Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-07

This is not the case with US as as
this rule or principle is ignored when
it comes to colored persons serving
in the various governmental depart
ments. They are subjected. to humilf-
ating conditions and Determinations:
denied the benefits Of promotion in
line OF efficient service. They have been
refused assignment to work even
ice examination. certified to and sent
on for appointment with the highest
rating on the eligible list.
I'm many cases colored persons have
been notified of appointment, and
on written or telegraphic orders come
at given salary named, and on ap-
pearing at the said department or
bureau have been turned away with
the fiimsy excuse that some mistake
has been made somewhere The
negroes feel warranted in constituting
such acts as breach Of trust; the
abrogation of a contract or at least
a violation of the code of ethics and
gentleman's agreement, and the
result is an impairment of faith in
the sense of honor and fairness on
the part of the offenders.
Military Training.
"v. The Same Military Training for
COlOred Youths as for White.-While
Prussian militarism, we do believe in
preparedness against invasion and op-
preston from enemies. This makes
it. necessary to maintain our Army
and Navy. This means military train
ing of certain and well regulated
standard, provided for and given in
government institutions, OF under the
direction of the government, This
should be applied to white and col
ored youths alike. This is not the case
now, as colored youths are denied
admittance' to our War and Navy col
leges. A most singular method of
reasoning. Deny one the opportunity
of special training to fit him for GER
tain duties. and then charge him with
being incapable of performance. But
prejudice never stops to reason.
Military and Naval Service.
"VI. The Removal OF nm Imaginary
Deadline in the Recognition of Fit
ness for Promotion in Military and
Naval Service.-It is not fair to the
spirit of valor and patriotism to re-
fuse or withhold promotion to higher
ranks from colored soldiers who have
rshown their valor on battlefield. stood
every test and proved their ability to
train. lead and command others. by
strict adherence to the rule of ODE
dience and faithfulness to duty.
Peonage.
in the SOuth.-In certain sections of
the south. colored people are subject
ed to labor conditions very little re-
moved from slavery. Advantage is
taken of them, and hardships are
imposed to the point of suffering.
prevent such or to defend themselves
against it: and they feel that their
only deliverance is to leave the south.
This is against the natural tendency
and wishes of many, who love their
native heath and memories of loved
ones.
Wage Scales.
"VIII. An Economic Wage Scale to BE
Applied to White and Colored Alike
The Negroes record as a good work
man is generally conceded. He is will
ing and anxious to engage in all kinds
of labor, both skilled and unSkilled
but there is too much difference made
in the scale of wages applied to col
ored persons as compared with the
wages paid to white persons perform
ing the same class of work. The cost
of living is just as high for one as for
the other and proper recognition OF
this fact and an economic wage scale
that has no color line will go a long
way IN n6lDlHS 10 otSully 1duOI.
Housing Conditions.
SIX. Better Housing Conditions for
Colored Employees In Industrial Plants.
One of the things that contributes
to the spirit of restlessness and dis
satisfaction among negroes is the
uetter disregard of the necessity OF
encouraging better home life for the
laboring classes. This is particularly
n
known as quarters on large planta-
TONS The day has passed Tor the
shack or the one-room shanty. The
people want homes provided with
some degree of comfort. convenience
and. too, beauty. They are nelng
have aspirations for them and the
withholding of them simply makes
them feel that there is no use-no
hope.
Sanitary improvements.
aX. Better Sanitary Conditions in
Certain Sections of Our. Cities and
Towns.-It is common COMPANY
that in too many cases the municipal
authorities pay very little attention TO
having the proper sanitary faculties
IN sections where the majority OIL res
idents are colored people; thus los
tering troubles and public nuisances
sonahle consideration were shown for
the interests of all the people.
Penal Reforms.
.xI. Reforms in the Penal Instfau-
tions of the SOuth.-We do not con-
done crime, nor do we ask that 1t be
winked at or excused, but we do ex-
rect a fair and impartial administra-
ton of the law. In too many cases
Young colored boys. and. too. colored
girls whose first offense is some petty
misdemeanor, are sent to prison tor
long terms and placed with hardened
criminals under such conditions as
make it hard for them to reform
While for like offenses white youths
are placed in some well regulated re-
formatory and given a chance to out
live the mistake and become useful
citizens. In matters of this KIND
white and colored should be treated
alike both from a humane stand
roint and as a matter of Justice
Fair Trials.
"XII. A Fair and Impartial Trial
by Jury Instead of Lynching.-No
people are safe in a community where
mob violence is tolerated. Violators
of law should be punished. but by due
nrocaSS of law The lynching spirit