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: It has its origin in the South, where it made most rapid success so far as out- rages against Negroes are concerned. : In the North they have been operat- ing against Jews and Catholics, but their success in the use of tar and feathers, lynching and burning at the stake did not prove to their advantage as when applied to Negroes. Happily, human beings of color, whe- ther light or daik, are classifled in this country under the term Negro, 2 condi tion which has brought abouts in many quarters a filial love of race by those who are light enough to get by as ‘“‘whites’’. So, it hippened that a Negro of very light complexion, got by, and was initi- ated in the order. He was elected to a high office, got hold of all their official documents, and exposed the whole mess to the public through the New York World. - Simultaneously, a Major Andersen Wright (white) also a high official in the order turned turtle, and gave out the whole proceedings to the New York American. Ghost-like uniforms of white, crosses of fire, inclusive of such distinguished titles as the IMPERIAL WIZARD, EM- PEROR, and the KLEAGLE, go for- ward as unique and frightful to the su- perstitions, and thr:atening to overthrow the civilized governmentof the United States. - In the South, night parades were made at certain times in publie sireets to scare Negroes against their political rights. Ata recent parade held by them at Jacksnville Florida, a colored woman was heard to remark -‘‘Pshaw’ if our boys were not scared o’dem big German guns, you know you all ain done nuttin’’. If a similar demonstration took place in the Virgin [slands, one would not be surprised to learn that a well directed conehshell would have driven the wicked upstarts to cover. : Now the Imperial Wizar and Emperor is called to the stand, and has thus far staged a similar act to that of Christ when he was crucified. Father, fovgive them, for they know not what they do, he said, and down to the floor he sank, so real, that it was neces- sary for the investigating mob to stop the torture, and postpone the crucifixion until some other day. ‘ But the Imperial Wizard .is likely to recover, and when the most serious charges are preferred, this religious hypocrite may look upon his cross of fire and utter Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani. Men, the type who represent the Klan do not believe the Negro a human being. It is unfortunate for the United States (hat representatives of certain States in the South are either of the same opinion, or they allow their political aspirations to drag their country to a * very low ebb. How well would it have been for ST CROULE & Vi 5 - .the islands it the Civil Government they . elamored for, had made a start by some ’ Southern official who was a membar of the Kn-Klux-Klan. ‘ The Jews whose religious belief is foreign to ours' have never contributed | to violence against the Negro ' The Roman Catholics throughout the l United States are the only form of faith | that deals indiscriminatelv with the { Negro in every particular. ; So the hand of the Maker has shown . itself in due time to protect an oppressed | race from an extermination that was . likely to have occurred in the form ol a ' revolution, when we have to consider . that this organization had no less than | seven hundred thousand members with | ranks rapidly increasing. ; 1 True Christians, most especia“y those ' of color everywhere, must pray for the | hardest possible blow to be struck | against the Ku-Klux-Klan, and when they | are driven into repenta: ce we ought to . say thanks be to Almighty God. | TELEGRAMS. ST. CROIX STATION. | New York, Oct 28th. -New York sur- . rendered to Marshal Foch today without . striking a blow. Not since Armistice ' Day has there been a demonstration on | Broadway to compare in spontaneity or ' numbers with the reception accorded this ' afternoon to the conqueror of the German ' armies. From the battery, where he . was greeted by Governor Miller ot New " York State, to the City Hall, where he . was welcomed by Mayor Hylan, the . great little man in Horizon blue moved | in a triumpbant procession of many | thousands. By his side rode General ' Pershing who, as leader of the United . States forces in Europe, acted under | Marshal Fochs’ supreme command. To : General Pershing fell the honour of first . welcoming the French Marshal to the ' shores of the United States. Receiving ' the freedom ol the city from the Mayor, . Marshal Foch econtinued his “‘triumphal ' entry’’ motoring along Fifth Avenue to the Pennsylvania station. Ail along the . route and at the station, multitudes " had assembled to cheer the visitor. ' Cheers were stili resounding when.the | special train, taking the Marshal to. | Washington on the first leg of his jour- I ney to Kansas City for the American Legion convention, pulled out of the terminal. The welcome to Marshal,ioch began 100 miles out at sea. Theie the ' liner “‘Paris,”’ on which he was a passen- l ger, was joined by 12 destroyers and a squadron of seaplanes. The sieam- ‘ ship ‘'George Washington,”” on which ' General Pershing was returning from | Europe, raced into port _passing the ~ “Paris,”’ in order tha' the ?pnited States . General might be the first to welcome " his former Commander~n chief. London, Oct. 29th—Final demands have been preseated by the Dail Eireann delegates attending the Irish conference here, it was reported in London today. These demands, it is conceded, would involve the abrogation of the act which gave the Ulster Government control of the six Northern counties in Ireland, but it “was asserted the Government had intimated that acceptance of these claims was impossible. «The issue has been referred to Dublin, according to thke re- port, and it was implied that the Dail Eireann’s answer, which is expected by Monday at the latest, will probably be unfavourable. London, Oct. 29th.— Amazing scenes were witnessed last night at a meeting of the British Empire Union, held at Central Hall, Westminster The Karl of Derby was announced as the principal speaker, but he was howled dowvn and fi- nally the meeting h:d to be abandoned. Sir Ernest Wild K. C. presided and dur- ing his remarks there were continual in- terruptions from a number of ex-service men and unemployea seated in the gal- lery. He warned them that'if they did not behave they would be turned out, adding, '‘you will find plenty of broth er ‘‘Bolshzviki outside.”” A number of ozcupants of the gallery then began -singiug ‘John Brown’s Body,’’ followed by the '‘‘Red Flag,”” and sotre stink bombs were thrown into the Hall. When a steward requested one of the inter- ripters to leave, the msn launched out with his fistt A scene of pande monium ensued. There was blowing of whistles, sounding of pig squeakers and rattles, and thehe air became thick with missiles which showered on the platform. Hard to hand fighting took place in several parts ot the building and an attempt was made to storm the plat- form. A strong body of police was called in to eject the ‘disturbers, but be- fore the officers had time to act, the op position gained the platfoim and seized a large Union Jack, which had been draping the front of the organ and trampled on it. There was a desperate struggle for possession of theflag, which ended by the police ciosing with the demonstrators and ejecting them. The flag was recovered and resiored -to its place. ‘A few hundred members of the British union, who remained gathered around the platform, were briefly ad- dresed by Sir Ernest Wild, who declared the union was ourt to fight Bolshevism. Sir Ernest Wild told a reporter that the disturbance was obviousiy an orga- nized affair. Among the men and wo- men in the hall, weré known Communists and were identified. . New York, Oct. 28th.--The auto used by the three bandits in last Monday’s $1,500,000 mail rruck robbery has been identified and the net is drawing close about at least one of the thieves, chjef post office inspector Cochrane said today. It was indicated an arrest might be made before night.