The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-09-12
COLORED MEN PULL TOGETHER.


No one will gainsay the fact that a
heated campaign is just Ger the way.
The republican party of Douglas county,
like Isreal at the Red Sea, is confronted
by a huge unprecented condition of
affairs. A few sagic pioneers of G. 0. P.
have some doubts as to the success of the
present efforts being made and is there
i've. This will not not do. The grea
combination of the alliance and demo-
cratic parties like two rivers emtying in
to larger one, the former is fast becOm-
ing a tributary to democracy in general,
demands peace and harmony in the repub
lican ranks throughout the county and a
strong pull from Dan to Beersheba. II
is difficult to calculate the main strength
of the alliance at present, but you may
rest assured a fusion Of the other two
parties-alL iance and democrat-means
rocky mountain a republican victory
in November. Petty, Jealous and ambi-
tious zeabots and rivals should abandon
their mission and unite at once. 1t is true
we are thinking men and may differ
upon choice of men for candidates for the
various county offices, but whatever
streams of differences there Is flowing
better cease at the polls on the 18th
whenth primaries will be held. Fellow
citizen, you rem ember the hard battle
which was fought last Fall, and the
strong run of Mr.. Sherman A. Harry
the nominee for the District clerkship.
1t was significant that the rank and file
of the republican party, some doubt about
which slumbered in the sewerage of
minds prior to election, indicated them
selves and voted to a man for Harvey.
Study the situation and think for yours
selves. Shall we leave our friends for
promised mOrsel? Are not the principles
of the republican party better, surer ard
more enduring than any other party?
The republican party is not a perfect orga.
nization; it has been slow at times to rec
ognize its black strength, but like back
sliders it has repented of its sins and is
fulfilling its promises. Let him that
thinks the mission Of the republican party
is ended, remember the awful hatred the
democratic party maintains toward the
Negro. The separate cOacn bill law, the
possibility Of division upon street car Zines
ia many Of the Southern cities, the IN
relenting speed and progress of the mob
law, the utter suppression of Negro votes
in congressional districts in the South
from which 30 Negro congressman could
be easily elected, the illegal proceedings
in criminal and civil courts, the disrespeet
shown to our accomplished ladies-all
these things and more are the product of
the democratic legislation. Can a Negro
afford 70 vote for man who represents
the sentiments Of that party? No No
1t is true ashasbeen alleged that we should
have recognition but let us make fight
for this inside party ranks. If lion
comes into your house you cannot kill
him by retreating to the alley; you must
contend with him then and there. Let
us make reasonable demands of our party
and we verify believe they will be grant
ed. II we desert the party now in it's
most trying time it will be to us here
after Ft. Pillars, but if we remain it |
will be Richmond. Come lie t us rea
son togethe.