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dealing and for every-thing by which I could assist in advancing the
interests of their race in the United States.

Cordially and Sincerely yours,
Woodrow Wilson.

Certainly the hostile Negro sentiment of some who occupy high places in
the Democratic party cannot be considered as expressing the attitude of
the Party towards us. If Democracy means anything at all it must mean
the sharing in the Government of every honest, intelligent tax paying
Citizen, without regard to creed or color.

Surely this is eminently true at a time when every man of every race in
our beloved Country is expected to serve the colors in case of a crisis,
and is needed to insure "preparedness" for our National defense.

It does appear to me that it should be the aim of the National Government
to inspire and intensify the warmest patriotism rather than discourage and
repress the love and zeal of all citizens.

To be officially informed that Negroes cannot be confirmed in big big
Federal positions, such as they have held under former administrations,
no matter how worthy, is to say the least, discouraging. We have waited
long and patiently to know what our Political statue under the Democratic
rule is to be in all parts of this Country. In certain parts of the
Southland a property qualifications was demanded, and we met that, but, to
no avail. Than the Educational test was required and when our illiteracy
was decreased seventy per cent, and when we had met the Educational
qualification we were bidden to stand aside and wait a little longer, in-
stead of being encouraged to register and vote. In many places where
we presented ourselves for enrollment we were ruthlessly turned down.

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