The broad ax., 1915-05-15

The ahalr was very largely at
tended and quite a deal of applause
was given the various speakers who
paid their respects to the official dis
tinetion and appreciation of the capa-
bilities, strength Of character, the
earnest manner coupled with ability
to do things worth while for the whole
people, and get them done, in the per-
son of Mr.. DePriest. The following
are the gleanings taken from the ad-
dresses delivered to that splendid gath
ering. Hon. Ed. D. Green, master of
ceremonies.
at gives me great pleasure IN my
feeble way to give these remarks, by
way of respect and appreciation, for
this august occasion. For we are pay
ing tribute to the first alderman the
Negroes of Chicago ever had. The eyes
Of the entire world are eentered upon
this event with some apprehension, for
It was said by our enemies as well as
by members of our race that the time
was not yet ripe. Many efforts had
been made which were failures and We
did not succeed until q few Of our
White friends decided by changing the
methods somewhat It would be possible
for US to have a Colored alderman. So
the organization Endorsed and stood by
that Endorsement, backed up by these
men, thereby giving us representation
IN the city council in the person Of Mr..
Oscar DePriest (spplause). In the face
OF the attitude of some who have at
tempted to befuddle and battle the eff
forts of those who would succeed, we
have been permitted, because we have
been successful, to pay our tribute,
tribute of respect, to the Hon. Oscar
DePriest (applause) and we should give
him our undivided support"
Major r. r. Jackson: HI come here
to pay tribute to that distinguished
{ hzen in the person Of Mr.. DePriest
because he was distinguished before to-
night, due to strenuous efforts and .
begged determination to succeed. Can
anybody imagine what it is to fan at
ones feet or bow at ones political
shrine as condition has forced one to
fau at his. Who has been 90 highly
honOred by the suffrage Of his people in
the last six months as hef And when
ne lived across the street I do not be-
heTe that he then thought that he
would be in the position as he is here
tonight. And I am proud Of the fact
mat you have honored q member OF
DUP race as others have honored theirs
,applause). I know that he is able to |
iske care of all the interest Of all the
people, and make good for the better
nent OF our city government"
d.. Brushingham: tsIt Fas Daniel
Webster who said that Massachusetts |
produces men, So when the second
ward was looking around for man to !
,epresent them, they found q man in
me person Of Oscar DsPriest. During |
ne days Of abjeet slavery we then
fought for the absolute freedom Of the
'iaves and a united country. II was
ne days when men who were lovers Of |
freedom rallied, rallied around the nag. |
cannot, and do not, believe in any In
Justice done to any race or TO any peo-
pc There should be no diSerimina-
lOn as to religion, politics, race or
reed. And you have = man IN the city |
aan IN the person Of BIN Thompson,
us honor the mayor, who win not
'sand for injustice in any part Of his
administration (applauss). You are to
g credited for some Advancement but
.O0 have fallen back In tbs face Of
10dise, which to ny mind Il po-
meal and social crime. But yoa have
: man who bore the standard and raj