Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-28
ready to do their full share in this

ready to do their full share in this great struggle that is now on.
 They are already taking the place of men in many of the walks of life while the brothers and sons and hus- bands are mingling their blood with the blood of the white soldiers to make the world safe for democracy. Ihelr loyalty is seen in their work for the Red Cross, and the ready service | they have offered in the hospitals. Tn Chatham County Ga., the colored women worked on the corners of the streets and raised $25OO0 in war sav- lngs stamps.
 Tit is not too much for your com- mlttee to say that our colored women protest against being held up a spectacle to the world as those who are indifferent in times like these, CT as those who are non- patriotic
 When they are properly approach ed, and given a true woman's chance; and paid the wages that their time and service require, they will, as they have always done, be ready to do their full part. And this Committee stands ready to cooperate with them III any line of faithful and lawful service.
 In this same line a more recent paragraph appeared in the GRAPHIC of this city reading as follows:
 1.-The matter of women, negro wc- men, coming under the work or fight rule, was also discussed Plans are to be made to ascertain the number of women who formerly worked, but who have now refused to work since their John with Uncle Sam's assist anee sends $30 month.' This Con- lnlttee IS unable to understand why our colored women should be espec- , lally canvassed with regard to their weekly or monthly income. The chamber of commerce at tempts to go farther than local bounds in this matter. We quote fur ther: Secretary B. B. Bloom said to- day the organization plans to solicit . the cooperation of other commercial organizations throughout the South In backing the movement.
 Other Grievances. Because of this statement. and be- cause of the sentiment that is now in the ar, your committee feels that it cannot close this matter without mentioning other grievances at this time.
 "ln our own county we have population numbering five colored to one white; and vet We have no rep- resentation on the Draft Boards we nave among us many who have both the will and the qualification to as- slst in this service, yet we are ignor- ed.
 This discrimination meets us in other lines, at almost every turn. About one hundred negro physicians nave been called upon to render pro- fesional service in the Medical Re- serve Corps.
 Tn addition to this, about two huni dred physicians have been commiss- s toned in the Medical Reserve Corps, put have not been assigned to active cuty, notwithstanding the fact that the Government is calling for more physicians. And we are informed that no more negro physicians will be commissioned in the Medical Reserve Corps.
 We have in the race some of the most loyal faithful and devoted train ed nurses; who are brave and sincere, yet they are not only limited in the number appointed, but are confined to the base hospitals at home, and not permitted to serve their country abroad where the wounded, suffering, and dying are in the largest numbers.
 Are Passed Up.
 "New regiments are continually being formed by reason of the thou sands of negroes that are being draft ed into the army, yet in the matter of offices ew get beyond the non- commissioned We would be content if we felt and knew that Incompetent