The Washington herald., 1909-03-07

1 am satisfied from what L know OF
the President Of the United States that
he viii uphold the law. He viii bring
peace. happiness, and prosperity TO the
country. Take this as my parting word
give him your confidence. II you need
help. 30 to him. let him know your de-
sires
i believe he has ar honest purpose.
You viii find him alert to do all he can
for you. His inaugural address gave me
great deal OF satisfaction. and 1 be-
lieve he is making progress in the right
direction"
IN these words. former Senator Joseph
Benson Foraker. OF Ohio. paid a tribute
to his old-time friend, President Taft.
last night in accepting a loYing-cup from
the colored citizens OF the District OF
Columbia An ovation was rendered him
in the Metropolitan A n. T. Church as
mark OF appreciation for his services
in lighting for the black battalion" OF
Brownsville against ex-President Roose-
welt and al the forces Of his sdministra-
ton
Cheers for Foraker.
When the distinguished Ohioan arrived
wild, mad cheers broke out. and the edi-
fee fairly shook with the stamping OF
feet and the clspping Of hands. The
church was densely packed. and hundreds
were unable TO gain admittancs.
The occasion was meant as q show OF
affection for Mr.. Foraker just following
his retirement from public life.
Several speakers. representing the col
ored citizens OF Washington. declared
that his devotion to the cause OF the
Brownsville soldiers had cost him his
Senatorial seat, and predicted that Ohio
would not long permit his retirement
The former Senator himself REINFORCED
this view by saying
Although I am out Of the Senate 1
am not out OF commission"
The loving cup was presented 10 him BY
Almond W. Scott with a vigorous address.
The cup Is a large silver vessel. three
handled. and OF graceful. artistic lines
II was designed by Berry & Whitmore.
II Will be cherished in my family for
ever said former Senator Foraker. 1T
is beautiful gift
When I sum up my twelve years IN
the Senate. I find that everything holds
subordinate place in my heart 10
Brownsville I waged that night without
stopping 70 consider the consequences
II the people OF Ohio do not want that
SO, OF man 10 represent them In the
Senate. then let them get another man.
They have already done so. Unless they
change their minds. I shall be q private
citizen from this time forward
The Penalty Paid.
God moves in a. mysterious way his
wonders 70 perform 7 never had a
selfish thought IN regard 10 that Browns
vile matter. I ne=er had a thought Of
embarrassing anybody. It was pro-
claimed. al the time. that the penalty I
should pay for my action would be
elimination from public life. am
eliminated, but ! SO knowing I have been
rebuked for an action I shall never re-
gret.
Mr.. Roosevelt finally signed the
Brownsville papers. and accepted our orig
inal proposition Of having a court of
inquiry Now, Lord, let thy servant
depart in peace I take 10 myself the
satisfaction that I was the humble in
strument Of Providence in compelling him
70 do this just act Now I think the
sunshine Of Oyster Bay win be even more
enjoyable. To make two happy, where
only one was happy before, IS true OF this
act Of eX-PreSident Roosevelfs. at least
4 am clearly convinced that not
man in thar black battalion was guilty.
The government Of this mighty nation has
spent Sl5.e0o in payments TO detectives 70
pursue these men They have failed 70
produce convincing evidence
Moreover, these detectives deliberately
fabricated testimony I have a right 70
make this statement, because I have
proof OF II. Much OF the testimony bears
the earmarks OF fraud. not 10 use a
shorter and uglier word Il was the
overwhelming proof OF this. 1 think. that
led the former President to sign the
Brownsville bill.
Growing Race Prejudice.
Now wish 10 say a word about the
great and growing prejudice against the
black man In our country. The nation
gave him physical freedom, and now I
want TO see It also give him political
freedom. No one Of you need be con-
cernec over the question Of social equal
ity. There is no such thing among white
people. and I DO not think il exists among
blacks.
I was rather alarmed about Mr.. Taft's
speech at New Orleans. In which ne told
the people Of the South that they were
a great deal better qualified 10 deal with
the problem than anybody else
I have been in the Senate with Sen
ator Tillman for twelve years. and I take
Il that he accurately represents the
Southern attitude toward the negro. He
Is the frankest and sincerest Of all OF
them. His solution OF the problem is
the stripping of ali political rights from
the negro. We don't want that
But now I'm net a servant of the pub
lie. I'm sovereign. I'm ready 10 give
orders now, not TO take them. I'm ready
TO do my share toward making an our
public servants toe the chalk line-yes,
even the President Of the United States
Archibald H. Grimke made the intro
ouctory address OF the evening. declaring
that Senator Foraker was one OF the
great benefactors Of the coiored race.
Almond W. Scott. IN making the pres
entation speech, declared that colored
soldiers q Sln Juan Hill saved the life
OF the very man who afterward struck
them down
The chairman OF the evening was J. ". |
Cromwell, and the executive committee /
IN charge was composed Of Samuel z.
Lacy, Frank Byron. Louis G. Gregory, /
Napoleon B. Marshall. James L. Nell. /
Charles J. Pickett. Almond ". Scott, /
Willis 3. Mitchell. Daniel Murray, Will /
lam T. Ferguson, Thomas A johnson. F. I