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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-10
Texas Will Have 'Y' Train
ing Conference.

The Colored Mems Department OF
the International Committee Y. M c.
A., will conduct two important Stu
dent Y. NJ c. A. Officers Training
Conferences in corporation with the
various State Committees of the
Southerr and Southeastern Depart
lnents during April, Delegates from
Arkansas, West Louisiana. Texas and
Oklahoma will convene at Prairie
View College. Prairie View, Texas,
April 1919. Delegates from Missis-
sippi. Louisiana. West Tennessee VIII
hold their sessions at Tougaloo Coll
The following speakers of State and
National note have been invited: Dr.
r. u. Jones, New Orleans, Dr. c. v.
Roman, Nashville, President John
Hope. Atlanta. President W T. Hol-
mes. Mississippi Prof Wallace Bat
tie, Mississippi; Mr. y. N. Roddy Of
Roddy cooperative Stores Memphis;
Profs. W, r.. Banks. and o. a. Fuller,
Texas State Secretaries: Il. u. Corr
don. Texas; Chas Harris, Kentucky
Henry Attaway, Mississippi and others
Among the invited international sec
retaries are; Max Yergan war Work
senior Secretary Colored Mems De-
partment; c. II. Tobias, Student De-
partment; j. b. watson, Industrial
Secretary; r. T. Weatherby, Industrial
Secretary for the Southeastern Depart
ment and others
The conference viii be directed BY
Mrs william c. Craver. international
student. secretary Off the southwest
Authorized for publication hy
WILLIAM G. chAYEA
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-10
MCCORMICK DEN0UNCES UNFAIR SOUTHERN REPRESEN ENTATON
CONGRESSMAN MCCORMICK SCORES
SOUTH FOR NEGRO SUPPRESSION
SAYS AMERICA MUST I'M
PROVE BEFORE DECIDING
OTHER ISSUES.
Cpy As.ocIated NogrO Prossl

Washington, ID. c., April I'm a
recent speech in the Senate on the
Egyptian situation Senator McCor-
mick OF Illinois said. "Mr. President
there Is another authority who might
be consulted while the debate turns
upon Egyptian right to liberty. In the
third verse Of the seventh chapter of
Matthew II is written: Why beholdest
thou the mote that is in they broth
er's eye, but conslderest not the beam
that IL In thine own eye?
"It is true that the net result OF
British Government In Egypt has
been the material development Of the
county 10 the neglect Of the edu-
cation. But Mr.. President II we are
not TO guarantee the government of
Egypt. IL Is hardly a matter for our
Intervention. II would become us to
inquire II In some measure we have
not been responsible for a like ne
glect OF SOME dark people with whose
welfare we are charged under the
Constitution OF tho United States. Ny
friend the Senator from Oklahoma;
Mr.. Owen. speaks OF the imposition or
the withdrawal OF the professionals In
Egypt as an assumption OF right on
the part OF the British. right which
noes not exist. ! cannot quarrel with
him on that ground: but while we
discuss the course OF the British Gov
ernment In that regard. think we
might inquire OF our own conscience
III we have done all that duty re-
quires OF us In regard to some TO-
100000 Of people living under the
Constitution Of the Union
1T H. written in the Constitution
or the Republic that no citizen shall
be disfranchised by reason OF his
color; II Is written that II there be
any general Acknowledgement there
shall be a diminution OF the repre-
gentation Of the States effecting the
disfranchisment But these provisions
Of the Constitution are as dense as the
liber of Egypt But putting aside the
question OF political rights, consider
that the country. North and South,
during the last year has witnessed
been four-score lynchings in the I'M
ion during the ~ months last passed.
My own State OF Illinois, has been
the scene OF violence on as great a
scale as that I'm any other State in
the Union during the last year.
'As we sit in judgment upon others,
let US Judge Of our own duty
II does not become us to speak only
Of the dereliction OF other people.
If this Senate is to consider resolves
upon the State of the people of Egypt.
let IL make ready to resolve against
bomb murder and lynching in Ameri-
ca"
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-10
CHURCH WILL TAKE UP
CHICAGO RACE CONDITION.
Says Negro Side Must Have
Just Hearing.

Chicago, H.. April 7.--Acting upon
the reports of the survey department
OF the Inter-Church World Movement
IN regard to the question of the re-
iation of the white and Colored races
In Chicago. the Chicago Church, Fed
GRAFTON has taken action for satis-
Factory settlement. At a meeting OF
special committee OF social workers
called by the Church Federation. IL
was decided to send a commission to
the Mayor, the States attorneys Of
flee and to the Chief of Police asking
for. action and to inquire as to what
Is being done in regard to the recent
bombings. The Commission is to re-
port to the original committee with
recommendation.
The Negroes are feeling very bit
ter about Indifference on the part
of the officials said Miss Mary Nc
Dowell. chairman OF the Inter-Racial
Cooperative Committee made up OF
delegates from sixty-five women's
clubs. Thirty-five Of these are Color
ed women's. clubs. I'VE feel that
pressure ought to be brought to bear
upon the offices to know why they
have made so few arrests out OF
twenty-eight bombs thrown. There
have been two arrests to date.
The best colored people feel that
ment should be brought to trial--and
not by the newspapers. They feel
that none Of the white people, church
es. or clubs are preceding against
these things the way they ought to
and for that reason. believe that
the morale OF the Negroes demands
that the white people speak out and
say something. . -. al -
The Chicago Church Federation
representing 500 Protestant churches
in a pronouncement issued at the
time of the previous difficulties in
part said, There is no higher OF
clearer statement of our duty towards
our dark brothers than the rule laid
down in a very ancient decision which
has never been overruled-one which
we usually refer to as the Golden
Rule. The message of Christianity.
as always in the part, is one OF
brotherhood and aspiration or good
will and cooperation which are the
basis of the peace and welfare of
every community"
The members OF the special COM
mittee appointed to study facts and
recommend action to the Committee
on Racial relations of the Chicago
Church Federation are the Hon. Rob-
ert McMurdy the Rev. A. r. Clark
Fatter NJ. w. Ross, T. Arnold Hill.
obert E. Park, Dr. George c. Hall
and DIR. Frank o. Beck. Herbert L.
Willett. President. Walter r. Nee.
Secretary
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-10
League Asks Senator For
Race Treaty Reservation.

Along with reservations for India.
Corea. Egypt and Ireland. League
asks one for Colored Americans
Boston Mass, April 7.-ConsistentIy
and steadily pursueing the Quest Of
Colored America for share in the
world democracy. as a last effort on
the Senate until after the Fall elect
ions, when reservations were offer
ed for India, Corea Egypt and Ire
ue through its secretary Monroe Trot-
ter. has sent to Senator David ].
Walsh, n treaty reservation which
would assure to all the inhabitants of
the allied and associated powers full
and complete protection OF life and
liberty without distinction of nation
ality, race, color or religion.
The reservation roads as follows:
And the United States of America
make the reign of peace universal
and lasting and to make the fruits
Of the war effective in the establish
ment of true democracy everywhere,
the allied and associated powers un-
dertalSe, each in its own country TO
assure full and complete protection
of life and liberty to all their in
habitants, without distinction Of ma
tionality, race. color or religion. and
agree that all their citizens. respect
lively, shall enjoy the same civil and
as to race or religion and that all
citizens who belong to racial or re-
ligious minorities differing In race,
color or religion from the majority OF
the population shall enjoy the
same treatment security in law and
in fact as all persons Of the majority
race. color or religion"
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-10
NEGRO CAPITALISTS MAKE BID ON
FAMOUS ASTOR ESTATE.
H. H. PACE AND HANDY IN
TENDED TO PURCHASE
HOME FOR COMPANY

On March 18th. the Henry Astor
Estate. embracing over 100 houses
and stores in the Times Square sec
ton Of New York was sold at auction
under court sanction to close up the
administration.
This property. once n farm had
long since been occupied by typical
CITY structures. both business and
residence. Much of this is occupied
by theatres and business enterprises
associated with the theater. Such as
was not so occupied along Broad
way, 10th or 46th Street. very nat
urally was desired by the fast ex-
panding broadway interests
This sale held in the beautiful and
famous ball room of the hotel Astor.
goes into the worlds history as the
greatest auction OF the age, measured
by any standard--the value of the
property sold, the wealth represent
ed. the number present the Historic
interest of the scene Of the sale
1t Is not surprising then that the
auctioneer should have commemorated
the occasion by having large group
photograph taken during the sale.
This picture discloses, that among
the bidders, our race was represented
by Messrs. Henry II. Pace and w. G.
Handy, the successful music publish
When interviewed. Mr. Pace ae-
knowledged that their firm had at
tended the sale with the intention of
purchasing a permanent home for the
House OF the Blues" now much
cramped in their leased quarters in
the Gaiety Theatre building on Broad
way.
while we were prepared to pay
a price a little in excess OF the value
prevailing in this district" Mr.. Pace
continued. I'VE were not in position to
compete with the two rival Theatrical
syndlcntes. who established new and
greatly enhanced values for this pro,
perty. in order to obtain Theatef
Mr.. Pace is hopeful. however. Of
soon obtaining title to property In
the district that will suit their pur-
poses for years to come.
This is probably the most substan-
tial evidence of the success of the
big race publishers and is of added
interest. because it was disclosed by
white real estate operators and the
fact that the news was out. surprised
these gentlemen greatly.
Judging from the popularity of two
of their numbers, "The Yellow Dog
Blues" and Think of Me Little Daddy,
II that sale had been a few days
later. Broadway would have had a
surprise.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-10
LILY WHITES WOULD CHANGE REPRESENTATION BASIS
McCRECOR ATTEMPTS TO CHANGE BASIS OF REPRESEElNl-
TATION, BUT IS SUCCESSFULLY OPPOSED BY BILL Nc
DONALD. WILL Be NO REDUCTION OF REPRESENT ATIVES.
STATE CONVENTION MAY 18TH.

The Republican state executive COM
mittee met in Dallas on Saturday.
March eth. There were present only
a few members of the committee in
person. Many proxies were announced
on roll call by the secretary of the
committee. George r. Pridgen, Chair
man Baer presided. The standing out
features of the committee session were
the efforts of National Committeeman
MacGregor to nullify the action of
the committee at its meeting January
18th. Houston. Texas, when II voted
to recognize III. l.. Spicer of Fort
Worth, as county chairman of Tar
rant County and the determined effort
of MacGregor to change the basis of
representation in the coming state
convention by which a reduced number
of delegates will be elected. O
Both efforts were launched by Mac
Gregor and the opposition to each was
launched by Bill Mcdonald. In the
Spicer county chairman matter the
committee decided to remain neutral
as the matter has gone into the~Court.
In the latter matter MacGregor lost
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-10
Secretary Baker Praises As
sOciated Negro Press.
By Associated Negro press)

Chicago. April I'm a specially pre-
pared statement TO the Associated
Negro Press OF which Claude A. Bar
nett is Director and Nahum Daniel
Brascher. Editor in Chief, with exc
cutiye Offices in Chicago. Secretary
OF War Newton d. Baker has ex,
pressed appreciation for the work of
the colored newspapers during the
World War. The statement says:
Il am glad to avail myself OF the
coming publication OF an Annual by
the Associated Negro Press to ex-
press both my appreciation of the
work which this press did during
earnest hope that 1t will continue
welding its tremendous influence up
On the members Of the Colored race
IN the interest Of that steady. loyal
In the great crisis.
"AII people are alike in this. that
the soundness OF their opinions is
exactly in proportion to the reliabili-
opinions are formed. II those who
report and disseminate information
are Jealous to see that no distortion
arises. either from prejudice. impa-
opinions are to De formed will re-
spond with straight-thinking and
sound conclusions. Thus. the press
OF any country. whether the general
press or that ministering to a par
tfcular group has both a great re-
sponsibility and great power. 1 am
not thinking so much OF the influence
Of editorial opinion as 1 am OF the
serenity sureness. and accuracy with
which facts themselves are reported;
but even in editonay opinion It is
still true that a great field of leader
ship exists. and It will be a blessing
both 10 the American Negro and to
America IL the Associated Negro
Press. appreciating its high respon-
sibiiity and great trust. continues to
guide the opinions Of its readers into
moods of cooperation and mutual
tolerance"
The Associated Negro Press as
sembles and distributes news to more
than one hundred newspapers among
the colored people throughout the
United States.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-10

tion as fixed is one vote for the coun-
ty; one vote for the first one-hundred
votes cast for Hughes and Fairbanks
in 1916 and one vote for every one
hundred votes thereafter or major
fraction thereof cast for Hughes and
Fairbanks. The committee selected
the date of May 25th as provided by
law for the holding of the Republic
can state convention; suggested the
date Of May 8th as the time for hold
ing the congressional conventions and
selected San Antonio as the place for
the holding of the State convention
The committee held an open session
and all visitors remained undisturbed.
May LIST was announced as election
day in accordance with the provisions
Of Terrell election law when quail
fled voters may meet in their re-
spective voting precincts and give ex-
preston as to their wills on the
policies of the party and the seIec-
tion of delegates and alternate dele
gates to the Republican national
convention and presidential electors.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-10

his fight in a most dramatic way
Captain Elgin of San Antonio, the
author of basis of representation
adopted at the Houston meeting aided
the contention of Bill Nc onald that
the convention should be representa-
tive of the rank and file OF the party
in Texas. He delivered for more than
an hour; an eloquent and logical
speech in support of his resolution
and the Mcdonald contention. McDon-
aid appealed to the other lawyer,
members of the committee for light
for the laymen of the committee This
brought c. A. Bynton. formerly o.
herentElgin and Mcdonald. Then fol-
lowing Judge r. B. Creagor of
Brownsville, strong McGregor adher-
ent. oregor supported the. Mcdonald
Elgin position. 1t was evident that at
this juncture that MacGregor had lost
his fight to reduce the delegates on the
convention and after some little dis
cussion the committee declared and in
creased the representation to the next
convention. The basis of representa-
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-10
Trotter to Speak in Utica.
tpy AssocIated NEGRO Pressl


Syracuse, N. Y, April 7.-William
Monroe Trotter, secretary of the
Equal Rights League. has gone to
Utica for a series of meetings He
spoke twice in this city. each time
to Negro audiences. Mr.. Trotter is
a Negro. He is also editor of the
Guardian. published in Boston in the
in the interests of his race. The
league which he represents seeks to
secure to the Negro to the same po-
litical and economic rights that are
held by white men and women. I'VE
find" said he. that there is a grow
ing disposition in certain parts of the
North, at least. to distinguish be-
tween blacks and whites in the mat
ter of hotel accommodation. restau-
rant service, moving picture atten-
dance. etc. This is the same dis
tinction which has led to the Jim
Crow" can and kindred evils in the
South"
Mr.. Trotter represented the Negro
race at the Peace conference in
Paris, but was obliged to disguise
himself as a scullery cook in order
TO reach Europe, as passport were
denied.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-10
Says Negro BOIshevik Menace
a Myth.

New York. N. Y. April MARY w.
Ovington. calls to the attention of
The Sun and New York Herald" what
she claims is a fact that not a shred
OF evidence has ever been offered to
Americans of effective Russian or
other Red activity among Colored
United States citizens. Under the cir
cunlstances il is wearsome task
again TO ask for proofs Of the old
eanard. repeated this time. according
to the Sun and New York Herald of
March IS. by one Hugh s. Martin.
Will Mr.. Martin name a single one
Of the Reds WHO has been "devoting
his efforts largely to arousing racial
hatred among Colored people?
As for the inactive menace" which
the Negro of the South has constitute
ed. does Mr. Martin connect that in
anyway with lynching. open flagrant
violation by white people Of the Four
feenth and Fifteenth Amendments 70
the United States Constitution and
other Red practices. such as denial
Of justice In the courts?
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-10

the meaning of the law governing the
holding of conventions of this kind
and may vote and participate in
such conventions if they are otherwise
qualified voters.
Presidential Primary Law.-It will
be remembered that the statute pass
ed in 1913 attempting to provide for
the holding of primary elections on
May 1 to select delegates to. the ma
Constitutional by our State Supreme
Court. Thus we must resort to the
convention system as above outlined.
and which is provided for by a pre-
vious statute to the one held invalid.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-10
Benefit Fair a Success.

(By ASSOCIATED Negro Press)
Brooklyn. N. Y, April 7.-The an
nual fair held for the benefit Of the
Brooklyn Home for Aged Colored
People: was a success. The many
friends of the Home. who came to
purchase and the complete variety OF
things for sale, resulted in q grati-
flying income for the home. The rep
utation that these fairs has establish
for this opportunity to make their
selections among the great variety
of fancy work and finery. as well as
more stable household goods Offered
for sale.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-10
ROUND TABLE PLANS NEGRO well
FARE.
tny AssocIated Negro Pressl

Philadelphia, Pa, April IA meet
ing of the Round Table Conference
for work among Colored people was
held at the Pennsylvania Training
school for Social work George II.
Shaw. chief OF the division of hous-
ing and sanitation of the Department
OF Health told of the work done by
the Department OF Health. in the con-
gested downtown districts. DR.. Henry
Minton. chairman Of the Philadelphia
Health Council and tuberculosis Com
mittee delivered an address on the
work done by the committee.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-10

ninety odd colored defendants in the
alleged uprising in Elaine had fair
trial before an unprejudiced jury
where there rights were protected as
they were by Mr.. Fisher and his as
sociates in Topeka. and not as in
Elaine. Arkansas. where the defen-
appointed by the court who did
practically nothing in their defense"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-28
PLAN NATIONAL
BOXING CONTROL
Delegates From 18 States Will
Form Organization in
New York

New York. Dec. 2S.-Formation OF
n national body to govern and control
professional boxing will be undertaken
in this city next month. Delegates ap-
pointed by the governors of eighteen
states will convene at the headquarters
OF the International Sporting Club on
January 10. II and II. During the
three day conference the foundation for
national organization will be laid
and rules and regulations for the
standardization Of boxing throughout
the United States established.
The new association, which will alb
sorb the Army, Navy and Civilian
Board of Boxing Control. of which it is
really n development, will be formed by
carefully selected and officially ap-
states: New York, Ohio, Pennsylva-
mia, Massachusetts. Maryland. New
Jersey, Connecticut. Colorado. Wiscon-
SIN, Montana, NJ Minnesota, Oregon. West
Virginia, Louisiana, Washington,
Florida, Tennessee and Oklahoma.
This group represents almost all of
the states whore boxing is legalized
Boxing is permitted in several other
states under what may be termed local
option, but those which will be repre- =
sented by officially appointed delegates
VIII De the ones to take the initial steps
in the formation of the new national
governing body.
The conference is the elimination Of
more than six months of correspondence
and in some cases personal conferences
between the officials Of the International
Sporting Club and the governors of the
states which will delegate representa-
tives to the meeting. Each delegate will
have the written authority to represent
his state in the conference. and to act
for the same in the formation of the
organization which will not be named
until after the conference begins. The
delegates also will have the power to
return to their respective states after
the conference with the idea of having
the necessary changes made in the legis-
lative rules so that all will govern box
ing under the rules to be adopted by
the new association.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-28
Amateur Hockey Card

Pittsburgh. Dec. 2S.--wiliiam s, Haddock.
president Today announced the schedule Tor
group three of the United states Amateur
Hockey Association, which was approved yes
terday. The schedule follows: January =.
American 500 at Cadsnian 500; January 4.
Calumet at HoughtOns January o. Canadian
500 at American 500, January I; Houghton
at Calumet: January 10 and IL, Houghton at
Canadian SOC: January l3, HouRhton at
American 500; January. l3 Calume; at Eve
500 s5'' January Il, Calumet at Eveleth J9nu-
ary II. IL. Canadian 500 AZ ca ilm"t: I"n.
qary 20 and 81, Amer.can 500 at Eyeieth;
ton; january 20, pa Eveleth at Canadian
500; January 81. 2S Evcleth at Am"ric an
500; January 81. and February /. Calumet at
American 500; February .. Calumet at Cane
dian 500; February B, HouEhtOn a. EHeIeth;
February T. Calumet at Canadian 500 Feb,
ruary 1, Houghton at EveIsth: February I
ana &, Evelcth at Calumet: February II and
ii, Eveleth At. Houghton; FybrYary II and
Is, American 500 at Houghton; February u
American 500 at Calumet f'hruary L.
Canadian 500 at Eveleth: february -
American 500 at Calumet; February is.
Canadian 500 at EyeIe:h: February 2l, Calu-
met at Houghton. February %. Canadian 500
at American 500 February %. ,Houghton ct
Calumet: February "S. American 500 at
Canadian 500.