Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-24

order called the Knights Of Jerusalem was
used as place for . mass meeting Of those dis
satisfied with the action Of the recent emanci-
patton convention.
The meeting was called for 7:s0, but ct that
hour the only persons in the hall were the jani-
tor and STAR reporter. One by one the col
ored citizens to take part in the meeting ar
rived until about $50 o'clock, when there were
fully two dozen colored citizens in the hall and
most of them were from South Washington.
Charles H. Marshall called the meeting to
order and s. E. Jones acted as secretary and
read the call, which was signed by J. r. Evans.
s. Z. Jones, DR.. 8. A. Sumby, r. d. Eufiin.
Geo. A. Wills, Chas. II. Marshall and r. A.
Armstead.
After r. A. Armstead had been made tempo
rary chairman Mr.. Jones was elected temporary
secretary.
The committee on resolutions was then
appointed as follows: s. E. Jones DR.. s. A.
Sumby, Asbury Jones, c. H. Marshall, Madison
Green, James Washington and Arthur Red
mond.
Nh. ". c. COX SPEAKS.
G. Cox, one Of ". C. Chase,s heutenants.
was present and he was called to address the
meeting. After some persuasion he arose and
in a cool manner told his hearers that SO far
as he had learned from the meeting there WAS
nothing to talk about. II will say, however"
he said, that regret very much TO see such a
spirit on the part Of the people Of South WASH
ington. certainly do not think that the pco-
pile Of other sections will bow down and sub
NIT to their dictation."
For few seconds silenced reigned, but then
Chairman Armstead addressed the assemblage
in answer to the remarks made by Mr.. Cox.
He was applauded several times. Referring to
Mr.. Cox's remarks he said that the south had
just as many privileges as the north or west
He then arraigned theformer convention about
the manner in which they conducted the meet
ing and remarked: I'VE kin face the music
with any Of EN-"
MR.JoHNsoN DENoUNcEs THE FORMER CONVENTION.
His remarks were followed by a speech from
Mr.. johnson, who said he wanted to denounce
the former convention. He directed his ora
tory toward Mr.. Chase and the convention, and
said that what was done there used to be called
ballot box stufing or forgery. but it has got SO
common that 1t is now called the ''old school
game" He also charged that the promoters
of the former convention we're interested in q
political deal.
Mr. Marshall, who had entered the hall by
this time. in a speech spoke Of the Chase meet
ing as the biggest farce and biggest robbery
that he had ever experienced. After referring
to the resolution concerning the force bill he
asked: DO you condemn others for what you
do yourself?'
TIE REVOLUTIONS.
The committee then reported resolutions
setting forth that as 'our rights as citizens and
delegates at q recent convention held in the
Cadets Armory for the purpose Of electing
officers and chief marshal for the celebration
OF the emancipation for the 29th anniversary
were denied BY self-constituted boss and a
few Of his followers. we the citizens in MACS
meeting assembled do hereby denounce the
action Of the self-constituted boss and his fol-
lowers as one step against the will Of the
In aa1f AL
has issued a25 reward for the arrest Of those
holding book to solicit subscriptions for the
18th anniversary. We the citizens deny Mr.
Chase right to take any such action.
"a he was not elected by the
people," II was further resolved that COM
heads Of the departments to inform them that
any book that bears the name of Mr. Chase as
president is Illegal" and that I've as citizens
do proceed to perfect q permanent organization
by electing a president, secretary and chief
marshal for the purpose of celebrate * the
twenty ninth anniversary Of the emancipation
Of slaves in the District Of Columbia"
FORMAL ORGANIZATION.
The revolutions were adopted and s. E. Jones
was elected president. Henry E. Thompson
was chosen secretary and Henry Jones Of
Georgetown was elected CHIEF marshal The
president then announced the name Of Charles
H. Marshall IS chairman OF the finance CON-
mittee and r. ID. Ruffin as chairman. of the
committee Of arrangements.
The committee to give notice to the heads OF
the departments, as provided for in the resolu-
ton, was composed Of John H. Thomas, DR.. S.
A. Sumby, c. H. Marshall, Henry Jones and
Madison Greer.
Some remarks were made by J. T. c. Brown
and others criticising the way funds have been
expended by managers Of former celebrations.
Mr.. Cox desired to address the meeting but
as he had declined to contribute anything to-
ward paying for the rent of the hall he was
declared out of order.
After some discussion he was given the floor.
but he then declined to speak and the meeting
adjourned. the president announcing that he
would appoint the other committees in the near
future.