The Washington bee., 1893-05-13
ROSS LEARNS SOMETHING.
SECRETARIES SMITH AND MORTON
lNTERvIHED. NO BIG PLACES,
MANY SMALL ONES. DEMO-
Gratis FL UID APPLY.
No COLOR LINE.
FITNESS THE REQUISITE. A DEMO
CRATIC ADMINISTRATION

FITNESS THE REQUISITE. A DEMO
CRATIC ADMINISTRATION
An event of some significance this
week were several interviews with
cabinet officials ~ M-ssrs. James
a. Ross, of Iowa; r. g. E .mondSon,
of Texas NJ. L. NJ Gee of Missouri
and j. B Johnson of New York.
Mr. Ross the spokesman of the par
ty is well known as the editor CT the
National Freeman at New York,
organizer of democr ltic clubs
member of the National Democratic
colored committee Of Iowa and one
of the national democratic cam
palgn orators.
The party first called upon Sec
retary Hoke Smith. The gentleman
they found to be a man of Iarge
mould both physically and menfal'
ly. His manner was most cordial
| aud he entertained them much long
rr than the time usually allotted.
Will. prominent Colonels and Con
gressmen waited their turn.
Mr.. Ross said in substance s.Mr.
Secretary as representatives. of that
large contingent Of colored men
VINO supported Mr.. Cleveland dur
ing the last CT paigu on the ros
Ium, through the press or by sSs.
tematic organization and who on
election day in every doubtful state,
from principle and in the interest
of good government, by their ballots
made the election of Mr.. Cleveland
possible, we who have dared and
withstood the snears and ostracism 3
of our race, We have come to pre-.
set the complim ents of this class to
YOU and for th I'M to EXPIRE 81 their
hope and confidence that the light
of colored men, will under this al g.
ministration be guarded anu foster
ed. AS we predicted then on the
rostrum, We how bail this, as to the
relations of the races,as new re-.
ginte. incidentally we venture to
,xpress the hope that in the process
of purifcation which should and
will probably 60 on in the depart
ments that good cOlofed democrats
can be found to fill places OF parti
san Republicans now holding over.
We hope not long to witness the
spectacle of republicans who have
turned us contemplate, continue
to fatten upon the public bounty
while democrats 60 in want.
Secretary Smith remarks, though
at length and lnterpersed with those
of the party were in substance as
follows: "Gentiemen, am de
motraU and am delighted to have
you call to discuss these matters
with me. Young men of your inde
pendence an foresight are the
the hope, not only of your race but
of the whole people of whom yours
constitutes so large pant. Be as
sured that your confidence has not
been misplaced and that one of the
cares of the administration, certain
ly of this department, will be your
advancement IN all the worthy fields
of your effolt. In regard to DO
sitions in this office, | Can assure
that you may expect equitable recog
milton. 1t is my policy rather than
give one large position to the color
ed race to give them a number of
honorable, though, smaller position.
The result will be more salts factory
all round. | am on the lookout for
good democrats of your race. They
must have good democratic indorse
ments. l have already appointed
a number from my own state who
were known to me. l think the
ostracism of their people against
colored democrats is stronger
South than North. This | wish to
overcome. | am determined to
break up the color line IN politics
in Georgia. | had occasion to &C
cept the resg nation OF an excellent
colored an the other day, DR..
Roberts. He is personally IA fine
man and | should have liked to re
tain him but told him what have
told and shall tell others, that he
had the misfortune to come IN at
the wrong season.
From here Messrs. Ross and Ed
mondson visited the Department
cf Agricu ture. They caught Secre
tary Morton just after his luncheon
and in most happy frame of mind.
Secretary Morton is also man of
large stature though not too stout.
He combines in his make up the
perfection Of elegant taste in dress
together with most democratic sim
plicity of manner. He wore neat
prince albert suit of blue cheviot
anG, what would anywhere com
mand admiration, handsome
large enameled RUG with a massive
diamond setting aud cuff buttons
to match.
"Be seated gentlemen" followed