The national leader., 1888-12-08

LEE" AT THE METROPOLITAN
HOTEL. DIR. DERRICK
MAKES A GREAT SPEECH.
HIS ELOQUENT PLEA
FOR THE NEGRO RACE
HE RECEIVES AN
OVATION. THE AT
TUCKS MONU-
MENT, PER-
SONALs ETC.
NEW YORK, CITY, Dec. 9th, 'SS.
Especial Correspondence of the NATIONAL
LEADER)
A large and significant gathering
met at the fifth avenue Hotel last Tues
day evening for the purpose of organiz-
ing a permanent organization to be
comprised Of Republican campaign
speakers, those who on countless oc.
casions had held the masses spell
bound" by their stirring speeches in
support of Harrison and Morton and
protection. Elliot F. Shepard, owner
of the Mail and Express," presided.
Chauncy M. Depew was unanimously
chosen president. DR.. W. b. Derrick
was the only negro present. After
some discussion and strong opposition
the name National Republican SPELL
binders Association, was decided upon.
Those who opposed the selection con-
sidered it tiippant and misleading.
While that may be true, yet there is No
reason to fear for the result of the Or
ganiZations accomplishment. Lock at
the magnificent Hudson river. with its
wealth of navigation, grand and pictur.
esque in its growth flowing to the sea,
springing from tiny spring away up
among the dark forest crowned Adiron-
dacks. whats in name2 A rose
by any other name would smell as
sweetly.''
The list Of Vice Presidents contains
the names of many who by the power of
their speeches have gained national
regulations. Among these Is to be
found DR.. W. B. Derricks name-We
are proud of the tone of the recognition
accorded him.
The general jubilatlons over the Re-
publican victory practically ended with
a great banquet on Saturday evening,
at tue Metropolitan Hotel. The n. Y.
Tribune in its report of the affair spoke
OF DR.. w. B. Derrick as follows:
1.-The R,v. DR.. William B. Derrick,
the well-knOwn colored orator, made
one of the most telling speeches of the
evening. His theme was the protection
Of the negro In the South. His re-
marks reused the company to the high
est pitch, The cheering at times could
be heard mile away, and handker-
chiefs were waved. Everybody stood
up, and cheer after cheer was given for
the speaker as well as for the speech,
and when he sat down, it was amid
deafening applause. Mr.. Derrick may
we'll feel proud Of the success of his
forts, which were exceptionally bril-
liant"
In speaking to the toast, "Protectaon
breaks Intimidation, among other
things he said. Mr.. President, Gentle
meiI. IF my expressions We're equal
10 my sensibilities in more cllaste lam
guage could express the pleasure it
affords me in being present. While
/ am participating in your jubilee, yet
! must confess am unable To enjoy it to
the fullest extent, that 1 would other
wise, If were not the representative of
thai class, which is to-day the bone of
III tuO ROI1V1C VI GIlC
nation, am like one boy of the house
hold standing aside witnessing his
bro hers enjoying themselves, while lie
awaits his fathers verdict as to his
equal rights to participate In the home
euJoyments like the others. By this
meau to say, the negro awaits the de-
cisioD of the incoming administration,
as 10 his recognition. The negro seeks
no special legislation, he only asks to
be protected in the rights guaranteed
by the constitution, nor do we seek to
be regarded as special people i'll the
republic. AS negro, would say to
the incoming administration, we want
no sectional policy, but what may be
recognizing all sections as integral
parts Of the great American republic.
The colored race comes to the Repub-
lican party, not as wards, as beggars or
Dcnders Of the peace. We come as
citizens. Protection as founded and
preserved by the Republican party has
removed intimi alton from the negro,
ami with the ballot in his hand he de-
nIands recognition. Protection has
given to this republic life and power.
Three times has England tried to as
sassinate us. Three times has she been
whipped. The last time was on the
glorious 9th of November, 1888. She
had captured our President, our Cab.
met and all of Congress but the Repub-
llcan Senate. But for the third time
did the American people drive England
back, and the Stars and Stripes still
wave over prosperous and united ma
lloI
will you allow the South, with
which England allied herself in the last
battle, to dictate to you what policy
shall he pursued toward the negro?
(Cries of mo, nol'D If you will give
us The protection we ask We will return
you the electoral votes Of seven South
ern States. The negro is not Demo-
crat; he is Republican.
Since the unveiling Of the Attucks
monument in Boston, discussion con.
corning it has been rife. While the cause
for which the monument has been dedi-
Gated, is praise worthy, yet many Ques-
ton the harmony of the model with
the subject 1t is intended to commemor-
ate in the first place, the figure Of Col
umba sands holding aloft in one hand