Richmond planet., 1897-03-20


would better serve our will.
The colored republicans are still in
fever heat about their treatment by
the white republicans. Mass M ct
iags are being held in every part of
the state where the colored brother is
given expressions to his long pent up
feelings. This week largely attended
meeting of colored republicans vas
held at Samaritan Temple under the
auspices of the Citizens COMMITTEES of
One Hundred. The speakers and their
subjects we're as followss
Il W. A. Hawkins, Prediction prom
ises and post-election fulhllments :"
Williams II. Daniels, Men wanted :"
Rev p. H. A. Braxton, The necessity
of orgsniz alton among colored men ;"
DR.. II. j. Brown, The duty OF the
compact of '95 and 'e6;' Rev. d. r.
Thomas, They had nothing to give; :"
B f. Lester, "Why we kick :" J. II.
Robertson, The combine" G. NJ
Lane was chairman of the meeting
A permanent organization was effected
to be known as the Committee of
One Hundred"
In speaking to Mr.. B. f. Lester con-
cerning the real purpose of the league,
he said The purposes OF the con-
: NCnetOn u3i0 iCuku6 dTc lduQaOlCs Do
: colored voters in this state represent
the principle part of the Republican
! party
I'll That they should be repre- seted by
I'll men OF their own race in the distribu-
!, ttioD of patronage goes without saying.
: But the leaders OF the party have COZ
tinuRlly ignored them. This move
: ment has been on foot for some time.
oil About a month ago the colored vo-
Q ters in Montgomery County protested
, this was followed by protests In Balti-
more city, and lately by protest from
a the oolored citizens OF Dorchester
o County, who constitute three fourths
t Of the party in that county
hI The sooner the colored man learns
4 to CO. operate Tor his own interest by
}. putting forward IL best men of bis
l. race in all avocations by personal
o thrift and economy, the greater viii
n be the advancement and the sooner
e will the so-ealled problem be solved
. May God speed the convention and
J. league and give success to its promo
/ ers.
TX In an interview with lawyer W, As
m bey Hawkins concerning the sam,
" subject he said "Our people are tireG
OF Of supporting a party that knows then
10 only on election day They have ele
vatcd to Office class OF men who hav,
q no idea of performing the pledges the,
ID lmske before elections The part
can't succeed in this state unless w
vote with it, and we know it, and W
are resolved to use our ballot hereaf
ter in a way tn t will do as more good
There is no difference TO me in havin
our enemies in Office from whom W
Iexpect nothing, than our suppose
friends from whom we can get nothing
This movement is to organize our vot
instruct our people as to the value G
ry their suffrage, and demand such recor
Ist dition Of our party as our party as on
Is, numerical strength merits. We ar
NJ tired of the ostracism meted out to u
In by the benefciaries of our vote, and
to We cannot receive the treatment b
re fidelity, May find their occupation
ife gone.
is The above expression are but q faC
M. simile Of the sentiment of our colore
mt voters. The recognition which "
he have received at the hands of our pal
er, ty in the way of representation az
patronage, appear as an infant whe
T.. compared TO our numerical strength
Mt We propose to change the golden rul,
ali and make it read, do others don
!. they will DO you f" We have done ar
IS without striking back at our assailor
the 1t will be demonstration of manhoc
(which has never been exhibited he
M in such a manner before. The fact
ce that the colored voters have been e
II. Itirely too willing to fain at some insi
ia nificent recognition. We have fagI
n out on such food, and we are now
Ineed of more substantial diet. Co
rch Iditions and pressing demands warran
% q US in asking for change OF dietar
rcn In making our demands we are not
crossing from the principles of {
be good old party, but rather from t
nal woke of the corruptible wing of t
ore party here in this state. Our digni
the will not permit us any longer to be
tools of white political dihedrons
Iev; expect by this movement il possi b
and to diminish the power of those W
tor seek to make political flaws Of US.
'tist One of the biggest sensation whi
IS In has occurred among the colOred peol
sne in this city since the failure of I
Northwester Family Supply Compal
ON was brought to light Monday mornil
Is In Mr. E. J. Warine, president OF
ON Lexington Saving Bank, failed to
nat in his appearance at the bank on Nj
the day A messenger was sent to
house early in the day to ascertain
orth cause of his non-appearance, as he Z
the the only person employed in the bs
eDce that knew the cobination of the =,
lsive which contained the books and all
de is supposed cash. His wife informed
ply messenger that her husband had
the city on Saturday night. and wa
few have returned on Sunday, but as
aroe had not showed up. Mr. SINCE
owed share-holder, and Mr. Pentx, (wh
ivate a creditor on learning this filed a
a of for a receiver. The bill alleges
filed Mr.. Waring has left town, that
old where about are unknown and that
more bank has suspended.
prove The present board or directors
en- Everett ]. Wering, g. w Car
now Henry r. Hooper, G. B Mills and
oities fred II. Pitts
When the news Of Mr.. Warnings
here parture became general, there
lying much excitement and comment am
,rma- the colored people all over the city
which The bank was incorporated Nav
Q fact 1895, with capital stock of $40 90
rces g. B. Mills, E. J.. Waring and otl
g re- all colored. Waring becoming p
will dent and cashier.
rsity. An attachment has been is
will against his large brick house on M
mond er street. He also was suppose
shorn have owned other property, but il
ersity tigation shows that it is heavily n
We gagged up to the notch.
mond He was SUPERINTENDENT of the
D very Johns A. NJ. E. Church Sunday Sc
onary and local preacher.
here. 1t is said that he was bonded in
will Fidelity Trust and Deposit Conn
ng the and his bond expired on March Is
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