The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-12

if it will benefit humanity. The man has become
exalted above the institution, and is now the
focus OF civilization. To free man, TO lift up tho
individual, Is the social task of America. In
working out this problem, the most essential ele-
mpnts must BE- industry and evangelical Protest.
antism. Aristocratic presumption or oiai caste
cannot be recognized. There must be "A universal
equality and universal fraternity of mankind
to secure the highest ethical development.
THE CLOSING ADDRESS.
The last speech of the evening was ny W. L.
Fisher, the representative of Hanover College.
whose subject was "The Negro in America" In
appearance Mr.. Fisher Is decidedly youthful, but
his speech indicated that he had been close
student. His manner was easy and natural, and
bis voice was used with excellent effect. He
said that the negro had always been disturb
ing element in the government OF the country.
Slavery had been abolished, but the negro re-
manned, and the problem of the race was the
riddle OF the future. The growth of the race
"A cause for the most serious apr ehepSi On,
because of their ignorance and iii tertcy. An
actual majority of the voters OF the southern
States could not read or write, and 40 per cent.
OF these were negroes. Vice goes hand in hama
with ignorance and the result can be easily
predicted The speaker said that he recognized
the fact that the discussion of This topic not
popular. but it should be considered, for at
the present rate of increase the negro
would in fifty years have control of
this government. This question of race
was not question of prejudice, but of human
1ty. There was no h1ttering promise of devel-
opment and advancement in the negro race, and
without assimilation education would but in
crease the danger. 1t would be found necessary
TO disgorge the black man, that had lain for two
centuries undigested in this country. Emgra-
ton from America to Liberia, which had begun,
seemed to he the easiest sOlution of the problem.
Colonization was alike the hope Of the blacks
and the safeguard of the whites.
Mr. Fishers views were original and striking,
and they were advocated with much earnest
ness. His speech, however, was too long.
THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES.
The judges who had been selected to decide
the contest were: Oscar B. Hord, Hon. Byron K.
Elliott Rev. A T. Persou, Charles L. Holstein
and Caleb s. Denny. When the speaking was
concluded they made up their averages, consid-
ering three points-thOuGht, composition and
delivery. Each judge kept his private marks
secret, only giving the general average, and
these i'll turn were "averaged." The per cent
attained by each speaker not made public
and the decision announced by the judges gave
the gentlemen the following positions: First
place. Mr.. Asher, of the State University; sec
ond, Mr. Fisher, of Hanover College; third, Mr.
Anderson, of Wabash College; fourth, Mr. Bren-
gle, of Asbury University; fifth, Mr..
Smith, Of Butler University; sixth,
Of the result Was receyea wiIS
the widest enthusiasm, as both Mr.. Asher and
Mr.. Fisher are members Of the same college fra
Der of the senior class and Mr. Fisher was u con-
testant last wear.
MR., AsHERs TROUBLES.
After Mr.. Asher had won the primary contest
at Bloomington, a charge was made by his enc
mics that portion Of his speech had been pla-
CARRIED. The matter was referred to commit
tee consisting of some of the most
prominent citizens of Bloomington, who
after examining carefully into it,
completely exOuerated Mr.. Asher. It seems
however, that President Moss decided that Mr.
Asher should NOT come here as the representa-
Iive of the university, and told him if he did so
he would be expelled from the institution. 1t
a understand hR Z IN wa fnI
from to-day. Yesterday mir. Asher received the
following dispatch:
'HOld the fort at all hazards. Appeal from
the faculty to the board OF trustees. You will
he sustained by the citizens OF Bloomington"
Signed, morton c. Hunter, W. +. Browning, w
p, Rogers DIR. A. j. Axtell, Henry Henly, 8. W.
Bradfdte, N. A. Hill, Dr. J. G. McPhelters. Rev
A. B. Phihputt, ID. W. Browning, James b.
MILKY, and Others"
In view of. the fact that Mr.. Asher won the
contest last nighr, 1t is probable that President
Moss will magnanimOusly take him back.