The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-10-02
NEGRO VOTERS HOLD MEET
ING.
Large Crowd Shows Interest in Cam
paign, w. E. Lee Endorsed for
Governor.

About 900 Negro voters attended
the opening meeting of the campaign
last night at Pythian Hall, 9th Ave.
So. and 4th St. They were addressed
by Mayor Nye, County Atty. Robert
Smith, Rev. D. E. Beasley, Hon.
Smith, Rev. D. c. Beasley, Hon
Adolph w. Herder, Hon. J. G. Len
non and Mr.. Albert Bastis. The meet
ing was called to order by John
Simms, temporary chairman who in
few words told the purpose of the
call, which was to "get-together for
our political interests" and to en-
dorse the administration of Mayor
Wallace G. Nye. Rev. E. J. Edwards
opened the meeting with prayer.
Mayor Nye made lengthy address,
explaining his attitude on the CLUB
question" which has been an import
ant issue during his administration,
and his attitude toward the Negro
Morals Commission. He said that II
did not close the clubs of some to
make profit for others. If you are
of the opinion that from the exper-
fence I have had in my position, that
I am entitled to reelection; ask
your support. But if on the other
hand; you believe have not done my
duty; you should defeat me. But I
am confident in the belief that you
appreciate that I have done my duty
and I shall be grateful for your sup
port" He outlined his policy as to
the affairs of the city, showing that
we are fortunate to be living in one
of the best governed cities and the
most prosperous city today in the
world. Rep. Westlake, who is known
by nearly every Negro, spoke of his
friendly relations to them, and of the
determinations against the race. He
said that "class-hatred was the great
est evil and the cause of the present
and other great wars. Speaking of
moral uplift he said "You cannot
legishte goodness into men, you must
educate them" Atty. Robertson in a
short speech asked the votes of his
friends on his record He said that
he was not worrying over criticism,
but attending to the duties of his Of
flee" Atty. w. T. Francis of ST.
Paul, member of the State Central
Committee, spoke on behalf of the
Republican Party, and urged the
voters to see to it in this state that
we elect Republican whenever we
can and especially that we protect
our interests at Washington by send
ing Republican to Congress. Atty.
B. S. Smith said, "The practical thing
for man to do is to disregard the
criticism of candidate, but to regard
his general attitude to a black man.
He discouraged the idea of CONNER
cial politics, and severely condemned
the Negro who sells his vote-ad-
NlSSu ~ SCt oul dud iSSiotSi
and to exercise their right of suffrage
as men. Mr. Albert Bastis, candidate
for alderman in 9th ward, made a
strong talk against county option, al
so outlined his position as to mum
icipal government. Rep. Herder made
short talk. Rev. Beasley presented
resolution endorsing Hon. w. E.
Lee for Governor. Chas. Sumner
Smith spoke on the adoption of the
resolutions and defended county OPP
ton, on the right of the people to
rule, a fundamental principle of our
government. Hon. w. E. Lee was en-
dorsed unanimously. Mayor Nye, Co.
Atty. Robertson, E. J. Westlake,
Adolph w. Herder and Albert
Bostis also received the unanimous
endorsement of those present A per-
manent organization was effected
named the Negro Voters League.
Chas. Hamilton was elected president,
and w. M. Scott, secretary.