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The distinguished Secretary is
therefore in error IN presumins that
the citizens 81 color as q rule re-
sent any attitude which does not In
Volve condemnation Of the Southern
white man and in this he does us
alleged fact TO the public he pre-
iudiccs our case. inst ae rouch as tho
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ern communities does in his unWise
effort 60 carry point before north
or, audience
0-'i- i"', Continues
ann not q pessimist with re-
convinced that 10 is working itself
o . ana am Con' lneea .uat hoin-
..-s5reI eor-rio- ,. ,bo .,t-., ~ -7
fourteenth and fifteenth amend
ments.'
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81 shall mot .+oc +o oi-, $500, +t.,
statistics showing the great rrorress
That has been made by the Negro
l'- D" ,le soalh. we are ape 10
diatribes tbat ,, l-~o,,o1-i,, 49, , ,..-
from men who lack svmDathv with
the progress of the colored race and
~-o o,lt' nee .ne enlire race ON ac-
inrI eI,.s tb.r r5r-,s ~ - ' --t
the Southern population"
-N'7 'S % olN''''"llon ln our FAVOR
ana ''- nc neai''les 10 give 20 The
r"'lic 'ne very lacls that would tend
-' .''''" ms ul'eIaNoes ana 'l'et tne
"'''. "''o"9 l""' nave peen made D"
OUT law oI' He stopped 10 give lAe
lalr thal tended 10 brand the entire
race as being false 10 fits trust and
untrua I'D IT'S oblfr,ti,De X,-t,- stl..r4
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7-'0 'i0 ANGUS
mat me virtually announced 20 the
world thot he possessed and which
would have shown Tho ,rea+ r,roo,es.
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'"'9
i"'' p'"l' -1I' secretary You nave
injured AS greatly, by way % our
{ soIdierv. that Senator Joseph b. For
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"N" E'' you cannot HHa IlLle
/ 10 give the statistics that would tend
4 90 place them i'm q proper light be-
fore the Daon1o of tho World IL
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glowing tribute OF Gen. B. +. Butler,
who is now sleeping beneath the
iclods of The valley, ral.+i,-. 20 tfe
o.t.t a.
'''o '07'''' upon '"l9 an
lmpoI laht subject Ia speaking OF
| the valor of the Negro soldiers at
Fort Harrison. I'm 1864 he said.
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-07

subject. He told as what we knew
already. And yet these Southern
states have done and are "still-a-do-
ing the very things that the law and
Secretary Taft admit that they have
no right 70 do. Secretary Taft does
not condemn in plain and emphatic
language this open notification Of
the Constitution Of the United
States but says that our path must
be made as easy as possible and that.
through, devious ways that cannot
be justified or approved. we may
still reach result that will square
with the requirements of the Federal
Constitution aud viii give the Negro
every political and economic right. q"
We should like for the distinguish
ed Ohio statesman to point to an
instance in the historical progress of
the world where such a result was
ever accomplished along the lines
laid down by him This was the ar
gument of the northern copperhead
and one of the bloodiest wars I'm all
history was the result This is the
logic Of tSe Supreme Court Of the
United States and this logic has led
ITO the period of lawIessness now ex-
listing ga this country. which threat
ems the conuscauou of private pro-
perty and vested rights and has led
TO the virtual 'nching of the rail-
road interests" ia the Southland.
He continued.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-07

south ass lab0rer--skiuod and UNI
skilled. The world over to-day there
ls demand for labor. aud We're the
Negro to be Withdrawn from the
South. The difficulties under which
agriculture would labor can hardly
Doe overstatcd.
"Ihc Negro is an American. He
has uo other country than this. AID
called upon go defend &c.. he laws
down his life with the same freedom
that Che white man sacrifices his.
ours U.s. the flag hc loves-the only
one he knows. 10 is our duty to
see 20 90 that his path IS made as
easy as possible and that his pro-
sress IS ass incessant ass proper en-
couraeement can make It,"
The above then is an admission
that De is conversant with the ca
liabilities OF the Negro as an indus
trial factor and as soldier. He
knows what Gen. b. r. Butler found
out that they were among the best
fighters on earth. Still he SAYS
that his path must be made as easy
as possible but not as unencumbered
as the law DEGREES that it shall be
We confess that we regard this as a
species Of trimming"
IL is an abject surrender to the
policy of expediency This is belit-
Ting 10 a statesman of Secretary
Tafts calibre. He continued:
His best friend-the one that can
do most for him and the one in many
respects who sympathizes with him
most is the Southern white man.
lie understands his defects. He
knows his virtues. And if the Ne
gro responds TO the opportunities for
improvement as Booker T. Washing
ton points them out, we can be sure
that he Will grow in the estimation
OF his white fellow citizens Of the
south and that the great problem
which has burdened the South will
be largely solved"
If he refers to the conservative.
liberal minded white elements of the
South, all that he says is true and
the Negroes are now and have been
for years, acting upon just such ad-
vice. SO true is this that-our people
as a rule no longer look to Washing
ton for relief. One who does is
placed with the forty acres and a
mule" class. He continued:
'The fifteenth amendment does
not require that every Negro should
vote. All that it requires is that
he should not be excluded from vot-
ing because he is a Negro. IL he
lacks educational qualifications, pro-
perty qualifications, or any other
qualification that the State may law
fully impose as a rule of eligibility
Tor its voters then he may be ex-
cluded, provided that every one else
who lacks similar qualifications is G.
qually excluded. The fifteenth a.
mendment is merely intended to Sc
cure him in his political rights from
race discrimination by the States.
SO far as we IRE individually con-
cerned, Secretary Taft has given no
new light upon this all important
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-07

1T is not Intended TO give him
Affirmative PRIVILEGES as a member of
his race. It's strict enforcement does
not involve an inflammation OF tn-
races. has nothu- TO do with social
association or equality. 1t does not
involve so-callei Negro domination.
and TO permit .he question az this
late day-forty years after the war
to control the votes of intelligent
men I'm respec. TO- issues that are
living lis TO indicate che lack Of sense
of proportion. which. 7 cannot think
viii continue tH manifest itself I'm
the South
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-07

on OF lnt country, / long for the
time when the South shall be re-
ceivod aea.u I'm the councils of the
nation. and when the people OF that
section shall resume the influence
to which tloy are entitled and which
they deny themselves by being fright
.ened at mere ghost of the past"
We have read with amazement
this delivorance Of the jurist of the
administration. Il shows to our
mind that me colored people OF the
country have nothing for which TO
hope by his elevation 10 office. Gro
yer Cleveland would be just as sat
isfactory Co the average citizen OF
color, if we are TO gauge Secretary
Taft's future conduct by his present
attitude, relative to these vital ques-
tions. We suggest that some mem
Der OF the United States Supreme
Court resign and permit this distin-
guished Secretary TO retire to de-
served rest and needed elimination
from public life.
He can 10 us no harm as a mem
Der of that august tribunal for it is
as absolutely anti-Negro as it is pos
sible for q body of that kind to be.
His trip 90 the Philippines will tend
to cause the public TO forget him and
if he will withdraw from the race for
the White House. a gratifed consti-
tuency composed of well-nigh all
the Negroes in the United States will
send up q shout Ct approval in rec
lognition Of his transcendent judg-
ment in thus effacing himself from
the consideration of a patient, but
long suffering people.
Regardless of the influences
brought 70 bear upon him Secretary
TAFT should remember the words of
Fletcher, when he says:
Man is his own star. and the soul
that can
Render an honest and a perfect man
Commands all light, all influence, all
fate,
Nothing to him falls early, or too
late
Our acts our angels are. or good or
i'll,
Our fatal shadows that walk by us
still"
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Entered % enc Fo-t- once 81 Richmond. Va.
~ second c'asr matter
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err conclusions. Hc voices the North
eru statesman hope. when he SAYS.
"If only under the influence of
President Roo volt's administration
some of the Southern States. incIud-
ing Kentucky. could be led into the
republican column in accordance with
the real sym athies OF the voters
OF those State. &c would DE a crown
ing glory of his administration. IL
viii not aeC.sarily work for the
benefit of On. Republican party In
the end, beC1se of the closeness
with which tta Southern States have
united In support OF Democratic
candidates h; introduced q similar
cohesion amo.s the Northern States.
and We Nigh expect more iudepen-
dcnce OF voting at the North ~ the
voters there we're not confronted
with tho solidarity Of the South"
This hope has wrecked the admin
istratiou of every Republican Prcsi-
dent that has nurured &c.. from the
time Of Ulysses S. Grant down to the
reign OF Theodore Roosevelt To az
tempt it now is like baking bread on
short notice it Will Doe crust on the
outside ba. dough in the middle. He
gives voice 20 his hopes ina the fol-
lowing p,a.ltive language:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-28

Portland. Me. Aug. 2s.-The capacity OF
city hall was severely taxed today by
those who desired TO hear the annual ad-
dess before the American Bar associa-
ton convention by the right honorable
James Bryce, British ambassador TO the
United States. This was considered the
most interesting part OF the three days
program.
A large amount OF business was in order
today including the nomination and cleo
ton OF officers and reports of special
committees on classification OF the law,
Indian legislation, penal laws and prison
discipline, federal courts. title to real es-
tate, proposed copyright bill, James VIII
son Memorial services. John Marshall
Memorial fund and Comparative law.
A business meeting OF the Association
OF American law schools will be held at
o'clock this afternoon. The annual din
ner will be given by the national associa-
ton to its members today at Falmouth
hotel.
Anbassado, 9ryce and party were given
a fine ovation when they took seats upon
the platform President Parker called the
convention 10 order promptly on time
and In a few words, complimentary To
the ability OF the distinguished speaker,
saying that no man has produced such
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-28
GREAT WELCOME
GIVEN BY SWEDES TO
PRINCE WILHELM
Today King Oscars Grandson Was the Guest of
President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay = Prince
Anxious to See Sights of New York

Prince Wilhelm of Sweden. the demo-
cratic scion of Bernadotte, Napoleon's s
great field marshal and later king Of
Sweden. left Providence for New York
early this morning. Last evening the
prince bowed his acknowledgment OF a
most hearty greeting accorded him by
moro than 5000 compatriots or their de-
scendants assembled I'm Infantry hall
from all parts OF the state. and following
the Chautauqua salute. very fittngly.
made a graceful speech which was pune
tuated with applause.
The prince was formally welcomed to
the state and the city by His Excellency
Gov. Higgins and His Honor Mayor Nc
Carthy, both princes among American
good fellows, and they were greeted by
the assembled Swedes with quite as much
enthusiasm. IL not even more. was
evoked by the presence OF the democratic
young guest of honor. In the audience
to see the prince and ascertain how the
geetings OF city and state would be ex-
tended were such prominent Rhode Is
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-28

landers az former Gov. Charles Dean
Kimball. Charles Sisson. Col. Harold J.
Gross. Col. Arthur II. Watson, Aldermen
Peterson and Fletcher, while the COVER
nor's staff. all pulchritudinous. was no
less resplendant In their handsome uni
forms than was the Baron Lagercrantz.
Sweden's envoy TO this country, In his
official regalia
CROWD AT STATION.
On his arrival at the station the prince
evidently liked the welcome he received,
even though the crowd massed so closely
about the entrance that the police platoon
present under Lieut.. O'Nel OF the Central
station had busy time making way for
the exalted visitor and his party. After
entering one OF the three automobiles the
prince stood up and repeatedly waved his
cap and bowed in response to the insistent
cheers of about 5000 people II was by no
means a Swedish crowd either. as all
races were there. all animated by one
purpose-a determination 10 see the prince
as near at hand as possible.
The princes special car from Boston
Continued on Page Seven)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-28

Noted Expert Defeats Leroy at New
port i'm Straight Sets and Gets
Permanent Ownership of the Ten
mis- "Blue Ribbon"-LeRoy Never
in it-ClOthier Defaults.

With the announced default of
Champion w. J. clothier. because of
physical disability, the winner of to-
days match in the finals OF the ma
tionaI lawn tennis championship tour
nament became the challenger and as
such won by default the seasons cham
pionship.
I.arned had a powerful additional In
centive spurring him on to his best
endeavors in his match with Leroy,
as a victory would give him permanent
possession OF the championship bowl,
on which he has two legs to his credit
already.
The match was between veteran
OF almost two decades as exemplified
by Larned, and comparative young
ster in Leroy.
Both had shown themselves TO be
at the top OF their game, and Larned's
showing in the tournament was de-
clared by many who have followed the
game for years to be the best he has
ever shown in the national play.
When the players entered on the
championship court, the Casino was
thronged with spectators. including
many prominent representatives OF
Newport's summer colony. The day
was an ideal one, the sun shining clear
and bright.
Larned won the national tennis
championship for the third time. and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-28

served In large tent on the grounds at
Foster Centre. After the bake at o oclock
the program was begun by selection
from Fay's band. followed by a prayer
by Rev Frederic ~. Baker.
An address OF welcome by Rev. Gideon
Burgess, vocal solos by Charles H. Ev-
erett, reading by Mrs. Annie Scrutton
Hough and an address by David Howard
made up the rest of the program.
REV. ELISHA II. WRIGHT.
The principal speaker OF the day was
Rev. Elisha H. Wright of Sanbornton, n.
H., who gave n very able discourse on
the benefits OF an old Home Day. His
speech In part. follows:
II am happy to be with you in this Old
Home gathering Home is one OF the most
expressive words I'm our language. and IL
is early found on the lips OF most persons
Old Home is expressive of the days OF our
and, IL may be OF the child
hood OF our ancestry.
1T was a happy thought on the part OF
ex-Gov. Rollins of New Hampshire, tho
setting apart day for the observance OF
Old Home. IL affords opportunity for re-
newing acquaintance and reviving remi-
nlscence OF the past
"The nature OF Home cannot be defined
In a single sentence. IL seems TO have an
internal az wsll az an external part. Ii
is inherent In the soul. The Home In
stinct or sentiment is strikIngly manifest
ed In the lives OF most persons. When
Jennie Lind. the celebrated singer. visited
Castle Garden. New York, she FIRST sang
some OF the pieces Of the great masters.
but the singing elected but little applause,
but when she sang Home. Sweet Home"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-28
Sen. CARTER'S
son KILLED BY.
ELECTRICITY

Chicago. Aug. 81. e. Carter. the son
of Brigadier General w. III. Carter. head
OF the Department OF the Lakes of the
United States army, was killed instantly
last night bp an electric shock sustained
In the dairy room of the agricultural de-
partment of the University of Illinois at
Champaign. where young Mr.. Carter was
a special student.
Young Carter was dead when found. As
is customary In industrial schooling. he
had been set at the task of polishing and
cleaning a combination electric and gas
chandelier hanging from the ceiling of
room In the dairy. He had been working
at IL for some time, when a piercing
scream was heard by A. c. Potter. fell
low-student employe. who was busy in an
adjoining room. Potter rushed TO the aid
OF the young man and found he had been
stricken by a current of electricity.
Carter had been standing upon a small
stationary engine while reaching up "a
the chandelier. The engine was fastened
with bolts driven through the concrete
floors and this completed the circuit
When Potter rushed into the room tho
hands OF the dead man were still clutched
tightly over the chandelier. Daring posi-.
BILE electrocution, Potter seized the body
and II fell to the floor thus breaking the
circuit.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-28
GIRLS TIRE
OF cYPs|Es,
BACK HONE

North Attleboro, Aug. 8.-Misses Minnie
and Della Van Wrinkle, aged 10 ana B
years respectively, have returned 10 the
home OF their brother. Frank Van Wrinkle,
after years CT absence with band of
gypsies. The girls ran away from the
gypsy band yesterday while the latter
were camped near Pawtucket.
The leader, William Stanley, came to
North Attleboro In seach of the girls.
He claimed that the Van wfnkie chtf-
dren We're given over TO the gypsy band
when they were small, by their father,
with the understanding that they were
to be adopted Mr. Van Wrinkle, on the
other hand, declared that the girls were
stolen by the gypsies and he refused to
allow his sisters to go back to the no.
madic life.
dispute arose and Deputy Sheriff
Brown was called as an agent for the
prevention of cruelty TO children. Until
the matter can be settled satisfactorily.
the girls will be left In the custody of
their brother.
The two say they are tired OF gypsy
life end on seeing a good chance. they ran
away from the band and walked TO the
home of their brother on East street.
The story is that the girls were taken
by the Stanley band OF gypsies nearly ii
years ago in New York. The father
was living then. but the mother was
dead. Since then, the girls claim that
they have been doing all the hard work
for the tribe and during their lives they
have never been allowed to go TO school
Tired OF this drudgery they claim they
left the band to seek protection of their
brother.
practically settled that the Van
Wrinkle girls will hereafter live In North
Attleboro.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-28

Saratoga. NJ Y. Aug. 8.-Signs have
been posted before Richard Canfelds
Saratoga clubhouse and on his famous
Italian garden and park surrounding the
house, announcing that the place Is for
sale. The news that this had occurred
was the sensation OF the season here.
There were plenty OF rumors to account
for Mr.. Canfield's action. including al
legged disgruntiement against the authori-
TESTER restricting gambling.
The Saratoga club, as Canfelds place
was called has been the show place OF the
village for years The clubhouse itself
substantial building OF brick and stone,
of three stories and sloping roof. was built
in 1869 by John Morrissey Of New York,
an ex-congressman. gambler and prize
fighter. Garfield took charge OF the place
is years ago, and has been sole proprietor
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-28
JOHN GRADY
OF NEW YORK
TO HEAD f. Of 4.

Chicago, Aug. 0.-Conficting reports
from the codification committee OF theFor-
esters OF America, are to be presented at
today's biennial session OF that order. The
committee was named at the last session
% codify existing laws and suggest neces-
sary legislation.
The minority report contends that the
unit representation in the supreme
court should not be more than one mem
Der for at least every 1000 Of membership.
The present unit Is one representative for
every 1000 The majority report maintsins
that the basis OF representation should re-
main as 1t Is. In addition, the minority re-
port holds that the committee has power
TO add laws to those they are codifying
The majority report declares the COM
mittee may only codify, not create.
At yesterdays session, which opened the
convention of 1907. there were pa repre-
sentatives and III supreme court officers
present. The committee on credentials
and rules were named. Chief Ranger w.
A. Hogan of Massachusetts read his an
nual address. The reports of the supreme
secretary and treasurer were submitted
committee was named to arrange a me-
mortal service in connection with the
death OF Past Chief Ranger Joshua Shaw
of Brooklyn.
The election OF officers will be held to-
day. John Grady OF New York will doubt
less be the next supreme court ranger.
The next session will probably be held in
California. The Foresters of America
claim 35o.000 members In the United
States. The order was organized In 1874
and was re-organized in 1s9.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-28
GREAT BR|TA|M's
PARLIAMENT
PROROGUED

London. Aug. 2s.-with picturesque old
time ceremonial, the British parliament
was prorogued today, thus ending one or
the longest and most arduous sessions,
during which the royal assent was given
to over 60 bills which the two houses pass
ed.
The members OF the house OF commons
assembled shortly after they were sum-
moned TO the house OF lords, where the
kings speech was read. The statements
made were OF the usual colorless charac--
ter, referring TO the recent royal visits
and the friendly relations existing be-
tween Great Britain and the other powers
While the prorogation enables private
members OF parliament to proceed to the
enjoyment OF the holidays, the ministers
have prepared long program for them
selves. The president OF the board OF
trade, Mr.. Lloyd-George. and the presi-
dent OF the local government board, Mr..
Burns are going to Germany. where they
Will study trade development and social
reforms with the view OF the introduce
ton into Great Britain of some OF the
German methods. The undersecretary of
the colonies. Winston Spencer Churchill.
Is starting for Uganda. returning by the
Nile valley.
The other cabinet ministers will con-
tnue the campaign for the reform for
the house OF lords and all OF them will re-
assembly In London during the month OF
November to arrange the work OF the next
session, which. II their promises are car
ried out, will be buster than the one just
closed. and bring nearer to a climax the
conflict between the house OF commons
and the house OF lords. Sweeping reforms
will be introduced, chief OF which will be
the licensing and education bills and the
proposed housing reform and regeneration
OF the port OF London.
As soon as one bill Is passed another will
be presented, thus avoiding the criticism
levelled at the chief measure OF the past
session. that the legislation was hastily
prepared and that the lords were not given
time TO fully consider the bills brought
before the upper house.