The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-12-11
Former Texan Urges Negroes
To Go To Brazil.
(By A. N. P.)


Chicago. Dec. because OF wides-
pread Interest in the possibilities OF
living in South America. The Asso-
ciated Negro Press has held a series
of interviews with George Rambo, a
man of our group. who has recently
returned from that continent, with a
mazing stories of what Colored people
may accomplish.
EARLY in the summer OF 1890" says
Mr.. Rambo, in company with two
Chicago and one West Virginia gentle-
man, made a trip from New York
to Rio DE Janeiro. on one OF the En-
glish ships plying between these cit-
les. We have heard many wonderful
stories OF the greatness of that coun-
try. But nothing we had heard. II de-
saw.
Brazil is a republic the constit-
tuition and law-malSing bodies being
very similar to those OF the United
States. law abiding foreigner has
the same privilegess and is given the
protection that are given natives, ex-
cept the right to vote. Voting can be
acquired after residence OF two
years in the republic.
"Brazilians. without regard to race
Or color, are as one big family stand
ing together on grounds OF absolute
equality OF opportunity. There are no
distinctions whatever. other than
those imposed by wealth, culture and
position. The outstanding characteris-
tic Of the people is the universal love
1--WE saw foreign people from the
Mediterranean countries Of Europe,
who had been there only a year.
bration of the numerous national hol-
idays. And why shouldn't theys
know Of no place in the world where
the conditions are more favorable to
peace and comfort to the ordinary
person than in this country. II is pos
sible to live with very little effort
in that land OF abundance. But do
not say this as an inducement for the
tare provides grudingly, but In Bra
zil everything grows in great album
dance. The streams are full OF fish;
the air Is filled with birds: rich
fruit. nuts and herbs may gathered
almost everywhere any day of the
year Two and three crops are har-
vested. Since no coal and few clothes
are needed for warmth 1t Is no Won
der that the oppressed and half starv-
ed Of other lands find reasons for re-
Joicing.
THE brazilian is always kind and
courteous and was especially
family life. AS a father and husband,
the Brazilian man has few equals. Di-
vorces are particularly unknown, and
the, srown-up married children gem
seen families with forty members.
parents, children and grandchildren
The Brazilians rule their families with
love rather than the rod.
Il think the courts are fair, and
IL anything. inclined to leniency. l
saw only one man arrested, and that
for intoxication within two hours the
same man passed me In the street
smiling.
Even slavery was never cruel and
harsh in Brazil. The relation Of slave
a hired servant. They belonged to the
same church. observed the same feast
days. and often married in the family
of the master. Today the same fra
ternal relationship exists All cele-
brate Emancipation day together. IT
Is. national holiday like our Fourth
oa July
THE country is fortunate in hav-
ing no deep national wounds TO heal.
There Is no division OF the country
caused by difference Of opinion on the
slave question. Thirty-two years ago
the slaves were freed by universal
common consent, without shedding q
drop of blood. Brazil. It will also be
remembered, secured Independence
from Portugal without bloodshed.
Such a country and such people have
american Colored people are In
vited to participate in the upbuilding
OF a great nation In Brazil. l hope
my people In this county will see the
wonderful opportunities offered them.
Read books. and study maps concern-
ing the country II Is not advisable
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