The Appeal., 1891-07-18
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No. 5l7 TENTH STREET, n. W.,
WASHINGTON. d. C. ,July IA. 1881

There has been no topic on which the
public mind has been so much aroused
of late as the Haytian republic and it's
American ministers. The two together
have been subjected to much unjust Will
ification and abuse. Now in this CITY
the fight is whether another G ,lored
man will be sent again to Hayti as per-
some diplomatique. From the very
apparent attitude of the great dailies of
New York and this ci'y it would seem
that avenues have been opened betW cen
the State Department and these papers
through which sentiments in favor of
white foreign ministers glide back and
forth. Minister Douglass, who is now
in the city on his leave, and will very
likely remain, has filled his post admir-
ably we'll. All Colored minis ers who
have preceded him have done as we |.
Now for the Colored people of this
country who have studied questions of
of state and have bent every emery to
display and develop the highest degree
of American patriotism, to he shut out
at this late day from diplomatic recogni-
ton is an affront which to say the least,
is not consistent with the generosity and
the love of justice as expressed by the
principles of the Republican party In
a word such action would declare Co.
ored men as diplomats positive failures.
For the administration to take such
steps would be an exhibition of reckless
abandon and successful attempt of felo
de Sc. That Colored people would re-
sent such an insult by shifting of their
vote goes without saying. This move
ment is instigated. it is said by white
merchants who feel that the Republic of
Hayti is only another object for their ra-
pacity and not power of magnificent
magnitude. They further believe that
white minister would best accomplish
their designs. The Haytians will resent
this stated on good authority and shut
ting off of diplom atic intercourse and
from the commercial relations now ex.
listing, this course would not benefit the
United States. Hayti is thorn in the
side of all other Republics and power.
1t shows the capability of the Colored
men and this fact CALLS American preiu-
dice. Colored editors should vigorously
resent such probable action and demand
recognition as has formerly been given.
Mr.. W. H. H. Hart Of this city is now
an applicant for appointment to the Ii
berain vacancy. He is indorsed by
many leading men and has fair chance
of success. Much interest is also being
taken in the candidacy of Mr.. J. G.
Jones of Chicago. Illinoisans at the
Capitol are urging in support of his
claims the fact that Hon. Alex G ark was
from the West and his successors should
come from the same locality.
Mr.. E. A. Johnson of Raleigh, N. c.,
author of the history of The Colored race
for schools, was in this city Friday en-
route to Philadelphia, Ps, to arrange for
the issue of another edition of this work.
Mr.. c. E. Hall left for Chicago Friday
night. His stay in Washington was full
of pleasure to himself and his leaving is
source ofregret to his many friends.
T. Thos Fortune, plain Fortune please,
was in the city for few davs
last wsek, being on his way to
Knoxville, Tennessee. There is some
thing irrepress BILE in Fortune, and
his aaeptness in the coming Of words is
a potent factor in his behalf. He has
nothing to say in regard to New York
politics. His consultations here with
his numerous friends have been very
pleasant. would warn the Knoxville
convention to make note of his ICON
sectivity" and his "promordiality."
There is only one Fortune.
Hon. Jas. M. Tounsend leaves for
home on the % inst.
Mr.. JOS T. Settles, of Tenn, is being
urged for one Of the new judgeship ap-
pointments.
G. A. JOHNSON. a