Immigrant Groups Pledge Loyalty to U.S.

A pledge of “unconditional loyalty” to the American Government and people has been sent to “the competent authorities” by the Immigrants Conference 1939, which represents more than 15 organizations of immigrants of all nationalities, recess and creeds who had to leave Europe because of the National Socialist and Fascist revolution.

The resolution said: “At a time when the inner and outer security of the neutral countries is seriously threatened, the Conference wishes to express its unconditional loyalty to the Government of the United States and to the American people in the name of its affiliated organizations and their individual members.

“The Immigrants Conference considers the adherence to American principles as a basis for the new life of the immigrant who has to show his gratitude for the equal rights which he enjoys in the United States by his loyal attitude towards the government and the people of the United States.

“Abstaining from any interference in the foreign and domestic policies of the United States, the organizations united in the Immigrants’ Conference 1939 recognize the principles of democracy such as they are laid down in the Constitution of the United States. They decline to maintain any connection whatsoever with the governments of their countries of origin and they reject any kind of dictatorship on matter of what political color. All these organizations are under obligation to keep their own ranks clear of all doubtful elements. They are determined and ready to participate in the defense and protection of the democratic principles and institutions of the United States at any time wherever they may be placed and whenever the people and the Government of the United States will call upon them.”