Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03
FROM DANVILLE.
Political Notes-Religious Items-The
Negroes Destiny

DANyILLE, VA. September %, 1895.
All is quiet in Danville with the bare
exception of politics which is now at
fever heat Hon. Lee Fairchild of
California made an interesting speech
20 the republicans at the Academy
Thursday night in which he boiled,
hayed and roasted the white people of
Danville, calling il Vaudeville.
The cOlOred contingent of the par
ty seemed somewhat dissatisfied with
one of their men whom they put in
position.
The chairman of their party is q cell
Ored man but their white faction did
not seem TO recognize him. not even
enough to invite him on the stage.
The colOred republicans should inves-
tigate that matter, call their white
brother in question and demand recog-
milton of their white brethren.
or all the Oratorical efforts on the
Gold and Silver problem. OF all the
great speeches by the many distin-
guished statesmen. of all the puffs and
whiffs by Bryan and Mckinley in their
attempts TO picture the good OF the
gold standard and the evil effects Of
the free coinage of silver; not once has
the Negro been mentioned as a factor
in this political battle. Major McKin-
ley in his letter of acceptance of the
nomination for the highest honor
within the gift of-the American people
has not referred to him (Negro) or his
interest.
| Hence, amid all these scenes of re-
| IOicing that surrounds US, amid the
sound OF joyful music and mingled
huZzas OF thousands Of voices for Bry-
an end Sewall Mckinley and Hobart
amid the warm greetings and open
handed hospitality Of the gathered
sons aad daughters OF our old domI-
Mon, it is perhaps well that the Negro
should pause for few moments and
consider the meaning of all this re-
joicing and reflect upon the events
that have made this grand celebration
possible.
Rev Messar, an able divine of South
Carolina. preached touching sermon
at the Presbyterian church Sunday
morning. The Reverend is doing a
good work in this community. His
rhurch on Monument street Will soor
reach completion.
BY their works We shall know them. .
Lawyer A. w. Harris Of PETERSBURG
was in the city Monday in the interest
of his company.
There was an enjoyable entertain.
ment at Calvary Baptist Church Mon
day night which was attended with
much success.
Colored brethren, let us band our
selves together not only TO do rever
ence co the living and honor to those
gone before, but TO preserve and fos
ter the goodly herit are left us by them
: let as journey straight forward along
the lines laid straight before us; turn
ing not aside for political preference
power or prestige; avoiding the me
mace OF internal dissention or religi
Z Gus difference; keeping our hearts 10y
al Co the best interest of beloved son
and daughters laboring with singh
, purpose for their welfare and advance
ment; sinking all personal desire il
the interest of patriotism and the wei
! fare of our people.
We feel that the destiny of the Ne
, grois in measure in our keeping
Let us prove faithful to our trust. s,
that future generations may look bac
through the vistas Of time and than
God for the Inspiration that induces
as 60 unite ourselves in one brother
hood for the ever advancement @
> mankind and the good of this gloriou
commonwealth.
r II JOHNSON