The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-09-09
REPRESENTATIVES FROM WHOLE NATION ATTEND FUNERAL Of DR. BOYD
ABYSSINIAN KINGS INVITATION READ
TO CARNEY CONVENTION.

New York. N. y, Sept. Liberty
Hall was the scene of wild demon
stration, when a message from the
King and Queen of Abyssinia was read
gro Improvement association. Men
threw up their hats ard women their
handkerchiefs. Marcus Carney usually
the personification of dignity. led in
the cheering.
The message was delivered TO the
convention by II. II. Topakyn. Persian
Consul General. who represents Abys-
sinia in this country
When the part OF the message was
reached in which the King and Queen
invited members of the association
to come back to home land" the
delegates yelled themselves hoarse
Consul General Quotes King.
Parts Of the message delivered by
the Persian Consul General partic-
ulary pleasing to the delegates were;
these venerable and distinguished
rulers Of. a great historic land, /
spoke of this approaching convention
The exalted ruler quickly caught, as
we do, the signifiance of this gather
ing. and with visible emotion he said:
kindly convey our greetings, con-
CALCULATIONS ana best wishes to the
assembly. Here their race original ted
and here il can be lifted to its high
est plane of usefulness and honor
Assure them of the cordiality with
which / invite them back to the home
land, particularly those qualified to
develop our vast resources. Teachers
artisans, mechanics writers. must
clans, professional men and women
all who are able to lend hand in the
constructive work which our coun-
try so deeply feels it greatly needs
t'Here we have abundant room ana
great opportunities and here destiny
is working to elevate and enthrone a
race which has suffered slavery apd
poverty and prosecutions and martyr
dom, but whose expanding soul and
growing genius Is now the hope of
many millions Of mankind
Blnck Man showing His Crit
Thus the King of Abyssinia speaks
and thus the thoughtful all around
the world speak for the black man Is
Showing his grit and conQuering
genius to-day as never before in his
history, and future ages will witness
his higher ascent in the realm of sci
ence, law literature. religion. indus
try and economies, and his growing
contributions to the worldwide struc-
ture of liberty and civilization"
The convention unanimously voted
thanks and cabled congratulations TO
the King and Queen of Abysstnia-
Marcus Garyey was reelected Pro-
vislonal President OF Africa. In his
speech of acceptance he said:
This Is the most troublesome office
in the world, declaring for freedom
Of Africa, when at this time IL is con-
veted for it's gold and other mineral
wealth. 1t is being elected to a powder
house. Before many years roll by l
hope we will have real and active
President of the Republic of Africa.
whose affairs win be administered
from New York. the United states
Of Africa, instead of New York, the
United states of America"
nid Envoy TO League An Adleu.
The convention of the Universal Ne
gro Improvement Association, In ses-
sion at Liberty Hall, recessed to pro-
vide delegates an opportunity 70 give
a send-off to Commissioner William
Sheriff. who sailed on the Majestic
for Europe. Sheriff. is the member Of
the delegation being sent to the Lea
que of Nations by the association to
present a memorial requesting that
several former German colonies in
South Africa be coded to Garveyites
for the establishment of Negro En-
pire.
animated scene as the Majestic SEEM
ed way. Marcus Garvey other commits
sioaers and scores of delegates arrived
too late to give parting handciasp
to Sheriff.. IRON the upper deck he
babe them adieu and Carney and many
of his followers yelled the comInis-
sioner bon-voyage.
A spirited contest for Second AS
sistant President Genral. the posi-
''Leeder Of American Negroes. had
delayed y arvey and the others. Sher-
rill boarded the Majestic only about
fifteen minutes before the hour set to
sail, for he was one of the candidates
for the place and was anxious 70
know before leavink the country A.
he was Leader of American Negroes.
1t was only when he was announced
winner that he jumped into taxi and
sped to the steamer.
The vote FOR Second Assistant Presi-
dent General was attended by unusual
features Friday evening Sberriu was
declared winner by one vote. Later a
delegate challenged the method OF
held, Ferris receiving q small majority
Marcus Carney then ruled that the win
nes would have to get a wo-hirds ma
jority of ballots east and the con-
When Ferris name was brought
up yesterday morning delegation
raised the point thai lie was ineligible
because i had been d disco ne ne
rights as required by sae association
THE President General. who the day
before had placed Sherrill's name IN
nomination. confirmed the charge
He added that white he held Iserrie
in high esteem, he did not thinlS he
was the proper person " fill the posi-
ton Of Assistant PRECEDENT General,
which required business man.
on the next ballot Sheriff received
the necessary number of votes.
Ferris has announced the Intention
of rInning in 'lie primaries for the
Republican nomination for Congress
In the Harlem district, and the Me-
groes belonging to the regular Repub.
iican organization were jubilant over
his defeat in the Garvey convention
They think the incident will not
strengthen him as a political candidate