Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-29

studies and games & with 9 the
white boys and girls, attendants
of the same school," And these are the
scenes that regale the eyes and offend the
prejudice OF the northern man, or Call
fornisn, who chances to visit Galveston!
Admitting for moment the truth Of these
statements, may I not ask seriously,
"Why should the northern man be aston
ished!" submit that II ought
to furnish to his mind sat-
isfactory evidence Of the dawn
and frLition Of that social
millennium, which WAS foreshadowed by
the prophetic vision Of Phillips and q
Garrison. 1t ought to suggest to him
the propriety of consigning to the tomb
of the Capulets that eneaHguined garment
which has done such valiant service in
times past to that political party, under
whose especial guardianship the "colored
man and brother" 10 supposed to enjoy
his rights and privileges. Why should
the fastidious Californian lament the
social degeneracy of Texss2 Has his
pride ever been offended by the msni-
Hesitation Of social equality on his native
heath? Can he assure the white man OF
the north, who seeks more corgenial
latitude for home and fortune, that Cali
fornia has founded her educational
policy upon the mature judgment of the
lamented Lincoln, who declared that in
his opinion, the co.education of the
white and black races would result
In evil, and has provided
consequently for The education
OF the white and black chill
dren in separate schools7 1t is true that
the Supreme court of California has de
cided that "the colored children may DE
excluded from schools for white children
provided schools for coiored children are
established, afordipg the same facilities
for education; but IL such schools for
colored children are not established, they
can not be excluded from the schools kept
for white pupils" wide Word w. Fool,
48 Cal. 36) Have separate schools been
established in California for colored chill
dren? II yes, when and whers9 | sus-
pect that those who svoid Texes for the
sake of their race ejudice belong to the {
class of philanthroplsts who advocate
social equality for the Cavalier and not
for the Puritan.
When this fellow alleges that socisl
equality Of the racetlymsy be fund in
Texas, and that the white and black
children are educated in the same
schools, he gives utterance to false
hood, pure, simple and unmitigated. 1
state it as q fact, about which there
can be no controversy, that there is
not echool eft any nature whatsoever
In the broad expsnse Of Texas where
the two races are co-educated. II
this be his only objection to Texas,
"B." may possess his perturbed mind
IN patience, for there Will be no
such school in Texas from now till the
crack of doom. II he had cried out from
the depths of his ignorance, some young
Sambo could have informed him that the
organic law OF the state, expressly and
afirmatively, forbids the co education of
the races. The constitution of Texas,
article eight section seven says: "Sepa-
rate schools shall be provided for the
white and colored children, and impartial
provision shall be made for both" In
response to this constitutional
command it was enacted by
the Legislature that: "The chill
dren of the white and colored races shall
be taught In separate schools, and In no
case shall any school consisting partly OF
white and partly of colored children rt-
ceiye any aid from the free school fund"
Revised Statutes of Texas, art. 3709.
What excuse can be urged in defense Of
one who, instigated by the spirit OF dia-
bclism, wantenly and deliberately maligns
and traduces q people? l am quite
sure that California does not require
the services OF such creature TO as
sure "the success Of her immigration
scheme.n Some one who has seen some |
thing Of California was asked to name
some of the cardinal characteristics OF
the state. He said: "California Is q
country Of little matches, long miles and
big liars" Your Galveston correspond
ent nav find consolation In this statement.
1t is very evident that his moral and
social welfare is imperilled in TEXAS.
csn easily procure him safe conduct.
However. will couple this offer OF kind
ness with the condition that he Will not
come to California. I fear he might be
impelled BY the force of habit to traduce
this country. If those who give credence
to such villainous statements ABOUT
Texas will visit the city Of Galveston,
their minds would become disabused OF
unkind prejudices.
THE EDUCATED TEXAN
does not arrogsle to himself superior
virtue or superior intelligence, but
claim for him the possession OF IS many
virtues and as much Intelligence as can
be found in his fellow Of any other state.
The observant Californian who visits
Galveston will find display OF
courtesy and chivalry that will
challenge his admiration. l can
promise HIM that he will never
see a lady Standing on the steps and cling
ing to the Straps of q street car in mortal
dread for her safety, while an educated
Texan sits in q seat, complacently smok-
ing his cigar. If he will enter an elevs-
tor with lady and an educated Texan,
he will observe that the Texan promptly
dons his hat in respectful recogni-
ton of her presence. In Texas
woman receives the homsge Of
gentlemen in virtue of her sex. I do
not mean to insinuate that such chivalry
is confined to Texas, or to any particu-
lar section of the country. am told,
however, that there are places under the
| jurisdiction of the stars and stripes
where this virtue does not shine re-