New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-04

| In the locality. but from the general movement
dictated by Southern politicians who were de-
| termined to maintain the solidarity of their Sec
ton.
THE action of the Kentucky Legislature was
| ruthless and inconsiderate Both House and
Senate refused to send committees to investi-
gate the school, and officers of the State con-
descended to circulate gross Misrepresentation.
1t was case of the bulldOzing of the better
element of the party by the fire-eaters. The
same legislature passed a number Of unconsti-
tutional measures. some OF which have already
been set aside by the courts. The law AGAINST
Berea is framed in crude language: il invades
the sanctities of personal liberty. and if allowed
to stand, will curtan the inalienabIe rights and
liberties of white and cOlOred alike"
Berea stands under some obligation to the col
ored people of Kentucky. a large part of it's
funds in the years following the Civil War was
given by those who were distinctly interested in
the welfare of freedmen The principal mems
dormltOry was built with money appropriated
by the Freedman's Bureau. a large portion Of
its landed domain comes from an estate which
was left for the benefit of freedmen. Still other
funds were created for the uplifting of the ne
gro
Berea considers that it has an obligation
greater than those of law and trusteeship As
PRESIDENT Frost said. in continuing the outline
OF the situation, THE negro has the claim upon
us OF human being who is in need If no dollar
mad ever been given for the benefit Of the negro
it would still be our duty as CHRISTIANS and "a
triots to help him at the prevent time
Judge Benton. who handed down The ,4a,fs5o,
In the case adverse to the college has rnis To
say:
III this case reaches the higher courts and
the views expressed in this opinion are sus-
ealheu and upheld, it is the personal view OF
lhe Judge OF this court that the act of lesfs-
nature which is now vigorously assaiIed viii
De blessing to Berea College and to the coll
oreu as Well as the white youth Of Kentucky
instead of the usefulness Of the college being.
iiSirpered' It's power for good will be EXTENDED
and enlarged. If it should be determined nv
lhe trustees of the college. as the Judge Of this
court hopes and believes it will be. 10 continue
the college at Berea for the receptfon of whites
ana 10 establish at some other point in Ken
lucky beyond the prohibited distance q COL
lese 1or the education of coIored youth the
prejudice which has heretofore existed IN Soma
extent In some quarters against Rerea CoII,ge-
because or the co-educatiOn of the two races
VIII completely vanish and the generous Omen
hearted people of Kentucky will extend their
sympathy ana give substantial aid and eucour-
agernent to both institutions
This court does not believe that the 1esfs-
nature Oh kentucky was prompted by any race
prejudice or any hostility toward the negro in
passing the act under consideration Kentucky
Is not inimical to the education of her coIored
A most interesting phase OF the controversy
Is the way In which the white students of Eerea
TOOK the virtual expulsion OF their colored fell
lows, Some predicted a demonstration. as the
white students have attended Berea In the face
Oh some ridicule from their ignorant and preju-
diced neighbors. They were naturally relieved
AT the change. but took sober and serious view
or the matter and assembled In mass meeting
TO pass the following resolutions. which form 4
remarkable human document. coming from
- ne students OF Berea College at the opening OF
ZIG NC" term send greeting to the coored students