Title: "Alien-Baiting Action Opposed," Seattle Times, 3/4/1942, (ddr-densho-56-664)
Densho ID: ddr-densho-56-664

ALIEN-BAITING ACTION OPPOSED

OLYMPIA, March 4.--(AP)--Prosecuting attorneys from many counties of the state have urged the people of the State of Washington to exercise "good discretion and judgment" in their treatment of the alien-enemy problem and to avoid actions verging on "vigilante activity."

Meeting here yesterday with representatives of the Army, Navy and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the prosecutors passed a resolution urging the considered action and advising against "any movement, which could create a war of nerves or participation in any activity not strictly authorized or required by military or civilian authorities."

It was apparently the general opinion of the group that possibilities for resettlement, rehabilitation and reemployment of the aliens ordered evacuated from Coast regions are minimal.

Lloyd L. Wiehl, Yakima, president of the group, requested a further order from Lieut. Gen. John L. De Witt which would set a date for the removal of the aliens at the earliest possible moment.

Others expressed fear of sabotage by disloyal elements who might be moved into wheat or timber-growing areas.