Herald of Kansas., 1880-04-16

raised their first crop; and be it flu
ther
Resolved. That in justice to tn
donors and others interested, tina
the said Refugee Relief Board d
make regular monthly statesment
through the public press, of their re
siepts and disbursements. This res
olution is signed by L. w. Pulie
and w D. Matthew, and is a minor
jty report Of the Committee on Rcso
luti0ns.
Resolved that we heartily endorse
all the different agencies, religious
moral, educational as we'll az polite
al, which tends to lift up and place
us on higher plane OF American
citizenship
Resolved, That we hereby offe.
our profound appreciation and graf
itude to the benevolent of this and
other countries who have contribu-
ted and still continue to contribute
so generously toward the relief OF
our fleeing brethren as we'll as to
thOse who so disinterestedly admin
isterd their bonefactions in the in
GFptlOH vi = Ctbt IClIO4 w vi
Resolved that we consider our
selves entitled to. representation on
the ticket in the approaching Stare
election next Autumn, and we pledge
Ourselye to then present to the con-
sideration of the assembled delegates
Of the Republican party man whose
fitness and ability will command the
respect and support Of every candid
Republican.
Resolved, That we can not suffer
this opportunity to pass by without
expressing our approval and graft
tude for the fair treatment our flee
ing brethren have received at the
hands Of the people, and present ad-
ministration, Of the State of Kansas
Resolved, That as in the past, so in
the future, we pledge ourselves to an
uncOmpromisiRg support of the
principles Of the National Republi-
can party, so long as they advocate
for us that complete liberty and ex-
act equality in our civil and political
rights guaranteed to US by the late
amendments.
Resolved. That the proceedings of
this convention be published ia the
HERALD OF KANSAS, and such other
papers as are favorable 20 our cause
Mr. Pulies moved to strike out the
preamble a clause which seemed to
convey the impression that the COL
ored men shown cevotedness to the
cause of Republicanism by coming
TO Kansas.
Mr.. Stuart. Of Shawnee, objected
and opposed the substitute He
thought the cause Of oppression in
the South was owing to the, fact
that his people were so devoted to
principles.
Mr.. Pulies said the speaker was
the reason of the oppression
was the acts of the democrats in the
south, who would not accord tO.them
he rights they ought TO enjoy He
said the colored people fled from the
south because their condition now
was worse than any bond Of slavery
hat might be made. 1t was the an
ipathy and prejudice felt toward col.
lred men which forced them to Kan
as. He did not desirG that the |
'nemieS of The colored people might |
)e justified in their statements con-
erning them. This migration was
lot for political effect, aud the ques
ion IS national one now, and if we
'lace ourselves on record thus. there
Will be SORT of justification for the
words Of our enemies.
Mr.. White said the impression in
ended to be conveyed to the people
vas that the colored people had fed
rom danger as do the animals, to q
ountry where they will be more
ospitably treated. Ii was the mur-
erous work of the oppressors in the
outh, which had driven them 10 a
lace where they might meet with a
'iendly reception. He said culored
len are all Republicans, and they
light as we'll express their senti-
lentS.
Mr.. Thomas, Of Shawnee, could see {
o objection TO the item. Wong {
'r the Republicans brought down |
le wrath of the Democrats. lie I
lought there was no difference be- :
veen the Democracy North and :
oGth; it was the same everywhere, :
ld he therefore opposed striking I
1T any psrt of the preamble. lie '
id if the colGred man was allowed r
vote his sentiments ia tie South /
lmolested there would not be 4 cor c
'ral's guard OF them in Kansas to- :
y. He moved 20 lay the motion u
strike oat eu the table, which v
otion was carried.