The Appeal., 1890-12-20
WASHINGTON.
Tho City of Magnificent Distances
With the Light Turned On.
Our Capitol City With its Multitude ol
Important Matters Culled for our
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A Colored preacher and shoemaker of
this city by name of T. L. Green had a
bill presente! to Congress through the
kindness of Hon. A. C. Thompson of
Ohio las, winter, asking that money be-
appropriated to establish steamship
line between this country and Congo
and to be known as "The United States
and Congo National Emigration Steam
| ship Company" I made mention of it
at the time but did not think that be-
hind it lay hidden and deep laid
scheme to rob. and defraud ignorant and
credulous Colored people. but such is
the fact as has been developed through
| the search of Mr.. Hersham correspond
ent of the Atlanta Times. Green in
company with seven others formed an
association known as 1.-The United States
and Congo National Steamship Com
pany' in 1884, and on April %, 1884,
had it incorporated with the object in
view of sending all Colored people who
desired to 90 to Africa for the small sum
of ST.. The capital stock of the company
was named at two million dollars. Now
on the basis of that, they began to issue
circulars setting forth the remarkably
low rate, and as result have secured
several thousand dollars, perhaps, as
the dirty little hole in which Green has
his office bears evidence of a great
amount of mail and according to bis
own statement every envelope seen con-
tanned at one time dollar and two
cent stamps sent for ticket. Green
has agents throughout the Southern
states who aid him in his nefarious
scheme by getting ignorant Colored peo-
pie to send for tickets. It will not be
long until Mr.. Green and his conieder-
ates are lodged behind bars at ALBANY.
Langston is the name of "a new town
in Oklahoma. Mr.. Langston states that
he will have magnificent college built
there for the benefit of Colored youths.
A Harrison and Morton League was
organized in this ity on Tuesday even
ing in the Bee office, LeDroit Building.
George H. Boston was elected president
and W. H. Jones, secretary. A public
meeting will be held soon to endorse
the Presidents message. This is a some
what unusual move Bro. Chase. Is it
possible you are becoming Utopian?
Recorder J. NJ. Townsend is being
subjected to a good deal of unjust and
unmerited criticism on account of his
recent statements in connection with the
Kellogg Lynch controversy. Now, Mr..
Townsend did not make any vicious at
tack on the administration or any one
else. He said only what he deem d to
be the truth, and for so doing, he is not
to be judged too harshly. Mr.. Town
send is a gentleman and nothing said
derogating to his bearing and character
will influence any one. He is man of
no little abilities and his requirements
are far above the average of that found
in many politicians. Now Bro. Chase
we are with you for right but "lnight
does not make right" A column de-
voted to Mr.. Townsend in the last issue
of the Bee says some things not in the
line of his debate and thereto we tax e
exceptions I am sure that Illinois,
Ohio and Indiana, will Judge Mr.. Town
send fairly. do not think that P,esi-
dent Harrison fears or doubts the aIlegl-
ance of any of his appointees, including
Mr.. Townsend, and am sure bis faith
is not misplaced. President Harrison is
alright and his administration is clean,
and for his sake let Colored men who
have been appointed under him uphold
the administration by telling the truth.
We are with Mr.. Townsend aud will try
to see that he gets justice.
A grand entertainment will be given
st the Metropolitan church on the 26r d
inst Quite un array of talent will ap.
pear and programme unique and en-
tertaining will be rendered. Miss Ed
norah Nahar will appear in scenes from
cleopatra" assisted by Miss Julia c.
Wormley, both # whom are talented
elocutionists. The Amphio Staging
Society of Philadelphia, Pa, will also
appear ALLY assisted by Miss E Baker
of the Boston Conservatory, Cooks Or.
chestra will take part. Several select
dances will be give during the holidays
so tte society of this city will spend the
holiday season very eujoyably.
The 23d Annual Reunion of Army
and Navy Veterans was held at the Me.
tropolitan church on the 18th inst. A
proposition was endorsed asking that
congress erect monument in this city,
National in characters to the soldiers
and sailors of our Army and Navy, who
fell IN defense Of the union and liberty.
A magnificent picture of our gallant Col.
Robert q. Shaw WAS presented to Shaw