Phoenix tribune., 1924-10-25
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coored of this the respective candidates and the
claim which they set forth for the purpose of obtaining support
In the first place prefer suggest that Republicans
general principles We believe in the general policy of the
Republican party because this country has been prosperous IN
proportion to the in which the principles of this party
have rumphed In addition to our regard for this general pol
icy and admiration of the principles which advocates there
specific why the people of should always
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eges OF ctNenshp we enjoy tney nave come 10 US arge
of the efforts of the GRAND OLD PARTY behalf
opposition institution the shacles and
chains from the wrists of FOUR MILLIONS (4OOOO00) of our
people and permitted them to enjoy that freedom which the CON
suton vouchsaes every American citizen The Republican
party also amended the constitution such to
people the right to vote and participate in the affairs of
government In like substantial guarantee
that rights should be abridged taken from
We fully conscious of the fact that whatever
have of e liberty and the pursuit Of happiness due IN
fne rgest possible measure E0 e aeVes 6 81 19e %
We appreciate the further fact that the Republican Party has
enacted caused to be enacted any laws which dscr
mate against people of their color previous
conditions of seude also that this party has
permitted discriminatory legislation at wher
had sufficient voting strength such adverse
legislation We recognize and appreciate the significant fact
that the Republican Party been ouspoken against all forms
of awessness especially that form which affects and dstresses
people than other With reference to the nfa
mob rule which has shamefuy outraged this Republic
in the platform of the Republican Party which adopted by
the National Republican Convention its
land Ohio be found the following significant hopeful and
encouraging paragraph:
I'VE the Congress to enact at the earliest possible
date Federal arynchng law that the full influence of
the Federal may be welded to extermnate this
outrageous crime
believe the misunderstanding which now
exists be eliminated by humane and sympathetic study
its causes President has wisely recommended the creation
of commission for the investigation of social and
conditions and the promotion of mutual understanding
fidence."
The Republican Party is also outspoken on the subject of
law and order shown by the following paragraph from it's
party platform
1--WE must have respect for law We
of law We must have enforcement of very
of the Government depends this The substitution pr
vate will for public law only another oppression
disorder, anarchy and mob rule
Every Government depends upon loyalty respect
of its citizens Violations of law weaken and threaten
the part of its citizens The Republican Party pledges
full strength of the Government for the maintenance
principles by the enforcement of the Constitution and of
laws"
The Republican Party has overlooked us when the
time came to distribute the spoils
Under the Republican administration members of our race
have been given full recognition the employment
the federal service More than $4,000 Coored
and the government pay roll and they are part
of aggregate of than $50000000 salaries
The largest representation of them branch of the
federal is in the postal where according
the latest available figures there employed
women of The Panama Canal Office
poyng 878 Negroes Then follow the treasury navy and
departments in order each employing than $500
The total number of people employed under the Re-
publican administration 5805 the salaries the
which they amounted to 1852 2e)
FIFTY-TWO MILLION, SIX HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIVE
THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS
AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.
The following table shows the various departments of the
ican administrations
Total
Where employed Number Salary
Amen property custodian ---------- 16 17,630.00