The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-24
Race Prejudice on Part of the
 Blacks.
Faculty of TaIIndegn college Decline. to Retreat, and American siis- sionary Society stands by Pres
 ident Nyce and Associates.

Tallsdega, Jan. 3.--(Special. 1.-The rebellion of students at Taliadega tcol- ored) college continues on account of the appointment of Southern white man, L. O. Parks. assistant farm su- perintendent The college faculty to- day Issued the following statement:
 ''On the 18th day of January, instant. a young white man of Alabama birth was appointed assistant to the farm sl- perintendent of Talladega College. He was highly recommended by prominent citizens, one of whom was long-time friend of the institution, and had dcnc notable service in securing its charter from the Legislature. Moreover, he held a State certificate to teach and was esteemed for his character and skill.
 "On the morning of January Is. Ave young men--students- of the College, and claiming to be representative 'n character--waited on the President and presented an ultimatum. They stated that the appointment of a Southern white. man as assistant to the farm superintendent was blow at their manhood, and demanded his summary removal The question was duly con sidered by the faculty, and after reach ing decision the students were told that the subject would be referred to the officials of the American Missionary Association, with headquarters In New York. under whose direction we are la boring, and that the students were privileged to present their petition to them also. The officers of the Asso- citation were also Trustees of the Col lege. and directed its policy.
 This was done, and their reply was as follows:
 New York. Jan 19, 1906.
 "Rev. B. Ms Nyce, 5fA
 ''Talladega College, .gIf.se --.s
 "Talladega, Alabama.
 Dear President Nyce--Your esteem ed favor of January 17th is, received. The same mail brought a long petition written in forceful language signed by Randall Sykes. Thomas Kingsley, Foust, in behalf of the students.
 ''It closed with these words: Through the years we have believed in and loved Xour sacriftcial labors for us, and the aims and ideals your great organization have developed in our breasts. From the strife to have and hold these aims and ideals. we cannot and will not re- treat.
 iof course we do not wish their re- treat from such Ideals Dr. Cooper is South and will not be back for many days. Upon his going he asked me fl l I would take my old place at the desk him on shis return, no matter wha should arise. :, He is going early in Feb ruarv to Porto. Rico and he Tett mat
 his desk should not be loaded with ac- cumuiated correspondence. I was will
 ing to do if under the circumstances
 and so this correspondence falls to me Whatever my personal reluctance might bel enter upon 1t with less. because | have been through the wars before. Morsover am a trustee and secretary of. the Board of Trustees and feel that
 am right In sending to the students
 the correspondence. q copy of which
 enclose under the same cover with this ! letter to you.
 I've have been fighting race preiu- | dice for sixty years. Race prejudit q 1 ig just as bad when directed, against a
 white man as it Is when 1t Is directed
 against a black man. This is.so clear- i Iy a case of prepudice that we could not I go back upon our history to sustain ! the appeal ot the students. It would 1 6e better to close the doors of the Col | ieEe temporarily than to- endorse q
 position which has not been thought