Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-11-26
THE AFRICAN CRUISE.


phi,adelphia, Pa, Oct. 31.-BecauSo
of tho Responsible positions held "
most OF the promoters of the Alrlcan
cruise, purpoSed to carry a Doay vi
church, professional and business Pc"
Die to Liberiu, West Africa, Ill Decem'
Der. we feel that the public generally
Ia due a statement. Especially Is tins
true since there has been much DOUBT
as to the possibilities Of such Il crluse'
and even q hint that it is another SKIN
game to get tho peoples money. Az
business manager therefore, the under
signed wishes to make this statement.
Tho cruise was organized first, TO
carry n group of people to West Africa
who want to know the facts and posi-
bilties OF that section OF the worlu.
That tlre greatest possible benefit
may be derived. His EXcellency, Pres
ident King, has agreed to huld,a 'Coh
vocation of Chiefs" i'll order that to
tourists may come In close contact
with leading natives OF the Interior
Secondly to convince the lesser inform
ed public that Africa, like was Ameri'
ca 400 years ago, is Inhabited by &
people who are unable to maintain re
sponsible Government and therefore,
like America belongs to the people cap
able Of organizing and harmonizing III
way which win convert that Cont
nent from virgin stretch OF plain and
forest, into one Of potential energy act
uully contributing it's share toward the
resources necessary to support ana
maintain n high state of civilization.
Thirdly to actually carry to Liberia the
only place In Africa where American
Negroes may emigrate except Abyssin-
In such families as are able, and
want to move there. In other words
much action and littlo talk.
At first, the public interest seemed
such tlfat we decided to charter q
steamer for the cruise. Accordingly,
the rs. S. Tunisian" Of the Canadian
Pacific Ocean Service Ltd, was con-
tracted for. This boat required mini.
mum OF $50 passengers. Later, out OF
more than 1000 applications, less than
200 actually deposited on their passag
es, We were forced therefore, to cam
Gel our Canadian Pacific contract, and
cast about for another method OF trans
portation or break faith with those
who had paid and have right to ex-
pect us to carry out our contract with
them.
We have been successful In rearrang
Ing In such q way as will add to rath.
or than detract from the trip. We
have contracted to have our party car
rled by regular tine, On first class
North Atlantic passenger steamer to
Liberia, touching Europe, and trans
shipping either in England, France or
Spain. thus making the original ports
or call we have advertised, giving n
three week visit in Liberia, and return
ing the party to New York at about the
same figue quoted at first-$495. 90
up for the round trip. Registered
nnd prospectus passengers therefore,
may feel certain that their interests
nave been guarded, and that they may
spend tho holiday season in Africa as
Planned.
The enterprise is Endorsed by most
oi our characters Of National note,
many Of whom have secured tickets.
quote names Of a few Of the more
prominent OF the passengers in an in.
closure.
Trusting that this will reassure vol,
mat this venture has already proved
success, and that Africa will, thru,
IT, begln to occupy the place in our
oa'iy life it so rightfullS deserves. I
wish to remain Sir,
A portion OF the passenger us+ for
me African Cruise: Rev. G. W
ADihgton, Dallas, Tex; Prince T n
biayechettai, Muskogee, Okla: Mrs
blackwell, Philadelphia; Rev. and
mrs. w. w. Brown, New York City:
MISS Artemista Bowden, San Anton.
TO- Tex; Mr.. Fl. Y. Bond, Tullabas.
see' Okla; Miss Mamie Burroughs
washington, d. c.; Rev. Henry J,
Callas, Washington, d. c.; Bishor
George w. Clement; Rev. A. A,
Cosey, Mound Bayou, Miss; Mr.. Mel
vim Chisnm, Philadelphia; DR.. r r.
East, Philadelphia; Lawyer William
Harrison, Chicago; Hon. Berosford
dale, Philadelphia; Mrs. Fannie Civ.
ems, Louisville; REV. and Mrs. James
Gordon, Norfolk; Rev. w. T.. Ora.
nam, Philadelphia; Rev. S. IT. Grimes
Muskogee.r Okla; Bishop w. H. Heard
rev. M. II. jackson and Rev. J. c.
"tt AhihiuSlplllt, tGV. w. IL
Jernagin, Washington, D. c.; Rev
Il. G. Jordan, Philadelphia; DR.. Ed
I. Jones, Washington, d. c.; Rev
T. j. King, Richmond; Prof. Arthu,
L. Long, Indianapolis: Col. w. e
Lawrence, Sherman, Tex; Mrs. S
W. Layten, Philadelphia; Rev. C. r
Madison, Norfolk; Rev. w. w. Mat
| thews, Philadelphia; Mrs. Elizabeth
Mitchell; Institute, w. Va; Rev. e
w. Perry, Oklahoma City; Mrs. Luc,
Porter, Louisville; Rev. Florence
Randolph, Jersey City; Rev. J. G.
Robinson, Philadelphia; Mr.. w. A
Rcntie, Muskogee, Okla; Rev. II. s
Simms, Fort Worth, Tex; Mrs. S. A
skinner, New Haven, Conn; Mrs
Mary B. Talbert, Buffalo, N. Y; Mrs
Lizzie Terrell, Lyncburg, Va; ,Rev
Charles A. Tindley, Philadelphia
Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, .Rihcmond
Rev. W.. w. Williams, Norfolk; Mrs
Leila Walker, Wilson, New York Cit,
Dr.. r. r. Wright, Philadelphia; Rev
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