St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-07-05
In the Name Of Imperial JUS
tice Against the Burdens
They Bear.
The Cincinnati Convention
Resolves Itself Into q
Mass Meeting.
Orators Disagree Regarding
the Best Methods to Be
Pursued.
Text Of an Address Adopted
and Put Forth by the
Gathering.

CINCINNATI, July A national con-
ventlon of cOlored men of the United
States, to consider the interests of the
race, convened today at Zion Baptist
church. Daniel A. Rudd, of this
city, who has been the leader in
the matter, announced that it was
changed from a delegate convention
to a mass meeting and no credentials
were required. There were hundred
or more men in the church and few
women. Mr.. Rudd called the meeting
to order. and on motion of Col. Robert
Harlan, Mr.. Rudd was chosen tempo
rary chairman.
Mr.. Rudd made glowing speech, in
which he eulogiZed the patriotism and
fidelity of his race, saying the starry
nag had nowhere truer friends than
among the negroes. whose blood had
been split for its existence as we'll as
for its preservation. He counseled mod
Grafton, and especially culture of
hand, head and heart to the
end that the face might
command respect and deserve
fair treatment. I'VE need no dyna-
mite," he declared. 1--WE are willing to
trust to an enlightened common sense
and to the judgment of men who must
admit the justice of our demands
Want Equitable Treatment.
This sentiment was warmly an
plauded. He went OH to name some of
the ills which affected the colored race
in America, and said all they asked was
to be treated as well as the Indian or
other races in this country. Committees
on permanent organization and rules
were appointed and the convention adj
jourEed until 2:30 D. IN.
The afternoon session was opened in
formally by George w. Clarke, an aged
white man who years ago was all ''aboli-
ZIONIST" After prayer by Rev. William
Spurtlock. of West Virginia, number
OF letters were read.
Butler K. Wilson, of Boston, wrote
suggesting sending memorials daily to
the vice president of the United States
and to the governors of the states ask
ing for justice.
A delegate at once declared he did not
favor memorials to the vice president
nor to governors. He believed in ap-
pealing to the strong sense of justice
and in course of conduct OH the part
of the cOlored people that would give
nCiSHU w all NOulu
command respect.
The committee on permanent organi-
cation named committee OH resolu-
tionS, of which Col. Robert Harlan was
made chairman
Coming Baptism of Blood
A speech made by Mr.. Merryweather,
OF Arkansas, now refugee in this city,
told OF horrors which he had witnessed
in that state, which he said were not
told by the newspapers. He predicted
that i'll time the negroes would turn and
the Caucasian race receive baptism of
blood. Mr.. Merryweather was SO full
of his breathingS of vengeance that
when his time expired the convention
refused to extend the limit.
K. L. Robinson, of Kentucky. re-
ferred mildly to the poor comfort given
to the representatives of the race by
President Harrison. He proposed as
a remedy better treatment of negroes
in the South. united action and new
manhood. He formally moved to COM
mend DR.. TOurjee's national civil rights
association. The committee on resolu-
tions then reported. as follows:
The Appeal.
FirSt-We appeal to the American people
in the imperial name of justice The problem
to be solved is not negro problem. The
called negroes are scarcely one-tenth Of the
people of this country They are powerless
to solve any problem, but they may again be
the victims of the nations injustice and the
occasion of the nations condemnation.
We ask nothing of you il behalf OF cOlored
people, except the right to eat the bread our
own hands have earned, to dwell safely in
our own homes. to pursue Our vocations in
peace, to be granted fair and equal oppor-
tunity in the race of life. to be protected
under the law, and to be judged according
to the law.
We appeal to you against murder and vio-
lence, against robbery and execution,
against haste and cruel judgment, against
fierce mohs that outrage our people and des-
olate their homes.
Sccond-We appeal to the coored people
in every part of our land, to bear in mind
that their prosperity, and advancement Ill
civil rights and political influence. will de-
pend upon themselves that the considera-
to their own good conduct aud approved
good character. For this reason an appeal to
them to practice industry that they may prove
their own capacity To sustain themselves: TO
practice economy and sobriety that they may
out Of their own savings, secure a fair meas
ure of Independence; TO be pauent and re-
spectful, orderly, Iawabiding and honest that
they may win the reputation of desirable
neighbors and good citizens.
Thlrd-That the interests of the colOred
people require the establishment of q mill
tary academy where colored youths may &C
quire thorough tactical and engineering ed
ucation. That Washington city is best stu
ated for the location of such an institution of
learning. and that this project is respectfully
submitted to the thoughtful consideration of
the loyal and patriotic people of the country.
After adopting the report the conyen-
ton adjourned sine die.