Evening star., 1898-12-02
oolored People Of Washington Dis
ouss the Race Troubles.
MASS MEETING AT ISRAEL CHURCH
Addresses by Prominent Leaders
and Resolutions Adopted.
COM ITTEES APPOINTED


spices of the National Racial Protective
Association last evening at the Israel c.
Nd. church, 1st and streets southwest.
Arrangements were made for a monster
mass meeting the 18th instant number cf
speeches were delivered, including remarks
from a brother Of the editor of the Will
m1ngton Record, and resolutions We're
adopted.
Inc church was comfortably filed when
the president of the association, Rev. i.
4. Hart. called the assemblage to order.
ferrl w. Frisby acted as secretary The
president, In lengthy Introduction, ex-
pialned that those present had gathered
not lot the purpose Of holding an indigna-
tlon meeting, but to give expression to
tnelr views and feelings in reference to
the many recent outrages against colored
Peopie III tnls country. and particularly in
North and South Carolina. The record
e Iaoe py the negro was referred to, and
the president declared, the fight has not
peen against his intelectuality notwith-
standing the statements to that effect The
negro Is rising and the white man wants
10 10 keep MIN down, said the speaker; but
the negro means to live on in spite of op-
presslon In the opinion of Rev. Mr. Hart
IL would be better for the negro to die and
a dog.
SohuiohS AuOpte0.
w. Calvin Chase. chairman of the com.
Inittee on resolutions, was called on. and he
submitted report, which was adopted. The
resolutions set forth that as the political
independence of the negro in certain Sec
'iohs OF our country is being abridged by
violence, contrary to the principles of the
constitution Of the United States. it is bui
proper that we, as a part of the constitu
ency of this country enter our solemn nro
TEST against such violence and deplore the
inactivity oil our government and its an
parent lndlspostion to protect all classes of
citizens in their civil and political rights.
tnat the invasion of a foreign country and
tie CONQUEST over a foreign foe upon hui
nlanltar1an grounds tend to show the mock
cry or our civilization at home
That our Constitution will not nerpi,
domestic invasion when that invasion is for
Justliiable cause, and especially when the
rights ana liberties of the people are being
trampled under foot. What is then the
duty of the people?, Is any public or nri
pate corporation entitled to the support of
the people If such an institution or institu-
lioHs attempt to impede the progress of
such a people?
Has not the time come in the history of
the negro Tor him to demonstrate some in
uepehGehce: we are more convinced that
organization among us will never come tn
d successful consummation until we realize
the Importance of placing men at the head
VINO are neither seeking office nor aspiring
Ior leadership. The greed for office among
those in whom the negro has placed conf.
uence and those whose personal amhition
has been controlled by the Establishment of
oHlclal power are but a few of the impedi-
hehts 10 the races success and milestone
upon Whlch the crafty politician has sharp-
ened his political and official apnetite.
Therefore, that we affirm the action of the
meeting held In the Vermont Avenue Bap-
tist Church Monday evening November u
1898. and indOrse the resolutions adouted at
said meeting. F
That the chairman of this meeting an
point committee of five for the purpose
or organizing permanent association to
be named and styled The National Racial
Protective Association. Said committee will
be authorized to solicit the cooperation and
support of every minister and church In the
United States.
That we affirm our allegiance to journal
lists in this country and patriotic citizens
who believe in law and order
That we fully indorse the recent sermon
or Rev Francis ]. Grimke as being patriotic
and a proper defense of the cause of the
negro.
That we condemn unequivocally the ad-
VocateS and the doctrine of self-effa cement
The advocates are apologists and their doc
trine that of towards and the enemies of
the race.
That the National Racial Protective As
sociation make arrangements for mass
meeting of the people to be held in the city
of Washington, on or about December II
at such place as may be designated by the
association
F. j. ManIey's Speech.
Mr.. Chase was designated by the presid-
ing officer to introduce F. ]. Manley
brother Of the editor of the Wilmington
Record, and he did so in glowing terms.
saying that Manley is an Individual en-
titled to the respect and confidence of the
entire American people.
Mr.. Manley gave a detailed history of the
recent race troubles in North Carolina
going over the facts that have heretofore
been published at length. He said it was
decided to make the negro the campaign
issue in his state, and 1t was arranged that
all white men should stand together against
the negro The latter was told If he reg
istered to vote he would lose his employ
ment, but true to his party he fearlassly
registered Mr. Manley described the burn
ing of the Record office and went on to
say that his brother and himself, after
fleeing from Wilmington, were compelled to
secret themselves in some woods about six
miles from that city. 1t was impossible he
stated, to use the local military to main
tain order for the majority of the members
of the military organizations were mem
bers of the mob. The stories of indigaities
offered white women by negroes Mr. Nam
ley declared to be false. The publication
of the now we'll known article In the
Record, that proved so obnoxious to the
white people of the locality, Mr.. Manley de-
clared, was fully justified.
The speaker took occasion to say q "ew
things of a rather uncomplimentary nature
of Mr.. j. c. Dancy, collector of the port
of Wilmington. who is now In this city. Mr.
Dancy said Mr. Manley, did not tell the
truth when he announced that the editor
of the Record had promised to apologize
for the obnoxious article.
Answers aqestions.
At the conclusion of his remarks, the
speaker expressed d Willingness to answer
any questions thato might be asked him,
and number of those Present took advan-
tage of the opportunity. Attorney John
Moss of Hillsdale :, finally arose from a
seat in the center Of the auditorium and in
quired If it was true that the colored men
in North and South Cafbiina were afraid.
THAT is correct replied Mr. Manley.
Afraid of what?' { asked Moss.
'Of the white men. or rather of their
guns" was the explanation.
II don't believe IT," said Moss impress
sively. y Y
Cries of sit down. Moss" were heard
from all parts of the church. When order
was restored a substantial collection was
taken and presented to Mr.. Manley IN ac-
cepting the offering Mr.. Manley said lie
would share the money with other colored
men who were forced to leave their homes
in the south and who are now in Wash