The sun., 1892-02-14

NOT come until the real essence OF modern
civilization and charity Is moro fully tho con-
trolling element among our white fellow citi-
Gems than now."
Must Work Out His Own Destiny.
In reply to TEE Suns question. the Hon.
Robert Gleed Of Nomphis who was an iutiuen-
tial State Senator during reconstruction times
and has since devoted his life to further-
Ing the cause OF his race wrote: That the
negro Is not on an equality with the whites
now Is largely his own fault He is thrftless.
and inclined to tako too many holidays. He
has too little regard for morality. He is su-
pcrstitious and ignorant He must rise above
these conditions. and then he will command
respect American negroes fail to get their
civil rights not because they cannot get them.
but because they think they cannot They do
not strive for them. They can get Justice in
the courts. but they have not the confidence to
apply for ii. They take it for granted that
their wrongs will not be redressed. and SO they
suffer an injury rnther than seek legal
remedy. 1t is true that lynching Of black
men suspected OF certain crimes is alto
men arc never lynehel Tor SUCH crimes COM
mtted upon our Ia.e This has weighed very
hanged hanged at at Grenada Gre p ier Killing negro @ Iss res
comfy. but that case is without a parallel in
the South. The extreme penalty was nficted.
uphold the majesty Of the law in this particu-
guaranteed protection il he testified against
the M man who afterward slew hiHA fer doing
Ths law falling t2 protect the Il
ber this case, stands alone while countless
negroes have been lynched. as we'll as legally
provocaton. Prove M T The % Separate @ Can Car law AVIS is an MIN ia
fiingement on the rights Of The negro. but Its
sos not wns sa reay
ferrnE seI,araton in travel still.the princi-
wrongs viii if be rish.ei % IN time. HIS hope @ lies
in the South. the land OF his nativity; the land
which hS suits 81 his sempsrament. where VIII % only he
leave the South. I speak Of the great majority.
In the past. but these are very few compared
would consent to leave only when forced to do
confidence in Il white man because in trading
with him hethas taken advantage OF them.
hns pIosgsTsd in the south: He M has Ssquired
eeeded in msrcantils and PROFESSIONAL 'iife.
Ills children have opportunities for education
ShiSh he had not and aI.oEesher the future e
race prejudice in the South than most people
lmaglnem.lesss; indeed. than there is In the
1t is for this and not because the white man
m hs 5nf the
feriorty. Siited down. 1t is moro caste prciu-
dice than race e, prejudice. and twill in time
white mans prosperity is his prosperity. that
the wsiiar. q ono Is the welfare Of Of, botn. and
time recognize this also. In this belief lie has
hope for the future"
THE REV. b. A. INES on THE OUTLOOK.
The Rev. 3, A, lines Of the co!ored ConGrega-
The most at rans q eoocIP peopa h
this State. said: In nothing has the tyranny
and injustice OF. the white man shown itself 50
due lin in tho latter The question Of whether
south IS E concerns. @ no pnsWsr Let tt US S. sup. fno
pose for a moment that the white man change
@ hs ssr ss %n
the latter Let US suppose him Hiding that
color preindice controls courts and iuries In
white men send thcm to the chain gang or
psnItsntin.ry While the ] nGSr% IS t hefptttn q
sw @ into e on ss
lailroad. and that ear CONTRARY 70 lawl
filthy second or .third-class coach into which
dranke SyipHn app ossra and f l.
crowded indserimlpately although ilrst-cIass
raway I Roteis and ali otbers deny len. hs Kim s
sst H SI SsnF ,,t Is fy ys,y Ki'SsR
aud much priced when his services accrue to
tho advantage or interest OF the black man.
but nc. further. Let him. l. say. imagine. a
little Of such eTperssR9SSe nee and he will realize
The future-wbat is II only know the
past A good P:ov,lance has taken the
American people through q school Of severe
dIsslpliHs on the u race question; admit the
and social questions between the races. but
cannot for q moment understand how an In
teiligent and Christian people could hope for
peace and prosperity or the settlement Of any
10 foster the spirit OF a hostile race feeling In
the minds OF children Ia o ehortsighted policy
TO say the lenst.. From the standpoint OF q
Gospel minister an at great loss e under.
how to .a hsrnoniss hsir course With the fs iiis
sa spits aSf's q al thl thiat the com%cn wv wea
OF the races is so bound together that
most OF ali the advantages within our reach.
and and oi Of both races Half free and half slave
America Tas 81 ceaselsss STRIFE. Shs can tnl.
negro negro as as 2, free man without perpstuatins her
This question must have no narrow limit
Of time and no small measure ,,. @ o. p.tie4t and
fss hs sn
ger OF Initiating all the vices and dissipattons
OF the other racs. o disposition aggravated by
sad condition o. ignorance and degradation
isonass tss Maa Ss
With less than the Just treatment due TO his
m manhood and promised In the spirit and proud
professions Of American Institutions"
PROMINENT LAWYER GIVES HIS oPINIoxA
T. F. Cassels OF Memphis. q successful and
Influential lawyer among the co!ored people.
wrote: The negro does not look for any
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