Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-07-20
At THE NATIONS
ME TROPOL|S

LIZ ~. ~. jones', luc GATOR OF the
Southwestern Christian Advocate, and
one of the foremost orators of thcl
race, who was appointed by Secretary
Scott rs one Of the speakers to carry
the Significance of tho war through
out tho nation, is now in the midst
of active speaking tour which Is car
rying him in various sections of the
country, and who is meeting with
great success in the cities where he is
speaking DR.. Jones is speaking upon
the Patriotism of the Negro, and in
formation has reached this bureau,
that the militant editor and church.
man is arousing high enthusiasm
wherever he speaks. He is calling at
tcntion to the part that the Negro is
playing in the great war of today and
the share he is taking in the fight for
world democracy, and is urging the
race to remain loyal to the nation. and
to keep its record for bravery which
has been made IN all OF the wars in
which he has fought.
His tribute to the bravery OF the
young men Of the race who arc now
at the front is arousing high enthu-
siasm among the younger men Of tho
race and is giving him new place
in the leadership OF tho race DR..
Jones has addressed large gatherings
in Washington, Newark Orange, and
in Philadelphia. While In Philadel-
phia he addressed Il series Of patriotic
mass meetings arranged especially for
him. He spoke in the Haven Memorial
M. f.. church, OF which tho Rev. j. II.
Brown is pastor, and at the Calvcry
Nj. E. church, OF which the Idcv. G.. a.
Tindlcy Is the pastor and which is
one of the largest Of tho Negro Meth
odist churches in the North. Out Of
recognition Of tho high service he is
rendering to tho race as editor, ora
tor and churchman, while in Phila-
dclphia he was rendered n banquet by
the Mcthodists Of that city at the Zoar
M. f. church, and prominent men OF
the race high up in church and pro-
fessional affairs Of the city paid him
glowing tribute and placed him fore
most among the leaders Of tho nation.
They praised him for fearless attitude
as an editor and uncompromising
leader, and spoke of the time when nc
would be bishop in the M. T.. Church.
Or. J. II. Scott, district superintcn-
dent. was toast master, and the follow
40 ~ 'i'i'hShI SpItthClS opOhC OH Vail
Gus phases Of the career Of DR.. Jones.
Dr. ). N. King, of Wilmington, Del;
DR.. Il RI. Wright, editor OF the Chris
tan Advocate; DR.. +. Hannum, pastor
of the Big Wesley Zion church; DR..
F. a. Butler, pastor Of the Zoar M. G.
church, and other eminent leaders.
The banquet was served at tho BAL
timore House.
Last Monday evening DIR. Jones lee
tured at the Zoar M. Il. church before
large audience that manifested keen
interest in his address. Among the
prominent citizens of Philadelphia
who sat on tho rostrum, wore DR.. r.
r. Wright, Bishop w. II. Heard and
Chris. Perry, of Philadelphia.
lie is scheduled to cover many sec
lions OF the country and a largo mass
meeting will be arranged for him in
this city. His messages Of hopo and
inspiration will do much to keep be-
forc the race during the war tho prin-
ciples for which this country is fight
ing and the part that the Negro is
taking in it. DR.. Jones has long been
one OF the foremost men of the race and
his selection by Secretary Scott az one
Of the speakers to carry the wars aim
to the nation met with the general APP
prevail Of the race throughout the
country. AT the recent commence
ment of Wesleyan University, the old
est Methodist University in the coun-
try, he was honored by having con-
ferred upon him the degree of Doctor
OF Divinity, which is the first time in
the history of the school has a Negro
rcccivcd this coveted honor. DR.. Jones
is a forceful speaker.
DIR. MOTION CLOSES SUCCESSFUL,
YEAR AT TUSKEGEE ,
DR.. Robert n. Motion, principal of
the Tuskcgee Institute, was in this
city last week, attending the annual
meeting OF the Board Of Trustees OF
the institution, and when seen by your
correspondent the educator said that
Tuskegee has closed one of its most
successful years. His annual report
before the trustees, which is the Drin-
clpal feature of the meeting met with
the approval of the trustees, and the
institution. despite the fact that It Is
passing through one of it's greatest
crises has never been in better con-
dition. He told OF tho active part that
the institution is taking in the war,
and said that the institution had turn.
cd over its facilities during the sum-
mer to the disposal of the war depart
ment. While here DR.. Motion crowded
in busy moments attending several
conferences held for the economic and
industrial uplift Of the race. One of
the matters that ho took up while hero
was q special conference on Tie Boy
Scout Movement which was held with
DR.. George Foster Peabody and Tho,