Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-23


mighty created the negro for a me.
nial, he is essentially servant. In
every age of the worlds history. 1t has
been shown that his civilization will
last only so long as he is under con.
troll of the superior race that ineul-
Gated it. When left to himself, he has
universally gone back to the barbar-
ism Of his native jungles While a
few mixed breeds and freaks Of the
race may possess qualities which JUS
tify them to aspire above that station.
the fact still remains that the race is
At for that aud nothing more. At any
rate, that is all he will ever accom-
plsh in Mississippi. and as 1t is in
Mississippi so will it be in all of the
States where the negro lives in large
numbers. The white man will not.
and should not, share sovereignty and
dominion with him, ! will be par
doned in this connection, for quoting
the following wise words spoken by
Abraham Lincoln, September IS. 1853.
He said
II am not, nor ever have been in
favor of bringing about in any way
the social and political equality 0i tho
white and black races, | am uol. ncr
ever have been. in favor Of making vot.
ers or jurors Of negross, nor Of quail
tying them to hold pffice, nor 10 inter.
marry with the White people: and
will say, ia addition to this that there
is physical difference hetveer ihs
white ama black RACES which | believe
will forever forbid laie tMp races liv.
ing together on terms Of social cnd
political equality. And inasmuch as-
thsy cannot so live, while they remail
together, there must be the position
OF superior and Inferior, and as much
as any other man am in favor Of hav.
ing the superior position assigned to
, the white race
II these words were true when
spoken By Mr.. Lincoln, they are true
today, and will be true to the end of
time. Now this may sound little
harsh to those unfamiliar with the
facts in the case, but by every intelli
gent white man and thoughtful negro
in Mississippi it will be accepted as
absolutely true. however much the
question may be gilded with colserva-
tism or be c.ouded by dissmulation.
The time has come when the truth
should be told about this matter it
matters not how disagreeable It may
be to hear II. The arst step towards
changing the educational system Of
the State, so as to meet the demands
of both races, it occurs 10 ME, Is for
the legislature to submit to the peo-
MI 4 tn np
tuition, so rs to give the legislature un-
restricted authority in dealing with the
public school question. Surely the
legislature, elected every four years
by the people, can be relied upol to
do the proper thing In this matter,
without constitutional prescription
II Is quite certain that little can be
done to relieve the present most un-
desirable condition If things, while
the constitution remains as ii Is.
These are some OF the matters, prin.
ciples and policies to which | have
thought il prudent to call to your at
tention. That they are vital and per-
tinent, pregnant with good for the
commonwealth, if treated by the wise,
patriotic and coura ageous statesmen,
there can be no question.
The experience of all the generations
dead, the footprints along the high
way OF Time, leave no doubt about the
road for Missssippians to follow. Tho
distilled wisdom beQueathed to us by
our sages and our heroes of the past
should inspire us with confidence
and courage, and provide the pillar OF
fire to light the pathway Of duty,
Ald now, my fellow citizens, go to
the work to which you have called me.
My experience in public matters
three terms as a member Of the legis-
latiye department Of the State govern
ment, and many years of patient study
of our system of laws and economic
problems-gi me some knowledge
of the difficulties and grave RESPONSE
bilities of the Office Of chief eXocu-
tive.
shall make mistakes, through de-
feet of Judgment. for which | shall
suffer uncomplainilgl the penalty,
But how often, when right, shall be
thought wrong by those whose point
of view prevents survey Of the whole
ground, or a complete understanding
of the situation? | ask your indul-
gence for my own mistakes, which |
assure you shall never be intentional.
and invoke your support against the
mistakes of others who may critcise
and condemn in me what they would |
not, if they understood the matter in
oil of its bearings.
know it is not possible to please
everybody. shall not try to please
anybody save myself, and shall please
myself in the proportion that | am
able to do that which is best for all |
of the people of Mississippi
| have no ambition, no desire be- |
yond making for you governor
worthy of you. All the heart and mind |
and strength with which a loving
Father has endowed me, |, this day, |
consecrate to the service Of my State. |
You, my countrymel, have 1t within |
your power, If you will, TO promote the |
success OF. this administration; you
have it within your power to mar it. |
With your ballots you have expressed |
your approbation Ct me. Now. with |
your deeds and moral support. | ask
your cooperation and encouragement. |
Relying then upon the patronage OF |
your good will undertake the work |
to which you have called me. May |
that infinite Power which rules tAe !
destllies OF the universe sustain me |
and lead our councils to what is best |
and give them favorable issue for |
your peace and prosperity"
am now ready TO take the oalh OF |
Office.
Stills of pride lift you above the peO-
marrow Rams Horn