Speech #660160630

The destruction of the spirit. institutions. and government of a people may be by quick violence like Germany used toward Belgium and France. by infection like that which Germany put. into Russia to destroy it. or by both dilution and infection such a.s would take place in America should the new and unAmericanized element become so numerous that their sentiments would prevail over the views of Americans who understand and cherish the traditions and spirit of their country. or should the poison of radicalism and disorder from that source imperil our institutions ? The size and character of this throng. measured by tens of millions. make it look ominous to one who wants America to live forevernot as Europe and Asia have existed. but in the full possession of its own American soul. the spirit and atmosphere of a home for Americans. which is a heaven as compared with Europe and Asia. lying forever under the curse of poverty and oppression. The number coming during the 12 years mentioned and ending with the check caused by the war is shown by the figures already presented. in addition to which I remind you that there are 1:3 States now having more than onehalf of their population foreign born. and the childrennot grandchildrenof foreignborn father or mother.. or both. They are: New York. New Jersey.