Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-19
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Mr.. CHASE HAS SOMETHING TO SAY.
Mr.. W. Calvin Chase. editor Of the Bee
writes in reference to Mr.. Johnson's sermon:
II was rather late for an attack Of such a
character. II Rev. johnson was sware that
Mr.. Harrison was guilty OF the charges that he
made, why was it that he waited until after his
defeat and the election Of Mr.. Cleveland before
he gave utterance TO his views2 There is q
motive behind i: all which is personal in its
character. Every act of Mr. Harrison has been
in the interest Of the Afro-Americans of this
country; every measure that has been intro
duced In Congress in the interest of the negro
was recommended by Mr.. Harrison; he has
endeavored to show by words and deeds that
he recognized the merits in the negro, il he pos
sessed any at all; his appointments of colored
men to Office have not been surpassed by any
President known to this republic.
Mr.. Harrison has been arraigned because he
Jailed to protect the negro in the south against
the brutality of his oppressors; he has been de-
nounced because he has failed to send troops
there TO hberate certain colored men who have
violated the laws OF the states. The Constitu-
ton Of the United States stipulates the extent
to which the chief magistrate OF this great ma
ton shall go in protecting the rights of Ameri-
can citizens, and Mr.. Harrison could not IL he
so desired. go beyond his well-defined consti-
tutionai power 1t will be remembered that
assassins who murdered thirteen coiored men
in the court while being tried in the state of
Mississippi.
Similar appeals were made to Mr. Cleveland
that were made 10 Mr.. Harrison, but nothing
could be done; the Constitution had the same
preventive effect on Mr.. Cleveland as il had on
Mr.. Harrison.
Did Rev. ". Bishop Johnson charge Mr. Cleve-
land with being a traitor TO the colored mani
No. His time was occupied in urging the APP
pointment of Rev. Mr.. Hallv for the Liberian
mission. The colored people found no fault
IN Mr.. Cleveland. although he could not pro-
tect the negro in the south. Mr.. Cleveland
surprised the country by his liberal policy to-
ward the negro, and assured the colored man
that SO far as be could within his well-defined
constitutional power he would protect him.
Mr.. Harrison recommended TO Congress the
passage OF an act TO protect all classes Of citi-
gems IN the free exercise of the elective fran
chise, but the Senate, which Was republican, re-
jected the measure after ii had been passed by
a republican House Of Representatives. Is Mr.
Harrison to be blamed because his party repudi-
ated the measured Mr.. Harrison said to a
delegation Of colored citizens from New York
that he would go as far the Constitution
would permit him 10 go in protecting the negro
in his civil and political rights and if the COM
mittee would furnish him authenticated data he
would create healthy public sentiment by rec
ommending to Congress the passage Of law
The committee failed to do Mr.. Harrison
suggested. l. he to blame? might enumerate
q dozen instances Of Mr.. Harrisons fidelity TO
the negro. 1t is too late for republican Office
holders TO flop now; il is too late for hypocrites
70 pose as saints and defenders OF Mr.. Cleye-
land and the democratic party.
Although Mr.. Harrison is charged with being
untrue to the negro the grateful American
people irrespective of party will call him a
patriot. 1t is hoped, Mr.. Editor, you will not
think that the entire negro race lie ungrateful
to their friends. Although some Of them are
the supporters of Mr.. Cleveland / have not
heard one say an unkind word against Mr.. Har-
rison.
SUGGESTS ANOTHER TEXT.
Nat Turner Of Montgomery, Ala, writes:
After reading and rereading the published
parts Of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. sermon Of the
Rev. W. Bishop johnson 1 an convinced of
two things:
First. 1t Was q time-serving sermon. 1t was
q sermon that teaches people TO change their
political views whenever there is change Of
administration. Such sermon is unworthy Of
the pulpit. Instead Of the text which he Sc
lected as q basis for his remarks he should
have selected the following:
MAKE to yourselves friends Of the mammon
Of unrighteousness; that when we fail, they
may receive you intoeverlasting habitations."-
Luke wi, 8.
Secondly, IL showed that the preacher was
unfamiliar with the powers Of the chief execu-
tive Of this nation. 1t is the merest nonsense
for any one to think that the President of the
United States can come to the front door Of
the White House, and, by blowing his nose or
taking little snuff. dispense lawless assemblies
and lynching parties, or that he can, by pro-
nouncing anathemas, change the faith and
practice Of an entire section Of the country |
President Harrison has gone TO the verge Of the |
Constitution to bring lawlessness TO punish |
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