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Letter to Editor
November 12, 1887
The Labor Enquirer
Denver, Denver County, Colorado
What is this article about?
A Leavenworth Knight of Labor writes to the Editor of the Labor Enquirer defending the Salvation Army's constitutional right to public marches in Denver against criticism from fellow Knights, highlighting hypocrisy in light of Albert Parsons' death sentence for exercising rights.
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A Plea for the Salvationists.
Editor Labor Enquirer.
A few evenings since, while walking down Larimer, the local corps of the salvation army passed down the street with their drums and tambourines, and colors flying, and followed by a crowd of hoodlums. A number of Knights of Labor who were near by took occasion to pass several ungenerous remarks about the s. a. to the effect that they "ought to be run in; they are a nuisance," etc.
Language like this is not at all becoming in any man, much less in a Knight of Labor. It shows his lack of liberal sentiment, and proves that he is no respecter of the rights of others. These people have a constitutional right to worship as they choose, or to adopt such means as may be necessary to induce the public to recognize the mission in which they are engaged. Although opposed to the methods of modern Christianity on general principles, yet still I am willing to grant them full freedom of conscience together with the right of public assemblage, free speech, etc. For exercising purely constitutional rights Albert Parsons, a brother Knight, has been condemned to death. Shame on you Knights who howl for personal liberty and constitutional right for yourselves but are unwilling to grant this same right to others.
Yours for the Cause of Humanity.
A Leavenworth K. of L.
Denver, Nov. 7, '87.
Editor Labor Enquirer.
A few evenings since, while walking down Larimer, the local corps of the salvation army passed down the street with their drums and tambourines, and colors flying, and followed by a crowd of hoodlums. A number of Knights of Labor who were near by took occasion to pass several ungenerous remarks about the s. a. to the effect that they "ought to be run in; they are a nuisance," etc.
Language like this is not at all becoming in any man, much less in a Knight of Labor. It shows his lack of liberal sentiment, and proves that he is no respecter of the rights of others. These people have a constitutional right to worship as they choose, or to adopt such means as may be necessary to induce the public to recognize the mission in which they are engaged. Although opposed to the methods of modern Christianity on general principles, yet still I am willing to grant them full freedom of conscience together with the right of public assemblage, free speech, etc. For exercising purely constitutional rights Albert Parsons, a brother Knight, has been condemned to death. Shame on you Knights who howl for personal liberty and constitutional right for yourselves but are unwilling to grant this same right to others.
Yours for the Cause of Humanity.
A Leavenworth K. of L.
Denver, Nov. 7, '87.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Ethical Moral
Political
What themes does it cover?
Constitutional Rights
Religion
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Salvation Army
Knights Of Labor
Constitutional Rights
Albert Parsons
Personal Liberty
Freedom Of Speech
Public Assemblage
What entities or persons were involved?
A Leavenworth K. Of L.
Editor Labor Enquirer.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
A Leavenworth K. Of L.
Recipient
Editor Labor Enquirer.
Main Argument
knights of labor should respect the salvation army's constitutional rights to worship and assemble publicly, rather than criticizing them as a nuisance, especially given the hypocrisy in light of albert parsons' condemnation for similar rights.
Notable Details
References Albert Parsons Condemned To Death For Exercising Constitutional Rights
Criticizes Knights Of Labor For Lack Of Liberal Sentiment And Intolerance