« 0. U.; Pollah Falcon Society, Nest 133, P* F« A«; 2
Battle Standard Society, Oroup 1830, P« N« A^; Pollah Peoplea* Society, Oroup ^
1739, V. TX. Jul Mother of Ood Society, Oroup 179, P. B. C. V.; Mother of Ood
Society, Oroup 1198, P. R. C. V.i of St« Anne* a Pariah; Bartoa^ Olowackl Society,
Oroup 1935, P. N. A«; St/ Sebaatlan^a Society, Group 135, P* N*. A#, of St. Anne* a
Pariah; Liberty Union Society, (Sroup 1797, P» N. A., of St. Anne«8 Pariah; and
St# Stephen* a Society, Oroup 1086, P* R. C. TJ* ^-?^.
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17 (Bohwu) ¥ia Guard Haralial of the South Chicago societies listed aboTO
was F« B^MVskl, who was assisted by Slkorskl* Qie Sou^
Chicago societies arrlred at the gatherlog place In twelre chartered cars*
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A few minutes before the program began, a few more societies were allowed to
enter the hall, but as there were no aapty seats, they had to content then-
selTcs with standing roosu Thesw societies were: Dnm of Liberty society,
Qroup 234, P« W. A. j^llsh Women's Alliance of Merlca^^; and the Under the
Banner of Pulaski Society (women) • Qie meM>ers were all dressed In Cracorlan
costumes* One society from Kensington was also permitted to enter* ; ^ ;a >-: 2
At three o'cloek, Dr* W* Eufleiiskl, Grand Marshal of the parade, escorted 0 t> .
Paderewskly the letter's wortby wife, and other guests to the platfoxm* A
Terl table storm of applause and cheering arose as they mounted the stand* A
moment later, the Polish delegation frcm France entered the hall and took :f
their places upon the platfoxm amid tumultuous applause* ^ ^i. . ^^1 "^
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IT (Bch€Ml«n) Bi^ were aceoiqpanied by Lleatenant O'Brien, iBterpreter for
the delegat lolly and a lieutenant of the Serbian amy, espe-
cially delegated to attend this doionatratlon.
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The prcgraa of the dMonatratlon was carried oat ae followa:
The gathering was called to order by John W* Thoiaa^ Ufaanber of the ^erlcai'
Patriotic League t aho called upon Jacob M^ Dickinson, president of the National
Security Leegue, and f enter Secretaxy of War, to preside. Ghalraan Dickinson
then called upon the Rereread W« Zapala, cha]^aln of the Polish Axsqr, to read C^'
the InTOcatlon, foUovlBg idilqh the chalrMan dellTcred a speech# ^
9|fferlca* was then sung by the Phllaret Choir and the audience, accoapanled by
Kipkowskl's band. foUowlBg this, the audi wee sang the Pdlsh national anthm
'^Boxe Cos Pelske** /3oA Sara PidLandT*) acccapanled by the band, after which the
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17 (BQh€Biai) band played the maraallaiaa^* From tliis point , the prcgnai ;^|.
proceeded in the fcUowing order;
m-mf;^.4p Addreaa hy Ignaee !• Faderemki* '^
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m^:^^'^-^^^' ■ Addreaa by Clarence Darrov« -^- . ." ^» ■ • „^,
^^^'^r 'Iddreaa by Major Joaeph Koslovaki on behalf of the Poliah
.. jLny in France*
Addreaa by Lieatenant Skobd on behalf of the Serbian aray*
4 ^^#t^ Addreaa by J. J. anfaal on behalf of the Bohaaian Itational Alliance.
^^f% Addreaa by Dr. A. Ziaakini on behalf of the Southern Slava* _
Addreaa by T« M« Hdinaki on behalf of the Poliah erganiaationa^ the o
National Coflaittee, and the Poliah Military CoHBiaaion*
pp > V Roading of the reaolutiona by John T. aaolaki^ vhich the gathering ^
fefej^.-i^r> , unaniaooaly adopted*
In concilia ion* the audience aang *»Jeazcze Polaka Nie Zginela**. ^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^
IiOat/^ to the accospaniwant of the band, and followed irith **Boze Coa Polake*^»t
ni€f dCKmatration ended at 6:40 o^dock in the ereningr Ibe greater portion of
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IT (Bohemian) those in the audience left for their homes, while those having
tickets for the banquet to follow, proceeded to the Morrison Hotel*
On the whole, it can be said that the mass meeting, as well as the demonstra-
tion in the streets, turned out unexpectedly well. The inspiring speeches
stirred us to even greater efforts in the cause most dear to us and gave us
courage and hope that liberty will soon dawn for our unfortunate homeland*!
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^Vr. Chairman, honored guests, honored clergy, and countrymen: Since the liouSr
is already latei, I.will not keep you with a long address* This is a day for ;^
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IT (Bbhaoiian) our friaods^ our brothar Slavs, and so wa hava parmittad tham
to dascriba to us tbalr faalings in rageurd to tha Polisli
Illation. Wa ara d^iabrating an unusual arant today, unusual bacausa it is
tha first of its kind to ba calabratad by Chicago Pol as • Today wa ara ,,
i^aating and paying homaga to our raprasantativa of tha National Committaa
in Paris, our raprasantatiya of tha Polish nation to ^ha goTarnmant of tha
JJhitad Statas. That raprasantativa is a worthy man, a man of graat haart^ -u
a man irtiosa fama rasounds throughout tha world, whosa ganius has in tha past
won raspact for Poland, and today, whan tha fata of that nation hangs in tha
batahca, hkB aacurad aid for har« This nobla man is tha baloTad and worthji^
llg^ea J# Padarawski« ^^
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/*Wa graat and i>ay homaga also to tha honor ad guasts from across tha ocaan ^
who haya come to us from tha hospitabla land of France in order to bacoma^ j^n
-acquainted with us, to Join handa with us in mutual effort* These are ^W'm^
our countrymen, soldiers ikio haya the loya of their country not only '^m'(p-.fm..
Jiiipon their lips, but haya proved it indeed, for thay have already. ^^ #-^#^' ^^
flaked their lives; they ware willing to sacrifice their lives for th%] ^ / ftm
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IT (Boli6Hl«i) firMdos of our eountzy* Thej bMr% efm% here to tall us that the
Poliirii azsy in Franeo asiatB, that it la growing with aaah day^f
that thia azsj ia ready to take ita place at the Alliea* alia ao that |ogether^
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Ithey can deatroy our anaHy* ri^ ..-.f*- -j.-^,.^. . ->^:-;- .. .^. • ■^^^- ^^^k^^^f ^.^s,^\ ,.>:--^^^^
^Balored and worthy Kr# Paderewakit It ia a aoorca of great Joy and honor to ;^
Be to mqnraaa gratitude for your fruitful cfforta on behalf of the national^ j^
Coaaittee and therefore on behalf of all of the Polish organizationa represented^
\if thta CcHBittae, and to aaanre yon that four Million Pdea atand behind you f ^r;
end are ready to accept your Ifaderahip; they are ready to work with you until -o
Poland ia frae^ independent^ and unitedt Jo
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^And you 9 honored gueata froa Surcpe^ accept our aasurance that we welccaie you
with open hearta^ the hearta of Polea who will work with you willingly. Tour f^
alaaion ia to increaae the nuiiber of sen in the PoliA aray* We will help you
in ererythiag* We cmly aak that you take good care of the addiera we are
aending you fr<M jteerica, and I hare hopea that when you return to Surope^ you
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Hr (Boh«id.«i) win tak« your pl«o«8 at the head of their ranks aad that under
^ t^ a the banner of the Ihite Segle yoa will lead them to liberate
1 "^Hareaw^ Krakow^ Po^aeBf and Danslg; that you will lead theoi over Oeraan bodlea
l;^ ibo our Poland, united and free fron the Carpathian Mountains to the Baltic Sea***
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III H (Lithuanian) jj^,.^i . ... APPEAL TO OUR BROTIffiR , ,.^ „,,.,..,„
I G (Lithuanian) . r..« ' .! LITHDMIAIB IK AMERICA. ,;:!"_;
(From the Polish-Lithuanian Society,
* ■ ffet^^io'i o^ Lublin I, Group 378, Polish National Alliance)
POLISH
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Brethrenl At our last meeting, on the ninth of February, the unfortunate
ipolitical situation which is being created by the present European war be-
itween our nations, Poland and Lithuania, who have been joined in brother-^^^
hood fpp, centuries . was dtsaHssed in detail and with great emotion. >;^ r^th^-
Prussian intrigue on the one hand, and on the other hand certain Lithuanians
who are Prussian sympathizers and who seek personal gain rather than the good
of the people, have brought matters to such a point that Poland and Lithuania
will become enemies by the dissolution of that Union which, at the cost of so
much sacrifice on both sides, was effected centuries ago for the protection
of both nations against the rapacity of the Teutonic Knights. Prussian plans
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V J III H (Lithuanian) and intrigues would array one nation against the other, ;
I G (Lithuanian) thus weedcening both, so that they can more easily be
V^ . swallowed by insatiable Prussian militarism, which breathes ;
hatred for both countries. . ^ . . ., < i] i-^..,. ::^
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Lithuanians! Be on guardi ^ =^
The scheming of the Prussians translator's note: Literally, those who hold <Z
the robes of the Teutonic Knights/ i^ ^<^ ^^ will of the people in the Lithu- ^
anian cottages; it is not the voice of the honest hearts from the beloved jv^ S,
plains and woods in the Niemen valley. It is the voice of .the Kaiser's sympa<* ^
thizers, of whan there are plenty everywhere today; it is the voice of those
who thus far hanre not been able to exploit the nation because they were known^^
and held in check; it is the voice of those who are followed, as by a per-^ ^^
sonal bodygueard, by the German army in spiked helmets and with fixed bayonets.
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The hirelines of the Prussians, preparing their carefully
thought-out schemes fbr the pexmanent destruction of the ^
two nations most dangerous to Prussia — ^Poland and Lithu-
ania— are working zealously, while we, lulled by the hope of ostensible free-
dom, are waiting in blithe inaction.
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Look back into hi story I From the year 1120, \^en the Teutonic Order of the^^*X^^'^
Cross was created, Poland and Lithuania were for whole centuries subjected >[J
to the same thing that Poland and Belgium and other nations are suffering today, 5
under the pretense that they (the Knights of the Cross) were spreading Ohris- S
tianity. The time came when Poland and Lithuania realized that for the good
of both nations, union was indispensable. In 1386, Ladislaus Jagiello, the
Lithuanian Grand Duke, married Jadwiga, the Queen of Poland — not because there
was any lack of beautiful daughters of Lithuanian boyars. The Queen of Poland
sacrificed her own love to marry Jagiello, for the existence of both nations
depended upon the union of these royal families* This upset all of the German
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III H (Lithuanian) plans and finally led to war — and to the great battle of ^
I G (Lithuanian) Grunwald, vjhere in 1410 the heroic Lithuanians, Poles, and
-^^:-^r:<.y-^^:y^-^.^ 'Ruthenians crushed the power of the Knights with their
blood. In 1569, Poland and Lithuania effected the Union of Lublin, and, by
so doing, held off for centuries the misfortune that faces us todayiw^roy j.
Today, however, we lack the men of Jagiellonian times. Today, Lithuania travels ^
another road because the Germans wish it, because there are Lithuanians who p
serve Germany and not Lithuania, who, in accordance with German wishes, are ^^ ^
breaking away from the nation to which freedom from the Geiman yoke is as dear g
as to the Lithuanians. Their policies seek to destroy the Union with Poland, >~
for Geiman plans today are the same as they were before Grunwald — to separate g
and create differences between two kindred nations, to create a lasting hatred oi
between two peoples, so that they will never again stand shoulder to shoulder
for their own mutual benefit, as they did in the fields of Grunwald, so that
by this alone they will more easily be vanquished, this time forever.. .^..^^
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III H (Lithuanian) Our voioes, by the decision of the Union of Lublin Society
I G (Lithuanian) I^ are jointly the voices of Lithuanians and Poles , banded
together in this Society, ^te cry to you, brethren: Wiake^
upt ' Write! Speakl Protest against the degradation of the splendid work of
the Lithuanian princes, Ladislaus and Witold, scmctified by the blood of Lith--
uania and the united nations! Raise your voice in w€uming and protest, for
Lithuania, Poland, and Ruthenia, lured l^* a fcd.se hope of freedom at Geiman /
hands, are entering a tomb upon which the blasphemous Gennan hand is carving
a false statiie to freedom* ,... v.,. ...^ ....-^ ■v.>^,;>iw-^>^--^^^^ .'lT'-:'^M'''.^M.x *i';t^?^^^>2?^^*''?^i:'---'"'"^
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•^ ^-^^^.^ BAMjPBT HBID AT MORRISON HOOSLta^ >:di^ matl>?>. »0^»
A banquet nas held yesterday evening in the great dining hall of the Morrison
Hotel* The banquet was an official reception for Paderewski and the Polish
Military Mission, and was arranged by the National Security League and sereral
prominent Poles* There were about a thousand persons present. Phrenetic
applause and eheers greeted Paderewski as he entered the hall with his irife
and the Polish Military Mission*
The InYocation was read by the Reverend Nawrocki » after which the food was
served (no liquor)* The program of this memorable evening then followed*
The program was opened with a lengthy address by John W« Thomas, vice*president
of the Ibtional Security League, after which he called upon John F* Smulski to
act as toastmaster* After delivering a short and pertinent address, Smulski
called upon each of the prominent speakers at the main table<i, ^ , ^
An abundance of beautiful speeches flowed to aiiguished Polish heaort^s. filling
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thma wtth new hope and fiith in tbe rebirUi of the PdLiaih n^ion. NeTer| .
))ef ore In this country had so nany friendly and sincere words been spoken of f ;
Poland and her scms as at the demonstration at the Coliseum and later at the
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/Text of speech by Capt. Wagner of the Polish army omitted in trahslationj^
Faderewski, in his address ^ praised the efforts of American Poles for the Polish <^
cause, the presidents of organizations being singled out for special praise. p
Among others, he mentioned Casimir Zyehlinski, president of the Polish National t^
Alliance. He called all of them his friend and thanked them for their efforts §
thus far. The text of his splendid address will appear in tomorrow's issue.
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Ihe speeches alternated with the numbers on the program of music, during which
the Philaret Choir sang sereral times, receiring wellr earned applause. Mrs. H.
Staulski sang beautifully, as usual; she was heard in *'Piekna Basis** ^/^(Miutiful
BasijT^ and *Teace Triumphal,** receired a storm of applause. Thaddeus Wronski,
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our ffetmouB opaxatie aingar, alao aasg, and naa foread by tha ioyilliLda
ratum for aararal ancoraa* In tha and, Wronakl and Ura. Smulaki aang a baauti-
ful duat, which tha applauaa df tha andianoa foread tham to rapaat. Tha piano
aeccnapanimant waa playad by Sdgar Nalaon. B. A. Rybowiak diractad tha Philarat
Choir. • ^ v;^ -
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Savaryn Kujawaki playad tha anthen ^Amarica^ on tha organ whila tbA audianca roaa .^
to ita faat and aang. Tha banquat waa condudad with tha ainging of **Amarica* jZ
and ••Jaazoza Polaka Nia Zbinalm^ ^^land ia Not Tat Lost/. J -- ^^ f ^
it ahould ba addfd that at t^ bagin£big oif tha ^bfl^ |
raad thraa lattara and talagrama axpraaaing tha baat wiahaa of Sacratary of t ^
War Bakar^ Colonal Urn Fan, Comniandant of tha Poliah anay training camp at "^"^^ ;^
Niagara on tha Laka^ and Colonal Martin of Waahington, all of which wara anthu-
aiaatically racaivad by tha audianca » for thay wara vary aincara.
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**llr« Cbalnaan: It was in the first days of the great World War and before the
time irtien our country decided that it was necessary to Join with the Allies
against the Prussian threat that thinking people of this country created the t^
patriotic organization known as the ^^Nation^ Security League^ ."^^t was this
organization that first raised the cry for preparedness in this country. It
spread warning after warning in order to awaken the cotintry and to prepare it
for the ineritable. Persons act Its in public life, our most ardent patriots ^
both men and women, sacrificed much time and effort to accoBiplish that aim: |^
namely 9 to create an organization that would* stand guard over the sentiments _
and loyalty of the many peoples of the United States in those trying timi% that C:^
would overcome unpatriotic tendencies, that would give new spirit and enthusi- ^
asm to indifferent Americans, and that would awaken the interest and fire the
patriotism of those whose Americanism was nerer externally displayed and irtiose
loyalty was never put to a test« This organization accomplished an enoxnous
task, for it awakened the spirit of the American nation, which, for many, many
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yiars bad lain doznant^ atlfled by political quarrels or by tha obaaa^^
after gold. Howerery the greatest acconplishment of the League nas the
diseoTery that ano&g the oitiseus and residents of the country was a contingent
of people heretofore ignored , unsrecognized , and often even ridiculed^ the so-
called aliens of American or f eareign descent • To the ainazeDLent of native
AaerieanSy the League discovered an eleiaent consisting of millions of people — ^
and I really mean millions^ although it sounds unbelievable — both men and women ^
of many differwLt countriesj speaking maoy languages, of many religions , and of r=
a variety of views and tendencies, who are filled with an ardent patriotism ^
for America and its institutions. Upon being properly informed , they /these S
nany peoples/ easily understood that in America lies the future of the world, S
that upon the independence of America depends the independence of the world, ^
that American democracy most become world democracy, or else Prussian barbarism '^
will put the world into chains of slavery. ^lm»-^mKm'
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**And thus the League opened wide its gates and invited foreign«-bom residenti
of the l^ted States to its counsels and to participeteiaits patriotic woxk.
As a seidofflcial American body, the League has welcomed representatives and
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delegates trom nany differaiit oountries, as well as rapresentatiTes of the
^lied goTemments.^ Today » the League welccaies with onioh pleasure and real^ ^
sincerity the great repx^sentatire of the Polish National Cooimittee /in nranceJT,
recognized by the Allied goremments and by the United States ih NoTember,
great artist and indefatigable worker » that great statesman , beneftictor of
huBaaity, and ehanpion of libarty, Ignacy Jan Faderewski. (Applause)
*n:t is with sincerity and honor that wcTgreet the Polish Military Mission _
Rrance in the person of Major Joseph Kozlowski, a Tolnnteer in the l^moh Amy p
erer since he was eighteen years old* Major Eozlowski was in aetiye serrioe t^
in AfiPica^ Madagascar 9 and lurope for a great aany years; he was decorated for g
brarery many tiaes^ and rose from priTate to corporal, sergeant, adjutant, and ^
finally, captain. For brarery undar fire, he was made a Caralier of the Legion g
of Honor. He was transferred to the Polish Amy in France with the rank of major ^
*nie greet Captain John Henry Isgner, a professional soldier, lAio returned to the
Arench serrice in 1914 and serred in the infantry in Normandy. He took part in
many battles, including the battles of the Mama and the Sonme, where, although
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his leg nas riddled with the enemy's bullets. He refosed the aid of hiB
conpanions and oontisued to lead his company in battle. He was made a menber
of the Legion of Honor, and in ]>eoember he nas transferred to the Polish Army
with, the rank of captain* w ^^^^^
^'Captain Stanislaus Grodzki fought in the famous Slerenth Regiment of the f ;^
Russian infantry. Wounded sereral times, he was decorated for braTery in one 3
of the fiercest battles with the Hindenburg forces at the Mazurian Lakes. Only "^
three regiments surrived the battle. Of that battle, however. Captain Grodzki, C
although he was badly wounded, is the only one c^JLve today^** T^#f It^ an^^t gg
(Voices from the audience): >Phaxik God for that.* (Applause) ^$a§vt^i i^y fti^' la
it 'r\- ta^ •• .^Ei*>>^ifc '^A'r
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Soulski continUj^; "Howerer, his wounds were so serious that the docton^^-t
doubted that he would recorer. (Applause)^v;i^5:^r ^^^v^-^-f^^ .^,.:%Qm^^. vmmMi^Btmmi
^Lieutenant Prinee Stanislaus Foniatowski enlisted and sesrred in the French ^^li
Army. He served capably as a courier between the battle front and Paris. He :
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nas wotinded f our tines » and was awarded the Cross of Sorvlce by the French
goTemment* Poniatoirskl was transferred to the Polish Army in France with the
rank of lleatenant. (Applause)
finally 9 one iriiom we oanhot omit to mention—Lieutenant Jack 0*Brieni who was
decorated for brayery in battle; he was ihcxirably crippled in the battle of
Yerdim. O'Brien. was assigned to the Polish Military Mission by the French gov-- ^
emment* (Applause)
"These men^ and the Poles who are fortxinate enough to find themselves on American ^-^
soil 9 as well as those in Poland who for a hundred and twenty-five years have 3
been oppressed by three tyrants , who in each generation have protested by force ^-
of aims and sacrifice of blood against the Hohenzollems , the Ha|>sburgs, and ^
Bomanovs, and who have been on the Prussian battle front for ten centuries — all ^
of them understand the meaning of loyalty to the United States. They understand
our great President Wilson (applause) ^ and they understand that no matter how
much sacrifice is necessary for the Allied cause ^ there can be no peace without
victory^ there can be no freedom for the persecuted nations of the world until
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^ the real symbol of freedom^ the Star-Spangled Banner, wins a decisive cmd
^Inal victory^ .v ^^^.'.^r'^ . . rir^m^'-- .-.*.cv.,
Dzlennlk ZiriaAowy, Uar. 4, 1918
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^At this moment 9 Ur. Thomas has infoimed me of a letter addressed to the National
Seovirity League from Secretary of War Baker, expressing his ¥reirmest regards to
today's gathering* The letter arrived late because of a delay in the mails.**
j^iert of tiblegrams and letters omitted by translato^. #f i^fu^^ri^a ^i^tf^
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^ ^» NATICKAL SBCDRirr LEAGUE WILL HONOR POLISH NATION ->« ' ?« >? Ii??«y|
11531 THRODGS ITS REPRESENTATIVES -^^ « nno^-apy aM ,
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The tbird of Haroh will be a day f Qrerer to be remembered not only by the Polei^
of Chioago but by those of the whole country. On this day» the Polish nation
will be taken off the list of foreign countries and grouped with the Allies by
the Anerican Security League. The League^ which held its convention in Chicagd ^
a few days ago and under the honorary leadership and with the actire participa«> <Z
tion of former president Taft considered ways and means of assuring victory for Ig
the United States in the World War^ desires to honor our heroic nation for its S
readiness to support the American cause and the cause of freedom for all natiou ^
with its own Polish army. A group of the most prominent members of the National
Security League, with the participation of the governor of Illinois, wishes to
express publicly its high esteem of the Poles, and at the same time to reaffirm
its inseparable union with that people in the holy war for the triumph of the
ideals of Washington, Kosciusko, Lincoln, and Wilson«n.«It will be a demonstration
in honor of the oldest and most faithful ally of the United States which, during
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the war for independence in this country, infleadbly served the cause of liberty.
For a hundred and twenty years Poland has fought against the autocracy andi^^^
tyranny of its conquerors in a series of insurrections; with ceaseless and limit-*
less sacrifice, with strong and unswerving faith, and with a perennial persever-
ance, it has defended the liberty established at the Oder and^ the Sale and at the
gates of Kiev by Boleslaus the Brave, strengthened by the defeat of the Teutonic
Knights of the Cross by Jagiello ^n 14107, and made sacred by the Union of awr
Lubl^ln /mith Lithuania/* During the spread of the tyranny of the conquerors,
their expansion of power took place in territories unlawfully oppressed; the '-
war between the nations of Europe has now disclosed the mortal wounds inflicted
upon humanity by this evil system, and has disclosed Poland as a fortress stand-
ing in tefense of the national welfare of all oppressed peoples. President
Wilson has rendered Poland an immortal service, in that through the smoke of v
the (Conflagration, through the barbaric indifference /to humanity/ of the advanc-
ing Germans, he has heard that faithful echo iriiich for a hundred and twenty- five
years has proclaimed the battle for liberty, and in the annals of that fi^t has
written down the namer of Poland as the oldest ally of the United States*
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The National Security League moves along the path appointed by our president ,
and with ardor hastens to honor that Polish name for its faithfully rendered
and recognized services* Poland will be honored through its representatives*
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Among those representatives, our beloved Ignacy Paderewski occupies the firsts ^^^
place* It can rightfully be said of him that he gained fame in foreign landa"^^^""^
and brightened the name of Poland with that fame throughout the world, in order rj
to serve Poland at its most critical hour amid the Polish people of Merica-«>ri^ ^
amid that people who so ably represent the ideals of liberty, and who so eff ec- o
tively defend the precepts of freedom and the inalienable rights of our /pblista^
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nation. Ignacy J* Paderewski has come here to us, to the Polish el6ment> inM ^
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i^erica, whidi, with all its freedom, nobility, sacrifice, and strong faith^ ^
represents a full realization of the principles of the Constitution of the
Third of Hay, for it represents such a widespread and complete ennoblement of >.
our people that class and party distinctions are destroyed, while instead there^
has arisen the collective force of a unified people* Toward canpleting this Wm
solidarity and turning it toward the inflexible defense of the Polish cause,
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Paderowskl has labored since the outbreak of the war, and from the first mcnnent
that he arrived here he co-operated with us in this; at the same time, he has . _
21 ever ceased to work for a wholehearted union with the nationalist element in
I^oland and with our people in France* He was the first and most idealistic
representative of our nation*;s principles of freedom; and even before the Polish
National Committee was created in France and he was entrusted with its representa-
tion with the government of this country he held high the standard of Polish
independence. This faithful heroism of a great man who has given himself heart
and sooX to his country, this all-inspiring fire of real desire for liberty/
this insistence that everything possible be gained for the Polish cause to raise
Poland and make her happy, to make the whole world wonder at her, awakens for
Paderewski a general esteem and admiration, and for this reason the National i
Security League desires to honor him first. ■■:r,^--^r-:::--^'^--:.-':t:
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Our Polish Amy, our pride and joy, is sending three other representatives to*
participate in the reception. The National Security League will receive these
delegates from the Polish Army as representatives of united forces of the -^^f
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AH. t>OLISB OilGANIZATIQNS TO ATTBIID
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At the presesit time, all indications show that the reception to be '^
held in honor of the general staff of the Polish Army on Sunday ^^
Uaroh 3, at the Coliseum, nbbash Avemie and 16th Street, will be em Mv
impressiTe occasion. Since this is the first opx)ortunit7 Chicago
will hare to greet the represttitatives of the Polish Army, all the Poles of
Chicago and Ticinity should participate. There should be tens of thousands ^^
of people in the parade to the Coliseum, and that great hall should be filled
to capacity, for it will be a happy day for us when we see with our own eyes
the ccnmanders of the Polish Army in France~an army created by ourselTes, of
our own flesh and blood.
The representatives of various Polish organizations, eonnunitiesV ana groups
held a meeting yesterday in the Polish Women* s Alliance Building to discuss
the initial actiTities. Casimir Zychlinski, president of the Polish National
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Alliance^ presided and John Wedda acted as secretary, ^r m^ > ^tans#i#a^fcl|
Organizations and communities were represented as follows: The Polish National |
Alliance by C« Zyohlinski, Joseph Magdziarz, Ura. M« Sakowski, S. Dodek, and ,^
N» E* Zlotnicki; the Polish Roman Catholic Union by Ignace Wroblewski, J. ^
Jankowski» and Dr« Klarkowski; the Citizens* Committee by W« Szrojda, John - »
Wedda 9 and N* J. Ferlowski; the Polish Women's Alliance by Mrs. A* Nempan and ^
Miss S. Napieralski ; Circuit Xt, Polish Falcons Alliance by Mrs. A* Wisla and ^
W» Lubicz; Polish Alma Mater by T* Blachowski; Association of Polish Priests by ^
Reverend W» Zapala^ and Reverend Pieczykonski; Polish Lawyers* Association by o
Judge E* Jareckiy L* Nyka and Joseph Lissak; Polish Physicians* Association by to
Dr. R« Fietrzykowskl and Dr. W. Kuflewski; Polish Businessmen's Association by §
Adam Hibner; Polish Organists* Association by A. Barczynski; Polish Singers* ^
Alliance by R. Goszczynskl; Polish Association of Real Estate Agents by N. xe "^
Bereczkowskl ; Polish Tailors* Association I7 N. Plucinski and John Ciesnik;
Alliance of Polish Military Societies by John Przymorski and Tytus Jachimowicz;
Town of Lake Citizens* Subcommittee by S. KLeehamer and lU Hojnacki; St. Ftaiicis
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/FBTiahJI^ hj J. Rossklewiez; Kensington hj Joae^ Splker and S« Strzelecki; ^
A:vondalo by Albert Daniss; St; Helen's ^wriah/^ hj John Rosa and A* Hlbner;^'
Polish Press Club by J, R« Plasecki; South Chicago by S* Dudek; St. Hedirig*s '
j^BTial^ \>7 Ignaoe Iroblewski; Military Ccanmission by John J. Przyprawa; ^^| ^
National Board by Henry Setmajer and C. Zychlinski; D2Aennik Zwiazkomy l^ ' ^S
Henry Lokanski; Dzlennlk Narodowy by K. Platkiewlcz; Dzlennlk Chieagoskl by ^
Thomas Laseokl ;- Harod Polskl by Z. Stef anowlcz ; and Kuryer Polski by L. ^^ fTJ
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The Sxecutlfe Conmlttee, with its president, Zychlinski, at the head, ascer- #^
tained that the representatlTss of the general staff of the Polish Army in ^
France would be officially welcocied by Americans, through the National ^
Security League, which welcomed Joffre and other commissions of the Allies
arrlTlng in Chicago* The gathering was told that the participation of Poles
in ttils reception would only be supplementary end that it really ought to be
a political manifestation on the largest possible scale* To proye that we
are worthy of haring our Army delegation officially greeted by Americans, our
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part lelpat ion in tha parada and in the mass meeting should he more ertensiye
than arar before; aar> that the Loop will be filled with Poles as a sign that
all Polish hearts beat together, that there is no Pole idio does not cherish
and work for freedMu a,^ « i# ^
After a diseusaion as to how the organizations and coaDmonities are to be ^ ^
represented in tha principle ccnmittee, it was decided that this committee p
consist of fifteen persons • The following were named: Judge Jarecki as <^
chairman, D. Hojnacki, S. Strzalecki, A. Hibnar, Miss £• Napieralski, J* 3
Jankowaki, Joseph Spikar, A* Karcxynski, Uary Sakowski, S. Dudek, U. Bere-> ^
ezkofwaki, T* Jaehimowicz, Agnes Wisla, and W» Lubicz. Acknowledgement was o
made to the community of Town of Lake whidi has already begun preparations ^
and will participate axtensiyely in the manifestation* H ?
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It was decided that each organization should issue to its members an appeal
for the largest possible participation. The press committee is to consist of
all the newspaper repreaantatiTsa itio ware present at the meeting.
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Sinbe such a mass iMetiog as this should be a greater manife station than i I
Chicago has erer seen before, it was decided that the pastors of all forty-^^
fire Polish parishes in Chicago be personally asked to appeal from the fulpit
to their parishioners, the military and church societies, and to all parish
^oups to participate in the manifestation • Each member of the Committee of
Fifteen will visit three i>arishes« A separate written invitation has been ^
sent through the mail to the Polish priests of the National Security League*
At the meeting of the Committee of Fifteen which followed immediately, the
following parade committee was chosen: A« Wolski, N« J. Przynorski, Dr» *
Kuflewski, A. Ruszczyk and S« Eleehamer. Details of the parade will be
decided at a meeting of the representatives of all societies ^ organizations,
communities, and citizens* committees, vbich will be held on Tuesday at the
Polish Women** Alliance Building.
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It should be added here that on Uarch 3 a banquet will be held in honor of
the Polish Army delegation at the Morrison Hotel* Tickets may now be purchased
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FAHSWSLL BANQDIT FOR K« J. WUSCUECKI
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Yesterday erening the friends and colleagues of K. J. Wleblieckii former #^'
nanager of the folish National Allianoe publications and at present recruit-
ing officer for the Folish Army at Recruiting Center II , honored him at a.
farewell banquet held at the headguaarters of the Polish Press Club at
2138 Pierce Avenue* Wiechecki is leaving for New York.
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Amon£ the guests present, besides Wiechecki himself/ were Judges Cdurtney and
jC'^jl/ ^^^^71 Jp^BlMixJ Zyoihlinski, the president of the Polish National Alliance;
7* Zawilinski and J. Hagdziarz, the secretary and treasurer of that organiza-
tion, respectively; R» Majewski, A* Esycki, S« Wrobel, Z. Ulanowski,
H# Boryeiewlcz, W» Grabowski, H« Lokanski, S. Lewental, H« Setmajer, M. Szubert,
B» K61akow8ki, E* Piatkiewicz, P» Piasecki, W. Rzeszotarski , I* Osostowicz,
S# Orplszewski, W* Wrzesinski^ F* Nowak, Dr. W« Balcerzak, the new recruiting
officer for Center II, Alexander Wolski, N« K* Zlotnicki, F. S. Bare, T« Rygier,
W« Lubicz, S. Grzybowski, T« Paszkowski, Z. Bronikowski, and M* Perlowski«
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IT The first speaker was Z. Ulanowskl, who has been one of Wiechecki*s
close friends for many years. He explained the reasons why Wiechecki*s
closest friends had arranged the banquet, and, after presenting the guest of
honor with a gold watch as a memento from those friends, he called upon '
Zychlinski to act as toastmaster. Zychlinski declined this honor in favor
of judge LaBuy.
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Almost everyone present spoke a few words, lauding Wiechecki*i activity in a*
Chicago during his many years* residence here, both in Alliance and Falcon
matters and in social and club work. It is impossible to annotate all of
the speeches that were made, but it can be said that in all of them rang a -
sincere, friendly vote, as if whispering: '*We are sorry to see you leave,
but go~irti0re your Polish heart and your duty call youl«»jtt, m' STm #^4
Some of the speakers were: Zychlinski, for the Polish National Alliance;
Magdziarz and Zawilineki, in behalf of the same organization; S. Orpiszewski,
editor-in-chief of Dziennik Zwiazkowy; F. S. Bare, as a friend of many
years* standing; and N. E. Zlotnicki and H. Lokanski, in behalf of Ad Astra
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IT Soolety, Group 1398 of the Polish National Alliance, from whioh a ^
great many laeinbers have enliated in the Polish and American armies J^^^
Other speakers were: M« Perlowski, former president of the Citizen* s Com-*
mittee of Chicago; F« Ksydci, a Colleague from Wiecheoki^s days with^V^^I'
Dziennik Zviazkovy; Alexander Wolski, his successor as recruiting officer; ^
H# Setmajer and W« Rzeszotarski as colleagues from the Alliance; Dr. Balcerzak
as a recruit in the Polish Army, in the medical corps of vbich he enlisted
recently; S» Grzybowski, the new general manager of the Alliance publications;
W« Lubicz in behalf of the Polish F^cons* Allianee; S. Lewental, in behalf
of the Polish Press Club; and !• Osostowicz*
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Judge CotKttney delivered a splendid speech, in English, naturally* He ex<^
pressed himself clearly on the Polish question, saying that a free and
independent Poland must arise as a result of the ivar in Europe*
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Finally, K« J* Wiechecki, himself, arose to speak, thanking eyeryone for the||
farewell given him and for the kind words spoken; he said those words would
strengthen him for further effort*. ^ ^
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17 A few boors were apeat thus et tbe Polish Press Club, and as thfy left
for their hones the gaests were thimdng: too bad that he is lesTiag
us 9 but would that there were teas of thousands like him. The Polish An^
eould then show the Qexaaas what Poles can do#^
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;:||r^^v|;^\|p^^^ NM PARTITION OF POLAND .^^ '^'^v^}'--^i^:'^ of tbm^
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From Brzesc Litenskl, irtiere peacb negotiations between tiie Qentral Powers and
Russia and Ukraine were conducted, comes the news, confirmed beyond any doubt^^
that the German government as well as the Austro^Hungarian government never ^^^
had the smallest intention of settling the Polish question agreeably with Polish
demands for independence and with the Vital interests of the Polish nation*
Evan the declarations of both rulers made on November 5, 1916, as well as later
proclamations establishing a regency in the Kingdom /a section of Poland/ were
merely scraps of paper to the Germans and Austrians. '^^ --— ^^ ,^,..^..j^..
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In treating with Ukraine on the boundaries of that new republic, Gemariy aiid
Austria, in return for ccmcessions made them, gave Chelm and Galicia to Ukraine^
without any consideration for the fact that even the Russian Duma, hostile to
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IV Polish intarests, had daclarad through tha most promlnant represantatlvas
k of tha Russian govammant of that tima that tha population of thasa
^ .i tarritorlas was saranty to aighty par cant Polish and that tharafora thasa lands
war a assantially Polish* m t . ^ m-
This saiasura of unquastionably Polish land for tha banaf it of Ukraina is a pain-
ful blow to tha Polish nation, in that it will giya risa to constant disagraa-
mant batwaan Poland and Ukraina. Tha Polish nation wholahaartadly agraas to
f > Ukraina* 8 indapandanca, and would lika its ralations with that rapublic to bi|%^
not only firaa frcxa futura irritations and hostility but to ba astablishad upon
tha friandllast possibla basis. :^^y -^--B'-^r. ^- ./-•,•--*' .. tn-. .s'-fT^ ^i^-o-^X:! ^
But tha saizura of this Polish land — land that not avan Bmprass Catharina darad
to touch, land that is dranohad with tha blood and taars of tha dafandars of vr^
our faith, land that is so daar to us—rapresants in itsalf an act of inimical
and contumacious autocracy, entiraly disragardful of that spiritual union which
binds this land to tha rast of tha Kii^om^ making impossibla any satisfaction
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IV " atr the ostensible Independence of those parts of Poland left to \ia^^^'}^-^i^^
Austria and Germany effected this plan of theirs without informing even the
regency nhich they established in the Kingdom; showing clearly that they do
not regard this regency as the Polish government, and that th^y do not regard
it as competent to be treated with on plans for the future of the nations 4
involved* ''•■"•'<^'>^ •''«"> if •v*<^fA.» *..«^r;.V----v» -■. ; '\ ,, ; ■• < ,s->-»^S i^: ..•,■:;-•- ■ • i .-S ^ ■■.-'■'■ ^ r ■ . ;.-\, ■ .'■ /.l '^'^Z^-y^-X.ir^.:_\^"-*^^.-
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At the same time, the Austrian government issued, through its military authori-
ties, an order to the command in Przemysl that the Polish officers and men who
were members of the Legions, and vbo were to unite with the Polish Army, should
be included in the Austrian army and sent to fight the Italians and the Trench--
and this despite the specific protests of the Polish Circle and the whole x)opu-
lace of Galicia and the Kingdom. This shows that Austria is far troBi permitting
the indep«idence of our nation. ^^ < f ^v
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Dabrowskie are to be taken from Poland.
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We cannot accept this in silence. If we do so, we will help the eo£i(]tt€^e^s
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For this reason, the Executive Committee of the National Board, in accot^dahce
with the suggestion telegraphed here by Ignacy Paderewski, turns to all Poles
in America, to all organizations, societies, parishes and settl^nents, to the
priests, the citizens, the youth, the Polish women, and urges that with all
possible expedition a great mass meeting of our countrymen be held in order
that a solemn protest may be instituted against the new partitioning of Poland.
Collections can be taken up at these mass meetings for the benefit of the
National Board and placed in the hands of the secretary of the ^^ecutive
Committee* Collections made in the parishes can be turned over to the Reverend
W. Zapala, secretary-general of the Union of Polish Priests, Holt and Division
Streets, Chicago. Resolutions passed at these mass meetings should bd signed ^
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IT by all those present and submitted with all possible haste to the secre-
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John F. Staulski, president
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At first glanM, the future of Dzlennlk Zirlaakoiiy eeems to depead
upon an erer^-lnoreasisg nemberelilp ^In the Alliance/ , as a result of which
the nevspaper^s influence will grow and increase. In reality , it depends ^^^
also upon an adpquate and properly equipped editorial staffs -As to this
second pointy so powerful a publisher as the Polish National Alliance ^^
will not begrudge the necessary funds, nor will it laiss any opportunity ^ f'^^
as it never has in the past, to obtain the foremost talent for its news--'^^^^
paper* It can readily be seen that this has been practiced during the ^^^^^^
first ten years of Dziennik Zwiaakowy^s existence, for the paper can «
boast of a whole constellation of literary stars who were fired with a
desire to serre Datiennik 25wiazkowy and Poland.
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Since conditions are changing, and should they change to such a degree
as to be most profitablai for Poland, the ccHiditions under which Pziennilc^^^^^
Zwiamkowy will operate will also be changed con^letely. The World War
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17 of mutuai friendship between various jf^tianal/ groups in this ^,4» ,
country 9 and has hastened considerably the formation of a ^-hp
honogeneous American nation; this greatly affects our Polish **fourth ||^
partition*** If » hovrever^ our greatest hopes are realized and an independent
Poland arises in Europe , then o\ir tendency to lose the characteristics ^
peculiar to Poles will be still greater* It might eyen be feared that thsi
process of Americanization of the Polish element here would be quite swift, i
if it was not for the fact that national groups having independent homelands
can look to those governments for support, and thus strengthen their resist-
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After an independent Poland has arisen in Europe, the Polish element in . to
America will represent a reserve force necessary to Poland , and will have *^j
a tendency to move spiritually closer to it in order to become better^ ^--^^^
acquainted with new trends in every field of creative endeavor* This frantic
struggle for a mere livelihood will cease , and we will no longer spend our
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I G •nargy in trying to find our places on the beaten path* It
17 win drlTO deeper, howeTer, the desire to aohloTe the highest
degree of progress , for It Is only in this oeasmre that the ^
Poles of Aserlea ecm glfe effect Its aid In the derelopoent of Poland* Ibi^M
progress that we will work for here, retaining always our faith and national
spirit, will not uphold Itself on points of faith and nationality alone .^
Bather will It hsTe to adapt Itself to the tactics of the Irish, the Gerwans,
and the Jews, who sectt to be subun^lng themselTes In the sea of Anerlcanlsn,
and who are accepting all of the characteristics of Aaerloan society foreign
to then. In order to becoae equal to that society, and thereby share In Its
progre^ss and In the benefits derlred therefrom. * .^ . .^ ...^^ ^^s^^-
ItiK so strong an organization as the Polish National Alliance will hare to
take this Into consideration, and will haTc to raise Itself to the standards
of Irish alliances , of which sTcry ^rlsh^ Aaerlcan considers It an honor
and a prlTllege to be a nenber* In this task, Dzlennlk aglazkowy will hare a
new and Tory noble doty. In order to fulfill It, we mist accept the ^m^^^^..
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prixioipl#8 of tha XI0W progress to such an extent that those
principles will aeirrB em. a oore, beside which will bum the
nndying flame of nationalism; so deeply imbedded in the hearts
as is said of the Irish and the Jews-«»as to be iindiscenible on the surface :s
|nit iq^ssible to uproot.
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supported Iqr the constant struggle for the freedom of our motherland ^^^
retaining still its spiritual bond with the homeland^ it seems impossible "
that the Polish element here will erer be assimilated completely* Nations
can thus be assimilated and yet retain the spiritual union with the home--
land only through the deepest patriot ism, or after they haTe reached the
highest degree of their own national culture.
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Under these conditions^ the forces that will aid Daiennik asiaskowy in its
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first ten-year period of pioneering woric we can now see a perfect framework
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^17 Tory nobla efforts; so in tha naxt pariod, a nav ara will
^^^i - opan, ondar tha laadarship of Daiannik ariazkoay. in idiioh our
?^ ;g national prograaa will bland into ona graat wara, so to spaak, with modam
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#j^\. donastio strugglas ara dying out, while party relations have taken a marH
"^ neighborly direction; the whole mass of paraonal diffareneea is finally
diaappaaring frcn Yiew, and in tha splendor of a Poland rebcnm great ^' _
problaAs in tha field of unireraal progress wiU inter into the liTes of- ^
Polish-Aaerioana , and aapealally into the sphere of aotivity of the
Poliah National Alliance.
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HOW VIGOROUSLY OUR POLISH WOMEN ARE WORKING
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At a inaetixig held October 15th in the Home of the Polish Women* s Alliance^
through the initiative of Mrs* H« Paderewskij there nas established the
Polish Amy Aid Society, having as its aim (the desire) to provide the
aforesaid amy with the most indispensable needs, such as sweaters, socks,
gloves, belts, etc., therefore 1, the undersigned, have resolved to appeal
to the Polish Roman-Catholic Union for a donation for wool, etc#
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So then at a. meeting held October 30th, the administration of the Union
resolved to assign the sum of |1,000 for the name of the said societyj^ T
whereas there was to be held a celebration of consecrating Camp Koi«» ^
ciuszko, and because of this occasion the representatives of the Union
should have been likewise present* After an understanding with the -^^
president of the Army Aid Society, there had been bought ready made ^
sweaters and socks to the sum of |229*90, and have been delivered to^^«
the camp for the soldiers on November 3rd, Besides that, an order
had been placed for sweaters amounting to $432 #00 and socks amounting v
to |80.00 which likewise will be sent orrb in the name of the Polish t
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All of this totaling to the svm of |741*90 are articles coming directly
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The remainipg sum of |258»10 has been placed in the hands of Mrs« A«
Neumann, president of Polish Army Aid Society, for wool, which will be
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The women who would like to help us in our work, can call at the library
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While rendering the above report simultaneously as vice-president of
that society, I am appealing to all Sisters of the Union to add their
offerings, whether personal or those resolved at meetings of societies*
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Reonember, dear sisters, that our soldiers are offering their lives in
defence of our Fatherland and that it is our duty to carry them such
aid as is possible for us* All gifts and inquiries should be sent to
the Bureau of the Polish Roman-Catholic Union, into the hands of the
vice-president*
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Narod Folski, Vol. IXI, No, 43, Oct. 24, 1917*;.
•*"**i«5 $ife?i|l4» DEXTER PAVILION FILLED TO CAPACITY
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Thousands of Chicago Poles paid tribute, Sunday, Oct# 14, to the memory
of the hero of two worlds, Thaddeus Kosciuszko, on the 100th anniversary
of his deaths At the same tine they witnessed the consecration and deli-
very of the war standards, offered to the 1st regiment of the Polish
army by Ignace Paderewski and the Polish women of the United States* i
The first celebration of the day was the consecration of the standards,
irtiich was fulfilled at St# Joseph's church, at 48th and Paulina Stfly^..
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!fhe ooasecration ceremonies started at 3 P# M« Almost all the homes
and business places in the section called Town of Lake were adorned
with Polish and American colors* At one o'clock already thousands of >
people filled the streets in front of the chiirch and by 2 o'clock
48th street, between Wood and Msrshfield, resembled.jLiterally a sea
of people* , ,, , -" \
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A f<w minutes t>ef ore o o'clock the standards were carried into the
church. The standards were accompanied by the members of the Franco-
Polish War Commission, Lieutenant Gasiorowski, Prince Poniatowski,
Sergeants Szaniawski and Zekiecki; behind them v/alked the sponsors
and volunteers of the 1st regiment of the Polish army from the United
States. After entering the church, the procession was led down the
center aiSle before the sanctuary by a number of young girls dressed
in white. „
When "Uie standards were put in place the choir intoned "Veni Creator";
after which the act of consecration, with the assistance of the diocese
consultant. Rev* L. Grudzinski and the pastor of Sacred Heart church.
Rev* F« J. Karabasz, was fulfilled by the pastor of St# Joseph's church,
Rev« S* Cholewinski*
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After the act of consecration, the pastor of St. Mary Magdalene church
in South Chicago, Rev* E. Kowalewski, spoke, beginning with the words,
"In hoc signo vinces" (By this sign you shall conquer)*
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After explaining the meaning of the standard and next the blessing
-which flows do-vm f rom ttie consecration in an emotional manner, he
assured the first volunteers that the clergy as well as the people
will send "their pleas to the Lord for blessings of the Polish army
and that the priests will pray to God so that all will experience
the abundance of heavenly blessings, courage and strength, so that
all shall carry on high these standards on the field of battle, until
they will wave over a free and independent Poland.
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After the presentation of the most holy sacrament and the blessing, at
the end of the holy devotion all those present sang the Polish anthem,
^God Save Poland.**
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After the' consecration of the standards "the parade took place through ^^
various streets in Town of Lake and all the way to the Dexter Pavilion
in the Stock Yards, at 43rd and Hals ted St.
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^hrongs, mainly Polish T^ut there was no lack .of representatives of
other national ities# About 5:30 ?• M. the platform was filled; there
came upon it representatives of governments and the armies of the
United States, Freuice, England, Ireland, and from the Poles, the
Central Polish National Committee with Mr* Paderewski and his wife
and a good sized representation of the clergy* The platform was beauti'
fully decorated with flov^ers, palius, festoons and national colors:
it was adorned by a large portrait of T* Kosciuszko, and on the sides
those of Lincoln and Wilson and a large bust of Washington* Prom the
stage hung a great many American flags and on the side French, Polish,
and others*
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Ihe celebration of the anniversary was opened by citizen Mr. Perlowski,
president of the Citizens Community* He in turn called upon citizen --^
J* Smulski, president of the National Deparfaienb of the P* C* K. R* to
act as chairman, who asked the Rev* Zapala, rector of St* Stanislaus
College to say a prayer and invoke the blessing*
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Following ihe invocation, the chairman presented to the public all
honored guests, and therefore Mr. Paderewski, members of the Polish
Commission from France, Mr. Gasiorowski and Prince Poniatovrski, and
further the representative of France and its army. Lieutenant Esken-
f elder (an Alsatian), the representative of Englaiad and its army, . .,
Lieutenant A. Murray, a member of the parliament, from Scotland,
Major Stanton; representative of the United States Army, T. P.. ..
O'Connor; representative of Ireland and members of the British par-
liament. After that, telegrams were read from Secretary of War Baker,
from the ambassador of France, Jusserand; from the ambassador of .« .
Russia, Bachmatjev; from the ambassador of England, Spring-Rice, from
Bishop Rhode and others.
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Then followed the singing of a beautiful war hymn composed by Mr.
Paderewski. It was sung by the Filaret Choir under the direction
of Thaddeus Wronski, artist singer of the Boston Opera. The hymn
was so well liked that the Filarets had to repeat it.
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Next followed the raain speech by Mr. I, J» Paderewski, interrupted
time and again with unceasing applause; it lasted over an hour* Mr«
Paderewski, in a very affable way, truly the people* s way, re-enlight-
ened and rebrightened in the comprehension of the listeners the radiant
portrait of the *^ero of two worlds •" After the speech by Mr» Paderewski
came the delivering of the flags, carried out by the Polish women of
Chicago* The volunteers were lined up in ranks before the platform
with Mr« Gasiorowski and Prince Poniatowski at their head* On the
elevation standi Mr^ Paderewski rendered a short tisilk, wishing the
Polish soldiers to go under the sign of the Tli[hite Eagle to a victorious
and wholly successful step into a free Poland* /
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Next, delivering to the officers the flags, he pressed their hand and
kissed them heartily* The moment was truly emotional. After that the
band played the Polish national anthem, ^'Poland is not yet dead"; the
American Star Spangled Banner; the French "Marsellaise," and other
anthems* " . ^ ^
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Then the representatives of the various governments rendered their
speeches; Mr» Rathbone, from the Defence Department of Cook County,
made a powerful talk and finally, Mr« Zychlinski, president of the
Polish National Alliance, spoke briefly*
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The celebration in Dexter fevilion ended about 9 o'clock* It was ^
certainly one of the greatest Polish demonstrations given in this
country and will be remembered in our political life over here as ^
a moment in which there was manifested among our emigration the
spirit of the regeneration and resurrection of Polish knighthood,
starting out to battle for freedom and the glory of Poland*
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jMBAaSABOR (SEBARD RBCBIVES POU!^ SKSaATIOR
OexMaat Will M6t itxmit fdod to Cone into Polaiul
TootoaN|fgr.oftoxm9^oi «b tliroo o^oloek a Polisli dologatlon wont to tho SN^loSofio
HOMii^ i^^^^ Jamoo W^ Oorard, formor Ibitod Statoa ambassador to Borlin^
idio it JMOeil^'J^^ Tiait to Ghioago, for tho of forts lio has aado to holp
bri»g roliof to M.andt and to hoar from him porsonally about tho rolatima
^t" 'i^:0Qill9k yooplo with tho Gormans and tho IntonticNtis of tho Oormans in
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l^offOi^ lm %^ national work in Ohioago* Among thoio pro«-
•wt woro %tgos S« Jatooki^and J# LaBuy; Mr. T. ll# Helinski, prosidont ^
tho eoi^SE^ loOU^ Boliof Coiimittoo; Mr. 7# Ifagdaiarz. troasuror of tho loHsh
ISaticniid^ !i|U«^ ^r. J* 8« Zrnilinski^ soorotary gonoral of tho ^oll^ Sational
AlliiyEioi^ #|root(^ Pijanowdci aioA 8. Dudok; VLrm. K. Gbarski; honorary yioo-
of tho Polish Bational Allianoo; Itesdamos M^ Itaricowski and H# Ulwski»
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directors; Connissioners A« Uajewskl and Dr« Eelinski of miwaukae;
J. 3. Lltke, secretary to the Censor; S. Orplszewski^ J» Prz3rpra«a»
and I* Osostowlcz of Dglennlk arLazkowy; S. Sziyajkart and F« Brodnlcki
of Dglennlk Cailcagoskl; H« Lokanski and S« L* Kblakovskl of Dzlexmik Haarodofwr;
J* S« Sklbinskly editor of Rree Poland; Ur. P. Bostenkowskl, president , and ^
J. &• Kbnopa, secretary general » of the Polish Roman Catholic Union; H. J. ^
Andrsejewskl^ secretary genaral 3f the Alliance of Polish military Societies; r
¥• Sulevskly coBBander of Circuit II of the Alliance of Polish Falcons of ^
Anerlca; lfr« J. Wejna^ director of the Polish Bonan Catholic Union; Ur. Ht
Setaajer^ secretary of the Central Polish Relief Committee; Hr« A. 7.
Dzlenglelevskl ; T« Wllkowskl; Attorneys Blzka^ Ulndak^ P* H* Schwabat Mazorek,
L* I^rka, and Louis Plnderskl; J. Pz^zystalskl , assi^stant prosecuting attorney;
Aldexnen A* Walkowlak^ and S. Adamklewlcft; J^Roazklewlcz, assistant city treas-
urer; 7« Osuehy auditor of the Polish National Alliance; S. Eolanowskl, ^^
B# Bosaaskiy T* Sleszynski^ B« Ebzlowskl; L« Drwenskl^ assistant cashier of
the People's Stockyards Bank; Sredzinski^ and others whose names i|e did not
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I G ^thony Czamecki, editor of the Chicago Daily News> who arranged.^V
17 the jseetingi headed the delegation* !I3ie delegation waited on the "^
art floor of the filaokstone Hotel for Mr« Gerard to appear* %al to
Atls KM* Mr# Gerard entered, aceompanied by Mr* Czamecki* Snthusiastic \^
applause greeted his arrival* Mr« A« Czameeki presented each member of the -o
delegation to Mr* Gerard, who shook hands and exchan^ged a few words with each* o
Then, standing before the semicircle made by the delegation, Mr* Cz^ameoki, ^ ^o
at the request of the delegation, spoke as follows: ,. i3.^^-x^^.^*3. ^ ^^^mm''^%m ^
fWe wish, Mr* Gerard, to express our thanks to you, and to show our gratitude
iN>r what you have done* In doing this we cherish the hope of being able to
talk with you as a representatiTe of the United States government in Berlin
at this important time* Tou have filled a most responsible post, and ar^^""
therefore best .qualified to know lAat we should have done, what we should do,
and what the conditions are over there* If you will be kind enough to enlighten
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110 us in a simple and understandable manner, as I promised tnis delega-
f 17 tion that you would do; you will become one of us* We already feel
that you are one of us« We are citizens of this country, loyal to
it, and we have tried in the name of humanity to do something for those on the
other side of the Atlantic, because they az^e blood of our blood.
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^Gentlemen, Mr* Gerard will now tell us what he thinks will be of interest to
"XLBr and how he personally feels about the present situation** _^
^^ibassador Qe^az^ then spoke as follows: **Ladies and gentlemen, I tha^ you
sincerely, and am deeply touched that you came here today to see me* Just as ^
I you tried, I also tried to do eTerything I could to help your great and so
unfortunate people in Europe* Shortly after the outbreak of the war it be*
caae evident that Poland* s needs were tremendous* The Germans, and I am
sorry to have to admit this, in accordance with their usual custom, took all||
the harvest of this country, mainly for their own use* I have photographs Z^''
which were published in German newspapers with the captions: ^Harvesting the
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*ni« BMk#f«Il«r fioiuidatioii mde a sar ioos att«ipt to Mta mlsfortuaa In PolasA^
aad «a hald aararal aaatlnga In ordar to dlaeuaa thia problm# .i^ir %-km],- -mm^^,^,
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• mmmmwaAlftm Bioknall of tha Bad Groaa rapraaantad tha BDOkafallar Ibunda- p
tion at thaaa aaatlnga^ and raprasantativaa of tha Oaraan goranuaant wara alao C
praaant* Tinally, in 191S» in Aprils if I raMshar oorraetly^ Ira all agraad ^ gg
to a aartain aathod of actian «ldLah I workad out^ alwaja miadftil of tha diffi- 2
aaltiaa aa aaaaontarad in thia aattar in Balgiuu In tha plan^ ahieh aram ^ -^^ ^
Oaaaral Tan Hindtaharg hiaaalf finally approTad, I atatad aa a oonditi«i» that i::^
naahara within tha boandariaa of Poland whara wa wara trying to bring raliaf ^
wanld aagr food or wDnay ba ragniaitionad* Aa yon no doubt know^ tha fhmnna
took farty aiUion franaa a wnth fron Balgina in addition to tr«aandona qnanti-
tiaa of all aorta of atoraa« If wa.had aaccaadad in aaking tha Oaraana kaap
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I 6 this agreement and had been able to bring help to Poland on these
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17 conditionBy it would really have been a great blessing#
«ire inmedlately set abairt organizing the Rockefeller Commission^ agreeing at ^ ^
that time to coirer all the expense of the executive committee and part of the^ ^
personnel which I engaged^.as well as part of the personnel which they enga0»d# .^
Ibis coomittee immediately set to work within the limits of its capacity, at p
purchasing all the supplies that could be acqiiired from neighboring countrieSf ^
such as Denmark) HoUandu etc* And that is how we b^gan to try to brii^ relief §
to Poland#
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I will merely say that all attempts at bringing relief to Poland seemed im-^^^
possible of fulfillment* When finally wi «uicceeded in making them possible^
the Qexayan gorezument briefly informed us^ ^Ve can no longer keep this agree- %
m«nt; we propose^ in accordance with our will, to requisition eyerything w«
need for our army in occupied Poland* #
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**Haturall7^ under these eomdltione^ this merely meant that we would
be supplying the Gexman amy of ocoupationt and it became impossible
to get other countries to allow the transportation of food supplies
for this ]Marpos#9 and you surely cannot blame them for this*
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eeeded in accomplishing a feat by supplying milk and other foods of this type ^
to children^ The Onjmtssion did all that it couldf but there is not the slight^g
est doubt, gentlemen, that famine conditions in Poland exceeded imagination,
especially in the more thickly populated cities* Bo pen can describe what the ^
people in Beland suffered* The conditions were frightful and horrible* ^
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^The intentions of the Central Powers, aiming at their alleged recimstructiom
of % Borlish kingdom, had oiily one real purpose, which was to recruit an \Army
of Poles* I hare, from the Tory best source of infozmation, although 1 hare
net personally seen it, but the infozmation was brought to me from a most
reliable souree, the knowledge that the Germans took a certain number of Polish
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I G officers, taken prisoner from the Russian army j. and s6aitt£i!e]|^#f ^ ^
17 Poland Ibr the purpose of creating a nucleus for the ajray th^*^^^^^^*
hoped to raise* It is, of course, clear that the raising of this"^
army was a complete failure* The Poles are too intelligent and clever q. :^^^^
nation to allow thanselYes to be trapped in this way, and be sent to their ^^
death for the Central Powers, the more so since we hare not heard of a willing-^
ness on the part of either Geimaoy or Austria to return any part of the former p:
country of Poland to this country which was about to be restored* ***^^
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It jpresidi
mentioned that erery country should have access to the sea, and they empha-
sized that therelqr President Wilson was telling them to retiii» the port^H>f ft
Danzig to the Polish Elngdoo* T6 that they said they would never agree^f' ^We
will never return anything to the Poles^* they said* ^Ihis speech most deeply
provoked Germany and was one of the main reasons for their feiilings against '
the United States* /^:>v.a;.;x...^v-, ,,.,^^^^ • -. ^ . . a. 7 ..^:i:.- ■ / ^.-■•^^:■ w^i
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^At ihm tlmm that I wlb Itarixig Gmxwuxj^ it was impossible to got
maj iafonuitio& relating to the Poles or about oonditioas in Poland^
Conditioas under Prussian rule in Poland and Posen eontinue to be ^
as thej were for soae time past, and 70U know rerj well wiiat those conditions S
were like« The oelenination comaission, by whieh the Germans take land away ^^
from the Poles and pay fer it as they like, and then giro it to German colonisti^
eontinues to operate there# During the day on which I left Berlin , I had a -^
eonTwrsation with the manager of one of the largest banks ; he actually es^res^ o
sod great regret at the bareaking off of relations by the United States, and "^
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alities, people iriio are not fugitires to your country, and they all become good
Oitisems of imerica# And look idiat we hare here;~we hare tried to force the
> Poles into beeoadng Germans for more than a hundred years, and th«y still refuse
'^Jlik.. become Germans** •t^^v-: • ^w.i^i-'
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jl O'^':'. -^ OermanSi that this conditioii axlsts*^ -m^jA- %m% i 'o:%^niy Q..B^^^lm^m
•And that la how it really is» *• ./.ii^-:)-^?.! y-^j.-y^^_ :'^B4ytir^u^'-'.^:ri^--'^M':ir^i^
pAa you knov^ everyona of you gentlemen , anyone nho came into any aort of con-
'tact with thia autocratic govemment waa conrinced that the peqple there did^,^^
not gorem thenaaliMa* Coning to thia country^ all of you gentlemen had the^^
aame atart that all ftfttera. had* There is not a single person among you who
did not have a chance as good as I had, and perhaps even better^ if you were
seeking soma sort of office in this country* Nevertheless you know that this ^
would be impossible imder Oeman rule, and no one knows this better than you ^
who are acquainted with conditions in aermany^ and itf goveiiimezit la foXand* ^ ^
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•When I went to Posen during peace time, shortly before the outbreak of the ^
war, many of jiy Oexman friends aaked me, *At what hotel are you stopping?*
ind thilf tlw^ aiid, *Do not go to that hotel; come to this oner It was their
little Joke, since if they had succeeded in getting me to change my hotel and
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I 0 , . stop at the other one, it would hare meant that I openly declared
17 ogrself to be an opponent of the Germans and a friend of the Poles#^^
'■§S' - So you see eran today* after a hundred yeeurs, conditions are the same|»
'Wf (Simina do not want to ;Stop at a hotel at which Poles generally stop*
*^SIi^lr poliojF of outraging the Poles i holding an unsympathetlo attitude toward
tlien» denying them any part In the government »— -because » as you knoir^ the rote
in Pruesia has absolutely no meaning—is the system on which their government
Is based* A certain number of Polish deputies have been elected to parliament ,
but the parliament has no power, because it is merely a debating society* No
deputy eanitfttvoduce a bill* In the Prussian senate the electoral system is ^
based on classes, on the basis of which one wealthy man in the first class has
a vote equivalent to the vote of ten thousand voters of the third class* It
is obvious that this is not freedom, that this is no temptation for the Poles
to become a part of the German system, and there is not the slightest doubt
that they will avnw^ become a part ot this system*^ „ --
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IJi A ' ^Today I should lilca to giro you sqim ancouragaaent as to eouditioiur
If 4 ' la Poland, but I ragrat that unfortunately I cannot* IXxrlng tha last
month of ay stay In fiarlin It was Impossible for ma ta^||^at ju^
tion about what was happening in Poland#
*I am glad to hara tha opportunity of meeting you here^ and as I have wiAA beforoj^
I am moved by your coming here to see me, and hope that we may all meet again**' jz
!Qi«n certain members of the delegation spoke to Mr* Gerard W t^iX^LSFn%^:m^^^ * S
Anthony Osarneckit ''One more thing if you will penait me, sir* Vhat conditions ^
did you find in that part of Poland which is under Prussian domination? Hava, ;^
tha Poles there become Oeznanizad, or have they remained sincerer Poles than^
anyone 'Clsai pould be?" :: z-Q^um-^m^^M-.t^^^.x
Ambassador Oarards ''A Oarman told me the following; 'We axii making every
effort to establish Gaxman colonists there; we are forcing the Poles to leave;
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X (} I r 'we talce iMqr their land, paying for it as much as the colonlziJig
If vi M oooualttee suggest s^ and settle a Qerman there# The Qerman then
■r,yK^.^'^%^^^^^^ a Peuah girl and all the children become Poles** ^ j^Ssmghte^
Anthony Czameckis **We vant to thank you for your kindness, and assure you
that all the cltisens of Polish ancestry in this country are for you* Tou have -
won the hearts of these people, liiose childrim you h^r^ tfied tp help*^
Ca>
Tmdge !• Jareckit *I believe that you find. Sir, that the Poles greatly appre-
ciate your position and the brief report you have given us today* It will be
a great eneeuragement for us to know that the country which we left behind— and S
Z-had the luck to be bom in Posen which you mentioned, although I was Just a ^
baby when I came here-*- still continues to be ours, that mj kin stiU continue
to live there* It will be a great encouragement for us to know that there still
are Poles there, because the Poles have always stood for the freedom of nations*
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I G that the Polish mrord nvrer renalnad In its scabbard when the quevii^
tiom of defending weaker nations or countries came up, or when It was
' V necessary to fight for the same principles for which we tui&t lieive now
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*I jlflora assert 9 Just as the 250 Polish boys vlio recently i&arched through the ^
Loop on their way to Jefferson Barracks thought ^ that we are all of the opinion F
that this war is a war for humanity^ and we are all willing to do our bit to >^
win this waTf* ^3* Y^^^^^'^t^P^'^'^^ -^i^"^--^^ ^P "^^ il^'am^iitAtu^tiM-^^pP^^^^- .^1:
T* lU Helinskii *I wish Sir^ once again to express our heartfelt gratitude to
you for the kind help you hare giren US| Mr* Gerard* We appreciate it greatl:y#
As Judge Jarecki has already mentioned, the Poles awe not the last to enlist
in Dtacle Sen's Armj iu order to defend this country* If there is a nationality
in the world idiich ralues freeton and independence, that nationalityv is Polish,
which wants to do its best by this country* The Poles are people who like to ^
hare their Qifm hones* Tou will probably find that in the large cities about v
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I G ^%i|^t7 per cent of tlie Poles own their own homes* ipiis i^;^ Indi-*
17 : cation of good citisenship**
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tethODy Gzamecki^ *In Chicago alone there are about three htindreA and fifty
thousand of * us** ' . ^^sir-j^Mi:.-^s»i-.!«pi^> ~f%^~ i^,^%f~.^.^< S
Judge Jarecklt *Vay I be pexaitted, Sir^ to call your attention again to the "^
fact that today is the Third of May 9 and that on Hay 3 the Polish constitution C
was accepted, four years after the drawing up of the constitution of the ^
Ghited States* It greatly sttJNMbled the constitution of the Ibited States* SieS
Bussian gonremaent«-<»it is tim«*^toQiic it away fron us* But this is our national *^
holiday and we are happy to aeet you on this day** ^ ■ "^ ^
T* M* Helindcis *As concerns the disappoint jnent with iri^lf ^^ Q€^iiians met
on trying by force to turn the Poles into Gexnans, and the attitude of the Poles
here, we havikCwo entirely different situations* We came to America of our own
free will, and therefore it is our duty to become citizens of this coantry, but
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that OuMMHi *">"* ^^^ Poland and therefore cannot azpeot the
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Biwr «ii«d 1216 diaenssion^ CD-^Aabassador Gerard said good bye to eaek p^rson^
azoliaa^Uig a few more kind words* Whaa be approaohad tiie group of our ladies,
Brs# laxT Sakowski spoke to him with tears ia h^m^^^ thanking hiM in the
aase of Polish wottea and mothers for the eff^^s III had made in trying to ease
the ua^ortonate lot of Polish ohildren and orphans , whieh only a woamn*s heart
oan traly appreciate* Mrs* H« Milewski and Mrs* E» Ohar ski also thanked him*
Ihe woment more sansitiTs than the men, were unable to control their smot ions
caapletely, and seVeral had waxm| motherly tears in their eyes*
Ss-imbassader Gerard was deeply moyed and uttered a few words of siTO^«f sympa-
thy to tiie Polish women and mothers, who bsTs to suffer so mtlribi^ li^^ «a-
thuslastic applause he entered the elcTator and went to his hoi
and the delegation slowly dispersed*
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THE CALL WnH ACTION
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The ^^lii|7^ Hational lioseum at Rapparsehwll » J^mitzerlBJoAl^ I0 on the brink
of raln# This natioaal inatltatlon, dear to the heart of erery Pole beoauee
it eoatains the toab of. Koaeiuako and other ^latorieal/ treaaurea, haa a debt
ahloh already ezceeda 65,000 franca. If thia debt la not paid and the credit
of the inatitution becosea exhaaated, the national MoaeoM at Bapperacfavil will
haTe to eloae. Then the building that houaea the Mnaeum will be turned orer
to the rata and nice, which will eat the Taluable booka, wanuacripta, and
national wcBoriala. In addition, it ia poasible that theae Taluable aMientoa
and treaaurea say be atolen if the adminiatratiTe ataff of the nuaeum ceaaes to
guard than, a thing iriiich it will be forced to do for lack of funda«w^a.^^ jt^i;^
mi p-H^^?
Hot long ago Profeaaor W« Lutoalawaki made an eameat appeal to the generoaity
of our readera throuA^ Daiennik aaiazkowy. In the nana of K6aciuako, aheae
hearts reata in the auaeum at Rapperachwil , Profeaaor Lutoalawaki called upon
all wen of good will to place the moat laating wreath on the graye of EbaciuakOt
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on the one-hundredth anniversary of his death, by rescuing theJ|ational Ifiuseum
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*nre jvast malce an earnest effort,** wrote Professor W. Lutoslawski at that time
ir^rom Switzerland, ''in order to sare this Polish ^^storiea^ treasure. Several
thousand dollars are needed J^xxmf to pay the most jxressing debts; later at
least four thousand dollars will be needed yearly for the most modest upkeep
^.the museum.**
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If this earnest effort is to be made, the Polish immigrants in the United States o
should be the first to make it« If this most lasting wreath is to be laid on /^*^
the grave of Kosciusko, the Polish immigrants in the ^nited/^ States will, lay
it, and by united efforts will save the Polish museum at Bapperschwil from ruin.
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We all clearly understand that it was not bad management oi the i^irt 6f^1^i|^^'
Buseum*s admii;ilstrative staff but the war whicbf is responsible for the fact that
today the museum has no funds for caretakers or upkeep. At any rate, when a
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sick person is lying on his deathbed, the thing to do is to get busy and txy^;.
to safe his life and not to ask him irtiat caused his illness^i^^ f^^^.
Cannot seTeral thousand individuals be found among us » our groups » societies ,
parishes, etc., who could contribute one dollar to rescue our National Museum
at Rappers chwLl? Gaimot several hundred thousand persons be found in the
United States iftio could contribute one little quarter to save Kosciusko *s tomb? S
tt not 9 then the aluays generous readers of Daiennik Zwiazkowy will fnotl show Q
thenselyes apathetic and indifferent to a national cause. They shoiud be able -o
to make the necessary contribution alone, without any outside help, and they o
must not allow the National Museum at Rapperschwil to fall into ruin. Lo
Today we are beginning a separate list of contributions for this cause, in /^
which we will acknowledge all contributions sent by mail or brou^t personally
to the offices of Dziennik Zwiaakcigr* 1406-06 West Division Street, or to the
treasurer of the Polish National Allicoice, Mr« J« Magdziarz, at the same address*
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Group 712 of the Polish National Alliance has already made a beginning and has
% »^ - answered the appeal to save the National Museum by contributing five dollars
Mm to this cause • Other groups and societies will follow this example. Our
^^4^ readers also will contribute their little leaves to this **most lasting wreath**
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which Dziennik Zwiazkowy will place on Kosciusko's tomb on the one-hundredth
anniversary of his death.
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Therefore, to actiont Let us give quickly for he irtio gives at once gives doub3.ei=^
Time is short* We mist save the Polish Museum at RapperschwLl from ruin* Who C
wlil^^be aeact?|t ^-- .■:/--•__. . . -. .~^^:-.yyM---^ 3
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10 Dasleimlk TJKtmMksmj. Jan. 86^ 1917.
POLISH nmOCRATIC UIAGUX OF COOK OOUMTT m If ^s.^ w; m^-h^m
^^ ^.., THANKS PSBSIDEMI WILSON ....^.^y H3t.iV:i ..^ai^ ;o%i$# is ^
At day before yesterday* s meeting of the ezeeutiye oomialttee of the Polish
DMOoratie League of Cook County^ it was deoided to send the following letter p
to President Hilsont * ii^f p^mwr-^^. ^.^-^^ m^ -^^ %?% mmihBms ^r \ . <^
^^Honorable Vbodrow Wilson,- - " '' '^:^^--#«:.^- '' ^^^^.^,10^.:: V't^.^^^^' '^Mf^^l?^i&*:^ 2
"President of the Utaited States of Aaerica, ^t ^ '^^./t^m ^f ^ t^tfi«t»: ^' g
"Washingtony D. 0. ..i'^#fv^^'fe,-- -■...; ^Sfet^ 1b ^^i^tt^fc*&#a-:^ i%Cif^^ -
•honorable Sir: '
^'In this hoar of great trials throo^^ whioh the world is passing/ yon har^ can-
didly stated in your address before the Senate that no nation eoald seek to ez-*
tend its power orer any other nation or people, and that no rie^t exists cmy-
irtiere to hand peoples about ftom sorereignty to soyereignty as if they were pro-
perty.
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"We would be ongratefol citizens of this countxy indeed If we did not hasten
to glTe expression to our feelings when yoa hare so nobly lifted your voiee in be*
half of Justice and liberty.
Vay.we then record here our deep appreciation of the stand you hare taken on the ^
sost Titcd qiiestlon which confronts mankind, and may we as citizens of this coun* I
try of Polish descent likewise record our thanks to you for mentioning the cause ^
of Poland while dwelling upon the subject of lasting peace* Not only the Poles S
but other peoples who haTc suffered in the past under the yoke of oppression re--
Jolee that the President of the United States in unmistakable language told the
world of the lights of liring nations* . ,__ .
"nth profound gratitude, we beg to remain,
^ i^^ t^ii «*Follsh DsBocratic league of dook County Illinois;
'W'--'''JW^':'-- "Prank p. Danisch, president; ':' >::|^ 'v ■ :^^
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The Polish Damooratic League of Ghioago sent a resolution expressing gratitude
for the setting forth of the Polish question by President Wilson^ to Senator
James Saxailton Lewis of the State of Illinois , requesting tbat this resolution
be sulnaitted to the President* The resolution reads as follows:
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"In Tiew of the faot that our President throu^ his peace proclamation of -d
December 18 ^ 1916, and through his splendid second proclamation read before the o
Senate last Monday has shown himself to be a great humanitarian and an outstcuid- go
Ing figure in the world: ^
''In Tiew of the fact that through his declaration on behalf of Poland's freedom
he has earned the gratitude of all Poles regardless of where they may happen to
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njUo resolTe tha|b the Polish Democratic League of the State of Illinois eocpresa
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ti% s^l^i^^^^ gratitude to our President for his great efforts in the oause of the
""Polish people and promise him our support in his noble and useful work.**
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The signaturss were not given in the article^/
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Im 760torda7*« •ditioa of Dzitnnllc Zwlagkowy^ we pabliidiad a traiuilatioii
of the aidrees ef Wbodrow Wlleon^ Preeident of the Ifnited States ^ lAiich
he personally read to the Senate ^ that iS| to the highest lawaklng body
of this country* Ihls address Is of the greatest Inportanee, since it
brings 19 aany Batters of great neie^t idiich will certainly be discussed
at the future peace conference in which the United States wU^'^MP doubt
play an iaportant part* la his address^ President Wilson definitely #
stressed the fact that the iaerican people oust take an actlTe part in
this peace conference ^ since otherwise there would be no assurance that
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the future which would wake both hemispheres tremble*
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If America 9 or rather the United States » which is so closely tied through
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iLli sorts of interests with Xorope, wesre exoluded from the peace eohr ^'^
ferenoe^ idio knows if within a few years some little eoontry would not be
tenpted to attaok Ansrica to seek ooopensation for the losses sustained
IV^rit in the present war# President Wilson foresees this and thus defi-
nitely demands that the ^pc^te^ States hare a TOiee in the peace con-
f erenoe in Xarope* President Wileom has not f orgDtten the words of an imr
portant German statesmui who audaciously declared in Beslini ^
*J^t wait until we settle with our enemies in Europe • Then we will show
the United States Just idiat we think of their famous Monroe ItM^tarlMi, in ^^ :
return for helping the Allies throuc^ selling them arms and aBBonmition**'
And if the Germans were to win the war^ who knows if shortly their wirald not
attack the ^^ite^ States » because Teutonic greed and audacity as^e certainly
known to the entire world* Therefore in order to insure his country againsti
an attack by one or another Suropean power ^ President Wilson demands that
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Mi Oeirttmsiaiitt ehoste Iqr the MiRrleikti people, hare a Toiee la the future
peeee eonfexenee, and there eauee all the powers to gaarautee that the ^
peace will be a lasting one, and that no nation will dare attack another for ^
the purpose of grabbing its resources and dominating its people# ^
Tarther^ in his historic address the President deaands the freedom of th%f .. C
seas, that no power should hare siqpremacy /on the see/ it can not, in the^# ^
event of a dispute, cut off the ocean routes, because this pamlfEes inter- S
national eoanarce and places great hardships VLjfon the nations which are i£^ ^
blocked off frcmi the sea* 2he seas belong to the entire world, and not to f^
one or another power# Therefore thsgr should be free for eTesrything lAiichifii
can benitflt hnmani'^« .^ v-.— .^ WiN^-.-x:,#' ^^ :te- fett: 4m/^S^ ^€t:" af gii^
9ie United States has suffered a great deal in the present war through the
closing off of commsroe on the seas* On the one side Xagland has intercepted
all the mail end packages from that country, and on the other the German
corsairs hare sunk ships flying the Star-ltaugpLed^^B^^ the United JbNiteSy
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tl»M teprlTing aaiqr Aaarlean oitlsena of their IIybs^ sot counting the
torial losses iriliioh this country has suffered through such tactics of
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put the aost iaportant point of President Wilson* s address is his denand
for equality and autonony for all nations both large and saall« The Presi-
dent denands Justice for the nations idiich are ruled and oppressed by laore
powerful military nations uhich are greedy , and which actually traqple upon
all rights both of Ctod and Ban« In the President's opinion, ersiry specific
liwitiony regardless of its nuwerical strength, has the right to its own ^^
"independent eKistence and to gorexn itself in its own way« It has the ri£^t
ito a place in the great f aaily of nations and to Join in the work of general
^erelopwaat for the good of the entire world* All doBiination ahd oppression
\fS one country of another should cease, and each country should enjoy all
the blessings of nature and haTe freedom in coflneree alift industry*
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efaryidiera are agreed that there flhould be a united Ixidependent and antono*
myiMB Poland**-— or I In other noxds^ that all three annexed parts, Raselan,
Fnissiany and Anstrianj should be united into one lAiole and should oonsti-
tute a homogeneous eountX7 . which should be goremed not by soiae fbreign
aonareh or people , but ^^^ the Poles thenselTos, 1^^ should have the^^
right of gDTeming theoselTes* .
This is clearly and definitely stated in the President's address , vhioh has
treaendous bearing on our oause, since all goremnents and peoples aust , a
heed the voice of the President of this mighty republic* The question of
Poland's freedom and unification was definitely placed before the forum
of thw whole world* Diplomats will be forced to discuss the Polish question
in cabinets and parliaments; the press of all languages will begin comment--
ing and we will begin calling in a stronger voice: **Give us our liberal
Give us back that uhich has been taken away from us by f orc## We are a
nation of many people, a cultured nation loving our country and liberty;
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How thi eprexBMnts iuid po^ tho warring aat ions »
irtiioh haT0 torn Poland apart » will look upon this address of the President »
especially on the point oonoeming PolalWIt i^ another natter entirely^' A |
thief is none too willing to return that which he has stolen, unless he is ^
forced to do so by the police and the court* The public opinion of the worlds
following the suggestion of President Wilson^ who speaks of the Polish ques«-
tion so clearly and openly ^ will constitute such a court •
President Wilson diq^layed great wisdom idiea he refused to grant official
recognition to the sort of Poland which the Geraans graciously tossed us,
without defining the boundaries of eyen thicf miniature coqs^try* Our half*
baked "politic ians** and lackeys of the Central Powers , the eeoialists and
E« 0« N» ^^anittee of National Defense^^ demanded that President Wilson
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recognize this reduoed Poland graciously granted us Ij the Germans and
Austrians, but the President gare them a powerful setback i since he wrote
3 _" * his proclamation demanding not a miniature but a whole , united, free, and
autonomous Poland long before the idea of asking the President to recognize
what the Germans and Austrians tossed us as a favor, without returning the
lands which they seized from us and irtiich are incontamtably our property,
occurred to these rattle-brained socialist and K« 0# N« gentlemen*
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Such sallies of fanettics speaking in the name of the Poles on the dejij^i own
author Iwatldn do mare harm than good to bur cause*
The President, in his address, has rlrtually told them: ^Go in the corner
and sit still, because it will not be the likes of you who will decide the ,
peace terms and delimit the boundaries of specific nations*^ .^F%^^«>t^^^rirr%^
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*A free, independent, autonomoius Poland**-- these are the words which yeoterday
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This is our watchwox^. This is the watchword of the entire Polish nation, ^
which understands and believes that this war must bring about the realization
of this watchword*.
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For more than a hundred years we have lived in the greatest chaos and the
most demoralizing conditions, constantly waiting for the time when these words
would be uttered by the rulers of the world or by the mighty representatives
of the will of the people of some nation, because we have believed in the power
of justice. Ilg^v ite' i.2.-=.c5^l ':%. ^:^.:.-m^-: -■': ^. ■■^■.- :^. : --^^^v.:^- .^:>i .-^rv ^f^ h -::^^u/W:/:
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means of ending for everyone this horrible murder of people, the President of
the United States has uttered these words, repaying in a way a debt of gratitude
earned by our hejx)es who fought for the independence of the now mighty States.
President Wilson has understood the wants and desires of the entire Polish y>
nation, and in his speech, in vdiich he pointed only at Poland, with which Europe'p
should begin restoring the rights of smaller nations, he demanded from the ^
world — in accordance with the already^-established opinion of all statesmen —
the retvirh to us of all Polish lands, and the uniting of Poland, giving us
independence, i« e,, throwing off all foreign protectorates from over Poland,, ol> ,^
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This is what all of us desire. We will never cease striving for this.
By expressing himself in the Polish matter. President Wilson raised our beloved
cause very high. He placed it among the most important matters which must be
definitely settled after the war.
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f. without the restoration of Poland tyhere can be no talk of peace in Europe,
"-;|ust as there can be no talk of peace without the restoration of rights and
freedom to other nations.
icPeriiaps now the tongues of the ?7estem statesmen will be loosened; perhaps
A now the idea of separating the Polish matter from the Russian ministry will
"carry weight, because the voice of the President is not only the voice of the
United States, but it is the voice of the entire world, with the exception
perhaps of those of our invaders who will be very sorry to give up Polish
lands as a delicious tidbit which has been bitten into but not yet completely
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Dgleimlk Zirlazkoiiy . Tan. 23, 1917.
TELBGSAU OF ms POLISH MTIONAL iOIJAlICE
TO PRESIDERT WILSON
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[Tbe board of directors of the Polish National Alliance sent President Wilson
a telegram this morning thanking him for putting the Polish question before the
world* The telegram translated into Polish reads as follows:
••(Jhicago, Illinois y January 23, 1917.
^^s Sxcellenoy Woodrow Wilson ^
Washington, D. C.
**0n behalf of one hundred and twenty thousand members of the Polish NiationcJ.
Alliance of the United States of North America, permit us to express to you
our profound gratitude for your enunciation before the Senate yesterday of
the imprescriptible right of Poland to a united, independent, and autonomous
existence* Your noble and hi^-minded speech is the most cheering message the
Polish people have received from such an exalted position of authority since
the Partition of Poland. It will maork an important event in the history of
that unhappy land. It will be a source of comfort to an innocent people who
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haye suffered unparalleled losses and endured unheard-of hardships in the
course of the present war« It will revive their hopes and strengthen their
Pm hearts and spirit. God grant that it may also herald the dawn of a brighter
# and happier era not only for the Polish people but for hunanity in general*
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Last Wednesday 9 December 6, exercises comzaemoi^tixig the Nareniber lQsurreotioBi%^l
in Poland in 1831, were held at the Polish Women *s Alliance Hall irnder the
auspices of Circuit II, Polish FcLLcons* Alliance of America* The hall was filled
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The program, which ^ due to last minute difficulties, began a half hour lap^^i^>^
than it was scheduled, was opened with an appropriate address by H« Lokanski,
president of the coomittee in charge, who named as chairman, J« Zaklikiewicz,
j^resident of Circuit H, and the undersigned as secretcury. u^^^i>^ ^^.^m^^
After suxoming up to the aims and ideals of the Falcon organization, the ehaizman
said that political questions would not be discussed at these exercises* He 11*^
said that in his opinion such questions were A^r a hi^er authority to consider,
and that he, as a. well-4i8ciplined soldier, would ob^ ^^it autborily* # 1m A
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th* Valooa Paitomnlcl Ghoxus, whieh x«««iT«d sveh «atbaala8tie aj^planoa
that tha Cbmnaa aaa faraad to ratora for aa oaeora. Aftar thoj had saag .^, ,, , ,
"Omnard» VUaoaa. Shooldar to Shoaldar,** IL Bidaelak of BMt 192, arosa to qpaalc.
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Bi graphlo words 9 the speater outlined tho histozy of Polaady bogiimliig with tho
ChmgroM of TioiuMi* In speaking of the Noreaber Iheorrectiony he saidsr^^^fXheM^:
inrnzreotien failed ^ but the Polish spirit » the national desire for liberty ,
sarriTod* Bleed was not shed in Tain** He passed on to deseribe the emel per-
seeution of the Folirii nation under Aissian, PrussiaUt and instrian rule* Bm
deseribed riridly the wethods bj whieh oar oppressors tried to destrcgr, or at
least deaatienalise^ the Polish nation^»^>-;^2iil efJTwhioh wethods failed* The §.
Polish nation did not for a wonent feriake its ideals of libera, and adheres
to thea tedaj* Here the speaker passed on to the histenr of the faieen organisa-
tion and its alas* He said: *It ^^iie laleons Allianee/ eannot serro anj parti-
eular partj^y for it is under oath to Poland, and wast be ready when Poland eallsi
TodajTi Poland dees not ask for blood- -we anstt ttierofore, help the poor who laefc
bread* Inain alsajs in readiness, with dofp faith in our nation^ s future,"
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concluded 'the speakart We must add that during his address , a member of
the K« 0* |[# j^onmittee of National Defence/^ caop, who apparently lacked good
Banners » quest iox^ the speaker • The speaker replied: "This is not a back
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laleon gyniastios^HnnnBlds^-fblloved Ifr* Eteciak^s address, and were applauded %
ymrmiy^ Then followed a " 'fiieiX. solo by lirs« Dzielski, acconpcmied by Miss W# ^
E!nyczewaki« Her rendition of the beautiful "Circuit II Uarch" was so well ^
zecelTed that she was forced to giTe an encore* <^
iifter this iloaical muiiber, ]fr« Solycki spoke, urging all those present not to
fors^t for a Bonent their starring brethren in Poland* "If we core to contribute
to their relief, let us do it today, for tomagrow nay be too late," he said* He
described the awful suffering of the innocent war«>Tictims , and pictured the
]01^t of Poland whose sen ha* been taken to gire their blood in an alien cause*
At this point, he asked the cmdience to honor those who had given their lives
for their motherland, by rising* Everyone rose, while the orchestra played the
sad BxA beautiful hynn, " Z JSgrBen Pozarow" (With the Saoke of the Conflagration)*
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'^ td t? B '^ oellMtlOA for tlui relief fund foUoMd^ MttiBg |66«87« Ihtrlng the
^ • ^t Mlliietieiit the texiA^ led by^ Mr* Pnybyssevski^ pXijed a baautifal nedlqr of
*S ^i c-- Polloh ppxigO^ -^B^-"'^^ '"^^ ■^^'^^"-•^'^^' *^^-'^T- ^'^^v^X?^'- ;-v^T.r'^lP:-: ^^ -^.X:A^^:^."m' ::"-r ^^:f^:5'- -r^^'rwjm^-' . . .
^ .^'J^ A ^i$mTUit 1ttm Vbm FttAmmnkl aborac aaag "A.DvetaiP' as th* fiaal mnAi«i> cii ti*
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*^ ^ pgOgroMt aftor liiioh tho oholXMta thanksd all thooo idio had oontrlbatod to tho^ "^
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moooaa of tho ooloteation, aa voU aa tho pabllo for Ita attondaaao* la olpsod
tho omroiaoa by aakiag tho auiioBOO to alac tho Poliah aatloaal aathom "BdJ|o
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*lto» t]i# dal^gatea to Conamme II , Polish NatioBal Alliance of tlie Vbltad
States 9 gatharad bare la meat lag at Pulaakl BbJJL this sixth day of Daoaabary
I9IJB9 aaddaaad by tha dlatrassiag naws of tha death of Hsnryk SlanklewlcZy
pay hOMga from, the bottom of oar hearts to that great aon of Polaad irtio,
la tha field of literature , urged the Poliah nation onward In ita straggle
against its anaBlea^ holding iq> aa an axaapla the moat trjring tinea of the
paaty whan tha strong faith and unity of the Polish nation defeated its
enaaiaa and turned back tha vaTe that threatened to engulf our natlTa land*
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"He honor tha memory of the man irtio taught us that we must couht only iq^on | §
our cum strength, and that by our own strength we can triumph* He honor t
the memory of tha man aho wrote the Trilogy and the Khlghts of the Cross.
in iriiich he portrayed tha spirit of the Poliah nation in all of its nobility*^
"We honor tha man who uaed the influence of his international fame, during
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and the people of Poland from death by starvation. We honor the man whcau
the whole Polish nation honors today, and v/e want the whole nation to give
m\ proof of its love for him by reading his Immortal works, and by fulfilling
{ his most ardent wishes • It is o\ir hope that the people will ccane to know .^
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^Bafora thraa o^aloak, thay had foxaad Into ranka at tha haad of irtilch aarohad ^
lliaa L. BGOiackly laadlng a larga group of llttla ^'lalaon*' glrla, future ^
BflBdbara of neat 13S« da ehUdran of XBambara^ and aaAbara of ISaat 105 ^^^f^ '^
Poliali Faloona Alliance , led by 7. Gierloitaki followed^ narahing to tbe ^^
jAythado beat of dnaa. Behind thMi aarchad the aooietiea ''Ood Sara
(Gbpoup 1955 9 Poliah Btaitlonal Anianee)» *nriotory at anunmld*' (Groiqp 1192^
Poliih Batlonal Alliance), aad the K« Brodzinaki Dranatic Circle* Othea?
aocietiea did not take part becanae of annual Baetinga that vere 'Mifig
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mnt opened with a abort apeech by Ludwig Noaakomki before a large
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atoblieiioe* He napMd S* Staehoirski as ohaiznan, aad W. Filiplak
as sseretary. ]Bto also Invitad tha prasldants of local sooiatias ^
CaslBlr Zychllnskiy prasidant of tha Polish Hational Alllancay and W* nn^
Wrsasinski, a dlractor of tha Polish National AUianea, to taka thair placaa
OAtha platfom* fha program, afalch folloaad laowdiataly, eosisistad of
orahastral msie, Toeal solos, choral immbars, racitations, and an addrass
bj Mr* Zyohlinski* For tha first nimbar, tha Polish orchestra , conducted by
J# ZialoQka, playad a aarch, aftar lAdLch tha aall-knosn Vistula Ghoms sang
*n!l0TaBbar Hadlay,^ nndar tha direction of Z. IHisiavicz. The naxt maabar
dasarras special nantion because after reciting ^'The Cosoplaint of Polish
Children,** little Alfreds Czajkcurski asked tha public to contribute to the i:^
Christmas fund for tha poor children of Poland trtio are dying of hunger and
cold# TbB child then passed through the audience and collected a total of ryi
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request, she returned to the platform to sing **E^ratkoviak*^^ Tbi& littla;
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Polish liatiOBal Alliance, then sang *nDiite lagle", directed I17
Miss is. Edneckii^ Little Hiss Biarriet Tormaniak receiTed so isnch applause -
for her piano solo that she wslb forced to giro an encore » after which the
singing and draantic society Drassyna sang *Vedley of ^t)lifl^ National ^;!
Hyans** ^r J^&& 0m21^, under the direction of J. Jakaitis. T. Paszynski*s ^ t,
recitation of **1!he Death of a Traitor to his Countrji* and a choral number ^^^^
}sfj the Lira Chorus, directed by Ur. Jakaitis, fpUoned* Ur. C. I^hlinski, p j^
president of the Polish National Alliance, then delirered his eloqioent^^ ^^- ^5
address* Ha spoke for more than an hour, outlining the history of th^^
^ikree/ Polish partitions, and the outbreak and failure of the insurrectiois*
After covering the entire post -partition history of Poland, up until the ^
present time, the speaker passed to the present political situation in Poland • ^
Ha spoke of the nev bloirs from which Poland is constantly suffering , the
hesTiest of which was the recent death of that great philanthropist and ^^
leader of the Polish nation, B»nrfk, Sieukiewicz, who carried enlighteoment
to the poosrest hqaMS, and devoted his life to Poland, ^or this reason too,"
said the speaker, *>lle ought to follow his exaople by collecting money for
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that nation vbloh is nofir suffering so terriUy, and wbicli is forced
to give its blood not in its oim cause, Imt in the cause of its
^ Ihe speaker then explained the political tactics of our three
CfpressorSy and hoir their promises that Poland will be given autononry or
that the prorinoe of Warsaw will becone a so-called buff er-state » 2!^^
Beaningless^* Mr. Zyehlinski concluded his address with a plea for con^f
tributions to the relief fund and a demand for an independent Poland— ^^
independent in the full sense of the word, with boundaries such as existed
before the first partition* His speech was receiTod with enthusiasm and the
hall shook with applause for a few minutes after its conclusion* The orchestra
conducted by Z« Zielonka played "liazeppa** vAile a collection for the relief
fund was taken up* Ihe collection netted tl6*95.
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their leader, F* Oierlowski, after irtiich little Miss C. Fuxmaniak recited a
Tory toucfhing poem, "A Sorrcwful Anniyersary " •
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#"^^ ^ those who had oontrlbuted to the sucoess of the exercises* TbB
1^ ^^ exercises were then closed with **Boze Cos Polske** ^hod Sare Pdand^f aung
^ ^ -g, Ijy the ai2dienoe* •..,., . , ^ . ■ r' > - ^ - -^-^ .f:^.^ ?.^j.
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successful and that the audience was generous with its applause* The two
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Along with Billions of othor PoIob, wo, tho dolegates to Coonnina 91 , Polish
National Allianoo^ 8t« Belongs Parish, express our most heartfelt sorrov
at the death of the great author and spiritual leader of the Polish nation,
Henryk Sienkiewics*
;de death of so great a son of Poland as was Henryk Sienkiewioz is another
painftQ. blow to suffering Poland, which at the present time needs nillicms
of sons of the caliber of the late author* Son of Poland, your body is
dead, but your spirit liTes and will continue to guide the Polish nation
along those paths which you, great leader, showed that nation during life,
until it finds that f reedcn fDr Poland iriiich we had espected to hear pro-
elaiaed from your lips.
Our lore and honor to you, great leader! May you rest in peace.
ConBittee: J. Xaspr^k, R. Wam^ecka^ and 3. Eilar*
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Narod Polski, Vol, XX, No. 23, June 7, 1916,
POLISH MNIFESTATICN AT THE FOOT OF KOSCIUSZKO MONUMENT
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The Poles in Chicago celebrated two holidays on the 28th day of May,
namely, the 125th anniversary of the May 3rd Constitution (Polish
Constitution Day), and the tribute to Thaddeus Kosciuszko* The cele-
brations 'were composed of two parts • There was a huge parade to the
foot*' of the Kosciuszko monument in Humboldt Park and a banquet, which
was held in the evening in the Auditorium Hotel, where speeches were
rendered by various prominent Americans and Poles#
The parade to the Kosciuszko monument included over thirty thousand
people. During the manifestation at the foot of the Kosciuszko monu-
ment a talk was rendered by Senator John W« Kern from the- state of
Indiana, who spoke on the theme of carrying help to the hungry Poles
in Poland. He made the following statement:
•^Within three weeks grain and other food products will be on their way
to Polaatd. During this month the outlook for the independence of Poland
is better than it has been at any tiios during the past century.
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'*VJhen the time comes for peace the United States will be one of the
most powerful factors in these negotiations. I know the United States
will insist that Poland should have the freedom which it so sincerely
deserves." V .
Judge Olson from the municipal court spoke about the country* s preparedness
for war, and pointed out the need of such preparedness, using Poland as,
an example. If Poland was prepared in a military way, it would not have
been partitioned by, its neighbors. The United States must be better pre-
pared defensively in regards to war, if it does not want a similar mis-
fortune to fall upoh it.
other speakers were Judge Michael Blenski from Milwaukee, censor of the
Polish National Alliance, Mr. Adam Majewski, T. M. Helinski, Judge
Edmund K. Jarecki, and Attorney N. L. Piotrowski^ - . V **
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^e, Poles, citizens of the United States, gathered this 28th day of May
at the foot of Kosciuzsko monument, address ourselves with a mighty
voice, in order to spread our principles by word and act, in order to
carry help to the persecuted nations. The United States must be strong
and rich not only in worldly goods, but must also be prepared in a
military way, because we are living during such times when might is
oppressing justice and right. For that reason we propagate the country's
preparedness for war, so that its voice would have a meaning and in-
fluence not only in the region of idealism but also in practical life.
**Free America should not look indifferently on the fall and sufferings
of other nations; it should not allov/ the powerful nations to oppress
and persecute the weaker ones. We American citizens, having in sight
a terrible war, which will decide the future of Europe and civilization,
demand from the whole world freedom for all persecuted nations, freedom
for Poland, the greatest martyr among the nations; we demand the union
of all parts of Poland under one government. Let live free America I Let
live free and united Poland I"
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The banquet in the Hpt^l Auditorium was held that same evening. The most
impressive speech was rendered by Senator Aitchcock. We have placed it
in another colimui^
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RESOLOnON ADOPTED AT THl MEETING OF iHE EXECDTI7E OOMITTEE %
OF THE POLISH DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE OF COOK COUNTT /4
ON THE 5TH DAY OF APRIL 1916
Cbnsidering that all our Polish organizations and societies , as well as
all true Poles personally, are endeavoring, as much as possible, to help
our fellow countrjrmen in Poland sxiffering from hunger and all kinds of
misery by collecting offerings for this cause; and.
Considering that the periodical Free Poland > edited by the Polish National
Council in America In the English language, with the aim of informing
those of other nationalities about the Polish question, likewise needs
material help so that it may carry, as far as possible, the worS about
Poland, and more effectively and universally draw public attention to the
Polish cause, with the aim of developing an opinion favorable to this
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Cause in the nations of the world, and in diplomatic and political circles;
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activity in the spirit of its constitution and in the field of clean Polish ^
politics, believing that with its influence it will repeatedly be in a
position to help in the realization of our aims and national problems,
together with our proper associations working in this thought, further.
Be it resolved that the League as its first act in this direction aid the
Polish political national publication, Free Poland, supporting this national
periodic^il, so that it might not only further spread information about
our Fatherland, but so that it may be able in the future to develop in
this field, struggling more effectively with its foes; finally,
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Be it resolTed that we call upon all the members of the League and upon
d our countr3rmen generally, as well as those of other nationalities, with
^a plea that they support the funds of the publication Free Poland with their
V gifts ^ and the League make the initial offer for this hoble cause*
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heeding ttll# l^spal injunction, is adding his share to the offerings for Poland which
are being collected througjti the world. The fact that this collection is heing
takmi at the very inception of the Archbishop's incumbency in office, remaxics the
Rgj^nnik Chicagowski. aagurs well for the friendly relationship of the new Arch-
bishop with the Poles of Chicago. Such mutual friendliness is highly important in
this archdiocese, in which because of their large population the Poles occupy a
prominent position. For a long time it had been impossible to arrange for the
collection of offerings for Poland in the Catholic parishes of Chicago. The main
reason for this was the severe and long-continued illness of the late Archbishop.
His successor^ howerer, is a young and energetic man, whose prior actiyities are
well known, a man of highly humanitarian ideas. Therefore, moved by the misfortune
of Poland, about which the press has reported so much, he has deemed it proper, as
one of his very first acts upon 'taking over the reins of government in a new
c^pfcital to proclaim a Polish Day in the archdiocese, thereby capturing Polish hearts
ttt the outset of his career and binding them to him permanently in sincere devotion,
good will, and reculiness to support all the worthy causes which he may advocate
hereafter.
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Chtcagowski. which adds that the Archbishop is doing this as a tribute to the "f
Polish element in Chicago, which is the largest lojrally Catholic racial group '%
la the diocese. *e have already reported His Excellency the Archbishop's first"^
actit)n to promote the collection of offerings for Poland in our account of the
audience given by him to a delegation of the Polish Clergy of Chicago, The
Archbishop received the delegation with extraordinary kindness -and benevolence,
immediately referirlng to the C€dl sent out by the Pope in the Polish cause, and
he axpressed his opinion that the matter should have been taken care of long ago*
Since this had not been done, said he, he would with satisfaction proclaim a
Polish Day as one of the first acts of his rule in Chicago.
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On Saturday, fifarch 11, the Archbishop jaummoned the most Reverend W. Zapala, C.R./i
the general Seethe tary of the Association of Polish Clergy in America, whom he : -^
Informed that April 2nd would be set Mlde as Polish Day, that is, the fourth
Sunday in Lent, on which day in all parishes in Chicago, regardless of nationality,
offerings and donations for Poland will be collected at all masses. These offerings
will be turned over to the Archbishop, who will dispose of them* On the Sunday,
proceedings, that is, on the third Sunday in Lent, announcement will be made from
the pulpits of all churches In Chicago of the offerings to be collected on Polish
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Tn due time from the Archbishop will appectr in the pipers with all the ahoye-men-
rtioned instructions* It has already been prepared at the chancery and has been .
I^ranslated into various languagesy used by Catholics residing in Chicago and its^
environs* This letter has already been sent out to the clergy with the recommendation
that it be read from the pulpit in their churches on the 25th of liarch* His - ^^
Xxceilency the Archbishop has informed the general secretary of the Association of
Polish Clergy of all these details and besides this has turned over to him as a y
personal offering check for one thousand dollars together with a letter about the
instructions ittiich have been issued and the text of the Archbishop's order. Thii^iv
letter, composed in a simple but dignified style, attests our new Archbishop^s
benevolence toward the cause of Poland and his intrinsic generosity and is impressive
^-^its effect. We cite it below* s ?, .>. - ^
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I have appointed a day and written an appeal for the collections to,
be taken in this diocese for the war - sufferes in Poland* I am sending you a.
copy of the letter to be translated into the Polish language* But I realize, how
pressing is the need, and that help is required as soon as possible*
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In order to co-operate in this work of relief, I am enclosing a personal donation
from my oim slender savings In the East. I wish that I were ahle to make It ten
times as large, for I know of no charity that Is more deserving nor any people
who will more appreciate this assistance than the poor suffering people of Poland*
I hope that you will find In Chicago many donors better able to give and for that
reason more generous to your people*
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hearts, and his liberal offer awakens our utmost gratitude and insuree lasting
remembrance of the noble donor in the hearts of Poles. '^C
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At the last assembly a resolution was made by members of the Polish
Bdman-Catholic Union to pay every month by every member 5 oents
assessment, to help our \nifort\u3ate brothers and sisters who are
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Dglennik Zwiazkowy^ Nov. 15, 1915.
JOSEPH HOFBMAN GI7ES A RECITAL
Hoffman, the fonner Polish pianist, was again presented to his
admiring audience in Chicago in a recital of superb music.
According to the representatives of the American press and other music
critics, the music of Joseph Hofftnan is a pattern of perfection and -
finesse. He gave evidence of that in his program last night by his in-
terpretation of the works of the inmiortal Chopin; the program included
also the variations of Brahms, which from the technical standpoint, are
very difficult to execute. Following this were selections by De Bussy,
etudes by Sternberg, waltzes by Strauss and Godowski, and other well
chosen selections in which Hoffman displayed his masterly ability. En-
couraged and enthused by his present success he annouilced his nejrb conce:tt
at an early date, namely in February of next year. This will be a benefit
concert from which all proceeds will be turned over to the Polish Relief j'^^-
Committee of which the great master, Ignace Paderewski, is chairman. fe^'^^
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SISHOEWICZ APPEALS TO UNITED STATES FOR AID TO FOLAHD
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ZxL thm aldst of the present terrible war attended by horrible mieery,^ ^^
the denoas of death and destruction straggle for supreaKicy of the world#
Thousands upon thousands of soldiers are dying on the field of battle
and millions of peaceful huioan beings are perishing of cold and hunger*
Two countries hare been aore specially the Tietias of these sanguinary^ ^
conflicts* Two countries 9 but yesterday prosperous, are now wastes of ^ ^'
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Sl^efe are Poland and Belgiusu
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The assistance giren to fieX^um does credit to huaanily* Poland, ny|^
country^ now. appeals fo3r>jLdt '" ^ " "^"^ ...>.-.,..-^.>-.^ ., -v^„ ...r^v.,.-..v^^. ^^;&1^
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An araa, seren t lines as Tast as that of the realm of King Albert ^ has in
Poland been crushed and devastated by the iron heel of nar* The blood of
our unhappy country cries out for Dirine Justice* Her sons, coi^elled to
fight in hostile armies, slay one another in fratricidal conbat* From
the banks of the MiaBsn llTer to the summits of the Carpathian Mountains^
fire has destroyed the towns and Tillages, and orer the lAole of this^
huge, desolated country the spectre of famine has spread its wings #
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All labor and industry hare been swept away« The ploughshare is rusted,
the peasant has neither grain nor cattle* The artisan is idle, all woxics ^
and factories haye been destroyed* The tradesman cannot sell his wares: i£<§
there is no one to buy* The hearth is extinguished, and disease and ^^ f
misery premil* The aged and infirm hare no shelter from the cold and
hardships of the winter weather* Little children, stretching out their
arms to their mothers for bread, receire in answer only tears* Listen
to ms^ Christian national Of such starring people^ who are crying e1:b|^ f^^eld^
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Pglimik Zulaikowy^ Mar* 15^ 1915«
tbere are alUlona* Do^s Poland have no right to your aasiatance? Baoh
nafortonate nation has auch rii^t in the naaia of hua^ity^ bat the Boliah
nation has also other claiBs, td plead for her cause before the UniTerse*
GoaqiMred and torn asunder, she OTer struggled against brutal foroe^
rsMoibering aluays her glorious past and oTor affirming the sacred rights
of Liberty* For centuries she mis the raapart of ciYilization, the barrier
of Christendom in its struggle with the crescent* She always fought side
by side with all defenders of freedMU The names of Sobioski and Ebsciusasko
will be erer engraTOd on your iMataqf;# iVhere was any generous cause in which
Poland did not freely shed her blood? Where was human suffering ^ which she
did not attempt to allerlatet^ Our genius , our labor, and our oreatire powers
hsTo left their imprint upon many pages of the Wbrld^s histoxy* Our Toices
rose in uftilton with the great call of ciTilized humanity*
Therefore 9 in the name of unirersal fraternity, in the mam of a
erer faithful to that sacred principle, in the name of the teachings of
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Ohristy and in the nana of our past and present snfferingSyl appeal to
your elTlllzed nation.
Help to sare nor country from her terrible distress* Let us cooperate in
glTing her population enploynent and bread; in restoring the farmer's
strength and proTiding him with seed^ wherewith to raise his future har-
Test# Hay Polish mothers be enabled to giro their famished children
something better than tears* May the Polish nation surrire this hour of
suinreme trial and with renewed hope and strength await the dawn of her
near Resurrection*
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For the past several months the plea of mothers and widows in Poland has
Qislioed here in America and this plea was heard in Chicago, where the
Polish element is doing all in its power to come to the aid of these nn-
f ortimates facing staryation.
The Polish Merchants* Association of Chicago, fully realizes the necessity
of giving aid to those unfortunate women and chilctren, the feeble, the aged,
who are in dire need of the very essential necessities of llfe^ Therefore
in order to raise money they have planned a bazaar to be held at the Polish
Women^s Alliance HclLI, during the second week of March.
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;As suggested by the Right Reverend Paul Rhode a committee was organized with
ithe aid of other fraternal organizations, and this committee appointed a
reception subcommittee •
The ))azaar will be arranged so that each Polish neighborhood will have a
designated day for its individual representation at this festivity^ All
proceeds of this af f air t without any deduction, will be cabled to Poland on
the closing night of the affair. All Poles living in the Chicago area should
att#xi8: not only for the sake of entertainment and recreation, but as an ex- ^
pression of loyalty and sympathy towards their fellow countrymen who are
suffering from privation in Europe because of war.
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Dzlennlk Zwlazkowy, Jem* 25^ 1915«
m CAREFUL OF UEMOBIALS!
In view of the fact that several memorials in behalf of Poland have appeared ^
In our press, which were also to be sent to the President of the United States, 3>
there is a possibility that nimerous imitators of that type of "diplomatic ^
action" will appear* Vi» therefore wish to call the attention of all Poles C
to the fact that the Polish Central Relief Committee was organized for the gg
purpose of representing all Poles in America among the people of other nationali-S
ties.
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FcMragraph eight of the basic principles of this committee reads as follows:
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*vlhe Polish vJentral Relief Committee tends to establish uniformity of opinion
among parties and organizations on the political situation of our people* It
also takes into its hands our relations with official circles in Washington.**
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In the faoe of all this, let those at least who recognize the Polish Central
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is all the more necessary because such action on their part may bring untold
haim to our national cause*
%e executive committee of the Polish Central Relief Committee is ever watch-
ful of this matter. It has established contact with Poland and its most
prominent representatives. Whenever the Committee acts in such matters, it
will do so in accordance with the wishes and suggestions of Poland and with
an understanding with the most promiiient people in the nation. ^
Be careful, therefore, about memorials. A warning to this effect was recently cr
dispatched from Poland to the Polish Central Relief Committee in Chicago. We
cite the i)aragraph pertinent to this matter: ^ *^'
"In general it is desirable that all o\ir compatriots shall realize that at a
time of such importance irresponsible individual action is improper, since in
spite of the noblest and most patriotic intentions and desires one might spoil
the plans of those in whom authority had been vested by Poland and bring about
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g .^ iiiiw^ij!iabl# iiarm to the national cause •''
•^1^ We therefore state that the Polish Central Comniittee is ever thoughtfiil of
4 ..these matters, that it always seeks information on the situation and is mind-
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n* tlM has MB» irtiam •my Polisli aan and wonan and ararj aoeia^, ffMaPt
air a*ttl«Mit Hurt eoaaldar ahat part thB Aaarieaa iaidgzanta dioald play la
1d|a ataikt tkat Poland ahauld ba aaiiad and ahoald ba grantad at laaat
wmtmamifrm that ibaald tha aaigraa da for tbia bonoland, abieh tkay bara aan*
ataatlj and booaatly rwbarad (altboogb In tbalr aan fai^ion)?
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Xb la nat taa aoon ta bring ap tbia Mittar^ as aaB» paapla ali^t tblnk* It
|a tba aaarad datj of good and intalligont oitisona abo aant to bogln to aork
fir tbolr nation witb a aarafully aada plan* ^^^^, ;;^-:- ^ -^ mw^.^^^^^^M^^^-^n^
Palidn osigraa anat not aaait tba and of tba Xaropoan eonfliot witb foldod
banda# Iboj aaat bagin aobilising tboir faorooa nov if tboj aant to forgi -
▼iatorioaa in tba falfillMat of tboir dutioa toaard tbo boa»land« -^m
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,. a battlOi Bot bloody bat a himdsrod tiaea aoro iaportant tban tho war
itaolf , amita tli«a-»-tbo atragglo to oroet laating axid fizK foondatlona uador
tko iMaalaad ao that flho oan in tho fatoro bo atxong and frooi" Thla battlo..^.. ..
will bo a kaxd oao, aado dlffloalt by oar national faulta whick in tho poat* tl^
iMir ohaoa not oaly wili not diaaipoar^ bat will oano to tho foro in ofon ^ ^^i
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a handrod tiaoa aaro iaportant than tho Bmptj and aonaoloaa polaaioa ooadaotod
hithorto for tho party intoroata and *baainoaa^ roaaona of pabliahora«
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Oogaiaant of tho foot that bgr bringing ap thia aattor wo ahall bo porfoxaiag^
oao of tho loftioot parpoaoa of tho proaa, wo bogin today a aorioa of artioloi"^
~tho f irat of thoir kind pabliahod in tho Unitod Statoa—inritlBg pablioationa
ahieh roaliao tho iaportaaoo of tho wattor to Join aa in a diaeuaaion* Saeh a
diaoaaaiaiat ooadaotod in aooordanoo with oditorial othioa and intolligonoo, will
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v'^''':''-i'^mill. «■*¥!• vs to roMh Aoflnlto vnifoim eonoliuiloiiui for the ftetoro*
W# BMrvpap^xam tfiould plajr the rtHm of the advanod goard in this iattJir* fliara-
f oare l#t ua begin a baaio dlaenasion* Lat us aqpraaa oaraelTea on thla aabjaet«
Lat na not ba gaidad, aa haratoftea, bj prajudiaaa aliieh loaar our dignity aa-
intaryratara af pnblia aplnian, but lat na ba gnidad yj a dai^ and ainaara in-*
tantian to aarra tha aanaa of our Poland*
fa taaa yon oallaagoaa of tlia pan^ not a aailad glora^ but a wraatii of apiniana^
and aak for-yoor arttiaian and yoar Tiami» - ^'- ^^ ^^«#. ;. f r: J^
Ito alao aak oar raadan to asporaM tlunaiilTaa £dl l^ia liitlarw Biair apinionai
|rill| to a aartain axtant|, ba tha Mirror raflaating tlia opiniona of tho ganaral
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I Qa ZiitMA^^^ iBtrodmtioii to fkm uniBiratiM of tli* datiO0 of Polifldi
«Bigroo towazd tho iaAopoMdoat he— land vbleh Mty possibly boaono a^
soalitjy oao riioold eonaldoTt at loast along goaoral liaos, tho iatomal otato
of affairs idiioh will prorail aftor Foland is tmitod and its atttomaqr io ul^^
amioosood# . .-_.:^^.^^ -. .-..i •jtowi^i.^f tf/^-km TTf^i<^ '^^imJW'M^ 3^^mA:'^m..f- : '
(1) BooAOBio aisfortimo will bo tilo only ebaraotoristio irtiidi ttio ^^roo paru
of..Polisb tonritoz7 ~vi]J. liafo Ul oommm^m ^^m^U-- ^y'tor^^^* ^.^feff#'.^^ '^'-"^
Ao groatost war in tho history of BanUnd^ eoHparod to which tho prosoat wiup 3
in Fra&oo and Bolgian is nothiBg, is boiag fooj^t on this torritozy* Tho war
ia tho last is^Mt a war aaialy for political and watorial gains as is tho war
in tho loots it is a war of two racos, ono of which if defending itsolf and ^
tho othor attacking 9 as it has boon doing for contnrlos, with tho pozposo of
ocmplotoly oxtingaiihing tho fozBor*
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•billtj to Mxk m0OdrdlBg to a oilrotiifttlo jplin if^M fhmj iii
oavzTiag out tlialr plui of Proag aach Ootoii with a Muitory worthy of "^
a Vottor oaiiao* tbo pMsont imr is tho final axprooslon of Toutonie on-
olaaglitY tlioailli fortaaatolar for tho SlaTlc raoo, and for ma Polos oqpooially,
tlM ttioriOBOod aad skillfal poUtloo of tho Triplo latoato hao forood tho
OonMOui lato war sooaar than thoy aaatod it^ at a tiao aliOB thoy; loaot os-
pootod Iti aad at a tlao aot adTantagoooa to tkoa. Aaothor (Xroflirald ia bolag
foo^t oa oar torrltoxj^ Oar land will ko txaaplod hf horaoo* ^oofa aad
floni^iod ^ oaaaoa wlioola. laatoad of oorops aad soodo it will prodaoo aa»
board-#f t&tmrtj ioA otarvatioa* Bioaaanda of workorc will bo kiUod or
orifplod or 9 booaaoo of goaoral iadaatrial aad agriooltoral otagaatiOAt will
dio of atarratioa# Pofor^ aad atarratioa will doroor all roaorroa aad
ttioa^t of tainrrw will giTO way to thoim^t of aariag oaoU aolf » apogardloia
of wliat algHt feapfoa ia tho fataro*
9lo dooroaao of laborora will bo roflootod ia all teaaolios of oooaoaio oadoarori
Bio look of anogr whiek woat up ia tho anoko of borotlag groaadoa aad ahrapaol
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I G —will iimprlrm y^opla of tli# mumM of eo&rtrttotl&g and ereatlag ntvf
M«MMi Of vozk and national vaaltlu. -r;'^ .. . .^^-^4i^:iiiif$. ...^m%: ':,r^
la a «axd» Poliah aail will lia falloir aal it will ikf MtiumxT to tftiaiii
aaltirmting it fnm tba baginning and thzmigli hard work to totpig it baok to
ita fozBor prodnotiTi^. '''''■ '"Cf:-!/':V^^^^
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Ikoagli ftlaad aboald bogiTon baek to uot it will not bo in aa good ooadition
mB it waa daring tho laat f ow yoara of ita froodoa: oar onrloaa on««j will
iHnro doatrogrod alaoat orosjtking wo bad and laek of anporintondoneo and npathj^
win do'tho.raat. ■'jm'u^r J
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fho onlj pooplo wbo will aaaooaafally onargo from thia war will bo oar oapital-
lata and aagaatoa« Tbo aajoritgr of tboao, aa aoon aa poaoo la aignodf will
tbink iaaodiatoly of doparting for all aorta of ifaa to tako tho *oaro^ to
roliovo tholr war-tom narroat tho fadiioaablo diaoaao fron whioh tbqr aro ■
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il C IliKsig biLj^itltilsts there will be a handful of such people as #
' "^ Haoriee Zanojski, Jerzy Lubooirski, Okocimskly Sapieha^ and Sanguszko,
who haTe constantly thought about the Industrialization of the country and the
HoproireBient of its eeononic condition. But this will be only a drop in the
bucket 9 in riew of the, ^oundless povwty and c^concpic chaiM* f g,^|^|^ ^ 1^^^ r
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It is the cdmon people together with honest capitalists who will hare to
bring acne sentblance of order out of this chaos. This work will be lighter
and more productire only if the gOTemment of the country (not of the states)^
at least during the first few years , rests in strong , energetic, and truly \
economical hands* Oood ■anagement is the only thing that can help Polish soil
more quickly becoiDe the provider and supply the inhabitants with food. Only
^en will nen of the cities be able to think about the reconstruction of in-
dustry and the proTieion ef woric for the thousands cCuneiqiloyed^ %^^ ^ i^
Besides this immediate problem, Poland will JbaTe to think about setting its
national economy upon a firm foundation, in order not to be econcnically cmd
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I C MHMrelaily doptradent on otlwr eoantrl«8 idiieh liar* aore oapital at
th*ir dlspoaal and aor* «gpaxl«&ee in galalag ■ark»t««^"$^^^^--^:r ^
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(S) Tlij0 polltieal •itaation will h% aost ahaotle In Polish aroas after tha
war* Oar aafartaaata turxalaoaanaasy politaly eallad iBdiTidaalim^ will
tlian raally nm riat»v'^^ -^ ---..-r s^.:: .^v .,... ^.../.r ,^ .^:^., va>,:^
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Tha TtiLldi paapla, awakaniag from tha bloody olaap of war and rojoicing in '
thoir rogaiaad libar^, will fall apart into dosona of political partiaOf mmtilBk
of whi^ will want to mlo boliorlxig (acBOtiSBo oraa aiaeoroly) tliat it ia
tho boat and tho oaly oao haring tbo rie^t to rolo. i m^ tr f s^# #
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Lit aa aot labcnr uador tho illuaion that the proaont war will euro tho Poloa
of thoir aatiro faalta* Thoaa faalta will ronain* Thoj will oron tako on a
diarpor aapoot* '•■■^^^/'-v.-''^^.;, ,.;•;--, ,-^'^>;^-;-:-"-v ■>",;• ■--■'■^ -^:^ ../■.-,>:^ .v-:, y.^ •■->•■ ,^.^._ ^^
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Only a fim^ strong hand will bo ablo to hold all of tho various Socialists ^
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mo
SJi SationalistSy aaiibem of thm Peoples Party, Coasorfatlrotf , wild ^Mi
CoatrelietSy aad only Ood knovs vhat otbor klndfof partlsaiui, la^^
Ill other words/ Polaad from, the aonent of its rebirth will be the hapnr h»at-
lag groead of ell sorts of per^ agitators, who will add greatly to the
diffieull^ of setting up a proper oooBeBlc system in the oonntry and expedi*t-»
lag the establishwent of order, whi^ is indispensable* -^m %^n j ym
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Ihe arrangtaant at peUtieal Batters, after all, will depend entirely upon the
fom of getemwent whieh the powers way deign to grant us or foroe apon as*
Ihereforp iik Isi iapossible at present to aako any sort of , deduotions in regard t
(S) The soeial aspect of the sitaation will, in all probability, be the aost i
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I C igi^[^tio wuiTOldabl* agitation \ff the inttfs^iiatldiiallat eaa^, vliidli
will B0t 0¥#rlMk this opportoBlty for farttioring ita oam intoroatat
wa mat eall mttantion to tha tfaraa dlffaarant aahoola of thought to ahiah tha c
ftatuza Poliah oitisaaa now adhara*
fha tliraa annazar gOTamaaiita hara practieallr toraad tha Polaa into thxaa |
diffarant nationa» jainad only hy a aoaaum raoial baekgronnd and a cohboh
laigaaga» Maaj yaara— parhapa aaay s^aarationa«-^vill alapaa baf ora tha paopla
tmrn tha kingdom of Poland » Oaliciat and Posnan» laam to liro togathar and ^^
avalra ona aoonaaic ajatam^ -^fc-r- iA^:.^ir-i.;.i:i^^ w-^i^^'-, . -t-^m
^^^.iv--***.
Iran noa, dnring a tiaa of aneh traaandoaa Poliah proHuitional propaganda » thraOr
diffasant goraraaantal vfmXmuk ara olaarly dafinad# Ihat than, will happam^
latar in tha ganaral ahaoa of opiniona and pointa of riaa?
Qna baa to taka into aeconnt iapartially and Idthoot praji^ thia diffaranaa
of aehoola* Only an nnn anally ayqpathatio undaratanding of tha piattar and j^
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J jQ eonplete disregard for one's personal ego will be able to expedite
the work of establishing order.
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This is how the picture of the probable situation of free Poland presents^'^^^
itself to us. ^, ^^ .^^^ w^Nsm^ Mi. c^N^r mmh ^i<iy^ •i&M^^.ter^s -•
Now we approach the actual purpose of this article-*-that is the role that the
; Aaerican iwnlgrants will play in the erent that they return to the homeland.
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iXhe "xetmm ware** aast occur, since a large proportion of our emigres will be
drewia to free Poland through Iots of the homeland and through the possibility
of securing for themselves a better existence while simultaneously serring
the general good a| |he nation*
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*^ >-^lr Dgiennik 25wia^owy> Nov. 14^ 1914«
In the first part of this artlcle.we expressed the opinion that the mcnent
Polish soil is reunited and we are granted at least autonomy, if not complete
political freedom, a return wave will envelop insrican Poles and carry them
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F0li«h MMuids will ihmn opMi and the Inrisible spirits of our forefathsrs will
sooad the sail of tho rotum to tho soil which they fought for^ vhieh thqr
■ado fortllo with tho swsat of thoir brows » aad oror which th^ shod toars.
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Bils sail will OTon roach tho oars of tho iworican IflaigrantSy and nany will
answer tho oall« lo bolioro this as sinooroly as wo bolioro in tho stronc k
attaohBont of tho Polish pooplo to thoir soil and to tho Boaoxy of thoir 4#r
anoosvors* ^v^TJift ^- . m- t^' :?■ ^*>^^5? *^&i_ .*.• •*t';^i^f^
It is still too soon to try to oalculato what poroontago of iaaigrants will
rotam* Oils coald bo only gaosswork* Tho task would probably bo iwpossiblo
and is aoro llkoly to bo so slnco wo cannot count on those who talk load and
at ofory wontion of tho howland died tears oat of dry eyes* W* can coant on
only tho qalet wassos^ ahem wo do not hoar^ who say Tory little or nothing at
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I e IlLL^ bat iriM in th«lr soolt hare alr^ftAy teoidsd to r#tarB to thoi:r^^^
om pooplo, and there to roll ap their eleeree and begin work on the
feandatiens of the futare glexy of the nation^ wit^ b^# ww^m^. ^tm^mmm
There la no use ooeupylng oor minda nov in gaeaaing hov aanj Polea will return^
hat we ahoold iaatead oonaider the fact of the retam to the honeland and thef
goalitj ef the retaming elaaent. . ^i^<
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Beaidea thia» we aheald endeaTor to implant the eonrietien in the minda ef
the ganeratiena bom and trained here that they too^ ahoold retonit beeaoaiV;
with their practical and dcMocratic Aaerican education, thej hare an laportant
■iaaien te-perfesm in Poland end a aplandld future awaita thMU M
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If we oonaider carefully the reaaona for liiieh the ?61ea ddgrated to iwerica,
we ahall be able to Bake acne aort of deductiona aa to the quality of the
alcMttt which will retam to the hciiiland# ,^:- -^— ^--^ . *^ c->-«.«^^^.- . .--i^- --v^^^.^.#
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I C Laok of politieal tvmBLom toor^ mam to tli# land of lashlastoft* Otb«r0 ^ ^^
Vim ixlmtL hj thm urge for •cobobIc b#ttoxB«at« Still others moitad ^
nmm ogporlOBOOs and muatod to boooiio aeqiiaiiitad with mm worlds* Othors wore }0-:'t
drlTon hy tho doslro for an adrontoroas llfo or by a porsoeutloa ccmplML.
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iMOBg the Polldi ladgnuita la iaarloa all strata and qphoros of soelo^ aro
r^rosoatsd from tho slaplo peasant to tho plajl>oj oooat* ^^^^ -^^
Xa aooordaaoo with tho dlrorslty of tho ladlerant oloaoat wo oan dlrldo tho^
rotoralag olssoat lato tho followlag groaps: ...v#-.f^v^^:. ^^.f^»j?tt,^-.^€¥.;
(a) Patriots who Uto 1b tho oocpootatloa of rotomlag to tho hcwoland and await
onlar tho oall of tho froo and aoody hoaoland to rotom* v^^^ T
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(b) S^pooalatoors (In tho good soaso of tho word) who aro road^ to tflJco thid.r
sarlngs to tho hsaoland and thoro to hogln working In on— iiuo os^ Industry*
(o) Inooppotonts who woro anahlo to orient thonselTos In itaerlea and hare too
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I C little <nMrg7 to cNmneam t^ oti8tael08 im tli# paths of tholr
of 8oal0-«ia othor warda, pooplo vhOy harlng pat on diooa that axe too
ti^t for th«i» do not knov nhat to do to kaep thoir feat frooi hartlBg# ^.^
(d) Vndaalrablaa for iLom Aaarioa haa baoone a little too awill and too hot^
iriio will return to take adTantage of the poataar eonfaaion in order to ply
their trade* '^i?^. . j^^;- ;^ . P^.^^^.^ mm^Mm mm i^f%., :M'-
With the exeeptien of the laat named » all of theae people can be of use to
the hrialand if they are willing to wozl: for the people in general and for '0
thanaelfea* Ivery boaineaaaan and arery aerehant will be eapeeially weleeae
if he ia able to intredaee pregreaaire BanageoMnt into his own affairs and ^
aiAaeqaently into the affaire of others^ .:.t^ ^- mxmi^M
The JewiA plagoe haa aade itaelf felt for aany yeara in the hoaelBind . Ill
eeawree and induatry with Tory few ezeeptions is in the handa of the Jewa#
Strong and eonaeixaantial boreotta haTe not helped^ The acattered of f orta of
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I 6 ^^sAiTl'bBMls to tuild up ecHMroe and ia^ostzy on a, larga scale liatfa'iliil
iMlpadt toaaaaa a graat imrm of Java has bogna to ImiBdata tlio ttaftaa
of Zolaat and to dobaao local ccHMrco and indmatry to a groat oztont«
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V^m aiq^ poaaaatt not rocogalsing tho danger, crawled into the Jev*a pocket
0 him father had dene, althonc^ he could hare opened up the aane aort of
faalaeaa thut the Jov had« The Intelligent person disdained hard work, almjs
looked upon hiasolf as coo of fortano^s chosen pooplOi and— >iihat is aorse~held
in eentoHpt ear aert of ocaBoreo or indnstrj.
Qierefere the door of Poland is wide open to speculators, and if they work
eensihly» oeeaanieallyt and hoaeatly, their success is assared* Land will no
deabt he Tory eheap# The aaae will he troo of haildings and hcnes* Any one
who has a llttle~Mnoy in hie pocket and gets to work qrstcaatically will soon
heccae financially independcat« We hoTo in wind particularly the Volea txom
fhe iaaeriean syst«a ia co— sroa and induatzy, especially the division of laheiir
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I a t Daiwmik Zylazkowr. Not. 14, 1914, ^ ' '^""•' ^^
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I C Wi ability to sell manufactured merchandise, is siaQ>l7
' - :^ astonishing. Thanks to this system money is turned over many miure
tines during the year-<-ineQnparably faster— > in America than in Xurope, and as
result moire people are e^tloyed and lower prices can be set on merchandise.
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JPoles coBlzig to free Poland from America will be able to employ the American^
lejstem euceessfully , whether it be in the manufacturing industry or in the
agricultural industry—through scientific raising of cattle and fowls and.:^
^scientific derelopment of dairy poroductSi etc«-»->or in commerce or some other
'l^ranch of the country s economy • :«.,i.v.^s,r y-s-^^^^^r^ 's^/jn^ -Tvo^t '^.'^'m.x%^ 'i>^^5*^t^^ ^ si^;#
American business properly understood, free of humbug and advertising tricks,
can enjoy great success in the homeland and in time may become the best medicine
for Jewidi bargaining methods-^that awful plague of the poorest classy? P^.
our society. ..,;.; \./ . :'i- ; ■ ... ■■:^^
■ i^ '^■"' ^ ^^ ■'' '.' '"ol^a fr^c^ M#Mi^. r#ail¥ m^^m^m^ mim
Polish Americans will be better able to enter into connercial contacts with
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I C Marlean fixaa asA, by th« mum tok«a, to Muit SoxopHMii' ladiuttriall^
V erantriM froR th* Poliah mrint. It would bo iaooiQOlpalily loos pimfi^m,
dugoroos for «• to bo finaneiolly dopondont on tho TJnitod Statoo thaa <m oobOc
Peltfid, fx^^d fx«i li«r eliains^ will enter the econoBle tattle poor and rained
end eoaeeqnently ibe viU be foreed to depend on imported aerehandiee until ^r
•lie ean properly derelep her own industry* Therefore we Should, on the one
hud, wnm her esninet the influenoe of neii^ore and» on the other hand|
gMrentee her oredit froa soae wealthy power* Among the wealthy poeere^ the
Tteited States should almgrs hare preferenee* ^>^^ri.57-:w# ^A^mx ^^^^ x-i^x^m -'r^^m
Poles trcm ABeriea» haring reoeived good business training here and lliTing
learned the looal oonMreial faetorst can te the best counselors in Poland*
HatonOlj It Is Booooaory that tboao Polos firoa iaorioa roally $OiBii& tils
tgalniag, Oiao voold apt doaand tliia of all tho Totunlag Polos->that vovld bo in
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I C lap<^«ibl»— Irat would d«nud It trtm % eoB«ld«xabl« BnBb«r of Tooag
' ^ P^^P^jo, fdio oan still be trained for the role of Polloh eoon<»de pioneers.
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Pift2«it8 who cloarly imdorstaiid th«ir duties toward tho hooolaQd and want to^
rotaxn to tlio hotlaad dionld aot toraia tliolr aoaa at preaoat to bo pitohora^^
poatal olOTl^i or lawyora; th07 flhoold traia thoa to bo boainoaaaoa or >^^ ^
rroo Poland will aood aaeh pooplo« Sbo will haro onooc^ lawyora,
aotarioa, and othor ao-eallod profoaaioaal pooplo, oron bottor ^
traiaod tbaa thoao wo tiaro lioro« ^^^t#-^ tij,#j^- ^Mmi^M i^ '^ vt w^-^ m^-f^^
Boaidoa tho parolj profoaaimial and oconoaio attributoa idiioh tho Polos from,
iaorioa will tako to tho honoland, thogr will also tako with thoa eroat oooial
nio aagaif iooat inatitatioa of roapoot for work, which ia iaooneoirablo in
laropot tho ofalaation of a muk according to his abilitj and oatorpriao ia
baainoaoy and tho Mtgaificoat doaocracy of laorican oooiotji aro Tirtaoa lAioh!
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It ii: elMor that in writing this we do not hare in mind Aaariean capitalists
or dSBOoratio politioisns but the Aaerioan people in general and the prineiples
of the OeMtittttion eidbodied in the Rights of nm^ > ^j^ a^^c^^^c ^r^j^^l,
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ThB Poles should giTe np the idea of crests and titles once and for all^ and
■edeling theHselTcs on the United States they should endesTor to copy her fora^
of gorennenty only withoat its i^hrious fiMilts* : 1^^'^"^'
The Poles in Anerica can becoM the pioneers who will carry these postolateff ^
into Poland* Altheuc^ they wsy not be snccessfnlt nerertheless a battle of
this sort is alsays firnitful and will help in winnowing the political s#eds
of all sorts of Suropean parties* ^^^ ^
Poland dcasnds action from us* At IHe fluiBent wb cauot gjll^ In tiiie
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Ii,C, ^jlmgne we ahould like, bat at least let us pirepare for the future. Let
n^^ us prepare the ground work for the mass emigration of patriotic laborers, ^
jrjLl^h^^ 3read^ fpr worki because both wi^l be >adly^^^^
Besides these, there is not natch more that we shall be able to teuce with us-- we
eibsolutely will not take along our quarrels, battles, and shameless brawling|
which are running riot in our Folish-Mericcoi organizations.
Let us go there not to rule but to work. Let us go there to make money at the
same time that we are increasing the wealth of the Polish people in general*
Let us not lead the life of lazy people and peurasites. Then the return ware fM
irtiich brings the sons of Poland back to their mother will also bring times of
real blossoming to the homeland.
This reminds us of one of the objections to our abore-mentioned deductions, but
we shall not discuss it because we are waiting for your opinions and the echoes
of this article. When this objection is brought up we shall not fail to :^ ,
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j5^ l^il C demonstrate Ite follaey from our point of ylmr. ^
o "^k '^ still liave laasgr natters at hand which eoold be included among the
j> o Qf the emigres toward free Poland. We prefer not to bring them up now but
^ to postpone them until some time in the future in order not to overload the
g Binds of the T^aiiBjn^mfkiflii^-in':^^^'^-:*^'^^ -fy^. '^.;,w^- ■m^{: f-.^-% ,!r^«j:i:f'it '■^■'' ~"''-^"^
We are ready for a fundamental discussion and ask for it« NoTertheless , we
apologise in advance that in the event that personal sallies or ordinary "^
party bias appear we shal T not reply* -^:n<v^>;n?rf*?:^^ -^^''T^T^r %^ ^-■;f^j;4^:^ ^^^^^^^.■■.:-'. ■:
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Warod Polsld^ Vol. X7III, Sept. 23, 1914*
THE FATHERLAND CALLS FOR RELP
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^ Th6 fatherland 18 oalllng for help* Polish legions are shedding blood
for Poland* Poland denands help from Polish oolonies of Amerloa* Give
what you oan to the national treasuxy«r s^^
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American colony donate? The general administration of the Uniont
P« R* C* n.t is calling for donations for the cause of Poland* Give
Wtwhat you can, give the most, let societieSf their administration and
members give* Let*s give, everyone and encourage others to give* Let's
ijJLl givcr fathert mothert brother* sister t daughter* vi*^ r n. r; m^it^^m^^-
Send donations to this address: Leon Zamorskl, Treasurert 984-8 Ifilwaukee
AvenuCf Chicago.,. ^wm^M c:>^^^-^H -^^t/^'V^.:;^.;;^ ;i^^^<.^---^.;;,^r; :-^< ^-.i^^iT- rfyx^txi^ U:^;4--*^ii^^^
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Brothen and oointxsfBMi Abora all politieal Idaaloglaa and daaparata plana
for aaTiag tha konalaad aran at ^a aaeriflea of ono*a lifo^ and abova tha
aobla antlmaiaaM of thoaa nho haatanad to atand at tha a Ida of ona or anothar
af tha flirting oountriaa in loxopa, ia xaiaad tha povaxfnl Toica of men of
tha grtatast aplrlt and of all clTilisad paoplaa, for a fraa Poland aa a hul-
wark and goardian of paaaa to aorttaaaatam Xaropa# r -j
Boaaia^ hlthasto oar ralantlaaa toMgrt haa haraalf atatad our aoat Inalattnt
poatulata, that fraa Mlaadmat inalada all of our annaxad tarrltoxj*
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flu tha athar hand, aranta on tha battlagroi]nd--»ahloh ia our natira land*— haTa
ao confaaad all of oar plana and oalealatioha that only ona thing rtnains for
aa to d»« Oar good ooantzTaan John f • Sknlaki pointad it oat in hia talagrm
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17 to the conrentlon of the Falcons at Buffalo: ve must unite our strength
and hasten to the aid of the old count 17 with contributions of op&ey.
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SlnQ« an Amerlean eltlzen (R* Crane) felt Mr. Smnlslci's appeal so deeply that
he Toluntarily pledged one thousand dollars a month for our cause » I am sure
that our Polish generosity will keep step with the desire of our hearts to free
the homeland # ' ^ ^^ ^^. .-*
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llhereforei in accordance with the unanimous vote of the delegates of the #oa!^
mune, we call upon all groups of the Polish National Alliance and all Alliance '^
meiDbers of our district and we appecLL to the brotherly affection of those citi-
zens not members of the Alliancot that through taxing themselves voluntarily and
through giving larger contributions they may mcuiifest their since:^ desire for
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a f ree Polandr' ^-^-^^-s -^--->'^^^ ^^u-. v^.
ih a patriotic spirit, the central department of independence 6i:e!rts a specif ic ^
and responsible control over aU contributions • Ibis board is composed of the ^^F
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17 -eenaoT^ the vice-censor, the advisory board, the central board of'
^directors, and the presidents of all the groiips of the P. N. A. 4^^^
The chief treasurer is Mr. Joseph Magdziarz, well-known and respected member of the'
Alliance* Under such control not a single penny can be lost.
Our commune has appointed Mr. Peter I. Latwis chief collector for our district,
and recommends to the Alliance groups belonging to our commune that they like- ^
wise place upon their financial secretaries the duties of collector. On---
receiving assessments from various members they should record the items, tot€d.
them monthly for the Independence Fund, and, together with the contributions of
groups, societies, and private individueds, send them without delay to Ur.
Joseph liagdziarz, treasurer of the P. N. A«, at the Alliance building*
Reports of the contributions and voltmtary pledges in our district will be real
at the meetings of the deleg^es and announced in the papers* r^^^^
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^^ W^'^Y lA ^^^ desire to liberate our homeland be Joined by universal gaterbslty
in g^sring to this sacred cause. Not being able to fight for our homeland, let
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17 us contribute as muob as we can afford with a feeling of sincere and
; deep devotion* Let the size of the contributions and the speed with
which they are offered be proof that we recilly desire a f ree Poland^ ^^.^.^^^^
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In the name of the commine of the Polish National Alliance of Holy Trinity
Parish#r^: ;-/-:••- • •-:>.
^^:^pm^^uy^. ^*r;f;-f^:^/ 0:^^ ,vr^ -T ■'=^-' -- (Signed) Joseph P» Szymansld]^ presloenl ^^
■ '?:040:_w*:m^'^ .cl^^^ Dr. J. K. Orlowskl, secretaxy j^'
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VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
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We are llYing in an age in which the writing of editorials does not depend | as
the Anerioans aay, on the opinion of one man, since his opinion alone, however
good his intentions, is bound to do more harm than good« !^>r
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We cannot make accurate i)olitical investigations because we depend mostly on
telegraphic reports that are altered and on Soropean newspapers that are thre^b
or four weeke o
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One cannot indulge in daydreams idien writing an editorial—daydreams
another section* Argaments with our well-wishing colleagues of the pen (Ood
help ust) lead nowhere either, because they have degraded the art of argomen-. '
tation to the level of a chat between two women of the Szczcp«sBki market place*
Therefore, since my political deductions are likely to make a fool of me, since^
I am not allowed to write about my daydreams in this space, and since I have
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not been trained in the art of scolding and calling other people names , I reach,
for the **Toice of the People** as a drowning loan reaches for a straw , for the
typesetter is waiting and one oanoot leave a blank space in the paper*^' ^# ti\x-
I soieno^ declare that what I am writing here is based on my personal views on
the matter, views for which the paper has graciously granted me space in its
ooliimns and for irtiich it should not be held responsible, as I do not wish to
draw down on the heads of the innocent members of the Polish liational Alliance
the accusation that they are Muscovites or something similar. rotic' f
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^tterefore, holding out hqt hands in fear and despair, and anticipating lashes
from the whips of the excellent writers under the red or black sign, and asking ^
for the sharpest condemnation (irtiich I need for my editorial crown of thorns),
I begin:
All political orientations have got it in the neck* The self -same dignitaries
of homeland politics who have tried to convert the dollars of the Alliance
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members to their own faith are diTided aBK>ng themselves , thus giving proof that,
in spite of the whole reams of paper that embrace their so-called deductions
€Uid orientations based on conviction and experience , they will never get as far
as the courts of Huerta, Carranzai or Villa » much less to the forum of inter-
national politics 9 which during the present war has taken on monstrous forms*
SVe have been worrying our heads over all sorts of enlightened opinions, shat-
tering our picks on them, while in the meantime war has come and all of our _^
informers I as one man, have shown the white feather and left us on the rocks of ^
intolerant and rash Folishr^Aaerican politics* r . -p. ri>..^/v S
Therefore, we lack unity and harmony of opinion* Only the bare factf^iAiicl^ l^lio
last few days have brou^t us stand forth dearly* , ^: ^ii/ r<?/ n^itlans - r
;It is a fact that all of Gdicia, as one man, has taken up arms and, disregards
ing everything, has declared itself for Austria*
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It l8 also a fact tbat aooner or later Austria's enamlds will win, and she^r
herself I like a denuded crininaly will stand before the international forum
which will delineate the new map of Burope* i j^^^ t - v t .in ,-i^
What will become of us then? Will we be regarded as allies of Austria and
treated as such or will some daric little comer be found for us at this great
political table y idiere, with great courtesy and sweetness ^ one member after '>i
the other is going to be aiqputated from the little Austro-*Gennan body?
f-js, order to answer thede guest ions I must go back to those times when— -Oh, o ^
wonder!-*-I was taught the rudimdnts of international law and had the rules of ! : ut
political maneuyers drilled into me» International law is concerned with to ^
alliances, unions, treaties, etc«r-*pcL<^ts between politically free nations —
but it does not contain the slightest mention of any treaty between master and
SlaTe»-M::iN|^^t,^ ^k:tM$m^t^BX^-^:'^f^M' riu^s--^ , ^^/^^ <'^,-l%--^r. iV|^:!^tS''.^. 0T tim ' ^'
Oalicia is Austria's slaTC. Therefore, why should there be any anxiety as to
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IvAietlLer the diplomats,, who at least are a little wiser than I and even wiser
than all of our political leaders — not even omitting the aldermen of the Six-
teenth Wjard~will consider Galicia a free and independent political unit and^
as such, punish her for Joining the enemsr-- the fl^iple iU.liance«
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■This is the first argument , product of my Galician braini Is it silly? The
specialist in all sorta of nonsense from Milwaukee Avenue will evaluate it anid
will graciously condescend to inform othersl-^ w - . ..r^- ..^-^^^^^^
Further^ QaliciisLy \ff talcing up amis at the present time and, in additioh,be-- ' '^ ^
coming a united, single-party Galicia (which must be considered the f irst *^ '"^ '' !::3
miracle) 9 can be considered either an obedient Cinderella iiho went forward tcr ' ^
break her neck pro maiore iteistriae gloria or she can be considered a living
national unit striving to win freedom and independence. Galicia is either a
Haspburg servant, a resurrected Piast /pawe of first Polish dynast;;^, or the
legendary Knight of the Tatra Mountains at Zakopane! ^^^^^^^'^o^*^ note:
Giewont, a mountain peak seen from Zakopane, is called the Sleeping Ehight
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If the dlplonats regard us as the serirants of the Hapsbiirgs, then we haT^^lost-—
if as the Sleeping Knight, then they will have to negotiate with iis. ,..^i;% %p^
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The altematiTe nay not be to the liking of those who want to consider Gallclai
the obedient servant of His Austrian Majesty* But there is a solution for thiS|
a siiflple peasant solution which is irrtsistlble* If the Polish insurrectionists
in Galicia will not lay down their arms (of indilch there can be no possible fear)
after the deoisire Russo-Austrian battle , if they continue to fie^t on and with
good results (which will not be difficult for them since they will have millions
of people behind them) , then all diplomats must tusm their attention toward us*
Since the diploiHits will ardently desire peace , they will have to call out: |
JBtop, boys} Come over and tell us what you want*** Then we shall have irtiat we ;
want; namely: a place at the diplomatic coxigress so tjbat we may demand our rlg|ht
to freedom and self-determination«-^|.i5^i:.#.5-i^ t>fer«ii^M:sr 'uts^n^-^t
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The fears. of some of our pessimists , wbo claim that Surope then would have us
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murdered or sent to Siberia , are foolish and absolutely unfounded* IWentleth-
century Europe Is capable of a criminal war^ but It will never be capable of
(i'dflmlnal x>eace| If only f6r the reason, which I have tried before to point ^^^^
out, that Poland y both geographically and culturally, Is the only country which
can fill the role of a buffer state between Russia and Germany* The creation
of a buffer state Is the concern of all the victors In the present war cmid for
this reason alone the Western Powers cannot condemn Poland to death and annlhl«*
latlon* By declaring herself for Austria, Poland has tossed the cpi^ntlet at
Sastem barbarism and declared herself for Western culture* After the war all
civilized cotmtrles will feel the sane revulsion at bloodshed that, a cabinet-
maker just hlrttd as a butcher's assistant feels toward his new prof esslon#^ ^
FlMilyt pisslM argue that the Polish legions are under the command of
Austrians* The answer to this Is simple: Austria gave our legions arms and al<
lowed them to train in war maneuvers, which other countries did not do* Wlthoirt
this training, we would have resembled soldiers threatening the sun with hoes«
We would have acoonplished about as much as our fathers did In the unfortxinate
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year of 1863, idien they tried to take oamxons with shotguns.
Practical life teaches us to take what someone gives US| and surely \war teaches
us to forget all theories and scruples and take even those things which no one
gives. ,, V-,,;, , • . , ■. '//;;;■?: V,.
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Therefore, since all Galic la has taken up arms, since it is certain that her
motto will find a pleasant echo in the ranks of our brothers under Russian
domination, since it is not in oxxr power — not even by using thousands of bot4
ties of ink— to stop the current of events, since politics should and do go
on across the sea, we over here should M iiileitt, disciplined, and obedient*
Then let us listen and be disciplined, because by so doing we shall not draw
upon ourselves any responsibility in respect to the homeland.
L9t us listen and send money. All of the Polish-American bickerings here are
nothing, the senseless spending of money for conventions is nothing, all of ,
our politics is nothing, in view of the immensity of events which are now
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place in Euit>pe cmd indirectly affecting all htimanity.
Hiis Is what I believe. If you think I am wrong, beat me — but jrou will not con-
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J;. , ^ .^5 Bi» Ohlcaieo Pally TriVuna^ Stpt^ 3, 1914#
u: ■ ■ "-■^-■-'f^'^:'r'ri:^^^ P01I8H UHiei ib law ^ .^^^*"■■■
WPA(ILL.)PR0J.3ef^
The Poliih Bonan Oafholie Union of Aa0rlca» In Chicago » a fraternal fn«nranl#|
^ erganisationt mimbarine 80^000 ]iioabar«» with branehoa throu^xout the eoantZ7t^
will hold a aaaa-aaating at 8 P«M«t tomorrow in its hall at Ullwaiitea Are^ and
Aogoata 8t*
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Plant will ha diaeusaed on furthering the caaae of tve^ Poland*
the apeakera will he the Bar* ¥• Ibpalat Rector o^^ ItV Hanialaaa* College;
Anthony Caameoki; and P« 8« Bazm/
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T«0t«rAiiy •▼#ni&g seraral groups of the ALllanoe of Folisli Falcons In ilmsorloa
arxangod a mass meating at Jolias Slonacki Hall at 4Btli and Paollna Streets
in Town of Lake* Despite the inolenenesr of ttu jeeather, a j^reat joapf jpeople
attended this independenee aass meeting* ^i-^-^^- -^^^^^^
The flieeting wtM opened by Mr* Wrzesinskiy who ealled upon Mrs* W* Tankovskij r*
wife of the director of the Polish National Alliance » to act as secretary* X
Mr* K* ^yehlinski, "father of the Italcons** and president of the Polish National ^
Alliance delivered the first address with his usual ease and yitality* Ar^ ^
dently and sincerely he called upon those assembled to collect a fund for' the ^
reconstruction of our homeland, liiich must soon be free and independent* The
audience enthusiastically applauded Mr* Zyehlinaki*s rather lengthy speech*
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The speaker earnestly adrised tte Palooxis to prepare for the tine wbmn
tliey will hear the notes of the Golden Horn, whieh will be the herald annouiui-
ing the aotion for whieh the Tbleons here hare been waiting for twenty-six
years* ^^^?anslator^s note: This refers to wyspianski^s bedding **• The
Golden Horn is to sound the signal to take up axms ^or |^oland*sjUy|£|^de^
'^. '"*» w»*'- *■ ^'- .
The second speaker , Ur. 7. Frzjrprawa, explained idiat daties and serriee we
owe the honeland and, in acoordanee with the literary laaster^s words, ^t Is
tiM to aet**, exhorted those assenbled to action*
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Finally, Mr* J. Rybicki, president of the second circuit of the Alliance of
Polish IWLcons in America, in his speech demonstrated how much the Poles bom
in the United States lore the honeland in spite of nerer baring seen it. As
a Ealcon, he adrised the Falcons to be disciplined and to await the coomand
from headquarters to go wherever the homeland might desire* He said that this
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aoiBdnt might be even closer than we imagine* Mr« Sybioki^s speeeh was
welooioed enthusiastioally.
The oolleetion yielded $33^25 for tiie Kosciusko Fund. With the singing of
^'Droway and Lazy** and **Poland Is Not Lost** this inspiring mass meeting of
the Falcons in Town of Lake was adjourned*
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HEAL lES WODUDS
(Editorial)
tbe past f eif mDnths the nationalism of the Poles in Ainerica Ms been stran^ly
and soioetiises unintelligibly f STerish.
from all sidas accusations have been hurled at even the most deserving individuals
^iftio are cuorking for the Polish cause* They are accused because they ho34 opinions
liiffer^it from those of others and. because they do not conceal these diffe^noes
^^s^ t<$pliilon and hypocritically give the iispression of imiversal agreement on nation*
€l issues • i
i(ieuaati02lii of betrayal, of denying the ideals of love for the homeland,^ of prov-
ooat ions, and of selling themselves to the annezer governments , muld never have
bieeii made, had not our orientation toward iwo rid affairs to^ay be^ ^msmn^ out,
:|^^0iur^p for future action developed, in this feverish atmosphere* I^ike a
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wild horse 9 unrestrained Fbllsh nationalism has ran ireaqpants traxqding on
all considerations of decent and ethical treatment of one's opponents*
Today this crazy fererishness is beginning to subside under the effects of the ■^^■
fire of nar, lAich is running wild orer all of Sorope* . Today » fortunately stil^^
in tiaSi^ our hands are unconsciously seeking the hands of our opponents to ex- j
change bsrotherly greetings and to begin irozklng f6r "^j^ cpapon gpodt^i h^-mi^f^^'
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Let us not cdlow this attenpt at hazmony to die out » let us not aUow ourselres
to be yolled apart by further battles^ but sincerely j^ as befits true Poles, let
us forget our hurt feelings and think about the future* This future is knocking
at our door*. We all agree that Poland may arise after the present war*r We, also, ^
all desire this ardently^ ^Ehen let us put aside all jm injiuries ax4 petty ^
ambitions f6r leadership. ^■%^^^[^ ' ''^'''% :'£r ^.^^y'%^^m
It is now a matter of utt^er indifference who suggests a happy idea, nho does this
or that service,^ or whether this or that mDtion is passed* But it is decisirely
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Iqpoxtaat that thar^ ba paopla to aaka adtioiuit tliat aaeh parson imdarstaM -^
tha will of tha aaJorltT— la a vord^ that aach do hla work* Wa naad action to*
007 Hora tiian a^far oaiora* ■■•^'"■■'■.■-^'■■^.u-. y^i/i"^* :■'-?■? i^'-'^^^^fk^^^ v.^* -m . jf^'-^--:;^^"^:^^^-^^^ ^ir-i.^^^^^: -.^^
Up to tha praaant tiwa tha opinion was hald that tha baat thing in tha world was
that whiah a Ptola inrantad and a Csaeh wada* This oantanca should ha araaat froa :^
anr thftugtata whan^wa asra eonaamad with tha baat of all good things, a fraa and ^
iadapandant Folandt baaaosa both tha idaa and its aoooaplishwant. mst ba onrs« <ri
Wa shall b0b that it will not ba difficult for us to aecoiqplish this, whan wa ^
aonsidar tha acopa of our aation* This scope has narrowad in ragard to idaas and ^
initiatlTa and has broadaaad. in ragsrd to tha difficulty and tha aiza of tha - ^
U3Enlar waking* m' ^yni^'i:,'^: -«i"^:'^^'-*:-^'#* ^i^MUk ■wi0-^^'^'^''m%i,0
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hoaaland doaa not naad our idaas and notions now,' first, bacausa wa ara aol^^ ^
in a poaition to propound thaa„ since wa do not know what tha praaant political
oriantatian in tha howaland ia| and aacpnd, baaaaaa wa could by no aaans ''azpart^
thsa to tha howaland*
Tha howaland asks of us sacrifice^ monay, and a whola oass of laborara iribo will
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rettxrn to the homeland to fUl the Taeaneles left by the war*
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It la a ebajDe to waste tlae-— we repeat— on the forming of a political orientation* |
Hews from the homeland^ when any does oomsi is scanty and distorted by the reppee-
tlTe jsoTemmentSi» The "Prussians want to call the Poles to azmed resistance
a0Biinst Rassia^ Rossia wants to do the exact rererse; and /both of these powers, in ^
aecordance with their political designs, eilior the news which comes to us» Poland ^
at present represents for the annexers a delicate, porcelaiii ^t<|jr which mast m^^ ^. /^
be broken and iriiich they dare not let go#.,^. * ■:^^-:-^~'^'^*^^-^^>^:^.'^^.-,¥i:A^i»- j^^mtm ^^^*^v:;:^. <^
Since such is the case, let us leaTe all political orientation and ideas to our 2
brothers in the homeland* Ihey can attend to those things b6|tter than we because ^
they hsTe more political experience than we haTO* We will he^re no influence on !^
the victory of this or t|uit political party ^in the homeland, so why should we use
mp our strength and energy and wear out our tongues^ Better that we should pi^e-
pare the Peliidi "'granary" in order to feed the hungry and emaciated*
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There remains for us only one type of action~one task; to collect as much money
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aa poMible and to enooumea aa nanjr paopla aa poaaibla idip ar^ oapabla
of hard iio3?k to ratoTB to Folaaiu. "r-^-^ _ ^^^i^-^i^i'W'ii^s- a^^^-'ir-
IfOt aa aiippoaa tbat hlatorloal neoaaal^ will ba folfillad aiid Poland will arlaa*
flMni tha Pollah' traaaoxy will ba aapty, baaaaaa far 120 yaare foraiga poae:pa
baTO baan Biadippioprlatiiig Ita fonda^ Thara will ba a laok of laborara baeaaaa
Poliah aorkara will hara baan aoxdarad in tha war or laft unfit for work* Tbara
wil^L>a no «7at«a of goTamaaat batanat for ganarationa . tha Folaa haTo baan
bronilEt ap nndar thraa diffarant edTaBoaanta and aach gromp will want tj| goram
in ita ^ahion«
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Cannot tha Poliah amigrants do nnoh toward aiipp^i^ thaaa naadaT Taal TbBTB
ia aaoac^ aonay awong ua, if only aaoh of ua wantad to ranaaibar that Poland ia
|loaar^ hia paraon than hia ahirt,, that Poland naana mora than tha future
waalth of hia ohildran«. If all of ua narching togathar dioald apntr ibuta gen-
araoaiy to tha traaaury pf the honoland^. wa aould yery aaaily coUaot many mil-*
liona of dollara* Alao^ wotkaea to fill the Tacanciaa left I7 the Tietiaa of
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lennllc Zylaaacowy> .Aug* 20 , 1914«
th« imr in tlie hooelaad oonld be found In large noaibere aaong us*
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Altbouc^ xurt 80 wunr of us vil). eP ^dk as could be desired^ those of us lAo do
jgfi teek will be snpii tbat each one will be egjoal to iiaB7# A Pole sehooled in
Aaerlta will take back to the hoaeland with him better ideas of agriculture and
eeonovyi a knowledge of the uneq]aaled eoaaercial system of the United States ^
and a spirit thoroughly imbued with republican and democratic ideas*
l^at us not forget that the Boles in the homeland are threatened not only by the
war but also by the equally great danger of Jewish expansion* The Jews will not
rest but will immediately endeavor to get control of the commerce, industry, and ^
handicraft of free Poland* These we must displace* ioi
XiOt the Polish eadgrants furnish only two hundred people wbo understand American
business methods , who know on what the good attributes of the American business-
■Ml are based, and we can be sure that these will control all of the markets in
^tbe larger Polish cities in a short time, and will thus inci^ease their own wel-
^fare as well as that of the homeland*
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ThA0e are our problems and our duties* Ww ite mist HeaE bur itoTmds,
forget our injuries , and harmoniously get to «ork« How «e mst begin
eoUeoting mney and supplenenting our knomledge of business* How we met
begin to think about returning to the homeland* Ibiaorrow we mist return to
^land and begin work on the soil dear to us, begin to l^re the life of a
eliaibing plant instead of that of a dwarfed weed*
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WPA (ILL.) PROJ . 3027S
^^:^i.t^4 %^ czAS^s picTUHi bdbud as chmaoo polish BALLT .4.^.^ ^^
.^Pl^^m BI80LDTIQH8 BOPI FOE BBTIAf OP RUSSIA AS IKBIT OP LIBBBPT
.'''■%;ki^$^^%^-^^^^^^ STMPASHT POR SIBTIA
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V fim thousand axeited Polaa seised a picture of the Csar and tnimed it along
^^^ ! 1^ eopieo of the Polish Sational Bailj, which has pro-^Sussian tendencies,
-gt after a see ting which orerf lowed Walsh's Hall at Uilwankee Are* and Dirisioa ^
St«t last night# The neeting was under the auspices of the Polish Hational
• Defense Commit tee« ./^' ^■^-'^ -^^1^%^^^ _^:^^•■^ "^-^'^^^' • .- t^s^a "^^t^^. I'i frc^ ,.
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Pollowingf in party are the resolutions adopted: *fhere is erery reason f or i^
all the Poles to wish and to hope that Russia he defeated in this war* Andgf
we widi it and hope for it, together with all the lowers of liberty, of pro-
gress and enlightenment. We are not concerned as to who is opposing Russia,
in this conflict* We are neither for Germany nor Austria; we are against
Russia as a mortal enemy of Poland and a factor for eril in the life of humas^
ity as a whole*
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"Serrl* will not vaft%r ttaroogh th« defeat of Butsi*. Sh« will Im frood, to-
fotlior with othor tmllor Slarle nationalitlo*, from tho real danger of being
eheated and finally swallowed by Ibseia, as Poland was a century ago«
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*We beliera that tha future of Poland lies presently in opposing Sassia and
S appljiqg the whole power of the Polish people to the necessary work of reduc*
iog Sussia to her natural dimensions."
After reciting Poland* s grierances against Prussia, particxilarly the expropri-
ation of Polidi landholders for the benefit of the Oeman colonists* the reso-
lutions concludes
>*ffhat we'iiant and hope that Poland will achiere through this war is freedoa
and independence; not a part of Poland* but the idiole«" .
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(Sunmary of an Editorial)
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Since the year 1795 Poland has been divided by her nei^bors into three
partSi each one subjected politically to a different aggressor: one to ^^-wi^
Austria^ one to Germany and one to Russia* ^/Translator's notej^ T^tilir^^il
luiited and set free during the so-Oftlled World War, 1914-1918 •**
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Long before that tiaie the nearly thirty millions of Poles have been
MUClously awaiting and actively preparing themselves for the day/ on ^^^
idiich they will again become a politically independent nation* To that
effect, besides other ways and means, they were organizing themselves into
different national and political factions, at times misled or shortsighted
in political orientation, but always with one common end in view, and with
one undisturbed desire to shake off the threefold political yoke and to
^aye Poland frfe of any enslaving bonds*
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doj) of 8U(i^ l^ctiozial orean^I^^ and a very infiueottal one in shaping
national and political tendencies among the Poles in their motherland and
abroad, was the so-called Polska Rada Narodowa - Polish National Council -•
in Galicia, that is, in that part of Roland ^ which was held imder the dom->
inatlcm of Austria* '-> ^-^ ^---^ "-^^^:^ • ^ ■^^k^^mr.^-:,u.^M.^^..^.^:^^^> ...
Because of the comoc^ intej^ist^axM the c between
the Poles in their motherland and those in the Tftiited States , it was very
natural and advisable that the influence of the Oalician Polish National
Council would reach the Poles in Chicago and inspire them to organize , under
identical name and for akin purpose , a similar body out of those Polish >
countrymen who sympathize with that particular orientation. And so there!
has been formed in Chicago another Polish National Council, affiliated with
the first one in Galicia, and sponsored by the Polish Daily News; Dziennik
qhicagoski. ,.,. V ^ «
Now, Dziennik Zwiazkowy, the Polish Alliance Daily, tries to prove that
the two councils are incongruous - that the one in Chicago is not a true
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represaxitatlYe of that in Galicla - not even with the presence of two
^^reeentatives of the Galioian Polish National Council; Messrs* Cienski ^^
and Weckowskiy at the Chicago Polish National Coiincil^s Convention^ to
be held July 7« . In the opinion of Dziennik Zwiazkowy. all that the two
coimcils have in common is only the name, with everything else in them
fundamentally different* Therefore, says Dziennik Zwiagkowy> the local,
Chicago Polish National Council ^ould not boast that it is a true
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representative of the original and genuine Polish National Council in
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An ideal plan for the freedom of nations Is ri^peaing and the declslTO nom^
is approaching* The nation* a giant antoBattet soring only at the conaan^
of tjrrantst ^ai^ ill-treated for centuries, heeds the hattle-cry for hiuun ir^
riiriitSf Itaable to ohtain Justice in terms of peace, it intends to fi|^t thr j
liberty"; it f^led often, hut nerer admitted defeat • ^ ^ iw iT -^ ^
n^e Polish Mation is awakening for the hattle of freedom. But the oppressed ^^
Poles, 1A0 so Taliantly defended their independence, ha:re lost« Poland was
officially remored from the map of Sirope as an autonomous country f-^ tape-
rarily -- sis the Poles again arise for their cause but now, conditions are
more f^kroraUle than formerlyt^ t
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Ominious clouds of war are gathering orer larope which may orerthrow the
corrupt system of our oppressor s# li^ Wio are trodden toda|^^ can be fre^
tomorrow*
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We must prepare for the coming ersnts and trtKmld be ready to wie!
cudgel when the proper time arrires* Therefore, let us orgaaifO
nation, without exception, and renture forth, side by side in defiance of
our subjugators*
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dlv* » )k^|»lac tind and aid gpr bMlthwrs aeros* tha aaa*
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fha lilloBal BaftMoa C^aittaa has ba«a orcMisad la Cbleago, with sab-eam-
«11ita#« ia aracy eonnalty. 9harafara, m; tha fa^porary daLaeatlan, MHMm
aranr PaXa ta tha Mwa^Matlac irUeh vill ha hald oa Soadagr, Vahraarj 3Srd,
at 2 P«lf,, TkOadEl hall/ 1716 South Aahlaad Ara, for tha poxposa of. argtalsiacr
tha Xoaal latloaal (Slondttaa.
of tha Pali ift latioaal llliaaca of tha South Sida ara iaTitad.
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Washixigiton^ D* C* In a short time there shall be a Polish embassy in the^"^
^ United Statesi Mrs* Krasiewich will probably be the ambassador* The duty
of the ambassador will be to raaind the Americans eyerywhere and at all .
time's that there was Kosciussko and Pulaski^ also they should create V
good reputation of the Polish nation among foreigners**.
It is generidly understood that such embassy will help the Polish nation
to gain independence in a rery short timi^^ ^, ^.^^B^ki J| ai^ ii* . .
-.«u^ as 5eeretaf3^'-^^3BMi!. e^er^t^j^^
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Dgleimlk Zwlazkowy, i)ee. 21, 1911 •
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THE CHSLH HATTER
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T^sterdaj OTealng a Meting was held in the building of the Polish Women* o^ >
Allianee on North Aahland ATenue to discuss the Chelm natter, idiieh is attraet-
iag a great dfai of attention and about which we hare already written nany
tiaes* The following organizations were represented at the meeting: The Polish
Wonen^s Allianee (by Mrs. A# NeuaMoi, Urs* E. Napieralska, Mrs. Kadow, ICrs.
Szeszycka, Hrs. M« Euflewska, Ifrs* Z. Jankiewicz); the Polish National Alliance
(by Kessrs. Leon Ifollek, N« K« Zlotnicki, and J. Szynanski ) ; and the Polish
Ronan Catholic Uhi on (1p Messrs. ^I^j/ Adankiewicz, and J* Czekalai and Dr. Anna
Wyczolkowskay the authoress of the appeal). Ifrs. A. N^uaan acted as chairman^
and lUss E. Napieralska as secretary. The secretary read the appeal which is to
be sent to the representatires of goremnents and other well-known personages, .
urging them to roice their opposition against this fourth partition of Poland
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After the reading of the appeal » Br. Anna Wyczolkowska addressed the audience
to explain why the Polish women should be the first to roice their
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I? , D»i«antt aiiaglwirr. D«e. 21. 1911, WPA (ILL.) PROJ. 30276
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against this new politieal eriaa. Sha said tliat aftar axmazing Chalm, tha
Bossian goramoant would want to annax tha stata of Suivalki^ and than tha stata ,
of Lublin. pr« Wyezolkovaka raeoBimandad that a genaral aass aaating should ba ; :
eallad«
■r« Adaakiawics racoBaandad eonplata union on this aattar so that tha protast aay
ba ganaral* Ha statad that a ganaral mass aaating should ba arrangad as soon as
possibla in ordar to arousa tha intarast of influantial Aaarioans in this aattar*
Hr« Laon llallak, diractor of tha Polish National Allianca, Toiead tha saaa opinion,
araeonaanding that a ganaral aass aaating dxould ba hald as soon as possibla. r
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]fr« J« SasyaansidL, diractor of tha Polish National Allianea^ suggastad that a mass
aaating ba hald for tha purposa of alaeting a eoaaittaa oomposad of aaabars of
all tha Polish organisations in Chieago, this eoaaittaa to prapara a rasolution
eh should ba announead in tha papers. Siailar aass meetings should be arranged
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througheut the United States*
Tbose gathered were told to e^q^lain the natter at the oeetinge of the boards
of direetors of their organizations^ so that these aay take steps to send their
delegates^ from aaong whoa the general comittee will be chosen*
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Tlie press ooonittee should publish in the papers an appeal to organizations*
The following persons were elected menbers of the press conaittee: Dr* Anna
WSfesolkowska, N* K* Zlotnicki^ Eaily Napieralska, Adankiewiczy and. Jiecm Ifadlelu^
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It was decided that Dr* vyezolkowska should prepare an appeal to all the publica-
tions and organizations* The nature of this appeal will be discussed this
erening at the coanittee meeting to be held at the Polish Wooien^s Alliance build-
'.; t .-*
The next weeting will be held at 7:30 P« M«, Tuesday, December 26 , at the Polish
Wcmen*s Alliance building*
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km mwrnijotam Iomvs, tte KlBc^oa of Poland wbm croatod Iqr tho dooroo of tho Chm»
groaa of Tionaa of 1815« 9ila polltieal docroo wms aignod, with tho oocooptioa
of tho throo aaaoror ooaatipioay hf all tho oouatrloa of laxopOf aaoag thMi
Xaglaad, fkaaoo, Soodon, Spaia, Portugal, aad Svltsorlaad» la tho dooroo of
tho Goagroaa of Tioana, tho boaadarloa aad tho indiYlaibiUty of tho Kiagdoa
of Poland aro dofialtolj gnaraatood* Tho boondarioa nay bo oxtoadod, bat thoy
■aj not bo oartailod« Bom tho BaaaJLaa goromaont has doeidod to tako, oat of
tho Toxy ooator of Poland, alx ooaatioa boloaging to tho atatoa of Lablia and
dlodloo, with a popolatioa of 800,000, and annas thaa to Baaala or aiko a
llMOOTito and Orook Orthodox prorlnoo oat of thmiu Ihia aot la bolng dlaouaood
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H *M Mi#tot SQseiallj toy ths Folish wsasn^ to prsrsnt Russia fnn annsrlng this
^ I 5]ES^lisli soil* Torthoxaoro, thoro is a ptrojoet afoot to annsx and Rassianiso
i;^ l^dlMLlki aftor tho anaoxation of Gholm* Thoroforo, an aspoal «as sont to all
^^ tBo ]|aropoan ooontrios idiioh signod tho doeroo of tho* Congross of TiOBna^ ask-
imtt thsn to protost against this robbozy, sinoo thogr aro authorisod to do this*
^ Ilis appoal has oron xoaohod tho Polish iadgrants in ahiosno hat^ for Masons
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aot with indignation and protost bat shoald also bo rosistod with oar olosost
oo-^oporatioa with tho notion bogon in tho hoMland* i| t^ i^^»i^
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BBp ms XILCOIS IN
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flto AUiuiM of BftHflk lULooui 1a Aatrlca roeelTod tba f oUoviag appeal:
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^C#mtryBaa» bMtktM la all aiaeeraly aatlonallatid sociatlea hare aad la
fa(feiga laaAa bayaad oar borlarOt to you aa ^PPMl ooaf idaot la tha aall-
kaaaa gaaaroaltj of tha Pollah paopla. Goaa to our aid, baoauaa owr group
at praaaat f lada Itaalf wlthoat ahaltar»
^fHa Itlaaaa at MogUao (Polaad)i after tke reiMfireotloa of thla groi^ fron
jaara ef aleep aad letharsj, ahoaed at tlie laat eo&Teatloa of Aaguat 6» 1911^
that tbmf ]mly# aaakMiad to aea exertloaa toaard a raaalaaaBoa.
"fteeagb my, ^aae, aad Jaly a kiad aeaber lit aa aae a wadoa la vrtii^ we
oaald trala, bat the authorltlea daaled ua area thla bit of free apaoe for
tha good of our wllllag aad eaengetlo aiaibera, beoaaaa tralalag la a«t
peraltted la the opea alr«
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*"lli iMm mm gfmmmijm of aaj sort^ mot ersa %hi& sast aod#st plAoo^ aaid it
toiks •« tlioaij^ «s vlU mtt ba abl# to pxmotioo oTom tliyo pozsittod
OMTClOMi dwrlag tho wimtor* Wo oro Ia a tonlblo oituatloa^ Oor gsroup
OOiyaioto of aoToaty noatboro, aoro thaa forty of ahoa traia« Becoatly a
ladloa* aaziliary aaa orgaaizod* Thoroforo, ao otbar oooroo is opoa to ua
aaoopt to ajpoal to yoa for oroa tbo wolloat oontribationa. Mtay a aJboklo
Mdcaa a adloklio*
nte wiah to build a gyBaaaiaa ia tho apriag^ a Tory aodoot oao^ booauao tbo
apirit ia atroag withia aa« H»lp ua do this, brothers^ cooatryaoal Ibat
you giro ua aoa ia our aood, ao will roturn aboa wo grow otroagort aa aooa
aa you oall to ua ia your B00d#
mb ad: all of you^ ia Oalioia^ tbo ElagdcM of Polaad, Aaorioa^ all tbo
IiU.ooa groqpa, aaA all of yau kiad olioxcy, to aoad ocmtributioaa* ?l#iLoo
aoad yoar doaatioaa oaro of fiK^il Stfcopok, our aoorotary^ Mogilao, Bbaoa
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^Xm uqr itrvat, w» ack you to laf oxm the tuideTsigiied boavd of dlroetoM of
ma^ eontrilmti€B# by Miillag tho onoloMd eard« Aeknovlodgeaomto will bo
fVfbUdtod la tbo Jaloon^ in Fooon, or in tho lolooao^ ^fcyanf tlo Qaldo^ in
"Tto boosd of dlrootoro of tho GursiAotio Sooioty folooao^ MogiliiOy Ltyo
BtBOETO, Bolmii^
**Volix Jorookiy prooidoBt^ MogUao, Lipa Sqwuro
"Volix Soxttfiaovokiy Tioo-prooidoat*
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Dmt Brothers and Sistarst Ws kaov only tea vmll tlie dlff ieulti#« with
vliiali tlM Follah lULe<ms ar« b#0«t uador Gemui d€Biaatloa« Qui Jornxmuff
COTaroiMBt daas mot alioaao tetwMm wmmb la oirdar to akko thio fiao
oxgoaiuitlOB lapotomt and to plooo obotruotioao in tho miy of tho doTolopsoAt
tf (q^oolfio groqpo* la opito of all tlioso poraooatioaa by Proaoia^ tho
Pollak lalooa lliroo^ grova atroagor^ aad aarohaa aai araa if with alow atopa*
BOt an tha owtpoata ia Poaaa, howaTori. aro ia a poaitioa to aaat al^ia thaaa
ahaidaalila advaraitiaa. llaay of thaae oatpoata ia Poaaa aro aariooaly
throatoaod, aa aay ba aaaa frcA tha appaal that appaara ia thia articla~aa
appaal wkiah olaarly aig^iaa tha aitaatiaa in whioh tha groiip at Sogilao^
ia ttio Oraad Baohy of Voaaa, fiada itaalf • ^ ji^
Will wo pazsit thoir doaafall? Ho« ISiia wo waat aot do! Juat aa arary
Tola wadar OazMoi deaiaatioa dofaada oa priaoipla ^mij foot of Poliah
gvouad, ao tha Soliah Tialotota^ lAiathar thay ba ia luropa or Aaarioa^ ahould
Aafaad arary paaaaaaioa of tha laleoaa, arary <ma of ita ootpoata. ^^^«
Coaaidariag that arary group tmdor Gaman doodaation ia a atronghold of our
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aati«m q^Urlt aealBSt the tide of tezManizatien, eoasidAriag that tlie
AJLiifiaa ^ pallak VfedaoMi Im Aaariea ahoold oo-oparmto in the def aaslTa
aetiOLS of th» Talocnu aad siidlar satiooal iBstitutio&a la Surope, tha
baard of dlraotara af tlia AUiaaaa of Polish naaoaa ia Aaoriea, at ita^
ttaatiag of JSvtBHibmT 17, aada an azeaption and raaalTad to aid this
partiaular group, appropriating tan doUara frcai tha troaaury of tha _-
Allianoa far tha aupport of the lULcon group at Mogilno, in tha Qrazid Doehj
of Maan.
Wa ara ocnTinoad that all tha groapa of tha Allianoa of Polish Faloona in
Jtesriaa will follow tha azsnpla of tha board of diroetora and will coaa to
tho aid of tha group at Mogilno, aran with aaall contributions, in ordar
that tha lattar aajr ha*fa, if not a raof orar thair haads, at laast a
pannnant piaaa of land on which, in apita of Gaxwan prohibition, thay
wmr ba abla to train* All contributiona should ba sent to tha traasuror
of tha AUiaaaa of Poliah lUaona, Ur. latuazawaki, 2220 ffsat Horth Atanua,
Ohiaaga, lUinoia*
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7ohA Kikoldci, prooidomt*
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JSia.Engllsh newspapers are bacomlng more and more Interested in Polish
affairs. laTorable articles concerning Poland and Poles can be foxind at
frequent interrals in these papers. These articles are not written by
Poles but by people of acne other nationality. Newspapers which, until
recently^ were antagonistically inclined, and at times even persecuted
our people by referring to us as barbarians , are now favoring our people • «
Not only hare they ceeused their mockery, but they are printing every
article they can obtain pertaining to Polish affairs, past or present.
The Hew York American, a newspaper which had always spoken of our
people in contenptuoas texms, has now changed its attitude and is beginning
to write favorably of Polish matters. Recently this paper published an
article entitled ^The Partition of Poland** written by the Reverend Thcmias
B« Gregory, a Protestant pastor. The author of this work condemns the
crime of partition in no uncertain tems. He refers to those
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ulitrtitt^£ital in tiu partition » the Russian Czarina Catherine, the Austrian
Eapress Maria Theresa, and the Prussian King Frederick as the three eromied
thieres. The author further states that the partition of Poland — the nation
irtiich produced such nen as Sobieski, Kosciusko, and many other prominent
leaders— is a crime so great that nothing will be able to efface it • Eyery
self*resi>ecting person must abhor such actipn and synqsathize with the
unfortunate but braTe nation of Poland.
The author recalls the merits and sacrifices of Kosciusko, a man who
rendered priceless serrice in behalf of American freedom. % adds that I OM
STery freedom-loring citizen must feel the highest esteem and respect for ^
this hero, who sacrificed his life, not for honors or money, but for freedom.
*Toland as a nation does not exist, but her free spirit IItss amongst us. It
will continue to live thus as a sjrmbol of endearment, of freedom, and of
humanity, with disdain for the thievery and tyranny of the part it loners.**
Thus it is evident that the historic merits of our great leaders are now
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Sincerity and the feat ire nood of the fellow-members of the Polish National
Alliance must haTe filled with foj the hearts of all those present at the
testimonial dinner giTen in honor of Mr* H« B* Stec^ynski^ president of the
Polish Rational Alliance* The distinguished guest had returned from a brief
sojourn in Poland , where he had gone in order to attend the celebration of
the historic battle of Grunwald* M«mbers of yarious groups of the Alliance
gathered at this banquet • The old and the young, businessmen, doctors, and
lawyers, factory workers and office workers, all were at the home of the
Alliance; yet, in spite of this mixed aggregation, everyone felt at ease and
pleased* A fraternal spirit predominated throughout — a feeling that a great
happy family was holding a reunion. All those present had come for a common
purpose-* to welcome their leader, to hear fxcBi his lips of our beloyed Poland,
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to hear how he fiilfilled the mission entrusted to him by the Eighteenth ^^~
Convention of the Polish National Alliance. This large aggregation of
members of the Alliance had not come to the hall simply to honor a member
of the Alliancei whose members are legion, but, as Mr. Steczynski rightly
said,' to show their fealty and sincere adherence to the Alliance. Mr*
Steczjrnskit whom the people greeted as the leader of an alliance with
eighty thousand members, was thanked for his excellent work as a represent-
ative of all our Polish immigrants*
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Those who congregated at Walshes Hall to pay homage to their president, did
not do so simply to partake of food and drink* There are other occasions and
places for festlTlties of that type* In this instance, our brethren had only
one purpose in mind— to honor the great Polish National Alliance and its su-
preme ideals by honoring its president* They gathered there to express their
feeling of Joy and satisfaction in the fact that, after so many years of efforts,
today the Polish National Alliance stands morally and materially ui>on such a
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film foundation as to be in a position to present the results of its efforts,
to the motherland. A proof of the success of the Alliance is that it sends -
its rei>resentative8 to Poland in order to renew the filial ties of attach- i^ ^
ment with the motherland* Feelings of this type were manifested at this i
testimonial dinner. When the president spoke about our brethren in Europe*— vbi
pointing out their imdaunted faith in the futxire, their attachment to the
land, and the national ideals, the gigantic efforts made in the direction of
rejuvenating our people and the results that would evolve therefrom — the
enthusiasm grew among his listeners. An unfathomed devotion toward this #^^
belpved Poland and her heroic defenders was apparent even among the young - ^
people bom and educated in America, who know Poland only through narratives
or descriptions. When the representative of the Alliance continued in his
description of the fervor and enthusiasm with which our brethren in Europe
greeted the representatives of the Alliance, how they expressed their sincerity
at every occasion, how they thanked them for their hardships in coming to them
and for their efforts exerted toward Poland, a feeling of profound e|K)i^|on,.
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grasped the audianoe and a tear of yeamixig could be foand In the eyes of
nany-^-a tear of Joy as well as pride*
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We beliere firmly that the same feelings of enotlon play in the hearts of
erery brother and sister under the banner of the Polish National Allianee.
Were it not for the long distances they would have to trayel and the dif- .
fieulties resulting therefrom, it is certain that hundreds of thousands
would hare come to receiTe their president, to hear from his own lips about
the life, development, and work of our brethren abroad, as well as about what
they think of our own efforts* Those who were not present wh^i the president
spoke, will read of his report with certain satisfaction* Later on, the
president will submit a complete report before all the members of the Alliance,
which, through its repr esentatires , delegated him to leare our soil and homage,
personally, to Poland* He was delegated also to send greetings to our breth-
ren wlio remain under the triple annexation* Our honored president acc<miplished
his mission worthily* He represented our organisation everywhere, attending
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large meetings , Tisiting newspapers and other publications , and interview-
ing our more prominent compatriots. In this work he wais ably aided by
another representative of the Alliance , Vr. R. JUbc^jrnski, the assistant
censor* Both have brought honor not only to the Polish National ALlianoe
but to all the Poles in America as well, whom^ they presented to Europe in
the proper light. The representatives of the Alliance were greeted rather
cordially and hospitably wherever they chancM to be. Th^ were welcomed,
not as individuals, but i|8 representatives of the greatest national organ-
ization in the world, of which a great deal was already known.
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of those presents There were several speeches which, although delivered by
people bom and educated here in America, were x>ermeated with the purest and
most sincere love for the oppressed motherland. Homage was being paid this
subjected Poland, and various methods were suggested whereiii one might serve
h|9:p best. Words of mutual encouragement were expressed, and a feeling of ^
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attachment to eyerything Polish was the dominant characteristic of the en-
tire affair* The people were encouraged to exert their most vigorous efforts
in behalf of the Polish National Alliance and the Polish Falcons Organization*
They' vovred persererance in their endeavors to perfect and elevate our people
in America I resolving that our motherland can rely upon mr |issl stance in
ease of need* Many members of the Alliance who were present^ at this festivity
expressed the wish that such fraternal evenings occur at moi^e frequent inter-
vals* Their contention was that affairs of this type bring the Poles closer
to one another, strengthen our faith, enlighten, elevate, and unite, giving
encouragement to a more energetic work in the realm of national solidarity*
This idea was tcdcen up by the Polish Falcons Alliance, which was numerously
represented at this meeting* It was then resolved that evening affairs should
be held occasionally, not only for recreational purposes, but also for purposes
of elevating the spirit, of assisting ourselves mutually in times of hardship,
and of educating the people by pointing out to them ways and means whereby they
can best attain their goal* This is an excellent idea that we hope will be put
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Into praetlee* It is time that our people baeome more eloaaly acqualntad
c5wltli ona anothar, not suparflcially, but in giTlng eounsal for our mutual
walfajra* Wa hava an undying faith that our Falcons will occasionally pra-
para such spiritual banquats for our paople as will rasult in a gain for
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Am matqflm 9t tlda aaa ba fmuiA in tha Pmaaian anaazation*
•OBaaatlaia, tlia pvaaa liaa glTaa riaa to aoM obaaaza vumarB
to tka aftaat ttet tlia Pmaalaa goTaraaant intanda to aalca i
akaagaa tkat vUI affaat tka Polaa« *
trmwiimm 4o tbaaa kapaa origlaataf tFpaa lAmb axa tbaaa aappoaitlMa kaaad?
Tr(MUH(iK^ aotliias liaa ooeunad that woidd Jaatify tba fxuMdaa
Polaa^ hopaa far a turn far tha hattar la tha naar fiit«ira#
hBMKn ia no Aoidit ^bat thia ahaaga anat oca^ ahoot at
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lA^lt world HOTMt ahead, arary saw day briaging Ita aharayhowarar llttla,
to htBuuL prograaa« In otbar vorda, hunanity parfacta itaalf , ao that aran
tha Gaaaaa mat at aoM time bacona ^ batt6af7 paopla or alaa thara will
bo. M plaaa for than la hoMUBL aoaiaty* But thla la a wattar of a Tary
diaiamt fotura, of whieh it ia uumlbBB araa to think in tha praaanea of
a battla . of lif a and daath in tha Pmaaian pasrt of Polaiid«
Tha parophata of tha nav aooraa to ba takan bj Fmaaian politiea baaa thair
praphaoiaa upon aararal faata which, in thair opinion, ara to ba tha firat
TVf§ Of a riaing awn# In tha firat plaaa, tha Pruasian goranuaBnt haa not
di^q^aaaaaad any Pala ao far, and nothing ia haard that it intanda to do
ao in tha futnra* Saaondlj, a paxmit waa grantad to tha Poliah national
XrniToraity in Poaan, j^ounda^T nndar th» auapioaa of Mickiawicz, to of far
fMNoraaa* Itethazsora, tha oonaarratiTa Gazaan yr^nm ia not ao intanaaly
aatagoniatia toward tha Polaa aa bafora, and aran tha aawioffiaial
pnbliaationa obaarra a graatar raatraint« Finally, Bqparor Williaw, during
tha dadiaation aarawony of hia now palaoa in Poaan, wada no wantion of
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anniMlAtlng the Poles* H» onlj aade a bs-ittC etataaent that Posea aad ita
eariroaa are oexBan property* '■ vt^ "^^^rfm lt^.#if»i,^.^^
Tbat la all^^^ Zt la ao little that one would hare to be a aad pptiniat to
hiilld hopea upoa thia aaatable baa&a* Tet there are aoae aho bdild aoM*
thing eren upon thia aaad* fhex eare little If their hopea are aaept mmnj
bj a aaall gnat ttom Berlin^ to be replaeed with aaiethjyig new aad worae#
A great harm la deae to the Polea in Pmaalan Poland by tfaoae who tantaliae
thea with the hope that the Pmaaiana will oonduot thaaaelTea better* Bie
Pmaaiana will eondni^ thenaelrea properly only idien elTlllzed hnaanity will
graap than by the throat with ita powerful axa^ ao f IzmLy that they will be
waable to breathe* Bat thia will not happen in the Tory near future.
Ihiiiranted energy^ all the reaouroea of patriotlaK found in the Polldi aoul,
eoagplete aaerif iee«— all thia la neeeaaary to oonduot a auoeeaaful battle for
aaftloaal exiateaoe* It la a diff ieult and burdenaone battle » aa it oonaiata
of the Mitll efforta wade daily by aiUlona of people* ^
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Tbm PnuHiiaB knovs tli« eharaetw of tlm Folas. H» 16 avare tbat wh«ii bis
psrseoution eaiUMs tte oppositiNMi of tho Poles to attain its peak, it is
host to rolaz for a vbilOt to withdrair his olam, and to appear as if be
wore oibansted* IsModiatolj tbereaftery one will find eertain people OMong
tlie Poles iriio will start shoatiaSf "H» is not here* He has gone and there
is notUng to fear; now we ean pla3r** km soon as the people^ misled hj
these optiaists, relax their opposition^ ths old wolf leaps again froa his
airiMsh «lA ^ittses another slawglMer among the lambs#^ . ^ .^
There were two people--one a Pole and the other a (]erwan<»«>wliie played a great
role in their respeotiTO oountries* Iron today they are eonsidered as
wasters^ eaeh in his osn sphere* One of th«i knew the Oexmaui perf eetly;
the other knew the Poles eqnally as well* laeh et them left eertain in*
stmetions to his o«n people* ^ '^-....^.-.■:-,::;%y,^''^:,-
Hiekiewies wrote the followingt *'.***bat the Itatonio monster will net he
iqppeased#** He was aware that there eould be no paets or hope with the
Germanie egre^ fdiioh will deronr irtiosoerer fails to oppose it with all his
strength*
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Aad Txvderlokt called bj teanns *th» Oraat,*' wrote: *X mt not so moh
eoBOOZBOd i& gaiAiBg tho good will of the Polos as I asi in uprooting thorn* **
Qiis saoM Frodoriek later wrote t **It is neeessary to get rid of the Poles »
beeanse one QezMui is jaore dear to mm than this entire Polish nation* «
Hi also knew that no eaaproaise eoeld he reaehed with the Poles liring oin%
the land tideen away from then by f oroe* Ihe only solution was to ^qproot
thaw frott their eoil, or, if they refused to wore wiUinglytto destroy then
jm^letely* His purpose was to denationalise then, to transf om theii into
Gexnans* .:V-rW'^--..
That is all there is to it# The gist of the whole Polish«Prussian or
Prussian-Polish polities is oontained in the words of these two wen, eaeh
eensidered as great in the eyes of his respeotiTo nation. It does not
■atter iriiether the Prussians disposses the Poles or not, or idiether they
eurse or praise then in their artieles or their talks, or whether they flog
or pet thesH-the f aet still reiiini! that they always do one and the saws
thing, that is, they eonduot thcnselTos aeeording to the notion of their
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great king* Ili# taotios wmj ehang^ from da7 to day, aceording to tho
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Bia Pola^ rsgavdlaaa of tha aaffaring ha moat aadura at tha handa of tlia
Fmaaiaaa^ ahoold almaya iramaabar tha worda of Miaklairioz^ that aa loxig aa
tha T^atomla monatar axiata wa moat fight againat it» Vt ahould alao adapt
WT taotloa to tha prarailiiig olreumatanoaa* Wi maat fi^t at all timaa
amd aarar allov oaraalraa to ha anaxiarad hy any promlaaa or falaa hopaa^
hy aay aaraotiea doaad oat to numh our alartnaaa and to aaakan our oppoaitloa*
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WHAT 01HE3i BATIONALITIES SAY OP POLAND
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Several weeks ago,tba Dzlennlk Zfdazkoigy ivrote about a new book cA Poland*
The autbors of this book^ iiAilch Is excellently written, are the Frenchmen
Maurice and krj Leblond, the well-known brothers* The American press has
called our attention to this book, and many of our readers have sent us V«
quite a number of clippings taken from American periodicals which publish ^
brief accounts of the work of the Leblond J)rotherS|(^ t. t;?i lila ^«r% % .. -^ .
It will be necessary to quote several of the most lmi)ortant Itemd In these
a3rtlcle8 In order to show why the Americans are so Interested In Poland*
It Is evident that the American jnibllshera selected only those parts of
the book which Impressed them the most, those which they thought would have
the greatest effect upon their readers*
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The guestiona which prlBarily Intereated the French authors and liiich Mist also
ippress the Anericans, are: Did the hnndred-year adsiinistratiTe power of these
^qpires succeed in destroying the unity of Poland and of th# Polish nation? Is
Poland still one united idiole, or have such great changes taken place in the
annexed parts as to render thea incapable of becoming again a unified Poland?
A Pole would not be pusa^ed by these questions , since he has the answers for;
them ispressed in his heart and soul«, Moreorer, a Pole knows better the ^^^"^ i
present conditions in Poland ^ so that he has no doubt in his heart that thir
triple enslsTenent not only was unsuccessful in annihilating the country, but
also failed to shatter the people* s spirit* Ihis opinion, howoTer, is not ^
shared by the French, the English, and the American, who haye been taught| "
for many years— -through the press, in the school, and in literature-<-that , )^
the Polish oause is nonexistent, that the only thing that rmnained^^^Jlii^Landf |^{
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ivas the internal affaire of the Folieh provinces in Rusdia, Prassiay and
Austria. Under these circunstances, it is little wonder that an entirely
erroneous opinion of the Poles was created in the countries of V/estem
Europe, as well as in America. The peoples of these countries have became
accustomed to consider Poland as a nation of the past* They feel sorry
for what has happened to her during the i>ast hundred jrears, feeling c<»R-«
passion for the Poles and ridiculing them at the same time, but that is all.
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At the recent peace conference held in Stockholm, more was said about Azmenia,
Macedonia, and even Finland than about Poland, which was not even mentioned,
just as if she had never existed.
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Naturally, other governments know of the true situation, because it is their
business to know. The public at large, however, is kept in ignorance, and,
since governments are influenced by public opinion, the Polish cause suffers
greatly as a result of misunderstandings, especially among peoples who have
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This Is the manner in which the Leblond brothers correct this e^rfoneous
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:iftii:^^fe^ -^i^^^aip. r'-^^ Dzlennik ZTwlazkowy^ Sept. 2, 1910«^; x-m.- ^s^- ;'-^'?^-l
opinion of Poland^ •Tfe traveled through Poland for a period of tw> years J
during which time wd made a thorough Investigation, gathering our infor-
mation from people in all walks of life. The result of our investigation
is that Poland is today stronger ^more powerful , and more hopeful than ever.
Poland is waging, with awe-ixispiring bravery and undaunted faith in her
regeneration, a successful battle against all forms of persecution. * ,
'Poland does not ask for pity; she does not appeal to the sympathy of Europe^
but calls the latter*s attention to her interests, to her political d^aands,
and to future events in iNhich she wjUl undoubtedly play a very important f^i ?&
role in the _^f?ii^e^_^.__^^ .. ,.^.\,,., .. .' .j^^v^^A^^^'^i^^^-^''-^ ^1... ^lift^^- *#€-^S|#.
"What did the iMadrdd years of tyranny accomplish? They only awakened a >^
greater love for the motherland among the Polish people, who feel as one
family, regardless whether they live in the Bussian, the Prussian, or the
Austrian part of Poland*"
Such is the reply of an alien investigator to the most important question^
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The Imndred years of slavery killed neither the patriotism nor the feel
of national solidarity of the Poles; on the contrary » this period of tyranny
Aerred only to deepen these feelings and to Bake aore acute the desire for ti
freedott« ' ^^^j-s^ ^vv. f '^•■- "^^Ht.M^ ut\\i v-^;Hy..i iJi^ ^
"Vhen we returned to Paris,** the French authors further state, *we were
asked: Vhat do the Poles expect? We made the following reply: "> -^^^^
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**Ihe greatest strength of the Poles lies in this: that their demands are J
not liMited to any type of political program* They demand the same rights ^ ^
other laropean nations enJoy« They hare seen how peoples of other countries^-u
Italians, Greeks , Bumanians, Serbs, Balgarians-^idio for hundreds of years were
kept in abject slavery^ are now gradually gaining their freedcm ^They see this
and ask: Did we acconpllab less for ciTilization than the Bulgarians? Austria
already feels the influence and strength of the Poles. Bussia and Geroany will
also feel it in the Tory near future, and we Arenchmen will again see the
Polish kingdom, or probably a Polish republic, upon the map of Surope«t
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The Frenchmen would have never felt such respect for the Poles and would
have never written of Poland's future with such certainty had they, in
their two years of investigation, met only with demands of preserving
the language and religion, of bettering material existence, or of sane
indefinite 1t!fpB of autonomy, as some Polish newspapers in Europe attempt
to talk us into* . • ..j.^^.._ _ ,;,^/-5#^:.,r«i^).vi^K/ '^^^^:V"^v^->' cd^^^M^e^ f-i:,^^-i'i.^M^^
The thing that impressed them most is the fact that nbiK&ere, in none of the
annexed parts, are the Poles satisfied with any local political programi^| K - "'
They all demand what others already possess-TComplete freedom, that is^ff^^ ^^
political independence. ThdZ*6in lies the power and the strength of a .subjected
nation* 'i-.--^ SM'^' "^'^^^^Ui^^'-'-^'^^^'^.-ri &j\'W-'x -^^ ^,;^r/i»rr%^f.^.': • •^■,.
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DBIQIISTRATION PLANNED IN CHICAGO TODAT AGAINST PRUSSIAN GOVERNUENT.
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A. mas BBating arranged by the Polish National Alliance, Polish Turners,
Polish Singers f Polish Military organisations and Polish Roman Catholic
parishes of Ghicago will be held this afternoon at the First Regiment
Armory* nie purpose is to protest against *t'be attempt by the Prussian
goTemment to destroy the Polish nation*" Rey. J* Eosinski, rector of
9tm Stanislaus Qollege, Prof* Lutoslawski, Attorney General Stead, State
Treasurer SDaulslci, Jud^e Eayanagh, Former Mayor Dunne, Judge Chytraue,
l^r« Favill of the IGunieipal Voters League and Chicago Medical Society,
Former Judge Haaecy, John Haynard Harlan, and Colonel Smolinski of
liuhington, D« C*, comprise the list of speakers*
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We wish to remind our readers of our fellowman, Mr» S» Laplnaklt ivhom the '
Central Polieh Workere* Society Past Commander gave the important fdnction,
of represwiting the fitting Poles in America*
Oar comrade I lfr« S» Lapinskit iriden still *i^ student, acquainted himself with
socialistic endeavors and with his young and warm heart decided to Join
tbem» sacrificing himself for a hattle to emancipate the people from bondage •
His personal qualifications, his immense courage^ suitable for this work,
shortly won recognition and he soon found himself in the midst of the
leaders of the P» P* S«, and from then on we see him always as the leader
in our daily strifes, at meetings^ street demonstrations, parades; we
see him as a very active man^:: f v ^^
He was also a leader on the editorial staff in Warsaw, an editor of the Vrffp:-!
Daily Courier, €dso the Worker • T-^^^ ; v
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^086 friends of ours, who already know of him, cant find enough words of praise
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leaving a fine impression upon the minds aid hearts of the people*
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Voday in Chicago, in the Walsh Hall at 8t00 PsUt everyone will he able to
hear him speak, paying homage to the fighting Poles, for whom he lives«^
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POLISH MEETIMG IN CHICAGO
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REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LARGEST ORGANIZATIONS AT THE CONFERENCEj
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The Chicago ^Polonia'* shall remeiaber for a loxig time the eve of Dec. 17:
last night* 8 meeting* We admit that for a long time we haven* t seen
such fraternity, at which sight our hearts were filled with great joy*
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The Walsh Hall was too small to seat comfortably all those present^ * ¥
every seat was occupied, people stood in aisles, there was no room in
the gallery either* The public behaved themselves accordingly, that is,
quietly, and listened in earnest to what the speaksrs had to say*
Besides the officials of various Polish organizations, we noticed many
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ITarod Polski, Vol, X, No. 16, April 18, 1906,
F PKINCE PONIATCfWSKI IN CHICAGO . S-«.
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Prince Andrew Foniisitowsk i , descendant of the famous Prince Joseph >^
Poniatowski , visited Chicago, ^,
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After visiting the Polish National Alliance^ he made a tour through ^
the Polish districts, and also viewed the moniament of Kosciuszko in
Humboldt Pax^* -^.4. ^wi i. . >*.^?j -mtft- ^nm.^:^ wp^^^m^^-^^'^ ^^y^i ^^^c,
He was anxious to know about Polish life here* Citizen J« F* Smulskj^^^^
(Locompanied him as a guide throughout the day# ^^ ^i^ ^^^^^^^ ^x^mI^Ii^ ^
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W^f the Poles now living in Amerieat do not only sympathize with our
countryaen in Poland flind do not only unanimously approve the demands made
by them on the Russian government, but we obligate cowselves to support,
aoeording to our means the oause of our oountrymen in Poland by creating
a National relief fund by contributions to be safeguarded cuid distributed
by the off icers of the Polish National Alliance where fund will do the
most good*
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In the foregoing language a special aee a ion of the central government of^ i
the Polish National Alliance i held yesterday at the national hone^
I02«4 T« DiYlsion Street started a moyement for the assistance of the
Polish people, who are struggling to establish a constitutional govemment*
Appeal Is Widespread •
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■ore than 130 Polish societiesf with a menibership of more than 50,000,
lAiich will in a few days be increetsed to 100,000 in Chicago, will be
asked to support the moTement through an appeal that will be sent out today*
e^f^feal is to be accompanied by a resolution adopted by the Central
llllance and a request for its adoption by the various societies* The
resolution, which concludes with the obligation to contribute to the relief
fund, is to be acted upon at mass meetings called by the officials of
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the Tarious societies, and after reeelTlng the signatures of ibe
■eiriiers iure to be transmitted to the office of ^he Pdllsh National
MlieAoe*
Solid Front Is Asked*
la Its appeal the central goTenuBent of the Hatlonal Alliance
recesHMnds the. adoption of the resolution in the following language*
We urgently recoBBend the unanimous adoption at such mass meetings
of the resolution prepared by us, which will be first presented
at a series of mass msetlngs to be held In OhlcagOy so that In
support of those of our fellow countrymen who are now suffering and battling
for the establishment of a free and a constitutional goYomment
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let the bpiro of Russia we may present a solid and united front* AboTe
all we appeal to you, our oountryiien and the American public for contri*
Sutidns to a ftoid for the assistance of our fellow countrymen battling
fibr f reedoBf poor and suffering hunger and other privations and punish-
aent if ^iq^risoned at the hands of a relentlessly oppress iye government*
The fund will be under the care and control of the central government
of the Polish Katlonal Alliance emd contributions will be received by the
treasurer, !• Majewski, 102 ttist Division Streets
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IIU. POMO) BE usmaooTDT
tto "liijiirtairN •f ttoM iriko tSM p^ryttrat^d suder ea oar IMharlaat* aaft
IJiiaa ait ' ^ taiag ptraaaatad tategr aai daprlTad of poaao ¥gr tho «i|^ of
Ite Miwlarod VoXairil#
Alvtat offarywao vlll aaAonta»l that oar oaoaioa voald lika to 9Mmmt
tMf fiM^ la tko aogati'mr tlMqr orai^o that thogr ooaUl aagr vildi doop
o#iiiStliM 1^ 14I0VO vlU aovor W asr P^luiAf that oar holoTod rathorlaat
a!d||| ao^i^ ho raaarrootod aal aovor vlll it proao olooo to ita hoart ita
aim^iiaato ohlUna^ Bit th^lr oan ooanrtotioa toUa thos diffoMBtly# fiiolr
iMM^yitom » Uhi tho traapot of am aroha«coI • aoaaia to thorn that thoro irUl
iMi f fh^)aad hoooaao it hao to hOt aal aaoh aa opialoa oao oaa rood qalto oftoa
ia ite #onMtti aoaapapoya^ iad to oaraoitao iriiat dooa oar ova ooariotioa toll
Xa Vm hard tiaoo la ahloh va aro aow Iflns ^ ^* * ^^^^ of poraooatlMi
alliM % l^attid^ foo troada idLth Idla foot apoa^r aoat aaorod righta aad
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ilopc with this hm tpovts isto oar «jm a Traoa of dorisioa •» at s«dh tJbwt
M «Mh atro •ft«B0rt m moh aoro la(p«t««wlj Mat ht womJom^A im our h#arte
ths ffim^lmkt *flh« OoA will PoImA ho froo? Oar Qod mad Lradt will you retarm
mkr FMhorlmaAT 1111 yarn gXrm p«r nation oaoo aoro ito frooAoat*
And at oaoo aa aaowor it aaafctaod within aai a Yoioo of oonriotion wlth^
a loa^t fiiir aaogr ooho otira ap wittdLa ao» "Ibot oortaialgr yo^ aM oar Ood and
lalhorf sMt aortaialy yoa aro Jaat • yoa wiUt yoa will iiii|ph4||i oaoaiM
mt tl|o B»lio|i aatiohf yoa will givo ao a fatoro m bottor aal aoro nirtaaato#*
If«a tho oao aaoi^; aa who aigiht roaoaUo ihm doahtiag IhMaai ofoii ho
WMit INbUovo ia tto fataro froodoa of Bolaai ahoa ho oalla to aiad tho hiatoxy
# iio aroohif foxho aai lalsariaaa# IMood ^ alao thoaa natioaa for haadroda
if fMm gyoaaod aiilor tbm yoko of hoalaso aad oadarod froa tho aido of tho .
fihlia atro torrifio poraooatioaa and oraoltioa than oaraolToa froa oar of»
pro#aora» Ihty woro hoiac aaaihilatod for haadroda of yoara tgr aardor aad ooa^
fiacfatioa ^ thia oar oaoaioa «• aador tho proaoat tiao of oaltarot oaaaot do«
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Si ifitt of that tha Ore#kf aiid •▼•m the So At ud BolgmriuM « oftor Miraxml
hndro* joors of ola^ioqr * rogaiaod tholr politiool libortgrtovon tiio«ic|i thooo
aatioso "fturfi sMli lowor in rogard to oaltaro than iPi dOt ani thoy haTom^t
tho hlaj|>xy «r lltorataro that wo haTo*
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j9o JiMh tho aoro no ohoald WXioro la tho f oturo f roodos of oar Polioh
aati^if ttat aatloM ibloh alwigro vao a balvark of Gkriotlaal'^t that aatlom
*«bloh ^ oaoh a (lorioiio hiotoqr* oaoh oxoolloat ntoratarot iriiioh la oplto
tf tho partition of PolaaAt with doflanoo of Its partltloaoro foolo ao oao
yatloaf la oplto of proooat dogr opproooloa and poroooatloa It lo groiPlagf
fX^rlohl^c aad lo oagor to falf HI tho groat prohlow lAiloh tho fataro.
alglht hrliK lt# ftioh a aatloa aaot aaft vlll ho froot oroa If vo holloTo that
Ita llhoratloa will rooalt la aaothor vigr than tho f roolag of tho drookst
Sorho aai Balgarlaao «m hrooght ahoat*
Oar poot JiMtly oogrot *A groat aatloa sight fall hat only a *fllo ono
oaa ho loot#" ib4 tho Bolloh aatloa foil ahon It aao groat t hat tho Polloh
aatloa will aot porloht hooaaoo oToa If wlthla Ito fold aro tUo lailTldaalo
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«lu^ ••!« oalsr aibovt th«Bi«lTM andtlMir affairs aaA aot aWat ttiair Patliar*
laat* •¥•» tlMB th* Pollah natlea la not anah la Ita antlraty aai for that it
anat ¥a f raa*
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Fiaalljf #?«& tte p«n#otttiom mad oppr^ssioast aaeh w ar« at tha praaafit
tlaa hmq0L apaa aa V oar aaaalaat araa tha tortaraa aiatatatarad Iqr tiiaa«
ara aoMiiw a gaaraataa af tha fatara fraadoa of BolaaA#
4i aa kara aaatiaaad akairat avaa oar Tasy faaa thaaaal^aa Wliaifa la a
fatiKf fl^laatf %at "UMgr alao kmm ttat B^laad aaa oalj axlat *Uiarat ifeara ,
Vbliali ptapla li¥a aai Boliah laagaaca raaoaaAa* that la iriqr Vbu^ aM vfjrmiiBiMg
aat that la ahgr ttey ara aadaatarlaK to do aaajr alth tha aaaad of tha Follah
laagiasi la oar laatt ao that apaa It ahoalA dwlatlat pariah aad tha B»llah
paapla ha laatt laaaaaa thaa thara vlll atTar ha aagr Palaal*
BM tba Follah ya^la «1U haar it all» will aaatliar all af it* baaaiaaa
thqr laliava tikat tHara la a Oad la haanraa - tharaf ara PolaaA vlll W*
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Iha Fiollah aatlaa i^^^m aat lataaA to tara to Tlolaaoot daaa aot lataad
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to start « rfvolmtioHf •▼» if for ozmvIo the Prasoiatt Piolo-^hatoro aro
frylttc^ aoM nogr to foroo It apoa ao^ Wi bolloTo that wlthovt rlolonoe om
dar partf aad without a hloo4r Pollah ro?olatiom» oar Fitthorlaai float ho
froa««
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Ihoa tho aoaaaro ia OTorfillod with atrooitiaa aad oriM of ^bo idshtgr
ia thia aorlAt thoa tho liijhtaiag of tho wath of dot will atriko thos fro»
tho hoighta of tho akioa« doMliah thoir powort ant waaaHila Ood with hla
poworfal ass will oraah tho ohaiaa of tho oaalaToi aatioaa* Iho waro of Sod^
wrath liko a atonit aovor roatahorod hy waakiait will hlaat liloo tlhm wiad
throai^ tho world aad will oraah tho aiaarahlo foaadatioaa of proaoat dagr ^
aooiotgr* iad aaid thoao aooiotioa Ood will oroot a Polaad froo aad oqual
aaoqg. othor f^o aad oqoal aatioaa«
Vioa will thia hapfaat Ihoa will tho aoraiag - dawa of lihortjr ahiao
ajoa tho hoaroaat 1111 wo liTo to aoo that tiaa or oar ohildroat oar graad«
ahildraat or aeaa othor gfaoratioaf
That tiaot aaorod aad groat oalj tho Alaishtgr Ood kaowot hat tho Poliah
aatioa will liTo to aao that tiao ia roalityt if thogr proaorro withia thoa
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tbat fftl-Oi ia CM Mid tte faildi Im th*ir vwn pergonal llbcrtj* IliMr«f«r«« l«t
tlMit fal'tii to kM^ «liT» Im •▼•zx eaa of lt« arabon* m that aetlttac vill
b« •:b;i« t« dialadcp It* Lot this faith {••• on fro« i;ojMratieB to seaoratiest
and it ahall liva to %• rtwasdod*
f^ tltot alst T^mt IkrotlMnt yoa b^lov^ Polish paopI#f yon most J«0t
aaA faitfatiUL gnavdiuis of Mttlo&al hollaots iaouloato ti»t fmlth im tto
l^mrte of yoar oblldron oad toooh thoa to oam thoir fotiiro JUWrty IjT
fmitlit iMirkt oad prajrort oat iriioa you kaool in tho aomli^ luil ovmil^s to
sngrt togothor vltk your ohildroa^ teok thoro to odd to tlioir miyJi,^riqr»ro»
tho pXooi ^^flod slTO froodom to our Aithorloiidt Oodt oo:vo Poloadt Ipoiiii of ^m
PioUib oromi, proy for uot iaitoroodo for ttol^
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•Hi* .fit^i -'alUt -tf «lMpfc fiaft ud 1lnnii«r0 Hm P*lii|i Mag. T«p, H «m
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1# anot pray to God and tho HbUy Virgin to ondow no with tho faith in tho Polish
^taaot to giro no powor and onduranoo for eontinaona work* Tto eroato in our hoarta
ioTO for our Polish oonga^ which aro asrwd.voroal r«iody for hnaan paino and affliotioa
of our aoula« :«^-,r—;,:^j .-"-,-.. -•■■'• ^- M^i^'-^v-.,.:.. ^^^
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PADBREirSKI
fh« board of directors of tho P* H\ A* greotod Padorovskl after the
eonelaeion of his Saturday night o^oert In Chicago* A susnary of hie
iqpeeeh reveals that oar aaestro Igaaoy Padereweki knows our Polish
conditions in gsneral* and Is very f anlllar with then*
%wo naln thoughts are In his mind* We sketch then shortly for you«
dne Is Ito .renenber that you IIto and strlre not only for your oim
4iake» but also for the nation*' The second thought concerns the pre«
serratlon of our nation* But he ^oke nothing of that because, know-
ing us and being here, he has conTlnced himself that we fulfill this
dnl^ of preserTation*
We thank Puderewskl for his kind and food words and his practical
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^^Tbia yMur aarks the lOlst yea? slnee our country was put in bondage. A
eeAtury has elapted since Poland was buried* Was she actually dead when
taried? Not She was buried alive, and the most conyincing proof that Wik
did not die a century ago and is not dead now is the Poles of today.
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*H)ar nation liTes; forthezmore , it is expanding intellectually; it is
increasing in snmbers; its love for our martyred country is ever growing
stronger; and its Toice is constantly crying out to the whole world:
^Polaiid lives, but is suffering in chains I*
**Nobody doubts that Poland, after this century of suffering, will be
resurrected. Leayt of all do we, the sons and daughters of Poland, doubt
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this; because f roBi the moment iihen doubt steals int 6 our nearts, we eease
1ie|be Poles; we inteniijigle with other nationalities, choosing the one^
adkt satisfactory to us. . , ^^^^ ^ , _
»Our friends—identioal with the friends of historical Justice— do not doubt
tbi resun^edtion, because in all the political horoscopes; the restoration
of JPoland is always mentioned.
ftOor enemies and tozmentors do not doubt it, becatise they are neither less
watchful nor less severe in their persecutions, in their /spying on \xs, and
tn^ placing traps to catch us frtierever they can possibly do so«
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**lbat Poland will be resurrected after its era of martyrdom is indubitable,
bulb irtien will this happen?. «• .The first year after a century of torture has
began; does another series of such yeaj^s await us? Will we, or our children,
ever in our lifetimes see the day irtien our most cherished dream will be
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realized? Can we hope that after being hurled allye for a eentnry, a new
era will begin or has already begun signifying the rebirth and resurrection
ef our ooimtry?
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^'Ve possess certain traditions, stories, national prophecies hidden deep in
our hearts, whloh we protect and believe so fervently that cold reasoning
ll ^useless. These prophecies lie dormant and dim in the blood and bones
^ some, while others have boldly proclaimed them for many years p%st«
fi all feel that Poland was destined to suffer for one hundred years, and
that after this hundred years, she will ^ resurrected. This was predicted
by our peausant gooseherds (Geslarze) and by our poets « Wemyhora, a Cossack^
described the triuaqphant battles we were to wage* The king of peasants, our
Adam Hickiewicz, prophesied this in his publls&ed Gazeta Wojewodztwa Szawel- i
skiego (The Gazette of the Szawelski Palatinate) • A French horcscopist
foretells it today* Although all of these predictions are dim, uncertain^
and foggy, deep in our hearts we believe them, because it is so easy to
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«t«[h6 century of the aartyrdoni of our country can be divided into tlire#^ ^-
epochs. Sach of them lasted a third of a century, from thirty to thirty-
five years* The first ended with the brave revolution of 1831; the second
ended with the insiirrection of 1863, which we are coomemorating today. The
third era is coming to a close now: Will a new revolution also end this
era? Because of unusual circumstances in this period, it would seem that
this should happ€;n; it cannot be surprising, then, that all of us are
awaiting not a useless revolution, but some triissphant battle, some miracle
from God, the Judge of all happenings, iriiich will restore a free Poland!
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^It would seem that in view of our hopes and our faith, some decisive f^^
mOBMnt is approaching— a moment great and blessed — and we are preparing
ourselves to meet it* It seams that we are whisrpering to each other: *The
time is approachingP We are shading each other ^s hands, coming to an
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tunderatandiag » tuiitlng and trying to be prepared to accept this long--
awaited aiiraele at the proper mooent* It would seem tliat the end of tnis
century oi bondage would find us so well prepared that it would need only
a leader coBHaioding us in the name of Gk)d and country—and none of us would
M found missing.
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**fhat is how it should be« A nation less f errent but more sensible would
act in this manner. Other nations which are friendly to our cause expect
this of us. Ihis is what our enemies fear*
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^And yet, it is not that way withrtts#'?''our nereditary misrortune, our
quasrrels, our lack of unity stand in the way. We lack something, some
knot that would Join us, some one, forceful, leading thought. Although
lore for one*s country should be the knot that binds, the leading thought;
althou^ this lotre f or our countary lives in all our hearts, it stilS!
lacks the power to call us to unified action for our homeland. We all
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agree on this one faot^ but on thousands of others we hare become divided
ijito parties and oanqpsy and we qixarrel constantly* !Qiis happens here as
well as abroad* We see one object but a thousand roads before us, and
each of us chooses his own; we enter into labyrinths where we become lost ,
oftentimes going around in a circle and retximing to our starting point;
and we are Just as far, if not farther , away from the object we seek«^ j
When one points the way, others seek to pull in another direction, andit^^
the same old blindness continues* And there is not one leading star,
although it might point the way to our aim, irtiich we would be willing to t-
follow* There are only will-o*-4he-wisps rising from stinking emaa^s. m^
Vhltff tempt one to approach and then lead on ^ if 1(3^1
"How much longer will we be lost in a desert?
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it is too painful* It reminds us too clearly of acme unhappy events of
not long ago* About two years ago, when the Kosciusko year was being
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eelebxated, all our hearts ware filled with new. hope* Abroad and herlr
a strange coontary It seemed that we could hear the first strains of the
hell of resurrection*., '''■ . ' ■ •->■----,■/.::-• p.-^^^^^^^
Hit was then that the Polish League was organized by representatives of ^
all parties • With lAat ardor It was greeted t How It was acclaimed by ^
everyone 1 How we were praised, congratulated, wished success, and premised
siqnportt What hopes thl9 project kindled In our heart st ^^ ^
**It Is sad to relate nhat happened to It. w* ••This poor Sollsh League has not
dlsappeand cpnpletely, It Is true, and perhaps It has a future; but today
It Is being choked by Its own members-'- Just as our country Is being oppressed
by our eneiM>«0«**«« -^y--. ^^^.^4^rmi^^m^-'^' %^.^w>;^.j, .^>.f--^^
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*Let U9 stop thinking about this sad plight wa are In, and let us lodk back
to find reassurance in the history of the nations, to find an analogous
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situation* Let ua ask oursalres whether we could not benefit from a'-' ^'^^
prerious, similar situation and gain some hope for th^ futtire.^^^^T^t? *^
^Uklas, it is difficult to find such an example. Nations and countries |
hsTS been destroijred and rebuilt on their own ruins; conquered nations hare
been absorbed by the conquerors, and eren if the higher intellects of the
subdued nation were able to influence the triuntphant nation and change its
custoas and oftenti&es its language and laws, still this can not be con-
sidered a restoration of the foxner nation — it is not a true resurrection*
But, considering these epochal examples, we shall see that they haTe too <^
slight a resoablance to our own situation. The oppressed and conquered
natl^is accepted the new conditions without an attespt to regain their
fdmer greatness. We, alone, through an entire century, haTe not stopped
our protests eyen for a mosMnt ; we have neyer lost hope of regaining our
freedom and rising again; and what is most important, instead of losing
dur nationality and becoming absorbed by the conquering nations, we hare
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TW4^n«4v (mieagpakl, Jan.. 28, 1B96.
l]ki»M««d to n«ri»M and to sty^ngth, and to are .ore pow^ ^J!^^?!!!!^^
Tltality, as I al^bt oall it, tartUy ppedestto»d~oaa only be coaparea
one otlMr toctaase like It to blatoxy.
ftitoimlk Ghioagoatl . Jan. 29, 189«.
"Let tie look back atoeteen eentnriea ago iriiea our L«d and
vliUM Hia eartlily aaerifice, sent His destitute Apostles
rfWiorld. Atewlble em to the Mstorjrof Ctoistiaaity began, ^
perMeutien of Chrtst^toi lasted ttoro eejitnrles. ^Jf^J^^f ^'•'J "SfJ^
S^bsMd. and tortmed rtererer tkey appeared. All of t»s are fMilia.
SSTtSTsid Mstoty; I need not and have not the ttoe to describe it
heve.
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of the RoBazL Boperor Dloqlesicuiy wbo, with his associates, Toved to ^^^^^i
axtexminata all Christians, and with insane brutality did kill and order
4o kill to the last Christian* Finally, it seemed to him that he had
aoeongplished his object* Hhere were no Christians, or at least he thought
there were no more. Dioclesian was triunrphant • There are two marble colionns
in S^Miin standing today which this brutal tyrant had erected to perpetuate his
name* On one he aj^ears as ruler of the world together with Jtaj^eroT MBocim, _
and on the othe^ with Snperor Galerius, and on both is the inscription,
^*After the Sxtexmination of the Christians and the Ccnaplete Eradication of
tbB Christian lULth and Dissaodtaatjxm of the dory q£ the (k>ds*^ ' r^^''^^^^^^^^"^^
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"It seemed that there were no Christians* A few years later we see two
powerful leaders fighting for world control* One tms Uaxim, the son of
liazimian, (the eo-^mxpeTor with Dioclesian) ; the other was Constantino^
the won of 'Consteortine Chlomis* ISiey iirere both pagans; their cumies ^ m^
were pagan* There were Christians among the soldiers, but t^^
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seeretlTe: To believe in the Christian faith was still a osMae* Goxistantine
fought a few battles with Maxim with Tarying luck; first oxie, then the other I
would win* But MBXim had a greater army. Soon a decisive battle was to be^
fought 9 and nobody doubted that Maxim would be thejd^or* ^ 4M iili ^
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*Oonstantine px^ayed to his gods. Vhile praying one time, he cried aloud, as 1=
if inspired: *And the Christians have some kind of a god. If you, thi God ^
of Christians, hear me and are more 'powerful than the other gods; if you g
give me victory and show me some sign tinder which, in your name, I can figiht, >;;
I shall off^r aqrself and my entire empire to your honor .^.^ ^ i^|^^^^^^^
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"That day he advanced to meet M^im. The day was beaut ijhol; not a cloud in
the sky. Suddenly, at noon, the soldiers, the commanders, and the eoemiander-
in^-chief stopped in surprise, their faces raised to the sky« Thiers emeared,
visible to all of them, a flaming x^ross on high, and in the flames were the '
words ^Zn This Sig^ You Shall Conquer!* The entire army saw this miracle.
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Qit SBiperor was a8toundad# It was irtilspered that that was the sign of the
Christians* Ihe Znperor ordered those who were suspected of being Christians
to be brought before hlm« Ihey tried to explain the meaning of the Cross ^
bat the Xnfeperor shook his head. A GSod who died on the cross did not appeaV
to him to be a true God.
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"His mind filled with conflicting thoughts, the Esnperor f«ll asleep* In
his sleep he had another Tisiosjt: A white-clad figure with a cross in his
hand<— the figure of our Saviour • Reassuring him once again that in the
sign of the Cross he would conlquer, Christ asked him to make a flag which
would bring victory in this battle* ^,,..,^,^^ t^^ .^.h^ ^^. ^V^mt^v.^ t#
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*The following day, Constantino did not hesitate. H^ called in some workmeoi
who drew a sketch of the flag* Constantino ordered it to be made at once*
It was in the fhape of a lo^e with a tin shield corered with gold and ^p^^,
hosrizontal apis, foxaing the shape of a cross. At the top of the cross >^/| '
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was a eroim studded with preolous stones , and on it the first two letters
of the Greek name of Jesus Christ # From one axm there hting a gold woven ^
cloth with a picture of the fiq^eror and his children on itl^l^ben he chose
fifty of his personal guards to carry the flag alternately* '![he flag wai^
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"heartened by this sign, tm Snperor did not hesitate to fight a decisive
battle with Maxim* The battle was extraordinary , miraculous: Constant ine
won a decisiTS vietory* liaximi while fleeing » droimed in the river Tiber ,
and Rome opened its gates to Constantine* -- v^^^k, ^a^^. and ^-.-.-^.^ma.
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^Ab raler of the world » Constantino requested the pdpe/St« Sylvester , t<
cone to him^ so. that he ^IponstantizieJ could understand the tenets of the
Christian fftith, and later issued an edict favoring the Christians* KntL*^^
he became a Christian himself and the Cross was thereafter triumphant ^ barely
a few years after the presumably CQiq>lete extexmination of the Christians* •••<
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i*Tex)iaps the desorlptlon of this well-loiowii event has been a trifle long*
But it oame to my mind, and I thought it was appropriate* Let us consider
the history of Surppe further, and we shall discover that all kinds of
Jbattles were fought, and Europe was changed in appearance loany times* But ^
Very seldom did they fi^t in the name or in the sign of the Cross; Nationis
forgot about this hearenly symbol, •In This Sign Tou Shall ConquerP -^^f^
iriiat about Poland? I wish to remind you of a few events* Po
a kingdom vdien the Cross oame to it* This was the first evidence of thp^
Cross; Poland enhanced its own power* Poland became mighty and occupied
Lithuania irixen she carried the Cross to this pagan nation; in the name of the
Cross* she became a pover* '' '•^?'-^^*'-'"^**-^""^^ -^-^ '^■■■■■'-' ^-t.,:- ^- -..^ -^.--^r ^^.^>-. .'-:-^-.^-^•^-^..;^■«.^.:.•^>-^;.
"Poland Began td^weaken irtien she began to forget the Cross* Defeat threatened
her* Qnee more the Cx^ss displayed its power at Czestochowa, and when John
Caslmlr renounced his regal titles in honor of Holy Uary, the Q]ueen of
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^HDien Christianity in Europe was again threatened with extinction; idien ^
the Tilrics arrived before Vienna in their triunrphant march | then once again
a faithful follower of Holy Mary and the most fervent of Christian luropean
monarchs, King John Sobieski, achieved a miraculous victory in the name of
the Cross • Ifho can^oubt that in the instances Just related, the Cross and
the Cross alone was victorious; that it led the nation to triumph when the
nation was~ willing to follow it? ?
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^And jret the Cross was later abandoned; it was thrown awaj^ iM was ccq^letely
ignored* Then Poland fell* Ihere followed a century of imprisonment,
suffering, and torture* Let no one claim that there were sincere and
praiseworthy efforts or that there were instances of religious fervor and
bravery in the Eosciusko November and January revolutions* !Qiere may have
been a few indications, but there was no all-esibracing, invincible, great |f
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liitimi jhed^ In^i^ 1SjN3ii8^ '^ Cro^imsiiot there to ^^ as the .
pagan axay ot Constant Ine was led* Daring the rerolntions faith in the I
Gross did not supersede ererything; trae» it was accepted and respected »#
but absolute and invincible faith was lacking.
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"Tedaji aqr dear brethren, after a century of persecution of our nation, W9 o
are, like the Jews, lost in a desert, not knowing whether days or years f ! co
separate us from the proaiised land; and we see many paths and many roads, |; ^
but we cannot find the one that will lead us to the object of our hearts *
desires. We lack a guiding star. Will--o*«-the--wisps lead us* We mistake
them for stars and follow them and circle axtnmd without end, tancertain ^
after a while as, to whether we have approached closer to €fw object or
idiether we are farther away* ,^^.,„^.^.^y,^; ^^^. ■^■x^^':'^--:^:^^*^ '^^
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^AlBMf tK#Be f^se flares are our mlsforttme! Jast like the horriA^^i^i^
sma^u from iribich they rise, they also wish to destroy us. We are told to
consider them as stars , and ve^ fools that we are^ oftentimes chase theal/'
«liy dear countrymen, I was to speak about the Catholic Cong3ress« Qie time
allotted for me to speak is ending, and so far I have not even mentioned a
word about my theme for this evening* Do I need to speak much about it?
Everything I have said concerns this project. We need unity, peaceful, -
co-operation, a union of our strength; we need the ability to see the
light leading us to our goal* We have tried out various methods to dis«*
cover it, but all of them have disappointed us« But now a new project has
evolved. which, of itself, reassures us that we are treading the right path|
It is the plan to call a Calholic Congress and it is to begin in the ^^^^^^ .j
and in the sign of the Cross I Who, among us, would not support such a
project? Biere will be some who will shiug their shoulders charitably and
laugh at us; but it is a favor to us to be scorned for the Cross. ^^^^^ ^ .^
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"Ibis most holy sign, this most perfect sign, this invincible sign ivhich
eyen^led the pagan aimies to victory; this sign that shonld be our guiding
star and nhich would undoubtedly lead us by the shortest ivay to our ^mlL;
Certainly we respect it, but it is put before us by some of our own^^^^^
brethren and by our tsnemies as a sign to be honored, worth hiding in ourf^.
souls and minds, but not worthy of leading us in our national aspirations,^
as a thixig entirely foreign and not connected in the least with our patriotic
feeling. ^
^'O, dear brethren, does not the history of the world give us enough ezantples g
to prove that it is not a strange thing; that it is not a minor matter; that c^
it is not a things that has no connection with love of one's country, but, on
the contrary, that it is the most important and only road leading xia to our
object; that it is the only star which makes the will-o*-the-wisps disappear
like ghosts; that it is the only sign in which we can possibly trius^? ^
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^kB dear to ne as is iny country, so dsar to me is the Cross* As I crare
in this life supreme happiness — the freedom of my belored oountry-«-for
which I am prepared to sacrifice everything, so in my future life, in
eternity, I hope to arrive where the Cross leads me* Just as I believe
that our country has a great future l^ef ore it and will be free and inde-
pendent some day, so do I believe that this ,can only happen with the Cross
and under th^ leaderi^ip of the. Qro^s-:->that it is the only sign in which '
we ean tritmmh* -
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''If another war awaits us for and in defense of our country; it in the near _
future we are called upon to sacrifice our all and life itself, then let us ^
do so willingly, but let us carry the Labaaron at our head, because only in
I^A sign can we conqtxBX.^^ f^ .^.„ ,^'$-^mM:Wmm^^^
i^IPe are preparing ourselves and should continue our preparations for this | j
blessed event—this resurrection— ^hich will follow a war, perhaps
decisive both here and abroad • But let us do this in^ % different manner
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In this sign which led Christian and pagan axmles to victory M long as ,
they believed In lt# And we In Aiaerlca, adding our Uttle to the universal
preparations, mast also follow the same spirit In our own beginnings* Let
us not wander around In a naze; let us not seek the wlU-o * -the-wlsps that
beckon us to fallow them, but let us begin where we should have \^^pm long
ago~*let us turn our eyes to the Cross.
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*^ere dre a few who will say that faith Is something separate, and patrlotl
has nothing In conmon with faith; but we point to the exaioples of Constantino
Bie GMat, Elng Ifeneeslaus, St* Hsdwig, Eorde>ckl, John Casimlr, Sobleskl, etc*
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itothers say they respect the Cross and that It should be respected, but that
1^ should be hidden In the soul and the lalnd— *that national signs In national
wbrk are more Important • We will show them Labarum, the flag combining the
sign of national action with the sign of the Host Holy Valth, the only truai
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17 Dzl»nnlk Ohleagoaki . Jan. 30, 1896.
fattliy in iribdLoli iiatlons ware Tietorious* • i^i^ j %j^t jmk^ Hft^'xt a 0011
"Ihere are eene people » too» nho will warn us that aaong the Poles thOM v
are aany professing a different faith or no faith at all, and yet they are
aa^ent patriots, very inportant for the cause, and that the Cross inay curse
then* We shall tell them that Tihen the army of Constantino, under the
labanait was triuaphant, only a few Cjhristians were among these former
enemies, torturers of Christ and pagans. 4^^r*-^ 4.^^. ,,y.A^» n^ -"%s
**Do not pay attention to these voices. We have had enough of their false ^
leadership. Let the one guiding star shine for iLS-*-the star of salvation, ^^^
the only light leading to the object we desire, and this same cross which
appeared to the armies of Constantino with the inscription: *In This Sign
You iFftifil'l Conouer* . .^ - - -^^^^ i^i
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IV; ^ - Dzlennlk Chleagoskl. Jan. 30, 1896.
"^ - the plan of calling a Catholic Congress in this first ye€u* after a centuryi
of suffering, and God willing, we shall find ourselves on the desired pat^
and will emerge from the labyrinth of crooked roads to walk along freely ^^
and without detours toward what all of us desire;" "
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fVAM this same Cross, which, as a symbol of suffering, taught our
nation to know how to suffer; this same cross, as a s3rmbol of salvation
and trituoph, will lead it from the grave and surround it with a gleaming
aureola in the future •••
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**Ahd f ear not that we shall be alone. The doubters, the opponexxts, the B
uncertain and unwilling»*-€ULl those who wish to deserve the name of Poles v^^^
and do not want to be left behind in the desert-^will follow along asf S
soon as we show them the way* Our faith lies in the Catholic Congress^ ^
because in the Cross lies our salvation* - ^ / ^
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dollars toward the Baiisoleini to contain the heart of Ktossiussko in Rapper sefavil#
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B|8eu88liig Tarioas happenings in Xurope , the Craeoir Nona Rafoxaa (Hew Baf urm)
M8 this to aay regarding the stand the Poles sould take in connection vlth
efa the Folish people az^ merely unimportant spectators of the terrible things
hippi^|9g on a wide aaMi|.^ international conflicts
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*Ve I^Te been reliered of all imaginary hoppd that our idea of ffeedom and
Jistlei^ will be realised on foreign soil, that the armed forces of foreign '^^
mltions will resurrect our independence » in this manner repaying Just debts*
*^day we are se^elciBg a future with our own striength; in clYllized work^ in the
ffopagation of national education among the greatest number, and in liiplantlng
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with It simltanaously a farrant patriotianii thus wa should and can discam
tha anbryo of our national axlstanca*
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*Lat us ba a nation aliya, conscious of our historical task, raspacting our
past, nurturing all groups and spharas in a patriotic obsairanca of citizans*
lawa cmd dutias, and wa can patiantly await— -although wa may suffar still mora
and ba tima and again bittarly disillusionad: tha tima whan our own political
indapandanca will ba raalizad.
*ira snist not permit oursalras to ranounca our haartfelt dasiras; and our labors
undar this bannar do not stop baing a duty, ragardlass of what happans in^.
luropa, what diplomatic alliancas ara formed, and what intrigues triua^h there-*
'uf.
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These words, although published by a paper of a viewpoint different from ours,
aare gladly reprinted by us, and we adyise all our countrymen to remember them
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^ U E J V i <? Dglimlk Ohlean:esltiL^ Tan. 14, 1896/
• Tills artlole, in our estlBatloziy eontalxis wise pblltieal advice for ue to
9o liopelees despair, no qoarrelscHe ecnbinatlons or imiaTOre plaiming; do^
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Jtnternal work, patriotic and cirilized-^such is a sensibly program that is
^ ^ proper at tbis tlae under our present conditions* lU
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BOLD BBCXPnON FOR IXEU C. LERAEDWSEI ^ND
.. % J8r* ^. . S. BALICKI AT HILASKI HAH. r
^^IfMA^n of tlM Boliflb Mtional Allianoo paid tribute laat aight at Palaakl
Bidl to two dlotlagalakod BdIos fron Bazopo, Dr« C« Lowatowski, aialstor of
tlio Anatrlan gOTozBrnaat, and Slgmimd Baliold of OoaoTa ^^riLtzorlaxid^» panMl-* &
""^iloiit of tho Bdlloli Snlgzaata* Allianoo of Sozopo. Whoa tlio gooota'oatoriid S
^^tto sftUy dooozatod luUJL thmsr iioro grootod with shoata, oualo, aad applanao p
^^^ZMi a oapaoity a»dimo«u m^ /^ ^
Yailjoao gzmqpa f zoa tho Soooad Cozpo of tho Bollah Axmy of AmofNa att'ViBboni^
of tho lollah aokola aoro on hand to volcoao tho tao riaitora*
Aftor tho tao pvoBlaoat B»Ioa had boon oscortod to tho otago tho f olXoaiag ^
loading Poliah oitisoaa took chaira bosida thoai: BoToroad Oaaiair SattioakOt
paator of Bolj Trisiity (Jbiupoh; S* T. Adalia satalookiy Ur. SLoainaklt Jtidgo
& A# LaBiqr» Mr. Hijoaaki, J* F« Staalaklv aaLatank!, Bazdonoki^ 3# Sohaldt,
Bngraozakl, H* 7* Jabloaaki^ A. CSiaiollnaki, and aany othora# Iho roe^ption
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"iff ]Cr« anolakir^Mho intsdKauead the two giiMta»#^ %% lA
II ^- ^■^su^j'ii-x-^gsa.
Oia l2iitial spaaoh ims iMida by Br. Lawakowakl* Els apaaeh, pxioarlly oaal
of graatiag to Foliah-iaarloaxiay «aa aa foUova:
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^a oaaa to tMa ootmtxy trmt tha f atharlaxia iiabuad vith tlia f aaling of lora
and friandahlp for our fallow Bolaa* I graat you aincaraly In your nativa
toagiia. Z graat you In tha nana of my birthplaea, tha city of Iiiow* Iba'^
aitlsana of that oity aand you thair baat ragarda« I graat you in tha nana
of tha DiBoaratlo Soeiaty of whldh I aa praaidant cmd f oundar. 9ila organl-
sation glToa aueoor to tha poor and opp3paaaa4#> - A^:^m,&''-
^^ apaalal raooaiandatlon I graat yra In i^au of tilia Boliah pain^
of Qallala^ uhioh I hara laamad to Ioto and whloh I m^irBm I aaluta you ^
in. tha naaa of tha Poliah iHdgranta* ALllanoa> whloh I rlaltad bafora
barking for tha Dhltad Stataa* .■:.^.^^5,,,.,.,,. ■;..•. -r^:--^ • -,v^T:'-^^"n^^>:.a^-"/
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:^I aXao paid a TJUilt to tbo oity of Bappoxsetawll^ lAore tlio^tildi
iVatioaal Jhoont iji loeatod^ with aaay books and JDanoiTS of uo Jfeliah apiriti ^
lb tha Miila of thia Inatltatlon and tha CtomjLsalon of tha Pollali National ^
ftad« I teing 71m aalntatlona* Bia citisana of laxaaw^ tha Boliah capital ; ^
abiak ia M« aarasad in iK)wmia8» aalnta you* Oia xapzaaantatiraa of that ^
aity dalaoafead »a to praaant 70a vith aoil fxoai tha graraa of f iTo Pollah S
kaxoaa^ aottpit^^^^^ aay vm% it to gxow tha aaad for tha fraadoa of Polaad# S
2^ tha aaM^ Wumn I aalata jout ^
Mtoaaa you all and dzaof yon to ay haart# Sd^a raoaption yon haTo pza-»
fparad for na^ ia a baantifnl ona^ but I aant yau to know that I aa no battar
than jqm^ 1 aant yon to knov that it ia «y fixai baliaf that a alava ia not
tha m^ that it^^MIIM %at tha ona aho liaks tha hand of tha anpqrS Siora--
fas*, Z am grataC^ fit thia valcoaa not bacanaa of agr atatna^ but baaanaa
Z 0Gmm fmm tha partitionad fatharland* long liTO lolonia in Gay.aaeD| Long
tha Sblaat*
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Um' sp«ak«r*fl vorto «ur« r»c«lT*d with lovid a|i|^iias« liaijl «i(M«s^^^,.^^^^"''"^ '' :/ s
Br» iMmkDwiki mui folleved Iqr lCr# Baliekiy ulio suppleiiMnted to his assoelatos "^
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*^I bring you greet lags trw the Ballth people Of XorDpe, f rcn eeerftt foreee ft
iribdoh are vorklBg under oorir for the liberation of onr oountzy in Bneeian^ kM- ^
ocoupied Poland* To thie I should like to add More; hoveTor, silence is aore^ C:^
goldea than words^" :.^^ .-^^ .^^ _ ..jK.... .....-- *^-\^. ^r- : ..:Jr "^
Tbm speaker then pointed out that the purpose of his Tisit was **the union of
forees^ the tylag of knots of unity, and the eretttten of one soul uhlch vlll ring
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Later on Ijtr* Balioki spoke about the Polish national MOTenents tS this country^
ltr» BallcM «as in gareat f arer of working and c^eting for the right of exist enee
of the Polish nation^
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atttlom,* Hr* Baliekl oontJUnML, *l0 tbo eotabllsbBMmt and tho aaintonaaoo of
tlM MUob HMional Fdad ^mndod b]r B^llsb Soolotloa about 187g7# *
W) uxgod that aozo noxk to iUk^ In this dftyootioa and aoxo eontrlbutlona b
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AltlMnii^ UhlB WBB a abort apooob^ Mr. BallakiU vorda vara yarjr lapraaaiTOt
and non tho applauaa of tha aQdi«iaa#
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*Bia loloa of tha atmggla for llfo, tha toIoo of protast^** ^avarrad tha
fl^aakar/'^ia tha trua Yolaa of tha Boliah nation* Vithout thia atroggla j^
tlia land that ia now diTidad by our thraa ancnias cannot ba unitad# &ia ^
atraggl^ ^^'^ takaa on a graatar aaaning* It ia a aaorat organ ahioh ia tha C
kegratona to tha aaaapat ao<k ahioh ia baing oonduetad for tha libaxation of S
laland# Biia aoric ahofld ba oontiauad with an iron hand and an iron aiXl, 2
for only in thia aay aiU it ba aaaoiqpli«hOd# ^
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&l8 vas f oll<nMd Iqr a oadl^ of aonga by the ooabined Hdniuazko and BpJca
caioira* Bie band of the Scioond Ctozps alao played a nuaber of Poliah nation^
al aim*
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Br* -Leaaloovskl «aa ealled again to take the stand* He said that the vozk
for the Bolieh oanae should be conducted as follons:
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*nie principle of this work is the idea of freedom for Poland* This idea
existed dojring the days of old Poland, but later it nas forgotten* John
OasisLr rerlTed this idea* The Ck>nstitution of the Oiixd of Ifeiy /Vf^ll gaTC
the 'nation nev liberties, but, unfortunately , eren this oet its doca*
bsciuskOt Stasiqre; and MLckieeics defoted their liTes for the propagation of
this idea* Bie Polish gentzy dsnanded: "IWce the laboring class citizens, ^
eontinued the speaker*
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idea of brothezhood and national freedosu Aa a youth I helped to spread this
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IdM of f rtodoai tkrov^ the TilXagM of Bddolo /Mstoxsi piart of Poland uado^
Bosslaxi ooeisqpatiojT^ And todagr as a graTlng nan I still Jbalp i^ aov tlio
aooda of tlila ldaal# After all, there is only one trathi ^ do jMther plaoee
thie txvth before UAr ohlld in the oradle as a guiding star, and this star
should act as a golds until the gxe:Te« Ore troth is that a nation cannot
exist vLthoot people, and the people should haye their future assured# Be-
side the national ideals should stand religion, the Hbly Vaith of the Boaan
Cathoilo CBiureh^ It is our doty to safoffsvaurd our faith, for it teaehes us our
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*Our seoond dutgr should be toward the fatherland* This is not qj)0|^ being
propagated here but praeticed here, e.oonoluded 1^7 XmOc^^
Ibe doctor proaised to aretuxn to CShicago after attendinft the Sblish national
Alliance Gonifention at caereland. > S^^^K^^^^^^^
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PATRIOTIC EXERCISE HHLD AT TOINN OF LAKE
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A patriotic eocarcise and ball was held at Town of Lake on Sunday, May 26, in 7%
memory of the Constitution of the Third of May. The celebration was staged rf
by the societies connected with the Polish National AUiance. 7i^tit:%^§ f
The affair started at 4 P.tf« Mr. Nuszkowski, president of the entertainment
committee, opened the program and called upon Count P* Wodzicki to act as
chairman and appointed C. Zurawski recording secretary. Count Wodzicki called
upon F. H. Jablonski to present the first speech of the day«h ., -^^^^^-^ : ^mm^;^:^^^^
Mr. Jablonski spoke about the Constitution of the Third of May, pointing out :?^
its meaning, and compared conditions in Poland with those in other countries S
of Europe. He contended that Poland will arise only when it is governed byp |-
Poles-^for toe benefit of the Polish people. -t^-^^^^i^tM^
The next speakers to take the stand were P. Cryglaszewski and J. Rudzinskl.
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Both spoke about the fomer state of affairs in Poland and the cause
of the discord which divides us even in America, bringing many troubles in our
struggle for the national cause.
To complete the program Miss^ulia Sniegocka, of Bridgeport, presented a declama-
tion on '•The Reign of Napoleon I'^* Various recitations were given by children |
of local families. Two school children from the adjoining community, Bridge- f
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The newly org^nlidd Zoria (Ifoming Star) Choir, of Bridgeport, added col^ f o "" ^
the entertainment with its beautiful singing of Polish airs. Mr. Gackowski : S
of the Chopin Choir was soloiat«
Count Wodzieki appropriately closed the program with a talk on the faults of
Poland, alluding to the two last speakers. In conclusionrhe pointed out the
duties of the Polish people to our former country which have been laid down by
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the proponents of the Constitution of the Third of May and those r
who have not regretted making the supreme sacrifice for Poland. ?- . ..
After this a skit was presented Isy M* Wleklinski and L* Czeslawski entitled
**Patriots*'e Both executed their parts like professional artists*
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This was followed by a ball in itiidi the Polish youth of Toim of Lake took
part# Hansel* s orchestra supplied the musics -w^-^^^-^^w^t^^^
The program committee wishes to extend hearty thanks to all speakers , performers
and participants for their sxipport. ; v / > >^^
A collection for the National Fund of Rapperachwil (City in Switzerland)
2^tarted by Polish National Alliance about 18897 netted flO.85. Ten dollars
from the proceeds of the dance were contributed to the build^j|g of th^^ new
Ste Joseph Church* . ■^'v^.^-y:-:i:r^^^^^
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^ • oA patriotic gathering was held Sunday, April 28^ at UnlYersity Hall, Town of
Lake, by the Poles of that conamxinity.
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llr# Zaleski delivered a lecture on the fall of Poland* This was followed by
a lively discussion on this same subject by ]^« T« Eodis, C. Zurawski and ^
^- Hr« Harchwicki* The insurrection of 1863 against Russia was also referred to« J!^
^ Recitations were given by little Miss Bauer and a boy, Janiszewski; another ^^
J^ was given by Mrs* Erzyzanska. 3
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Uie musiofid portion of the program was filled with the piano-playing by
Misses Wilson and Ron* Miss Hoffer entertained with several songs. ^
The sum of |2«50 was collected for the National Fund*
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^^^v THIHD IN A SERIES OF PATRIOTIC EXERCISES
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The third in a sarlas of patriotic exercises was held Siinday, April 2f^^^1g^^f^l
Leon Czeslairski*8 hall under the sponsorship of the literary club **Zorza"
(The Dami).* ::^r^^V'^; -/-^ ^ — l^/f'^;--^
The program wis as foll^wJ ff..^^^^^ M^^^^^^^f*. f'^'^-',^* ^^^xm^ ih^ oxia^-'^;;/-.';^^
I* Machnikowski gave a lecture on Adam Uickiewicz, Polish novelist* He also
rendered a declamation.
Dr. Statkiewicz gave a talk on the influence of alcohol on the human syst^n*
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IfiLss Pnybylska recited a beautiful Polish verse , ''He who loves must suffer. **
A deolanatlon, "Itost*, nas given by Mr. Cleehowicz.
S»T.ii-yMir^ld Zugene J?ail8z«rski and little Mary Bauer recited several Polish
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jptf ; eonolnslon, N* L* Plotrowski induced Bsverend Krawczunas^ who was in the >
Audlenoey to say a few words • The priest praised the Poles for their wonderful
^i ^triotio funetions and urged them to keep up their fine
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^*Etanslator* 8 note: These patriotic exercises were staged in connection with
jmanenorating 1895 as a year of national mouming; for it marked the one--^ ^^
rdredth anniversary of the third partition of Poland^/
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Miohael Majewski, representatiye in Chicago of tbe Folisli National Fund,
has sent one hundred dollars to E« J* Jerzmanowski of New York City, presi||
dent of tlie Fund, as a contribution for the Polish Museum in Rapperachwil|^
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'^I'X^n the financial vmort submitted by the manager of the Folish-Ameriean v
FftTilion at LuDW, th^i^j^lish people can readily see that the trust placed in S
Adam Sznajkart wlb aM aisguidedi that he carried out his duties well, and that S
funds entrusted to him were managed to the best of his ability*
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"The financial report wlb examined and checked by aiimbers of the Central Committee,
end after careful consideration it imis accepted. l^Im %# ^
"She members of the Committee extended their thanks to the manager for his con-
•eientious and diligent work and urged the secretary to make public a report to
the effect that 12ie various objections to Hr« Sznajkart by the press and certain
individuals were unfounded, unjust, and unfair, and were harmful to the good work
done by hlm«
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^"Ihe Polish peopls wtrs also •ali^jhtansd hf thm report that all ohllgatloaa ^
and d^to Ineorrod at Lmv varo paid« Bo dobts wore loft oatataading thorOi^M y^
^'Bat this dooa aot aoaa that tho Oontral Coiadttoo dooa not haro aiiy dobta at all.
This ia not tho oaao* Iho foUoviag la tho attuatioai ,'' i ', T . . .^
"Shortlir boforo tho eloao of tho fair la Laov, tho (kmiittoo roallzod that odn^^
trlbatlona bj tho PoUah-iaorioan public woold not bo aofflcloat to eoror thot oi
osponaoa of tho Pollahp^inorloaii Farlllon* Tho CoHalttoo» doalrlag to aaro tho :
honor of tho Poliah^Uaorlean pooplo, aooorod a loan of flTO hnndrod dollars ^
f|r«a a looal bank and a loan of ono hnndrod dollars frw^ tho pablloatlon Badaloa
'{■opo)t and sont tho aonoy to Ismr«
*Vot boingy as yott in a poaition to aalEO a oonploto financial report » partly -
for 3PoasoBs oitod in llr. Ssaajkart's report and partly booanso all tho rotoms
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from Imcm haT^ not b««n aato. w# aM glrlng a tantatlTt report of flBanolal
eondltioui:
noaant aaaiint in traaauy • • • .%if. ......... f80«00
Ontatandlng dabta ara;
Fraaant loana to ba paia . • • . ^ • ^ . f . V J • . : • |600.00
Coat of aiaauting plana #••• 90*00
Goat of xatozn of gaoda • • v v « • • ir^ * S • • • #• v 1S0«00
Tariooa otbar inoldantal aqpanaaa* • • • # • • • • • • 7S»00
fMial |885«ee
Mnaj on band • • •••••••'••• V • • • • • • • • ^ tO^OO
Ootatanding dabt • • • • • * i: • ^^8S5#00
"TMa thla xaport It la aaan that tlia dafieit la plaead at $8289 ahleh anat
¥a paid*
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"Iha Oantval Ccanittaa diraotly appaala to tha PoUah paopla of iaarloa to halp
thla aitaatiaa^ and it antartalna tha f im hopa that thla halp will ecaat with
thia piM.ieatlan of tha fall dataUa.
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" ''i ;;; '^Af ter a complete cheokap of this report , a complete and accurate stat^ent will ^
"be pablishedi giving an account of all income and eccpenses* t!fi ' - -fi ''^:^^^^^^^--'. ' ^
**In the meantime various contributions should be sent to the financial secretary, ^
Mr. B# BLarkowski^ 42 Bradley Street, Chicago, Illinois. 3
n^.%5. :^r ^^.s^^t Leon S29opinski/ secretary** ^
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fht affairs of tha PoUak Laagaa hara baooma of graat Inttnraat to iha PdUak ^
.papara of loropa* ^.^m- ^^ -5
Burins a tiaa abaa tha Pollah Laagaa la lialhg Hoekad and rldiealad by varloua c^
paaraana and arsuiaatlona in inarioa, aho avan go so tar aa to axart diplanatia %
inflnanaa to aappraaa it^ tha paopla of Saropa, unprajudiead and elaar tbinkingy o
ara of tka opinion that tha progran of tha Poliah Laagaa to unita tha Polaa of ^
AMoriaa along party linaa^ aa wall aa on natlonaliatie prinoiplas, toward eo- S
oparatiTa work for thalr aeauaon gaody both morally and natariallyi doaa not <^
doaarra oananra but ia worthy of tha aapport of all«
Tariooa Poliah papara of Poaan ara in aaoord with tho abova idaa«
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wittsn fef Or* W* Uafltr under tlia titles ^alka 0 Idee" (Stzaggle for an Zdea)^
In tlie graeaXad lanechpolelci (Velidi VniTersal Beriev) • Hie author deala with
the eontrorerej OTer the newly orsanized Polish Leacgae and Uye Bapperswyl Itand*
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the artiole is too lengthy to he reproduoed in full; however , some of the wore
isportant detaila. are reprinted. Ihe introduotion is as follows:
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>>Oiir (Mdgrants, espeeiallj those liio hsTo settled in the UU^ted States of lor^ ^
Msriea, hare heen oeoupied for sons tine in a stuhbom fight over the iVational 2
Hadse ^^EriTos for the national eause^* A^ suhjeet in dispute ist liiether the '^
eoUeetion of ftmds as»ng the Polish people should be turned oTor to the Polish
Ited of Bapperswyli or itfiether a separate Polish-Awerioan national Itand should
be ereated far the purpose of uniting the Poles in Asmriea^ organizing sehools,
pirtilio institutions 9 banks, agrieultural colonieis, eto. ^ |,
"fhe representatiTo of the first projeot is the well-known philanthropist
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Padennlk <ailcagDSkl> Fab. 6, 1895.
l^aaiBis Jenmnoimki^ lAu) was raeantly appointed eoBBissioner of the Bappersvyl
fiiaid; the other proposal is represented by tbe newly organised Polish Leagae«
"She^rlTalry between the two funds is not a question idiieh can be handled <
easily^ or one idiioh concerns only the Polish-AAerican people* The struggle
OTor these two fottds is a battle OYer ideas , iriiich thus far has been nuortured
unknowingly by the enlgramts-- yet, it Ti tally concerns all the Poles. The
trouble OTer the two funds is an affair that concerns the coonon Polish peopla«
*Ilremtl4s point of view we, therefore^ take an interest in this affair and
giire Tolew to our feelings ^ although generally we adhere wore strictly to the ^
principle of not aizing in local affairs.** cSS
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The author then delTes into the past^ as f ar iMiek as a hundred years, of the Polish
Migrants in ijaerica**->and obserres in their aeoewplishiients a continual struggle
OTor two attitudes, the strictly political and that of colonists.
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«i a tool of the polltloal jnlssion of the aofflent whieh ihlb working for tbo re-
blrtlL of Poland—and imlting for the yary nomant of this raanrraotlon. Hiatorloal
aranta ahow that thia awaiting haa failad, and haTa shown that tha ona-tima strong
politiaal iwffligration has faded into obliTion. This outeone would haye been dif-
farant^ according to Dr. Ibigari if the iwmigrants had adopted the attitude of
aoloniat?*
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Oaring the tiae/ hoirefar» when the political UoUgrant groap ^egsn to wana^ a
new ijsnigration began to appear. It was an ijamigration JHOtiTated bj econonic
eonditiona; it waa coapoaed of the aaaaes whieh settled permanently in Afteriea
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in tiie laiow paper Prgeglad Tagechpolaki > *for the idea of colonization in the
Poliah people began alowly to put down deeper roots in Anerica as well as in
Xuope. It becaae aa coBOonplaca that it was necessary to direct all the energy of
the Laagae toward the aupport of the Polish people in their newly adopted country;
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^MlAt t)iis ai« AMa08itat#d the ooae«iitratioxi of energy; that it was neeeesarj
to etriye further toward rerlTing their spirit through orgaaisatioa>aiid by
onpodiiiac ^^M iadgratioa aoTeBeat into oertain eeatere. la shorty it be-
eaae a dally ieeue««.««
^••••Xaat year the Polish League was orgaaized at a coafereaee in Chieago* 1!he
aiJM t^s league adopted are ia the maia to support aad spread Polish aatioaal
life la iUMrloa throu^ the orgaaizatioa of sohools^ the ezteasioa of Polish j
l|l|U.ture^ the ergaalzatioa of fiaaaoial aad sooial iastitutioas^ ete# To fUl* I
fill ti^e alas the Polish League oreated the Polish Hatioaal fluid for wbieh
ewtrib^tleas were to be oolleeted# :^j,.^v. ^^ ^
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>*Vhea the phlXaathropist Br« Jerzaaaowski oaae to the support of the Polish
Loague it seeaed as If the idea of eoloaizatioa would ooatribute greatly to the
j^rospeirity aad Igrowth of the Polish people* ^^.
^flM the aeaatiJifi, the progress did aot follow a straight: llae^ sad sooa ooaditioas
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took oa on oatlroXj dlfforMt aspoot,^^ •*^^^ -N^ <^t::#^i^^%.v^/> -^% ^^^ ^fc^
"Upon klB doporturo for Boropo, the prosidont of the Polish Leagae, Xracums
7ersBanov8ki , aoo opted the poet of Coiialesioner of the Poliift Hatioaal Itmd of ^
Bappersiqrlf ead^ oa his retura^ he resigned from his preslAiiey and gare out an ^
enthitslastle i^peal for funds for the Rappersvyl Itmd. This iN>uld not hare been ^
ea uasual step^ for the president of the Polish Leagae had the prlTllege of p
lea^lag his posltloa aad aoceptlag aa offlee ulth the Polish Hatloaal Itaad of ^
Seppersvjl. Ihe ehlef object of coneem In this matter, noTertheless , Is the ^
motlTO for this fundamental change of front and the propaganda lAilch sets forth
this point of Tlew and agitates for the exoluslveness of the Rappersiryl 7Und# ^
*^en Mr. Jeramanowskl resigned as president of the Polish Leapie, he made an
appeal* la this appeal he requested the exoluslre right to eolleet eontrlbu-
tloas for the Polish nitlonal fund of Bappersajl, and at the same time opposed
the Idea of Polish eoloalzatlon, by plalaly stating, ^Poland should be rebuilt
in Europe and not In America.*
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^0 old lAoa of Pollsli polltieal iiaiilgraatSy oonsldering the iamigraats in the
iietare of e& anqr aAd aa adranoe national guard, ready to return to the honelaad
at the alig^teat call. Ihia idea recelTod great support during Its tlae, oon«*^
sldering the prerailing polltieal conditions, fron the enthusiastic political
iJHdgrants* Today, the attitude of colonists, forced upon the people because of
eeenoBle reasons t is Just as reactionary (sic), though it is contrary to ni^tional
interest, for it is hamful to the Polish cause»
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*Zt VDUld be Utopian today to dreaa about the return of the ijuolgrants to their
netlTe eeuntry^ Uhder present social conditions such re-emigration has no plaee,
aid, if it were possible, it would cause an economic disaster to the natlTO land*
Vbat then eheuld be done mith these masses? Should they be reaeunced? Shmld
lltey.JMi left a loss to the national cause and a prey to ik&glo-Smxon influences,
or should nork be started among them in order to keep them together, to establish
spread BoliiA natiemalism; in other words, should a Poland be built in n
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"Mr* ZarzBaziovskI Is •jyosad to the building of a Folamd in .Amariaa, aad faTora
tba asolaaiTa eoUaation of fa&da for the Bapperaayl 7Und« At the aaae tlJie he
eemdeaou the thought of a drlTe for Polish alma In ^erlca beeause It vould In-
Toltttarlly hasa the Fellah oauae, alace It leana. toaard the deaatloaaliaatlon
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relatlTO te oppoalng the thought of building a Poland In America but rebuilding C
Poland In mropoi (ale), preaenta the following Tleaa*: gc
^^Eceerpta froii artlelea of the Palennlk Ohleagoakl> aotlTated by Mr. Jerzaaaovakl^a
appeal, point out that It la not only our duty to build a Poland in AAerica but
It is also our duty to rebuild Poland in Xurope. Conaent on the abore vords in
the Palenalk flhieagoskl eontlnue as f ollovs in Przeglad Wsaeehpelskl»7
*^ader the present eisiiaastaneea the rle^t is definitely reserved to oppose the
Bapperaiyl Itind. ta the other hand the need and adTantagea of auch an Inatltutlen
are reeogaised*
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eoUeetlBg funds only for the Bapperevyl 7and~snd the oTerlooklng of a drlTO
for YeXleh-jUieriaan pnrpoeee. Sueh exoluelTo propaganda can Only be harmfol
to the Jtolleh cause, and it is beXieyed that the initiators of the Sappersiyl
Itand nerer had the intention of standing in the my of spreading the idea of
folish colonization* <::x
"In the second place, recognition laast be given to the spirit of colonisation ^
TriM^ch Is propounded by the Folish Leagne, and credit should be bestowed for g
its initiation of a folish-lmeriean Hational fond. Oonseguently, nothing else
rewaias but to encourage folish-American society to support this idea of
eolonlsmtion* "
S^ch are the Tiews expressed in the article in the Prxeglad Wsaechpolski*
1* mi$ik to point out with emphasis that this is n 8ip*r idiich no one can say
is hostile te the Bapperswyl Tted, for it often gsTO faTorable mention to this
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nftiriire* But in spite of this, perhaps for the same reason as lootiTates us, the
-iaratltelacL Wszeehpolski came to the eonclusion that the Rapperswjl Fund is truly
nneeessary, but that the Polish League is equally necessary, along with the
rtelizatien of its aijns«
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!• kare hMrd and TMid Moiy tiaas that tha part played by tha Poliab^Aalffiina
la tha Lmv Fair of 18M ovaatad a farorabla iapraasion; tbat tha natlTa ?alaa
wara la a paaltlan "to pabllely aoat In eontaot with PoUiih-iaarlaaB Ufa; that
a daf lalta tla of sympathy and oadaratandlng has baan astabllahad bataaaa tha
Pala af Aaorlaa and tha Pola of luropa; and that battar eo-oparatlon In tha
vark for tha national oauaa /fr—Aom of Polanj|^ haa baan brought aboat«
V^-<'-h-'f'^'<'.-^f~. ;T*?**r»-J*
fhaaa faata» ahlah aara wall pubUolsad by tha Pollah papers abroad ^ and axtoUad
by toaata glran at banquata In Lwow In honor of It. J. Jarzaanowskl of Baw Tosric-
and AOam Sswajkart of Ohlaago^ wara all rapaatad by tha Pollah-Aaarlean praaa*
Vafortanataly tha Palish alaaant of Aaar lea » whleh B^mms to be dlTlded by dla-
eerd and eantlnnal aqaabbllngt did net raaet fararably toward thls« A portion
af Pallili-Aaarlea bagan to ▼alee Its anger , along with other Inconsequential
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POLISH
rtnarkst aboat %h% Pollflh-Aaarlean PaTilion at Imam. Tha oontaiition of this
oppoaitioiii aaa that tha Polaa of Aaarica wara poorly rapraaantad#^.
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dia ia not teaa, a hundrad tiaaa ontrua* Tba. proof of thla— tha proof of tha
■oat anthaaiaatio andaayor and graataat faallng for patr lotion and brotharly
lairat ratlTad in Paliah haarta hy tha Laoa fair^-liaa at this ao—nt bafora ua<
Wa will ihara thia aTidanaa without dalaj with our raadara af tha Haw Taar
aditien af tha Daiannik Ohiaagoaki» Wa are alao happy to annoonaa that tha
aogpraaaion of nr faith in tha Poliah^-Aflmriean Parilion at Lwow haa ocna traa«
fha praaf of tha f aTorabla raaolta lia in tha Miaorial Book of tha Poliah-Aaariaan ^
Paviliaa at Laow*
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Mmtion of thia book haa alraady baan aada^ Tha idai& waa ariginatad by idaai
Sfaaajkart^ aaaacar af tha PaTilioa« Kr* Saaajkart aarioualy rwaarkad to hiaaalf ,
"If tha PiiTillaa ia to bring to roalisation oar eloaar aontaet with tha Poliah ^
paopla af loropa^ than a paraanant ^raoord of tha raaolta ahaold ba aada*" A
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record liook of heavy Telluia vas displayed at a vantage point in t^e Pavilion^ ^
with the suggestion that the visitors pen their names, inipressions , and re- t
aetioixs about the Polish-Ameri can Pavilion, ^-r- ^ : - -
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Oat of this arose an unusually interesting historical document^ i living Airror
of visitors^ iapressions of Polish^-American work and activity. . 1^*,,^,^^,^
jf^^jii/i *-i, 3|_ --^f Tjq?- #f i^t'T -^ * >^i -^-j**? T "■*-'-:+- ^ h^^K^^'''"-'' '-"*'*? T »7- ' ."■.^*^'^;,
The consensus of expressions in this book ring as follows: heartfelt benevolence , ":
admiration and enthusiasm beyond any boundaries.
In an interview after his return to America, l£r. Szwajkart stated, "Despite the ^
many trials and tribulations, the intrigues of evil-spirited people, the hanging t^
threat of bankruptcy, the days that I spent at the Pavilion will remain as the
hqppiest moments of my lif e« Why? Because there flowed from the hearts of the ^
Pblish peorpXe a feelixi^ of a real liapplness, sincere admiration, and a glowing
enthusiasm toward us /Oie Poles of America7« It seemed as if all this jniPf
brouc^ about by some magic wand," he concluded.
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All Of Mam Ss»mJlDart*8 efforts and hard work woro aaply raimrdad bj tha ardor
azproaaad ^ hia fallow ooontryaan* Thia oan ba raadlly UBdaratood whan ana
glaaeaa throogb tba pagaa of tha Mwprlal Book of tha PolijIi-ABiarloan BaTilion
at Imow.
It la liifl}! tiaa for ua to giro a mmmuj of thia lapartaat doctuant* Bia book
la ratbar larga, of haarr parabiMntt witb a allrar aagla and an Anariean flag
on Ita ^^wmr^ aontaining tba folloalng gold laaf Inaerlption:
"Poliib-iaariaan FaTillan-M-Kbaeluako^a lialr at Unm^^lSM.^
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9ia baak aantaina ona tbonaand pagaa, af abiob 954 pagaa ara aignM Tag[ tbm
▼laitara af tha PaTilion* laeb paga araragaa abont ton algnataraa*
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Wkiag thia aa an aTaraga^ aboat tan thousand paraons^ pazhaps aorat Tdioad thair
ayaptthlaa in ana waj or anothar for thosa I* Aaarlea* A majority , thraa-f oortha ,
aigaad only thair namaa; tha rsnaindar addad poatloal axpraaalonst good wishaa.
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obsMTatioiUi opinloiui, aphoriwWji Md>^«pfyptfl from prophetic aayifigs to
thoBO in iaorioa* Thore aro Tarioua fozsa of writing, Imt the epirit is the
and 8lB0ere# ■""•■■''■■^^•v:■^■;^:■.•
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"Hbot fortune faror yea,* ^^LlTe,*! ^Thank 70a for your work,** ^'Betom to ttal**
•-theee are the wlahee that ean1>e found on eaoh page of the .MMMirial Bookm
iad ahat a variety of naaee graee the book! There are algnaturea of FoUah
ariatooraey, aehool ehUdren, parli aaentaiy delegates, workers, natlre eltlsena,
achool teaehere, editors, dootors, poets, aedloal students, priests, soldiers,
officers, Teterans of the Polish uprisings, and children of the new Polish
generation. Besides these there are names of many notable Polish indlTlduals,
aaaor of wbom left sentimental sayings J§mi% list of names glTCjoTt
Polish names, heweirer, are not the only
Bassian, Ose^, Lithuanian, Slorak, many
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CO * ^ *ABieo d#lla'FoloiiiA»* BMid^s Polish pba^jBilM am woordc of liaotiealljr
1^ "i CO all tlio languages of tha world* A Oroak santanca is also f oiind 1a the
3^s^'h aonglsaaratlon of foralgn azgraaslons*
^ o Tha MMarial Book gara muaj an opportunity to sand original good wlshaa to
friaDda in Aaarlaa* flood wlahas bj aanj ara sant to Rsrarand Ylnoant Bluraynskli ^
pastor of St. Stanislaus Eostka Parish; S« Zsha^kiaviez, aditor of tha^ F
Paiipmlk CBilaagaskis tha aditor of tha Zeada J^ Musa/ ; and Mtny othars* Sena- ^
^ ana abo algM harsalf ^Anatolka** raoalls Msorlas of har oousin in Aasriaa, ate* o
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On tha ahola, tha book aontaias muaj intarastiagy sarious and huaoirous passagas* S
In aff art la gols^ to ba asda by tha Laoa Valr oonnlttaa to hara tha book on
publio display /JSx Ghiaafl^cT*
JOw^T alaran ooluans of axaarpts ara pttbllshad<-«-all of lntaraatj»7
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la the Qagata Barodowa (national Gaaetta) , pabllshad in Lirow ^IbxA/ wa road
tha f ollawiass
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*Vr# AdaA Saaajkart^ who raprasants tha Central Coaaittao of the Lwoa Ixposi-
tlaap organised \>j Poles liring in the United States » with headquarters in
Chioago, arrirad yesterday for the purpose of risiting our Exposition*
"Mr* Ssaajkart ia a- ^^Leawii\|i* • Ha went to Chicago eight years ago at the
request of his brother, Stanislaus, who emigrated to Anrsrioa soiae tiae ago*
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^As a husinaasaan, he gained a praainant position in the ccnaereial world* ^^
His business, howerer, did not interfere with his oiTic duties* c^
^nhnm the tine of his arriTal.in Chieago, Mr* Szwajkart took actiTO part in
national work^ which is Tory liToly in American Polonia; and that he has
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gained the oonf Idence of tlie pablie aay be proved by the fact that he waeiMt
placed in charge of the Polieh-lBerican section of our Ixposition. This M
section will represent accurately the life, castoAS, and occupations of
our couBtryaen across the ocean* This will be very important and interests I
ingy if onlx f or the reason that, until the present tise, our contact with f
American Polonia has been Tory limited* Istablishment of the Polish^-Ameri-- ,
ean paTilion at the Kcposition is the first step on the part of our country-
sen in AAcrica toward establishing closer relations with the homeland, which p
hare been somewhat distant erer since Profespor Donikowski^s visit to America* C
This act of good will should be properly understood and appreciated by us, . ^
and it will be easy for us to appareciate it if we will not only see these ^ S
exhibits but also study them in such a way that we may form^an intelligent ^
opinion about the life and activities of our brothers across the ocean*
^'Let this Polish-American section, on the one hand, have a good influence
%cWard ceiienting relations between the motherland and her children who are
obliged to seek a better lot in foreign lands; and on the other hand, let it
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popilarlze the thought that the Polonia of Ameriea is not a separate branch,
severed from the trunk of the tree, vhich withers , but a liTe one which re-
oains green 9 and in time will bear tmit for the
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which questions and ajutwera were exchanged quickly and chaotically, naturally, ^ ^
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^*Tes, I am the first one, but in a short time a large grodp dt'dur coun$^^%
men from across the ocean will come, that they may draw from you new strength
for further national woiic, and once more breathe their native air«*#^^^-
*^*We will greet them cordially and they will be our best guests. With great '^
pleasure wi ^iCLU^ clasp their noble, worn hands; our hearts will be opened to
them and our thoughts will be united* Have you been to the Exposition grounds
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^*B0ir did bar Imposition Impress 70a » vlio not long ago saw the wonders of
the Col»aldaii lrpo»lttont^lTi'"*t-r-^-; t: ^^'Y.-^ '-■^■' •- -"^^^^ --' ^^^^ aatea:^-
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**ttaeh hotter than you sight hare expected* It is true that I oannot com-
pare it with the Chicago Tair^ which was a Vorld*s Fair built by the imnense
wealth of the entire world; but I aarrel at the design of the Leow Ixposi-»
tion, which is beyond my expectation* In any case, this Xxposition displays
the great Titality , and inexhaustible spiritual power of the nation* It is
a real triumph for a nation deprlTcd of political existence* The geneanJb^ or
Tiew of the Xxposition is Tory imposing* I saw real architectunl wonders*
It would be an impossibility to describe erery parilion separately* Tory sel-
dom do we see architecture with such distinct outlines as, for example, the
Art Building (Palac Sztuk Pieknych), a beautiful toy; or the Municipal
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BulldlBgy or 8uoh wonderfully olear^eut arohiteo^iire as the Pavilion of
Arehitaeture* The Coimeroial Building ^ ebaracteri^ing otxr own jAmeviccj^
arohlteeture 9 laade a very pleasant impression upon me* The Exposition
grounds are located at a eonvenient place* I introduced myself to the
d£3reater8 of the Exposition^ Prince Sapiecha and T>v. Harchwicki* I was '^
4truck with their unnsual vitality and ene:rgy, and I came to the conclu-
sion that, under that kind of direction, this magnificent work will be a
great success. Credit should be given to such leaders. We need not be
ashamed of our Exposition in comparison to the Columbian Exposition or the
OBSr fa^d in Antwerp 9 which I had cm opportunity to visit during my voyage*
I look at the 1mm Exposition with the eye of a Pole, and my first impres-
sion was very thrilling and joyful* This great Polish banquet, for which
we are dressiiig up^ this national fiMtival, this tournament, into the ranks
of which enter Polish agriculture, industry, education, and art, will pre-
sent to the world visible prbof that we have not perished.*^
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#et«blielilJig n inerieeii eeetion ef the Polish National ftmd at Bapperaehajrl,
S«itserland« She plan mis initiated hy nraneia Jablonaki, editor of ggoda ai^
a delegate of the F61iah laigranta* Allianoe in lorcipe*
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A aeeond meeting van held yesterday at Polaaki Hhll in behalf of this eanae^
E# Zjehlinaki «as ohalxaan of the Meeting ^ and 8« Barasezevski naa 8eeretar7#
An oatlln* ef the plan of the new organination was read» revealing that the u
naae w^X be» *flkarb Nhrodoaj Bolski Pod Qpieka Hoseia w Bapperssyln^ Oddsial
Polnoenilpteerylu^ Pod Kentrela Zsiaskn Narodowego Polskiego** (PoliA
Vatienal Ikmd under the Oaardianship of the Haseiai of Rappersehajl^ Ntorth
Aaeriean Seetion oontroUed by the Polish National Alliance)* The purpose
of the organisation irf.ll be ,to oelleot aoney for the Polish National land atii^iii
Bappersehigrl^ 8«itserland» ifehe aenibers of the Polish National Allianoe will
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H * io donate Toluntarily not l6M tlua oae Miit^a aonth for this porpoal* Hi
^^^>^ ergttilBmtion vUl hava atntral atelnlatratlon and ^ireait dapartaa&^8# !Eli#
%,%. "• aaatral adidniatratioa vUl be locatad in OUMgo, and irtU eonalat of a
g ^ ettalnMAt tvD aaalatanta (of aiiQa iho flrot will be in oharge of tbe eiarenlt
« % in itltlk tke JMin offioe ia loeated) » aeeretarj^ treaaorer, and tao Mftijnra
of the adBiniatratiTO ataff« «
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The following offieara were eleoted: Indrsojkiewio^ of BiiladAphia^ ohaiman;
trt. R« Lnnde^ firat aaaiatant; Caaldr ISfohlinaki, aeoond aaaietant; r
8* Barasenemkl, aoerotary; Hiohael Majewaki, troaaarorj L* Teroaewaki and
I. 1. Higdalikig Biriiera of the adsiniatratiTO staffs ^^^ ^^^^^ - f ^^^
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Reverend Adolph Nowlcki has made another remittance of $1S«95 to the Polish
Central Committee of the Lwow Exposition. This sum was half of the contri-
butions received at the South Chicago November celebration. Reverend Nowlcki
also sent cmotber $5 from the St. Michael Archangel Society.
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1S94 la £mv, is ^ialag 0T«r grmmtmr ■BMntiMi li«ro« PMiparatloiu aro kolag
Mbtotn all aidaa to aoad oxhlbita oror thoro«
BofOMod a— kalolrl of MJlwuakoo teolAod to gatlmr a ocaploto oot of ibotograyliioa ^
of all ttio MllA irloota la iaorloa aad ooaA tlMt to tko Unm Ixj^oaltioa* Qmat ^
Billaii prloata axo aoailag la ttioir portralta aad tbo ooUootloa ohoald bo
flotoA (tMttlfm It viUt ao toabt, bo onmlaod at tho Bxyoaltloa wltb gioat
Wo ago iafoanatt that a oot of portvalta of all tho Pollib oAlton la
iaarloa la aloo boliis ooUootoi to bo aoat to tho Iq^altloa; tbla la aot a bad ^"
bolag aoat for oohlbltioa bj tho 8t# Staalalaaa batka Sooloty la
of tho aoat latoxoatlag ooaToalara tho Poloo poaaoaa in iaorloa^ It waa^
tllidoi^btodl9r» tho f Int MUah baaaor to bo aaod la tho ITaltod 9tatoa# It la aot
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a Tiilvabla kmif9mkm. fhm 8t« Staalslaas KiMtka Sooiaty la tlia alAaat
MLiak akarak aaalaty la Ohioatt* if not tkia oldaat ia all iaarioa. It aaa
ax«uiaaA ia.lB(6^ tefart tha flrat Poliak aharah aaa tailt, and tha baiMr vaa
pavaluuMd la Iiul9g.iBBadJAtal7 attar tha Soaiaty vaa faaadad*
Jmrimm fgafoattlaaa ara kaiag aatalttad atasy day Iqr Btlaa ta tlia Polidi Oaatxal
Omi^ttaa* la a lattar ta tka^ecaaittaay Aathoay Baaakiavias af Qhiaac^ affara S
ta #xaat kJiidal iaarlaaa ataatf laaadxy ia tka Faliak^iMriaaa FaTiliaat aiiiali ^
aaiOd ka a pzaatiaal a«l^||MV5» ▲ Biliak aanfaatioaar ia Okiiata aaati ta mJoi F
aaadiaa aa tka iaarlaaa atyla and aall tkoa in tka paTilioa# Xr* J# B#t -^^ -^
igrtiatt incKaata tkat laataafl af aaadias dlaplaya af tk# aataal aaifazsa af tkii o
vaariaaa Military aaaiatiaa ta tka aq^aitiaa, a aat of yard^atuaara fortraita af L>
tka variaaa tgrpoa af Palidi-Jaariaaa aaldiara ia aaifam ka aaat« Mr* !• ia ^
vllliat ta paiat tkaaa fiataroa for a aailaal aou ^
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lAtwrast im tilt Unm Ixp^sitlon* At ths last aiatiog of tbs AllJaw
a atMlml aoMlttaa jpt ayfoiatad f or tlia pnrpoM of foarthorjUig
yortlolyattoa la tlio Iqoaitic^ Iko GoaBlttoo la c«poaoA of tlio - f ollMlas
— iorai Ir* S» 7# AAalla Sataloekl^ Kr* 7f|Bi 7« aaalakiy ]l^# A# OMoaaalA aal
9to loUiki jkotoinQliMrat HlUaa aal Viatvaaakly ako aro aaklas tko Oiitaco
lliotaggpagto to bo aoat to tho Lvov laEyoaitloa, aro aaavcotioalljr poorfoadag
tlMlar tai||i^loaytto tho iNit voalftor* fhor liaro alrooAy iliotograilioA tlio>li«o of
tho Siatoia of ■aaaroth in l^at Mvialoa Stroot, tho latarlor aaA tha faniah^*
iafo of laiio Slatoai^ eau^pol^ cnofo of aahaol si^la^ oto«t aa aoU aa tho
aikool.ihiliMn attoadiag Holj 9Mal^ fturiih Sohool* AU of tho photognipha
aro ¥OZ7 o].oar# Xa a fov iaya thogr oxpoot to tako photograiha la MX. #kaalalaaa
Soatka Sariah aai.ia 8t# li^haol Arohaagol lariah (la Soath Ohloagl) ^ * aai alao
fiotiipRiyha of thjl Pollah Qxihaaaco# Biotographa.of othor Chloago aad oat»of-
toaa forliiioa will foUoa la orior#
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:.1IM 8Mretay7 of the PoIisK Gintrii CoiMH^ to stlinlato tiiii;.
I. fttMiinoo of AHorleon Foloo at tho Jjmrn Sipooltlon^ roeolTod a lottor fros
"^^ #r« A* Sokroibor» aoorotary of tlio C« Pulaalrl aoolotj in Bxooklya, la iAIoIl ^
^ ilioik vaa iaoloaod for |4«469 idiloh was oontrlbatod by alaotooa porooaa isi ^
Jmoo of fron flTO to fifty oonto^ to aid tho fand for bolldlng a PoUali ivorloaa %
Iko sMibora of tlio C, Palaakl Sooloty aro to bo oonuadod for tholr aotloa.
Zf all of oar Pollah aoolotloa bora la Morloa did llkoalao, tboa ao aoald
haTo ao fartbor aorrloa aboat tbo Follab-inarleaa paTlllon at tho tnm
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Francis K. Baytel, part owner of a Warsaw trading company, who has been in
Chicago for the past few weeks, has established a Polish importing and ex- ^
porting agency here. His purpose is to import from Poland such articles as
can be sold in the United States and to create a market for Jtoerican goods
in Poland. Much is still to be done in improving commercial relations with
our homeland. Mr. Baytel has already established connections, so that the
new company will begin its operations next week. Walter Jaworowski, also
of Warsaw, will be the company's agent /Prokurent/^ in Chicago. The company* s
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The news that the treaty with Russia, which ii^as proclaimed Tuesday, is free
from objectionable paragraphs, is false. After reading the treaty word by
word, we find that none of the objectionable parts have been omitted^
proof, we cite a few examples below*, vi, , . . ^^ . , .,
In Article II, the crimes for which offenders are to be extradited are listed*
It is plainly stated therein that not only actual offenders but also individ-
uals who have attempted the perpetration of any of the crimes listed are to be
extradited* Excluding such things as burglary, murder, and arson, there are a
few points to vdiich we would like to calL attention* We read: "5) Falsifica-
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if their offense is prored to be political^ the following is added: ^
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•An atteaqpt upon the life of any goyerimnlai official » or menber of liiy offi-
cial's faaily, if this atteapt is aade for the purpose of aurdering^ assassin- -
stingy or poisoning said official or aenber of his family, is not to be Regarded as a
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dition of political offenders 9 remain* The above-mentioned paragraph 5, of Article
II 9 makes it obligatory for the United States to surrender to the Russian gorem-
ment indiTidnals who hare falsified passports • Vhat sort of methods the Russian
courts will use to make it appear that eyery political offender is guilty of an
attempt upon the Czar's life, we know well; it is unnecessary to set forth the
dangers which will now assail political fugitiTss from Russia*
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The -near future will undoubtedly show how Russia intends to make use of
•; this newly proclaimed treaty • Let us have hope that the United States Govern-
ment will reconsider and, upon Russia's first attempt to make political use
-of the treaty, denounce this disgraceful pact..
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Hie sum of serenty-fiYe dollars was cabled to Cracow today to purcliase a
funeral wreath for the deceased poet Lenartowicz* This sum was collected /
by the Polish societies in St« Stanislaus Kbstka parish at the instigation
of the Patriotic Organization^ The great poet's funeral will take place
in Cracow on the twenty-eighth of this month.
The Patriotic Organization started this fund withjsi contribution of fifteen ^
dollars # Vbllowing an announcement in Dziemilk /Chicagoski/> a nximber of
donations were made* The following contributed fifteen dollars each: the^ ;
priests of St« Stanislaus parish, the Bosary Sodality of the same parish,
the St* Joseph Young Men's Society, and the Falcons of St* Stanislaus parish*
The contributions totalled serenty-five dollars*
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:j iold mroath to bo plaood mpoa tho poot*a oaakot« The Inaeriptloa of tlio
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P&XBIOnC QSGANIZ4TIGH WILL SEND HBSkTE TQ FQNERAL -^ '
OF lENARKWICZ IN CIWICOW
Die body of Teofil Lpnartowlos, one of the most famous contemporary Polish
poets y win be taken to Cracoir from Florence, Italy , where it now rests*
Ihere the body will be buried with great solemnity at the cost of the state.
The funeral rites will be held on May 28. The ceremony will be a magnificent
one, for the day will amount to almost a national holiday.
That the American Poles ought to be represented in a ceremony of this character
was well understood by the Patriotic Organization. It had already, immediately
upon receiTing notice of the poet*s death, had a mass said for his intention*
At the Organization's last meeting. Father Vincent Barzynski suggested that a
wreatiht be sent to the great poet's funeral from the Poles of Chicago. Fifteen
dollars was assigned frcHa the treasury for the purchase of a wreath* But in
the hope that other organizations, or perhaps the Poles of Chicago in general^
would like to increase this sum by voluntary contributions, the wreath wii:
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not be purchased until Thursday of this week. Contributions to the fund can #r^ m
be made at this newspaper's offices or directly to Father Barzynski. |^
g * He hope that Polish organizations ?dll support this noble plan and will help
f"*^ to realize it by contributing as much as they can. ^^ )^^ 4
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lSr« Fdter Kiolbassa*s visit to Washington has broxight out a small but never-
theless important fact* A number of American newspapers have remarked that
Ifr* ELolbassa could become governor of Illinois. This is a significant fact.
We are not concerned here with Mr. Eiolbassa personally but with the idea thatt
the American people are beginning to perceive that it is not impossible for a
Pole to be elected to so high a public office as that of governor of a state,
^ote. — Mr« Eiolbassa went to Washington as a representative of the Chicago
Poles to in^otest against the United States extradition treaty with Russia. ^^^
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Hr« SigHimd Sliqpski has conceiTed a norel project for the jrear 1894, ^ m
His plan is to arrange for a tour of American Poles through Poland. The
reason irtiy he has chosen 1894 is that that year is the hundredth annirer-*
sary of the Eoseiuszko Insurrection. At such a time it should be especially
a pleasure for erery Pole to Tisit places of historical importance*
At the same time, it will gire American Poles an opportunity to Tisit
t)iB iMom Zxposition./ The tour will pass through the cities of Poznan, ^^-
Gniezno, Danzig, Torun, Krakow, Lwow, scmie of the larger towns in Galicia,
as well as Zakopane and Horskie Oko in the Tatra Mountains* Along the
way the tourists will stop at London, Paris, Berlin, Dresden, Prague,
and Yienna* IndiTiduals who wish to do so may leare the party to visit
Warsaw* Ur. Slupski estimates that the cost of the trip (secos&d class)
will be ^250* This seems to us to be definitely too low a figure* In
reality, we feel reasonably sure that a trip of this sort would cost
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at least twice as macli. llr. Slupskl expects that w^^ Poles irko were
bom here, or idio cane to M^loa as children, will t^e adTav^Bige of
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We will not estimate the possible success of Hr. Slupski*s enterprise*
We wish only to add that a tour of this sort would indeed be educational
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ISOCEST OF ISE POLES AOAINST THE AHESICAH
ECERADITION TREA.Tr Wrm ROSSIA
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Tb0 i^rotast against tha Anarlaan-Suaaian aztradltlon treaty, deeided
upon at tha naaa aiaatlng of Clileago Poles on Itareh 19, has already
brought results-- important results* We are eonyineed of this by the'
telegram from Washington lAich appeared in yesterday's Dziennik j^hieagosldjr*
Ibis telsgram stated that final ratification of the treaty has been
postponed because of protests coming fran the Poles* It adds that rery
likely the treaty will not be ratified. The telegram was published in
newspapers all orer the United States*
Ip can say with pride that our Toices carried some weight with an honest
gorernment* Our cry has been taken under consideration* President
Glereland told Mr* Peter Kiolbassa, who represented the Poles, thaJLJie
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IT reeognlzed and would defsnd the rights of Poll sh^-Amer lean m to
eltizene. We haye succeeded In moTlng American public opinion— »r^
lAiich has Toleed itself for freedom—against persecutorsr Ifhaterer ^^^la^a^
course the matter follows from this point, we can safely say that the
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Naturally, since the proposed treaty was diplomatically a eecret on^,^
it is difficult to know its details* It is certain, howerer, that we
hare awakened the Tigilance of the goYemment and of public opinion*
Bren if the treaty should be concluded, it will be rewritten in such a
form that the Sussian goremment will be unable to use it as an lnstru«-
ment with lAleh to destroy the liberty of those lAo haye come to America
to escape oppression* Should the treaty in such a form be objectionable
to Russia, we can be sure that the matter will be dropped cdtogether by
the American go7emment«
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The credit for tbe sueeess of this enterprise must be giyen to|^
the energy and solidarity with which the Poles acted* The meeting,
called together rather hnirriedly, was attended by members of both factions ,
lAio, instead of qiiarreling as is usual with us, worked side by side for
the c<MBmon good* The committee assigned to formulating the protest did
its part, proof of which we haye in the telegram digpatched the day after
the meeting and the eztensiye memorial prepared on the same day* The
Patriotic Organisation very nobly came forward to cover all expenses
incurred by the protest* Sren the newspapers, nAiich ordinarily cond^aui
every more that is not originated by their **clique,^ have been silent,
or hate eren lent their support* In a word, everything proceeded with
perfect harmony* Thus, every one deserves acknowledgment* Host of all,
however, acknowledgment is due to Father Tincent Barzynski, author of ^
the flbovement, and Mr* Peter Kiolbassa, our delegate to Washington*
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Hr« Kiolbassa lias already rettimed to Clileago. According to| :
newspaper accounts and his own report, ^. Kiolbassa lost no
tioe in carrying out his laission* At the request of the committee, he If
readily dropped his own affairs, which, of course, are Tory urgent on &^.
the ere. of elections, and left for Washington. All the American news*
papers carried accounts of ICr. Kiolbassa *s activities in the Capital^
but the best proof of his conscientiousness lies in the results he has
produced. We sust add, howerer, that Mr. Kiolbassa* s conyersation with
President Cleveland was longer and more eztensire than the American
newspapers reported. Among other things, in answering the President's
questions, Ur. Kiolbassa said that he has complete faith in the present
administration. He added, howeyer, that he neyer has had nor can oyer
haye faith in the treacherous goyernment of Russia » which has neyer
hesitated to break a treaty. We think that these words, boldly spoken
to the highest executiye of the land, are worthy of mention.
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Bid PollAh Patriot Ic Organization's nseeting that took place yesterday at foxir
o'clook is nortlqr of notice.
We ow imU such details as coinmittee reports, financial reports, etc., and
come inaediately to those matters irtiich we feel are of real ioiportance. The
Organization aade a rery noble gestxare, idiich is deserving of tAie highest rec--
ognition* It has decided to pay all the expenses that hare arisen and will
fft arise trcm the Folish protest against the ^erican extradition treaty with
Ibissia.
Iterther, the holiday of the Folish Q^een*s Crown falls on April 1. fa prder
to honor its patron saint, the Organization is prepcu^ing a huge celebration^
for April 8 (delayed because of the Easter holidays).
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In addition, we find it necessary to mention the program that foll-
owed yesterday's meeting, idiieh consisted of a lecture; mnsic, emd
declamations. ' A Tsry interesting and exhaustive lecture on the life
and works of John Ebehanowski was delivered hy Ifr. KLarkowski. Mr. A. Knas-
igroch rendered a beautifol rocal number, and Messrs. John Eikulski and Jozwiak-
owski declaimed with inspiration. All contributors to the program were applaud-
ed gSnerously.
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Dzlennlk Chieagoskl. Mar. 21, 1895.
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4«UB dispatolied to Waehingtoxi yesterday in three copies , as decided upon at a
rec^eiit laasB meeting* , Besides » President Qrorer Cleyeland^ Vice-president Stev-
wson, and Senator BsLlmer will each receive a co:|^y» IToday or tomorrow, the
committee headed l^ Ur. Peter Kiolbassa will lean for Washington to support
the protest personally • lEhey will take with them an extensive memorial idiich
the committee has already prepas^ed. Regardless of the final results of this
afftU^r, we can always say to ourselves, ^e have done our duty.** '^^m
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FOLISEMUMBIGIH ]glBTieiPASION IN IBB
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Hk, isiitoiltte* i^th oar proaiM glTta to tho roaders oT fWtltilitt:
«• rotnzn to a diseosaion of tha Poliah-nAawrlaaii par-
iatlaft lA tha Iiraw Bxpoaitioa of 1894. Va ara laaTlag tha
to^iilt Ik tfca fciamt laa Rarlay aa tha aita for ttaa tlaa ballg,
ami turn ««r afHantioft to "Ilia lattar Tfirmdi by Kr. Pitar Elolbaaaa fr«M
tM dIMiitafra af tiM litpaaltlon.
fbm Ummt^ trtm its t(ntt» ooxuititiitM a fozsal i&Tltatiom of the f»Ui in
Iwiil4» tb 9(uti9ipat# in tht JMom Xxpoaltlmi^ ni# l«tter jastlflM our
ptfttMiaM^Mt^^^ tb# ftot that 1894^ Is tlio Irai&rodtk UAlTorsaxj of
K)Mol«sfelDD*s iJkm^^ tlMlt vo ihoald a«o thOHrooalts of oor iioaeotlao
mBt^itim ao oiriHiaoo to oatelAon tkat wi» coatlaoo to oodLat aad that iro hafO
a rUlit to axlat# On this prlaolplo, tho dirootora of tho oiq^aitloa intoaft
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it to be not merely a display of provincial talent, but instead, a general
manifestation involving all provinces of Poland, as far as political con-
ditions will permit, of course..
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jijmerican Polonia has already been ch.aracteristically christened as the
"fourth partition** by people in the old country. It is the least knoim;
••partition, •• if we may call it thus, for it has only recently been dis-
covered by our brethren in Poland. But it attracts wide interest in Galicia
and Poznan; it is discussed secretly in Russian Poland. In spite of the in-
creased facilities of communication, in spite of the fact that we seek to
acquaint our countrymen in Poland with our activities in many different ways,
they still seem to be inaccurately infoimed. Until not long ago, they
were completely \inaware of our existence and development; today they prob-
ably overrate our strength and significance. If once we accept the premise
that Poles living in America ought to retain their nationality, that they are
under obligation to their mother country, we must admit that closer relations
between American Polonia and its homeland are imperative. !Ihese relations
oiaght to begin with mutual understanding. We admit also that occasion for
such an understanding is presented by the larow Jlxposition, which, as we see,
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is plum«4 on a broad seala and which will, no doabt, drmr numorous Tisitors
£MiM tli thra# diTisions of Poland* And so it is quit a logical that tha
diraatmrs litaiild tato to Anarican Folonia with a raguast that we subudLt
aoeaapXaa o# our woz^ haza to tha Ibqposition* Wa om^^t not ba..jinrapraaantad
i&'tkia *Bat£<Mial aochibitian,* aa tha lattar dascribaa it^ sinaa wa conaidar
omfselTaa a ftagMant of tha Poiiiih nation* And so, wa oogtit to acaapt tha
iinrittflrioii UmlmrBA hj tha diractors of tha axposition and prapara oursalras
fiirjMtftiaipatiosi in it* This is how the matter presents itself to our
tt^MM IRi liopSi too, that this nai^^borly riawpoint will be acetipted b^
tha #a3jM 1a IMariaa ^aaarallj*
Hara as^p)4keatai mre the qmaationa: What form will our participation take?
IBio is 'Mi^^iireat it? How large a fund is necessary for this purpose and
haw diall it be raised?
■hila the lattar fram Lwaw presents the matter in a general way, yet it^
already spaiOca af a Polish-Omarican paTilion* In our opinion, this desi:
ip^a bit too bald* Obrioualy, the directora of the Szposition cannot be
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acetiritely isforiady and hence th^ propose a project iili£ch presupposes ^
that the Poles in America are able to carry a considerahle expense* This
is not trae* We know well that our people in America are poor people , \^ ^-"^
already weighed down with a great V^^QJ l>ttrdens« Again, our people are "^
aaMost ezelusiTely workiognien, thou^ a few are engaged in business* There
^toe (practically ho independent Polish-*AmeM.can manufacturers • we hare no
industrial specimens to offer, therefore; eren craftsmen are rare among us^«
Tb#i it can readily be seen tbat we would have too few specinend of manuf a^^twre^
hajHicrafti etc«9 to necessitate a separate parilion for their display* In
place of this 9 our eidiibit should giro our brethren across the Oceania pic-
ture of our religions, intellectual, and national life* We build siyols
ttd churches^ we publidi books and newspapers, we organise societ!fe# f or '
eNneiy coneeirable purpose; this is the phase of our existence most interest-
i^ to our%6^ir d^unt^ and we should strire to create the clearest possi-
ble conce^ibn of It* -Our exhibit might consist of photographs of Polish
spools and churches in America, bound Tolumes of our newspapers, books
published here* We adght show them the constitutions of our societieat their
endileae, brodhures, and in some cases, handwritten manuscripts* Sucdbt «
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aolleetloA would not be dlffleult to asseiablOy it could bo sont to Polaud
at low eosty and a place could be found for its display at the Xxpoaitlon*
Beat of ally it would giTO a clear picture of our life bere* It naj be that
this picture would not altogether be conpliaentary, but at least it would ^
be a truthful one. Obrioualy, aside from the aboTC-mentioned exhibit » the
ccapletion of lAich would be acre or less a public duty, it would be left to
the initiatiTO of prirate indiTiduals^ if such willing persons could be founds
to supply speciBens of industry » handicraft ^ etc. So nuch for the form uhich|
Im eur opinioui our participation in the Iwow Xzposition should take. ^^ ' ?
Ihe two renaining questions present no serious difficulties. Iho shall di-
rect it7 Obriously, our newspapers firsts and afterward, people of good will
and action. Kr. Eiolbassa requested that we publish the letter he receiTOd
and that all other Polish newspapers reprint it in order to disscninate the
idea—to open discussion of the wetter in the newspaper coluan. After it
has been thoroughly discussed from all angles, Mr. Kiolbassa will call a
■ass neeting of Polish-iaerican citisens to talk the matter oTcr. It is
practically certain that Tolunteers will be found to lend their serrices t9
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the cause. This procedtire should be followed by other Polish colonies,
and eventually a central committee could be formed to teJsie charge*
Should the eidiibit be arranged according to the lines we have proposed,
the fimd required would be small* The task of raising the money required
would be comparatively simple; the fund could be satisfied partly by public
donation and partly through the efforts of the individuals and societies
most concerned.
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The matter of representation of our newspapers in the ISxposition is primarily
a question for newspapermen. We will leave its discussion for another time*
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Dzlennik Cihlcagoskl^ Jan* 23, 1893.
TEffi PATRIOTIC EXERCISES ON JAHUARY 22
AT BRADLET STEIEET HALL
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The thixrtieth anniyersaxry of the January insxirrection was celebrated
solemnly at Bradley Street Hall on Satiirday, at eight o'clock, through the
efforts of Organi2acya Patriotyczna (The Patriotic Organization) of St.
Stanislaus Eostka Parish in Chicago. The exercises were opened by a girls*
choir with a prayer, after which the Rererend John Piechowski delivered a
patriotic and religious address. He stateid that the Poles were being pun-
ished for their sins by their present misery, and that they ought to awaken
within themselyes a spirit of humility and penance; since, for the success-
ful uprising of the future, we need to remember the tears, the chains, axid
the graves in Siberia. He said that we must inspire ourselves with love for
our country, with charity and sacrifice.
Ur. Peier Kiolbassa was then named chairman of the exercises. After a beau-
tiful song by a women's choir, Mr. Boleslaus Klarkowski delivered a historical
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lecture. Mr* Eleu^owskl spoke of the origin and co\irse of the insurrec^
tion, €Uid showed how intolerable oppression and a desire for liberty
combined to prodtice a na^bnal uprising. He declared that another cause
for the revolt was that the Russicms endeavored, often by violent rneems,
to transport the youth of Poland into the depths of Russia, thus depriving Po-
land of its freshest strength. He spoke on the inequality of the fight, in
which one Pole often faced forty Russians, and of the enormous losses suffered.
But nevertheless, in the opinion of Mr. Klarkowski, the revolt was not without
certain favorable results, namely, the consolidation of all classes of people,
eerl^ain privileges to the peascmts, etc. *
Following this address, the male chorus under the direction of Ur. A. ISwasigroch
sang beautifully a nimiber entitled '^Badly Wounded.**
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The lU.cons of St. Stanislaus parish, organized only a few weeks ago, performed
g^nnnastic exercls6s# The precision of their performance called forth consider-
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of these InsOTreetions^t tiiii« «J ^^ important results. Dating the cotirae
«tel«s proph^^^; Sii^thJ^LTf! ^*'* 5*^^*' ^^'^^'^ nail arose iike Is-
natifliirstandlrd! SLSiSo i^^^J** °'?'* **^^*' "* ^^^ ^«««^ *!»•
««*^ toTSSireSlJSr S^ S^ ^j^^ faszewskl in 1865 and later,
jn ene<««^e«nt t«lL sS«gt?Ld^^^^^ f^« a rebirtl..
hare twflnfca powerirtilcli ahoSi? hi f*! * ©l^ort. Here on ^erican soil we
«ola Aword, *ft>leni««. -T Se LaTiS^f ! . i«»anln« Tollshness.- or, tf I nay
nUaam. ^ MiS*;i£^!*T *v * ^^ ^* •^®«*i«i of a aonuneat to Kbs-
^^j^ f^^o^J^m or tue jMi»w«t and to contrilmte to the fund for thl^ pai^
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II C emphasized that deep and sincere patriotism is not manifested by loud
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rlfice* Lack of effort and sacrifice caused our downfall once and pro-
duced today's grave wrcmgs. There were too few schools, and the rich spent
their time amueing themselves abroad until everything collapsed. This should
be a lesson t6 us. Today's quiet labor over faith, enlightenment, civilization,
and the union of the nation into a idiole, should be our chief occupation. Not
arms and money, but faith, religion, and love will restore our homeland. Thus,,
we should t]^ again and again to create something new that will strengthen us
in our faith and nationality. As one such Institution that should be established
in America^ the Hudson cited the Polish Brotherhood of the Q^een*8 Crown recently
formed in Oaliola and a|garoveft by 4iia?dinal Dunajewski.
The jgarson was warmly applaoSed^ as were the speakers iriio preceded him. The
exerdlsies closed with the siagtog of **Boze Cos Polske** by the audience*
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It is diff eireat in Poland* News of fresh perseeutions reaches us every
day# Ifea today *s eablegnas briig accounts of the outrages and lawless*
ness irtii«h the scoundrel Hurko^ Oeremor^-Qeneral of Warsaw^ pcxmlts him*
self in downtrodden Poland. If this news is only partially true— •as is
seaetiBes the case with hasty dispatches-*it would still be a terrible
riBinder of the tarful misery of our brethren at home*
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Bat ooaing as it doas on an anniYaraary as significant as this, such
npfirs should vakan graatar rasantmant against tha oppressors of Poland^— •
it ahould produce a daapar realization of the need for work and sacri*
f ice anong us » as unhampered Poles in America*'
The sufferings of our brethren in Poland say to us: Be Poleis in heart and
in spirit 9 that ne aaj hare power when the decisive time comes* Work for
Poland 9 for Poland is your mother* Who does not honor his mother is a
blaekgaard* Be ready to sacrifice your family and your lives as did the
heroes of 1830 and 1863 , for without sacrifice there can be no triumph*
Most of ally give up for her sake the internal hatreds and quarrels that
tear you apart » so that in the decisive moment you may be united hand in
hand with brotherly strength* And when this is done, God will grant that
weary, unfortunate Poland will rise again*
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IBB RESULTS OF DOCTOR DDNIKOWSKI^S HISSION TO AUBHICA
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The Gatholle Gazette brings us the following results of Hr. Dunikowski^s
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^Delegates to the Assenbly and the National Council met on December SI*
Ikr« Sunikowski, a member of this group, had at its request visited jAmerica (
and studied Foliflh-imerican conditions The group listened with interest
to Hr. Dtinikowski * s report, after which followed a general discussion^ g ^:^
Hhile the final decision rests with the Oalician Assembly, here are some %g
of the projects {mtllned:
^1« In the near future, a secondary or high school will be established !
in Chicago with the purpose of developing a patriotic and Catholic spirit
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in candidates for the priesthood* Hhese candidates will ^^«^^^
receive a sound education intended to prepare them for entrance
to a theological seminary* Count Rey told the gathering that '
he had already a million and a half francs to use for this purpose*
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**2* The establishment of an organization to maintain connections between
Poland and the Polish Roman Catholic Union, the Polish National Alliance,
and all other Polish organizations* The object of this organization is
simply to keep up the Polish national spirit in American and to raise^ ,
if possible » the intellectual level /of the Poles/^*
*'3* Polish libraries and reading rooms in America are to be supplied with
books*
**4* A Polish Insurance Association and a Polish Bank are to be established
in America*
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^S. A system of tOatlonal colonization, designed to diseotirage j
concentration of iBoaigrants in large cities, as such concentra-
^^, % K^ tti tion produces a proletariat.
**6« An appeal will lie sent to Soioe requesting greater attention to the
needs of the Polish Church — especially the appointment of at least one
^ Polish bishop in Ametica*** *^ *»*; .^^y^ -^
Doubtless, these are very interesting and noble projects. One p6int is *^
objectionable, howcTer, namely, that our brethren across the ocean propose
- without consulting us, things which can be a^ompli shed only upon an ^
understanding with American Polonia, and with its cooperation and support*^
It may be that we are mistaken—that this impression is the result of t0O
hurried a letter bringing the news to the editorial office. At any rate^
it is logical that nothing concerning us can be definitely achieved with-
out us*
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Xtw if the iroposed plaui of the Polish Fine Arts Izhlbit Compflaij do 110% ^^
astsrlalisa, ths work of Polish artists will ^0 on display la 1893 at tha
Colnahiaa IrposltloDL*^. .. ^^^^^ ^^ ,j$^ . mm %w- M^^ tfe# ^^0#fc i^^p^gli^, -^
flia following aawB has raaohad oar dfflea: F
An outstanding Aaarloan art oolleotor arrlrad In narsaw a faw waaks ago, and ^
want to tha Haw lorld Art Salon, stating that ha was raady to daposlt 15,000 S,
Austrian erowns In tha national bank as security, for ahloh he would reoelre ^
an equal Talae In Pi^llsh works of art* Bils oolleotor plans to exhibit
these works of art a,t the Chicago Dalr and offer than for sale* Ihe Salon
ealled together all the leedlng Polish artists to discuss the natter* Shortly
afterwards the artists agreed to the AiMrlcan'a proposition*
He then left for Cracow, where he was to present the saae p^uu If he cobh
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plttt«0 the axrangensntSi as I0 hle^y possible, he plans to open a salon
Of Polish art in Chioago.i
AAditional details will be pablishei as soon as news of farther dereloxnents
reaohes our of f iee# In the BeantiBB we oan say that this ontlook is prjoaising*
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Today mttrtcs the memorable azmlversaiy of the November Insurrection of 1830
/tte Folts rose against Russian oppressior^* It has always been honorably ^
celebrated, and today it is being venerated in all Polish churches with^^^"^^
prayer for the souls of our brothers iwho have given their lives for the
fatherland* Conmemoration exercises are also being held in various halls.
Independent of this, we would like to write a few words about the meaning of
this historic anniversaiy.*--^"^^^^^"^^'^*^^-^ ^^^••
The rising of 1830-31, a powerful patriotic movement against the oppression of ,^
Russia, who had disregarded and broken every guarantee, came to a sudden end,
and in its wake brought greater hardships to the Polish people. The respon-
sibility for this disaster falls upon those who did not know how to handle this
universal movement. At the same time, during the course of the decisive moment,
there was too much opposition from the gentry on the matter of giving the
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I S ^ peasants the ri^its iritiieh in the name of Justice were due them* ii^i^,.
The blame falls equally on disagreement and on the personal dis*^^
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Ws who have receiTed the burden of the downfall from our fathers haye the
task of rebuilding our fatherland* The lesson of the past should be clear 4^
to us: only the people as a whole , people with equal rights and equal culture,
will be able to win independence; the struggle will be successful only when^t^i
the people cast away their disputes, brawls cuid hatred, and Join hands and
hearts with a feeling of sincere brotherly love*lhisis the lesson that the
negative side of the Bbyember Insurrection gives us*
But there is also a positive side We must not forget the heroism and the
sacrifices of the tens of thousands who have spilt their blood and lost their^
lives for faith and fatherland* After the downfall thousands walked to their
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The ashes of these valorous heroes should, especially in this fairaway land.
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I S reocdl our national obligations* let us defen^l and guard our faith ,
language and nationality! fOiose heroes of yestexyMcr have given ujr
their lives for this defense* All that is required on this free soil, where
no one oppresses us, is a little good will^ .^-m^ik'-^
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our hearts waxm love for the fatherland, and be prepared in case of need not ^
only to talk but to aet~in this way we will show ourselves to be worthy sons ^
of the heroes and martyrs of the November Insurrection* ^^^^^ ^^vr^ #f^ ^
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Burlng his lifetime, Bismarck accomplished a great deal, not only in his
country but also throughout Europe — perhaps a great deal of good for
the Oexnans, but much evil for the Poles*
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During recent years, howsTer, Bismarck has not been able to accomplish any-
thing* lihat is worse, he has not been able to do much with the Polish
people, for wh«n he came to power there were one million Poles, ?bile now
there are three and a *half million. • • • •
It is no wonder then that during recent months Bismarck has been searching
for some means of pouring out all his hatred against the Poles*
In an interriew with a certain Mr* Harden, which took place a few days ago,
Bismarck informed the interviewer that Germany since 1848 had always been
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faTorable tovaord the Polish people; however, the Polish m>rker, vheroTer
he appeaors, begins souffles and brawls (wlrd gevaltthaetlg ) t , ^!.kc tm^tn ' ■
He farther claims that the Poles, as early as the fifteenth century, were
agitating in Prussia. •••and were obtruding Catholicism^
Irery word spoken by Bismarck was a list History shows that the first German
entered Mazowia in 1228 under the guise of a monk~like a wolf in sheep^s
clothing* Ihen such wolves threatened the Polish king Jagello at Grunwald
in 1410, the king vas sent swords for defense and the rabble was irLped out;
the Polish territory was once more restored.
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Bismarck further claims that idienever the Poles came in contact with Oezman
couatrymn thfy would start an agitation about the gentry. On the other
hand, it is well known that the Prussian-Oerman towns were warring with the
Oeroan crusaders and were appealing for help from Poland. Mh t^%m^. ^m:M:m'
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Acoording to Bismarck* s assertions , the Poles are creating all kinds of
pretenses to have the Germans go to war against the Muscovites and return
Poland to the Polish people, of vdiich there are only seven and one half
This. figure by Bismarck is another liel We know only t66"weil^
are of us Polish people: Prussia has three and one half million, Austria
has three and one half million, and Russia has thirteen million.
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•The Poles divided Russia,'* Bismiarck states further In his aDstird interview*
It is sad indeed that such ignorant statements, such lies, should be im* "^
parted by hia to the worldl ' The Ruthenians were taken over by Russia during
the downfall of Casimlr the Great, and White Russia was taken over when
Lithuania fell« -^ •'-^''
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fiianarok is at least graoloaa to the extent that he calls the Polish maiipi
*ge»altthaetlg|*' axid praises his bravery* But this same Bismareki in his ^
gratitude for the physical hardships endured by the Poles and for the blood
thfy spilt for the Gennans, denied to the children of these same men the
culture and education which can only be obtained in the mother tongue* He
also threw out the relatives of these brave men beyond the borders ot^nimm
Prussia and caused them to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars* Is this^
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Listen 9 Polish men, dear compatriots I Prince Bismarck expelled from Prussia
over thirty-five thousand peaceful , trustworthy and indastrious Polish
persons who were straggling under trying conditions to earn a few pennies*
These men were your relations, dear compatriots! Let us assume that each one
of this large number lost ten marks; this would brimg the total to 350,000 '_
marks* It can be safely stated, as a matter of fact, that the fi^ire exceeded
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If the Polish individual was so content under the canopy of this renoimed
Oexman eulturei surely all these other peoples from the German villages
would not have oome to Americal ^^
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These are the kinds of ** truths** our **fflost beloved** has spoken about us to
the fiorldt Such statements are shameless, as always is barbarism, as alwa^
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WHA? THEY WRITE 4BpUT US IN THE OLD CODRnor
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Without question our ireaders should be interested in what the papers in the \.
old country write about the Poles in iUnerioa. Unfortunately, thus fcur very
little has been written about us. The Polish papers have devoted little space
to our activities. At present, however, this situation is changing for the
better
In occupied Poland there is an incireasd of interest in the brothers who have ^
been flung far across the ocecm because of oppression, and Dr. Dunikowski * s ^
visit to America, it is hoped, will bring about an even more marked interest.
Recent numbers of the Lptow paper Przeglad (Review) have included 1^nil>rable/
articles, under the title *Toles in America?,' which deal with our accomplish-
ments. These eurticles are worthy of appearance in our papers.^ A recapitulation
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The anonymoas author of these articles asserts that he spent some time ifi^^i^^^
Azoerica and tried ^not only to bec(»ae acquainted with the life of the Polish
immigrants but also to discover the reason for the misunderstandings amongft^|.j
them which tend to weaicen the amputation and the good name of the Poles im^
America.**
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The work gives an interesting outlook on the situation of the Poles in Merica.
nie ^i^ithor of **Poles in iUnerica** is not a pessimist* He writes about the
Polish colony in Chicago as follows;
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**One of the largest Polish centers is Chicago, Illinois V in the TTnlted StsLtes*
This is the same Chicago which has risen almost overnight , like an enchanted
city of old fable The number of Poles residing here is over 100,000. They
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asre tmU oonoentrated in two sections: the west and south sides. Chicago .;
has six Polish churches, the largest being St. Stanislaus Kostka* It also
harbors the three largest Polish organizations* In the two so-called Polish
^ parts of Chicago, especially on the west side, one comes across cleanliness
and many beautiful homes. The Polish tongue is continually heard on the streets.
The only bad feature of the Polish language as spoken there is that many Eng-
lish words tend to be mixed with it. At times this is so marked that a new
Polish arrival from Europe cannot understand what is being spoken. **
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This is sad but true. The author in this instance, as in others, spealos ad-
visedly. Another ccrticle of the same series will appear in tomorrow's issue
of the Dziennik Chicagoski. jg
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^^ relatiye to Dr. Ounikowski * s joiseion* } ^ n^^:
Za the Monday (October 3} issue of the caiicago News HtcoM an article, entitled
"Plan for New Poland »** appeared which in erery respect should interest all foles.
Ilhis article, besides giving a good picture of Dr» B* H« Danikowski*s Tisit to
Aneriea» also touches upon the future of Polish politics in Europe and its rela-
tions to American Poles, ._^ .^ ::^ .m^ im,-^^m%-^.- -y-m-
The CBd>eago Hews Record is of the opinion that, besl^iis ]i^« Boniltdwsk^^
tlonal and cultural mission, there is also a hidden political mission. This
secret errand, according to the paper, is closely connected with the political
atlibairs in Europe, Its contentions are based on the assertions of a certain
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vpromlnent Pole of Chicago* s Hmst Side^** jdio, with farfetohed fantasy^ stated |
that the rebuilding of Poland is near, that Jjistrta and Prussia will gladly re-
turn their Polish holdings to found a new Poland ^ which will be in sharp ojpjposj^*-
tion to Bussia, etc., etc«..._ .., , ,^->^ .. .-. .. ..•.-. ...:-r lr« liuuii::aysM^m ij|#ii"' ^
No flatter how pleasant it is to read about such possibilities and to imagine -M ^
that some day a situation will arise in European political affairs that will ,| C
make this supposition a reality, conditions today make it impossible. At pr^- S
ent, howerer, for the sake of truth and sobriety, it must be said that the aboTe S
fantastic assertions are harmful, for they may lead us away from the closer and
more easily attainable aims which Dr* Dunikowski presented to us. It is a yery
good thing that the author of this "fantasia,** who is quoted as a "prominent
Pole," did not permit his name to be used, for he would have been made a laugh-*
ing stock among his own people. Despite his ardor for Poland, this would harm
his status.
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y^iw Record wtnt to other oompetent indiTiduals to got their opinions relat^TO
to this sattor* Terily, he receiTed something different* a 4^^ mm kw^^tmw
JPeter Kiolbassa, eity treasurer, gave a true picture of Ur. Dunikowski^s visit
to iBorioa* This errand vas primarily for educational and cultural puorposes* '^
recording to llr« Kiolbassa, the primary aim of this visit icis to establish moral C
and perhaps material unity between the European and American Pole, without the ^
combined investment of Polish capital from Burope with Polish-*Affleriean enterprisesS
]Ir« Siolbassa said in an Interview with many reporters: "The Professor told me
that he feels fortunate and privileged to see among the Polish-Americans the
heartfelt attachment to the Fiatherland. Dr. Donikowski contends that the Poles
^America could do as much for Poland in the present circumsta&ces as did the
Irish for Ireland. I am of the same opinion**! 1^ £^^i^h>.-w
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Sole" that the character of Dr* Dunikowski^s visit is also political*, ,!Diis was
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80 true of the fiohomlan attorney^ A» Xlraius, who recently retomed from XoropOi
iMiea he was questioned by the same reporter. Itr. £rau8 told the reporter that
the present political situation in Surope does not suggest any iomedlate re-
building of Boland.
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Xu dosing^ from our point of Tiev^ ths article *Tlan for New Poland** in the
imfB Beeord presents both sides of the issue. This paper acknowledges the fact
fhat a general protest supported by Mr. Eiolbassa against the fantasy of the
^prottinent Pole** would be beneficial » for his assertions can only cause harm
to the Tlsit of the Polish delegate. In erery respect we feel that recognition
is due to this GEhicago paper for supporting jour cause , for the full sjnipathy it cr
expressed for Poland, and for giving both sides of the purpose of the visit in
its article, **Plan Por New Poland.** $uch articles printed froa time to time
for general reading will always be beneficial to us.
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6^000 riU Polish HaU to Bid Noted Polish Doctor Good-by;
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IfitiaHtoy mui indeed a day of feetiTity tor the Poles on the Jtortii^M
Zt wia a day of feting and bidding farewell to Or« Ittd^
p dietingaiAed delegate f son our belored oeantey*
fUse fMtiTltiee in honor of the Dooter took place at the St« etanielaaa Aeheol
li^l IfeeSr MiMieted of a banquet at 1 P« !!• » a special progxam by the sAool
diildren at 5 P* ]!• » and a general aeeting later in the erening.
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liMg liefeve the tlae set for the banqnett long tables had been arranged and
§tmi$t tUth tMipting appetisers and the spaeioos hall had been decorated with
%mm9§» and fleeiis^ All the arrangeaents were in tfurge «r Beveowril Tiieent
MnfluSBip paster ef 8t* Stanislaus Ibstka Paridi» B« Qarkovskiy a. Zahalkie-
viest <^ the cciRittee* Huy proainent Poles were already in the hall before
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IP* H#9 «h«n B«T«r«nd Bar^ynoki and tha eonnlttaa •ntarod, Th« gOMt <tf ^
lumoTj Br* B* H« Donlkoirskiy Mida his appMiraxiM a little latar* y^, %
All tkit guaats raoalrad firaah flovars to be worn aa boutoanlara* M aboat IsSO
P« H; armyona waa aaatad at the daooratad tables* In the middle of the horae*
ahoe argangwwnt vaa Dr* Donikovaki, with Barerend fiarsjnaki at hia right and '%
W* Sanlalrl at hia left* Prieata fron Ghioago and out of town were aeated aleng ^
both aideat aa veil aa aanj proadnent Baribara of the Poliah national AlUaaee* ^
We will not vaate apaee in deaaribing the menu; aaff iee it to aay that erery* ^
thing vaa taa*^ and plaatifnlt Juat aa in the olden daya |f Pelaad« S
After the seal, Mr* fliiliili 1 called upon Bererend 1. Baragmaki to greet the ^
heaexed goeat* The paater, in a fev vardat aaid 'Oiat the greeting vaa in ^
raali^' a faraeell* Ih hia apeeaht nhieh aaa interaperaed with a tooah of haaaart
Hhe paater elaborated apoa the Poliah aoooapliahaanta in Anariea, pointing oat
■al atand of the Poleot aantioning acne of their defeetat and expreaaing
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hop^s In Hhm futore of the Polish eoaBnmlt]% ^Bl said thit although thorf^iai|:
MBS aril aaang our peoplo^ It eoold bo eradleatod if we would stick together •
"When this ocenrs," he said, "it then can be said: Svil was anong oar people t
passed like lightning, and is no more*"
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Dr* Dnnikowski was next to speak* He began by expressing his appreciation for o.
the cordiality shown him during his cftiort stay anong the Poles of Chicago* He p
told the assewblage how fortunate he felt to be among real Poles in .America ^ ^
in Chicago* Then he began to talk about Poland* ^ ^ ~
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Ihen^r* Danikowski arriTod in Chicago » he was amazed at the size of our Polish
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*lihen Poland was greedily diTided by our enemies" » he said, "it was thought that ^
she was dead forerery but she is alive and will continue to live* Today the (^
vast e^g^anse of the ocean does not separate us so wmch-*- only on paper* Ihe
Veland along the Yistula^ along the Warta, and along lake Michigan is one and
the same*"
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oamBoaaklXj . Later during his stay, he aeeepted an invitation for a trip t%i
other Polish eoamnities in Wisconsin ^and Miehigan* i^ ;i^ y^m-^T^im- ■-^^^^mi'.^^
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As the delegate from Poland looked about the entire hall^ he was astonished hj f^-
the nu]d>er of Polish-iaerioan young people who had cone to pay hooage^ not to ^
an indiridual, but to an ideal* He se* the officials of the Polish National ^
All lance and the Polish Rcaan Catholic Union* "Rhy, the jmoms of their organs p
alone eiplain their purpose: Wiara i OJcgygna (Pftith and Pfttherland) and <^
2igoda (Gonoord)^" he said* *Ckmld there be better and acre loftier wat<Aarerds? S
Terilji eternal fcdth and iabedded lore for the fatherland should be the founda«- ^
tion of our existence » as suggested by the title *niiara i OJczyzna** "Zgoda^* o
too 9 weans a great dealt for concord is essential to our well<-being and with it ^
we will beccoM strong* Bespect one another, work together, cast aside indiridu-
alisa, and if there are noble aias which require the efforts of two factions,
get together and reach an understanding,** continued Dr* Dunikowski*
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The gaoflt of honor concluded his spoooh with a toast , In idiioh he BxpTBaseilL
the hope that the lij^t of agreenent would penetrate the barrier betneen the
two PoliJdi factions on the shores of Lake Hidhigan. Bie audience nas greatly"
lupressstt by his wrads. Enthusiastic applause greeted Dr« S* H« Dunikowki as
he Bade his bov« ^^
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Poles in Xurope cure aore interested in each other erery day* According to him^
this flBtual interest is an outgrowth of their lore for the fatherland, a lore
which constitutes the thread that ties the imigrants to their huts and fields ,
as in their old country* The isftigrants, leaving one country for another had
in Bind tiie hope of finding a better fatherland* Iheir thouj^ts are based on
Ibi petrla ubi bene (Shore one^s country /t^lt where ^ne f aores/^ well) • But '
in this lies only half the truth, for every iaftigrant brings a part of the old
eeuntzy with his in his heart* Ihe generations flowing out of this spring be-
ecBe iaportant historical and social factors* After pointing out a Beans of
antual reciprocation between the old country and the iBuigrantSi Ibr* Brodewskl
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gBTe a toast. '^'^I^^NP/.^ •.'if^S:'^^ -^fe^t fe/^^^n' M^-i^^^$^^
*I xalM this goblet In honor of our fatherland » which I hope aay never die
in our hearts, in honor of oar oonson interests abroad and in this country* I
tnaff the nectar of this eap in honor of our distinguished guest, who brooj^t
to us the thooe^ and confimation of this oo^cq^erationl^ ^^ ^ ^^^^^-^^-^^^- |^ r^
Bie yeung Polish attorney, lU Diiajwala, was also called upon to say a few wordsci
He spoke in Xnglish and said that lie represented the class of young Poles bom F
in this countxy who nerer saw the Polish fatherland; he thanlrefl the parents, ^
the local priests, and the local teachers for keeping the ardor for the true o
fatherland alire in thea* The speaker was greatly applauded at this point. \^
■r. DnQHMla touched upon the Euow-^nothing party, saying that the latter would ^
like to giro this patriotic feeling a death blow. He pointed out that the lore^^
for our adopted eeontry, as well as for the country of our origin, was too
strong to weaken under any attack. He uxged all to oppose any such nores against
then, for they are unconstitutional. In conclusion, Mr. DsnqpiMLla spoke of the
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E. Labienski drank a toast to the Polish-Anerioan press , and also pointed oat
|Us weak spots and suggested a reiMdy to elisdnate them^ ^% i r
Another toast was given in honor of the Polish elergy in jbiierioa hj Hiehiel S
Osuoh^ who spoloe about their acooaqplishBents^ ^^^^ ^ # * ^^ 5i
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^The Polish priests are responsible for the building of wany beautiftd ohurehes
and sohoels whieh help preserre and propagate our religion i nationali'ty^ and
traditions* But this is not all« Our priesthood » considering it ii^eratiTOi
entered ewery field of sodeaTor in Aaerica with one purpose in mind: to keep
our people together* All of then are perfoxning their aissions with seal and
should be esMMnded for It^* Mlli Mr. Osuoh* .^^w^^^mt^ ^^^^ 'm^m.^t
fhe nekt speaker was A. Satalecki^ who said that the aim of the Polish national
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illlAiioe l8 /to presMTg/ *7feilth and AttharlAxia^; ha offarad a toaat in tlui ^
aaaa af ttaia lllianaa to tba food hoalth of Dr* DiisilkomddL* ^
Aiotliar taaat vma glToa in koaor of tha Polish Sokola iuad Polish Xhiglita of
inayiaa ^ flaaiwir Zyahlina1cl» Baglnnlng hia toaat with tha wovda, *Vith atrong
hady and atvang Bind,* ha want on to apoak of tho iaportanoa of hoilding tho
hody hj naana of gjanaatia aaaxoiaaa and drilling in militarj taatiaa# fhia kind
af tsminiagt aaid tha apaakart ia iafalaabla to any paoplo nndar oar oiraa»>
atanaaa# Ut. l^dOjmaki aitad tha aaappla pat hy tha Sakala of Xaiav, ahiah
avraad thair winga tmr and wida orar Oalieia and taak thoaaanda of Poliah yaang-
atara nndar ttiair prataatian* Ha alao apoka of tha intradnotian of tha Sakala
in iaariaa, aanalnding hia qpaaah with *Iiong Lira Palandt Long liro tho PoliA
Sokalal"
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Wmr MP •oKtelBS a drop of bltt«xn««s," Mid Dr. Daalkowakl, «lu> was aftllad
190a to ipook ocaiBt "aad tho blttor drop on tkls oploBdid oceaaioa la tho
thoacht of porting." With voxs mrda, tho PoUah dologato proMiaod that ho
vottU toll hia oovatXTBon vhat ho had aooa ia iaorioa. Hia voxda of faroMil
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Iftar a finr words Iqr Sararond EjtAqrli&slcl of Haanond, Indiana, Szezasny ^^"^ "^
iZahaJkiavies roaa to offar tha laat toast of tha araning* His toast waa,
^'lora oaa anothar". Thia notad Poliah writar said that only lova lifts us
tOOTord haaTsn. Tba ataoapliara in tba hall was parpM^^ witb this f aaling#
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"Z wiah I aoald aaka this faaliag of brotharly lora paxnaaant,^ daalarad
Mr* Zahajkiawios*" Shara ara diffarant faotions and diffarant. opinions aaong
as, bat ia apita of all thia thara oan ba a aoaiuin faaling ia raeaxd to ganaral
affaira* Wa aan tzaTol cm farioos xoada, bat lat thaaa roads load ua to only
oaa Hmm lofa for our fatharland* Lots oaa anothart** oonaludad Mr. Zahajkia-
wias*
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Tha banwot andad at 4:S0 P« H« Baoausa of laok of tlaa
^tiiUraaU praera|7*» ^ ^^^ ^ma asda to alaar tha
nqphara#v Littla mM^mkm waa gitinad in thia diraation*
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The 8eli6oi ehlldran^s fsarovall prognm in hdnor 6t Dr« !• H* li^iilkomiki musf
the liic^lelit of the afteznooaj it begui at 5:30 P# M« and oontiziued until -^^^^
Ibe Ixqrs of St« Stanislaus Kbstka's Sehool were the first to preseixt theaselfesp
proudlj to their honored goest* A speeoh of weleoM nas deliTox^ lif i^
]fr« Pavlovskiy teaohert after vhioh the boys* dhoir under the direet&on of g
Ssosesagr Zahajkievioa sang a aedlej of Polish aelodies« Next in line irore ^
OOmastio drills hj various groups* Eopozynski, one of the pupils » gare a ^ %
reoitation, and the ohoir sang two nuabers-- "liarsz SokoloV (UBureh of the S^
Sokols) and ^ntose Oos Polske" (Oed Ssto Poland)*
Thm rest of the program was taken up by pupils of the seotion for girls and
mmll begrs under the oare of the Sisters of Notre Dane* Die girls* diurA
iheir opened the program of veloome with "Wielki Jest Pan** (Mighty Is the Lord)^
after uhieh Oasimir idamevski reeited the beautiful sonnet ^'Dvorek*' (little
Manor House) ^ The ehoir sang two more songs » the Misses Ebsixiskai^JaBkovska^
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and Carrel played piano solos, and a small boy, Victor Eolakovskl, recited
The girls* g7flna£ftio drill, ocdled *'Coltin(bian Drill,** in which a score or more
of small girls garbed in natire cdstumes and colors participated, received a
etom of applanse* Their movements were so remarkably executed that one could
not but marrel at their perfect rhythau These demonstrations shoved not only
that the school was capable of producing scholarly students but also that it
built their bodies by means of systematic gjrmnastic e2B3raises»
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T6 ooaqplete the program, three girls-^Literska, Eabicka, and Jechorek—offered
Dr« Dunikowski a basket of beautiful fresh flowers, with an inscription, wish-
ing him a happy farewell, from the school teachers* The three girls, who had
memorised the farewell piece, recited it sioultaneously to their guest of honor#
The words were actually both of welcome and of farewell* The girls asked
Br* Dunikowski to remamber them when he returned to lurope and to tell the
Polish people that they were studying Polish and praying for the fatherland*
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Dglennlk Chleagogkl^ Sept* 30, 1892« ^^
Tliis VBxm t^llJULOit pttriotUa juyred not oxOy the ^yieit bui^ OTixyqpe pz!tf9nt
The eurtain fell on ttie aftemocm's entertalnnent with the eizigixig of a ^^:£
patrlotie song hy the girle^ choir* One oould not help feeling a thrill before ^
this deaonetration /pt patriotiofB^^ on the part of our Poliah-Anerican yoath* '^
Althoei^ the children* a program naa one to be long renenbered, the aass aeeting -t?
held that Texy sane erening vas also a great aaooess* Orer six thousand people o
Jaied the hall, and the only regret vas that there vas not enou^ tiji^ to ^
present the program that had been arranged in its entire^, in spite ojT the faet§
that the sseting lasted untU 11;S0 P* M* ^
Seen after the tfiildren's program was over and the plaee prepared for the eren-
ing ereed, hnadreds of ardent Polish patriots began to fill the hall* The main
fleer mas soon filled and then the geOlexy; all arailable standing room, vas
erevded and hundreds of people had to be tamed avay*
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Xseortad bj Polloh soldiers ^^Ifonasd ntabers of societiosT^i ^^* Donikowski <IJ
■ado his vay to tho stags throat^ tha main aisla« Thasa aoldiars^ in full ;g
xagalia, wara aada up of raprasantatiTas of all tba J&iii^tlio^ Mciatias of S
St» Stanislaus Ebstka Parish* ■■^4^^^m.,-'^^^WM^^'i^ ^'"'^'3
Aftar tha orehastra undar tha diraction of Rudolph Hanzla had f inishad playing^
a atirrlng Poliah narah, Rararand Tinoant Barsqmski opanad tha naatingi mxprBBth-
lag his sinaara appraoiation to tha audianaa for its anthusiastio eo-oparatiaii«
ikftar inf anting tha audianaa of tha poxposa of Dr« Dunikovslci^s risit to Aaariaa^
BsTsrand Barsgmski aaneludad hia spaaah Ij urging araxyona to fulfill hia duty
aonaarning national problaMs, to raaain loyaly and to aafagoard tha Polish
spirit in our haarts*
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ingnst J. EtMalski sidEd that ha aonsidarad his appointaant as prasidant of tha
prograa an honor attd thankad all for their conf idanaa* Tharaupon ha askad
8» Zahajkiairiaz, aaaxvtary of tha programi to taka his plaoa*
Aftar tha singing of a nunbar of Polish songs hy tha man^s ehoir undar tha
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Dgl^iinlk Chlcagosfclt Sept* S0|_1892*
dirootion of A# Staulgroehy the president called upon Serexend Baxsgmskl
delirer the first speech of the erenlng* After a short introduction in nhich^
he spoke of the solidarity of the Poles in Anerica and Sorope^ the pastor vea^.
on to the object of his speech and pointed out that the Poles * greatest mis- >^
fortune is lack of unity in their ranks «
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uni*^ ve lack is not necessary for any diplomatic or warring purpose, far fro^]~
it*««#«But twenty million people of Polish blood, solidly unified ^ would most ^
certainly be greater than any diplomatic or military front##*««iire there, how-o^
erer, twenty thousand, or two thousand unified Poles, solid and strong of
Character? Alas, there are notl Poland fell because of the faults of her mis-
goremment, by the will of Proridence* Until we heal ourselres of this undesir-*
able sore spot^ we will somehow remnin a loss in the school of experimentation^
To us this s^ool is the United States* Upon this democratic soil, we ooi^t to
learn that disagreement and lack of unity and brotherhood are detrimental to us
and lower our standing in the eyes of other people#
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Dmlmmlt Okloagoakl, S^pt* 80^; 1892«
"BtcamiKi of iiMtMl^,^ odiitiaMd Bivr«rmd BanyBslclt*^ ve are learniag Mlf^^^^^^^^
lMlp# Bat we ounlit to.teaeh ooreelTee natieaal uaitgraad eolidaritgr^ iHblUHx £
is peeer* We eui^t to liaYe the eeae ebjeetlree end the seae 3rig|it8| and aappSk
those of ma vho haTejtfthatoed the teat« We ooi^t to be ahle to flad^ reapM^
aaA oHr en^ ■«&# 'via hOAOved delesate tnm Pelaad ia off eriiig to oo-operattf^
iM/t ma eoBO to a hotter aaderataadlng^ reaah aBitj» and there will aot be gg
eaoai^ bajeaeta and eaam ia the world to annihilate ma««*««Bat aa thiaea are o
tedajt aeparated like daat bj the wind, nothing of iwportanee oan be aeeoqpliahed^
TraOt we are of daat, yet we oan tarn to the fear of Ood, to the reallaation §
that Cfod will jadce aa by our deeda, /jaA thia Imf eapeelallj true of theae wh^
ain in piAlie affaire, for thay eaaae wrong te Ibeir dilUraR and their ohil- .
drenU «hildren«r««#* imt^ «^it^ . ; - ^V . - r-^^/-^^^^
8a^ waa the eaaenee of Bererend Baraynaki^a apeeeh« ImA of apaoe prereata aa
fren giriag it in ita entire^» Ihe aadlenee waa greatly Boved by the apeaker*a
farror and applaaded him gaaeronaly* ^^^ ^.^^j-...^-.-r- ;.^^;r,.^-,.. ,...>■,. ^^^
ifter the paator left the roatrwA, the oreheatra played a amAor of Poliih aenga#
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John Hthring took tlxo speaker *8 stand idien the orchestra's last note faded nra7#
He i^^lored the Polish delegate from Europe to tell the Polish people /j^
PolandT' how the Poles In AMiriea IItOi how thmj work for their daily bread and
strire to aehiere national ideals* He also begged, Dr# Donikowski to aention ^
the fast that Polish-Jtenriean yonth is not lost, for it feels the spirjLt of ^^
Poliitti patriotiSA and supports the banner iliiiflb bears the slogan *7^ith and p
fatherland,* that it has not forgotten the Polish tongue, and that it eherishes ^
the Polish natioinal songs • lfr« Nehring conoluded his speech with the cry, g
"Poland is not yet lost!** "^
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Drills by the military societies ^^^adets, Xhii^ts, etc^were remarkable for ^
their precision* The first person to reward the Ehights with applause for their
flawless execution was Dr. Dunikowski*
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Tincent Jonriakswski , with his customary ardor, recited *X Am Prbil to it a Pole*'^
a poem by Saeseasy Zahajkiewiea*
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At this point of the program, Dr* Dunikowski came upon the stage accoqjianied by
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a group of girls dressod in white, soreral Polish priests, and the presidents ^^
of the Polish sooieties* After all were seated on the stage, Dr« Bunikovski
arose to speak about the piixiK>se of his mission*
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His speeeh, whieh was the longest he delivered during his stsy in Ghioago, dealt »
as did all his prerious ones, with the need for oreatlng a feeling of unitj
anong all Poles* He spoke of a thing which is rery close to our hearts«>Hnir i«g
people* We regret that we oannot quote his speech ¥erM|S»i« ^^
9ie guest of honor began his address by saying that he felt rery happy at see- p
iag this denonstration of loyalty* He praised the Chicago Poles for their X
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*A persoh lAio goes away frcm his natiTo country to live in a strange one, S
lAieriihiNl the nsaory of his country, which, in case of need, loay offer him ^
succor* ' This person, idien occasion calls, is proud to boast of his country *s
power and beauty* This feeling is imbedded in all of us* We love Poland, in
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yrlaenad* • • • •And baeauaa of thla^ our loyal^ la far noblor^** aald tho apoakar*
to* Saaikoiiakl told tho audlanoa horn ha had gono to a ohoroh and to a oanatazj
iriliarf tho bodioa of tho raliaat Poloa nho diod thoir blood for tho froodom of
Poland root I to pray and aook holp for tho falfillaont of hlaitiaaion# Ho alao
aald that ho had talkod with tho omlLI hlUa on tho far froatlora of Poland and
with tho Slglaannd Boll In tho towor of tho Wawol Cathodral« Aeoordlng to him.
It ataaad aa if all thoao aaaorablo placoa had told him to aand tholr boat
garda to tho Poloa in fanmajr Amarloa*
^'I oamo horo with fri|^t| for I waa afraid to hafo nj apoU of logralty brokan,* Dt
doolarod Br« !• H« Danilnwakli *bat to w^ anrpriao I found aoro than I antiel«>.
]^tod# Pollah lifo.la growing of ojrywhoro«~oharohoa and achoola aro bolng
built t apoiotioa organisod, and alnging groupa aro bolng fomod to proaorto
PoUah aoaga* fhia ant-lika work will not bo forgotton by ny pooplo lAon I
tam** Than ha wont on to o^lain hia parpoao in Amarioa, aaylng that ha had
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e«iM h%T% to 0tr«iigth«n thm relations tetwoon the Polos of luropo and thoao of
Aaorloa and to olorato the Polish naaio«
Thm Poliah dologato elosod his spooah by approring the prosant plans for the
Kosoiusko MonuBant* Ha alao praisad tha Polas to^r tliair graat work in (^lioaco*
Hla laat worda vara: "Vark, and tha fatharland will riaa onoo againl**
8. SSahajkiavias oaanandad Dr» Danikowaki for his wondarfol spaaah and paaaad ^
It on itt pointing out again tha idaals of tho Polish ropraaantatira* Har^
jwntionad tha faot that tho Paloa in Aaarioa ara lika an nndaairabla saad thatr;
waa aaat aaida bat aproatad and boro fruit* liooh of this froit on this fraa %
sail laanad to foal and think in Poliah eontinnod Ifr. Zahajkiawioz* "Aftor o
tha honorabla warda of tho Polish dalagata, wa now await rasnlts trem oar ^
aoantxy,* oaaaladad tha apaakar*
8aaa af Chioago*a oldoat Poliah oitiaana wara praaantad ^o Dr« DunikowaldL^*
laah waa oallad.to taka a bow« 7ohn Arkaaaawaki^ Anthony Budnickii and
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Jaeob liielui spete of their efforts iri&en they were the pioneers in the Polish
omaimlfjp end peiated a picture of the times prior to the erection of 9t«
Staaislstts KiEista*s Slavish and of the straggles that follo«ed# Their langmge
was sljqple Imt to the point* Their speeches serred as an ezaaqple of the
PeliA spirit in Otieago to the delegate*
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Dgltnnik Ohloayoakl. Sept. 26, 1892.
PaOG&AM lUIQiSD FOR DOCTOI^ DDNIKD1ISEI
At a ganaral aaeting of the adaiBlstzatlTe bodiea at all tlie aoeletliiftat
9t* StavialMia Ebatka Dulsh* held Saturday evening at thft hall of the paxochlal
•tehd^l, a tanwell entertalmMnt program waa decided upon in honor of Dr. Z*
BBft>daak SimikBinkl, vlio la planning to leave Chicago short^^
tlie fmswiall X0O6ffeio&9 to which the BDllsh public and all BDllsh sodetias ara
JjHTltad* id 11 ba iMld Thuradayy Saptanbar 29 » at tha hall of tha St* Stanislaus
£e>stka Piaxochlal Schod^L* Iha pxogzam will ba as follows:
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1» liuahy br tha orchaatra /rio nana giTax^
9» Ifttipduction of tha praslAinit and aaorataxy f or tlial aTanl:&i|«
S# Santa b7 tha Man* a Choir of St. Stanislaus Ebstka Parish.
4* Qpaaeh bjr ItoTOrand Tlnaant Barzynski, antitlad "Solidarity of tha Bolas in
4k9arioa and loropa* "
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A afMOli la tli# lilM of fttllsh jTmitli Ij Jolm l^hrliig ^polled Herlng
Drills ^ tlM Ehl|llt« /parlflli 80oietiM7*
SMlaMttioB Iqr TllMNwfevMlN^QGMBl^
IMMAwtloa of Jir. DanUMMiid and prapidrata of toliBh soelatlas/^ ^
8aag of walootta by tba 0ohael ahildxaa*
^a#«h by Dr. XHmllmiiki;^'
flcHMiatufy oa Dr« . Doaikoaakl^a^rppooch by Saoaaray Zabajkl0«loa#
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abort talks by reprassatatlTas of Polish Sooiatias*
Otahastnu
fSlk by H* Magiali ''la Tha Sesia of Iha Bolish-Aaarioaa Prass**
atpaaoh by B« Haxkosaki*
aaooad talk by »r.
liiasall spiitb by Bitaiaa* Tiacent Barzyvski.
■atioaal Soae, ''Boaa Oaa Bolake."
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/Ehif is the elaborate progiam of farevell that will take plaoe
Septeaber 29. All eooietiee will be there* BMorrations Ih the gallerr hare
been aade f or the Bolieh woaen^e eooietiee*
^TSiBe for'^i^firewell banoaet wer# also arzaaged Saturtejr #TeaiBg at a aeetiag
3 -"' -iMld Iff proaiAefit lolee at iagaet Eowaleki^e hidl* Ihe baaqiiet will be girea oa
^ Sivteaiber «9» at 1 P* IL, at the haU of the 0t* Staaislaae Kbetka Buoohial
8ehool« Tiekete are on sale at three doUare apieee and aay be oHplaed at
thb off ioee of the Qaaeta IhtaUeha and Daieaaifc Qhioa«>ati. or f ipi ISioaae Xzolikt
190 Olfaver Street, aad Taeeb Itaeha, 188 W* Hlaekbartk Street*
AUl theaa wiahlBg to tak* part ift th* affair alionld ba praaa&t toaonov at
I»vala]cl*a haU.
>pUtar*a 96tat Doetor Oanikomkl, of Boland, vlatad Ohieaco aa a rapraaaatatlva
«^ tkalMv ftpoaitioB of VSU,J
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ta anau«> wijsa AMioBm artjam^im mM^^
MftiaM Emim ]iodrs«J<raskl appwuni oa tfa« stmg^ of a Polish hall la eoqpaay ''- '^
alth follih aaatouroi Madaao Modrsojovski plays *Cathoriao EogBioiak" la
^ehlopaoh Arystokzatadh* (Poasaat Aristoorats) by Aao^yot Tho faaous Polish
aotaross, rsgsrda* la tho thoators of tho world as aa aaogaalod iatoxprotor
Of Shakospoariaa drsaa, aho has ashlorod oooatloss triaaphs la both hisdsphoros^
ahoso arrlTal ia alaost orozy ospital always croatos a holiday ^taosphorjf|»7t
aad ahoso sppoaraaoo oa tho stags is grootod vith oathusiasa-^this saao
IMaao Msdirso Joaaki 9 with ^loa tho world's fortaost aotors (o«g*, Booth) ooa^
sldsr it aa honor aad a pritilofto to appoar, has appoarod ia a Polish folk
play ia ooapaay with oar PoUsb^aorioaa aaatoar playorst This is iadood a
aiaffUar oooaaioa, oapablo of aroasiag tho iatorost of o?aa a aost iadiff sroat
^p«iblio7» fcr it is aa OTiat ttuit oaa bo wLtaossod oaly raroly daring tho
ooarso of a lifotiao. It is aa ovoat that will raailn fOrofor ia tho asaorios
of thoso #M hsTo booa fortaaato oaoagh to ozporioaoo it«
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It is no nonder, then, that the Polish hall on Bradley Street j[st. Stanislaus
Kbstka Sohool Hall^ ^"'^^ filled to oapaoity; were it twice as large, it would
undoubtedly have been filled also* Already on the loorning after the tickets
were printed, reserved seats were no longer available; later, anyone lAo could
get in to see the performance at all considered himself fortunate*
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We find it impossible to write a review of the performance* Whatever we mi^t
write would se^a weak and inadequate in comparison with Miat has been said
aad written of Madame Hodrzejewski not hundreds but thousands of times; we
MJmot hope to add laurels to the many wreaths of fame idiioh this incomparable
artiste has already earned^ and we do not even try. But in submitting a re-
port of her performance, we wish^ at least ,^ to touch upon several points that
may prove valuable and instinctive to our amateur playersr-to those who had
the^ honor of appearing with Madame Modrzejewski, as well as to all others*
For Madame Modrse Jewski , in appearing yesterday, and by her prospective
appearanee next week, not only brings great honor to Chicago* s Polonia, she
not only ihows herself to be an angel of charity, considering the cause for
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the benefit of iihi<di these appearances are made^ but she has also become^
to a certain extent ^ a teacher, liiose lessons might well be taken to heart
by oar amateor players and oar public at large.
Bren in her recitation of UJejski^s beautiful *^agar Na Biszepl^ t^ar on the
Desert)., and aftemardQ, in the short poem **HoJ Boze, M6J Bbzet^ (My God, Hy
Godll, which she added by request, she demonstrated to attentive listeners
the difference between a top-rank Jug artist and artists of lesser magnitude,
not to mention ordinary amateurs^ Our players oug^t to give this their mpst
careful attention^ not with the hope that they can ever equal her, for that
is iMpossible, but to try| in proportion to their own individual abilities
as aonpxofessiofialsy to give their self -ins traction a certain direption, a
certain character^ It is noteworthy f hat Madame ModrzeJewsH can speak
softly (if the role demands it},, and yet be heard throughout the hall much
better .than others «ho speak considerably louder^ Our Hall has certain
/aeoustioal^ defects that priflmt even the loudest-*spea)dLng persons fr^
b<H.ng heard distinctly at all times, and then^ our audlaiices have not yet
learned to maintain the absolute silence necessary during stage productions.
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But after all^ an important fact was liorth noting during MBgaaaic^liaitit Jaifiki ^yp^fe-
recitation: she could be heard far better than those who spoke more loudly ^, ^
than she did. The main reason for this is that her enunciation^ that is^ her ^
manner of i>ronouncing each word, is nothing short of perfect; secondly, her^ ^
Toioe control is unequaled«r-by modulation of her voice, she interprets the ^
finest shades of meaning* • • .^n the lines she spealoBj^ Uany of us think that, r^
after all, we apeak, Polish well^ that we pronounce the words correctly, that
we certaixily know what we are talking about, and that our voices ergpress our
emotions adequately; yet, all this cannot compare with the artistry with lAiich
a skilled stage performer interprMs the ihoug^ti^ of authors r-^fhere are
different requirements in elocution and voice modulation^ on the stage than ^
under other ctrcimuBtanoes. Skill is acquired only after long and erduous traim^
ing, such training as, for example, is necessary for the mastery of a musical
Instrument, or vocal art^ Just as in music, which has its levels that
characterize artists,, amateurs,, and dilettanti, so in declamation, in irtiich
elocution and voice control are most important, there are higher and lower
levels of artistry^ Sven an amateur can acquire this art to a greater degree
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than one nould imagine. Our artiste ^Jtedame HodrzejewBld^ possesses it to
the highest degree^ and as a result her quiet voioe can be heard and under-
. jBtood better than that of those ?dio speak- louder* J I 1 V
Only one idio attended yesterday* s perfomanoe can appreciate the impression
made by "'Kbgucinai*' portrayed by our dramatic actres|i^a|ew moments after she
had appeared as an elocutionist* tyi^ii ^^^^^^Hl^^
Perhaps never so much as today have we had reason to regret that our Dziennik g
yOhicagoskiT is so small a newspaper , that it has so little space withi& its ^
pages; we are forced, however, to postpone conclusion of these notes suggested
by last night *s performanee (we cannot call this a review) until tomorrow,
for we cannot streteh our oolumxMs, no matter how much we would like to do so*
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ISSOIS MANUTBSTO TO TBE p6l£S OF CHICAGO
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The undersigned 9 in the name of 2^000 men, sons of Poland , who hare been
reTiTed in Anerioa from their subjeeted lives abroad ^ solemnly as a body
protest against the iinheard of and imjust treatment of our people by the
TMr of Bnssia* We ask all the Polish groups, societies » clubs ^brotherhoodSi
and other organizations existing in Chicago to choose two delegates at a
special meeting, or a regular session, to represent said groups, societies.
Hubs, brotherhoods or any organization worthy of being called Polis&^as
reparesentatiTes of the Polish people*
Tou are aware, fellow citizens, th^t on New Tear^s day we opened the :
initial meeting, which was enthusiastically attended by our people, to
Toioe our opinions with our whole hearts upon the critical situation of
Poland and the position of our brothers^
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This throng of people that gathered at the Polish Ball^ Bradley aear
DiTision Streets 9 has also asked the undersigned oommitte to add to
its number the assistance of two delegates from each of the many
Polish groups in Chicago and its enrirons^
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The aim and purpose of this Joint committee is to be the formation of a
sincere and solemn protest against the UascoTite riolences; against
those that haye now become possessed with the insane and barbaric
desire to force our people abroad into oblivion^ like the MOi^-eating
tiger that preys upon the sleeping Tillages of the natiyes iir
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Our people haTe been preyed upon for meaqr decades • Ae each score
pasied/thelr sacrifices became greater, their persecutions even^^^^^^
greater^ -'^- -• ^ -^ ^ - - •■ .agoing
. \3il .«^li. upc^ii^ Mill loiie -^nd Mil i<^^^ ■:^i i^m:iAnW^e-^:^,^w'l[^^;'^^^^
This protest therefore must be made first of all on a grand scaled ^-^
calling to Ood and his holy disciples for assistance^ Secondlyi it
should also be nade extensirely an appeal to all parts of the world, '^^
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And our protest is going to be loud and constant tintil this mad and
loDBoral treatment of our people is stopped, until the 19th century
is going to wipe off the scars of this barbaric treatment of people
desiring liberty*
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Brother Citlzensi in the nana of millions of our nartyre in Europe ,
and in the name of the spilling of innocent blood for this eyerlasting
struggle for freedom, we are going to nake our protests • We are going
to ask and call upon millions and millions of people who know how to
take pity ayen on the unfortunate plight of a little insect • But
above all we nnst call upon own brothers for assi stance • We must
awaken them frcn their slumber and have them heed the earnest callings
of our brothers for help2 ^..
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Let them open their kind ears and listen to the pains undergone by
our oppressed people ^ let them open their understanding eyes and
Tiew the agonies of the dying martyrs who have been knouted by the
Tsar as criminals of old» , -
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Let them know that these are Polish people? Polish people of the^^ v
Christian faithi A people that you all know are innocent. Let;
them view this picture well of the once great Poland.
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0 brothers and fellow citizens, to vjho else are we going to make ouJ7
calls for help if not you? Whose hearts can quickly and more readily
grasp and understand the predicament of our Polish people? To whose?
eyes will thfese words bring tears? ^ <:;-■ :^ :^v : ^ ^' ^
0 Polish people^ you have the right' and a duty to perform In this free - ■
land, under the flag for 7;hich your brothers gave up their lives fighting
to attain. You should be the first ones to heed the calls from the
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sufferers of agonies and wounds that have been Isiposed by the Tsar^
Tou should be the first to see the punishment undergone by those
for their faithfulness to Polish tradition* Tou^ as Polish people^
should be the first ones to read about these atrocities and have a
thorough knowledge of the conditions!
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Ton should be the first ones to gndepstai^ all this and hare a foreboding
of the wrath of Ood awaiting those that least desire SLm - those unshackled
traitors of faith and of our people , those ruthless bu^B^liffs of the
tyrants vm.-.^.^.. .■ .^-'^^^r "^^''S^-^^^..--.
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Brothers and fellow citizens! Do not pass Judgment and say that we should
make these protests without the help of Ood^ without asking forSli^
assistance^ for our purpose will not meet with success # But know an^
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understand that this protest should be nade to the One whose Hol^
and Most Holy Justice rests heavily upon us, that above all the
pleading to others for mercy^v/e must first make a plea from the .
depths of our hearts to the Supreme Throne of Justice, to the
measureless Throne of Mercy, where fetands the sovereign mediatrix
of our people, the Q^een of the Polish Crownl
Who wants to be so bold as to think that Grod will not hear our pra^'-ers
and answer the call of millions of people before His Throne? Fellow
citizens, for a long time the Queen of the Polish Crovm has been demanding
and striving to get this help for us# She has been trying to join our
pleas with those of our poor people in Europe and present them to the
Holy Ghost*
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At the present time while a dark cloud of Crod^s vn^ath is hanging over •
ifiurope and the infernal disturbances brin^ dangerous^ clouds of war and
inurderi who v/ill outweigh the balance of. irIe!tory on the scale of Holy
Justice? Will the tears and prayers in the name of Christ, joined with
the blood of the innocent that have mercilessly been murdered for their
religious belief and patriotism to Poland? Fortunate Poland, if she *-
'v/ill understand her needs, duty, and the necessity for this calling,
for this appeal to the Throne of Justice and the Throne of GodJ
IPolish people, permit yourselves to be avmkened from the lethargy
!0f doubtfulness, recall to yourselves the faith and confidence of
jyour grandparents, and quickly and intelligently realize the importance
iof this awakening, and remember that this great, deep, and common calling
iof these hearts and souls of united agony \vill melt the Sv/ord of Justice^
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Bob this will come only tliroagn a ualform unloh* Ais the walls of
Jericho were croshckl by the blare of the horns of the leraelitesi so -
will the iron shackles of oppression of our people be crumbled* Perhaps
some wLU think asd say that if W0 are to call to God why waste time
cialling to the peoj^le for aid? ^^
Will we tiim to the people who wish to hear nothing else/but flattery^
and the droning of drunken nusic or mad blaspheng^ and to the people
who only wish to hear the tinkling of gold and see the abundance of >^
l^urary cm ma8(gjierade8.and mockery of the virtues of the home and public?
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of protest to them* God has as marnr of his followers on earth/
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as in heaTWiy and the Spirit of God says, "A groat deal ean be dont*^^'
by a rlc^teone person with righteous people ^ for the prayers of the
rli^teous hare unlimited ffstror with me«* .
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Oar protest will be the sound of the horn of one of the ArohangSfl
awakening the dreamers to the truth which Is being concealed with
great difficulty by the Tsar* The sound of our calling will awaken
mllllonii of our brothers azvl fill them with the graelousness of truth
and the joy of freedoaU '^
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The laments of our protest will awaken our brothers and thif^dflllog
will be taken up by them^ for there are millions of them iriio still
thiidc and feel the spirit of PollA freedom* They haTe the same
hearts as these common people ^ they know and feel and suffer with
those that are suffering, and in view of this destruction^ this
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Thlnkifig otherwisi would be the insulting of the One who created thesi^
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Let us with confidence, dear brothers, join together in helping this
cause»*«««,«let us all go forward with confidence!
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P« S« Tine, place, and arrangements of the next meeting will be
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^0l#a/ Polish Citizens Protest Against Russian Violence
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With the coming of the new year, a meeting was held yesterday for the uplifting
*of the common good of the Poles in this coxintry and abroad. It was held in the
spacious Polish hall at Bradley and Division Streets. This meeting of inquiry
and investigation was held in grand style and dealt with things of major impor-
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!Qte out-of-doors was cloudy and filled with sadness. Ji light drizzle was fall-
ing, and the air was sharp and cold. Verily, a day one would not care to be on
the outside. Yet, in spite of this, the large Polish hall was -filled to capacity.
Over tSRy- thousand people gathered here. Men of importance and serious minded
youths brushed shoulders • Apropos of the new year, the majority of the people
were garbed in attire of the day# From observation one could easily see thef
serious expressions on the faces. This of course was in line with the problems
to be discussed.
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On the stage were several priests and a committee of fifteen, which
took up the matters of the entire assemblage. This committee was^ ^i^.
selected from the various administrative bodies of societies, from^
reliable and noted citizens who were interested in the welfare of the Polish
people on the Northwest Side of Chicago* The pastor of the parish of St*. ^
Stanislaus Ebstki called upon the leading man of the meeting, Mr* Peter Eiolbassa,
City Treasurer, who in turn called upon the speakers and introduced them to the
crowd.
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The initial speaker, one of the members of the committee of fifteen, was Anthony
Rudnicki. In his discussion he brought out the aim of this gathering was to seek
a resolution, as soon as it is agreed upon, protesting against the mistreatment
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He said in part: '•In order to bring about an effective protest, we more fortunate
Poles must get together not only as a group but as a strong force that will be able ^
to ward off any further unjustified treatment of our brothers \mder the Russian
rule. If other nationalities could accomplish their ends by organizing, by working
together, we also can duplicate this among ourselves. We are all brothers, whether
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abroad, no matter ^rtiat part of the coimtry, of here^" ;. ^;^
The next speaker was none other than oni* own professor and accomplished
poet, Szczesny Zahajkiewicz. In his flowery, poetical language he explained
with much ardoiir the crisis the Polish people are facing under the Russian rule*
He pointed out with emphasis that we, as a common group, must and should do some-
thing to alleviate the condition of the oppressed Poles xinder the iron regime of
the Russians. Anything that will be accomplished now, no matter how little, will
be the establishment of a solemn protest against the Russian violence, which will
re-echo around the world* The importance of this should not be misjudged, for
during Biblical times the mighty Gtoliath fell before little David. This too, can
hold true for us* v^': ^:^r;;^-^.::;w^!. )^'^a ■jr^'f-^m i^:kU'j^^:^-^.^r:a:J^hm^'frv^^^
The third speaker was Father Vincent Bai^ynski*
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Amidst elaborate explanation and heated ardour, Father Barzynski pointed out \inder
irtiat conditions the protests should be made*
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entire Russian forces, is the greatest and most outrageous that has '
ever existed,** he declared and continued: **These inhuman transgressions
are against the will of God, against international policies, and ^^^
against the forces of nature. It is a well known fact that the killing of others
is reverently opposed by Christian and pagan peoples, for it is the law of Gk)d«
Yet bur brothers are being constantly preyed upon and mercilessly murdered, de-
spite the fact that the Russian nation considers itself Christian. International
laws prohibit waiS^s of extermination (wiping out completely) , yet the Muscovites
are waging such a war among our people. Therefore we must make our protests
against this violence quickly, enthusiastically, and constantly, so that it may
take on greater proportions and be recognized by nations throughout the world.
Let us ask God, let us ask oixr people, and our pleas will be answered at the end.**
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Called upon by popular dCTiand, Ignacy Machnikowski , editor and professor, brought
out to the people the latWt ibrocittQf. committed by the Russians. He ppinted
out how the protests should be made. .v
**The right kind of protest,** declared Professor Machnikowski, **is by word of
mouth, through the press, and by arousing world wide public opinion we can bring
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IV Miiabout advantageous and efficacious results. The Jews have helped their":
I C -y^s,, oppressed people through the nediiim of the public press. We, therefore,
■M should be unafraid to raide our voices and continue doing so from our i^i
side \mtil our calls are heard^ Let us make this our duty and our people's duty, ^
concluded Mr. Machnikowslci, .^ ;,,.,.. .,......:.. -.«_..., ..... ..>-.^-.:::,^^^*... .^^..^^-^.^^^
Mr* Kiolbassa began his discussion in his ovm inimitable style • V/ith his flow-
ing words he pointed out that the purpose of this meeting is neither secretive
nor is it one that would jeopardize the life of the Tsar*^^^ vgxv. .^m .^^i^^fc;^
''We are gathered here as a free people, in a free co\mtry, who desire to see "th^e
preservation and promulgation of democracj^T*, averred Mr# Kiolbassa* ''It is not
wrong for us to express our opinion and protest against something which is un-
democratic. V/e, as free loving citizens, have a right to ask for assistance and
moral gupT)ort of other free citizens of this co\mtry who favor democratic justif i-
His pleas were sincere and warmhearted and were presented as earnestlj^^ as those
of the other speakers. Not once did he veer from the path of immediate and con-
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After the completion of the City Treasurer's speech, the veteran of
Chicago's Southwest Side since 1863, Mr* Smietanka, v:as called upon# It was
his Qontention that it Y70\ild be much better to petition the European powers to ^^-
assist in our cause than by merely protesting. He pointed out that continued
pix)tests only increased cruelty by the Russians, as evidenced by the recent
violences* On the other hand, he also pointed out that vie ought to correct our--"^
own blunders in this country. We should see that better immigration laws are - --
introduced, turn our attention and protest against the misunderstood and unjusti-
fied misinterpretations in some of the journals of the press, and even among our
own people. These statements v/ere received with great applause and enthusiasm by
the crowd#^\:, ^M.' ■%€■.-:'' A :^.:. :.-.-.. .-•;. -^ -.•; \ -" ' : ,- ' ..-^''^^^ ;-•'" ":. -/i-^
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The following episode, was not pleasant, although it did break up the high tension
of those present. Mr. Tanillo, from the Northwest Side had voluntarily requested
a half hour to speak upon something of which he knew very little. He did start
his talk, but was out of order and taken off the stage.
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^ ^4 but against Prussia and all other oppressors. Hov/ever, Father Barzynski
'^t^ I pointed out that this would be a fatal step because we would lose the
./^^, ; K of the German press and the sympathy of many people. Secondly,
this protest would be unjustified because the iron rule of Bismark has come to an
end, and Wilhelm II has taken more interest in the people. Already he has permitted
Polish, to be taught in the schools. Right Reverend Father Stablewski, a true Pole,
was appointed archbishop of Posen and Gniezno (cities) and in general most of the
privileges were restored to our people. Therefore, since the world does not under-
stand our struggle for freedom, it would not understand our protest and its sym^^^,
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It has been suggested that a general mass meeting be held, the general press invited,
and German and English speakers be asked to participate. Our committee of fifteen
would reopen the grievances we have heard h^re. Thereby enabling the other nation-
alities to understand our protests which would at the end gain their wholehearted
support. It would also be advantageous for our committee to get representation and
support in other cities. At the termination of the meeting all went to church to
express supplication*^,,.,..;.,:.::.^^,,;,^.'^^^^^^^^^ ;^.:u/ r^^-f^ -x--v->..vy./ '^ ^ ^ .,/- - C;.
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17 Kbskis Church all the lights were put on and the altar took on a solemn
I'C appearance "When all the candles were ignited and began to glow* In the
august ceremony Father John Radziejewski, pastor of St. Albert's Parish
assisted in the supplication. Afterwards^ yespers were held.
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Last year on the third of Uax, when the 100th anniversary for the freedom of Poland
was held in one of the churches of Warsaw, a constable shouted down the singing of
''Holy Father' ♦'' This was not true here. Everyone who has attended this solemn
.qeremony here yesterday was stirred to the roots of his soul by the pleading sound
of the 2,000 masculine voices begging in their singing for an answer, for relief,
for^a solution of the unjust violences to our people by the Russians. '
"From disease, from famine, fire hazards, war and the barbarity of the Muscovites
deliver us, 0, Lordl**^ prayed Father Barzynski. It was repeated by the choir and
- reiterated by the audience. ?• 'i? -
"We beg 1&Ae,0, Lord, to have mercy upon our people and preserve them from evil
and answer our prayers •" These words concluded the ceremony.
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better hopes and somehow felt gratified for their efforts to help their op-
pressed brothers abroad. And above everything else, all had hopes that their
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All ohtireh societies of the Saint Stanislaus Kostka*s Parish in Chicago adopted
the follovlng resolution at the meeting on December IS, 1891« :l^# it#|^ii4
'flherecuB^ Our enemy is not satisfied with the partition of our motherlaxid but
f lUs it with rlTers of blood and throws her most noble children into the cold
dungeons of Siberia, doasiing them to suffer for life or exiling them to a life
of wandering, and •^V-Or-"^-''" : ^•'"■^■•^^^
^'Whereas, The audacity and baxa>arity of the Russliti goremment are increasing
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"Wlieroas, H» is trying by all means to deprive tie of oar faith and our
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"Be it Resolyedy That we can no longer remain silent ^ for if we do, it will
appear that we approre of and consent to the injustices of the tyrant •
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"The lips of our countrynen in our native land are sealed by bayonets ^ but
here in AiMriea we are at liberty to speak*
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"We are positire that erery true Polish heart is deeply affected by the
atrocities conmiitted upon our countrymen and indignant orer the ruthless audi
Inhnrnftu acts of our enemy. Let us act by Toicing our Indignationl Let erery
Polish heart appeal to heaTen^* Let our appeal be heard throughout the world*
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L»t this appeal aerra aa a protaat againat the inhuman treatment of our
lat it rereal to the irtiole world the injuatieea perpetrated againat
ma by our oppsreaaora. lm% oar appeal awaken the conaeience of all eirilized
aationa and oT thoae Raaaiana who are noble* Let oar appeal guide public
opinion 9 that it may condenn the Ruaaian goTemment as the dirine and human
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*1lherefore» we Inrite all mambera of erery Poliah aociety, and every well-
thinking Pole to the great maaa meeting to be held at 2 P« H., January 1,
1892 9 at the Saint Stanialaua Eoatka*a School Hall, near Bradley Street*
Ihere Idtipy may expreaa their indignation and sympathy and make a proteat
againat the inhuman and barbaroua acts of the MkiscoTite goTcmment*
*After the meeting there will be a solemn worship at the Saint Stanislaus
Koatka*a Church in behalf of our flK>therland* After appealing to humanity, we
will appeal to the throne of the Hie^est King, and, following the example
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"^ Of our great forefathers, we will beseech Him for His graeo ail ine^
the whole world max be deaf to our entreaties but God will hear us»
*^Iii the name of our Holy Faith, let us act
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r^In behalf of all societies, Anthony Sudnicki, A# Lastpkowski , Francis Zegrzebski,
t#afeb Obert, Jacob Tonasasewski , Szczesny Zachajkiwicz, Joseph Elateeki, Farancis
tiflOJLnski, John Gniot, Jacob Hucha, Albert Tcmasik, Walenty Piter ek, John Czekala,
^embers of the conmittee*
Rev* Vincent Barzynski, chaizman,
Ihcnas E^olik, secretary.**
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Pzlannlk CMeagoakl> Kay 27, 1891«^
M JUPISAL OF ZBB FOUSH DliaGBAllTS TO EDROSBAN MOTIONS
OflTtlie Hoadredth ^Annirarsary of the Deolaration of t^ i^
th6 Poliah Const Itutipti
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A hundzed years ago, on May 3, 1791 , Poland ,^ after the first partition 1 ;g
tlireatenied by the seoond^ stirrounded by enemies eager to crush her, arose and 2
proTsd to the world by a nemorabiLe act that she was still alive « '^
TtlB asmorable act was the declaration of the new constitution, which was In
reality the first firm step leading to urgent reforms* These refozms were to
remedy all faults and inefficiencies of the social and political organization
of the ootoitry* ^^^^ ,^
Alone 9 betrayed by perfidious Prussia, Poland fell once more a prey to the
combined forces of Prussian and Busslan monarehs. Prussian axmles could not
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Dzlennlk Ghlcagoakl, May 27, 1891.
piave to I'ranee for the pturpose of suppressing the rise of freedom before ^
helping Russia to quarter Poland again* France refused and defeated the ^
Prussians, and it is said that this defeat was due to the weakening of thei^t ^
Prussian army in a f i^^t with Koscinszlco. Poland, however, was too weak, and '^
in spite of the heroic efforts of the leader of the nation, she was removed Q
^om the map of lurope by the third partition in 1795* aj^^ ei^st^oi^ to tMSf^ 5g
Cf»
Poland was not restored after that fateful date.* Hie crime of the partition od
of Poland was not expiated either by the creation of the Duchy of Warsaw by
Napoleon or by the' short existence of the Congressional Poland* On the con-
trary, the act of the Congs^ss of 71enna, which was held in 1815, ratified
the partition of 1?oland under a liberal foim« Ihe conscience of Europe is
still burdened with this crime of the murder of a country as an offender or ^;
as an accessory ^0 the commission of an offense/; and this cr^ne still stax^s
in the way of a permanent peace in Burope**, ^ri^ipi^a or am aM peliffe^l.
Although Siirope has not fulfilled her duty toward Poland and herself, iblanAi
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Dzlennlk Chlcag08kl> May 27, 1891*
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my rightfully say that she has reiaaiadd loyal to her historlo mission*
Jhirope was either xmable or did not care to resurrect a country which was it,^
^Indispensable for her own safety* She did not even care to remove the black. ^
^blQt c^peated by the political bondage of a nation numbering twenty millions , jC
a bondage fftilch obstructs the tendezicy of the modem world toward progress , ^^
and frtfedooi and constitutes at the same time an Invincible obstacle to their S
realization* On the other hand, Poland, after her partition, has proved hei;
solidarity with civilized nations and has produced undeniable evidence of her
^vitality ^t^^9/^ to be^liu|i5pen^^ ^ mt-TmA^ %mm^im^.
Sons of Poland have fought on all battlefields of both hemispheres In the
ranks of the defenders of freedom* In our native land Poles raised their
national banners three times In the attempt to regain Independence—In 1830, v
vln 1846«1848, and In 1863* At each Insunrectlon they encouraged the refoxmst
adopted by the Constitution, confirming the principles of civil and political
|f3?eedom for all classes and also freedom. of religion^ Besides this they not
only proclaimed the emancipation of the peasants but also granted to them the
right to own property* *
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Dzieiinlk Chleagoskl. May 27, ISSl^. ^
Poles were oonq^iered by superior forces and only for a t^'rt tiiM. tiiey
neTer lost hope in the future and are trying to develop their nation, in spite
of difficulties, by taking act ire part in the mental activities of Xuropean
ciTtlization* ^^f' ■-•..• • -- ^ ';.^— ------ ^^-. --v. ^.v; :,.., #^^^^^
Xren today, after a hundred years of oppression and in spite of being torn
into three parts, Poles constitute one nation united by language, literature;
tradition, and the hope of a better future* As on May 3, 1791, of which we
celebrate the htmdredth anniversary, either publicly or secretly throughout
entire Poland and in foreign lands, so at this moment they are united in a
comaon thouglht, as if they wished to say to Xurope and to the arest of the
irorldr-^;'"'^- ''.:'■"
Poland is not lost and shall not be lost.**
Polish imoigration should becoae an audible echo of this silent call of our r
countr^Bien who are coorpelled to hold their tongues* For this reason the
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Polish immigrants daolai*e solamnly, paaceably^ cmd with dignity befitting tha
catUia whieh will ha triumphant baeauaa it is eternally right , in the presence
of independent nations and conquering countries » that the Polish nation will
not renounce any of its rights; that it protests very vigorously against all
the injustices of which it has been the victim since 1772, and which it still
suffers; and that in its own interest and in the interest of all Surope the
Polish nation will endeavor with all its might to precipitate the inoment in
which it will gain freedom and independence , when it will be able to resume
anew and continue further the reformative work'of its ancestors internmted
a century ago# av S^^^- V^r ^^«ij^:^
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SB aranE or bit. r* szoKftLsci or cbicaso,
Mir 9, 1891 AtTHK CKUaaATICBI OF !IBB 0931
MMlWeSAHf or THB FOIiISE
GORSTJTUTlOn
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MilUHr f« anfealikit yast^ of tk* FoliBh dbiurah at BMtrtr On, Wia* d^LlT«r«d
1ft« fallMbic apMtfli ct a lazfa fieiiili hall ia Ghleage oodi Uaj Z, 1891*
*VfW3r ML# MIi«?Mi it oi li«Mr %• !#?• his ftith«rla2id# Lout of faithtir^
laadh-i^tlu* j^ter^ piunuM iiliioh tbrlJls tho hoart of orory Polo* It
OTikiiM wHl trmt tlM olvikor of iadiffoMnoo, it roriTifioo orory eno lAo
xotaiao a opoisk of lifo#
•ja omf mstory^ loio of fathogload it inrittoa into tho hlood of oor nobloot
•iMti9MSU Ow OBOooton oytfod no Moarif ioo-~thoy forsook: thoir hoMMi,
tho iloomxoo of fMilj lifo, pcroporty^ friomdOt froM€A» ofw. lifo
lefspf-
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T A 1 Dlilimlk Ghloagoald. May 4» 1891t
ZXI A Itiself ^ to ondure tlie hardships of war; they did this beoausa
III C in their hearts burned the holy flame of love for the fatherland*
*If erery natire Pole cherishes such lore for the fatherland^ how nrueh more
should wet ^^ asilest idio haye lost our beloTed fatherland through separa-
tioin# In the words of our immortal poet Adam Mickiewiozt
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^Qk Lithuania, my country » like life thou art;
How dear art thou to one^s heart
May be realized only by one
Who lost thee, and thy beauty*
I see and desire to sing, fo!r I long for thee#
"No enaoQr has ermr designed a method of persecution, no tyrant has ever in--
rested a system of torture, no murderer of our brothers has eyer ccmceiTed
of an agamy so profeund that it could tear out the love of fatherland from
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^^Busiaa teputlts sfparat^d our fudiilts, imprisan^d and tos>» ^
tvrad our aoatxyMAf «xil«<l thMi to dlsta&t Silnirla but eooXd not oxtia*
91IA tlio apuk of patrlotiflu , ^i^cg^- ^^- lii# v
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•CoaatriMnl Loiro of fatliorland is a sacred loro idileh God has implanted
ia the hoarts of ■•», and ahich no Iramn powsr oan dostro7«
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*Bio mrttor ]iOfr saerad, or holjp or nobis a thing mmj bo«^a corrupt indi*
TidnaX can distort it in crdar to pursue his oan oril dosi0is«
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<*lltf trtuaatalyt this cogprassian, leva for tha fatharlsnd aas so aisusad*
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f!X0t US racall cur history prailcus.to Mbj 9, 179I9 since ae are celebrating
tfdsgr the cae hundredth aanlTarsarx cf that historic .day* Is roMoiber thai
thoae uho waited lipatiently to tear Poland apart » those litLO sou^^ to
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Wtngr cnr fath«rl«nd for rorragOi those lAo f^r profit and for
protoetlon of their om iotorostSi doliTsrod Poland iato the
Imde of her oppressors, did so under the goiso of patriotiflsi;
preolaiaed their leyelty to the fstherlsad* fisgo EbUata^ *
a Veliah pelitieal iRriter of that period, says that they f onc^t for
priority in iafimTt one tried to outdo the other in the sale of the
fatherland* ■ ^^.^y-^-'-r^^-^
*>Fdninskl, Branioki, EBrr, npederik II, Catherine^ fzi, Baporess of :
all posed as patriots-~and all of th6R were plotting the partition
PAland*'
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^TOday as im ecnMnorate the signif leant noMnt lAen odr nation reoognising
its weakness, aade desperate efforts to purge itself, despite insuperable
<^li*tiieles, in order to regain the road lAieh might lead to power and national
gLoxy, we should r«anber the reasons for our eountry^s dismsiAenMnt— our
fatherland, onee powerful enouj^ to deoide the fate of Surope. and of
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ahrl0tiulty# We ahoald oonsiter «nd analyze the pretezta
plajed Iff tha aoaBlea of oar eoimtry for Ita daatruetion*
**I aaaaat praaaa.t a acaipXata platura of all tha aauaaa and all the aaana
M^l^yed, beeaaae It ia beyond «y power and tlia aaonnt of tlae at mj diapoaal#
Z vlU poist out only tlie aoat laportant faota, that we nay leaxn onr leason
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kntjplMiaa of anelent hiatory, eapeoially of
ra aetrted aa a guide to natlona in tiaea of i
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*J* Lslewoli a Polish hiatorlall/ adrises all of us to study the
history of our country in order to aroid the pitfalls of our an-
cestors ^ as well as to profit from the deeds of our illustrious
countryiMn throned knoirledse of their achieTSBMiits* r^ ^ €^
«>Let us familiarize ourselves with our history^ above all with the reasons for
our donttfULl that we may avoid a repetition^ Let us know the perfidy of our
traitors that we may abhor their infamy and never similarly debase ourselves*
Let us acquaint ourselves with the machinations of Poland *s enemies and the
pretexts used to disguise their evil designs that we may not fall prey to
their iasidioms strategy* We should know also the glorious deeds of our true
patriots 9 iriio worked always for the betterment of our fatherland, atd who spared
no saerifioet that we, encouraged and enlightened by their examplp, may equally
serve our oppressed fatherland* That Poland was once a powerful country ,
capable of ejecting inAiding armies, and protecting her people, is an histo-
ric fact* That Poland in the course of time lost her power, became weak,
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oUI «as fiaally «aulcr«d ^ ilil^boriBg pownrs i« also a fa«t
«rtt%«a la tlM anaals of laropMua lUst^ry* "^ ' -^
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"Mbat imitiHipl a «h«BCftt Ibat faeters e«Ktrlbiit«d to tho stripping of
Poland's difansos and pLaoiag har in baadagaT
and ditall^d* Som of thirit 1iomif#r, tfe bttiley out
jpo— d quite naturally*
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four fawMi.0S«tor JiBd paigiaty IMhar Skarga, says: ^ia oar bodies dia
1^ lataaaal «id Mrtaisal diaaaaaat ao do Iriw^iio fall throoi^ donoatie
^LLatiop^^ea* !SBiif:4Ma iMiTa axtazsal aaiMiaa "alio aaak to daatr^* thi
tlupai|^iM0ra;->aid: iMmaian*
F4«id alaOf liiiip^^yKtaxaal aaaiaiaaaaa and ^ftAmnMl itiiMiaa#*
^^Ttm iatamal aailraaiiai orapt lata tha Tital orgaaiai of tlia eaimtTy a&d
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ZII A imtesidbMd it «ldl« liostile poMrs oontrllkatad to Its doimfallt
HI e Hit hf ^musam&tf tat 1^ aMii^^g tke s^MaA of the Intomal
dlaordor, not by mporior t^mlm, tat l^gr jraronting tho euro of
nkat do yott tldUeviMs tta taisio dcaostio reason f or ^e fall of Poland?
Ins it latanMl nnMitt Ibis faotor is snraly rosponsiblo for aany of tbe
alsfortnnas of oar fatborlandy bnt* it did not undondno tba mj fonndation
of its lif •• Hmm it tbo opsorossidn of tbo pooplo by tba noblos? Ibis
opprossiofli vaskonad tba oonntryt ^^ it ooold not dry np tba straaas froa
abisb tba lif a af anr nation fla«ad« Was it^ tba agotiflK of tbe Folisb
imgnataat Ibis bindarad oar iwti^nal dafalasBant, but it did not dalitar
a aortal ULav to onr fatbarland«
^Waaeadf affraaaiea af tba paiq^a end egotism of tbe aagnatas eontrlbnted
aaelranlac af oar fatbarlend. tat tbay are not tbe basio oanse of
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*lhat tli«ft is tlM XMd MUM? It is muweessarj to
for OTOxy Polo Iomm It voll# v ^^^^^^ - ^^
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"Iko domfoU of oar f othorlaBd was oausod primarily by tho apotliy toivards
tlio BUly OotliAlio Iddtth md dlotfVCUd of Its toodiingB*
%X Ml oMrrlaood that Jrnim^itMt and anprejvdiood pooplo wko kaoar tho
hiotoili of oar ooaatry rooo^KlM that tho doaafall of oar nation waa oanaod
iriaoipally hy tho doollao of ^to Holy lidth#
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**Smo ladlTldiiala mlt^ aay that tho doolino of faith in BoUmd ia a Meond-*
ary iaauo hoTiag littlo ooonootioa with it a doaafall* To thoso pooplo,
filth la alMya a aooaadary iiaaaoy a thing without apooial raluo or aigai-
IPMOMO* I mm afraid that thoy aay aoouao aio-^f aaing this aolam mmum!k..
for rolifflMa ior4sacBnda# I wiah to aay to thMi that wy parpoM todiy ia i
to pvaoMt hiat«rlo fMta«
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(ccotlBiMd £rQB prrrlooB i0Stts):4;^#^.J^M^ J^%^^
*!L9t a^ <MW tldak tliat^ this is my ptzvoBal oplmi«u Oar sllTsr-tosi^Md
ontor and grMct Foli«lL patrlaty IMlitr Skargag aho took an aetlTa part
la yoililla Xttm^ lA/o kaav tlia aaaknaaaaa af tha Poliah tfwranaiattt and
raallaad tka daagara tliraataalag it^ mxprmmmBA tha aaaa opinion* Ho oan
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nirtfly ba aaaaaad of partjLaHfjr ar pre Jadiaa ainoa ha lirad alnoat ttoaa
hanirad yaara aca« Bwa ia hia opinion azpraaaad at tha opaniag of tha^^
Jtoarth Itilaii Ck3ngraaa«
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^Ihia Valiah KfngiMi ia f aondad on tha prlnoiplaa of the Holy Boon
OathflOlo tSm^oh* It haa ataod far sit haadrad yaara iqpon thia foundation*
ttiat it mirahipad Chriat aad haliofad in Hia Ooapal; thna it raapaotod it
apiritaal aftviaarat aaa otediant ta thMi and to the Holy Taaahiaca; thna^
it svav into a graat ooontry allying itaalf with naay nationa; thu
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0lflt#d it0 «(iiMi#«, otd bejaifiy knom to liho Mi JU>oriBg p^^
HtXm old ook gsOTT In tills wmxaimr^ liaoqm strons and ao wind
Mold tqproot Ity teotttuM Its mot is Josus Christ and Eis priosts<
If yon tmdonsiJMi tUs foii]tdatiQBi--^lio old roligicxa and priostliood«— tlio vliolo
straotttzo otf tko oouniry will lio vaakonod, and dosnfUl will follov^^
lA anotkor ptaoo SkKtgjk B&jmt
*If tUs klnipAiai will sorro tlia Ctanreh of Obarist, Ho viU olorato it aM
dollTor it fMa any dangar, Imt if' it abandons tho GhnoMAi and its sorrioot
it will parish^*
*To thoso alio sagr that thoso ooafiotions aso ohsolato» I roply: gXanoo at
tho bistwy of jQur natiaii, tftoorma it througli aanjoantarios and notioo
aliia this nation aas poMorfal and ahon it aas aaak, ahon it stood at tho
potk 6ft its tH^fTf and idna it was on tho dooliao* Ton viU soo that at tho
tiao ahaa Dtthor Eirdooki, anaod with tho oraoifiz» stood at tho hoad of
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HI A Cbrlatlaaa V daf aading tlia fortraaa of Czaatochowa^ Poland
III 0 aroaa Tiatariooa Juat at tlia tlaa idian ^[nn dooa aaanad im-*
ainantf for paaarful Cbrlat dallTarad it ftrca dangar. Toa will
JNi# that lAan Ja^alla lad hia oonatrTBan into tlna Chnrcli of Ghriat, Polidi
l^dmiary linaa wara azpandad and tha natiOA grav stronsar* Ton will aaa
^l^t afta^ Sobiaaki had lad hia azny into tha tantpla of Qod and togathar
with hia aan huablad hiaaalf bafora tha Lord and had atrangthanad hiaaalf
with tha braad of lifOy ha attaekad tha Turkiah foroaa, dafaatad thaait
aarad Tianna and CSiriatianity ftom a horribla fata and aada Poland faaona
throu^out tha world*
^Qn tha othar hand you will w^ that whan haraay and apoatasy Tiaitad our
fintharlanj&K whan hatarodcs wol daniad Ghriat, eraatad naw goda and idola,
jpaaaatad than to tha nation aa apttKOa to ba wo^ippad and dafandad, whan
haratiaa bffan to aaoff at tha taaohinga of tha Catholio Chureh and blaa-
phMM againat Qod*
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HI A Tlae^d tluKt irilMi tbM« iMttx^dooc muL^ idio f ossMrly kad betrayod
^Ed C. AMI iBd tlMlfe^ ottuioimiM, tegtn to danaad ooafidattee, rospoet^ and
offiolal poiitlmui in thm Fbliali kingdom, dlsoard and roboLlioa
bogioii tho oomtrjr ooald not rooiat tlio inradora and ita boondary linoa
liitfiadc# Uiofei dtaaaatagat aft or botnqriag Ood, troaolwroiisly appliod for
protootion to lolaad^a aaaadoa and opanod lior doora to Invaalon, Poland^
woakanod by tho latozBal dlaaonaloiij oonld not roaiat, and groaning vlth
palm fall into bondago* Iho ^liab nation booano an objoot of langjitor and
ridi«Qlo#
^**tto kHitaay of ooat oonntry indioatoa tbat our nation roao to groatnoaa and
poooop vlMHi boir pooplo "glirvod Ood by roapootlng and obaorring tbo Holy
Oitbolio lltttbt that idian tbo pooplo bogui to abnao tbo Holy Daitk, ropudiato
tlHir ^ImrA, and allov boroqr to grov, tbo bappinoaa of tbo nation dwlJidlod and
fii atraniib of aair fattborlaad dooroaaod— finally Poland van oaniahod and
Mklitoar«tod trm tlio aap of liiropo#
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iyiMfc iri«fXr •l^Mtfe tUt toliak di88«9it«n# fiiosa vho b^tngrtd the
JUtli laJNiXid^ thm Fret#*t«Bt Obarab Mjra Mlled
1h« JNdLMt M^ittg tteM people alMaiiM tlMi -tmb aftit at iikm
ms^Um^ lM(t^^6^ in ttaft and VBmmtiL IdMMi trot poblie «rftM#
^^flgfiim im ijwWttir mmm f«r dlatrutiBg tbiK« HcMmaKt^^ lAen ae om
ef pisejtliijiM, jKom the foULovlagt ^Poliali dlaseaten jourt a|ta^
^mr •vauA tileir dlMJUiMa fimt i«iiaie offioes lor tlieir on Miiigpt-«-
t)Mue]|fM "vtth tl^ mMiM of tlui oMqitsr^ * %0Ofor wioMll
obA idlirt i^ flliipifXifo «oa?o mpo^mhm to lt# Am oviA tlfpr ifeooli
Mp^iiio^Jllii^^ tkat lAXtk tfto jpfonowiit vao vlilijag to gilP^
1# flii% 1^ in ^pfOMBt tki| BO mi0 4inht v^^
fOiSffh^ tholiyi^lgioui sorriooo aad no ono trlod to forooi tkM
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t# adept tte Oatkolie faith* lb otliar vorda, Poliah diaaaatara
farad battar in Poland tham^ in othar Catliolie countriaa, and
ina<>Barahly battar tlian Catholiaa in nan-Gatholio eonntriaa*
*llia diaaaatara vara nataatiaflad witli fair traataant, tliay aantad -SfOMir^
Za tha ^fittim of Jdng Arodariak af Pruaaia and Gathaxlna, 9ti9T9BB of Bnaaia,
tiiy iHiltid to yoraaa^ Ohriatiana of Catholia faith* Whan thair plan waa
fMuitmtad thay api^ad far haly to Poland* a worat aMBdaa batraying our /^^
f atharland by fnaniahing Kradariak and Gatharina with an meoBB for intar-
t'iattiaA in Poland*
"tt* Iwthad «r alaating aanaraha and tha poliay of ^Libonm Toto* aanatitutad
aaathaor aaod af dtaaaijlan ahiah eaotribatad to Poland* a daanfall* Baaauaa
af tha ayatan of aligibility, tha daath of a Poliah king ana a aigaal for
jdl l^ndu af diatarbahaaa* Ivary aa^Mta had hia fararita aandidata for tha
iHffana aiiiirha^triod ta alaat by fair naana or foid* Conaaomantly tho aaian^
Isy «aa diTidid into faatiana tAiah fanght aaah athar* fhia aMat«d diaaord
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HI A tnd dl«ord«r— bronc^t Injostie* to thB^'iMa^ kMlrnW^'']^
^Aa qutstion «f « kiag's •Xftgiblllty ereitf^i. dl8«6Mi«i not only
ottnig the Poles but anomg nelgbboring poirere* Ihaa a king dled^ neif^boriag
ediQntries seat represeiBtetlTes «ho eopported tbelr <nm favorite* l!hese
MfspeaaiEtatltei gaTe aere tbaii aere ferbal supposrt* llbay tuied bribery, en-
Mttragad droBkeDaeaa asoBg tbe eleeters, affiliated with one or a&other
faotlen mA weot ao far aa to oall for Bllltary lziterTeiitloii# ^^
^9ma regal eligibility dirided the oooatry iitto faotioas and permitted the
4itftrittee of f orei9i treopa who peraeeuted the people* It gare nel^boring
powera too wtuih Influenoe; quite often a Ppliah king oared more for the
eoaatry mhlehiaapported him than for indigenooa Fellah intereata*
*^1llie aril eaaaed by thla ayatam of monarohlal eleetlon waa eoatinmed further
bg^'IAe pelloy ef ^Liberal Tete»* a prlTilege gnmted to erery maber of the
Bel£ih Met* Thla prlTilege gare him the rl^^t to break np a parllanmtary
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B«80lon bj Bflsrlag *Llbenai Veto,* I 6bjaett thareby destroTing
all oonatni^lTa aaaauraa pasaad by that lagialaturai^ ^^Liba|^
Tato* plaaad tba ant Ira oountxy at tba aarey of oma nan* ^
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**Naic^borliig countrias raallzing tbat thay naadad only ana dlaruptor at tha
PoLUb Barlliant in ordar«.to obatruot lagtalatlon^ did not haaltata to
«qplay tbaaa aaaaa to tba datriaant of Poland* Thay usad to brlba maaibara
af tha Biat and tima gain inflaanaa* Suoh dontamptlbla wratehas wara
Ponlnikiy RMvoakl «ad othara* Ihara was no ordar In Poland^ and tha Dlat
waa halplaaa daaplta tha aiil glTan by tha nobla patriots sinca tha paid aganta
af Ptvaaia or Suasia oould always dafaat then*
lUt
**!Eha third iatamal aanaa of Poland*s downfall vas tha lack of aducation
a&ogag tha nablas and tha lawar clas9as# This laok of aducation bacaoa a
paapcB in tha hands of thosa idio dasirad to dastroy Poland* Ignorant aaieisas
wnm aaaily aislad, and tha Tctars imawara of thair country *s raal intarasts
sold it out to thosa idio paid mora for thair Totas# Tha nobilityt whathar
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ni 0 o^ >^ their own interests, obeyed tlieir masters* orders* Thus Poland
was diTided into as many quarreling elements as there mere mag^v ;
nates and wealthy nobles* ^ ^^1-ei^^
^'Ihese weaknesses created an unhealthy situation in Poland; howcTer they were
net as bad as ecmditions prerailing in other countries at that time* The
support giTcm by the majority of the people, and the heroism of the patriots
more than made np for the weakness in the goremmental structure*
*^^i!ie nbtfen, fMm sad ea9eari.enee, realised that foreign gbVenmipits had over-
powering inflmemce in its own goremmentt it knew also that the gexms of
destruetion mmrt be removed or the country would be annihilated* ind so
the nation began to strentfbhen its goremmental structure* Honest patriots
soui^t to renore the system of regal eligibility, to aboliib the. !|4^rum
Tete,* and to educate the people* ^ -^— -
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VQikiBg itf aad vmtad to xnetlfy* tlio isltiiatioa* It liad nen of gpraat ability;
KtoUatftJy MAlaohoraklt Pdtodkl* It bad ardont patriots; Rajtan, Xbrsak and
Bo<dnuiaa«ies« Sach a nation ooold hava paganorated itsalf and would undoabtad-
ly baTo dona ao«
*Bak to aaakind^a atamal diagraaa and dfcba donation of all Snropot tbia t^--
glBiapatieii waa ftrarantad bj tba tbraa aonnaha wbo at tbat tiaa diagraoad tba
tbMaaa of Bnropa* Xradariek II of Fsraaaia^ CatbarinaJII of Russia, and
Maria Ibaraaa of <An8tria#
*1baaa tbraa oanatitutad a Satanic trinity, opposing tba Htoly Trinity, a
Mookary of all tbat is sacrad«
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^Xradtrlokt irtioda Bma algalfias a ''firiand of paaea^* was
Satinio In lila eooataiit purault of war, cdtbougli lia had tlia
andMe^ity to sook Chriat \tj ealllng hlsaelf tha ^KLng of Paaoa»"
AraAarlek triad to aaka tha old ordar of kal^thood an objadt of darlaloa
\ff avaatiag aa aril fratan&itj oallad tlia ^'Qrdar of tha BLaok Sagla** Ha
gava this ordar^ a Latin Biotto ^'Suua Cuiqnat** litarally, to aaoh his oan*
Sia MBhara of this oxdar vara nadariak^a aarrants who orabbad and
plwadarad*
^OathariaOj whoaa naaa aaaaa ^'parity** in Gbraak, was a most inpora wonant
althoQi^ lika ahMalaaa Tanna^ aha oallad harsalf a rirgin^ Catharlna
Jillad a lai^alatiTa ooanail apparantly to aaka a aookary of it, sinaa aha
oarrmrtad tha laws and^ daatr^yad tha rilHits of tha paopla*
*Xhiia Qatharlna aanaonoad that aha was protaoting fraadoa of oi
whUa at tha aaaa tlaa aha faroad aiUlons of paopla to ahasga
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III 0 the luae of tho aost amtBc and inuiculat* Hother of our Sarior,
vas a proud ahe^daril idio oazriad on a var for tbe purpose of
oottquorixii; a f oralgu oountiry* Sho vaa uneodlyt althoagli she prayed i^
vaat to eoBfesaien beoauae she eaalared aillioaa of 99<q[)le« -^^ r^
^Ihe aaaea of^ these tliree, Arederloky Catherine and Maria Iheresai are
three blasiphstties; their lires-^ a series of oriadaal aots#^
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*1hese three saw Poland *s iroakness and deoided to enrioh their eonntries hj
t^Wbnjm Ihen thejr saa that Poland was orerooning her wealdiess^ thej sou^^t
to sorerent it« Aen that plan failed, thegr oontriTod to partition the
hamitTj into thre* parts, for thus it would be easier to keep her in bondage*
"iOtiit oeans aere used to destroy Brandt Bid tfi^ littaok: her by folelf ^ llo,^
they oould not do that for the Poles would see the dsigsr, oease their in-
texmal strife, and unite to repel the euMy* Our ensaiies d^ided to aroid
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tliii« They derised a pl«n 1^ vhioh tli§ Poles thenselres would
effect Folaxid^s deatmiotlOBi^
^Itarlxig tha ebeenee of a monareli and before the election of King Stanialaoa
ittgnaty there ^Mstm^ the naoal dlatasliencea in Poland* Biia was a splendid
opportunity for the Russian Czarina and the Fmssian Sing idio already plotted
the partition of Poland* Iheerer knows anything about this intrigue must
adsit that such infamy cannot be duplicated in the history of the world*
^The Poles were dirided into Itetionsi hostile noii^bors hired agents to en-
courage discord and, insurrection^ or ii the Tory least to ensure t|ie election
of a candidate sjrapathetic to the interests of a foreign countary at the
ez^pense of PolaBd# ll^^
^atanlalaua iiagaeti a farorite of Catherine i mpress of Russia was elected as
king* Am was eccpected. Russian influence becaae stronger erery day*
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HI 0 granted Catherine the rle^t to proteot Poland* Older the threat
of bajonetSi the dissenters were glren equal rlgbts# Those
iMri^ers of the Diet «he opposed these aeasnres were seized and etlled to
Rnstfla bj^ the Ozarlna*
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?^lhe Caarlna had been looking for a pretext vhleh would allow her to d
Inate Poland* She aeddled In Poland during the eleotlon but that ended with
the e^raaatloin of the king* She tried to proaiote an insurreotlon in Ukralnla
whlA would Justify the entranoe of Sossian troops into Polandt but the plan
failed* Hark, whoK she had sent to Ukralnla for insurrectionary purposes.
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paartitionad—tha allegad dlaordara Ui Folaadi AoeordlnglTt the Csariaa
8«at BapalB to Poland to eatabllsli ordaGr^ te ratliar disordor in Poland*
Ho had a himdrod thousand Rossian soldlors in Warsav and ho know hov tf
handlo tho: sitnatlon« Ibr sobo ho had Ra1iios» honor and distlnotion—
for othors riolonoot hajonots aad knouts* Ihoso aho opposod Jtasslan rale,
wore doalt with, in tho fashion of tho Cossaoks; those aho tried to reform v
the ^dforiaostt or iaproro the oonditions wore either exiled or diseredited
in the eyes of the teaorant nobility* If aayoayo adTooated the aholiition of
*Libenai Toto^ * he was aocused toy Russian hirelings of trying to establish
an atitoeraoy and elialnate the pririleges of tho^ nobility* The i0BLerant« . ,^
people beliered these agents* Ihoerer proposed a hereditary throne for e -
Poland was deoried by Musooritos as a traitor trying to delirer a free king-
isA into the hands of a tfrantt as a betrayer seekinis the enslarwant of free
oltiMas, and so on*
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**Biit Oath«BlB« was supposed to be the persoaif lost ion of all
that was essential for the welfare of Polsiid# *Qn deaand of the
Poles* she aeeepted the dlffloalt task of Polaad's proteotress^^
«b4 aaaeiiaeed that she woold &ot tolerate any one who opposed liberty ia>^'
Polsiid# mm defended the systsai of Polish moaarohial eligibility whieh -^
opened the way to the throne to erery noble, and peraitted erery aagnate to
sappert his oandidate« The Csarina defended the policy of ||iibenai Veto, *
simoe it ovre erery asaber of the Diet an opportunity to aooept graft*
^'Bie doped Poles belioTod these slanders and lies, and throagh insurrection
helped their eneaies to destroy the fatherland*
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*lhe beharior of these eneaios of Poland was a conplete fraud* Proelaiaing
their pride at haring boooMo the ^protectors*' of Polish independence, they
plotted its erarthrow. Declaring fizm patriotism, the traitors secretly
bargained with the enenios of Poland to obtain a large reward for their
perfidy* nrederick and Catharine idio persecuted Catholics in their own
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III A ooaiitri«8, pos«d in PoIanA as the proteetors of (Llaa«Bt«n«^^a&^
*lh6Ci the RMsian soldiers la Poland begin to oxoeod tlMMalTos,^
tlio . PolM amdmiod to the tromehary of Catharina and Ilradartck* A eonf ar-*
anaa was hald for tha puxpoaa of Moptlng a plan to aara Poland^ bnt it waa
too lata« nia anavj waa too po«arful« Ilia eountry was aorronndad by ananj
foroaa, and tha nation ooald not nnita itaalf for action* Thara vaa na
laadaTy and dlaaanaion raignad thron^^oat tha coontry*
"Iturtlianwra tha Rnaalana had aneoaadad in atirring trp an inansrraetion in
TDcrainia and Wolynt ^^ tban attaakad Poland with a great amy* About a
bmadrad tboaaand Polaa fell at that tine; the nation waa horror-atriokan*
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*8aah were the bleaainga broai^ by Krederiek and Catherine to Poland* m
ISbey would hare deatroyed Poland ccngplately but fMsia^a war with Tazkey
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"n«Bk8 to tlM BMsHlripdab mur, th* Polish aatleai agsla rmlsod
ita staBtart of fldolity to 0o4, of liborty and oauality for
ittitii It <«iA«xo« fstio aad t^priooanoat*
■ay U, 1891.
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(oaatluMd £r<m proTlcmt ft0m#)
^Wiv tlui 4iwrtm mUm9$ Ihat did tlia blstavy of oor nation toaeli ntf?
ttftt did tto trvuhifjr of imr «i(|pie8 toaoh as? Tha nlafartimaa canaad
Iqr tha ojatca al^ tlia aXigikility of kiac* aad tha poliajr af ^Libaroa Tata*
will aartaialj ba of falaa aoaa tlaa in tha fatara iriiaa Poland is T^'kntL.
^•ar Uatwy faxmidiaa athar Talaabla laaaana« It raraala tba faat tkat
tlia daaUna af faith imm tlia baaio eaaaa af PolandVa downfall* larly ia
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Its Uit«XT PoIafiA Yw protsetttt ftiai the (Svxnaii Izrrmstmis \iy tlui
9MttBi Oat&«Il0 Obureli, and trm, tbat tia0 on mur aatlexi was
ttMily ld«&tlfl«d with that Ghureli^ Our aaaoadM dastrojrad
Ml«iid:«Bdiir ilia pg»tfrt of proteetiiig tboMilM liad repudiated tlia Besaa
CMltolit CatttrQli# Tbm tMhollt fiaitli is so woroa into tlie Polish aatioa
tkst lAoofte attempts to sopanto nationality traik .faith viU distort his
Idoas iNMisaallty, Md lose his fidth^
^'itar iSCstsry shorn that tho latt of odaoation saong tho pooplo was ono of
tho mmmm oaiiloyod ^ oar anMdtw to dostro7 P^aiid# Uhaalie^oood aassos
osfidiot tfsttiigviA liotvoaa a^^p^^ eitlMas shmld
kMMT l^fr daty toaards thoir oooatry* Only idian oar aatioa rotans to tho
dlfpnli Old teiags foirth groat asa will thoro bo a rogonoratioa of Polish
aitiMslisa sad a rosarrootioa of Folaad***
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IHE MOST RX7» IBANGIS M. m)JTAIJ5ffICZ
The oldest pastor of the parish of the Iimnaoalate Conception of liie
Blessed Virgin Uary irtio celebrated in 1932 the golden annirersary of
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Trom the risit of the former president of the United States, Vr. William
E. Taft, to the parish of the Immacalate Conception of the Blessed Virgin
MbOcj. Reverend F. M« Wojtalewicz, pastor of the parish of the Jmmacolate
Conception of the Blessed Yirgin Hary, has a yery precious keepiake lii: ^
his treasure chest | and that is the snapshot of. the visit of Hr« William
H« Taft^ former president of the United States, who personally inspected
the parish buildings and also spent more than one hour in the pastor* s
house with priests and parishioners*
ThB above snapshot shows former President Tbft leaving the pastor ^s |
house surrounded by his retinue together with Rev« Wojtalewicz* 'Bie I
visit of the president of the United States will forever remain in memory
because it was the first case in history that the president, whi^e in
office, ever visited any Bolish parish and spent there more than one %
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;%1tc^:^^ PAUL DRYKAKSKI
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Paul Drymalski was bom in Sapten, Poland in 1877 , and came to the
United States with his parents in 1891# He had a parochial and public
school education, followed by a business college course.
In 1898, he established himself in the coal business with practically
no capital. In 1907, he incorporated the Folonia Coal Co., which has
reached an cuinual marketing of more than 130,000 tons; enough to supply a
city of 60,000 people. The officers of the company are: Paul Drymalski,
President, Z. Schweda, Vice-President, Leo Zglenicki, Secretary, S. Drymalski,
Treasurer.
Ur. Drymalski served as president during the first three years of the Polish
Day Association; he is Vice-President of the Home Bank and Trust Company;
Director of the Great Lakes Fire Insurance Compemy, Treasurer of the
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H* L. PIOIROIISKI? ^ I S^^^^^
H« L# Piotroirakl wm born In polanl* He reoelved his early education in his
natiTe landf supplaaanted by farther preparation at Berlint Germany* He oame
to the tbiited States in I882t and eontinued his studies at Notre Dame and
Valparaiso TTnlyersitiest Ind« He served as professor of physics and chemistry
at St« Thcnas* Seminaryt St# Fault Uinn* In I897f he became assistant corpora-
tion counself holding that office until 1902} and in I906t was a candidate on
the demooratio tloket for the of floe of state treasurer of Illinois* He became
city attorn^r of Onieago in 19llf and acted in that capacity until 1915* In
that yeaTf he was sent as a special war correspondent by the Chicago-Herald and
as sueh ia I915 end I9l6f Tleited polandf Bngland« Francet Italy* Ruetia* Austria
and the Balkan states •
In I9l8f he organised the Great Lakes Insurance Co#» of which he has since been
preside nt# This is one of the sound and substantial institutions of the city,
and has enjoyed sueoese and gratifying growth#
Hr* Piotrowski has long been one of the acknowledged leaders of the Chicago
poles* From I9I8 to April* I923f he was treasurer of the national Polish com-
mittee of America for the relief of Pol and «
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JULIUS F. SMIETANK4
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Jfidiua P« SHletanka is a natlTa of Ghicaso and a product of its public achoola
Ha graduatad from the Chioago Kan^k Collage of Law and was admitted to the bar
in 1894* He ia now haad of the firm of Sraietankat Poult on and Bryant*
Although a danocrat in politioSf Mayor Fred A« Basse appointed him a momber of
the Board of Eduoation in 19099 and upon the expiration of his term. Mayor Carter
H« Harriaoa reappointed hia« He was an admirer of Woodrow Wilson when he was
Go^erner of New Jeraeyt and aotively supported his candidacy for the presidency*
His eleetiea breu^t Mr* Smietanica an appointment as collector of internal rerenue
f or ^e GSiioage district* After six years of this servicet he resigned in 1920
te de'^ete special attention to the praotioe of law as it relates to federal taxa-
tion. .
U^pea Mayw DoTer^s inaugurationt he was ^ain appointed a member of the Board of
Edaeatioa and was chairman of its finance committee« ▼lce<-p resident and later,
acting president*
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Upon tho organisation of the trustees of A Century of progre8s« he was designated
as a member of its legal CQiOBiittee* Sereral banks and an Insurance company claim
him as a direetor* He is an active officer of a child welfare organization which
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U* @« Zacharlas was born in Chioago In 1884$ it^ was educated for the law* He
vaa admitted to the bar In I908t and senred as Assistant City Attorney during
Mayor Carter H# Harrison^s administration* ; :_^p^t< >||,#^ j t
Els early banking ezperlenoe included organizing the Interstate National Bank
of Hegewlsohf the Hegewlsch Savings Bankt and the Hegewlsch State Bank*
In 1921« he assisted in the organization of the AshlisLnd State Bankt 1800 s* Ash-
land Aire«f of irtiloh he was elected President and Director* The bank has shown
remarkable growtht and reports an undiyided profit and reselrve item of $l60«000t
with nearly $2t000f000 on deposit* It has 145 stockholders and about 12,000 de-
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of the Polish Day Assoclation» member of the Chicago Bar Association, Butterfieid
Country Clubt Chicago Society, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, and an active
participant In civic affairs*
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. .^:^ JOHN PELKA^ •C0^Ji^'ii##^#^ • u^lJ j^^^; >| ■
John A» Palka was born in ^hlpago in 1881» and ha|^K|ided in tha same locality
praotieally all his Ufa* Ha rafiilvad his early ^fttiiat ion at tha grammar
aohools in tha ▼icinityt and laltis^^att^ajiMad Valparaiso ijniversityt Ind.
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Ha hat alwaya taken an aotiya part in tha oivlc affairs of his naighborhoodt
and is one of tha most anergetlo workers in promoting enterprises whloh are of
benefit to bis people* Notable among these is tha Charles V« Barrett Athletlo
Clubf whloh was organized to promote amateur athletics for. the young boys and
girls of the neighborhoodt and is known as one of the most flourishing organi-
sations of its kind in the city* Ur. Pelka is one of its organizers. Ha is
held in tha highest esteem by both the j^^lesti and parishioners of St« Adalbert *s
parishf of whloh he is a member* for tha-^i^^ manner in which he is ever
ready and willing to doTOte his personal attention eind means in aiding those who
are in need of assistance*
Ur« Pelka rendered inraluable service while a mw&beic o^ Exemption Boardt Local
No. TSf during the world wart and made quite a record at that time selling
liberty bonds* He was appointed Secretary of the West Chicago park Commission-
ers by aov« Frank H# Lowdent and subsequently Civil Service Commissioner by
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and in Jkprilt 1927 was appointed to his present position as Conmiissioner of r >
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John B« Brensa wae born In Nantlcket Pa# After finishing public school t he work-
ed his way through Tale* where he graduated and received his LL»B* degree in :
1909, and his LL«lf* degree in 1910» during which year he was admitted to the bar
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which was increased to $200t000 in 1920# A remarkable feature Is that while the -
deposits the first year were very small, the last published statement shews a sur*
plus of $200t000; undivided prof its - $82,000; and deposits - $3,223, 087*31t most-
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retary* This is said to be one of Chicago* s oldest fire insurance companies* He
is vice-president and general counsel for the Pullman Ice Co, ,^ 1^ ^^^ *#mf ^^Iw^
In politics, lfr# Brenza is a republican. He is a member of the Tale Club off v^j
Chicago, dympia Fields Country Club, , and the leading polish societies. :^ r
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btansion Sspartaent of the Madison and Kedsie State Bank on Saturdagr^ July 7th»
1928« In Tiaw of the fact that this bank has praetically no Polish cliantelSt
Mr* Slessjmski is to be congratulated for receiwing recognition for his abili^«^,
and iMtst aqperiance froa an institution in a comaunity in which he is entirely
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and it is today one of the fire largest neigjbborhood baaks of Chicago% It is ^
this rflqpid growth, that has made it necessary to eapligrrsoaieone of Mr^ SlessynskiU
qualifications to reorganise the Business Irtension Department so that the weik
can be done acre systeaatically and effectiTely#^
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The B0Tar«iid Jack Ottrowskit iriio inspired yofung and old in athletics^ has bean
transfarrad from tha Tire Holy llartTrs Parish to St. Josephs Parish,, at 48tk and
Hermitage Are. His departure from the Vire H0I7 Uartyrs Parish breo|||it^ sadiMas
to tha yooncer set as well as to tha adults; he maa lored ^-all«|^^jd[l; his tima,
after performing his daties at the churchy was devoted to sports* We find Torjr
few who would engage so aztfmsiTaly in tha fii^d of Kporti^ as did Ijgbhfir Jaok*
Vishing and haating ware his pet habhies. He womld rettun from these trips with
many soorenirs for >outha : of . his parish; at a jiiivse of Ua,14^^d^
would think he oondacts a miseom. ^ ^-..^^ -^u %ri^ ti^f^'-w.-^i??. f^4^fe:^t&t-|^^ii-
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The boys were not penitted to i^lay an actire game of football on our field* yet*
the 9l;Kskin was kieked around and 7ather Ostrowskl taught them the genaral
• principles of the game so that they could thoroughly understand it. In basketball
we considered him a good tutor; courts were alwiays put up at his requestt becanae
pj he knew the neii^borhood possesed talent enough to form tialntetat gHlitg all
youngsters an opportunity to become thorau^y acq:uainted with the game before
reaching a stage of real competition. His great Joy was in staging gsmes between
the youngsft boys. Of all sports he lored baseball best. lor the past eightya«ra«
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Ticinitj of Brixton Paxlc that could excell his aggregation la fielding*
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He has dereloped many youngsters irtiose ambition it was* to pitchy Ask some of
' the boys of the present day» where they received their knowledge of baseball »
and they will tell you that many an erening and many days were spent by ^^^ m^
^ lather Ostrowski on the baseball diamond^ teachini; the boys to slide into
[^ baseSt bunt, corer bases properly and field the ball. During his stay with
uSf baseball championships were won each year, and at not time did we hare a
team that rated lower than secoad place in the leagues l^,whic^)i Father Jack's
.teams participated. ^;^;J^J.^, .^^/l^^/'-^^ ^#^.^.:,o^rf>^/ vw^^.^^ .n th^ T.....r ^jm^^i^r.*
His depsj'tture will be felt throuc^out Brii^ton Park, ^tcause the boys are , ^
aware thf^ mo^imt can accomplish what lathmr Jack did^^ Althou^ gone, hmn^r^
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IX ai « ST. IMCSSLAUS TODfH BIOS FARIWZLL TO lEAfHIR PRZTBTLSSt
r-^ f Ifore than flTe-hundred friends and parishioners of lather Frzybylski participated
i «w A.\yL
^ i^ the farewell dinner and entertainment given in his honor in the Bed Boom of ^1^^«
^ the Hotel La Salle last Sunday evening* More than five-hundred voiced their a ^iCi
regrets in losing this splendid Catholic priest. Tather Edward, as he was ^
affectionately called in the environs of the parish church, spent five years at
Saint Weaceslaus* During this time he accomplished wonders with the youth of ''^j^-:,;^:
* the district, promoting their movements till they reached the hi^ degree they -^
now hold. He was an untiring worker, where young people were concerned, and the
mass tuxnout at Sunday's banquet was an indication of the high regard the people
had for him • -w^ '^x.^r\ ^.^■'^.^.m.^^u^..,^ -•-- ^.. .^-^ --?^:^s^;^//^t^^ ??ti.^tn#!r,.*^
Kr. Thaddeds Hew, niister of ceremonies, called trpon Brothef ^tef;; C«t.C.,^to
pronouBce the invocation; after the benediction, members of the Young People's
Club of Saint Wenceslaus parish sang the club's official anthem, "Purple and
Orange" in Polish and Inglish* The master of ceremonies then called upon Mr*
i( Albert Banisch to spealc. In view of the fact, that many of those present were
f not of Polish extraction, and did not understand the Polish language, Mr. Danish
r spoke in Siglish. He spoke of the innumerable services rendered by Father
* Przybylski, and wished the priest good luck in his new office, - that of pastor
at Saint Ladislaus Parish, West Irving Park and Portage Park districts*
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Mr. Daniech, was followed by Mr« Joseph Zlotow, tenor, nho sang "Boses of Picardy"*
Hext Inorder was Ur. Bartoss, president of the Saint Wenceslaus Holy Name Society,
who spoke at length on the departing Tiear's organization ability* Miss Mildred
Boschman, representing the society of the Little Tlower of Jesus, deliyered a
beautiful eulogy; and the silyery voice of Mrs« J« Eoskiewicz further beautified
|the prograo* Miss P« Scibiorska accompanied on the piano. r r rt^
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One of the finest bits of oratory ever heard at a banquet or gathering of this ''
kind, was deliTored by Brother Peter, C«S#C., instructor at the Holy Trinity n:
School. Brother Peter, emphatically declared that he doubts whether a man could
be Xouad, who is better suited to the needs of the younger element of the parish,
than Is PattfiMT Przybylski. Brother Peter, indulged in reminiscences of only a
few years ago, when he was Father Zdward Prsybylski*s teacher. He recalled with
pride that in all Ms forty years of tutoring he found no better pupil and scholar
than tbis priest. He then stated needless as it was, ^itett the foung Peoples' Club
will find it difficult to replace its organiser and HJfxiAing mind with another man
of equal qualities. In conclusion^, the venerable i|f0i|4a^JPeter said« "^Tbis is
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After a fine rendltlt)n of eeVeral compositions I7 Joseph Lafibsa, Tiolinist, to
the a^onrpaninent 6f Adalbert Tadelski, pianist, Ml^ii J* O'Reilly, one of the
host qt friends of Father PrsyVlidci, admitted th|l»t he respects Father Id* as
perhaps no other personage with whom he has similarly come in contact* lfr#
Stephen Kolaaowski represented the Young Men's Cluh of Saint Wenceslaus parish;
he too spoltf in Biglish, briisily bat with almost unquenchable entfansiasm. Father
Idward Prsybylski, was flMnred deeply by this display of loyalty and fealty: words,
howeyer, failed hin in his atteagpt to express what was in his heart. And when
the chairman of the banquet committee presented the guest of honor with a check
for fire-hundred dollars, father Prsybylaki, declined to accept it; upon the
insistence of brother Peter and the insistent urging of all those present, he
co!uld do nothing but accept the gift« When the guests were about to disband, ^^
the Ch^rman announced that additional contributions made it possible to purchase
a handsome ''Seflex" camera and the receipted invoice for the appauratus was presented
to the beloTod organizer of the youth movement in Saint Wenceslaus Parish.
Che banquet concluded with the singing of the Polish Anthem by the assembly.
Dancing to the strains of Tadelski's band followed the banquet and was ccmtinued
into the small hours of the morning. ^ '
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Yesterday noming we received the news of the death of Ladlslaus Pjmiewiii; "^irhe was
one of Chicago* e eldest settlers of Polish extraction; he was also one of the most
outstanding, pioneers of Polish Joumallslm; and was always considered a leader of
the Poll sh^lmerl can element In Chicago, even when the Polish settlement was hut a
mere handfal of Polish immigrants. He was editor of the oldest Polish newspaper in
Chicago, a publication calleSl the Polish Gazette^ As an editor of the paper and at
the same time the author of many Polish hooks^Jie won the esteem and gratitude of all ^^
4^he Polish people in imerica» He well understWod the urgent need of education and
cultural development which he passed on to the miMiy thousands of Polish immigrants
throu|^ the medium of his newsp^qper and many of his books. VI th this thought In mind
1i> . ri|jilT)Ti1iTr8i1^^^ first Polish book store in Chicago; he also operated a printing
press» from which, sprung forth many thousand volumes of dictionaries. Hovels, litera-
ture and hltflMrloeJL text books,- aiding in a great measure, to prepare the Polish
immigrant in the fundamentals of good citizenship. ;" ^^--. ^..^^-^•^^-^-^^..p..-
Because of the many yectrs Mr. Dynlewicz has spent in this honorable enterprise, he
pan Justly be called the Pioneer Polish Journalist of America. Just prior to the
first issue of his paper, the Polish gazette, he made the following appeal to the
Polish people in America: "It is not sufficient that the Polish element in America
limit Itself to the reading and distribution of newspapers and other reading matter
edited and published in Europe."
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7h# urgent need fer a leealt. Pel|eh publication Ul Aflmrlca is Texy apparent; ene»
which shall in the future, hecome a gptlili in which |pR Polish People ef laeriea
can Join hands in ezfehanging their riews, and opinions; and where they can discuss
in harmoajrt the problems of the day. "This was definitely his moftt important
bbjectiye. when introducing this newspaper senrice.
The late Ladislaus Qyniewics was bom on Jantiary 13* 1843 in a small town of
Chalkewt which was at that Ume a ftissian Province but is now Poland; after attending,
the elementary school in Poland, he left for Germany, where he attended a tecUH^ii^'
school and college, to become, a mechanical engineer* Upon coaple ting his education -
he returned to his natire Poland, where, with a heary heart he sou^t in rain the
freedom ef speech and religion; and the possibility of j||||pi^isg|at independence
for his natiwe land* Thus» in February 1866, he embarked for America on an eld
whaling ship, wBich weyage took three months ower rou|^ seas* He landed in Hew Teric,
where he stayed but a short time when he left for Chatsworth, Illinois, which also
was but a brilp stay, and finally in 1867 arriring in Chicago Hsm^ he found employ-
ment in a supervisory ccq;>aeity, for a railroad, tintil the year of 1871, when he
purchased a bookstore from Peter Kiolbasa, (who very often ms referred to as "Honest
Pelpl* ^en treasurer of the City of Chicago) whioh was located on Hoble street,
directly opposite the Holy Trinity Church* This location became the home ef the
;ette* a weekly, which, under the capable guidance of the late Ladislaus
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v>§8tephen AdaMWiUL* who ie a candidate for alderman of the 39th ward^ ie indorsed bgr
,;the athletic eluba of his ward, fhey Imow he is a sport fto, therefore^ haring hii
elected^ it would be easier to get a new recreation hall and playgrotind*
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may call upon him at his headquarters^ which is located at 3128 Milwaukee Aye.t
and he will be glad to see you»
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The one parson who has baen and who la anargetioally working oontiaual
for tha banaflt of tha Polas hara in Chicago is ]fr» Josaph Russkiavioi,
in apita of tha fact that ha vaa bom hara in Amarica ha is a aincara
Pala, which raraly ia ihB caaa*
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At tha aga of tan yaara ha csna hara with his paranta to (3iicago and haa
paraaaantly rasidad hara arar sinoa* Ha h«8 baan in tha raal aatata
buainaas for liia past siztaan yaara«
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bat alao in political Ha has fas Id offica as city traaaurar for six yaars,
hafing undar his control local fonda axcaading thirty aillion dollara»
Clayton P« Smith appointad him to this offica to Mmrm a pariod of two
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the Polish RoBtfaii-Catholio Org^nisAtlcaf he later #lis iippdintil treasui^r
of thle orgpoiisation for two years* He was a asnber of the Illi&ois
Stato Tax ConnLsslon for a period of our years^ dnxring which timo our
tazM wwre moh lower than at axQr other tiBO* ^.^ ^^j.^^^ ».. ^.^.^v.
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Mr* Joseph Swssklwwies is known by ereryone as a man possessed of extra-
ordinary ability^ the qualifioations lAiiph are demanied of a f inanoior,
and teoause of h is ability and honesty he reached the rank of president
in the Polish Hational Allianee Bank, a bank iriiich has in circulation I
the Tast sum of three million dollars*
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As we proTioasly mentioned, Mr* Joseph Rnsskiewics is also aetire in
polities* He is Idie first lioe-president of 'ttie Central Democratic ^
Organisation of aiicago, to which belong all Democratic committees
in the city* Mafly times during the past, through the efforts of
Ifr* Susskiewios, the Democi^tic Party has giren the Poles many positioai
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in thB -various offioes* ltr^ Rasskiewlos oontlnually fights on, so that
ths Poles may be plaoed on the saae plane with oitisens of other
nationalities* >-
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Mr* SasskLewios nas Hib first Pole itio filled the office of sanitary
trustee in the Cook County Conmissiont In 1916 he perforaied these
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In spite of the fkot that auch of his time is taken up with politieal
affairs and business, he likewise endeaTors to take interest in the
■any oreanisations of uhioh he is a asmber, ohisfly theset He is a
asmber of the known and popular Iroquois Club in Chicago, a asmber
of the Polish Rcaan-Catholio TMion, and the Polish National Alliance*
Besides these, Mr* SussULewios also belongs to Ihe Knights of Colua-
bus (Lafayette Council), and to aany other nuaerous welfiire societies*
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teing one of their proMlnent representatiTes*
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THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT DECORATES ISIIE
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The president of the Polish National Department, Mr* John F. Smulski,
was yesterday infozmed that the French GSovemment presented him fpr his
services given in the Polish-French affairs with the Lwgion of Honor,.*
Cross • This is a great honor for us Poles here in America, to have our
countryman honored with such a mark of distinction* The activities of
Mr« 1. F« Smulski, as a true son of our Fatherland, is known everjrwhere*
Especially France, our ally, is very grateful, to Z. F* Smulski for the
efforts he had made in the aim of uniting these two nations*
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Dziennlk ZJednoozenla> Dec. 29, 1921»
5^ The presentation ceremony of the Cross of the Legion of Honor will take
^i. place Friday in the Unioft League Club, at 12:30, during which time the French
M consul, A« Barthelemy, will eulogize J. F« Smulski on behalf of the French
V Government, and bestow upon our recognized citizen the Cross of the French
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The committee, which is arranging this banguet, is composed of the ' '
following: The General Consul, A* Barthelemy, Colonel G« T. Buckingham,
General Ch« G« Dawes, H. H« Uerrick, J. R. Palendech, the president of the
Z. P# R. K., Mr. N. L. Pictrowski, G. M. Reynolds and Dr. G. Taylor.
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OUR REHIESSNTATIVS INDIVIDUALS
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Stanislaus H« Eunz^the only Polish representative from Chicago elected to
the U« S« OongresSi came to America in 1867» His mother came from Fosen
and his father from Eovno. After completing his studieis at St* Stanislaus
high school, Stanislaus entered the Metropolitan Business College* Shoirt-
ly afterwards, he was chosen Senator to the Illinois State Legislature* He
successfully completed his term in 1895* Prom 1895 to 1920 Mr* Kunz was
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During his term as alderman, S« H« Kunz was one of the most energetic mem-
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tion Bill Was defeated* He was instrumental in getting an increase in
salaary for the City Fire Department* ^ .
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Q '• e> Whenever he had an opportunity, Alderman Kunz proudly boasted
10 f* -4* vo Of his Polish upbringing. He became one of the leaders of a drive to
<ii have the Polish language taught in some of the public schools of Chicago. oo
p V ;]l^'1920, Aldenoan Ktinz became a candidate for the n« S« Congress* Supported
1^ : tor the Polish press and the Polish people, he won a decisive victoiy.
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^ gin 1887, S« !!• Kunz married Miss Prances Kortas, who was the dau^ter of
^Y ^one of the oldest families in Chicago. lUss Koirbas was bom and raised:
i^ (in the St* Stanislaus Kostkas F&irish. She also received her educational
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two are living, Medard and Stanislaus. The former is practicing law.
^Congressman Kunz has become well known among the Poles in Chicago for his
^iiany kind deeds and efforts to elevate the Poles. He has assisted them
%in participating in eoniitless national causes. He is a good and strong
representative of the Polish people of America in the House of Representatives.
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OUR EEPRESEHTATIVE INDIVIDUiilS
iJssrili te S«Mff! ^If tone, one column - eight of a page,
^i«# «£ lH'i> Ji-st^'fe*.' s t . ts^iX of Ednnind K. Jarecki^/
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EdBTund £• Jareckl was born in Posen« He came to the United States in 1874
at the age of four« He received his early educational training at St« Hedwig^s
parochial school* After coBcpleting an elementary course, he entered St# Stanis-
laUS high school, j-^^a^ \syji.- u.;.r •■.^:. •,:>?•-._. •.. •..--■..?::i^^ '^..^'^; .5.<^r 4^^af? ^^i^ t^l^-- :'i".
When he completed his secondary schooling he was engaged as a technical designer
for a number of years. Then he enrolled at Northwestern University and studied!
law. During 1909 he eai^ied his diploma, which qualified him to practice law.
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this aspiring Polish gentleman was appointed municipal judge by the Governor "
of Illinois^ He held this chair for seven months. After the expiratioii of
his term E. K. Jiarecki was elected Municipal judge for a six year term.^ ?l
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Since 1920, Mr* Jareckl has been practicing law* He has his own office at
30 North La Salle Street, room 62Z. During the evenings he stays at his
office at 1946 Anaitage Avenue*
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SdxBund E« Jarecki is known as one of the Polish individuals in national and
local affairs* He took an active part in the campaign for obtaining loans for
^lMi$,9 He was president of the campaign committee* For his active work in
this field he deserves honor and recognition* Besides this, he has been act-
ive in many other Polish affairs which have won him many friends* This great
popularity among the Polish people in Chicago is one of the best guarantees
of his future career ^^
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FATHER JAK OBYRTACZ WILL CELEBRATE A SILVER JUBILEE
On the 8th day of December^ 1920, Father Jan Obyrtacz, a member of the
Resurrection Fathers of Chicago, will celebrate the silver jubilee of
his priesthoods
Father Jan Obyrtacz distinguished himself in the field of national and
religious activities* ,
Father Jan Olyrtacz was born in Poland (iinder Austrian rule) on the 26th
day of May, 1873 • He attended a parochial school at Chocholow, grammar-
school at Nowy Targ and a Gymnasium in Nowy Sacz, Poland. He joined the
Order of the Resurrection Fathers on the 15th day of March, 1889# He
studied philosophy and theology /first in Cracow and Lemberg, Poland, '
and later in Rome, Italy. He distinguished himself by his imusual '^ ■
abilities in his studies. For that reason he completed his theological
studies at the age of 22, a few months before the canonical law allows
the ordination of a priest.
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He was appointed to America and came to Chicago on the 24th day of August,
1895, as a deacon* He was ordained a priest on the 8th day of December,
1895, in S^int Stanislaus church, by Bishop P. A* Feehan« He remained
in this parish as an assistant priest till the year of 1896« Then the
chiirch authorities transferred him to ^St* Bfedwig's parish, also as an
assistant* After two and a half years he returned to Saint Stanislaus
parish, where he performed the duties of an assistant till the year of
1901*
In 1901 he took charge of St* Stanislaus parish in Chicago, as the pastor
left for a conference in Rome* After the return of the pastor from Rome,
he was appointed pasiior of Saint Stanislaus parish at Cragin, 111*, where
he remained seven years, gaining the popularity and love of his parish-
ioners* In 1909 he was transferred to Saint Hedwig^s parish, also as a
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Resurrection Fathers » Order, transferred him to the Saint Stanislaus
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parish, the biggest Polish parish in Chicago, appointing hira a pastor
of that parish and simultaneously a superior of the Resurrection Fathers
in Chicago, the largest in America.
As we can see. Father Ohyrtacz "was ordained a priest in St. Stanislaus
Church, performed the duties* of its assistant, pastor and superior.
It is onljf fitting that here he will celebrate his silver jubilee*
Father Jan Obyrtacz is a clergyman of great merit and an excellent
cheiracter. He is sincere, sympathetic, broad-minded, merciful, bene-
volent, hospitable, patriotic and devoted to the church. He performs
his work systematically. He is interested in everything. He likes
order. He knows his parishioners and is interested in their welfare, ;
trying to penetrate into their difficulties and assist them even in
small matters* He keeps the books of the parish himself; in other ,
words, he is a tireless worker. He will listen to everyone, giving
necessary advice and assistance. This is the reason he is so popular,
so well liked by his parishioners, the priests of his order and other
cl er gy.
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He treats all alike and is friendly towards all. Quite often the church
dignitaries and delegates from Poland stop and stay at his place. He is
active in religious, national and social life, but he does not seek any
honors or applause.
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As we stated before. Father Obyrtacz -was a pastor of St. Stanislaus
parish at Cragin, 111., for seven years. It was a very small and
poor parish, ntrmbering only 80 families, at the time of his appointment
as a pastor. It was too far from the large city of Chicago to receive
any help from other Poles. In spite of these difficulties. Father '
Obyrtacz accomplished wonders; for in seven years he bought the ground
and built a church, sisters' house and school; he also organized chiirch
and national societies. At the time of his transfer, the parish numbered
300 families. His religious and patriotic spirit is still there; so is
the attachment of the parishioners to him and the church. The future
development of the parish is also assured.
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His Activities At St, Hedwig's Parish,
Ylhen Father Obyrtacz came to Saint Hedwig*s parish in 1900, there were
only 26 families supporting it# In a short time Father Obyrtaoz recon-
structed the old school, built a new one two stories high, rebuilt the
rectory, remodeled the church, bought new furniture and paid off the
parish debt of $75,000» He enlarged the membership of the parish to
4,000 souls • He also organized many societies* Today Saint Hedwig is
one of the best parishes in the city* The Saint Hedwig^s parish school
is one of the finest* His parishioners greatly protested when he was
recalled to Chicago*
His Activities in the Roman-Catholic Union*
Father Obyrtacz joined the Polish Roman-Catholic Union in 1906* He was
§ vice Chaplin and very active there* He was also a member of the Polish
Educational Aid Department, which maintains one of the largest libraries
in America#
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His National and Religious Activities^
Father Obyrtacz is silv/ays active in the religious and national fields,
"but he does not care for the honor of leadership# He may be seen at "^
massmeetings, parades, conventions, national and church festivities* -
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Datleimlk ariaxkcwy. Sept. 26, 1918.
H« I?feTSs s ^> DIATB OP A HELL-KNOWN CIVIC LEADER IN AVbNDALE, v.. .
nranois Ratkoirskly of 289B Mlliiaakee Avenue , a popular figure in Polish circles
^nrATondale, is dead* He tf as accidently asphyxiated by carbon monoxide while
starting his aatonobiXe in the garage* Before his death the victim called for
helpy but 9 unfortunately 9 when help did come it nas too late« All possible^ «^^
methods of resuscitation were applied but to no avail. It was impossible to
bring him back to life« . v ... - ? -i>^^#
The victim was in the prime of life, since he was but forty-two years of age*
He conducted his tavern business decently and had a wide circle of friends
and acquaintances* He was a well-known sportsman and was consteoitly surrounded
by a group of professional hunters*
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Sversrthing Polish interested him exceedingly* The sincere grief of many will
acc(^pany him to his grave*
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He leaves a wife, Valeria, and two young sons, Edward, eleven, and Francis,
eight years old«
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dence and also at St« Hyacinth Church. Tixe body will be interred in
St« Adalbert's Cemetery, in Niles, Illinois. In recognition of the accomplish-
ments of the late Francis Rutkowski, and grief stricken over his passing, the
Dziennik Zwiazkowy wishes to take this opportunity to extend its condolences
to the bereaved ftimily of the deceased.
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Tnneral rlt^s for tlia late lialter Mallnowski, a well<-)aioim member of the
Polish NatiOBal Alllanee and a popular figure In civib affairs, were held on
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^Che funerat^ oorl^eigiB Ivas led by a band* iMiUalic^ follbi^^
floral wreaths from the many sooleties to which the deceased belonged* Bis
closest friends acted as pallbearers, headed by Mr* Oharles Konarski*
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Tollowlng the hearse were the children of the deceased, his bereaved wldow^
escorted by Mr* Bernard Uatz, who was recently appointed legal adriser for
the draft board, Mr* S« Opallnskl, Mr. and Ifira* J* Sobolewski, ]Ir« and IIrs*r
^T« Hofluai, and many other prominent Polish leaders* A long line pf automobiles
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All AUianoe offioe employees and aembers of the press nho, due to the pressure
of their work, oould not be present at the funeral^ paid their respects to
their comrade by meeting outside of the Polish National Alliance building* ;^^a^
JL rather sympathetic figure passes into the grare: a figure jvhich could not^> S.
be readily replaced* BLs absence will be felt, not only by those with whom "^
he had lived intimately and to fftxom he was wholeheartedly jattachedf but also^^^ ^
by the Polish youth to whom he was a true leader* ./ ^-^ r^.mM v^ -^ 50
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fUMval Mrrioes for tha lata Andrew Ttesz, proMinant Polish laadar in Ohiaaso,
vara liald am Saturday, Augoat 24, 1918« Dia daoaaaad was an old sattlar of
tha 8t« Aialbart oaannlty* Ha was saTsnty-thraa yaars of ago at tha tiaa of
14s daath; tha last thlrty-aigbt yaars of his llfa had baan spaat in St*
|||idbart*s parish. Tha funaral cortage sat out from his lata rasidaaea at 1658
Vaat 18th Straat, prooaading to St« Adalbart*s Oharoh. Iha ramains of #1^
dacaasad wara asoortad to ehoroh by tha BsTarand Casiair Qronkowski , pastor of
tha parish. Aftar a solamm raq^i6n mass tha body was laid to rast ia 8t«
Aialbart^s Oaaatary.
Mr* ffeasz laavas a widowi two soas^ and throe dauejhtars* Oaa of his sons,
Igsaoa ftassy is wall kmown in St* Adalbert's social and political airolas.
Ha is a elaxk of the manic ipal aotu^ in Ohieago. Iha other son, Francis
rrasSf le in the United States Havy. Many meabers of the family and friends
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JM^ti^floral pleeas and attended the funeral* Aaong those present were Jadgs
Xgnaoe Dankovskl; Ur. Jehn Pelka^ candidate for cleric of the ■oniclpal eonxt;
Sbr« JPlctor ShlUer and fanlly; Hr* Valentine Szynansklt director of the Polish
iCktiiMal Alliance; 7alentlne Laskowski^ candidate for the State legislature ^
.fxoofr^the Fifteenth Senatorial District; Joseph Esuainski^ clerk of the nonicipal
Jihf^^ twelve clerks fr<« the chief bureau of the mnicipal court; T. Danisch; ^
^aiaA naaor other prosiinent Polishf-Aasrican citizens* Telegraas of condolence .^
wepe sent by Frank Danisch^ chief oiBtk of the nunicipal court; Thoiaas p
Easperidci, county conmissioner; and Francis ^TdzewiOci of South Bend^ Indiana. %
Uy the departed soul of the late Andrew Frasz rest in peace!
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Bii fbUOTdng lettar was raoelTad with a ragjaest for jabXlttl^^^ In Dalaanllc i^
2Swlaj8kowy:
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^Irat allow aa to thank yon, gantlaiaan, for tha faith you haya plaead in wm^
aa oapabla of rapzaaanting tha Polaa in Gongraaa* I liaat to aiqpraaa aqr daap gj.
appraoiation af tha nobla intentiona tbat pzoq;)tad your auggaatlng ay eandidaey 2
for thia high offioa* I am daaply woTadi for I undaratand fully tha raapon-: co
aibilitiaa that fall to tha nan who will ba callad upon for thia high off ioa| §
aapaoially in tha noat obangaabla tinea in tha hiatozy of tha world, at a>^^ ^
ooaant whan tha fata of luropa and Anarioa ia baiag waighad, at a noment whan
Poland, torturad and auffaring, ia ariaing from har graTa, har aania outatratehad
^o ua for halp« .-, ■ ...-^^ ^^-.^ -i.^.,.
**auidad by thia faaling alona, that ia, by tha deaira to aarra tha courae and
not by paraonal aabition, I allowad xayaalf to ba parauadad two yaara ago to
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Dzlmnilc Zwlaakowy. July 27, 1918.
aooept the oandldaoy for this office » with a sacrifice on my part of much
tine and aoney^ Ify election was assured^ but the underhand work of a few
ward politicitna, notiTated by jealousy and selfishness, caused bqt defeat.
*Tes*-* as was the case two years ago, so this year there cannot be the slightest C
Idoubt that I would be elected if the Poles of the Eighth Congressional District
stand behind me as one nan, if there would be none of that underhand work*
Vboerrer says, otherwise is not telling the truth — he does not want a Polish l^
CongressiBttn. Unfortunately » without the unananisious and haroonious effort of ' ^
all the Poles in the lighth District, all endeaTors coid sacrifices on^the part
of qyself and mr friends can be of no avail. Sren supposing I could devote
all of ny tiwe to the cawpaign^ and could spend flO,000, I would still be
taking a risk* I would try to conTince every Pole in the Eighth District,
iand I know that I couldr- but this would entail a great amount of work and
sacrifice on w part. Neither ny financial resources nor iqy physical condition
peandts this.
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^A^§t£^ Boret I tbank the Polish press aad the oitlzenry^ hut for the foregoing
^rearfbns, I aa foxoed to deollae the candldaoy for XTalted States Congressaan.
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1*4^ mTTiTP IL KSYCKI HOKOHED
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M* Esyoki, advertising manager for the Alliance publications and
^widely knonn in both Polish cuid American circles » was higlily honored recently
, by being appointed to the State Coimoil of Defense Publicity Committee for
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pand trustworthy men, known for their unqtialif ied loycdty to this cotmtzy,
"iare called.
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mihe task of the NationciL Defense Committee is to aid actively in providing
far 91W9IJ one of this count ry*s wartime needs. The appointment of Ksycki to
this Committee is singularly appropriate, for he is fulJ^y capable and will do
the Polish element here credit.
We extend our congratulations to him upon being thus honored.
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Narod Polskl. Feb. 13, 1918.
N. L. PlOTROWSKI, OUR NEW PRESIDENT
The Roman-Catholic Union of America has elected its new president, on
whom Narod Polski, weekly newspaper, commented in various publications./
About hin is printed a long article, but very truly, consciously, without
mixture of his political activities. Any member of the Roman-Catholic
Union wDuld be very curiotis to know a brief story from his lifetime
activities y in order to make a true Judgment about the new leader of the
Roman-6atholic Union.
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Kr. M. L« Piotrowski was bom at Bnina, province of Boxen. He came here
to America as a 19 year old boy. His first education received in Notre ^^
Dame, later in Valparaiso, where he received academical degree , with title
doctor of both laws.
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III B 1 Naiod PPlski. Feb* 13, 1918.
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II A 2 Before he started his practice of law, he was professor of ^
mathematics and grammer in St. Thomas College, St* Paul, Minn*
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Since 1892 Mr* N. L* Piotrowski has been permanent reoiidattt: of the city
of Chicago as a lawyer conducting his professional duty with great success*
For four years he was city attorney in Chicago* To the Roman-Catholic r.
Ibion he already belonged and was twice a managing officer of this
institution* In a short time after assuming duty as a manager of this
organization in 1910, there was discovered a large embezzlement in thisr^-
Institution* The executive officers during that administration of said '
institution in a full agreement with two conventions have given instructions
t9^him to prefer charges in the Criminal Court against all the embezzlers* -
On account of this crimina). charge two criminal processes were started
and both were conducted by him, and were successfully finished for the
Roman-Catholic Union* Mr* N« L* Piotrowski, as a lawyer acting and d
conducting, won both processes and saved over $50,000 for the R. C* U* , l
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II A 2 money which would otherwise have been lost. In all national
Polish affairs he has been very actiTe# He published articles
in' loeii American newspapers in defense of his countrymen living here
in emigration* ^ '" ...,,, ^ ,.^
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Two years ago he waS selected and sent to Europe as a reporter ^ delegate,
and representative of the Herald and Examiner and seven other big news-
papers from here to investigate the existing conditions of Polish alffairs
and its relations to other states of Europe* This trip lasted over seven
months, during which time he visited all the countries of Europe , except
Germany, and conferred with leaders and politiciansi His remarkable re-
flections and observations have been published and printed in English news
s^tTr>r\fn^^ '^'r]ti^f?a Tor V-^r^ . ■;r-a^:V 'U,l 'ro.-.sa ^s^r'.'^ >:'^^- ^.:^-T' need, that
Mr, N. L. Pio%rbwski visited tWwhite HoWe in Washlngto D. C, and
conferred with the Presidents of the United States of Araerica; once with
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1^ Few months ago lir. N« L* Piotrowski organized and established a Polish
'( ^institution on a firm basis; a unique institution of its kind among
^lish people here, and its name is The Great Lakes Insurance Company*
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Without doubt Piotrowski can do very much more helping our institutions
and defending our coiintry against unfrieudly attacks in the foreign and
domestic press* -
Wm President Wilson announced for the firit time his candidacy for
presidenty, and before his campaign, Mr« N« L« Piotrowski was among the
first Polish citizens who offered to support Mr# Wilson; Piotrowski was
strongly critized for this. Today all Polish people are convinced that
President Wilson is the best friend the Polish people have*
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DEATH OF 3. ZAHAJKEEWICZ
Vt. 3. Zaha Jkiewicz , a man of letters » pedegogue and a very deserving
worker in the field of Polish schools, Polish theatricals, and an "^
organizer of Polish youth in Chicago, died in this city on October 2,
at 2:25 A. M«, after long suffering*
His name is known with certainty in every important Polish colony in
America, especially through his numerous popular stage productions so
desirably played on the amateur stages; in Chicago the news of his
passing away was the cause of great mourning among the widest circles
of his foster children and students, today already holding prominent
positions, as well as the many co-*workers in the field of science and
many Polish organizations •
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Born in April, 1861, at Stanislawowo in Galicia, he attended ^
schools in Ebloinyi and Hbrodenko, and later in Stanislanowo the professional^
secondary schools and the teachers* seminary. From the time he was 13 ^
years of age he was forced to take care of himself through giving private
lessons. He received his school certificate with honors and became a
teacher first in Dolino, and afterwards in Stanislawowo, finally in
Lwow, at the S. Piramowicz School* At that time he wrote several boojcs
for the public, in the Polish and Ruthenian languages, recommended by the
Provincial School Council; besides this he wrote pamphlet verses ^
especially for humoristic publications, and for a few years he was
editor of Swiatelko (Li^t), a periodical for children and youth, es-
tablished in Stanislawowo and afterwards edited in Lwow.
Mr. S. Zahajkiewicz came to Chicago in 1889, brought here as a teacher
to St. Stcuiislaus Kostka School by the Order of Resurrectionist Bothers
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j^^ on the recommendation of His Excellency ReT« Puzyna, the later
^cardinal, famous in his very first years for his literary works and his
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Interment at St* Adalbert *s Cemetery*
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BODT Of m LA9X SZCSSST ZAHAJXICTIOZ IHTERRBD AT ;^
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JEto foneral of Ssezesaj Zaba Jkiowlez » well kwm to Aaarloaa Poloala as a i^
INrfbgosMy draaatist^ rngMiofr^ poet, and journalist ^ was held yesterday at ^
tlMi 8%. Stanislaus Eostlca clmroh* ▲ modest group of friends and relatlTes C
attended, lor all the work and saorlf loe that he gaTe to the Polish elSMiat ;g
herot his faaeral miglak haTs been a more laposlag oae# Bat— sueh Is the o
reward of those who work with their peas» liio give their talent » their hearts, ^
and their souls for the enllcpitenmeat of the people. Cij
SoToral of the parish priests partlolpated In the funeral eereowvyt uhloh '
was beautified also by the slmglag of the organlnlsts* eholr. The editors
of Dslgmlfc ZwlaiJcony. BaleiBUk Chloayrtcl. and H. K. 211otnloklt editor of
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The body of the deoeased was laid to rest In St. Adalbert's ilnietery# Hay
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*^im Haagr eridenees of his fraitful wozkt for lAtioh^ daring his lifetiae^ he .^
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Pml»imlk 2wlazkowy> Oct* 2, 1917«
SZDTMSKI ZAHUEIXVICZ DUB
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8Z0Z6AZ17 Zahajkiawiez^ writer, tMoher, and onetiaa aotire worker in the
Polish eduoationaly dnaatie, and yontli. organization fields in CMcago^
died yesterday at 2:S5 in the noming after a long illness. His nana is
(well known in erery one ef the lasrger polish settleaents in Aseriea, es- ^^^
[specially beea«se of the popular plays that he wrote^ which were well adapted
to the Polish sMitoar stage* in Chicago, news, of his death has deeply
■i. touched his aany friends, onetiae pupils of his, who now occupy important
positions in life, as well as a great many of his colleagues in the edu- g
t catienal field and in many organizations*
iSzczesur SSahaJkiewicz was bom in Stanislawow in Qalicia Austrian-occupied
Polamj^^ln April, 1861* He reoeiTOd his elementary oducatTon in Eolomia and
Horodenko, later attending teachers* seminary at Horodenko* From thet^ i ^
thirteenth year of his life on, he was forced to support himself, which he
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did by glTiag priTmte lesaoim. He passed his examinations with high hoiiors^
howerer, and became a teaoher, first in Dolina^ later in Stanislawow and
Jezapoly then again in Stanlslavov, and finally, in Drow« During this time,
he wxote a number of books for the common people in the polish and Rathenian
languages* His books were highly commended by the ^^elis^National Sducational
Council* In addition to these writings, he contributed much to polish iMMrous
periodicals , and for sereral years was editor of swiatelko ^he Little Light7>
a periodical for children and adolescents which was first published in ~*
Stanislawow and later in Lwow*
Zahajkiewicz Came to America and to Chicago in 1889 ; he was brought here by
the Resurrection Fathers to take the post of teacher in the St« Stanislaus
Eostka parochial school, and from that time on ^he worked usefully and fruit-
fully among the Polish people in Chicago* He became Tory well known in the
first years of his stay here through his many literary compositions and his
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woxk aaong the youth*
The funeral will be held tonorrow, October 3^ from the home of the de-
ceased at 901 Newton Street* The body will be taken to St* Stanielaua
Eoatka church and then to St* Adalbert* a cenetery*
We extend alncerest condolences to his bereayed widow and children* Hty
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A joodest but extremely high«»8^pirited f eceptlon iias held yesterday at the
St. Stanislaus Ebstka Auditorium by a group of friends in honor of the
well-known and unlTersally respected Reverend Rector W. Zapala, on occasion
of the twentieth anniyersary of his ordination as a friest.
At the hall we noticed representatives and delegates frcM various elements
of Folonia* No one was missing, except perhaps those whose duties called
them elsewhere, or those who could not come bteause of work or of great dis-
tance* It would be difficult to name everyone, and so we shall not name any-
one; thus no one will be slighted.
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A vesry large group of friends of Rector Zapala was seated at the long tables,
with himself in the place of honor, always merry and hearty, drawing everyone
to himself, so that every one can say of him, **He is ours, he is the favorite
and the representative of all of us.**
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D8l»nnik Zwlaakowy, JUob 13, 1917.
After tha beaedletlon^ and after an extramaly modest supper , oonslstlng^
merely of *'Aeeop*8 tongaes** and nhite coffee, had been consuaed, F* fiarot
editor of The Hiitlon and secretary of the coanlttee of citizens that had
aarranged the reception » arose to explain the purpose of the gathering and
describe, in heartfelt words, the serrices of the celebrant 9 calling upon
S* AdaAkiewics, president of the comaiittee, to act as toastmaster* Then
vflowed a series of sincere addresses by Tarious persons, which formed, ^^ >
more or less, a colorful mosaic of their feelings toward the well-belOTcd
^celebrant, a sort of wreath of sweet-scented flowers bestowed upon him who,
by his wholehearted efforts and sacrifice for the Polish cause, had Justly
earned them» ^•"■^-.;^^^"-^" u=--;;*'.^:''"^ /^■■; v ■ -.... ^i^^. ■...- /..a. .■?'.. -• :>.^tr':?-"-^ ._
The BeTerend Stanislaus Sobieniowski , pastor of St. Ilary*s church of Wilkes
Barre, FennaylTania, who had come to Chicago especially for this occasion,
tpoke sincerely and from the heart, expressing best wishes in behalf of the
Polish Union, which has its headquarters in Wilkes Barre* Peter Eostenkowski ,
president of the Polish Roman Catholic Union, presented Reverend Zapala with
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the reeelpt for a seven-passenger automobile of considerable value , that
had been purchased for him from a voluntary collection taken up among his
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The Polish leader, John F« Smulski, a close friend of the celebrant, spoke
ardently and patriotically as usual. He perhaps, knows Zapala best from'
his efforts in behalf of the Polish cause, which makes one see, in the cele-
brant, one of those PoliM upon whom the pyes, not only of American Polonia,
but of all Ibland, are turned today* r^ ^ ^^
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The Beverend Francis Grordon, pastor of St. Mary of the Angels Church, and ^^
the one most intimately acquainted with the work of the rector, spofee, as
did Stanislaus Szwajkart, editor-in-chief of Dziennik Ohicagoeki , Reverend
Pyterek, pastor of St. Helenas Church, and J. Przyprawa, editor of Dziennik
Zwiazkowy, Lack of time prevented the calling of other speakers, who would
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to the celebrant In Ills happy work.
Ilmall7» He^erend 2tepala hiaaekf spoke » thanking the gathering In words
ehoked by emotion for the expressions of good will and the wonderful gift %*
that had been bestowed upon him. In his address ^ he spoke of the inf lu- ^
enoes that direoted him in his spiritual work years ago, and in his nation- ^
alistio work todiy, and haTing before him always as examples, such men of ^
his order as Kajsiewics, Semenenko, Kalinka, and Fawlicki, he solemnly S
TOwed not to deriate from his chosen path and to continue, so long as his lu , ^
strength lasts, to work for the cause that is dear to us all. He praised ^
the services of the Polish press which, through its great influence, imbues
in the people the convictions that we. all believe in today, and called for
greater effort, which is the sweeter because of the results irtiich we can iwrn-
j-/.;- . already ' aee« ^^v «^,il^jt^iJrf » ^i-^u-w,-* ->^?^'::^ ^•^^■'^- •'•• r ■/..-" i:^^i^:^^ wi^^n^.. -fu«Xi-?i-» -L-u^sy a^ts/'v^i •^■.^
I i The ardent and enthusiastic address of the celebrant was applmded frequently
and his strong and commanding words tbmehM the souls of eversrone, awakening
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^During the coarse of tlio prograSf the Filaret Choir , nnder the direction of
Professor &• Bybowlaky appeared sereral times » making still more pleasant ^
: with the beautlfnl tones of Its singing, the already pleasant erenlng^ In
addition to the Illaret Choir » a quartet, consisting of the Banrlg and
Kbndzlorskl brothers of St« Stanislaus Parish, sang*
Oaring the Intermission, Secretarr Bare read telegrams from many indlTlduals,
among mhlch were sincere good wishes from Faderewskl, Dr« T. ?• I^onczak of
Baffale, the Polish Union, of Wilkes Barre, and others*
It Is onfortosate that we mast cut short the description of the pleasant time
we spent last erenlng* Truly, one nerer forgets such moments* They serre to
spur one on, for It can be seen that, today, the public recognizes the efforts
of men while they still IItw, Instead of later placing wreaths upon their
monnments* It can be seen that those are spurred on who ''did fall amid
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On tho ertAing of June 6, a banquat was held in honor of the ailrer wedding
annlTeraary of Frofeeaor and icra. William B. Day» at the Sherman Hotel. ..
Frofeaaor Day is director and secretary of the Uniyersity of Illinois iSchool
.^Sf'-- of Phaxmaey faculty » and the banquet was arranged by the Alumni Association
of the Sohool of Pharmacy* At this banquet « eie^ prizes were awarded to
: students for proficiency in their studies • . i,c v . nm
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The gold medal offered by the Alumni Association for the highest average
(oTor 95) was awarded to Miss Josephine M# Dyniewicz. This is the first
gold medal to be awarded in ten years • During the coarse of these years ,
none of the students attained an arerage of more than 95« \ ^^ o^:'\
The second prize, a raluable microscope for use in pharmacology and materia
medieat offered annually by Herman fry, was awarded to Hiss Harriet A«^#^
Dymlewicz, who mlao attained an aresrage of orer 95, though slightly les#
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Hiss Harriet 9 viho is twenty-one years of age and Hiss Josephine, who is
eighteen, are daughters of Edwin H« Dyniewicz, responsible official in the
Department of Internal Rerenae and Mrs. Anna (nee Lewandowski) Oyniewioz, and
granddau^ters of the venerable publisher, Walter Dyniewiez*
This yearns class consists of seventy-eight men and eight women students*
Among the men there is one Pole, Richard jOiminski, and among the women, three
Polish girls, the aboTe-memtioned sisters and Uiss B* Ostrowski, sister of
Doctor Ostrowski of Hammond, Indiana*
The exercises closing the school year will be held at the Studebaker Theater
on June 9, at 10:30 in the morning; students from the colleges of Medicine,
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A fOLB NOimiATED TO THE BOABD OF SDDCATION
lit. V festexday Mayor Harrison nomliiated two manibers to tho board of education, ona
^^«P vhon Is our wall-known eountxyaMn, Or* Stephen R. Pletrowiez*
\, BMau8« lie has distisguished liiBself in the medical prof easion, he was recently
noMlnated superintendent for the home of the feeble minded in Dunning*
The office vhich has been taken oyer by Dr« Pietrowicz was Tacated by Attorney
Juliusz Smietanka in order that the latter might giTe all his time and attention ^
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Dzieiinik Zwlazkowy^ Nov. 1, 1913 •
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At last, after a long waiting, one public office vxas given to a Pole*
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A few days ago Governor Dunne appointed Dr. Adam Szwajkart a member of the
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resided in Chicago for over 27 years; he is a noted physician and well known
among Chicago's Poles, is a member of the Polish National Alliance, and for .^
several years he was tlie physician-general for the Polish Roman Catholic Union*
We hope that , as a member of the State Soarfi of Health, Dr. Szwajkart will
bring his countrymen a great honor.
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rrow, Janoary 18tli| will the 50th anniTersary of the Batriaonlal union
if Ladlslas DynievieSi ona of the first Poliah pioneara, nho, with Albert ina /
Crygiar-Dyniewioz rendered great sarricea in developing the Poliah settle* ^i
aent In Chicago*"^^ ":?:'; -.r'^.r'^^' ' ' - ^'- " ''" " '"^'"-^ ••^v.^.^a .3t
Ladlalaa Syniewids/ now retired, resides in Cragin, raising flowers as a
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!nr» I)ynlawlas las bom near Gtoiesno, i&ere hla father waa^he Mptrinkadiilixit
After the failore'^bf the Jaxmary l&snrreetibn, in 1831, the PitaSita'dollrillnt
persecuted all Polea living in the Polish section taken by Pruaaia* Toung
Dyniawicz waa aalzed and recruited into the Pruaaian Amy from which he later
eicapad* He and hia young wife then ejalgrated to Ajnarica landing in New TDirk
on May 12th, 1866, pannilesa and without a Job; *A short time later he ca^e to
Chicago and secured ei^loyment at the McCormick Harrester Worka.
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Xa 1872, I^lowiez porehased a snail book store from Peter Elolbasa, who at
that tliie was city treasorer. The following year he published the first
Pcaish nBimprnper in Chicago; the Qazeta Polska (Polish Gazette), which set
wi|th reaarkable sueceee. Ihe first editors of his paper were such noted
writers as: Agaton Giller, Vladislaus Mlkowskl, Gregoary Saolski, Dooejko,
Henry Kalusowski and Ladislas Plater*
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Hany articles appearing in the Gazeta Polska, written by Agaton Gilier and
Andrzejkowicz, created the idea to organize the Polish eleaent in Chicago* ;
which%esulted in the birth of the Polish National Alliance* Dyniewicz was
the organizer and secretary of the first group of the P.N«A., and a menber
of the oon&ittee for the building of St. Stanislaus church, the oldest PoliUi
Catholic church in Chicago*
Tononrow, Ifr* Dyniewicz, the oldest Polish pioneer of Chicago, will celebrate
his 50th weddias anniTorsary in the midst of his family circle of sons,
daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren-»48 altogether*
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St. Stanislaus hall, on Wednesday^ October 25, at 8 P.M.
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program of the concert will be Mrs. Bose Ewasigroch, soprano; Miss J« I^iewics,
pianist; Mrs* A. Haevel->Chapek,pianist; Prof* J. H. Chapek. violinist; M. Lusk^
violinist; E« Chapek, violinist; and the well known choir Pilareci, under the
direction of B. Zalewsklt This program is select and varied.
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Dziennlk Zvri.azkowy. July 26, 1911,
THE V/ORLD'S OUTSTANDING BRIDGE DESIGNER IS A POLE
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We have received from the Morning Oregonian a clipping with a portrait
of *Mr» Modrzejewski, the v;orld-reno\med bridge designer and a description
of the great bridge Vihich he is building in Portland, The editor of that .
journal praises highly the v;ork of the famous Pole, who Is enjoying the .
fame of being the best bridge builder in iimerica. : ■; ^^
Mr, R, Modrzejewski is the son of a Polish actress who died in California
two years ago. He is a member of the Polish National Alliance, group 504,
and a resident of Chicago,
Besides the bridge in Portland, Ore,, Mr, Modrzqjev/ski is also building a
very large bridge across the St, Lavn?ence river in Montreal, Canada.
The old Montreal bridge that had been constructed over that river by an
English engineer fell down two years ago, then the Canadian government
made a contract with lilr, ifcdteejev/ski, for constructing another bridge.
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M bridges.
I ,,,^ Those two contracts keep I^, Modrzejewski very busy and for that reason
^■^ i he is very seldom seen in Chicago, and the Poles have no opportunity to
*-^*:? meet their distinguished countryman.
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^OLISEL ARCHABOLOGIST'S COLLEiCTION AT lOEWEERRr LZERAIO^
Another Wight Polish star has appeared on the American horizon; one more
student and worker, Dr« Z. Zaremba from Riverside, Illinois.
'In the past twenty years. Dr. E* Zaremha has made many expeditions into :
Mexico, in search of the remains of an extinct race of people, their culture ^^
and olTilization*
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This tireless scientist discovered on Santa Catalina Island the origin of ^
an Indian tribe^ the Aztecs, about whose beginning the archaebl^jilsts wif^illn 1^^^"^ /
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Sr# Zaremba' s collections of skins, parchments, hieroglyphics and other '
objects, bring to light many facts pertaining to Aztec migrations and their
permanent settlements*
Ee also unearthed crypotograms relating to their origin, life and development*
Many of these manuscripts cover the period from the sixth to the sixteenth
centarite *andL contain most interesting information*
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early inhabitants of Mexico. Or. Karol Zaremba's scientific collections
are now on exhibition at the Hewberry Library in Chicago.
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TO BISHOP-EI£CT RHOEB
tn behalf of the groat honor bestowed upon a Polish priest who will in a
few days be eonseorated the first Polish bishop in Amerieat the fo
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That to the world a Sobieski gave;
Proa Islam's power Christendom to save." '^
Where Kosoiuszko and his gallant band
For freedom's oause made memorable stand;
And prinoe and priest cuid peasant t true and braye»
Unflinohing faoed the dungeon or the grare
Rather than tamely>ebear the helot's brand
'Tis meet a prelate boasting Irish blood
Shall give to theeV^the consecrating ritet
For* like fair Polandt Ireland aye has stood
For faith and counlTry foremost in the fight
So, erer linkedt may Celt ^md Pole be true
To Oed and home as symbolized in you*
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consecrated as M shop on the 29th day of July of this year, at 10 A.M. at the
Holy lave Cathedral*
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assisted by bishops aad priests of nany different nationalities and ftom
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tostorda^ aftomooay itlfii.il it was too lato to inform the pooplo through
tho Ptfliah paper whloh iNia on proas, wo rooolTod tho inforaatioa hy
tolophono that tho poatifioial off loo n<»iinatodr Rot* Pathor Paul Rhodo ;%
bishop of tho Ghioago arohdioooso* We oan oongratulato tho Host Rot# ^^^^^^^^ -
Atthor Paal Rhodo wholohoartodly that of all tho Polish priosts in tl^ ^ ^^
Dnltod Statos ho was tho first one to ho ordainod a Mshop« ^^^'m^-M^-'-'^^
Wo wholohoartodly oall this tho gloatost and happiost monont of our
liTOSt as in Bishop Rhodo wo hsTo tho most digiifiod roprosontatiro
of tho Polish olorgy in tho Catholio hiorarohy in tho Unitod StatoSt
ono who, aiiong all Polish priosts in Chioago* is tho nost undorstanding
and roasoaahlo* Tho thing that is most important is that aftor all
the so yoars that tho Polish pooplo haro workod hard and undortakon
OTory stop to haild and uphold tho Roman-Catholio roligion« thoy haTO
at last roooirod thoir reward by haring a Polish bishop at tho Chioago
arehdloooso, and they should hare more than one bishopt oonsidoring
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tto naiber of ;Ppllsk ohorohes, schools and Polish Cftthollos in Chioago*
He oaaaot holdback our true feelings and the happiness that is in oar
hearty without first thanking Ms Bxcellency J« E« Archbishop Qaigley,
through whose efforts we now haTc in Chicago the first Polish bishop*
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At last our knocking on the door of the Pope's palace has been answered
and fulfilled* The delegates who made the trip to Rone to assist the
efforts of Archbishop Quigley in nominating a Polish pricfst as bishop
ef Chicago instead of a priest from some other nationality $ »»t with
plenty of opposition in Rome* The Pope consented to the request of
Archbishop Quigley, who sternly stated that in order to quiet the
demands of thousands of Polish Catholics in Chicago as well as in the
United StateSf their effort and faith in the Roman-Catholic religion
must be repaid and *I demand that Father Rhode be made bishop of
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The people kxLcm that Arohbishop Qulgley aent a llyt of all priesta la
Chloago that had the qualifleatlons required for the position of
bishop# Hs earefolly studied this list and at last eane to the eon-
olusionthat Father Rhode had the best qualifioations and underlined
his naaot whioh was sent to the Pope to reoeiVe the final signature^
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piness and sueoess in his new undertaking*
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ererlastinlt erities who oan nerer be satlsfiedt but always find some
mistake with other people's pr«M>tions* People should not feel that
way* they are only one against the majority; in other words* it is
only a loss of time and results in hard feelings*
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Va are saro that almost all the Polish Catholios are the happiest
group of people in America when they hear this good news* Polish people
from all parts of the United States are planning to take an active
j^art in the prooession in Chicago preceding the ordaining of Father
Rhode as the first Polish bishop of Chicago and the United States*
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JOHir SMiriiSKI, OUR CIT7 ATTORNET
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Looking oTer the lires of prominent men of our oityt it is easy to
see that progressiTo oharaoters have never laeked opportunitiest and that
opportunities have not signified so mueh as the man himself and the prob«-
lems of professionalf industrial and financial life in Chioago'have been
solved in many nays hy the ability of Polish individuals • With the expansion
of trade f the need of capital for building up and maintainixig many gigantic
industries and institutions t there has arisen a need for coneerted efforts t
but the personal factor has alimys been important* The financial Institutions
of this city have played an important and most helpful partt and one of the
men of finanoial integrity is John F« Saanlskit banker and lamjrert irtiose
career is interesting and is tjrpical of modem progress and advancement*
Alert and enterprising* he utilised the opportunities offered in this city
for both business and professional advancementt and . in each has attained
thereby notable success • Integrityt energy and determination have con-
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publishing business here in Ghioago with his father# He continued in this
field of aotivity for five years # and then engaged in teaching at the
St« Stanislaus school for one year«
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iriiich he is presidenfc^ Mr* Smulski served as alderman from the 16th ward
two terms and from the 17th wardt one term« Hs now is serving as oi'fy
attorney* an office irtiich he won in the year of 1903#
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Via. J. Jozwiakowski Candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court on the
Deaiocratip Ticket.
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▼indent J.Joswiekoweki comes froa Posnaa, He was born in the town of Lokow at
ftolancsa la the year of 1872. -
Ihen Vincent was 12 years eld hi^ father died. A few days later he also lost
his Bother; He was left alone in this world. His grandmother decided to care for
himt she then took him with her to America, arriving in the early summer of iSg^t
first in Brooklyn, later moTing to Morris, 111., and finally settling in Chicago,
in May 1886.
At the age of I3 he went to work in factories and stores, the longest period
of eflqpl0yanl^*^«£^ one firm was with Marshall Yield & Co.,. He spent most of his
leisure time for education. In the evenings he attended the Athenaeuff college.
In this manner he gained the brightness and nobility he now possesses. At the age
of 20 he accepted an office of secretary at St. Stanislaus School a year later he
received a position in the cleric office of the Superior Court, in Cook County, from
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there in the year 1897 he left for the personal l)ureau of the Xleetorlal Commission.
He possessed his eiril service examinations in March 1898 and was gi yen the position
of clerk in the Office of Collections of water taxes. He remained at this office
- till December I90I when he resigned, to take office as an cussistant editor of the
^lltiMl^ Chicagoski. at which task he presently remains.
In spring of the year 1903f he was urged and supported hy a great majority of
his fellow«>countrymen to the position of city's counsellor. Here he was controlling
member ftr the streets of the Ticinity on the South side. Aside of this he was a
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During his two year term as a city coTinsellor, he proved himself w W a capable
energetic and public servant. We are all aware of his good work, through the columns
of all various Chicago's newspc^ers.
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Tor the past many years, living among the American Fdlonia« he was active in many
organisations. He is a director of the P.H,K. ojgganisation. Qen. secretary of the
Polish Alma-Mater Org, member of many other local Te«^hor|;ani sat ions, manager of the
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of St>Staniglaii8, ^:
He is married and is proxid of the fact that "he possesses two children* He
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The' Polish-4>oaocratic lea^e of this county, places him on their ballot, for
clerk in the Cirooit Court. We know you shall give him your brotherly support, in
achiering this office. His financial position won't allow him to spend as much for
the campaign, as his rivals can« But in spite of this we know you will support
your honest, energetic servant, your countryman. . ' 2 * ^^^?^^^^^^
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J'oUb T« aDulskl yesterday transmitted to fiiyor Simne and the counell his
resignation as city attorney* The resignation will be accepted and the
office will lapse under the new charter act, which makes the office of
corporation coimsel the city law department and abolishes the office of
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Kr« Smuiskl Is the Republican nominee for state treasurer and expects In
a few days to glTe his entire time to the pending campaign. Isadore^ .
%Himes, Mr. Staulskl^s first assistant, resigned Monday* Mrf ^^{^|^|^^
Rimes Is one of the Republican nominees for municipal court Judge* ^^ri^'^
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Ur* Smulski in taking his leave of office reports that from May 1 until^
Oct* 1 hie office has disposed of 804 cases , with total judgments against^^^^ ^
the city of $153>171* This showing is made as against judgment's aggridr^ "^
gating ♦506,302*35 in l899f $600,173.16 in 1900, $546,968.06 in 1901, ''
♦848,775 in 1902 1 from Jan. 1, until April 21, 1W3, $312, 965^ "^^^^^^
Smulskl assumed the duties pf hie off ice April 21, 1903# ^',.%^' T" ,,. >
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^Jf§ij^. the remainder of the year 1903 under my incumbency,** Ibr* Smulski
reports, *we disposed of one-third more cases than in the preceding part
oif the year and the judgments against the city were |192,348{ in 1904 the^
judgments against the city were $280,891; in I906 we disposed p^ 1,046
cases, with total judgments of $268,415^ In I906 from the firs% day of
January to the first day of October we have disposed of 804 QaseB and.
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"When I assumed the duties of city attorney I foiind upon the dockets of the
courts nearly 39OOO cases pending against the city of Chicago* We have
reduced the number of pending cases so that there are now little ^ ^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^
over If 500 cases pending. As to the number of cases brought, the persistent
defense made by the city attorney's office against personal injury liti*
gations reduced the average numbers of suits brought against the city w
over sixty per cent, so that while in former years the number of cases
brought averaged 100 a month, during the nine months of 1906 the average
has been reduced to thirty-one per month*
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"The force of the city attorney's office is now well equipped and has the
disposition of llt[igation against the city well in hand* The men are well
trainedy and the day of big Judgments against the city of Chicago is a
thing of the past* The average Judgment against the city in former years
was anywhere from $1,000 to $X,500» The average Judgment during I903,
1904, 1905 and I906 has been gradually reduced until it is now below
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The work of the city attorney's office has already been practically
transformed to the office of the corporation counsel^, - Mr* Smulski expects
to make an active campaign although he is figuring upon a large majority
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our olrolo tko ipaoraUo Potor KlolbMsat iriio m a oaptaift of tbo Unitod StetM
Mcnlif im tlui Ihlom Angrt diiri«c tiio OItII Hurt as aoabor of tho Thirtiotli Stato
£ost«lalPtaro of tho Stato of niiaolo« aad irarioiu offlooo hold ^ hln i& Umi
ol% of Cbiooco} ao a ooorotasy of polloot oitjr troaoarort saporrloor of York
Vovm 1b tto oi"^ of ObioagOf aldonMOit telldiais ooadooloiior and noatbor of tho
Boafd of Looal SqproroaoatOt alwqro^dlotiQsaiohod hiwolf with patriotiiSt the
oaro of pahlio wolfarot nnoolfioh and faithfalt worthy of poihlio tmott aad:
Ihoroao hooaooo of his doath tho pooplo of tho Stato of IlliBoio lost aa aUot
asofal sad oxoaplaijr oitisoa» ^^^^
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thorof OM ho it rosolTod that wo aro sorry hooanso of tho doath of Bstor
Kiolbassa aad ozpross to this widow aad his grisdr«»strioksa faaily oar oacprossioA
of sywfatlqr# Bo it also rosolrod that tho said rosolntioa proporly writtoa ho soiit
to «io widow of tho doooasod#
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Tha oity ooonselort Hr* John F# Sanlskit has the sapporb of nearly all |
the Republicans in Chloago» Last night a Republican banquet was held in the
Scheenhcfen Hall# ..- ^ - :,,-,. v:*^?^-^
Abio^ these present were: James Reddickt Judge SerensoUt Peter 01scn|- :^q
.#« JSi«jM^ Jv Wrinet Brundage« WilliamSf Senator Haas, state counselor Heal3l>^|
Abel DaTis^ Judge IfoBveUt Oscar Hebelt lohn Lynn, Phillip Garnert Senator
C^pbellt George AndersoUt Jamas Peasct Aldermaut Raymer, Larson and Sitts«
Ihen the question was asked as to the next mayor in Chicago, there were "^'^l^
yells of *John P# Sanlskit John P# Smulski*" .-, ■■:-yy:]:ym.^_^.
Ihe uproar became an ovation. :^/>^^.
Short speeches were made by Jaoaes Roddick and Judge UcEwen indorsing
Smulski, and Williams proposed a toast«
]Ir» SflEilBki spoke briefly, omitting mention of poUtios#
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IH THRSt RITOLUTIONS PASSES AlAT^-r/ ijsj: fo-r -tJ^tX&r.prrcY^fel..^ .,,, ,^^,,^^ ,^. t
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Tith the cpffln borne by six of his grandchildren, the bddy of Ifathiae
Rewendoveki) 101 years old, vas taken, yesterday, to its last resting'
place • His widow^ 97 years old, six sons and forty«-two grandchildren and
great-grandchildren surrire him* Gathered about his bedside, Saturday
vfaen he died, vere more than fifty of his deseendflintsi^ ^The funeral took |
place from the home, 468 listen Avenue* v^^i ^ -i-*^^.^ s^- *^ -.* ^..^ «. >.P^,f^
Ihirty-four years of Revandowski*s earlier life were spent in fighting
for the freedom of his native land, and it is believed that he vas the
sole surviving participcuit of the first three revolutions in Poland* -M^^^^
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ri liiii lJHrl830 that Rsvandowski enlisted as a private in the Polish ixmf^
General Eoaeinssko was his commander , and for valor performed in the first
Jbattle of the reTolution, he vas promoted.'^ 'to, the^^ Ix^^b h^g^m*
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The seeond attend on the part of Poland to throw off the yoke of hei^
oppressor found &evandowaki one of the first Tolunteers, and in the ^7;
contest of 1844) he was an active participant* After the suppression 6t%
the movement 9 Revandowski spent years traveling through Poland in the in-
terests of the revoltttion&iry party* The uprising of I863 found Rewandow-
ski in the ranks 9 and in the last battle of the revolution, he was wounded
while leading a charge and was left on the field* ^ %
Gtaptured by the Russians, Hewandowski was held until his wounds had healed,
and he then was sent to the mines in Siberia* After three years of
servitude, he wais liberated through the efforts of the Roman Catholic
Church in his native land* ...
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: Mo sooner had he returned to Poland than he set about the forming of another
^^roYolution* He was seized by the Russians and bsmished to Siberia for
'life* It was in l874 that the dreary march to the mines began* The
party of prisoners suid guards had gone but a short distance when
Rewandowski escaped while the guards were asleep, and, with his wife,
came to America, settling soon after in Chicago*
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Boiislaus Zaloskit ivho was elected president of the Polish Tumere* Alliance
of Anerioa at the conrention held this week in this citjt is a local dsruggiet
at 4647 Ashland ATe*V^d one of the aetire Polish-Americans in this cit7#
He was bom in Bassian-Poland twen^nine years ago and was educated in the
gninasiiui or high school at fiarsaw* u ^ :?^ at ^e
He was heretofore president of the western circuit of the Polish ^ners* Al-
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FUNERAL OF PETER KIOLBASSA
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ifce^^feiatives and friends began to gather early in the morning at the
home of the deceased on Milwaukee Avenue, to once more look upon the
features of a true Pile and patriot , a man who broQght honor to all the
Polish people in America.
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The carriages kept driving up continually. A company of police, of whom
the deceased was ome a member, had stationed themselves there* The
cadets from St. Jolm Cantius parish arrived. A delegation of veterans *
from the Grand Array of the Republic came to give their last services to^^,
a soldier, a veteran of the Civil War. Then cams a band from St. Stanislaus
College, remembering the services rendered to that institution and to the
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P^^ in America* His pazrtners in public life casie also* There were also
•ptfishnt %h« mayor of the city of Chicago, Edward F. Dunne; City Attorney
Sflfelski, City Treasurer Blocki, City Collector Traeger, the brother of ^^
former mayoij Preston Harrison, the colleagues of the deceased in the ^ ,'■,
office of the Commissioner of Public Works, and thirty alderman, Milwaukee
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carried out the coffin and the funeral cortege started*
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First came the police, and after them the college band playing Ghppin's
Funeral March* After the Ijand walked Mayor Dunne, City Attorney SmuXaki,
Senator-Alderman Kunz and thirty other city officials « Then came the
administrative staff ofi the Polish Roman-Catholic Union and representatives
from various societies in which the deceased was both organizer and leading
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four horses and followed by seventy-two carriages • The cortege proceeded
frbia Milwaukee Avenue and Noble Street to St* Stanislaus Kostka^s church,
where thousands of people awaited it« The spacious church was filled with
people as they carried the coffin* The altar was covered with a shroud
and before the altar awaited fifty priests* The priests and ojrfanivW^^
sang the Requiem* -
His Excellency Rev* Archbishop Symon, a papal representative, walked into>&
the church accompanied by the Rev* Gronkowski and Rev* Lange, and behind r
him Bishop Muldoon, who in tui^ said the Holy Mass* Reverend Bienarz < '
was deacon, Reverend Ladon, sub^eacon; Reverend Nawrocki was in charge
of the ceremonial, and Reverends Kosinski and Truszynski were honorary
deacon and sub-deacon*
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After tH 6 mass Reverend Zapala ascended tbe pulpit and gave a beautiful
eulogy* Then 9 urtiile the bells were ringing in all the surrounding churches ^
the body was placed in the hearse and taken to St. Adelbert^s Cemetery to
the spot where it will rest»
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«pd service rendered by the. late Peter Kiolbassa*
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over the grave, fired by United States soldiers • Then the coffin was lowered
into the grave, the last prayers were said, and the thousands that filled
the cenetery dispersed.
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j^.tor Kiolbassai one of oar wob% pxoiolnent countrymen, not only azoong S
the Boles In Chicago , but throughout America » died on June 23rd » an ^
uprlQ^t and courageous citizen » who will be forever an honor to our P"
name in this country, who will also remain a model for all, an im-* -xj
peccable, honest, energetic worker, a man of good will, a faithful q
Catholic and a genuine, true Pole* co
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Peter Kiolbassa, was bom In the year 1837 in the village of Swibin
in Slazk (Silisia), a son of people of the soil; he came to America
with his parents in the year 1855 and settled in the town of Virgin
Uary in Texas, where Just one year before (1854) there was organized
the first Polish parish in America. Ur. Kiolbassa, soon making himself
acwuainted with local conditions, began to educate himself ^hthusiastically
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in the English and Spanish languages, knowing already Polish
and German* He was a clerk for some time In the city of Pledras Negras*
Tlien, after passing a teacher's examination, he was the first Polish ^
teacher and an organist In the first Polish school In Virgin l^ry» After fZ
the outbreak of the Civil War In 1862, he enlisted In the Confederate , > ^^
Army, and served one year In the Cavalry, but after being taken prisoner g
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received In turn the rank of sergeant, sergeant oa^or, officer and captain^ ^
in which capacity he served to the end of the war, until 1866^ taking part 2^
In all the major engagements* After the war, Mr* Klolbassa joined the
police force In Chicago as an adherent of the Republican Party, but wl^en
this iparty seemed to become more and more antl -Catholic and an enemy of
the emigrants from Europe, Mr* Klolbassa went over to the Democratic camp
with which he remained without change to' the end of his career and life*
In the year 1867 he was a sergeant and secretary to the Chief of Police,
but after two years he left for the place of his former residence In,^
Texas, where he was once more a school teacher and organist*
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After his return to Chicago, he again served on the paiice force,
and after two years he received an appointment to the Customs department,
in /which he remained for 16 years, dtiring vdiich time hs served two years
in the Illinois State Legislature* In 1891 he was nominated and elected
treasurer of the city df Chicago, and held this hi^ office with an honor
to himself and his fellow countrymen* He endeared himself to the city by
turning over tens of thouscuids of dollars in interest, whicji his pre- ,
decessors always kept for themselves by which act he gave a fine example of
his unselfishness*
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During the niiole span of his life Mr* Kiolbassa was alderman, supervisor,
building commissioner and commissioner of public works, at which position
he remained until his death* Th^se wide and very extensive public activities
did not hinder Ur. Kiolbassa from taking a lively and energetic action in
the affairs of his fellow countrymen, that is in the interest of the Polish
population in Chicago* On the contrary, the late ib« Kiolbassa was active
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everywhere and worked in every field • He was one of the
organizers of the St« Stanislaus Kostka Parish^ (oldest Polish Parish
in the City of Chicago); he was a member, and for some time president,
of the Polish Roman Catholic Union* He belonged to the Polish National
Alliance, and everywhere he was helpful and accomodating, and everywhere
respected and trusted* To his countrymen he was accomodating, at their -
I* , jjwrvice and truly friendly* He helped many financially and with advice,
gjo tj^at h» was loved by all and^ls* popularity not only amongst the Poles but
iiiiw^^^^ cityh>I^cnic^[go1wis extraordinary* As a Pole - patriot, ,:,
charitable and sincere, he was also an ardent and devout Catholic* As
such he died after a long and very painful illness*
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The late Peter Kiolbassa passes from the field of our social endeavors ^
as a doer **Bene Meritus^ • well deserving, so that his demise is lamented
by our entire Polish-American immigration which will preserve him in its
grateful memory* This memory will be' the most beautiful monument for the
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Hospital early yesterday morning* .A slight injury to his foot 9 received
nine weeka ago, brought on the complications which resulted in 8r
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Three weeks afterward, fire started in a building which adjoined his resideal^,
dosqE^lling him to hurry out at night • After this incident, he became
rapidly worse, and was soon taken to the hospital •
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Church Tuesday morning at 9 o*clock* Interment will be in St* Idelbert^s
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Mr* KiolbaBsa was born in Russian Poland Oct* 13 1 1838* He came to the
Qbiiied States with his parents in l855f settling in Texas* They organised
the first Polish colony in this coxurtry, naming it Panna Uaria (Tirgia vs^
Uary), and erected the first Polish church. At the oirtbreak of the Civil
Vary Itr* Kiolbassa .was forced to join the Confederate amy* He was capturedt
and brought to Illinois , where he enlisted with the Union forces in the
^Sixteenth, Illinois Cayalry, serving until April 15$ 1864^ after having
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■r* Kiolbassa came to Chicago immediately after leaving the army, and
secured employment on the police force* He was promoted to desk sergeant »
and then to secretary to Chief of Policw R* T* McClaughrey, during Uayor
Washbume^s administration* He resigned that position to become enrolling
and license clerk in the custom office* S® \
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B# «ujr% member of the legislature in l877-79» and in I89I was efeeteS
): e it y treasurer on the Democratic Ticket* He represented the Sixteenth
Ikrd in the City Goimcil from I896 to I8989 and was building commissioner
4 under Hayor Harrison from I90I to 1903* He was appointed a member of the
board of local improvements in 1903f holding that position at the time of
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Today', Friday, Jiine 23 at ft A. M,, in the hospital of Blessed Virgin Mary,
died Peter Kiolbassa after a long illness; vdthout doubt he was the best and
inost respected Polish citizen in the United States, a veteran of the Civil
War, a patriot, and respected as the father of many great deeds and sound
business advice to his fellow country men in his native land*
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Here are a few of the inost important achievements in his life:
Bom October 13, 1838 in the town of Swibia, in the county of Slazk*
In the year 1855, he migrated with his parents to America and settled in
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February 9, 1862, he enlisted in the American (j Confederate) Army in the
Texas cavalry*
January 9, 1863 he was taken prisoner; February 9, he was set free and
Joined the array of the north*
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November 30, 1864, took examinations for the office of Captain
of CaTalry*
January 5, 1865 he was appointed Captain, he served until May 1, 1866*
In the year 1865 he married Miss Pauline Dziewier«
In the year 186( he came to Chicago* He joined the police force*
In: the year 1867 he was appointed sergeant, which place he held until 1869«
In 1869 he went to Texas, where he was an instructor and organist for two
years*
In 1871 he came back to Chicago and again received his rank as police sergeant*
In 1873 he was appointed a custom agent, this position he held for sixteen years^
until 1889; For the next two years he was a member of the Illinois State
Legislature*
In 1891 he^-was elected treasurer of the city of Chicago*
In 1898 he was elected alderman*
In 1890 he was nominated sipervisor; in 1892 he was nominated building commissioner;
in 1904 he was nominated commissioner of ptiMlft works*
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John F« Smulskit renominated by the republicans for city attorneyt was born in
German-Poland and is thirty-seven years old« He came to Chicago in 1880, and^
was admitted .to the .bar. in. 1890#^., . ^.-j^ -^^^ -v^j-.^. *^i ^j^^ivs ;.w ~ 1^^ ^^.^f^'^-^r-* *v,# '"^^^"W^i*!^ v-v
When the fight against corrupt aldermen was the strongest, ur« Smulski was sent
from the sixteenth ward to the city councll« where he opposed all "grab" meas-*
ures# He hae also favored municipal ownership whenever the city is ready for it#
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^|fr«« J« ?• 8Bul«kl, wife of Aldernan Smulsklt was presoatad with diplomas
yesterday at Holly frinity Ohorch sohool hall^ 540 Noble St*, conferring tqpoa
her honorary meabership in the United Polish Singers of America and the Wanda
Ladies' Singing Society. A gold medal set with diamonds was giren llrs« Snalski
by the QMea Hedwlg Polish Ladies' Singing Society* -^
Mrs* Smalski is the first Polish woman in Chicago to graduate from a musical
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Ihe pariAioaers of St« idelWrt* Chioaget feel the^pss deeply^
Father Radslejevskl senred St# Melbert's mere thaa twenty years* His
deathf idilek eaae as a shoek to his parishioners » is felt act only hy
the Polish Cathelies in GhieagOt hat in all Roaan-Catholio Aorahos ;^r^
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WfdMsd«7 mifjlit akottt lltZO h* vm oalled oat to ritlt a siok porsom.
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or Bl^tt he waa already roady to perform the laat rite for a peraon la
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hut ha had hi 8 oarriaga and horaaa raadyt and gathering all the artielea^jM^
needed hy a prieat on a eall of this kind* he left far hia destination* "^1^
ArriTing a^ his destination he stepped out of the earrlage and took a
few steps towards the henset feeling very siek and weak he retarnedl^
to the earriage and with the aid ef the driver was aible to enter*
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his ehauflTeur to his hedroest iriiere he was left alone* The shauffeur
retamed to tend to the horses and the earriage t thinking that the priest
would suHion his aid* Fattier Jttin left his hedrooa and went to his effiee
to lie dawn on the davenport* lone of tha oaretakers who were sleeping^ ^
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atteaiiAts vtrti saarehing for R«it« Fatfaar Radslajifvskl to euik hia akootl
Thursday^ 8 taalaoaa; thoy looatod him sittiag ia his off loo fully olothod*
Qua of tho attanlaiita Jokod ahoat Rot« Fatiior Joha slooplhg ia a sitting,
position^ A Biaato lator it was f oaad ho was doad* lanodiatoly a jiiysioian
was siaaonod bat to no avail* Tho naws siroad rapidly through tho oi*^* -
Polos woro OToroono by griof# 5^^ _ -*: r*
Thbro woro Tory fow who did not know this honast aan* Ihororor his y-
nsao was aoatioaod many rooallod his sympathy and toaohings^^
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Roaa« In Raaa ha waa ordaiaad a Rosam-^attiolia jriaatf May 22 1 18tf9» ^ nL
He parf eraed hla f irat datiea la hia aatlTe eity of BaaaaAr hat Htait ^
waa traaaf erred to Baria where he raaalned alx yeara*;.
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of iaerloaf where he was paetor for aaay years; orsaaLsod the PoUah
PoUtloal Claht PoUeh Uagae and the Polleh Dally ■ewe, of whloh he
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lag ohorohos: The laaaealate Coaoeptloa of Blessed lUsj% Blessed Tlrgia
Mother t 4l* P#» la Brldgepwti St* Peter and St* Paal the Apostlesi
Sr# Gaslalr, and St* Anna*
Ihe aoMhors of the parish of St* idelhert oaaaot express their sorrow
for loslag so sallaat a lea4arf and aay his dowotod work he oarrled m*
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liiMr aad A«*a wt krUf aatarlal ftMofita to tka ladlTiAMl, tat nMmr bl^
Mito«a« Xt dati Mt bappM to lio (at oftoa hiptoao in politioal o
iMi aart af raoa%oaaa or fiMor giroa flir oorriooa roadorod to oosa
yar^^ tat aa haaar glraa to piraoaa hii^ti^ daaortlag*
&r# IdMi 'Siii^ikoarti lAoio fortrait aao ohoaa in tho Xoeal Siigl£
tea liooa taoaa fir aoay y^tera to hio oaa ooaatrTBioa in Ctaieogoi ho ia tho
hoad ilqraioiaii of Hio Polioh Roboh Catholio UnioAt ia a aoaibor of tho ataff
Mjir^i^i^^M at tho Siataro of iaaaroth iloopitii^ pl^aioiaa to tho Aaatriaa
, plqralolaa at tho Hno for Orphaaa^ ato« Ho has alaigra haoa and
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of our hsad physio Ian, whioh is also dslightful and honoralila to
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Aft«r a loxi^ llIne^Bt )£r« John Bosinskl died YaasdfiQrt l^^arot H; lie was one
of the oldest aoBbfre of the £• V« ?• He was bora In the tosn of Bogosnl# ^ ^ ^^ ^ ^^ "^^^^^
in the cotmtj of Posaan in 1S37« I& the old ooontxjr he took an aoti^e partf
in all political and society affairs# Ha cane to iaerica in the year 1880
and took vp vorkiag as a hdildiog oontraator* He was responsiHe for or- fulfill l|t
ganisiag t^aree groops: the Draaatio Oirele, the Thiion "Sokolt* a loan oz^:
ganisationt and was one of the hi^er officials of the comittee in the
Polish Bey groiQ># He noTer disregarded any Polish natters of isportanaa|
for a year an^ one half he was librarian of the Z. V» P« Library*
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Ht four o'oldek In the aftemoont Jane 7t I899t Alderaen John P^
Snnlekl, was married to IfLse Jadiriga Mlkitynskat at Holy Trinity* The
ehoreh wae filled with an OTerfloving orovd« The wedding oerenony was
perforaed by BeT« Father 0« Eugene Sedlaoxekf reotor of St« Jcdm Cansiast
aeeiated by BeT* Father K* S^toeske and ReT# Father Maroiniark* Daring the
eerttiony Mr* inthony Mallek played the organ aasiated by George. Baaa pliqr*
ing the Tiolin; IfLes Oraee leLson and Hr* inthony Mallek sang 'Veni Creator*
Hiss Helsont wildi a riolin aeoonpaninentt also sang "Aire Maria*'
After the wadding the nearest relations and the families of the bride
and grooA oongrcK(|ated at the bride *s booie for the great oelebration* She
newly narried eoaple left the bu» ni^t for an ei^t«day honeymoon*
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%fy^-'^^^'''''-^'Mi the Repablioan Meeting held in the 16th ward last Monday ^ ,
eTenin^ Mr* John F* Smlski was noninated by aoolaaation as oandidate
tor the alderaanio office* Mr* Smlski declined to accept the renoaination^
bat after the oration he receiTedt the pleas of the people finally oonrinced
hiA that they wanted none other for thi^ office • Beeanse of his splendid v ^
work in the pastt he built up a strong friendship and lore among all the -<
people in theJLfith ward# ^:^ ^^ V
Vot only the Poles iut the GeraanSf Swedes and the Irish prcMiised
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The liunidipal pjLtizens League had an article printed, showing the
fine record and all he has done to make the 16th ward one of the best in
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VICTOR KARLOWSKI, FORMER EDITOR OF
GAZETA POIgKA.. IS DEAD ' ^
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Mr* Victor Karlowski, former editor of Qazeta Polska, published by Ur« W« p
Cyiilewicz, idio disappeared some time ago ^ is dead. C
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On April 27, the coroner of Oneida County in the State of New Tork, wired the ^ I^
chief of police of Chicago, asking him to find out the name of an unknown man,
who Wjas killed on April 25, by a train in Vernon, New York* TDille searching
the clothing of the victim, a Polish prayer book was found, in vbich, in two
different places, the names "Franclszka Earlowska and Wladyslaw pyniewicz,
532 Noble Street, Chicago, Illinois*' were written.
The local police gave some publicity to this accident, and, the wife of the
missing editor, Urs. Marcyanna Earlowska (whose present address is 34 Fleetwood
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T. Street) made inquiries, and at once came to the conclusion that the dead man
^' irauB her husband, Victor Karlowski. The prayer book belonged to Frances, a
I daughter of the deceased, who had written her name in it.
Mrs. EarlovBkl expects to bring the body of her husband to Chicago for burial. ^
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MODRZEJEWSKI'S DAUGHOEE IlM DANGER
SeTeral times lately attempts have been made to kidnap the three-year-old
daughter of llx. & Mrs« Ralph Modrzejowski, and detectlTes are tracing the£fe
^^riminals. ■'^^'■■^' ^'^- -- -^"- ■;;
Mr« Modrzejewski, is as everybody knows, the son of the famous Polish actress,
Helen Modrzejewski | he is a civil engineer and has an office in the Monadnock
Block. He lives v/ioh his family at 1780 Wrightwood Avenue*
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On March 9, Mr. Modrzejewski found an imstamped post card in his mail box
addressed to his wife. The fact that the card did not beeur a stamp showed
that it was not delivered by the postman, but must have been dropped in
the box by some one else. Ibe card, written in poor English , demanded
that Mrs* Modrzejewski leave the cotintry within three months^ otherwise
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Ibat same day another postal card was found In the mail box, addressed to
rthe xmree, on which she was notified that she axid the child would be
blinded if the Modrzejewski family did not leave Chicago.
den Mr. Modrzejewski employed a detective to guard his home.
On March 13i^ the nurse, Jessie, was standing in front of a drugstore at ^
the comer of Clark Street and Wrightwood Avenue with the daughter Marylla,
when an unknown man approached her, and, after asking her if she was the
^nurse at the Modrzejewski home, snatched the little girl from her hands
and began to run. Shouting, Jessie ran eifter him; then this stranger
released the child and ran into the basement of a near-by building azid
:^escaped through a rear exit.
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On March 21, during the aosence of the detective for a few minutes, again
somebody left a postal C€u:*d bearing more threats. On Monday evening,
March 23, Jessie was hanging the wash in the jrard when dhel heard a knocking
at the gate door. When she opened the door somebody thi^w carbolic acid
on her, severely burning her face.
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Since then this strange person has not appeared. Jessie's face may be
disfigured for life. She described the man as being about thirty years of
age, of medium height, with blue eyes, a large nose, and a blond mustache.
He was dressed well, even elegantly.
The Modrzejewski family moved into this home in May of last year; previously
they had resided at 1117 North Clark Street, where they were robbed twice
by thieves. Their dog was poisoned there also.
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Who is persecuting them and why? l^. Modrzejewski cannot imagine.
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Aldexnan Stanislaus Eunz of the Sixteenth Ward donated a sum of money to^ay
i%i%% at the offices of the Dziennik Chieagoski for the following purposes;
^ § 'r!$ Holy Family Orphanage , flO; destitute Poles of Nebraska, $5; Kosciusko lionu-
ment Fund, |5« The money was consigned to the designated places.
Sincere thanks are extended to the generous donor.
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, v^B^i^Xzoalleaej Arehb^ reahan, has fi^pointad tha Rararand John EaaprsTekl
w^:! Bf^or of tha St. John Cantius Parish. His assistant will probably ba RaTarand
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Toe BANQI3ET IN HONOR OF PETER KIOLBASSA
A banquet was held yesteitlay in the Polish Hestaurant at the ISbrld's Fair iir iwSit*
honor of Peter Kiolbassa, former city treasurer. By this banquet, the Boles
of Chicago acknowledged the honesty and the untiring energy of their country^-
nan, who had succeeded in rising to ^o high a station in American life. Nearly
a].l of the more important members of Chicago's Fblish commtmity were present. ^Mi
About eighty persons took their places at the beautifully decorated tables.
Mr. Kiolbassa occupied the place of honor at the head of a horseshoe arrange-*
meat of tables. On eijtiher side of him sat W. Jedrzejek and W« Pyniewicz; th^^'^^M
rest of the placesf were occupied by representatives of the Polish clergy. xp tM
This proved that Mr. Kiolbassa has a great many friends who appreciate the- ^i^^w^t^
services he has rendered.
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I C (Gernaii) Toaats and speeehas b#gan aftar thm main eouraaa had baan Bnr%&.
Ab naatar of oaramoniaa, tha Rararand Yincant Barzynaki eallad
Hr« S» Z« Brodowski as tlia firat apaakar. Itr. Brodowaki spoka in Sngliah, praia*
lag Mr. Kiolbaaaa^a aarriea and pointing to hin as an axaiipla of raetitnda*
Ho oloaod hi a roaarica with tha ory: ^Long liiro Fotor Eiolbaaaat**
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M gathorod to honor him, Mr* Qyniawiez, ono of tho oldor Polish rosldonta af Ghioagf ^
^ roaa to apaak* In apaaking of *Potar,^ as ha i a so oftan eallad , Ur. I^iowioZt '
^ daolarad that Eiolbaaaa ia and always had baan a aonroo of prlda to tha P^ish
Yathar Barzynaki apaka nazt in Poliah, sinea his was a long and intimata associ-
ation with Ur. Kiolbassa, ha gara an outlina of his lifo and aotiTitiaa in tho
Poliah coaamnity of Chioago* Ho said that Mr. Kiolbassa had giTon his snpport 1
% to a^rything that waa good and honorablo; his brathran in naad eonld always
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were Invaluable. In concltislon, Father Barzynskl said, "In truth,
the Bible teaches us not to px^ilse a man until after his death, but in this case,
we are Justified in making an exception of Mr. Ei&lbassa. llajr he live long and
continue to bring honor to the Poles in Amexlca."
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After another English speech by the lawyer Ivire Drzemala, Mr. Szczesny 2iahajklewicz
spoke of the foimer treasoxrer's early life. Starting as a fami hand, yir. Klolbassai
by virtue of hard work and perseverance, climbed the ladder of success rung by
rung uhtll he reached the heights that he now occupies. He was not ashamed of
the most menial employment; any Job that he put his hand to was thereby en-
nobled^ Hhen his adopted country called, he took up arms without hesitation*
The life of this man should serve as an example to all of us« ,
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Following this address, a toast was proposed by Mr. Jedrzejek, who, with Inimi-
table humor, expressed the wish that Mr. KLolbassa be elected governor of the
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I C (Grezman) State. To the Poles in geneiral, he predicted that the State of
Illinois would in time be a ^new Poland**.
Speeches by Mr« P. Ligman, president of the Patriotic Organization, and Mr«
Corkery, one of the foxmer treasurer's guarantors, followed. The latter, in
a short Snglish address , expressed the wumest regard for Mr. Kiolbassa and the
Poles.
i^. J. Sosnowski, representative of the Polish artists, who arrived from Warsaw
recently, toasted Ur. Kiolbassa in the name of the people of Poland.
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The incimbent city treasurer, Mr. Bransfield, was the next speaker. Following
him, Mr. A. J. Kbwalski proposed a toast in Polish, and Judge JIJJ La Buy in
English. These toasts, sincere, replete with humor, were applauded vigorously.
A long address by Dr. Charles Midowicz followed. With his usual ease, the
honorable doctor spoke of Mr. Kiolbassa* s noble gesture in pajring to the pity
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*« ; pocket. The doctor described Mr. Eiolbassa as a man of unshaken
'^integrity, who does not worship at the shrine of the all«>powerful dollar, who,
llnstead, acts according to standards of honori who is incapable of breaking
hie pledged word or of falsehoods
.!:4.' merry Geman toast by the architect Druiding was followed by one more Polish
speech by the Beverend A« Nowicki, who thanked Mr« Kiolbassa for his services
^in- the name of American Polonia. A few humorous remarks by Mr* H. Nagiel,
ending in a cheer for Ur. Kiolbassa, preceded the final address of the evening^--
the ex-treasurer* s thanks to those present. Mr. Kiolbassa spoke in Polish with
great emotion. Habitually modest, he insisted that he had done nothing un-
usual; he had acted according to the dictates of his own conscience; he could
not have done otherwise* He repeated his words of thanks in English.
A Polish orchestra played inteimittently during the banquet. When the speeches
had ended, the gathering broke up into individual groups where, as becomes
Poles, the guests fraternized with complete disregard for partisanship.
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Dzlennlk Glilcagosld., Apr. 7, 1892.
FATHER 'SaSZWSKI FETED
A birthday reception was given to Father Tinnent Barzjmski at St. Stanislaust
parish by some of the outstanding parishioners last Tuesday. The purpose
-pt. the affair was to show the pastor the gratitude of the people for his
y^aHiTtim work done for the parish, and the Polish people at large.
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The itelioal children's choir, \inder the able guidance of Szczesny ZahaJkiewriLcz,
presented a sliort musical sketch. Tliose in attendance had the privilege /
of witnessing an original creation by one of the school children. In ma^y
instances' throughout the play, \inusual talent of the boy was brought out*
The action, the dialogue^ and even the theme, showed interesting original
creative ability. If the boy is tutored along the right directions, without
doubt, he will bring honor to the Poles of ChiCcgo.
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During the course of the dinner, the toastmaster, Father K. Donagalski
expressed the wished of the entire assemblage by extending Father .
Barzynski heartfelt birthday felicitations. The pastor in turn thanked^
the assembled friends, and v/ished them many years of happiness.
After a short soleipti speech by the o&lebrant, Oity Treasurer Kiolbassa
took the stand, lie gave a short history of the parish and presented a
picture of the work accomi^lished by Father Barzynski for the parish, for
the Poles in Chicago, and for the Poles in America. Peter Kiolbassa, as
a representative of the Polish people, wished the pastor continued health
and happiness and many years of active life.
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The pastor* s earnestness in his work was shown three times at the reception •
He received three calls during the course of the evening. Each time he
rose from the table to handle the situation personally, never delaying
the business until after the teiaainatlon of the birthday reception^
After the dinner, three children of St. Stanislaus Kostki*s school, gave
recitations in honor of the pastor. They were tutored by Leon Machnikowski.
This completed ttie reception here. The entire assemblage left to visit
the Holy Family Orphanage. Under the able guidance of the Notre Bame
Sisters, the children gave a varied program of entertainment to the visitors.
A mixed choir sang a number of songs, Polish and English dialogues were
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rendered also. The unfortunate children virtually called Father
Barzynskl their father, for his constant attention has given them moral,
spiritual, and material help. Although many of the waifs entered the
orphanage shabbily garbed, their attire at this occasion showed no sign
of neglect. Their trim appearance was a good indication of the efforts
of Father Barzynski. It should be noted that it was through the hard
work of the pastor and his influence over pastors of other Polish churches
that made this orphanage a possibility.
The conclusion of the introductory^ entertaimaent introduced the gymnastic
drill exercises of the children. Though commanded by a nun, a person
familiar \vith military drills would envy these dhildren as they executed
each order. The highlight of the exercises was the sensational marching
of a four year old boy.
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At the conclusion, the originator of the Holy Family Orphanage showed
his honored guests about the entire building. Many expressed wonderment
of the fine layout.
!Kieir reaction was a fine example, for it definitely showed how tlie
contributions have been expended. No doubt was left in their minds
about the efficiency of handling the funds.
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]fr« P0t«r Xidlbassa^ our n«w city traasurer^ has reoelyed a great deal of pcib«-
liolty lAtely* Oaring the OBuiielpal elections the press said nothing aboat
Peter KidHbassa, although eoluflms were devoted to other candidates. They tried
to prevent his election by ignoring him« The Polish press suppo3rted him, but
he had f e« ehaapions aaong the American Journalists. How howerer ^97 are giv-
ing hiA pablicity. Theyittttack him first , because he was elected, second, be-^ ;
cause he succeeded in floating a bond issue with private citizens, despite the
intrigues of his opponents, and finally because the ^Bay of Seckoning** has ar-^^^
rived# These gentloien are angry because they cfannot attack his character since
it is irreproachable* It is aiising to observe the grace with idiich he handles
hlB op!poa«iiit8 and Ills •rstidille friwids. y^^,^ ^^ v^i&Ais^n
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ore vere proofs of Isj^roper «x)iiBinatlo& 6 his honAB asldt tliat %bji[]^ li^
fto only a littlo orer fiye oillion dollars instead of fifteen* The figares
"were eexrect* Last night* s and this morning* s papers , confronted nith tiie
faets^ were obliged to admit their mistake by iiublishing the figures of Ifr^^
KickXbassa*s bonds idiioh amounted to over fifteen and a half million dollars*
Last March the City Coundll passed an ordinance authorizing six local banks to
reeeiTe the city's funds • Bach bank «as required to furnish a two and a half
million dollar bond; jmiltiplied by six, this amounted to fifteen million dol-4^
lars* NoWy Mr* Kiolbassa's attorney proved that this ordinance was illegal
because no bank can furnish such a large bond^ and since the bond cannot be
qplity the ordinanoe masf abolished* The banks irtiich refused to furnish bcmds
for Mr* Kiolbassa, thinking that they did not need his favori discovered their
mistake* The money deposited in those banks mas withdrawn* What is more^ Ifir*
Kidlbassa has undermined the syndicate made up of the six banks, by the siBKple
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process of depositing the eity^s funds in other banks* He caused the Com
Szchange Bank to leare the syndicate by making it a depository of city's
funds • That bank, in conjunction with the fbion National Bank and the American
Timet and Savings Bank, furnished the fifteen million dollar bond for Hr.
EiOlbflftosa and promised to pay more than two and a half percent interest , which
is a better return than the city has had previously* These banks haye already
signed the necessary contracts and will receiTO the city's funds*
The syndicate of six banks was broken throu£^ the withdrawal of the Com Sxchange
Bank which will support Mr* Eiolbassa* For this reason the famous Dixon Bill
cannot be rerired*
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by creating dlff lenities , starting lammits^ etc* Aftsr several unsaoeessful
attempts they realized tliat they were haxning only themselTes and that they
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To All Citimens of Polish Origin in Chicago
lavish to oxpress aj sincere thanks to all citizens o|^ Polish descent in
Chicago, regatdless of political affiliations , for their unanimous Totes
dhleh elected Be to the off ice of city treasurer* The confidence of my
<»mntrymen is dearer to me^%han the office itself • I will alwpys
anp^^^'i^te it 9 and will endearor to repay this donfidence in faithful
serrice* Thank you countryaen*
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Pater Klolbassa elected city treasurer by a plsvailtsr of 4.417 Toteii.
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Peter KlQlbassa ^^%M received ^U'^^at Oxmr^int^r^ t 50, 056 votes
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PETER EIOLBASA» POLISH CANDIDATE FOR 0117 TREASUHER
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Great honor has been bestowed upon Poles of Chicago by the largest an^^
etrongest political party* Credit for this honor Is due to the happy
elrdunatance that the Polto in Chicago hare in their midst a country-
nan nho has been able to gain during the thirty-fire years* stay in
Aaieriea great iBg[)ortanee anong the Poles and the deep respect of almost
all nationalities in this great metropolis. He gained this importance
and respect by meritorious deeds, his excellent character , righteousness ,
frankness 9 unusual abilities » and true lore for bothchis natire and . *
adopted countries*
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Mr* Peter Kiolbasa was bom on Oct. 13, 1838, in Swiba, Silesia, t part
of Poland occupied by Gexnanjr^ When he was serenteen years of age, he
and his parents emigrated to America and established their residence in
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As a 1)07 endowed with great abilities ^ lie adapted himself very quickly
to the new life in the country. In spite of the hard work on the farm
that he and his parents had to perform, he succeeded in learning , with-
out a teacher, how to speak, read, and write English correctly. Besides
this, he gained a fair knowledge of Spanish* He also continued to
intpaioTe the Gexoan irtiich he had learned in Germany* For some time he
was anployed as a clerk at Piedras Negras, Mexico, where he had the
opportunity to study Spanish and commerce. Later on he passed a State
teacher* s ezamination and became the first Polish teacher of the first
Polish school in America, at Santa llaria, Teocas, where in a short time
he gained great popularity and became a favorite of all in that Ticinity.
When the Civil War broke out Mr. Peter Eiolbasa enlisted in the XT. S.
Axmy axid became a member of the 16th Reg. of 111. Cavalry. His services
were so satisfactory that he was made a corporal, a sergeant, and in a^
short time he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, and later on to
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tbat of captain in the 6tli Begiment.
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After the Civil War, Mr. Eiolbasa held many positions:^ he was a desk
sexgeant in the Chicago Police Department ^ later on secretary of the
Chief of police y and in 1873 he was appointed Collector of Internal
Renrenue* He held this position eleven years and performed his duties
▼ery scxupoloualy.
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Vhon the United States changed its administration by electing a Democratic
President 9 he and his associates resigned and from that time until now
he refused to accept any kind of public office*
We wish to call the attention of the Poles in America to this, that Mr«
Peter Eiolbasa did not forget that he is a Pole, even though he held
important positions and was very popular; on the contrary, he associated
with Poles ax]d seryed them whenever and Triierever he could; he lived in
Polish settlements belonged to as many Polish organizations as he cotild,
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took active part in conferences and all kinds of actiYities^ promoted
the welfare of the Polish element, was devoted to the Polish cause^c
and, above all he did not seek praises, honors, or distinctions, but
followed the dictate of his heart and the urge of warm patriotism*
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He served the Poles not only collectively Ixit also individually* His
great experience,* his extensive -connections with different people, his
acoumolated knowledge, his familiarity with American laws proved to be
of great assistance and benefit to his cotmtrymen* The Poles, therefore,
went to Mr* Kiolbasa for infozmation, advice, and help* Frequently he
had to give advice on family matters, which was some times very amusing,
but a practical advice was given by him and on some occasions it was
very severe*
Mr* ]^eter Kiolbasa does not like to handle anyone with silk gloves; he
is not afraid to tell the truth and tells it so plainly and realistically
that a person not acquainted with him would have the impression that he
is angry*
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He has the frankness of a soldier and tells the truth whenever he thinks
it is necessary*
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After his resignation from the Internal Revenue Department, Mr. Peter
Kiolbasa enlarged his notary public office, aiid from that time on he
deroted himself to the serrice of his countrymen* Many people foundd
good advice and consolation in his office; free if they could not afford
to pay for it« ISany persons saved attorney* s fee# by applying to Hr« Peter
Kiolbasa for legal advice, who rendered them valuable sezrice for a very
small compensation. We are certain that among the hundred thousand Poles
living in Chicago, there are not a hundred who would not love him or at
least respect him*
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His name is known to every Pole in the United States, and no other Pole
ia so popular, though many of them are richer and hold better positions*
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Besides the Poles in Chicago , Mr. Peter Kiolbasa also has many friends
among other nationalities, which he made during his tenure of public
office by associating with them, by being their mediator and on account
of his noble character. This is the reason why erery one is seeking
his friendship. His frank and zealous defense of Catholicism has also
gained him many friends among Catholics and respect among the enemies
of Catholicism. Furthemore, he never denied his principles for any
personal reason. Xven Germans, especially Catholics, ask for stickers
with his name on because they wish to replace Nettlehorst on Harrison's
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^e following incident, which occurred last November, will prove how
great is Mr. Kiolbasa* s popularity. On account of the coming Archbishop's
Jubilee, Catholics of many nationalities held a mass meeting, at ifrtiich
they arranged for a big parade and chose a marshall. At*that meeting
the Catholics bestowed this great honor upon Mr. Kiolbasa, notwith-
standing the fact that other nationalities are more numerous.
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It was worth while to see Mr» Eiolbasa superyising the parade through the
streets* The reporters were amazed when they heaj:^ his eoBimand of English,
German, Italian, Spanish, French, Polish, Bohemian, and oth^r languages*
Greatly astonished they asked: ^ow many languages does he speak?**
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His manly, handsome, and still young form, mounted on a horse, made a very
imposing impression, though hb is 52 years old* Americans had seen a
form like his eight years before, when the painting **The Turks at Vienna**
was exhibited on the two hundredth anniyersary of that historical event,
and on account of that they called Mr. Eiolbasa the king of Poland*
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He presented a magnificent and imposing appearance; yet he attracted
everyone by. his simplicity and friendly attitude* This friendly attitude
is reciprocated by his sympathizers, Who know him well and have a deep
affection for him* '^ •
Unfortunately, Ur • Peter Kiolbasa has not been very lucky in the true
sense o^ the word, for he, too, has gone through many hardships* In spite
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of his iiard work^ he did not acciumilate wealth* He experienced very
xuifortuziate mishaps^ especially in his own family* His beloved son
died at the age of great hope, after receiving a good education, when
he showed great abilities and expected a promising future. After his
son^s death and not so long ago, for it bcc\xrred in the last part of
last year, he lost his married dauighter, and now Mr. and Urs* Kiolbasa^
have only one daughter left.
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All i^oles sympathize Mth Vx. Eiolbasa and will give him their support.
All Poles, regardless of their political affiliations, or Candidates
for whom they will give their votes for other offices, will vote f or .
Mr^ Eiolbasa by placing -his name in the proper place, and thereby make [
him city treasurer. All Poles will endeavor, by all means, to help
Mr. Kiolbasa gain victory in the coming election, which will in turn
gain a great honor and Innumer^^ble benefits for all Poles living here.
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7or a loBg tiaa tha aapportara of Harrison tried to «in orar tha Polaa and
tha BbhaniaBa aa thay had tha Gamana, At ona of thair maetinga iriiich taak
placa at Hilvankaa Aramia and Nobla Straat, aavaral Influantial Polai^ vara
■ada Tiaa J^bBlvmn/. Mr* P« Kiolbaaaa, a rary pc^^ar Pola^ ims ohainan
of that Boating* Tha anpportara of Harriaon raoognisad Eiolbaaaa^a pqpa-
larity aaong tha Poliah paoplOj^ and for thia raason aakad him to aot as
ehainan of that iiaating* Latar on whan Harriaon and his supporters with-
drav from tha Deaioaratio party^ and Harriaon^vaa noninated illegally for
■ayar, his party aada an attempt to gain supporters among the Poles* The
supporters of B^orison turned to Peter Eiolhassa^ a popular Pole, and asked
hlk to aeaept the a^ididaoy for eity elerk but Mr* Kiolbasaa refused it*
The Poles do not sympathize mith Harriaon^ baoauae he is weakening the
Semeeratie party by hia illegal oandidaoy and ia thus helping tbe Repub--
lieans*
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I F 4 TlM Polea lAio support tte ]}6BU>eratlo platfoxB vish to holp the Deao^-^ l^^^^^^^f
I F 5 orat«9 oran If thoy haitro to opposo the one «ho oneo had thoir 87m- ^^^^^
I G 'gi&Xti^rmnA now has lost It booanao his aaadidaey thraatona tha Tietitf^
#f tha Danooratlo party* Mr« Eiolbaaaa^ eonaidarlng Craglar tba lagal
aaadlftata rafuaad tha Harrlaon group* a off or ^nthar tlian ^din tha**aaeaa#- ^,
gLoalat* group, ha woold prafar not to hold offleaT* r^i
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At praaaat Oaorga A* Walaa, tha oandidata noniaatad by tha Damoeratio eon*
TaDtion for city traaaiurar, haa raaigaad and jolnad Harrlaon* a faction*
Tharafora thla office la at praaant Tacant* ^ l^^¥ %^ mr-m^m^
Attaatlon «aa callad to oar codntrysan. Pater Klolbaaaa. Ha accaptad tha
candidacy irtilch vas offered, and vlU undoubtedly be elected* ilaerlcan na«a«-
papara gara tha Incident a great deal of publicity^ relating the facta and
glTlag a biography of our popular countryman; they called him a Pollah *klng**
and a moat Influential cltlsen on the West Side. Ve are certain that all
Polea will TOta for Mr* Klolbaaaa at the time of the election* i i ^ ^
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A great political masameeting took place laat night at Andrew Schultz's hall,
697 Noble Street # The meeting was a very important one in that it was called
to name a comalttee for the 16th Ward Democratic political organization^
Sleeted for this committee were Mr* John ArkUBzewski, president; Victor Bardonski^
▼ice-preaident ; and J« Kendziorski, secretary. An ezecutiye committee was also
formed of liiich the followli^ persons were elected members: Jphn Gzekata, E« Z»
Brodowski, Up Miohalskij Frank Murkowskiy Joseph Fytlak, W. ^Tomasikt and John
Biniak* Mr* Peter Eiolbasa was picked out as candidate for alderman of the ward*
Mr* Eiolbasa, we think, will get all the Totes of the Boles and also many votes
from other groups, because his ability and ri^teifasness are well known not only
to the Boles but also, to the Americans and the Germans* Xhe coBuaittee will
haTe its meeting next Sunday night* '
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In an iteni f ounft dln^ileetan about the eonseoration of the St« Hedwlg^e
Chureliy the writer—sone YaterlandsTerteiger^ no doubt-^says that beeldee,
the Polish peoi^le there are oany Deutschpolen fros Prussia , Silesia » and
Posnan in St« Hedwig^s Parish. We knov nothing about any Deutschpolen
liTing in St. Hedvig* s**>but the Westen knows about then. It probably
got a whtft of the odor of Prussian Boast.
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n fi^.m THE lULTIER OF MTIONAL MOXJBIfIM& FOR THE ySARLlSSS*
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The question of national motuniing/ which was so hotly debated last yeaj?,
has become a matter of fresh interest in Polan4 and even here in America
It gathered new isrpetus with the coming of the year 1893, the centenary ^
anniTersary of the secon4 Polish partition. Already at the end of last ^.^ ;
November^ the youth tram rarious educational centers of Lwow decided \ipon J|^^
a whole yearns national mourning, calling for a general cessation of enter- '^^
jtainment actiTities and increased effort in putlic enlightenment. This
initiative, though it came from a source scarcely competent to decide the ' ' t
behavior of a whole adult society, found certain echoes in Galicia« At the
same time, a sweeping appeal was addressed to European emigrants to observe^'
mourning by prohibiting entertainment activity, and redoubling efforts for
individulil and collective advancement* It called also for general organization
jand for |ihe establisbmant of a National Fund. 7ust as last year, opposition
to this project arose. In Lirow, the influential association of handicraftsmen
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••GSiriazia'* j^aiy , declared itself definitely against a whole year's mourning, ^
as did the Businessmen's Association of Lifow. Many newsi>apers in Poland ^
recognize and support this opposition to the proposed mourning periods It|^ ^ ,
is superfluous to repeat here all the arguments in favor of moximing, and v
against it. A year ago, this newspaper treated the subject more fully. A
year ago too, this newspaper declared itself in favor of mourning — only if
all of the Poles agreed to put it into effect* A partisan ''mourning'*, favored
by the more fervent elements would only substantiate the fears of those who
believe that practiced harm will result.
In Polish-American circles, it is impossible to <;onsider such an observance,
in the face af the various party differences and internal dissensions which
attack us so pitilessly. In any case, $iince we cannot observe it any other
way, let us demonstrate our mourning by redoubling our national and social
work. Let us work for education and for society-^and first of all, for the
unification of our Polish groups, torn apart today by scandalous quarrels and
irrational hatred.
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This will be the best obserremoe of the year 18931
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D»l»niilk Chleaa>«kl« Dee. 17, 1892.
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llTlsg xMld^at of Chieaso tooay Is lOi-Tsar-old Klohael Adaaskit
Mr. MiMW suffered a bzoton leg yesterday when a train knooked hia doim
as he MS passing tbe Baltiaore and Ohio railroad crossing* Tbe Injury
did net endanger tlie life of the oentenarlan, and he hopes to recoTer shortly
so thi^ he Bay be able to sae the arallroad* He contends that he will lire
to fee the lair In 1893«
A reporter from the Herald paid mohael Adaaskl a Tlslt yesterday and wrote
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Aeeordlng to the repoirt^ Ur. Adaaskl » despite his xoany years ^ Is In good
physical condition* Althoni^ his folee Is sonevhat weak his conTersatlon
Is al^gether lntelllg«it* He has been In Aaerlca for fifty-five years^
bat does not speak XngLldi* Michael Aflawskl, Is f Its and one-half feet
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taUV Wie^ 0X16 Inmdred and forty-f iVe pounds, and, aocordlng to hia
naighbors, parfoms tha dutiaa about hia bona Ilka a parson of forty* Ha
llTaa ^ his own hoBSi ahleh ha porchaaad fxom his sarlngs In his youngar
yaara*! Adsastl kaapa a flna garden, haa aeTaral cows and chlekans, and
llrw off tha Incoaa he geta for tha sale ot allk and other prodace*
He vaa torn In Poland on Daceadber S4, 1788* Ihan llrlng under Proaalan ,
doBlnaiiee beoaaa unbearable, lir* Aflsiialrl left hla natlra land and caaa 1^^
Aaarle^ In 1837* All hla life he/«oxked hard, and the siaall bona In idiloh
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*Z iarried oTsr sarenty yeara ago,** he said* *l|y wife was only nineteen o
whan we were aarrlad^ Is had six sons and three daughtera, but of thaaa
only t^ of w daufl^ters are allte today* Both are aarrled* I baTe only
two graadahUdran,* aontlnnad Kr* Adaaskl*
Iban Ilia spoke about tha death of hla children teara filled hla eyaa* Ihan
he waa adced how he felt he replied:
«Z liaTe alwaya been In good phyalaal condition* Through all ay years I
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"^^ " hart noyor b##ii siek wore than a «e^« IQr voxkixig duties ware aliiaya par-
Soj} fozBiad» Iba tliouflltit of death haa neTe^ entered wff fiind^^
%% Aa to hia aooident^ Mr* Adaaaki eoq^lalned tbat he ma eaxrying a teg of
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4 <. nii^^ f^2P j^0 ^^^ aexoaa the rallzoad txacka idien a tzaln case upon him
flTom a aide traek« He olalaa that thla laoldeat ooeuxred beoauae of the
eager of the engineer, aho at flrat tried to hum him ^ letting ateam \
out from a aide Talre and then adtanoed th* train toward hlm« The engljneeir
and firepan lauded at him afteraarda, said Ur. Adamskl* Aaoordlng to hiM$
$ Ithe railroad meli In South Chleago are hostile to the Follah people, ani
dlaregard their aaf ety and play praotleal Jokea on them ahloh meqr aometlmea
^prore fatal*^
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the reeoTory of Klehael iHamalrl la hlfipily probable. We vlitti him good
health and hope that he Urea to be ISO yeara old* ^ \
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Dalaimlk Caxleagoskl^ July 12^ 1892«
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Zlil*Kyiileeki* (TKe Zoological Horse) and ^nnMia«^^^^^^
(The Garlands) eame on Tune 23* Both of these national holidays enjoy
great popularity and their success seams to increase with each year*
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Holding to the chronological order, it is proper to first say a few wbtds ..
about ^The Hbrse*« -^ t^-^ v^->v^:^-. ... .. .. ^ ... ^^ ■■ ., ■..^■v ...^^si^.^ ^;_.^^- ^^,^|-^^-*^.
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Street to go to the iniblic market and on his way he performed his first^,, ^^
skirmish before the Spiscopal (bishop's) palace, surrounded by the*^ |^^ """^
massed rows of the curious who scattered before his massiye scepter, |
This year the ^'Hdrse*' was equipped: An adequate number of pearls, natti-
rally paste, were set here and there on his turban, his crimson cloth fras \,^^^
eridently new. His procession was also newly equipped. The Magistrate's
subsidy helped the renewal as well as the retention of the festivity
despite ererything, has beautiful traditional background.
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"JDzlennik Chleagoakl, July 12, 1892. ^
^iBefore dawn of that enchanted June evening, tens of thousands of i)eoifle had
gathered at the shores of the Vistula to celebrate the feast of ^Wlaziki*'
(Gkurlands), conducted at present by the gymnastic association of ^'lUj.cons*'
(Sokol). Before the eyes of the spectators there moved in succession the
races of the members of the nautical group of the Falcons held on bo^ts
and kayaks* This sport should be held more often. A farther point pf the
program pertained to the dropping of garlands: hundreds appecored upoi the
waves of the Tlstula In varicolored light. The scene at times was rather
beiautiful and picturesque. Following this the Falcon Choir arrived t>y
water upon floats lit up with Bengal torches and sang several national hymns
and Ut. liadrzykowskl burned the artificial fires which, now as ever, {bring
him pride. The aerial fires, as well as those on the water, especijailly the
latter, have gained general recognition; loud applause rewarded Mr. |
liadrzykowskl. With a portrait (appropriate to the significance of t^e
day), ^The Battle For The Fern,** the exercises were concluded.
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