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The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-12

THE Agents General OF ali the
Australian colonies have demanded
Of Lord Derby that lie annex ,he
eastern half OF New Guinea and
the Western Pacific islands, 50 as
TO prevent France and other pow
ers from forming penal alsettlements
and naval stations to the dctriment
Of English colcnists in those coan-
tries. The colonies are willing 10
share the cost Of the annexation.
Lord Derby advised the colonisls
to take the islands under their
joint protection on their own re-
spensibility. He said he could
not advise the government to ex-
tend the Queens dominions any
farther.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-12

A YOUNG English lady has
shown what the fair sex can ac-
complish in the severe sciences.
She had been refused admittan.e
to a series Of lectures by Professor
Huxley on biology, but at last
gained his consent, and has beaten
her 250 male opponents.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1883-08-12

JUDGE HLToN, who succeeded
in breaking Up the business OF a.
1. Stewart has again demonstrated
his idioey by excluding lsraelites
from his hotel ut Saratoga. The
Judge should go 10 Hungary
where he would find more con-
geniality than here.
The bee., 1883-12-22

enthusiasm of the colored people as
a class have anything to do with
it He was defeated by his over
Jealous white friends who did net
know how to manage his cam
paign. This time there will be
many more colored politicians
working for his success and he
will be sure to be elected. They
are now and ever have been sat-
isied of Col. Ingersolls friendship
for them, and as for his sincerity
nobody in the world can doubt
that element in his nature. He
always have been a friend to the
oppressed of every nationality and
never fails to show his sincerity of
purpose by giving material sup
port whenever he has good op-
portunity. He is a genuine Re
publican and as such shall repre-
sent the District in the next ma
tional republican convention.
The bee., 1883-12-22
FAIR OF THE CADETS.

The New Armory Hall of the Washing
ton Cadet Corps, was crowded ON Mon
day evening last. the occasion being the
opening of the Fair being held by the
Honorary members to raise means to pay
for fitting up the Hall and Armory. A
full orchestra led by Krause, discoursed
sweet music at intervals during the eve
ming. At half past nine the Cadets in
full uniform, in charge of lst Lieutenant
James A Perry, and End Lieutenant
Wilford T. Marshall, marched into the
Hall and formed in front of the stage.
Following, came the Hon. Frederick
Douglass, Hon. B. K. Bruce and Hon.
Robert Smalls, who were conducted by
Captain Fleetwood.
After brief but eloquent addresses by
Mr.. Douglass, ex-senator Bruce and Gen.
Smalls, Mr.. Douglass declared the Fair
opened. The Cadets had scarcely march,
ed down stairs however before they were
called back to receive Co. B. of the Capl-
tai City Guards, Capt. w. 2. Gray, who
were to have been present at the opening,
but were unavoidably delayed. They
were received in a brief speech of well
come by Capt. Fleetwood, warmly re-
sponded to by Capt. Gray. After which
ranks were broken, and the soldier boys
were taken in charge by the ladies of the
Fair, who proceeded at once to take stock
of their pocket books. The evening
passed so pleasantly that instead of
closing at eleven O'Clock it was only by
turning out the lights in the Fair room
long after twelve o'clock that the guests
were finally induced to retire. The Fair
room is most beautifully decorated, and
reflects great credit upon the taste of
Lieu. Perry, chairman of the committee
on decoration, and on his efficient CO.
workers, both ladies and gentlemen.
Of the many valuable prizes offered the
indications are that the hottest contest
will be for the splendid fur lined circular,
with the Honorary members cane, or the
open to all china set good second. The
boys ruled their janitor ont of the race
for the ugly mans Corps badge. They
knew he would win. There are numor-
ous nriZes To he voted for
The bee., 1883-12-22
SOUTH WASHINGTON NEWS
BUREAU.

The citizens of South Washing
ton tender to the BEE there best
wishes for its greatest success and
cherish the hope for our Merry
Christmas and a Happy New
Year. They also tender congrat-
ulation to the Editor, Mr.. w. Cal
vim Chase for his timely success in
establishing the Press work in this
city, and offer new patronage for
greater encouragement.
The ladies Domestic Union, re-
Gently organized IN South Wash
ington with Mrs. Sarah Danger
field as President, is one of the
greatest movements in the city.
1t comprises all classes of ladies
under domestic engagements for
an honest living. 1t is praise
worthy and commendable enter.
prise, and its association should be
sought by all who wish fair wages
for faithful services.
The Quarterly Rhetorical of the
Laws Seminary came Off last eve
ming at the Virginia Avenue Bap-
tist Church. 1t comprised literary
aud musical exercise, which spoke
well for the school. Among the
The bee., 1883-12-22
PATRICK O,DONNELT /.

The meeting Of the Irish Amer
leans at Fords Opera House in
memory of an Irish assassin and
the denunciation of the govern
ment for not interfering was
weakness on the par of those who
pretended to be true American
citizens. O'Donnell was an as
sassin; he deliberately shot down
in cold blood another assassin
which from all reports did not
Justify him for so doing, Presi-
dent Arthur and the Department
of State did not act the towards in
the premises but, as any other
sensible men would act. This is
Republic. and the rulers of it will
protect Its citizens SO far as it is In
their power. If we had such JUS
tice in America as that under the
British government, perhaps we
would not have so many Danville
massacres. England can boast of
her laws and a speedy execution
of invaders, traitors and assassins.
The Irish question will involve
this country in a war with Great
Britain if we adhere to the Irish Ia
this country, by attempting justify
hellish deeds perpetrated by as
sassins and such men as disre-
gard the laws Of a kingdom or a
Republic. Every American jour
nal should have endorsed the ac-
ton of the President and the De-
partment of State. The Irish
Americans are demanding free
dom for Ireland, but slavery to
the American negro, a race of
people that is an honor to this
government. The duty of all
governments is to protect its cit
lzens so far as such governments
are justified. 1t is the further
duty of governments to live IN
peace with their contemporaries
and promote as far as possible hui
manity 1t is all well enough fol-
the Irish to appeal to this govern
ment for aid, but the Irish peo-
pie in America seem to forget
their crimes against the negro.
Long live the American Republic
The bee., 1883-12-22
SECOND DAYS SESSION.

The executive committee of colored men
appointed by the Louisville Convention met
again Thursday morning to hear from the
committees appointed to draft memorials on
the questions of civil rights, the Freedman's
Bank, National aid for educational purposes,
and political outrages.
The memorial on the Freedman's Bank
prays that as Congress exercised complete
power in the creation, supervision over and
dissolution of the bank that that body make
good to the depositors all ffT5ney lost by them
on account of the failure of the bank.
The!memorial on political rights sets forth
that the political rights of the colored people
in the southern states are still violated, and
calls upon the American people 10 exercise
their power in the protection of the colored
citizen in these rights.
A memorial was presented asking for Ma
tional aid for education in the states, based
upon the census of illiteracy.
The committee on civil rights, consisting Of
w. T. Scott. of Illinois. James Dean. of Flori-
da; and VIM. G. Chase of the District of Col
umbia. reported a resolution endorsing the
opinion of Justice Harlan In the recent civil
rights case; q memorial to Congress for the
passage of the Wilson amendment and the
Edmunds bill. No. Is. and resolution detin-
ing the position of the colored people relative
to civil rights as distinguished from social
rights
On motion OF w. T. Scott the following
members at large were added to the COM
mittee: Frederick Douglass, District of Co
lumbia; b, X. Bruce, Mississippi; VIM. Muir
ray, Maryland; General T. Morris Chester,
Pa, and Major L. G. Wheeler, Illinois.
The following additional members Of the
committee reported this morning: R. s.
Smith,. James Dean, Florida; DR.. Fitzbutler
and Colonel Robert Harlan, Kentucky; ]. T.
Mahoney, Indiana; Joseph Brisco, Maryland.
Colonel Perry Carson was. on motion, recog-
nized as proxy for g. w. Gentry.
The memorials were taken up by the COM
mittee and all of them adopted, with few i'm
material amendments.
The committee then adjourned sine die.
Congressman O'Hara, Colonel Marcellus
Thornton. Hon. A. NJ. Clapp and other promi-
nent gentlemen were present.
The bee., 1883-12-22
BEE SIPPINGS.
terms.

(From the American Ne,1s Bureau
Capital may win for a while,
but labor is the surest road to sue
cess.
Financial intimidation does not
express the sentiments of the pop
ulace. A free ballot does.
When political parties recog-
nize that voters rights are entitled
to the same respect as capital, a
free ballot and a fair count will be
ensured.
Wendell Phillips, the lifelong
friend of the colored race, truly
says, "If you can't get your rights
In one party, go to another" :"
Phillips is off on that.-Ed. BEE.
The present aspect of politics
indicate that Governor Butler OF
Mass, will head the workingman's
party as a presidential nominee.
IF he does he will undoubtedly
sweep the country-of trash.-Ed.
BEE.
In the campaign of 1884, the
voice of the workingman, regard
less of his nationality, will be
heard. The party that wants the
poor mans vote will have to earn
it, not by promises but by deeds.
The old adage, "That a bird
that can sing and won't sing,
| should be made to sing" IF the
The bee., 1883-12-22
CRANKS AT THE BETHEL
LITERARY ASSOCIATION.

Ed. BEE:
DIR. Crummell read a very in
teresting paper before the above
named association on Tuesday
evening last, subject, "The Negro
Women of the South" He gave
a graphic description of their pres
ent and past condition, and show
ed conclusively that little or no
marked improvement had been
made in elevating the Negro
women of the South TO a better
moral, educational and domestic
condition, since their abolition
from slavery. He showed that
the Negro men and children had
monopolized all the attention of
Northern philanthropists, to the
utter disregard of the condition of
the Negro women, especially the
pure blacks, who mainly were
trained for the field, and not those
of lighter hue. who were favored,
and kept as mistresses for their
masters and overseers. Lie ad-
vocated the establishment of In
dustrial schools throughout the
South for the women.
The paper was not discussed.
Mr.. Arnold, always funny, arose
and invited the audience to invite
Col. Wilson, of Va. (of what regi-
The bee., 1883-12-22

ment he did not state) to say a few
words. He did say a few words
and to the point, but not particu-
larly discussion of the paper, but
more general, going for colored
preachers and colored churches
South, as being drawbacks instead
of promoters of good morals a.
mong the negro women of the
South. His remarks were heartily
applauded. A crank by the name
of Harris got the floor, and made
the same harangue I have heard
him make at every meeting Of the
Literary I have attended. His
whole mouth was about leaders,
and condemning southern men for
coming here, instead of remaining
down South to make Danvllle
fuel of themselves. This huge ne
gro keeps pretty close to Wash
ington, and is in no danger, and
don't intend to be, though he
finds fault with every body else
who follow his examples. There
are number ofjust such empty
headed Negroes as Harris, who
can obtain the floor at every meet
ing of the Literary, and throw out
their vile personal filings against
honorable and intelligent persons
present who have been of some
service to their race. They do
not pretend to discuss the papers
that are read, they have not the
mental calibre to comprehend
them, and yet the officers of the
association seem to be unable to
give the floor to persons of known
intelligence, especially if one of
these we'll known cranks rise and
demand the floor at the same
time.
DR.. Crummell when his time
arrived to respond simply bowed
politely and resumed his seat,
there being nothing to reply to.
CRITIC.
The bee., 1883-12-22

energy and call to their aid pluck
and determination, they would
succeed. No matter what our
calling in life, to be successful we
must have industry, perseverance
and economy. The man that
does not gauge his expenditure
within the line of his income will,
to use a true saying, always have
his nose to the grindstone. 1t is
necessary not only to cconomize
in what we spend, but in judici-
ously arranging our time to the
best advantage. The details must
not be neglected for the more
onerous duties, either IN business
or manual labor, and where'system
and order prevail, there is time for
all. The main cause why so many
fail to lay by a comfortable COM
petence for the winter of life is
that they spend their money be-
fore they earn it, and the more
they earn the more their wants
increase; or they become careless,
and do not strive with the same
energy to do the best they can for
themselves or their employer. The
result is their business is neglected
or their employer finds some one
with more energy to fill their
places, and then they bemoan
their fate, calling it ill-luck, and
envying their more industrious
| neighbors; and, as the cares of life
increase, instead of mansully
standing up to meet them with a
determination to succeed, they
meekly succumb to what they call
their fate, and become chronic
grumblers.-Ex.
The bee., 1883-12-22
THE SUN MANS MISTAKE.

A politician here says Col. K.
G. Ingersoll expects to be one OF
the delegates in the next repubh-
can national convention from this
District. He wanted to be dele
gate to the last convention, but
the opposition by the colored peo-
ple here on account OF bis re-
figious opinions or want of re-
ligious opinions was SO strong
that he failed in his ambition, a
number of colored ministers lead
ing the opposition to him. 1t will
be remembered that when the
United States Supreme Court re-
Gently declared the civil rights bill
null and void, Mr.. Ingersoll took
the lead In denouncing the decis-
ion of the court. He has kept up
his protest ever since with the
purpose of conciliating the colored
citizens. This, it is said, insures
Col. lngersolI elecUon: as IL haS
made him SO strong with the aver
aoe colored man that the ministers
will not be able to successfully op-
pose him again. Col. Ingersoll
placed Blaine in nomination at
Cincinnati in 1876, and it may
come to pass that he will place
him in nomination again at Chi
cago In Jnne next.
The above from the Baltimore
SIN correspondent is correct ex-
cept where he states that the col
ored delegates prevented Col. In
gersoll from going to the Chicago
Convention, and the further init
nation that Col. Ingersoll is only
protesting in behalf of the colored
people to secure their votes Tor
the next convention. Col. lnger-
soil was not defeated by the color
ed delegates or did the religious
The bee., 1883-12-22
THE NATIONAL COL0RED COM.
MITTEE.

The executive committee appointed at the
colored national convention held in Louis
Vile, KY, last September, which consists of
two delegates from each state, met Wednes-
day noon at Carson's hotel, in this city. The
chairman. Col. W. A. Pledger, Of Atlanta, Ga,
called the committee to order, and the roll of
states being called by the acting secretary,
Jesse Lawson, of N. J., the following respond
ed. either by delegates or by proxy: Alabama.
Georgia, District of Columbia. Illinois, Kan
sas, Louisiana. Massachusetts,, Missouri,
North Carolina, Texas, Virginia. New York,
and New Jersey. The chairman stated that
since the meeting of the convention
THE CIVIL RIGHTS DECISION
BILE agitation among the eolored people. and
this would no doubt incidentally affect their
discussions at the present meeting; but the
members should not lose sight of the main
principles which were enunciated at the
Louisville convention. He suggested that q
subcommittee be appointed to draw up a
memorial for a presentation to Congress, and
also one to recommend the policy in regard TO
politics, If any, the committee should adopt.
Mr.. FRED. DOUGLASS
came In during the discussion and was intro
duced to the committee by the chairman. In
expressing his thanks for the reception Mr..
Douglass said he had one suggestion to make.
The public mind, as they all knew, was large
ly divided on the recent decision OF the SUI
preme Court. He would therefore suggest
that if an unanimous endorsement was posi-
BILE by the committee ofthe dissenting opinion
of Justice Harlan it would be q graceful thing
for the committee to take such an action. In
view Of the present political situation he
thought it would be well for them to hold a
national convention just prior to those OF the
two great parties.
MIR. Scott, of Illinois, offered a resolution in
dorsing the civil rights resolution recently Of
fered In the Senate and 1t was referred to the
committee.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
The chairman announced the following
committees:
On Civil Rights-W. T. Scott, w. Calvin
Chase, Jas. Dean. Florida.
Freedman's Savings Bank-Jesse Lawson,
New Jersey; K. S. Laws District of Columbia;
g. NJ, Arnold, Virginia.
On Education-J. w. Lyons, Virginia; A. P.
Albert, Louisiana; w. T. Curtis, Missouri.
The bee., 1883-12-22
MAKING PRESIDENT.

Several of our exchanges are
trying their hands at President
making. The Bee is a pronounced
advocate for Robert T. Lincoln,
for president, and Blanche K.
Bruce, for vice-rresident; as far as
the MAIL sees, the only thing that
recommends Lincoln for the Re-
publican nomination for the presi-
dency, is, that he Is the son of our
much-lamented Abraham Lincoln,
and not for any virtues that he
possesses; he has no statesman
like ability, he possesses no quail
ties that are above mediocre. As
for Mr.. Bruce, he has shown him.
self to be a most conservative man,
In fact we think that he has been
entirely too conservative; we fail to
see what good he did for the Ne
gro during the time he was draw
ing his pay as a senator. The
Western Recorder has kept hoisted
at its masthead for several months
the names of John A. Logan and
John NJ. Langston, for president
and vice-president respectively.
Logan has shown himself to be a
very level-headed man /; he was
a fine soldier, a fair senator, but
what else can be said in his favor E?
We await a reply from the Re
corder. Langston is a fine scholar
a good jurist, SO we are Informed,
but we think that he is for self
alone. We know of no good that
he has done for the colored peo-
pie. And another thing presents
itself to our minds, could he re-
cieve their support? Other ex-
changes are boosting up U. S.
Grant and g. A. Arthur, but the
MAIL thinks that the Hon. James
g. Blaine, the plumed knight of
Maine, will be the successful NOM
inee. There is no man we would
rather see carry off the laurels
than Blaine, and we believe that
if he secures the nomination he
will not only receive the votes of
the Republicans, but a great many
of the Democrats as well.-Den-
uer Mail.
So far as Secretary Lincoln and
Senator Bruce are concered they
need no defense from Us. Sec
retary Lincoln can unite the col
ored vote, and if he is not nomin-
ated the republican party will see
Its blunder. We make no over
lures to the democratic party.
The man who toadies to the dem
ocratic party is a slave and a knave.
We are for Lincoln and Bruce.
The bee., 1883-12-22
COL. ,ROBT. G. INGERsOLL,
The King Of Humanftarfans
"Must gO'' TO the Chicago
COnveRtion.

Now that the Republican Ma
tional Executive committee has
according to the published call)
been mean enough to allow the
two hundred thousand people in
this District but one delegate In
the Republican National conven-
ton, we have decided to elect q
man who, though he takes but
one form, will be equal in power
and influence to any two others
we might have sent and that man
is Col r. G. Ingersoll, the king of
humanitarians. There is no bet
ter republican in the known world
NOT even Victor Hugo, the very
embodiment Of all that is repub-
hcan, he was not truer to its prin-
clples than our candidate. lie is
in favor of human rights in all
their various forms and ramifica-
tons; he is in favor of equal rights
and equal burdens for all men,
white, black, rich and poor. He
believes that the people have a
right to choose their rulers in the
District of Columbia, and to that
end would work in the Republi-
can National convention. Ingersoll
must go to Chicago, and that set
ties it.
The bee., 1883-12-22

Our friend Rodgers will please
accept our thanks for Report of
the General Superintendent of
the Railway Mail service. Mr.. W.
B, Thompson, superintendent,
certainly deserves the compliments
of the general public for the abili-
ty and great detail he has shown
in his report. He has quite num-
Der of colored clerks under him
who speak of him in the highest
terms
The bee., 1883-12-22

Republican and Democratic par
ties knowing our rights, don't
give them to US, they must be
made to do SO by our votes.
No matter to what party Gov
ernor Butler is allied, he has a
stronger hold upon the affections
of the colored people of this coun-
try than any other member of the
white race. That is when he re-
turns to the republican party.--Ed.
BEE.
The bee., 1883-12-22

All communications must be addressed TO
the Editor and Proprietor In conjunction
with the BEE, the managers have established
a News Bureau of the Colored Press We are
prepared to furnish biographies, special cor
respondence and news items at a reasonable
price. The object Of the bureau is to furnish
coIored journals with special Washington let
tiers when they have no special correspon-
dents. We have some OF the best writers In
the country connected with the bureau, which
viii enable us 10 furnish truthful, spicy and
concise correspondence. Give the News
Bureau cali.
The bee., 1883-12-22

The Senate on Wednesday last
passed a resolution to print five
hundred copies of the Report Of
the Commissioner of the Freed
mans Saving and Trust company
which may be had upon applica-
ton to the Commissioner.
The bee., 1883-12-22

The question is who will be the
next republican nominee? who
can unite the colored vote? The
only man who can unite the color
ed vote is Lincoln. The negroes
will sacrifice their lives for such a
man
The bee., 1883-12-22

Next week this paper will con-
tain cut and pen sketch of the
life and service of Col. Robert g.
Ingersoll.
The bee., 1883-12-22
THE CHRONIC GRUMBLER

How often do we hear people
bemourning their fate, when, if
they would cultivate a little more
The bee., 1883-12-22

The National Executive commit
tee will pr, sent some very i'm
portant measures to congress.
The bee., 1883-12-22

Let us send a young man from
this city to the next republican
convention. We are entitled to
two delegates.
The bee., 1883-12-22

The issue next fall will be, can
American citizens be protected at
the ballot box.