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Caption: War Publications - WWI Compilation 1923 - Article 3
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tempiM.try assist.nice until the national government can apply a permanent policy for their relief, l-.vcn more frequently will they need comfort and advice and guidance. Surely the city can do no mote useful work and dischaige no higher obligation than in rendering such aid as it can to these people. Many of the problems incident to the ordinary administration of public charity become more complex and acute under the stress of war and will call for special exertions and high efficiency on the part of the city. And, finally, at a time when the staying power of the nation is more than ever before dependent upon the physical vigor of its citizens and at a time when many of the common restraints and precautions are in danger of being forgotten, the municipality must put forth unusual efforts to see that existing health regulations are rigidly enforced and new measures taken to meet emergencies which may arise. 6. Work among Aliens A sixth and most important type of war service may be rendered by many cities in dealing with aliens and the problems which their presence in our midst creates. The acuteness and complexity of this problem will vary greatly from place to place. In cities where aliens are numerous at least three forms of work may well be undertaken under the direction of the municipal authorities. First, we note certain protective measures which may be taken to forestall or check depredations or injurious propaganda carried on by enemy aliens. Of course, the national government is the authority which must deal with the cases of treason, espionage and sedition. The city may render valuable aid, however, by securing through its police or other agencies as accurate information as possible, relating to the presence of enemy aliens or the existence of suspicious circumstances. Should it seem desirable to require a nation-wide or state-wide registration of aliens the cities would naturally undertake the task of doing that work or helping with it within their own limits. Secondly, either directly or by coordinating the work of other agencies, the city may help along the Americanization of aliens. Suggestions, information, advice and encouragement are frequently needed by the foreigner who wishes to become naturalized. With fr>l need 6
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