The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-02
THE RACE PROBLEM.
A Plan Suggested for It's solutic

n RAN suggested TOT lCS SOluClOn.
The January number of the SilUer Cross,
the organ of the Kings Daughters, records
a shocking condition of morals in the town
of Hurley, Wis. 1t would hardly be
credited, were it not brought to light by
that great body of christian workers, who,
together with the temperance organizations
aud the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tions, are introducing influences into the
town that will ameliorate the conditions of
the people. Grateful indeed should we be
that Notwithstanding the calumnies heaped
upon the south, because of isolated cases of
lawlessness, this region is comparatively
free from crime. We must not forget
however, that there are organized forces
around us that would, il permitted to work
without counter influences. plunge this
country into desolation and ruin.
Naturally the ignorant are the victims of
evil influences, and SO for us the race ques-
ton becomes the most momentous of the
hour, and on its solution depends the veal
OF woe of this republic.
In home affairs or in business matters,
when difficulties or needs arise, we turn for
deliverance to the nearest sources of help,
and generally, after persevering effort. find
the mountains of trial melting like mist be-
fore the sun. Our own Robert Lee said that
tho greatest word in our language is
uuby l0 dlhO bulQ, IL W6T6 StIduke, iuuSou,
If human strength were not equal to human
calamity and stranger still. II the Creator
Of the races should fail US in our time of
need, If we are co-workers with him, In
economizing the forces he has given for the
development of the highest faculties In
man. To-day we find among us an inferior
race, needing sadly moral and mental train
ing, and that great work being done by people
blind with prejudice and enemies TO the
progress of the south. If. as individuals,
and churches, we share responsibility in
the condition of the communities in which
we live, surely large part Of the respon-
sibility Of the race question rests with US
also. Have we utilized our power to ala
the colored race in their religious aud
mental training. as we might have donef
Are there not many young men and women
struggl ing for bread behind counters, over
sewing machines and typewrlters twho are
prepared to teach, and possess qualities
of mind and heart that would exert an
elevatiug influence over the negro2 Ole of
the strongest arguments in favor OF the
FELTON, bill was that it would supply the
greatest need of the south in preparing
teachers for our schools. There is no school
like experience, and as the largest number
of the colored race require primary teach
ers, occupation in this field would develop
powers that no other work could bring into
activity.
We applaud the heroism of mon and
women who leave home and friends and
native land to take to China. India, or the
dark continent the blessings of christianity.
Why may we notstake up the same work at
home, where not half the sacrifice is de-
manded
We fear that this would bring about the
necessity for mixed schools and congrega-
tons. Not so, If the teaching is done in
the right spirit, By right minded teachers.
The difference of race condition is not more
firmly implanted in the mind Of the eau
casian than it is In the negro, and with
southern women to instruct girls and south
ern men to teach the colored youth,
guided by men and women
of experience and culture, whose hearts
are alive to this great mission work, the
vexed question would solve itself May 10
not be true that our indifference In this
matter has aroused the fiery zeal Of would
be philanthropists, whose knowledge Of the
situation is very dimf To those VINO knew
the African under the old regime, and APP
preciate his docile nature, many bitter
pang has come as they contemplate the re-
suit Of the training he has received at the
hands OF bis new-found friends. Separated
from his natural guardians by being made
a ward Of the nation, and, in the infancy of
freedom, with the responsibilities OF citizsn-
ship thrust upon him, abandoned TO the
crafty politician.
In this state he is presented to the present
generation, who know some of the old tender
ties Of master and slave. o southern hearts,
faithful and true, you who have been
Graded in dusky arms aud lulled to sleep by
o'd-time nammies. whose faith in God and
devotion TO duty gave assurance. that they,
with your fathers, are gathered with 1.-The
saints,In lighp-awake TO the necessities of
tho hour, and give your children counsel
and courage ere 1t is TOO late to take up this
great work for humanity Thus taught and
guided. the enemies os tho liberties OF this
country who, for the base purpose OF Office
and money, seek to ALLEVIATE the races for
want Of occupation, would fee from among
us; and tine stars Of our flag, that they would
trail in blood, will shine forth as beacon
lights to republics yet unborn.
A DAUGHTER or GEORGIA.
Wdvcross, o., Feb. q, 1890.