The broad ax., 1915-05-15

guided persons are talking about a Col
ored alderman next spring. If you at
tempt this we will lose all. We will
take one Of theirs next spring and the
following year they will take one of
ours. Then when Congressman Mad
den becomes United States senator we
will send the first Negro congressman
from the first congressional district
(applause). You viii be called upon to
attend q bigger reception than you
were called upon to attend here to-
night, which will be given to Ed.
Wright, because Bill Thompson is go
ing to give Ed. Wright the biggest APP
pointment any Colored man ever had in
any city in this country. Then later
you will be called to another reception.
1 will not call his name" (LaughteF.)
Chaplain Anderson Of the Tenth
United States Cavalry, retired, and
Major John R. Lynch, who has just ar
rived from California, ex-paynaster in
the United States army, were present
and made short addresses, paying their
respects to the advancement Of the
Colored people, and a tribute of re-
speet to Oscar DePriest.
The Hon. Geo. W. Ellis was given the
honor Of presenting the star. He said:
"To my mind this meeting has a
triple meaning. No people can be safe
in q country until they have been given
their rightful place among the repre-
sentatives Of the nation. I have to
congratulate the republican leaders, for
they always have acted wise, in grant
ing Us our request. Such men as Judge
Underwood, Congressman Martin B.
Madden, Samuel Ettelson and other
splendid, broad-minded characters Of
the republican party have always
looked upon the fact that taxation
without representation is tyranny
And they have by the justice Of their
claims been able to preserve the repub-
liean party for the preservation Of the
nations prosperity in the future. This
is a splendid tribute to the Hon. Oscar
DePriest, and with Ed. Wright, DR.. Ca
rey, Charles Griffin and Oscar DePriest |
marshalling the forces together, We
cannot be led but to certain victory |
(applause). In presenting to you this
star, permit me, Alderman, to interpret |
its meaning and the heart throbs Of the
givers. This gold symbolizes the
strength Of character you possess; this !
diamond in all of its brillianey, your
wisdom, rejecting in all of its RECALLED |
splendor for the good Of your eonstit-
uents; this star pointed as it is, rep
resenting the word Of truth, your bond
Of honor. 1t gives me the honor Of
placing it upon your worthy bosom"
Stepping back, he said. "While in Lon
don I looked upon one Of England 8
most famous statues, upon which were
inscribed these historical words: Eng
land expects every man to do his duty
Sir, we expect you to do yours, and
your party believes you too brave to
do otherwise"
Oscar DePriest, the recipient Of the
splendid gift, looking first at the audi
ence, then to the speakers who had
given their contributions to his honor,
then gravely looking across the pulpit,
at his old friend, Detective Sergeant
Rhodes, who started the citizens move
ment in paying this respect to him,
and said:
"Words fail me to express to you
for this tribute Of respect, and the only
thing can do under the circumstances
is to do my duty to me best Of my
ability. There Is some opposition in
the council to the policies Of the pres
emit administration, and expect to Be
severely criticized by some for support
ing him; but when man Is big enough
to stop the elanEmen from coming 70
Chicago, feel that I owe Il to you to
support him (Hpplause). I am very
much interested in the opening up Of
Chicago avenue east to the lake, BE-
cause I want the common people and