The report will be read in the gentlemans time. The report was read. as follows: The Comimittee on the Judiciary. having had under consideration the bill to incorporate The National GermanAmerican Alliance. respectfully report : The purposes of the society are stated to be" That this corporation. composed of the individuals aforesaid and their associates. under the name and style aforesaid. is formed for the purposes as follows.: The conservation of the principles of representaive government and the protection and maintenance of all civil and political rights. the protection of German immigrants against imposition and deception and to assist in their naturalization . the study of American institutlions and the publication of American history. the cultivation of the German language. literature. and drama. and the perpetuation of the memory and deeds of those early German pioneers whose influence has been of incalculable benefit to the intellectual and economic development of this country. and whose loyalty in times of stress and strife Is at miatter of history." The charter further provides!That said corporation shall not engage in any business for gain the purposes of said corporation being educational and patriotic. " That Congress may at any time amend. alter. or repeal this act." Further information as to the purposes and scope of the society Is found in the following letters : " TlllrADErpiiIA. P)A.. March 16. 1906. "DEAn s: In reply to your favor of the 14th instant I beg leave to state that the reports at our third national convention. held October 6. 1905. showed a membership of one and onehalf millions.
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