The sun., 1889-12-04

South. the bestowai Of the suffrage, which soon
followed, and the impairment OF the ability Of
ehey found 70 sdesus.sy 81" PROVIDE H edIcS-
tional facilities, presented not only exceptional
but upexampled conditions That the situa-
doubt. The ability and Interest OF the States
have happily increased.
But great work remains TO be done, and
think the general Government should lend lts
aid. As the suggestion Of n national grant In
on nS sToSSs W S chiefly 1n q ts con-
his degcendants, the relief should. as far ne
possible. while necessarily proceeding upon
suggested It u is essential. II much good is
to bo accomplished. thut the sympathy and &c.
be enlisted. and thai the methods a9opied
should be such rs to stimulate and not to sup
plant local taxation for echool purposes.
one in such case. and as tho effort must, in
some degree, be experimental, recommend
be so limited in annual amount and as 10 The
time over which Il y to extend as will, on the
one hand. give the local school % authorities op;
years. allowance. and on the other deliver
them from the temptation TO unduly postpone
ssS SeIyes ss'um0'i0p Oh the wh0io burden them
The colored people did not iutrude them
SSyGs npodp d hni TS they we're brought hS5e in
code. Happily for both races they are now
free. They have, from standpoint OF ignor-
hnce and poverty. which was our shame, not
theirs. made remarkable advances IN educa-
ton ton and in the asauisition Of properly. They
friendly and faithful toward the white race.
under temptations OF tremendous strength.
cemeteriea whore u grateful Government has
gathered the ashes OF those who died in its
uias army regiments that have 90 won Ua9 hfsh &
ooaTaee ana soidierly auSiitiss. and for iideliIy
now the toiiers Of their communities S 'Hy making ha
their full contribution to the widening streams
ceTss TSe s1dden Wead stop
hold as well as the shop. Generally they do
not desire to quit their homes, and their en-
ployers resent the Interference OF the emiGra.
ton agents who seek to stimulate such de-
sire.
But. notwithstanding all this, in many parts
OF our country where the colored population is
large the people Of that race are, by various de-
vices, deprived OF any effective exercise OF their
political rights and Of many OF their civil rights.
The wrong does not expend itself upon those
eney In the Union is wronEed.
1t has been the hope Of every patriot that q
m,a sensS @ 1i justice and Of Ire Iespecf for the lazy
evils. Surely no one supposes that the present
Gan be accepted as permanent condition. II
out this problem for themselves. we have a
right TO ask whether they are at work upon 1t;
Isdtl Do they ,S9 suggest any solution When and
have q free ballot3 When is he, in fact. 10 have
those full civil rights which have so long been
which our form Of government was intended
to secure to the electors to be restored Z This
should face these
heritage Of woe TO the next: The consultation
should proceed with !candor. calmness and
humanity. not OF prejudice and cruelty No
question In our country can be at rest except
earnestly nSoSe the Ssts stsnon Of f1s GonHTess
to the consideration OF such measures within
its well.denned constitutional powers as will
right Of suffrage and every, other civil right
under the Constitution and laws Of the United
the assumption. either on the part Of the
eEanted; but both viii be highly bISmeble ii
used to correct these evils. The power to take
the whole direction and control OF the election
Is clearly given to the General Government
A partial and qualified spperyisi9n of these
Is 1s for By d IN
and extended as to secure, on the whole better
results than can be attained by q law taking
control The colored man should be protected
in all Of hie relations to the Federal Govern
sn n as S5 % IN
gress. or as peaceful traveller upon our inter-
the nasOsai He prds. and Sf' nothins moFe Rqrtfpl
to the national prosperity. than the inferiority
OF our moTCnanS marine compared Win tnaL OF
other nations whose general resources.
wealth. and sea-coast lines do not suggest any
reason for their supremacy on the sea- 1t was
think. that It shall not continue % to be- So, II is
not possible in this communication to discuss
or 0f tSs Ss den %ehods hsadppbg
IL Of few we aes
Is ali THAT that Is PractieaSe That the e Sresi steam
ship lines sailing under the flags Of Eng land,
EaSod in foreisn commerce. n were 't 'promoted,
and have since been and now are liberally
aided. By grants OF public money in one form
American lines OF steamships have, been
abandoned by us to an unequal contest with
the aided lines Of other nations until they have
been withdrawn. or. in the few cases where
they are still maintained. are subject to serious
Is matter OF common knowl-
The present situation is such that travellers
and merchandise find Liverpool often neces3
some son = Of the South American capitals. The
fact that some OF the delegates from South
American states to the Conference Of Ameri-
reached our shores by reversing that limo OF
travel. is very conclusive OF the need OF such a
and most necessary step in the direction OF
fuller and more beneficial intercourse with
nations that are now our neighbors upon % the
established commercial intercourse.
recommend that such appropriations be
between our ports and those OF
Central and South America. China. Japan, and
The important islands in both OF the great
oceans as will be liberally remunerative for the
service rendered. and as will encourage the |
and in some fair degree equalizo
The chances Of American steamship lines in
tho competitions which they must meet. That
The American States lying south OF us will |
cordially cooperate in establishing and main |
aiming such lines OF steamships to their prn- |
.ipal ports do not doubt
We should also make provision for anaval
reserve to consist OF such merchant ships, OF |
American construction and OF specifed ton |
mage and speed. as the owners will consent to |
olace at the use OF the GoyeIhn5lt, n case OF |
need as armed cruisers. England has adopted |
his policy and as q result can now, upon ne |
,ess!ty. at once place upon her naval list some
II the fastest steamships In tho world A |
proper supervision of the construction OF such |
,essols would make their conversion Into
Effective ships OF war very easy
am an advocate OF economy In our national
but 1t is a misuse Of terms to
make this word describe q policy that With
lolds an expenditure for the purpose Of ex-
ending our foreign commerce. The enlarge
nent and Improvement OF our merchant ma
inc the development OF Q sufficient body OF
rained American soamen. the promotion OF
apid and regular mail communication be-
Wsen the rorts OF other countries and our
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