The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-02-15

| Fcd IN strong terms a-aiaSt the nomjna ion
| Judge Dlnkgraye. Nj. townsend said that
| Understood the convent on 10 be in the in
| FArest OF the cOlOred race who were the prima
sufferers by the democratic methods of the
south. he said the policy with the white men
| was 10 say TO the negro, ''you are pretty good
man but we want TO use you in ur place.
that II was fact that the negro OF the country
was simply horse holder, but when tie horse
got oats the negro got picked.
Mr.. ToWnsen spoke for ten minutes and
was roundly applauded. He stoutly protested
| against 1t BENZ ma lie a "mixed" movement
and was confident that there were enough
able cOlored men in the convention to push
the movement through successfully.
hr. w. b. Kelly OF Leavenworth, was
strongly opposed to making 1t anything but a
| movement OF the cOlOred people.
Mr.. w. A. Belts Of Wichita, the Youngest
! delegate present, and, by the way one of the
brightest young colored men In the west
made short speech that was we'll received.
Mr.. Dlnkgraves now appeared to speak for
himself. He said he had no political aspira-
ions. de was not citizen of Kansas, and to
tel1 the truth, said he was anxious to 60 back
70 Louisiana and fight the democracy again.
he added eome remarks concerning the hight
Ior the Craftsmanship, and expressed the ut
most respect for bis opponent, whom
ne had known in Louisiana, where
ne was doing good work for
tne republican party.G Abiding to Mr.. Town
seno, or LeavenwOrth, he said that gentleman
nad (perhaps unwittingly) done him an in
Justice. Here voice from the gallery
shouted, HE was sent By the democrats to do
So" "Its not SOL" was the response from
the stage. The speaker urged the delegates
10 do what they came together to do, and said
ne did not propose that In a convention called
ioE southern republicans the other side should
have anything to say. He asked IL the
southern ~
accomplish anything If they went to jarrIng,
ana urged that harmony should prevail
:, one OF the delegates endeavored to continue
the discussion, but was compelled to sit down
ny the loudly expressed demand of the audi
dience. /
MIR. Townsend again took the floor on
q question or privilege and protested against
the lntlmation that he had been sent here by
the democrats and to work against the inter-.
estS OF the people. 1t was the first time It
nad Deen said he was not republican and he
declared that he always been, and still Is, q
radical republican. After speaking fsr some
minutes Mr.. Townsend was interrupted and
considerable confusion ensued until Mr.. Price
advanced With proposition to settle the
whole difficulty. He was willing to sacrifice
everything short of life itself in the Interest Of
harmony. !
Mr. Price was now called to order as Mr..
townsend had been before him, but succeeded
IN gaining the attention of the audience and
urged the convention to get to work and drop
ali chickering's. He withdrew from candidacy
Tor the chair, In the interest OF peace, har-
mony and the good will of the republicans
White and black-Of the south. Great ap-
clause.
"A motion was made to nominate Mr.. Dink-
graves by accsnati n, but Captain Matthews,
OF Leavenworth took the floor and amid great
confusion withdrew his name az q delegate.
A motion 10 hot ans
protest to substitute the name Of the Hon.
f. I. McCabe 70 that of Mr.. Dinkgrave's.
The audience continued to be rather noisy and
The temporary chairman was obliged to say
that II better order was not preserved
she convention would have to adjourn to
some other place
NJ p. F. Oliver OF Wichita, succeeded In
no ding the attention OF the house for some
time and made the point that Mr.. Dink0raves
hAd been nominated, not as a republican but
as "a white republican"
The chairman ordered the roll called on the
amendment but it appeared that the list OF
names had been destroyed. A rising vote
was ordered resulting In 26 votes for kcCabe
and 81 for Dinkgraves.
Division was called for but Mr.. DinkgravOs
was led forward by a Stalwart committee and
took charge Of the convention amid great Ap-
plause. Several OF the delegates put on their
coats and rose az II to withdraw, but
thought better OF II and sat down again.
Colonel Brown made motion that the
secretary proceed forthwith to read the memo
rial, which prevailed. The following is the
full text Of
THE MEMORIAL:
We, the representatives of q, 900 republican
now residents of the stats of Kansas, formerly
citizens OF the southern states, and the majority
Of whom are exiles from the states Of their birth
and choice because Of the intolerance and perse-
cuuon or the democratic party, In mass conven-
ton assem- bled issue this address to the republI-
cans OF the nation and through them to their
In congress.
Hailing with grateful hearts the recent election
or rep ibllcan president and q republican con-
gress, we extend to our brethren heartfelt coz
CALCULATIONS upon our magnificent victory; and
feeling that the solemn pledges made by our par
ty In all their platforms will be faithfully per-
formed and that at last no obstacle bars the way
10 redress OF the wrongs which republicans in
the south under democratic rule have so long
been compelled TO submit to; We desire in this
way TO eVince our willingness TO aid In any move
ment our brethren IN the southern states may
adopt that Will insure them not only protection
to american Industries" but also protection In
The Tree exercise OF their rights as American cti-
gems.
Diselaiming all Intention or desire to arouse or
z peal 10 either race Or sectional reudces, We
charge that democratic rule In the southern
states but especially In Mississippi, Louisiana
aud south Carolina was obtained and has been
maintained by an utter disregard and violation of
the constitution OF the United States. and By the
faith under II; that wherever for the
last twelve years republicans, white or black
have sought to exercise their rights, they have
been prosecuted. driven from their homes In
lured In their property and often murdered that
the democratic party might rule.
We charge that this is not the result OF race
preIud ces or on account OF any extended feeling
Of 9nlmO1.ty between the white and colored peo-
pie OF the south. because white men as wall a.
black men have been the victims OF these demo-
cratic methods: nor can n Justly be laid as the
result OF SpHSmodc instances OF lAwleasness that
at tim eSocCur Ia other parts ~ the union; bat IL
Is the Teaf OF an orss1Let and confederatsd
Intention on the part Of tae controlling element
VI the democratic party 10 rule regar Teas OF III
minority, and regardless - the Laws OF The United
states |
Ne affirm that the democratic Ta-ty throuxh
IL leaders and teach ms have
Denied tie right o. free speech and tres bal
ct; that they have made elections a farce and |
1nd tTaEesTy upon American Institutions. t2af
hey have wantonly and deliberately committed |
al kinds OF fraud 10 overcome republican major
ties and 10 suppress the republican vote, and |
1ft-a r-soTting 70 retail and wholesale aSsassna-
don 10 accomplish their ends and 20 silence the
IA thelr frauds and criEeS. We assert
hat X Is In vain 10 expect any relief from the
stAte governments. or even ST the hands 81 taa
state courts OF the southern states because tbs
sntIre machinery Of the state governments IL IN
ne hands Of the men wao pan and direct ths
~ these cutrsEes. and Ne AK 10 bs
lhOwn where The perpetrators who direct and |
commit these oufTag~S have ben punished o.
wen prosecuted for tie crimes committed AgAinJ
'epuhIcauS. Therefore X Is evident that r~li.t
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