The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-12-07

mendous strength. They have their repre-.
sentatiyes in the national cemeteries where
grateful government has gathered the ashes Of
those Who died in its defense. They have Iur-
nlShcd to our regular army regiments that have
won high praise from their commanding officers
Tor courage and soldierly qualities. and for fidel
lty 10 the enlistment oath. In civil life they are
now the toilers OF their communities, making
their full contribution to the widening streams
OF prosperity which these communities are re-
CcivDg. Their sudden withdrawal would stop
production and bring disorder into the house
hold as well as the shop. Generally they do not
desire 10 quit their homes, and their employers
resent the interference OF the emigration agents
who seek TO stimulate such desire.
But, Notwithstanding all this, in many parts
Of our country where the colored popu lation is
larse the people of that race are, by various de-
vices, deprived OF any effective exercise of their
political rights and OF many or their civil right'.
TIE Wrorg does not expend itself upon those
whose votes are suppressed. Every constituency
IN the Union is wronged
II has been the hope % every patriot that q
sense OF justice and respect for tie law would
work 4 gradual cure for the fagtsnt evils. Surely
no one supposes that the present pan be accepted
as permanent condition. Fit is said that these
communities must work out this problem for
themselves, we have right to ask whether they
are at work upon il. Do they suggest any so,u-
lon When and under what condition. il the
black man to have 4 Tree ballot2 When
Is he in fact TO have those tun civil
duey When is that equality OF influence which
our iorm OF government has intendt d 10 secure
10 the ELECTORS TO be restored This generation
should courageously face these grave questions,
ana not leave them as heritage of woe TO the
next The consultation should proceed with
candor, calmness and great patience; upon the
lines oil justice and humanity, not of prejudice
ana cruelty No question in our country can be
al rest except upon the firm basis OF justice and
Of the law.
earnestly invoke the attention OF Congress to
the consideration of such measures within its
weildetined constitutional powers as viii secure
10 all our people n Tree eNer.-se of the rIght of
suffrage and every other civil right under the
constitution and laws Of the United States. No
evil. however deplorable, can justi y the sssump-
tlon, either on the part OF the Executive or Con
gress- Of power not granted but both viii be
highly blamatle il all the powers
granted are not wisely but firmly
used 10 correct these evils The
power TO take he whole drect;on and control of
the election of mem beTs of the House of Repre-
stntatives is clearly given to the general gov
eminent. 4 partial and qualified supervision OF
these elections IS HOW provided for by law, and
IN my opinion this law may be so strengthened
and extended sS to secure on the whole, better
results than can be attained by law taking all
the processes OF such election into federal court
The colored man should be protected in all his
relations 10 the federal government, -~heIher a
Hugant, juror or witness in eur courts, as an
eiector Tor members Of Congress, or a peaceiu
traveller upon our interstate RAILWAYS