Evening star., 1947-09-20

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House staff, took quite lot Of trouble to
locate me. He finally did. went to the
White House Wednesday, signed for the bag
snd got 1t, everything intact.
I want to thank these gentlemen and have
to take this means of doing so, since I don't
know who they are or where they are.
Some one has suggested that turn the
bag in to the Smithsonian Institution with
this story. MAYMIE ELLIOTT
Some Replies to Voting Virsinian'
70 the Editor Of The Star
John A. Simpsons fear of America becom-
ing Africanized is little late. That was done
centuries ago when his forbears brought stolen
Africans into this country, proceeding immedi-
ately to Africanize each plantation :. All of
that however is beyond the issue of local self
government. The problem Of minorities is being
blown to bits here and all around the world.
Citizens of foresight and intelligence are trying
to steer the ship of America away from the
certain crags Of destruction toward which she
was headed. District citizens without malice
have no fear Of any group, and therefore de-
sire local self government as right and privi
lege. 1t will come just as emancipation did,
and you and will live to see 1t.
FRANCES D. CONRAD.
To the Editor of The Star
Mr.. Simpsons letter moved me to great and
understanding pity. He, q resident Of Virginia.
has doubtless felt for many a miserable year
the oppressive heel of the black voters in his
unhappy State. If the District should ever
become "Africanized," as. according to Mr.
Simpson, will inexorably follow home rule, he
irIof RpI ooI lAf jo NH1,ara
the electorate Is more lily-like in hue. Mis-
sissppi for example, has long been demon
stratine what heights can be reached when
suffrage and whiteness are inseparable.
J. w. HAYWOOD, JR.
To the Editor of The Star;
In my personal opinion, the Capital Of the
Nation will never have "self-government.' ~
Congress will always dictate the political life
and future of the District.
However, If such a thing as local "selfgov-
ernment" should come to the District residents,
and Negroes were in majority, then the Negroes
should run the District Government, for be-
!ieve in majority rule regardless Of race
And Negroes have proved ans are still proving
themselves to be good politicians.
AS far as segregation goes it is very distaste
full to any race or people, when practiced in
public or private places. However many
Negroes are quite particular, too about their
associates of any race; not merely "one par
ticular race" as Mr.. Simpson implies
Segregation in the District is brought about
mostly because of local customs rather than
legal practices; this too is bad example for
our Capital of the Nation.
J. HENDERSON, JR
To the Editor of The Star:
Mr.. Simpson is clever enough to realize that
a vote for the District is the nrst step toward
turning over control of the United States to
the Negro.
Mr.. Simpson has seen through the trickery Of
the Federal census with praiseworthy acumen.
He knows the figures which show the Negro
makes up 81 per cent Of our population is a
fraud. He knows, too that the 811 per cent
of native white listed in the official figures
is another fraud.
There is little doubt, as Mr.. Simpson pointed
out, that If the citizens of the District Of
Columbia were given the vote the poor tram
pied white man would be at the mercy of the
Negro politician. Witness New York City! Wit
ness Chicago Witness Philadelphia!
But Mr.. Simpson doesn't tell us who this
mystery man is who could deliver the vote of
the Negro In a bloc. j. j. OBRIEN
To the Editor Of The Star:
In answering John A. Simpson, the man
who dares to think for himself and act inde-
pendently does service for his race. For there
is nothing possible to man which industry and
integrity will not accomplish
Segregation should be abolished in any in
stitution that is supported or partially SO by
the tax-paying public. Be generous treat your
fellow man as you would have him treat you,
II the circumstances were reversed. You will
find that the majority Of Negroes don't want
TO fraternize with you.
PAULINE OzWOOD.