New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-03
A QUESTION WHICH HILL EvADED.
TIE BLACK MAN IN THE SOUTH AND IN THE
NORTH

TO the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Governor Hill lately went to Atlanta to de-
liver an address In memory Of Henry W. Grady. THO
occasion used TO say much as to newborn loyalty
fraternity and the like. Seemingly pains were taken
by both Mr.. Hill and the Georgians to steer clear OF
tho real cause OF discord, which Is whether the south
Is ready to respect the rights OF colored American
citizens whether an intelligent law-abIdng colored
citizen shall not in matters that pertain TO the
general welfare have an equal voice and command
the same respect and consideration as though he were
white whether there shall be discrimination against
him solely account OF his color This question, In
voving not only the rights and feelings Of millions Of
the Governments subjects but fundamental principle
upon which the Government is founded, is the issue
now before the Nation; Is question that has TO be
pressed home to all Americans and especially that
portion OF them to be found In the South, who treat
the principle with supreme contempt This ignored
on the occasion above referred to, and We are allowed
to infer from facts and from the unlimited praise and
Endorsement of Mr.. Grady the above occasion, that
all parties fully assent TO the very eloquent speech
made in Boston by Mr.. Grady short time before his
decth, in which, speaking for the New South, Mr..
Grady said that while he and the New South were
ready, yes, would he glad, to treat the black man
kindly, yes to encourage him, further to protect him.
still That black man must not assert his right to
dictate through the ballot otherwise 10 public
affairs, would be freely accorded to him where he
will not down until 1t shall be settled to the satisfaction
Of justice and in accord with the Constitution Of the
and the fundamental principles upon |
which the Nation is founded.
Though l am regarded conservative because /
am expedient, for appealing to the South
politically and In fact In every legal and honorable
manner with the hope OF inducing the section to change
is policy affecting the colOred people that while /
admit that the South will not conquer its prejudice In
day, still desire that the New South referred to
~ Mr. Grady shall be held TO the srictest line Of con-
sency and OF justice. that it be tried by the supreme
aw Of the land and those grand and ennobllng prln-
lples for which the fathers Of the Revolution pledged
heir lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor The
ntlre South Will, as l am fully persuaded in time
uy accept that all American citizens, regardless OF
atlonalty, race or color, previous condition of
ervltude, are entitled to and should enjoy full equality
eiore the law In all that pertains to the public veal
HLi then tiefe VIII be agtatl0n--no peace. The |
OuM VIII sooner accept the above as a controlling |
ue OF dctioh by the North becoming consistent not
my IN declaration but In practice in its treatment of
orly co0red men. 1t is not consistent and true In
SIneSs affairs, In political matters the church.
no TINS supernduces to the outrafng of the coIored
IAN In the south. GEORGE T. UOWNIVG
Newport, X. l., oct. %, 1891. I