No patriotic songs were sung. Not one syllable was spoken in condemnation of the alienism element represented in our country by the Communist Party. On the contrary. our own countrys policies were subjected to severe criticism and resolutions were introduced and passed calling for a liberalization of our immigration laws so that thousands of additional aliens may be brought to our shores to find a haven of economic security. The first speaker of the evening was a Capt. Ralph Bates. a British subject who. according to the announcement. had formerly served as a member of the Fifth Regiment of the late Spanish Loyalist Army. After a graphic description of the horrors of war in Spain. Captain Bates. in a very professional manner. launched a plea for contributions to aid Spanish refugees in France. He collected $440.02 from the audience and departed by plane for New York. perhaps to continue his moneyraising activities there. In the foyer of the auditorium. before and after the meeting. representatives of various groups were active distributing and selling antiFascist and communistic literature.
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