The colored American., 1902-03-22

was editor-in-chief of the University
Magazine, a position he filled so ably
that he attracted the attention OF the
leading lou; naliSts of the country. LeaV-
ing the University, he went TO the repor-
torial staff of the EUeHiHg Bulletin, anc
in a short while was promoted to ar
Associate Editors desk. ! shall let the
Public Ledger and the Bulletin speak OF
his work as a Journalist. The first IS
journal established by the late George w
Childs. which still enjoys internatlona
reputation because of its high quality anC
standing as a conservative newspaper
These editorial tributes came as an echo
to the selection of Mr.. Durham by
President Harrison as United States con-
sui to Santo Domingo.
Said the BmEetin:" :" Mr.. John 5. Dur
ham, who has been for about five years
connected with the editorial staff OF the
Ezening Bulletin, has resigned IN order
TO accept the appointment OF United
States consul at San Domingo
The President has made no better ap-
OOintmel; than this one. Mr.. Durham
IS Young gentleman of excellent edu-
cation, acquired by his own labor, ex-
tensive reading, quick intelligence, the
DureSt integrity and most honorable as
Dirations. Manly, but modest, he has
commanded the respect of every lntelll-
gent gentleman with whom he has been
brought in contact. He was most faith
ft.; and industrious in his work as a
Journalist, but in his spare time he de-
voted himself to the interests of the
colored race in Philadelphia, organizing
wCrkinginen'S clubs and other useful
associations, encouraging his friends to
strive for education and to make them
selves by industry and good habits thor
oughly fit for the privileges of American
citizenship. The proprietors of this
paper lose in him a most faithful and
agreeable worker While regretting his
departure, they feel confident that in his
new sphere of duty he will prove use
ful Government officer and a creditable
illustration of what, amid many difficult
ties of an extraordinary character, may
be accomplished by an earnest and hon
orable young man..
Said the Public Ledger: "The Ledger
would entirely agree with the EUeHiHg
Bulletin in its statement that President
Harrison has made no better appoint
ment' than that of Mr. John S. Durham
to the post of consul at San Domingo if
it were quite assured that the appoint
ment did not move the recipient from a
greater to a lesser sphere of usefulness.
The President is, of course, quite right
% secure for the Federal service the
very best character and talent obtainable,
and in this instance he has done it to a
degree, as Mr. Durham is
not only man of ability, but of excep-
ionable character But Mr. Durham
has been among his own people in Phil
ldelphia. and only he probably knows
how hard and with what good results he
has worked with and for them. Others
snow something, not all, of the earnest
manly zeal he has persistently shown in
his endeavorS to improve their condi-
ion, physically, mentally, morally and
He has been one of the most
practicable educators among them, and
so unSelhsh, energetic, intelligent and
modest has he been as to compel not only
he respect and admiration of his col
0red, but of his white brethren as well.
Mr.. Durham is universally esteemed not
)nly as an unObtrusive, sincere helper OF
us race, but as a citizen and editor. For
I'VE years he has been upon the editorial
staff of the EUeHiHg BnHetin, and in that
position has established his reputation as
1 capable, public-spirited and honorable
journalist. The only question
s, Do not his people and journalism lose
more tf1an the country gains by has trans
ter to the consular service? Nothing but
praise is due the President for his desire
Q secure tor that service man of Mr..
Durham'S requirements and respecta-
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