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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. e. 7. Henry and
attractive wife, of Rosedale, are
visiting their father, Major Pat
Henry, and other relatives in this
city
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Miss Margaret McRae, the at
tractive granddaughter of Mrs. r. d.
McRae, of this city, was recent
visitor to relatives in Jackson.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

w. L. Martin, member of the
Board of Supervisors from Beat 1
transacted business here Monday,
and was pleasant caller at the
News office.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mrs. Maude Cuny, with her two
interesting children, of Baton
Rouge, La, are visiting Mrs. j. G..
Myers and her aunt, Mrs. r. w.
Wilson.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mrs. A. B. Martin and children,
of Jackson, and Miss Tallulah
Henderson, of Houston, Texas, were
guests in the J. e. Martin home
recently.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

e. N. Ross, of Pelahatchie, pass
ed through this city Monday, en-
route to Jackson to be with his son
who is very ill at the Jackson In
Urinary.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

the county superintendent office
Monday.
n
w. B. Ross and r. N. Harrison,
prominent citizens of Whites, trans
acted business at the court house
Monday.
w. B. Ross and r. M. Harrison,
Of Clear Branch, were attending 70
business in the county superintend-
ent's office Monday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Miss Miriam Shilds, who has
been doing summer work at Mill
saps College, has returned home.
The school closed last Saturday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Rev. j. e. Gore, of Clinton, was
in this city Saturday, returning
from Rock Hill, where he has just
closed revival meeting.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16
Proud Parents of
Fine Young Son.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Farley
Boteler, of Star, Saturday, August
18th, fine baby boy, who is find
ing royal welcome in this delight
full home.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

r. n. Harrison, leading citizen
of Whites, was business visitor
here Monday, and was a pleasant
caller at the News office.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mrs. Tillie Meadows Easterling.
formerly of Jackson, and now OF
Meridian, is the guest of Mrs. K. q.
BrasweI, and other friends and
relatives. Daily News.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. Richie visit
ed friends and relatives in Jackson
Saturday and Sunday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Gayden and
their mother, Mrs. r. e. Gayden,
were Jackson visitors Monday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mrs. G g. Foulks, of Amite, La,
arrived Sunday for visit to her
mother, Mrs. Sorintha McCaskill.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16
City News in Brief

Pickett, was attending to business
in this city Monday, and subscribed
for The Brandon News.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Miss Dorothy Miller, of Jackson,
is the attractive guest in the home
of her aunt, Mrs. Florence Burney.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mrs. s. A. Baggett, of Lake, has
returned to her home at Lake, after
a two weeks visit with her daugh-.
tiers, Misses Maggie and Ruth Bag
gett, of this city.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mrs. w. M. Hardwick, of YaZoo
City is the attractive guest of Mr..
and Mrs. S. G.. Schultz.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. George Pollock, of
Sibley, La, are visiting relatives
in Jackson and Rankin County.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. Richie are
the proud possessors of new Over
land Car.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

George Traxler, prominent citi-
zen of Cato, transacted business
here Friday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Miss Merle Lindsey left Wednes-
day for Meridian, where she will
visit her uncle, Rev. ID. E. Vickers,
and family.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mrs. f. NJ McRae left Friday
afternoon for Waukesha, Wis, to
visit her parents for the remainder
of the summer. She will return
about the first of October.-Jackson
Daily News
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Charlie Humphreys, prominent
citizen of Crystal Springs, was a
recent guest of Maj. Pat Henry.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mesdames S. L. McLaurin, Irene
Cooper, and Miss Elizabeth Hobson
attended the Whitfield Rally Mon
day night.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mrs. Jennie Sims has returned to
her home in this city, after spend
ing a week in Jackson visiting Mrs.
Gus Mcdaniel, Mrs. Charles French
and other friends.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

d. B. Ward, prominent citizen
of Pelahatchie was visitor in this
city Monday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Hendrix Dawson, the popular son
of Rev. and Mrs. w. j. Dawson,
spent Sunday with his parents.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

M. F. Ford, son of FL. Ford, Of
Rock Hill, was in this city Tues
day enroute to Quay, Okla, where
he has accepted work with the
Magnolia Oil Company.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mrs linda NJ Hobbs, of Crystal
Springs, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
r. w. Wilson.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Miss Ruth Roberts left Monday
for Carter, where she will visit her
brother, Gee, for a few days.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

e. N. Ross, a prominent citizen
of Pelahatchie, spent Sunday in
Jackson. He was a Brandon visit
or Monday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

NJ. Fl. Searcy, a prominent citizen
of Virgil, transacted business here
Monday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Campbell Ramsey, of Laurel, was
a recent visitor in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. A M. Shields.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mrs. J. H. HOWE and interest
ing children, of Jackson, were
visitors in this city Tuesday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mrs. Hardy Loflin, of Yazoo City,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Fair
ley Boteler, of Star.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

e. e. Jackson has returned from
the delta, where he spent last week
looking after business interests.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Collum went
to Jackson Sunday to be with Mrs.
Columns sister, Mrs. Watts. who
underwent a serious operation at
the Jackson Infirmary.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs Yates Parker and
interesting son, Yates Jr., have re-
turned to their home at Cruger
after a delightful visit to their pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Stubble-
field
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Rev. w. j. Dawson has just
closed a very successful meeting at
New Providence.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

James L. McCaskill, of California
Mo-, is visiting his mother, Mrs.
Sorintha McCaskill.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

J. M. Dees, of Richton, spent
the week end with Mrs. Dees and
their interesting children, who have
been spending some time with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Gayden.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Louie Gayden, of Jackson, spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. e. Gayden.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mrs J. ID. McWhOrter has re-
turned home, after a delightful visit
to friends and relatives at Burns
and Raleigh.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

G. e. Taylor, member of the
fire department of Jackson visited
his brother, r. c. Taylor, here
Thursday, and while here made the
News a pleasant call.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mesdames Viola Cole, Robt. Burns
Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Mcintyre and
w. e. Jr., motOred to Jackson Sun
day afternoon, where they spent a
few hours very pleasantly with
relatives and friends.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Fox, of
Pelahatchie were Jackson visitors
Sunday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

r. w. Wilson, who has been
very i'll for some time, is still con-
fined to his bed.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mrs. J. +. Robinson, of Tunica,
is visiting relatives in this city.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

know that Mr.. Schultz won first
prize in the sales contest put on
by this popular firm.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Miss Helen Steiner is visiting
relatives in Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Miss Gertrude May of Jackson
is visiting relatives in this city.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Miss Jim Brister Currie, of Jack
son entertained in compliment to
her house guest, Miss Lucille May,
and Miss Elizabeth Jones who
visited Miss Emily Cotton on Fri
day morning at 1890 o'clock.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16
BALLOT AS YOU
WILL FIND IT ON
TUESDAY AUG. %
Reproducing Ticket for End Primary
for Benefit of the People. Study
Carefully and Select Accordingly.
Considerably Shorter Than First.

We are reproducing the ballo
as you will find it when you q
to vote on Tuesday, August 28th
1t might be well to look over i
and become familiar with the names
of ne candidates for various of
iices, and those who you do no
know, learn something about.
The ticket follows:
FOR GOVERNOR
(Vote for One)
HENRY L. WHITFIELD
THEO. G. BILBO
FOR STATE COM'R. AGRIC.
Vote for One)
]. G. HOLTON
p. p. GARNER
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
Vote for Two)
GEO. S. WARE
S. r. MYERS
EDGAR MISTERFELDT
R. f. BROWN
FOR SHERIFF
Vote for One)
o. BUCHANAN
r. G. TAYLOR
FUR TREASURER
Vote for One)
r. A. WARWICK
JESSE HEMPHILL
FOR ASSESSOR
(Vote for One)
J. A. ROBINSON
D. B. WARD
FOR SUPERVISOR
Beat No.
G. G. ROUSE
A. B. STUBBLEFIELD
FOR SUPERVISOR
Beat No.
(Vote for One)
G. w. benson
J. B. WORLEY
FOR SUPERVISOR
Beat No.
(Vote for One)
R. e. KNIGHT
w. H. TILL
FOR SUPERVISOR
Beat No.
(Vote for One)
G. B. HARRIS
J. A. JACKSON
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Hon. Edgar Misterfeldt, of Plain,
was in this city last week.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

II. G. Washburn transacted bust
ness in jackson Monday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16
COURT HOUSE NOTES

w. T. Martin, Of Florence, was
here Monday.
w. H. Walters, a leading citizen
of Antioch, was here Monday.
4
d. T. Bilbro, prominent citizen
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

w. B. Ross, a prominent citizen
of Whites, transacted business here
Monday, and made the News a
pleasant call.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

s. G. Schultz returned Saturday
from Chicago, where he spent the
past week in conference with the
firm of John v. ForWell, for whom
Mr.. Schultz is salesman. 1t. will be
interesting to his many friends to
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. o. V. Calcote and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. 7. CalcOte OF
Clarksdale. spent the weekend with
their sister, Mrs. G. f. Aldridge.
From here the visitors went to
Natchez to visit other relatives and
friends.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Miss Jessie Williams has return
ed to her home at Monroe, after a
pleasant visit In the home of Mr..
and Mrs. E. A. Gray.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mrs. Myra Washburn and her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. Smith,
motored to Jackson Sunday, where
they visited relatives.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Clark Robbins, of Edwards, visit
ed friends here Sunday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

]. @. searcy, a leading citizen of
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mrs. G. T. Darnall, and pretty
little daughter, Ruth, of Gulfport,
are visiting friends and relatives
in this city.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Miss Ada Collier Foulks, VIII
has been visiting relatives an
friends here for some time, lei
Sunday for Amite, La. where sh
will visit relatives and friends bt
fore returning to her home at Nor
roe, La.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Wellons, of
Vicksburg, were recent visitors in
the home Of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. S. Roberts.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Harris Turcott, of Jackson, visit
ed friends here Sunday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

r. c. Taylor transacted business
in Pelahatchie Monday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Jim Crane, formerly of this city,
but now a prominent citizen of
Wilson, Ark, is visiting relatives in
this city. Mrs. Crane and interest
ing children have been here for
some time, visiting Mrs. Cranes
mother, Mrs. John Enoch. They
also visited their father and family
OF Rock Hill.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

Bernard Crockett, handsome
young man of Anguilla, motored
down to this city and spent Sunday
with a friend.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

d. E.. Morris, a prominent citizen
of Jackson, was in this city Thurs
day and paid the News office a
pleasant call.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

L. M. Horne, of Laurel, and w.
J. Horne, of Jackson, We're. recent
visitors in the home Of their brother
C. C. Horne, of Value. This was
L. M. T. 0rne's first visit here in
10 years. He was former resident
of this city.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16


of Pelahatchie, spent Sunday in
Jackson. He was a Brandon visit
or Monday.
Mrs. J. ID. McWhorter has re-
turned home, after a delightful visit
to friends and relatives at Burns
and Raleigh.
w. B. Ross, prominent citizen
Of Whites, transacted business here
Monday, and made the News a
pleasant call.
Mrs. G. T. Darnall, and pretty
little daughter, Ruth, of Gulfport,
are visiting friends and relatives
in this city.
Bernard Crockett, handsome
young man Of Anguilla, mOtored
down to this city and spent Sunday
with a friend.
d. e. Morris, prominent citizen
of Jackson, was in this city Thurs
day and paid the News office a
pleasant call.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.. Wellons, of
Vicksburg, were recent visitors in
the home Of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. S. Roberts.
Mrs. Myra Washburn and her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. Smith,
motored to Jackson Sunday, where
they visited relatives.
Miss Jessie Williams has return
ed to her home at Monroe, after a
pleasant visit in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. e. A. Gray.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-08-16

DR.. T. e. Steen, of Florence, wa
in this city recently.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-01-20

Mrs. Camille Smith of Chicago
who visited her aunt Mrs. w. G.
Hood during the holidays was highly
entertained. Many delightful affairs
were given in her honor. Those who
entertained were the following ladies
On Wednesday Afternoon, Mrs. s. e
Hall entertained at theatre party.
Thursday afternoon Mrs. Hood and
Mrs. Smith received callers at home.
Mrs. Hilda Parker of Central Ave-,
Minneapolis gave luncheon on Fri
day afternoon. Friday evening Mrs.
Smith was the guest of Mrs. F. A.
Scott at the Shriners Ball. Saturday
afternoon Mrs. Hood entertained at
luncheon afterward attending a mat
inee performance of "The Red Wdd-
ow." Sunday morning Mrs. Smith
attended Pilgrim Baptist Church. On
New Years eve she was the guest at
a New Years party given by Mrs. s.
e. Hall. Wednesday evening Mrs.
Howard Curry of Minneapolis gave
pretty party at which Mrs. Smith
was q guest. Mrs. Henry High en-
tertained Mrs. Hood and Mrs. Smith
at the Auditorium to witness the
Hagenback-Wall show on Thurs
day afternoon. The Misses Margurite
and Laura Oden entertained at a
dancing party the same evening. Mrs.
w. T. Francis had the high school
graduates of the 1922 class to meet
Mrs. Smith at an informal gathering.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-01-20
NOTED METHODIST
| CLERGYMAN DIES
AT PHILLY HOME
(By Rev. H. L. p. Jones. }

Bishop Benjamin T. Tanner, 81
years old for many years one of the
leaders in the advancement of the
colored race. died at his home in
Philadelphia, January 18th.
Bishop Benjamin Tucker Tanner,
AM.D.D., was born in Pennsylvania,
December 25, 1885. When he was
25 years old he received his first ap-
pointment. In April, 1862. he was
admitted to Baltimore Annual Con-
ference and to the Alexandria Mis-
sion in 1870. He was given the de-
gree of A. M. at Avery College, Will
berforce University conferred the de-
gree of DID. some time In the 70's.
In 1881 he visited England and Con-
tinental Europe and attended the
Ecumenical Conference. He was au-
thor of several books among which
we mention "The Negro's Origin"
and IAN Apology for African Method
ism.' In 1884 he was editor of the
A. M. E. Review. He was also a mem
Der Of the New England Historical
Society of the M. e. Church In 1888
May oath, he was elected one of the
Bishops of the A. M. E. church at
Indianapolis, Indiana. He has pre-
sided over several Episcopal districts
of the A. M. e. Church.
DR.. H. L. P Jones. Pastor of st.
James A. NJ. E. church, this city, re-
ceived his first station credentials un-
der Bishop Tanner
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-01-20
BISHOP B. T. TANNER DEAD
Former e otbaH Star Quits
Law For the Square Circle
Paul Robson Sets Out to Fit
Himself for Harry Wills and
Then to Get Dempsey.
(By The Associated Negro Press)

(By The Associated Negro Press)
New York City, N. Y, Jan. 10
The same grit and sterling elements
of character which established one of
the great historical stars of college
football have impelled Paul Robson
to quit an Improbable law practice
and go in for professional prize fight
ing. Law doesn't pay so am going
into fit myself to lick Harry Wills and
then knock Jack Dempsey into a de-
lirium of oblivion blacker than Har-
ry's shadow"
Paul Robson, colored football,
baseball and basketball star at Rut-
gers University four years ago and
all-American left end in 1918, in
tends to follow the latter course.
"Robey" is a lawyer by profession
but every day In every way business
is getting worse and worse. The
clients simply wont come. And as
Paul is married and has family,
the necessity of clients is easily seen.
So the big colored star, who weighs
225 pounds and stands feet in
ches In his stocking feet, intends to
enter the ring within the near future
to establish himself as the leading
colored heavyweight contender. Har-
ry Wills and Jack Dempsey are the
men "Robey" wants to get, and he
had not the slightest doubt as to his
ability to tame the black panther and
the artful lodging white man.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-01-20
EpiscopaIians Hold
Love Feast Meeting
Meeting to Stimulate Closer Co
operation of Members for
Ensuing Year.

A get-together luncheon meeting
was held at st. Thomas Epispocal
Church Tuesday evening under the
auspices of the church Service Lea
que. The object of the meeting was
to stimulate a closer cooperation of
all members of the church in the year
1928. The meeting was heralded as
a Love Feast Meeting. Among the
speakers were Bishop F. A. McElwarn
who urged the members to let their
light shine in the community as Epis-
copalians. Mr.. Thomas, a visiting
Lay Reader Of an Episcopal church,
spoke on church work among the Ne
groes. Rev. A. H. Lealtad talked on
Spiritual development of the men,
bers of the church. Mrs. Lizzie Van
Hood, President of the Service Lea
que outlined the aims and purposes
of the league. Mrs. Joseph ID. Bryan
chairman of the arrangements gave
a brief resume of the Negro church
activities in Minneapolis. Mrs. Clark
Chavis outlined the customs of Ephy-
pany. Thirty-one members were pres
ent.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-01-20
Editor X. Abbott
and Wife to Tour
il, South America

Chicago, Jan. 19.-Robert s. Alb
bott, founder and publisher of the
Chicago Defender, and Mrs. Abbott.
will sail on the Steamship American
Legion tomorrow for tour Of South
America. They will go directly to
Rio Janiero. Brazil, and from that
point win begin three months study
of conditions in South America.
Mr.. Abbott will attend the Brazil
Ian exposition now in progress. He
will make minute investigation into
conditions that affect the Race and
write q series Of profusely illustrated
articles from each country visited.
A farewell dinner in Mr.. Abbott's
honor was given Friday night at the
Unity Clubhouse BY Jesse Binga Of
the Binga State Bank.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-01-20
BRITISH CONSIDER.
GIVING West INDIES
TO j. S. FOR DEBT
Statement That Transfer of Is
land Would Be Impossible
Now Being Contradicted.
CHANGE OF ECONOMIC
CONDITION NOT LIKELY
Opinion Is That Negro Citizens
of Island May Object to
American Ownership.
private Correspondence to Associ-
ated Negro Press).

private Correspondence to Associ-
ated Negro Press).
London, England, Jan. 20.-The
transfer of British possessions in the
West Indies to the United States as
part payment of Britian's debt to the
American Republic is now receiving
favorable consideration. The recent
statement made by leading British
Diplomat that the transfer was an
impossible matter because I've could
never sell white men," is about to be
discounted by a counter declaration
that Britain might be willing to "sell
white men" IL the price was made big
enough to soften the qualms Of the
British official coterie.
1t is true that the West Indies have
a large white population that repre-
sents the larger business and pro-
perty interests in the islands. There
is small doubt that the exchange
would rebound to the economic oene-
fits of the islands. Having this fact
in mind government officials are OF
the opinion that II the Washington
government would consider plan
which involved the purchasing Of the
interests of the white business and
property holding in the population
that there would be but slight oppo-
sition to its adoption. This, however,
is sign positive that the plan will be
finally adopted. 1t only shows which
the white wind is blowing the Ne
groes have not had any say about the
transfer. There is general opinion
that they will not favor transfer to
the United States because they fear
to be part of the American color prob
lem.