The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-04

with President Wilson, will take the oath of office, deliver a speech of platitudes, return to the White House and begin his executive duties. While few of the dance halls have advertised special fea- lures for inaugural night, there will be no general celebration. That is, as far as the whites are concerned. The negroes have other plans, however
 "EVENT RESPLENDENT"
 Henry Lincoln Johnson of Georgia, na- tional committeeman, who has appropri- ated the title of colonel-which he will lose, it is probable, before returning to his native state--is general patron, and J. Finley Wilson, prominent in local ne- gro society. is general chairman, of a movement which will culminate in festiY- ities of a ''resplendent character never before approximated." These negroes have published statement to the negro population of the United States of which the following excerpt is an integral part: This will inform you that the great inauguration of our President (the our appearing in italics), the Hon. Warren c. Harding will take place in Wash ington March 4, 1921. The National Negro Press association of this republic is giy- ing a grand jubilee and inaugural recep- llOn ana Ddll at tOHNeuLlOn Hall, WHICH will eclipse such celebrations of all times On this occasion race celebrities from all parts of the country, including the islands of the sea, vii be present.
 HENRY, ALSO OTHERS
 "Col Henry Lincoln Johnson of Geor- gia, the only national committeeman of his race, and the most astute politician and statesman the country has ever pro- duced, is general patron, and will that .lS1 tion on the destiny of our people. Such worthies as Hon. Perry w. Howard the next national committeeman from Mis- sissippi; Hon. William Mcdonald Goose neck Bib, the unbleached statesman from Texas; Lieut.. Hugh W. Wimbish of At lanta who will lead the young guard from the Gate City, and many other dis tnguished gentlemen of the grand old party, will be on hand"
 Henry Lincoln Johnson did contribute materially to the election of Harding. It is said that he did not lose vote among the entire Ethiopian colony. He used persuasive powers in public and private argument. There is no question but that Harding will give him recognition. It IS not believed that he will be permitted to dispense federal patronage in Geor- gia. But it is probable that he will haul down" a federal job for himself There is great deal of interest in what this wiley negro will announce as af- fecting the destiny of the negro race. 1t is not improbable that he has been given some inside information to be used on the occasion of this celebration.
 NEGROES JUBILANT
 The negroes of the country have dis played greater happiness in and sym pathy with the election of Harding than they have ever before displayed in the election of any republican candidate. Con- servative minds entertain the thought that before many days the new Presi, dent will have to tell his political allies, the negroes just where to get off," just as he will have to tell his German, Irish and Italian friends.
 The racial groups might have elected Harding, but it is evident that they will not be permitted to control the country.