Evening star., 1896-06-18
Colored Methodists Send Him Ex-
pressions of Gratitude.
MR.. TAYLOR TO CARRY TIE MESSAGE
Bishop Petty's Address on the Con-
dltion of the Race.
IN ZION CONFEREN c E


stated in The Star of last evening. began
at METROPOLITAN Wesley Church at noon
yesterday, c. H. ]. Taylor. the recorder of
deeds was requested, by unanimous vote,
ito convey To President Cleveland the eX-
preston OF the respect of the members OF
the conference for his disposition to deal
justly without regard to color and the
wish of the entire membership of the body
that he may be blessed in his high and ex-
alted station
The incident occurred just previous to the
adjournment of the conference for the even
irg. ami after several speeches were maoe
ON matters connected with the opening OF
the session. Among those who spoke was
Recorder Taylor and many OF those
present were his old familiar friends or
many years standing he talked to them in
an easy conversational manner. Prof
Howard Day, secretary OF Zion Church,
who is also secretary of the conference
followed Mr.. TAYLOR very briefly PROFESSOR
Day said he had on several occasions visit
ed President Cleveland at the White House.
AMI tie latter had each time extended to
him hearty welcome. and the impression
made on the mind of the speaker was that
MIR Cleveland desired to do exact justice
by every citizen of the United States
whether white or black.
Recorder Taylor Delegated.
On the suggestion of Rev. ]. S. Cowles, the
conference was about to vote to send COM
mttee 10 the President of the United States
to arrange an interview and pay their re-
sIectS to him. when Mr.. Taylor suggested
that Dr. Howard Day was well thought of
by the President. and would be a proper
to send DIR. Day rose to say he was
desirouS always of paying respect to the
chief magistrate of the nation, as he high
ly regarded his disposition to deal justly
with Men. without regard to color, but, in
view of the facts that the President is in
hurry 10 leave the city and join his family
in Massachusetts. and the conference is
pressed for time. he moved. and the motion
was adopted. that Mr.. Taylor be requested
to visit the President and inform him of
the feelings of the ministers toward him,
as above stated.
The conference opened for the night ses-
sion at \ O'Clock. Bishop Petty presiding.
devotional exercises We're conducted by
Revs- 5. s Wales and DR.. Fisher. Bishop
Petty was presented to the conference by
Bishop Hood.
At the conclusion of the Introductory
speech Bishop Petty made an address, re-
viewing the work accomplished during the
past four years He also called the atten-
ton Of the ministers and laymen of the
conference to the recommendations of the
general conference in regard to the finan-
cial affairs of the church. and said:
As citizens of America we ought to be
thankful TOR the many national blessings
enjoyed We have peace at home and a
friendly relation exists between our gov
ernment and all nations While almost
every ether nation is represented upon some
held OF battle. l feel that / bespeak your
sentiments when l say that 1 am in deep
sympathy with the Armenians the aborig-
me- OF the Congo Free States. the Pre-
torianS. the Venezuelans and last but not
least. the heroic, liberty-lovins Insurgents
of Cuba
The Black Race Rising.
1t is phenomenal that the black world
is lifting up its head with shielded right
arm just at this time. everywhere against
tyranny and oppression. save the ebony
hued sons of America, and We offer as a
protest our manhood against money Our
condition as American citizens is one of
varied environments. No people on earth
have risen as rapidly as we have within the
last thirty years None have undergone
such transitions None have suffered more
IN a time of so-called peace. No race has
more 10 nope for and no race more to fear
The attitude of the white citizens of the
south IS not the same that of some years
ago Ihe better class of Anglo-Americans ms
entertain a hearty good will for all worthy
colored citizens. In the north and south
alike THIS class is trying to encourage and
help our race. Their sentiment is growing
greatly IN favor of the negro. but the atti-
fude OF the iaboring classes which come in
competition with the negro, is not improy-
ing We are growing stronger numericalIy
intellectually. morally, socially materiaIly
anu IN all the essential elements of a great
people.
Election Qualifications StimuIattnp
Il am persuaded to believe that our no.
Htlcai attitude is changing for the better
Ear We really need en- this line Is fewer
ignorant and misguided politicians and n
lew more wise and discreet negro statss
lnen The educational qualifications of a
cltlz1n as required now in Mississippi and
Sotth carolina for electoral franc hisement
nave simply heen. and will be- an imnetus
creating new life and vigor in the school
rooms OF the negro. They will strive as
never before TO become freeholders and to
prepare themselves intellectually for the
great responsibilities of citizenship hence
that which was Intended to be an imDedi-
ment To us will prove a great blessing
Really. L see something good growing ont
OF every enactment OF southern legislation
10 discriminate against and limit the rights
of the negro
u nder our present financial plan I think
we may expect Il rapid growth of the
CHURCH All that is needed is loyalty and
devotion We live in an age of progress
The general conference at it's recent meet
Ing saw the necessity of making more
piShops and taking under her fostering care
four more institutions. in order to educ tie
the youth on a scale commensurate with
the age These. with the worn-out preach
erS. our widows and missionaries must he
supported As Christian ministers and Law
Eien III Is your duty TO look well to temper
ance reforms. and the best way to do il is
10 be temperate The moral atmosphere is
not quite clean. Let us have a higher
moral tone in all of our social gatherings
Be thou an example TO the youth"
Other Addresses.
Prof. J. D. Baltimore, en- behalf of the
members of the Zion y. NJ. f. churches in
the District of Columbia made an address
of welcome. to which Rev. j. H. McMul-
len Of Louisville. KY, responded. MIR. E.
d. Davis. superintendent of the Sunday
school of John Wesley Church, extended a
hearty greeting to the members of the
conference on benalf Of the Sunday schools
OF the District, and Rev. Logan johnson
Responded for the conference
Mrs Bertie Brooks Lewis, who was an
nounced 10 speak along the same line for
the Narick Christian Endeavor societies.
was unavoifably absent. and Rev j. Il.
Soibert, pastor of Metropolitan Wesley
church. took her place. Tine concluding
address was by Mr.. c. II. j. Taylor
DURING the afternoon session Bishon
Hood made an address. during which he
expressed the great pleasure which. he
sa'd. 1t gave him to visit the Philadelphia
ana baltimore conference. which comprises
the largest body of ministers of any Zion
A " f. conference in the world