The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-10-06
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And Gov. Pinchback Is Said to- Ba
Slated for Position In InternaE
Revenue Service In New YORK. J. 5s : =
Increased Attendance
Marks the Opening or Howard Uni-
Versity-Oppositio to Bruce will
Amount to Nothing-Miss Bur.
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fouGhS Speaks. "E s<'+tE E.
Washington, D. c., October So 6
History is being made with start !
ling rapidity in this neck-o'-the- h
woods. From a period of tempo
rary despondency the republican sit-$
uation is looking up" Conditions Z
In New orkY State point more hppe- \,
fully to victory for the forces OF 4
Roosevelt and Stimson to-day than
they did week ago, before the per-
petration Of the Dix-Tammany tick
ct upon the electorate Of the EN-
pire. President Taft's dignified af-s
tltude with reference to the nomina-
ton in 1912 has greatly strengthen :
ed him In the eyes of the thought
ful citizens of the country. His deg
sire to place all in the scale for par {
ty harmony absolves him from any
possible charge of self-seeking and
his generous treatment Of both
wings of republicanism, has made
MIN indeed and in truth the titular
head of the party. With the Presi-%
dent and Col. Roosevelt working
earnestly and sincerely for a common
cause against a common foes the
chances of success would be rated
by any guarantee company as $"gilt-e
edged" Differ as republicans may
on minor matters, they have a re-
markable faculty for lining up se-s
renely and solidly on election day
and beatingthe oppositioa ts tia5t AK
Iditfonaf 'ffrazzle"N%E .;..jI q XII u
While stopping up the. leaks in5-
the republican organization as a.
whole, President Taft is not oyer-E
looking the welfare of the faithful
colored voters. The announcement
Of the prospective appointment OF :
Hon. James G. Napier, Tennessee's
favorite son as far as our people are
concerned, heartens the rank and
file of the Negro element of the par-
ty, for it indicates that the admins
tration is duly appreciative Of hon
est and efficient services rendered it
IN an hour Of need. Mr.. Napier Ia
bored diligently and helpfuliy for the
nomination Of Judge Taft, in the
race Of a determined opposition
among lifelong friends, and during
the campaign following, he was in
the thickest of the fray, contending
Tor every inch Of ground for his
party. With the retirement of Or
Vernon, the natural choice for Reg
lister Of the Treasury is Mr.. Napier.
who came within an ace of winning
the prize on two previous occasions.
Mr. Napier assumes the duties OF
Register February 1, 1911. :" ".- =,
A second encouragement to the
race lies in the agreed-upon desie-
nation Of Former Governor p n 9
r ftfehback, one or the rOrd
Guard's' most picturesque figures.
as an attache of the Internal Reve.
nue. service, with Headquarters in
New York, City. The place will car
ry large responsibility and emolu-
thents or size commensurate in the
main, with Gov. Pinchback's valua6
services and personal dignity, The
duties will be congenial and the
Governor" will be found TO fit into
the post like hand in a glove. The
recognition of this grand old man"
VIII be hailed with pleasure by right
thinking Negroes the country over.
ana It's effect will be felt at the polls. !,
In the pivotal states next month. =
1t is an open secret that at leastS
TWO other places Of honor and profEF
are being reserved for the colored
voters, and the announcement OF
names and stations may be expected
from Beverly at almost any moment, I
Emmett J. Scott, Of Tuskegee Insti-
tute, who is in position to know
much Of the inside sentiments Of
those responsible for the care of the
Negroes interests in political affairs, ]
spent Monday in the city, and after
conference with officials close to the
administration gave out the state
ment that, it was his opinion that
President Taft was disposed to give
liberal recognition to his loyal coli
orded supporters, and that he felt
very sure that the Presidents
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