New-York tribune., 1892-10-18
LOYAL AFRO-AMERICANS.
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY THEIR CHOICE.


which beueves I'm honest elections, the party "hlch
has ever been the champion OF freedom ard cquai
rights. The enthusiasm manifested by the menio''7
q, the colored Republican clubs, who held IhaSs-
meeting at Cooper Union last night haa 'ne ""o
ling of LOYALTY 70 the teachings Of DOnglass anu
Druce and Lynch. The cOlored people. as the ch"i-
man. the Rev DR.. w. b. Derrick said, were evidenty
not tired Of their political mother. The interest
manifested was such As only people intensely III
earnest show. Cooper Union was comfortably l.iie"
before the uniformed companies came ana on '"ei
arrival there was not vacant scat EariY ID 'ne
evening there torchlght parade participated III
by the following clubs The Elliot F. shepard ba'-
terry and Drill Corps Of the I'D Assembly p'''rI''
The shepard Battery Of the XXIst District; tie East
and West Side Harlem Marching clubs the Whl'ea"
Reid Legion OF the Id District, the With Assembly
District Republican Legion, the Xlllth Distrct MARCH,
ing Club, the Cuban Republican Organization Vi '"o
With District together with the famous ouinnei
Pioneer Corps OF the old Vth District. Inc hne "a
march was through Sxhavc> Clinton race run
ave- Twenty -seventhst, Seventh ave, Thirty-lourts
sixthave Twenty fourth-st past the Republican ata.e
Uaadonarters and down Ffhave. and through Eighth
st. to Cooper Union.
stenr resolutions were prepared indorsing te
Republican, platform and candldales' P'outi"s -"
oolored people to hearty work. ana expressing sym
pathy with the President in his family trouble heioie
the arrival of the procession Maior William Freeman,
the Golruan OF the CuInHntttc Va
the meeting 70 order. and announced that the he''
DIR. William 4. Derrick would preside. The folowmS
vice. PRESIDENTS were also announced
Edward Darguet, Caleb slnans, Dr. T s. p Miller
Major r. Pool j. ]. Atwen, c. F. Butler T. H. buuer'
lanes Met tlauahy S. e. Craig Augustus paues ieanah
rY.he, Georpe e. Anger r. +. Simms, s. 1. Alexander,
FREDERICK Poole Bradford Ald,idge, 7. w. BohaAhah,
FredsIck Beach, IL III. Butler James McCarter' l. a.
Colnan Harry A. Hill William Wills, Thomas H. Bs6wn'
Henry pennies, william Freeman, P. NJ Gilmore G. E.
W.
W. H. Baker l.. Banks. +. 7. Hayes William CISCO
L. c. II. Smith, 1. L. Dixon L, S Flow, j. II Harris
L. H. Hsrdy William johnson, Isaiah Kates, William A
Mitchell Christopher Stewart, A. Il; Williams u IA
YUinebloed w II. Jackson, Joseph johnson AleAahuer
Powell j. B. Lee Jacsb Stewart r. II. Thompson, James
H. Walker A. Jones w Jackson, Daniel Noiis9l, u H.
Maier Edward Smith, Fleming jackson, Dr. WAian ~
Lively z. A. johnson, Major Henry h WilsnS' d.
William IL. johnson, Dr. Mcdonald, the Rev William H.
Coleman the Rev u. Il. Boswell the Rev. r. D. Wihh'
Professor D. S. Martin Frank Iayar Miles Reed george
Bell. Irving Wells. John Green. D. T. Mathews sydey
IT. John son j. J. Rudolph CsI John T. Gallahorn.
Charles Thurrell, Charles Davidson, f. c. v Ea,o' Dr.
James A. Bass James f. Garner, Oscar Payne Robert
Huclas, X. +. Bundy Charles Williams Madison koo'
gers, James Howard. HOrate Howard silaN Ireen sss
Iower John overton, James H. Lewis. Joseph steward.
Henry Shaw George Washington and Henry +. Downing
On taking the chair Mr.. Derrick received hearty
applause. He spoke in part as follows
We are here tonight to boar witness that still
part OF the American Republic and that still faith
fu TO the party which has always showed the highest
regard for the manhood OF man and the brotherhood OF
God. We gathered to 10 these friends OF human
ty and the Leaders party that we are not yet tired
Of our political neither. It's the best mother for the
colorcd man that he has had (ApplauseJ While
there u disposition tie part OF some Of her sons 10
turn gods are here tonight because we want
the country that the rank and file are yet true
and viii remain so to the party which has been true 70
them and to humanity. applause
The black has not yet clearly seen how he can
wisely conastensly change The Republican party 10
composed Of human beings. Like all human beings they
have their Shortcomings. But give US HepuoHcahish'
Ars second We have gathered TO prove that
this Is on, desire. loud cheers and applause AS Re-
pubncans know but one thing to do ana that Is te
accept the platform whole to follow the banner oi
Repub,icanism and 10 elect the ticket Of choice
At the head Of that ticket is man aud soldier, thas
Christian gentleman that true friend Of hberty-Beniann
IIarnsonwho had the courage when the bugle-cai was
blown to put his blouse kiss his WIFE, and bid goodoy
IN his homo the who didn't send substitute to the
war oud cheers and laughter the man OF our choice
Then there is the who has always voiced the honest
sentiments Of the people who publishes paper
which we need afraid to have in our homes and
man has put forth the cry mo free trade; America
for Americans" Applause and cheers)
The following letter from W. stelaw Reid 10 Major
Freeman was read
Other engagement, unfortunately for me, must deprive
ma OF the pleasure Of attending your meeting tonight at
Cooper Institute. it will be- sure, an impressive
demonstration Of the fidelity with which the coored men
Of NewYork adhere historic party through which
their race secured liberties and Of the zeal with which
they rally the support Of that party IN inc present
political situation, and on tie issues OF to-day q
The violent outcry lately raised in some DcmociaAc
ouarters az tie North against your race, or against
nhao.nce 10 the articles Constitution of the United
states which secure your riehs may be more noisy ah
. put its authors nave had chc sardOnc SATISFACTION
of seeing the Democratic candidate, huInOy following
their lead in direction, and uat specaee o'sh 10
secure the legal deposit before noon on election cay Oh
Republican ballot cocred eeetor IN 'he cry
80 c,.,. NJ New-York who Ia able to walk or to be
carried TO the polls.
rTruspc that YOUR Getting tonight may have potent
influence in promoting that result, am yours 'rmy,
WHITELAW REID.
.,, mag o,so read from General James r.
O,Retrne. Mr. Derrick introduced as tue second
-, nv covernor p b. : Pinchback. OF Louisiana,
who among other things said
7, there * any reoeon Why coloTed man should De
Democrat, do not know it. II any man ouen' 20" 70 o
An anti. Harrison man am he. IL Is an op" . ~
tho. 7 have had no recognition Here yon nave oeioe
80, .o,ore1 man with a grievance but IN the race OF
te.. would vote FOR Benjamin Harrison ocie'e UNIV
the dsfea. OF the Republican party on November "o.
h. a rroat calamity 70 the Repubhc. L'N as'"e 49,
things and reflect o the condition Of your lcop~ th
succeed in ostroc zing you in one Ia' o e
n,,v bo sure thev will end ~ doing II In every part
(Arpause.l
The next speaker was Charles W. Apderson nc
ssId in part: "The Democratic party is fond OF ute
nvstical number three. 1t divides its tarih pia1'n
into three parts gives thrce nanes 10 is currency
r,ank In the South IL is in favor OF lrcetrade' IN
~, Nor,h q shouts for tarif reform and In the West
q "a in favor OF tariff for revenue only II faces
all WAYS a. It seems to think eXpediency demands.
The Republican tariff plank means ooly one thing' ana
IL means 1t everywhere. 1t means protecu,on p,l,. 10
Imerfca industries. and and homes hppldllsc
Tn The West the Democratic platform is represents
as ia favor Of the free coinage Of silver IN We E~5.
il is sollciuous for honest money III me Souu
and applause -, ., .rh,s &c al
ot nv one ~ fl,c love feasis which We have in
tie church TO which / belong We have met here 10
night all working for all that pertains TO the %elHit
and advancement OF this country. This is the oatuc
ground tho state OF New-l ork. The electoral No'e
Of New-York Will decide who shall be President and
vice President for four wears Each party as
hard as il can Is working for recruits but ! see