The colored American., 1902-05-24

one thousand well-trained yoico, U,
the interchange of views and cra,!. a1l
of sentiment designed to aid ''o-
gathering the nOn-church going nj
of the race into churches and STaSSS
Schools, and a united effort 10 :.
prove them morally and socially la-.
ing men of white denominations ba-
agreed TO be present and aid in wIa
ever way they can. The Presidan..
the United States has said he vour,
come if he could make il possible
hope someone will draft suit,,,'
resolution that will define our arrfrl.
toward this promising meeting
The AfrO-Am. Council. desfgr.s
to look after the general intarasts u.
the race, and bring to bear an org,-
lied force against the planned eTo-,
and incessant endeavOrs to retard ~.
progress of the race, deprive lis of nm.
God-given and Constitutional iDteres,.
of the race, has already done sufficient
work to warrant us in doing whateva-
we can to encourage, and as far a.
possible support this organization. On,
Bishop Walters is at the head of r.
and with him are some of the stronge,
and staunchest leaders of the race.
The railroads have made a onp,fa-s
rate to each of these meetings. Tbosa
who go to the AfrO-American Comet
can have the pleasure of attending n.
National Educational Association
THE STATE OF THE COUNTRY Ann Tug
RACE QUESTION.
| can not conclude this address with.
a
state of the country and the r9cs
question. Since we last met our entire
country has been sadly bereft. and the
entire civilized world shocked because
of the sudden and murderOus assault
upon our great and good President ths
late William Mckinley.
When it is remembered that we boast
of having the best form of govern.
ment in the world, "A government O.
the people, for the people. and by tha
people" it is something to be marvel
led at that during the life of the pres
ent generation three of our greatest
and best Presidents have been assass-
mated.
Whatever excuse the heated passions
and bitter strive engendered by Civil
war and the exciting political c0nt.
tions furnished for the shooting Of
Presidents Lincoln and Garfield. there
was nor can be any excuse for the
cold, premeditated, and fieGdish Ou-
rage upon the lamented and uniTer
sally beloved President Mckinley. How
then can we explain this dastaraF
deed? | know not unless its eXpland-
tiOn can be found in that spirit OF law.
lessness and mob violence which dis
regards the lives of humber citizens
many of whom are slain upon shgAt
prOvOcatiOn, and tortured in the mos
barbarOus manner by some OF the SO.
called best people in the presence Oh
thousands of civilized Christian tlD
Gated people of all ranks and age
without the least effort to teret gu,
or punish those known to be guLr
of those high-handed crimes against d.
law and righteousness. which are lA.
disgrace of our nation. and nleAd-'
of Christian civilization. "a.
Perchance it may be that the sp--.
of anarchy which is heralded .,- .o.r-
in the chamber of our United ST.
Senate by that senatorial mlSh' Io-
South Carolina, who not only pIeaC-..
Iawlessness. but exhibits WlthlA ~ ~
honored pricincts Of the nation nl5a =.
est legislative body by assauitins7 ~ pr
colleague in the presence OF ms Iello.
Senators. Who can wonder lhaI o. +,
archy makes its headquarte,IS. .--,r
America. and that it seeks TO aes'', De, ,-
the very life of the Government 'a;.i
striking down its head when a onor. oII,
law maker advocates cheating. % .-tlsr
box stufing. and murder OF Ail'l han han
citizens for no greater crimes lFr 5irg