Microfilm Reel 229, File 152, "African Americans"

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[column 2] and his family time to become familiar with Washington, although he may have been "fagged out" by the importunities of the office-seeker long before that time.

He may find too that his religous duties may call him to his circuit and he may keep going his rounds until he recuperates sufficiently to stand another bombardment at the hands of his political supporters and seekers after office. Bishop Walters now has our sympathy and six months hence he will be entitled to the commiseration of the public.

He is not a seeker after office for himself but for others. In [?] ble that he must devoted his [?] voice and hypnotic smile upon the heads of the several executive departments? It would seem so.

[column 3] This then is the beginning of a long and bitter fight among the colored contingent of the Democratic Party. It will not be many weeks before this unpalatable dish of dissention will be served to President Woodrow Wilson. Will he recognize as absolute the dictatorship of Bishop Alexander Walters or will he adopt the democratic policy as outlined by the New York Colored Democracy?

There is middle ground though. Will he call in council that elusive, diplomatic, "right side up with care" Dr. Booker T. Washington as the least of three evils, or will he exclaim in disgust, "The plague upon both houses"?

BISHOP WALTER'S BLUNDER

It is reported from Washington that the Democrats, composed of citizens of color are jubilant over the outlook: They believe that President Wilson will oust colored Republicans from office and will install colored Democrats in their places. The telegraphic report to the Richmond, Va. Times-Dispatch is as follows:

Washington, February 27—Local leaders of the colored race are elated over reports current here today that Peter J. Smith, a colored chiropodist originally from Boston, Mass. will be appointed deputy registrar of the treasury in Washington.

Autographed letters from President-elect Wilson to Bishop Alexander Walters, colored, of New York, president of the Colored Democratic National League indicate that the colored race will receive greater recognition from the Wilson administration than from any other in the past.

In order to be near the White House, Bishop Walters has moved his family to Washington and established headquarters at the home of Bishop J. W. Smith, colored, at 1309 R. Street, N. W. He anounced today that he will remain here indefinitely after the new President is inaugurated, and that he intends to get in touch with the executive as soon as the latter can find time to consider appointments.

This sounds "mighty good" to the average colored Democrat, but to our way of thinking it indicates that there are "breakers ahead" for the colored Democratic pilgrims, who have journeyed to Washington with the hope that they may receive favorable consideration at the hands of the distinguished pedagogue, who has been so recently elevated to the presidency of the nation.

The report says further:

The Bishop today proudly exhibited three letters bearing Presidentelect Wilson's signature and written on New Jersey State House letter paper. The next contains anteelection assurances of Mr. Wilson's good will toward the colored race. The second acknowledges receipt of suggestions from the Bishop, while the third was sent in especial reference to an invitation to a meeting of aspiring colored citizens submitted by the Bishop.

The letters as published are as follows:

[column 4] and political blunder. He has done three things: Attracted the attention of every Negro-hater in Washington and the country and thereby enlisted their bitter opposition to the political preferment of the colored leaders; drawn to himself a horde of political office-seekers, who desire the ear of the President, and embarrassed the Chief Executive of the nation in his desire to accord fair treatment to the representatives of one of the kindliest races of people on the face of the globe.

Bishop Walters was evidently in good humor for he is quoted as saying:

"Mr. Wilson is just filled with good will for everybody," said Bishop Walters to the Times-Dispatch representative. "We are confident that he will treat us fairly. If he should make any changes, I feel there is more than a chance of securing the appointment of some good colored men to the government service. Dr. Peter J. Smith I hope to have appointed deputy registrar of the treasury, if any change should be made in that office. It is now filled by a colored man. In fact, the registrar is also a colored man. Both are Republicans, appointed by Mr. Taft. I think Dr. Smith is a Howard graduate. I am not positive. But he is one of our league organizers."

It would seem then that Bishop Walters has openly and smilingly undertaken the job of naming all of the colored leaders who are to be considered by President Wilson as applicants for governmental positions, In this, he will receive the condemnation for failure to "land" coveted positions, instead of either the President or the white Democratic bosses in the respective States.

We look with interest of the time when Bishop Alexander Walters' popularity among the rank and file of his Democratic colleagues will wane like the rays of the setting sun. Already there are "growls" loud and deep and remarks that are unprintable emanating from Chief Wood of New York.

In the meantime, we see or think we see the signs of return of the Dr. Booker T. Washington regime as political referee if we are to accredit the following remark from the distinguished, but wiley chieftan:

Nashville, Tenn., Matrch 1—Booker T. Washington, the colored educator, in Nashville today enroute to the State of Washington, where he will conduct a speaking tour, discussed the attitude of President-elect Woodrow Wilson to the colored race. He said:

"Mr. Wilson is in favor of the things which tend toward the uplift improvement and advancement of my people, and at his hands we have nothing to fear. My belief is that the next President of the United States is one of the best friends of Negro education that has ever occupied the presidential chair."

We take this to mean that Dr. Washington can "come back" when President Woodrow Wilson has become "sick and tired" of the "whole bunch" of office-seekers named by Bishop Walters and the feeling of disgust has been intensified by the attacks made upon the distinguished Bishop by the rank and file of his own colored Democractic organization then he will demonstrate to Dr. Washington's satisfaction that he "is

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No fund can be too small to help. Please do not give money to anyone except those soliciting and wearing the "Children's Home" badge. This work is approved by Gov. Mann, Mayor Ainslie, Dr. J. T. Mastin, Rev. James Buchanan, Judge Richardson and a Committee of Ladies. The work is also endorsed by the Colored Ministers' Conference of the City.

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Mr. Tumulty Private Secy to the President Washington D. C.

Dear Sir:

Reputable Colord men of this Country were startled and blushed for shame where they read the list of Colored men Bishap Walters filed at the White House for appointment. Nearly every one of them has a shady past. James Ross recommended for Minister to Liberia has been a dive keeper. Frank Wheaton recommended for the same place, deserted his wife and family for a white woman of questionible sharacter. Frank Warren also recommended is married

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to a white woman and is personon non grata both to his own race and the whites as a consequence. Napoleon Marshall who the Bishop has asked to be sent to Haiti has had no visible means of support for seven years. Peter Smith recommended for Asst Registrar of the Treasury is a corn doctor who is too lazy to pair corns. Mr Langston slated for the same place is a wife desirter. Fountain Byton who wants to be an Asst District Atty here has had a police Court fine and he aint more than a Coummon police Court lawyer. Look up the record of each man and you will be surprised that a preacher would want to imposed such men upon a Christian President. The Race his had clean men to represent them in office. It requires clean men to help our progress. It was wrong for Bishop Walters to impose such men on a Christian President.

Respectfully O.B. Carter New York 18 W. 67th St.

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Washington, D.C.

March 21th,

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To His Excelency, Woodrew Wilson President of the United States,

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Most Honored Sir.

I leave my race my Partie and my Country and believ you will better the future of my people and build up a strong force of Negro Democracy If you will give the race more small places and less big ones not reduceing the present revenue that is now comeing to the race by, appointments,. This new method would help our Churches our forms, Schools and all others Institutions of our race. And bring about a better feeling beteen the two races that must live together in this Country.

May the Angel of peace guide you in this matter,

Yours Most Truly

Rev. L. C. Moore. Oldest Negro Democrat

802 F St N. W;

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(Tune: Higher Ground)

Wilson's on the White House way, New votes he's gaining every day; In him we are very confident, That he will be our President.

CHORUS

Then lift him up by your hand and help the people in this land, A better man can not be found To lead us up where we can stand.

Our rent and living are very high, Wilson will relieve you and I Make him President, we'11 try, Then the G. O. P. will surely die.

CHORUS--

Now boys, I'll tell what's best to do, Wake up the sleepers on the way, That they may go and vote with you and elect this great man of the day.

CHORUS--

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