Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-03-07
Senator Morgan's Error

hand knowledge and the ripe logic OF Sena-
tor Morgan, of Alabama, should persist IN
an advocacy of deportation as remedy tor
the south's negro problem. In his recent
resolution looking to American Intervention
in the Congo, the senator declared II the
duty of this government to preserve Intact
the great resources of that region for the
benefit of the ex-slaves, to whom we owe
Repatriation to their own country"
The Springfield Mass Republican,
commenting on Senator Morgan's vleW W
point, says:
Intervention such as the senator pro-
poses might be justified if the deportation
repatriation idea was not absolutely vision
airy. But the negro race in America, out
side of Bishop Turner, give no support to
repatriation schemes.r
The overwhelming conservative sentl-
ment of the south, as well as the north, con"
incides with the conclusion of this New Eng
land newspaper to the effect that the de-
portation or repatriation idea is absolutely
visionsay." AS the Republican remarks,
the southern negro himself in the mass,
pays no attention to the proposition, unless
it is agtated by isolated frebrands of his
own race.
Here and there doctrinaires of both races
have pioned the theory as plausible
solution. When pinned down to the facts,
and asked to outline how this unwleldly
scheme is to be financed aud conducted,
they betray a hopeless lack of logic and
practicability.
The problem will be vastly simpll6ed by
propaganda looking to the incubation OF
morals and religion, such as The Constitu-
ton has heartily advocated from time to
time.
But all debate, of whatever nature, must
be based on the primary proposition that
the negro is here to stay. Any other pre-
mise is falacious. Agitation along inf1ama'
tory lines is criminal, along chimerical
lines, it is time wasted.
What the nation really needs is less "agi'
tation" and more quiet, calm working to-
ward peace and practical results.
Senator Morgan is not novice nor TO-
nor does he stand alone for repatriation or e1
portation Of the negro race to the great cont
nent of Africa from whence they came.
The so called conservative" has stood
the way and, for a time, blocked every grea
movement since Pharaoh reluctantly consente
to the Exodus from Egypt.
We believe that an all wise providence care
fully directs all such matters and that the negr
was sent here'for the purpose of civilizing tn
great continent of Africa.
The term of bondage eradicated the grea
impediments that stood in the way. His edr
cation is preparation for the great work G
bringing his race out of the man.eating darl
ness of the Iungles that are yet to blossom a
the rose.
For several years Fitzgerald has been bles
with society that was organized for the sol
purpose of aiding those in distressed circun
stances of our city.
To encourage and give to professional beg
CARS is not the aim Of this Benevolent Society
neither do they wish to encourage the triHin
and worthless class of surrounding towns I
drift into our midst, expectiong support fror
the benevolently inclined.
This indeed was not its motive, but
simply help those. who are deserving and wol
Luy Ol dSSlStdu IlOu oil VI SdAlGoNlOA "a hOoA
woman, who are ever ready to help such case
of emergency that are trying and willing t
help themselves.
In order to meet the numerous demands tha
are usually brought forth by long hot sun
mer, with more or less sickness, the Societ
wishes to extend an invitation to those of th
general public to whom such work CT love az
peals. The dues are small, being only tel
cents per month, thus it is necessary to enlarg
the mem bership roll.
Each member is requested 10 obtain one o
more new mem bers, and Others desiring TO be
come mem bers of this worthy organization wi