The broad ax., 1919-09-06
Especial to The BROAD AX)


. WASHINGTON, ID. C.-Word is be
ing received from many states by the
officials Of the National Race Congress
Of America indicating that interest in
the forthcoming Suffrage Session
Of that organization, called to meet
in this city October I'll, is growing
by leaps and bounds, and its success
Is assured II is especially desired by
President W. II. Jernagin that the ex-
act date of the session is kept
thoroughly in mind by the people in
general, to the end that the delibera-
tions of the NATIONAL RACE CON
GRESS may not be confused with
those Of another body somewhat sim
liar in name, also announced for this
city some time in September. The or
CARNATIONS are separate and distinct,
(although not antagonistic) and the
program of the National Race Con-
greSS Of America is peculiar unto
itself in points of race protection to
be emphasized and in the method of
reaching the results TO be achieved
Delegates planning to attend the Ma
tional Race Congress will bear in mind
that the convention to which they are
being elected will assemble here OC-
TOBER 18th 10 18th inclusive, at the
Metropolitan Baptist Church, r street
between 18th and 18th Streets North
west, of which Rev. NJ. W. d. Norman
is pastor, and will govern themselves
accordingly. Any further information
that may be desired will be cheerfully
furnished by Drs. Jernigan, Norman,
and Calls, or Prof. John r. Hawkins
from the national headquarters, 9O2
3rd Street Northwest.
Local Units Being Formed All Over
the Land.
Encouraging reports are being re-
ceived from Rev. A. c. Garner, Rev.
Daniel L. Reed, Rev. A. A. Graham
and other agents in the field, who are
giving their entire time during the
month of September to the work of
forming local units of the National
Race Congress in various states, which
will send delegates from every sec
ton to Washington in October. The
colored people are manifesting a
greater measure of enthusiasm for
their own welfare now than has been
known at any time since Emancipa-
ton, and the readiness with which
they are responding to the call dPthe
representative men in charge of this
cause, BODIES we'll for the future of all
concerned. Active work in the or
ganization of local units is being car
ried on day by day by publicspirited
men and women, and to make the
convention truly national" particu-
lar attention is being paid to the ter
ritory as far West as Kansas City
and as far South as Texas and the
Gulf border, where a personal can
vass is being made. Large delega-
tons from the South and West, rein
forcing the North and East, will rem
der a service that cannot be valued
too highly in pushing our problems
of suffrage and equal rights to the
foreground Of national consideration. +.
The adoption Of the Zone System" is
proving quite effective, and in the
Western Districts, under the supervis-
ion of Rev J. R. Ransom, of Wichita.
Kansas, the results reported are graft
flying to the last degree. In a meas .
use not less satisfactory the Southern .
Districts are being heard FRONT and
delegates in many quarters have al
ready been elected and qualified.
Prof. John K. Hawkins, executive .
secretary Of the S25O,OOO Emergency
Defense Fund for the protection of .
the race everywhere, reports a con-
slant inflow of subscriptions, with
fraternities, clubs, and indi-
yiduals responding generously and
heartily. The recent unfortunate race
here and in other places
have deeply impressed upon our peO-
pie the necessity for the maintenance
Of a substantial Defense Fund for just
such emergencies, and Prof. Hawkins
is confident he will be able to make a
at the October convention
that will be both surprising and in
spring.
The Negro press is lending a cor
iial support to this movement, "of the
people, by the people, and for the
people" and there is every reason to
1eliee that October 7th will bring to
the most impressive out
pouring Of the race that the nation
las ever witnessed.