Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
SliRINEItS IN DETROIT, MICH.

an evcntIul session. the nineteenth an
nual meeting Of the Imcprial Council
OF the Ancient Egyptian Arabic No
hlcs Of order OF the Mystic Shrine
came to an end "Wednesday Of last
week. The Daughters of Isis. the fc-
male auxiliary, also met. The next
session will be held in Kansas City,
Missouri.
Among the interesting features OF
the session were the adoption of Il
set OF resolutions setting forth the
loyalty OF the coIorcd people Of this
country; the election of officers for
the ensuing year; the creation Of a
fund to fight the hostile litigation in
stitutcd by white Mystic Shrincrs OF
Georgia; the adoption Of Il plan for
the rotation OF officers, and the annual
address OF the retiring imperial po-
tcnta,c, Clarence X. Dunlop.
The committee on Patriotic Address
to the Country presented the follow
ing resolution. which was adopted
unanimously amid cheers:
ave, your committee on Patriotic
Address to the Country, take pleasure
in saying that we most sincerely feel
the Importance OF the subject given
the committee for consideration. We
arc sensible OF the fact that we oc-
cupy peculiar and important posi-
ton III the body polite of this great
composite nationality. The Mobiles of
the Mystic Shrine stand as an i'm
portant unit in the many units which
compose this great nation. We, there
fore. submit to you a few thoughts
that we have hastily considered dur.
ing the short time we have had before
us. We believe that the following
paragraph from the imperial potent
atc's address forcibly clucidates the
standing Of every Negro in America
acquainted with the history of his
own people, to wit:
TX II w ing but one nage. one
country and one God, our race which
has from Bunker Hill to Carrizal
never been subjected to the strain OF
treason or cowardicc. steps forth to
It's duty in assisting the fight for de-
mocracy Of the world, and will ever
carry its burdens without a murmur,
and will render unto God the things
that ara Gods until the triumphant
end shall come
This forciblc statement stands us
an impregnab!c barrier against the
vile criticism hurled against the
American Negro by our enemies.
l ne constitutional rights Of the col
ofed people OF this country being de-
hlcd IN almost every part Of the
united States, Notwithstanding their
answering devotion and loyalty to
thcir country, their flag and their
God.
we desire to go on record that the
NobIcs OF the Mystic Shrine stand
ready TO put forth every possible Of
tort TO demonstrate the fact that our
loyalty cannot be questioned. Our
constructive work for the uplift of
all men and classes i'm America. ire.
SpcctiVc or creed, color CT religion, is
conclusive proof of our assertion.
we notice with regret that the
unsuitable influx OF Il large number
OF inc colorcd people from the South
land to the Northern States has
aroused the prejudice and malignant
passions OF so-callcd American citi-
1ehs, cities and towns to which our
people mig"ated The reports that
nave been printed in the various news
papers OF this country of riots and
murders OF dcfcnScicss women and
children have been so appalling as TO
cause the blush Of shame on tho mar,
OF every law-abiding citizen Of the
tnl,cd States.
believing that all people who
claim to be American citiznns shouId
enjoy the inalienablc rights ru,r,n,
tccd by the Constitution of tbc IInitod
states, we unhcsitatingly condemn
every act q hat would deny any citi.
zen the enjoyment OF such constitu-
I'm Ca,
gro appears to be the bone of con.
,ci''oh Is without cause or reason.
we appear to every loyal Negro in
hnlerlca TO so dcport himself that
mere VIII DC no cause to arouse enc.
MICS CT inc race to take action that
"""'" ne detrimental TO the interests
"i our race. We appeal to the rcpre.
SeHla'lNcS III Congress. the ministers
Oh the gospel, all law-abiding citizens
ana members OF all fratcrnal organ
'"a'iohs to unite in giving to the col
ored cltlZcn their loyal support in de.
tense or their rights, and in doing so
we VIII prove ourselves worthy of
'he;F confidence and support.
in conclusion, as Mobiles of thc
MES'lc Shrine and great Masonic or.
Sanl|allon, individually and collect
NciH' we pledge our undivided sun.
port III the maintenance of coed gov.
eminent, square dealings and LOYALTY
ana IN so doing, put our trust i'm God ;"
Inc election OF officers for the I'M
pcrlal Divan follows: Jordan N
Morrls' Minneapolis. Mimi. imperial
polcn1atc; Caesar r. Blake, Charlotte
n. e., deputy imperial potcntatc.
x. T.. Moore. Chicago. chief rabban.
"amuci e. Franklin. Detroit. assist
ant rabban; Levi Williams, New York
imperial recorder; Charles d Free.
maui washington, imperial treasurer;
d. Frank Hurley, Clarksburg. w. Va
hlgh priest and prophet; J. w. Barnes
portsmouth. Va. first ceremonial
master; Harry Knight, New York
second ceremonial master; T.. d. Low
lns' Fort Worth, Tex, captain of tho
guard, and John NJ. Murphy, Jr. Raj.
tlmore. oriental guide.
BALTIMORE ELKS READY.