Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-14
GIVES WISE ADVICE.
An Address to the Negroes of
the State.
Issued bya Committee Appointed by the
Recent Negro Conference That Was
Held in Raleigh, to Consider Race Con-
ditions.

At the Negro Convention held in Raj
eigh last month. a committee was ap-
pointed to issue an address to the col
ored people OF The State. The commit
tee. in compliance with the action of
the convention, has issued the follow
ing address:
The committee of the negro confers
ence lately held in Raleigh, n. c., To
draft and send down letter to the
coiored people of North Carolina, real
i ies me gravity of the situation and is
impressed with the responsibilities.
Possibly no convention of prominent
negroes may now hope to escape criti-
cism from some source or other.
This letter is written with an eye
single to the moral, material and intel
iectual uplifting of the masses of color
ed people of this State. This is not the
day of small things. We must hope
much, expect much and labor for the
greatest results.
with regard to recent history in our
State, we beg the people to wait on the
Lord. Stand still and in His salvation.
we are profoundly grateful for the
past, and return our sincere thanks TO
all who have in any wise aided us.
we are facing new conditions now, and
we must turn as never before, our
faces toward the rising sun.
I'VE call attention to the question of
vital statistics. Consumption is work
ing havoc in our ranks, ana some OF
our best and most promising are falling
on every side. Personal cleanliness,
good, wholesome food warm clothing
and comfortable houses are at the
foundation of our success and stability
as IL people. Cleanliness of body and
soul is we'll pleasing to God.
your young people must be taken off
the streets and either Kept III sCfIout OF
put at some profitable employment
We must inculcate manliness ana self
reliance.
Those who secure paying positions
without the bounds of the State may
try the experience and go. But whole
sale immigration to any part OF this
country is fraught with too many
perils and dangers. We advise the peo-
pie against this at this time. Seventy
five per cent. of the white people of
North Carolina are conservative. If we
can interest them in a cause which
effects them and us. be assured. they
will befriend and protect us
THE labor problem may be a serious
one and the whole State effected there
by. Therefore. avoid entangling aiii-
ances with all irresponsible people. The
substantial people of the State are our
best friends
Form business unions in every town
in the State. Put your money together.
run brick yards, lumber yards. cotton
gins ana grocery stores. Let every
thing be done on business PRINCIPLES.
Be sure that you keep all written CON
tracts inviolate. Save all your receipts
and other legal papers. Remember
business is one thing and friendship is
quite another thing. Trust the men
and women of your race who have hon
esty and ability. Treat every one
kindly, but shun criminals and black
legs. When a negro deliberately dis
graces himself he is no longer entitled
TO honor. respect and projections in his
race. Condemn crime whenever and
Wherever 1T is found and never harbor
the guilty. Tie yourselves TO tho soil
and the neighbors about you.
You are entreated TO talk less thir,,
more and do more. BE suspicious OF ali
money traps. An intelligent. Drosnor-
Gus, God-fearing people will always
nave strong friends and command re-
spect
I'VE respectfully appeal to the con.
servative white people of North Caro-
lima in behalf OF the children of The
black mammies who nursed your
fathers and the uncle Joes and Bcn's
who protected your mothers and vour
homes during the dark days of South
ern history
I'VE need and desire your friendship
ana protection, and we beg that Won
cultivate the friendship of the negroes
in your midest.
Give us the gospel of love. purity
selves.
May God bless North Carolina.
&C. II. KING.
&C. DILLARD,
-. y. RIVES,
= &C. a. KING.
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