The Negro World

The Indispensable Weekly The Voice of the Autzoned Negro—The Peerless Paper THE Negro World GUARANTEED CIRCULATION 50,000 Reaching the Ways of Negroes Throughout the World ONE GOD, ONE AIM, ONE DESTINY A Newspaper Devoted Solely to the Interests of the Negro Race VOL. X. No. 1 NEW YORK, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1921 PRICE: FIVE CENTS IN GREATER NEW YORK SEVEN CENTS ELSEWHERE IN THE U. S. A. TEN CENTS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES AFRICA THE LAND OF HOPE AND PROMISE FOR NEGRO PEOPLES OF THE WORLD WILL NEGROES ALLOW THE WHITES TO TAKE AFRICA? ARE YOU A SUBSCRIBER? Have you had trouble securing a copy of the paper every week, it is best to subscribe for and we are compelled to discontinue his equity. In scripton for three months, six months or one year, every member of the Universal Negro Improvement Society have a circulation of over five million copies, would more than one dollar a year serving his better interests. Believe more than have been with you would be it within any organization. If you have It is my duty once more to write to you in the interest of Universal Negro Improvement Association. Today we are very much desirous of the neglect and indifference known by Negroes over the burning question of African freedom. News has just come to me that Italian and British capitalists, as also the Governments of these two countries, are about to send expeditions into Africa for exploiting the natural resources of our homeland. The British Government has capitalized a Canadian corporation at $50,000,000 to exploit the Gold Coast, West Africa. General Smuts, with his imperial policy, has won a political victory in South Africa. The signs everywhere in Africa show that preparation is being made everywhere in Europe and among the white people of the world for the domination and exploitation of the great continent. of the Universal Negro Improvement Association have our years been preaching the doctrine of pre- paterness among Negroes everywhere, so as to have them meet the great boom in African activities, and, although we have preached and written to the people, only four millions have answered the call. Today, when the work of Negroes should be organized to take hold of the higher development of Africa, we find ourselves still estranged, still fighting and bickering among one another, while the other races are organized to take to say from us our ancient heritage. Africa, as I have said before, is the richest continent in the world. Her wealth of mineral and other resources have not been touched. N. Europe is preparing to concentrate on the exploitation of the wealth of the so-called Dark Continent. English statesmen are advising Englishmen everywhere to travel into the Crown Colonies of the Empire, and especially in Africa, for settling there and for taking hold of the greatest opportunities presented by these Crown Colonies. It is an undisputed fact that Africa is the ancient heritage of the Negro, and now that the world is reorganizing itself, now that humanity everywhere is endeavoring to find a home in the political strike out for the redemption of his homeland. At this time millions of Negroes are idle and unemployed in different parts of this Western Hemisphere. There seems to be absolutely no hope on this side of the Atlantic. The best advice I can give, therefore, is that all who can afford it should give the necessary support to the Black Star Line Steamship Corp. and the Universal Negro Improvement Association, and enable these two organizations to so lay plans and carry through the program for the ultimate redemption of our suffering race. Let us concentrate on the building up of West Africa. Let us put our energy, our money, our brainz, our all behind the Universal Negro Improvement Association and thus help one great universal movement to succeed in the program of the Negro's economic freedom. Negroes of America, the West Indies, South and Central America should all take it as a pleasure to join hands and hearts together with their African brothers for the redemption of the great Motherland. For three hundred years we on this side of the Atlantic have given our strength, our blood, our all for the making of a civilization that now deprives us of a living chance. Why can't we now use the same energy, the same strength, and shed our blood, if needs be, for the building up of a civilization of our own. As I have said before, Africa is to be the boom of the next decade. When mankind in another ten years speaks of progress, of wealth, and of the newest discoveries, all of this will apply to Africa, the home of four hundred million Negroes. Why should Negroes sit down in idleness? Why should Negroes sleep away into eternity and allow the white man and other races to take the land that God Almighy bequeathed to them? Why should Canadians go thousands of miles away to rob and tralia, or New Zealand for the purpose of exploring other countries? The answer is simply, No. Then why should Negroes tolerate other men and other races going into their country to rob and take away from them that which is their natural right? Men of Africa, men of the Negro race, I ask that you be up and doing. Steel your hearts for any fate, for the day, although long, portends evil, and it is for you to so live and act as to make the journey of life worthy of your own existence. Let us come together now. Rally around the Black Star Line Steamship Corporation. Buy more shares, and buy them quick. Buy them at $5 each. You can buy 5,10,15, 20,30,40,50,100, and 200 shares and thus help us to float a new line of ships that will convey men and materials from this western hemisphere to our Motherland Africa the land of Hope and the land of Promise. Correspondents are requested to write on one side of the paper and sign all communications even if a nom-de-plume is used for publication. Unless these rules are complied with communications will receive no consideration. Correspondents should not use their opinion will interest the public. Unlike our contemporaries we will not charge advertising or other rate for publishing any news item that is of public interest. The Negro World does not knowingly accept questionable or fraudulent advertising. Readers of the Negro World are earnestly requested to invite our attention to any failure on the part of an advertiser to adhere to any representation contained in a Negro World advertisement. EDITOR HEARST ON LIBERIA. Mr. William Randolf Hearst owns a chain of widely circulated newspapers, which have powerfully moulded American public sentiment, usually for the better, but occasionally for the worst. He has in Arthur Brisbane, a brilliant and versatile editor, who is reputed to draw down a salary of $50,000 a year. Mr Brisbane is a widely read and widely informed man and puts things so clearly in his writings that the man in the street does not have to knit his brows and scratch his head in order to understand. And then when Mr Brisbane reads books like Fournier's "Two New Worlds," and "The Electron Theory," and Wells' "Outline of Universal History," he can by his gift of exposition and lutid style interpret the book for the ordinary reader. But Mr. Brisbane is not omniscient. He has not, like Lord Bacon, taken all knowledge for his province. Sometimes he is off in his history and says things that are not so. We recall that seven years ago, Mr. Brisbane attempted to boost and boom "Buckle's History of Civilization." He thought that he had made a wonderful discovery in reading it and he kindly offered this epoch-making book for sale to his readers for 50c. A representative of some paper however, interviewed a famous Harvard philosopher and a famous Harvard historian. He was informed that Buckle's book was the first Buckle's History of Civilization was an easy-making book in its day and generation but that now it had been unknown and was somewhat antiquated. We do not know whether this representative reported his findings, but Mr. Brisbane soon pressed the soft pedal in boosting and booming the book. This was not to Mr. Brisbane's discredit, as it was said that even Homer sometime nods. It only showed that papal infallibility is not to be attached to everything that appears in the powerful chain of the Heart newspapers. These reflections were occasioned by our reading a series of editorials in the New York American for Tuesday, Feb. 8th, under the title "Extraordinary Profligacy with the People's Money." One of the editorials says in part: "The giving of this money to Bakhmetieff as a loan to the Russian people was grotesque enough, but the facts concerning the payment of $5,000,000 to the little Negro Republic of Liberia in Africa are the most grotesque of all. "What do you suppose we let this tiny black government have five million dollars for? No human being could possibly guess in a thousand years. We actually gave that diminitive black government the money to defray the expense of sending a delegation to the League of Nations. Upon what pretense the money of the American people was spent for such a purpose we cannot imagine, etc." What impressed us about the editorial in the New York American was not the searing tone and the contempt which the editor regards the African and the American Negro, but the apalling ignorance of the editors. Liberia has a virgin soil. It abounds in cocoa, coffee, rubber, palm oil, mhogany and ebony. It is an unworked mine of vegetation, is richer in natural resources than any four American States that we could lump together. We suggest that the erudite editor of the American read "The Republic of Liberia," by R. C. F. Monghan, a British Consult, who lived and travelled in Liberia. He says "Liberia in her flora and geology consists of a portion of Africa possessing more attractions for scientists and capitalists than perhaps any other whose resources are known to us, and I feel sure that one day when all that she has of interest and profit shall have been laid bare, some of the greatest and most surprising discoveries will connect themselves with these forests which have hitherto, by their vastness and impenetrability, proved a sealed book to the puny and perfunctory efforts, which so far, men have endeavored to render it." Demosthenes, the Athenian orator said: "I appeal from Philip drunk to Philip sober," and we appeal from the editor of the American, who has not lived in Liberia and knows it not to a British Consul who has lived there and knows it well. Judging from the articles on Hayti, the African and Liberia, which have recently appeared in the New York American, it looks as if Mr. William Randolf Hearst is about to launch an Anti-Negro Crusade. He is evidently a well-meaning but misinformed man. What he needs is not regeneration but more knowledge, enlightenment and more light on the subject. It would look like egotism for us to suggest that he read "The African Abroad," but if his editor-in-chief, Mr. Arthur Brisbane, who has a remarkable faculty for getting the gist of a book and in distilling his knowledge in terse and trenchant language will not take the trouble to read Morgan's "Republic of Liberia," Prof. Frederick Starr's work on Liberia, Major Felix Du Bois', "Timbuctoo the Mysterious," Prof. Frank Boe', "The Mind of Primitive Man," Finot's "Race Prejudice," and Naytaw "Daybreak in Africa," he will see in the African not a growing link between man and the lower animals, but a human being with wonderful possibilities. With Sir Chillin, the African explorer, the discoverer of the gorilla, studied the Mimba closely. And this is what Robert H. Milligan says in his memoirs: "The Chillin had the mind of a scientist and the mind of a historian. He understood the degradation of the African man, but he recognized in him the raw material of the African life." THE NEGRO WORLD, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1921 NO USE OF KNOCKING PROFESSOR! UNLA- CONSTITUTION OF AFRICA LINKING OF NEGRO CONSTITUTION OF THE WORLD MARCUS GARVEY AMERICAN NEGRO CRISIS Sylvester Roed selves is not a finality but a possibility." It would be well for Mr. Hearst to meditate upon these words The fact that Mr. Hearst's paper, The New York American, paid a splendid tribute to Tom Paine, the Black Man's friend, recently, indicates that he has a sense of justice. He only needs enlightenment. RACIAL INSTINCTS VS. REASON. WE closed our editorial on "Consistency Thou Art a Jewel" last week by saying of Mr. Pound's brilliant article in Flint, Saturday Night, on "A Frank Discussion of the Eternally Perplexing Negro Problem," Mr. Pound intimates that the instinct of race 'is based upon something deeper than reason.' Whenever any attitude of the mind, any color prejudice or caste proscription cannot be justified at the bar of reason, an attempt is made to justify it before the bar of conscience by calling it instinctive, etc." Before we can intelligently discuss the value of any race prejudice based upon instinct, we must first go to the bottom and discover what instinct really is. Century Dictionary, after giving "impulse," as the English equivalent of the Latin "Instinctus" goes on to thus define instinct: "A special propensity, in any organized being, but more especially in the lower animals, producing effects which appear to be those of reason and knowledge, but which transcend the general intelligence or experience of the creature; the sagacity of brutes. Instinct is said to be blind—that is, either the end is not consciously recognized by the animal, or the connection of the means with the end is not understood. Instinct is also, in general, somewhat decient in instant adaptability to extraordinary circumstances. The question whether instincts are innate or induced is still a subject of controversy." Dr. E. von Hartmann in his Philosophy of the Unconscious says: "Instinct is purposive action without consciousness of the purpose." Romanes also says: "All instincts probably arise in one or other of two ways. The effects of habit in successive generations, mental activities which were originally intelligent became, as it were, stereotyped into permanent instincts. The other mode of origin consists in natural selection." What we desire the reader to fix in his mind upon is that the Century Dictionary defines Instinct as "A special propensity more especially in the lower animals; the sagacity of brutes." "Instinct" is different from "Intuition" which comes from the Latin "Intueri," look at, consider, which is defined as "Direct or immediate cognition or perception, comprehension of ideas or truths independently of ratiocination, instinctive knowledge of the relation or consequences of ideas, facts or actions." The instincts of the lower animals, which cause birds to fly south, bears to go in their caves and snakes to go into the ground at the approach of winter and causes shad and other members of the "Herring" tribe of fish, to go to the source of streams in schools for the purpose of laying eggs in the spring are far removed from the intellectual, moral, aesthetical and religious intuitions of man. Just as instincts have an animal rather than psychical origin, so the effects of instinctive national and racial prejudices are more often harmful rather than helpful to humanity. The instinct of race, which Mr. Pounds says, "is based upon something deeper than reason" has been regarded by the Bourbons of the south, who have made a God of race, as a divine instinct that was implanted by the Almighty in the human soul. So too before the World War, the nations of the world made a religion of nationalism and regarded patriotism as something that was divine. But Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany, the great schoolmaster of the twentieth century, taught the world that nationalism and patriotism can also be very devilish and diabolical at times. But the Anglo-Saxon sense of racial superiority is nothing new in history. The Egyptians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Persians and Spanish were proud, haughty and arrogant when they were in the ascendancy. The Jews regarded themselves as God's chosen people in the days of the prophets and kings. The Greeks and Romans regarded all other nations but themselves as barbarians. When Jesus of Nazareth told his hearers to love their neighbors as they loved themselves he was asked: "Who is my neighbor." He told the story of the Good Samaritan and thereby revealed an ethical system that transcended race and nationalism. In our idea, nationalism and race instincts are like salt and sugar, a little is necessary to the system, but too much will work incalculable harm. Deprive a person absolutely of salt and he will soon die. Give him too much and he will be predisposed to cancer. Sugar is a food and tonic to the heart. Deprive a person absolutely of sugar and the heart will cease to function. Give a person too much sugar and you will rush him into premature diabetes. The world rebelled against the Germans' assumption of superiority and their calling themselves "Supermen." But they but applied to the other white races, the identical doctrines that the Anglo-Saxon applied to the darker races. With the Teuton, his instinct of racial superiority was "based upon something deeper than reason" the same as the color prejudice and caste proscription of the sunny south. But we do not believe that many persons regarded the instinct of the Kaiser to dominate the world as a divinely implanted instinct. For our own view, we believe that there is something divine; but also a great deal that is devilish in the instinct of race. When one reflects that the instincts to lie, steal, gamble, get drunk, rape and murder are deeper than reason, it by no means follows that race prejudice is justified at the bar of reason by saying that it is any instinct deeper than reason. And it is the mission of civilization to regulate and curb the animal instincts and impulses of man and to enthrone reason rather than passion, blind feeling, blind impulse and blind instinct as the direction force of human activity. led to the philosophy of the unconscious, downing man clutches at a straw. In a course of Noah overtime. Now it is be deeper than reason" idea. Despite all Self," despite E. von Hartmann's "P despite Schopenhauer's attempt to entove reason and ideas, despite Henry Be above ratrocination, we still regard reason's finest gift of man. matter of fact, race prejudice is not so much is taught a child, the same as the multi-political ideas, moral ideals, social customs are taught a child. Racial, national, lives are deeply embedded in human nature child in his early and plastic years and grief sees a big black man come along, back from him or run from him? It is that he is a "Buggah" man, who will eat the child goes to school. He is taught the rest of mankind and is a savage or. Then when the white youth approaches will be socially ostracized, if he associates when the white man or woman shrinks for colored man or woman in the New York shrinking, but a shrinking caused by the white man has been taught that the Negroence when he meets a Negro, he uncle that what he has been taught or has real inferiority or bestiality. With the foreigner. When he comes to A unchised, jim crowed, segregated and co-educated against him and sets a low value it because he has found him standing to hold, just as he has found him the penny the low. Negro in America and South Africa, who priority in the presence of the Caucasian, but because he has been taught from child because the Jim Crow and Disfranchisement of America and the land and others in the south Africa impress his inferiority upon him from early childhood. What of inferiority has had a reflex psychic Negro and the South African and hence. Written to his Highness, the Supreme D. O. Marks recently: "All West Africa is for and all. The fire has kindled and the point." Why are the Negro peoples of the A. by the thousands? Why does it a far, zeal and enthusiasm? The questions. It has removed the stigma of inferiority, awakened the African from the hybrought the black man that he is created as other men. And if that stigma would progress along every line by him we will say that race prejudice is moral if it is instinctive, it is more irrational. sonable is referred to the philosophy of the unconscious. Bourhon caste prejudice like a drowning man clutches at a straw. In ante bellum days, it worked the curse of Noah overtime. Now it is beginning to work "the instincts deeper than reason" idea. Despite all the talk about the "Subliminal Self," despite E. von Hartmann's "Philosophy of the Unconscious," despite Schopenhauer's attempt to enthrone blind will and striving above reason and ideas, despite Henry Bergeson's attempt to rate instinct above ratioscination, we still regard reason as the crowning glory and divinest gift of man. But as a matter of fact, race prejudice is not so much instinctive as something that is taught a child, the same as the multiplication table, religious ideas, political ideas, moral ideals, social customs and manners and style of dress are taught a child. Racial, national, political and religious prejudices are deeply embedded in human nature, because they are taught the child in his early and plastic years and grow up with him. When a little child sees a big black man come along, why does he instinctively shrink from him or run from him? It is because the child has been taught that he is a "Buggah" man, who will eat him up or run off with him. "The child goes to school." He is taught that the Negro is inferior to the rest of mankind and is a savage or cannibal on his native hearth. Then when the white youth approaches manhood, he is taught that he will be socially ostracized, if he associates with colored people. Hence when the white man or woman shrinks from contact with a well dressed colored man or woman in the New York subway, it is not an instinctive shrinking, but a shrinking caused by the association of ideas. The white man has been taught that the Negro is inferior or semi-animal. Hence when he meets a Negro, he unconsciously associates with him that what he has been taught or has read or heard about him, namely, inferiority or bestiality So too with the foreigner. When he comes to America and sees the Negro disfranchised, jim crowed, segregated and socially ostracized, he becomes prejudiced against him and sets a low value upon him, not instinctively, but because he has found him standing the lowest in the American regard, just as he has found the penny the lowest in economic value. And the Negro in America and South Africa, who feels and manifests his inferiority in the presence of the Caucasian, does not do so instinctively; but because he has been taught from childhood that he is inferior and because the Jim Crow and Disfranchisement laws in the southern states of America and the land and other restrictive and proscriptive laws in the south Africa impress his inferior political, civic and social status upon him from early childhood. What sociologists call the stigma of inferiority has had a reflex psychological reaction upon the American Negro and the South African and has exercised a repressive influence. One African wrote to his Highness, the Supreme Deputy, the Right Honorable G. O. Marks recently: "All West Africa is full of Garveyism, illiterate natives and all. The fire has kindled and the flames are seen from a distant point." Why are the Negro peoples of the world flocking to the U. N. I. A. by the thousands? Why does it infect them with religious fervour, zeal and enthusiasm? The questions are answered in a few words. It has removed the stigma of inferiority, restored the Negro his soul, awakened the African from the hypnotic sleep of centuries and taught the black man that he is created in the divine image the same as other men. And if that stigma would be completely removed, the Negro would progress along every line by leaps and bounds. In conclusion we will say that race prejudice is more artificial than instinctive. And if it is instinctive, it is more irrational than rational. THE BROOKLYN MEETING. It is expected that His Excellers visional President of Africa and I Negro Improvement Association w address at the meeting staged by the Academy of Music, Thursday event tited that His Excellency, the Hon. Mar- cant of Africa and President General ment Association will be present and meeting staged by the Brooklyn Division music, Thursday evening, Feb. 17th. It is expected that His Excellency, the Hon. Marcus Garvey, Provisional President of Africa and President General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association will be present and will deliver an address at the meeting staged by the Brooklyn Division in the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Thursday evening, Feb. 17th. LIEUT. ROSTON SAYS GARVEY IS THE GEORGE WASHINGTON OF THE NEGRO RACE Everett, Wash., Feb. 4, 1921. The white members of the Everett Commercial Association received a shock in the address of Lieut. James A. Roston last night. The lieutenant was invited to respond to the toast, "The Negro's future in Commerce." And if the members had any thought of the Negro's shortcomings, they soon began believing different. I wish that a public meeting of our race could have heard Mr. Roston. There were only the lieutenant and two waiters members of the race present. Lieut. Roston said in part: "Mr. President and Members of the Commercial Association: You have invited the here to respond to the toast, The Negro's Future in Commerce." When I received your invitation, my first impression was that a joke was being played, for at previous gatherings of this association, men of my race were invited, and paid to play the part of Rastus and the chicken. I want to impart to you at the start that I am here to respond to the toast assigned me and I shall call a spade a spade. And, should anything I say stalk the skin and irritate, remember it is only the truth. I am also sorry that the committee having this affair in CORRESPONDENCE GERMANTOWN DIVISION CELEBRATES FIRST ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY To the Editor of the Negro World: Please allow us space in our valuable paper to announce the celebration of our first annual anniversary as a division of the U. N. I. A. and A. C. L. held at the Colored Branch of the Y. W. C. A. 6128 Germantown avenue, Sunday, Feb. 6, 1921 1. Opening at 3 o'clock by singing "From Greenland's Ice Mountains," while the U. N. I. A. Band of this Division played the same. 2. Prayer was offered by Chaplain Rev. John M. Johnson. 3. Selection by band. 4. Introductory address by President J. H. Harvey, which was inspiring, giving the history of the division, first being organized at 6077 Boechwood street, Tuesday, February 2, 1920, the residence of our present treasurer and founder of this division, with eleven members, today we are 425 strong with of the unconscious. Bourbon caste lies at a straw. In ante bellum days, time. Now it is beginning to work idea. Despite all the talk about von Hartmann's "Philosophy of the father's attempt to enthrone blind will despite Henry Bergeson's attempt we still regard reason as the crown- nejudice is not so much instinctive as the same as the multiplication table, ideals, social customs and manners. Racial, national, political and re- did in human nature, because they plastic years and grow up with him. A man come along, why does he in- from him? It is because the child "chid" man, who will eat him up or run school. He is taught that the Negro and is a savage or cannibal on his youth approaches manhood, he is uzeized, if he associates with colored or woman shrinks from contact with man in the New York subway, it is not linking caused by the association of aught that the Negro is inferior or ought a Negro, he unconsciously asso- naught taught or has read or heard about when he comes to America and sees segregated and socially ostracized, and sets a low value upon him, not found him standing the lowest in the and the penny the lowest in economic South Africa, who feels and mani- se of the Caucasian, does not do so when taught from childhood that he is and Disfranchisement laws in the land and other restrictive and a impress his inferior political, civic early childhood. What sociologists had a reflex psychological reaction South African and has exercised a success, the Supreme Deputy, the Right All West Africa is full of Garveyism, has kindled and the flames are seen Negro peoples of the world flocking ids? Why does it infect them with ism? The questions are answered in the stigma of inferiority, restored the African from the hypnotic sleep of man that he is created in the divine and if that stigma would be completely along every line by leaps and bounds. Sace prejudice is more artificial than it is more irrational than rational. W. H. F. ency, the Hon. Marcus Garvey, Pro-President General of the Universal will be present and will deliver an an Brooklyn Division in the Brooklyn ing, Feb. 17th. myself the only Negroes in the State of Washington worthy of the temporary association with this body. If I say anything that will give you some light on the future, it may have a tendency to create a better understanding between my race and the members of this association." This was the opening and you can be assured it was a club, for it became still as death. He carried the listeners through the years from 1609 to 1921 and in closing paid this glowing tribute to Marcus Garvey: 'Gentlemen, I must tell you once more that the slogan, "Negro First," has come to stay. You have very often heard it said that the Negro has no rights that a white man is bound to respect unless the black enforces that respect. Marcus Garvey is to me just what George Washington is to every white in the world. The Universal Negro Improvement Association, composed of all the Negroes, 400,000,000 strong, will redeem themselves, whether you wish it or not. Don't forget that the Negro knows he is the equal and, many times, superior to the white man. I hope that my response to the toast assigned me has not your hearty approval. The Negro has raised to the standard of Mafia, Garvey and the red, the black and the green which stands for the redemption of Africa and the Negro. And some day ladies will write in the clear blue sky a Black Cross Nuran Corps, a Legion and a Motor Corps. Having a determination to help make Africa safe for Africans, our country by birthright, as all of the other nations of the world are reorganising—Jews are organising for Palestine. Polish for Poland, Irish for Ireland—Africans should and are organising the world over for a tree and redeemed Africa for Africans 400,000,000 strong. Speaking on the subject of "The Man With a Vision," showing the travels of the Honorable Provisional President of Africa, His Excellency Marcus Carvey, and how he saw the oppression of the Negro on every hand and in every land. Then he had a vision of their spot in the sun that they should occupy, and to do that 400,000,000 Negroes had to be organised, and to fulfill that he organised the U. N. I. A. and A. C. L. and we in Germantown heard the call and answered the call one year ago with eleven voices and today we are crying 425 strong for a free and redeemed Africa, more ships for the Black Star Line Steamship Company and more factories for the Negro Factories Corporation. Introduction of some of the officers of the Division: General Secretary James D. Knight, Treasurer and founder William D. Fishen, Assistant Secretary John Thomas. Ladies' Division. President, Mrs. Mary C Fisher. Vice President, Mrs. Mamie Johnson, Chaplain, John M. Johnson, D. D. Selection by band. The ex-president of the Philadelphia Division and founder of the Black Cross Nurzes, Mrs. Sarah Branch, spoke on the subject, "The Negroes' Responsibility." Rev Samuel Kinney, pastor of the Twentieth and Tlora Streets Christian Church, made a rew remark to encouragement. Selection by band. The president made a short address, introducing to the division one of the parent body and B. W. I. leader in the person of Right Honorable J. D. De- bourg, who held spellbound the audience which crowded the auditorium to its doors. I remain yours for the red, the black, and the green forever. COL. JOHN THOMAS. Ass. Sec. 419 E. Armstrong St. Germantown, Pn. Sunday, Feb. 6, 1921. THE U. N. I. A. USED AS DRAWING CARD BY PRIVATE CONCERNS Jan. 20, 1921. Editor of the Negro World: I desire to inform the officers of Camden, N. J., through your columns that there are two or three men who are using the name of the U. N. I. A. and A. C. L. as a drawing card for their personal gain. There is a shoe repairing shop on or near the corner of Ninth and Walnut street in the Seventh Ward of Camden that is run by Mr. John A. Jackson and J. H. Bell. I have nothing in my heart against these gentlemen, but I desire it to be known that the U. N. I. A. and A. C. L. has no part or share in the shop and will not be responsible for any business transactions conducted by the shop. I beg to remain, truly yours, as ever for the good of the race. J. T. BOWMAN. Ex-President of Division No. 28. 20 South 8th street, Camden, N. J. Reading Notice. The annual meeting of the stock- holders of the United Produce Dealers Association, Inc. came off at the office of the company February 2, 1921. Fifty-four stockholders, representing (in person and by proxies) 888 shares of stock, full paid and non-assessable. were represented. The following directors were unanimously elected for the ensuing year: F. G. Williams, president; John Swan, vice-president; A. A. Johnson, treasurer; J. A. Plummer, secretary; Edward Granady, David Douglas, A. S. Bailey. Special Notice. From and after the 15th day of February, 1921, the office of the company will be at 2547 Eighth avenue. J. A. PLUMMER. Secretary. In lotters of gold, 'Peace on earth, good will toward men, made so by the U. N. L. A.'" (Applause and long cheers.) FRANK S. BROWN. INTERESTING HARLEM NOTES The Church of the Good Shepherd The first annual convention and banquet of the St. Andrews Brotherhood and Auxiliary of the Church of the Good Shepherd, New York, was held on Lincoln's birthday, Feb., 12th, at the Patriarch Hall, 224 West 135th street. Covers were inld for nearly fifty people. Rev. R. E. W. Jack, the assistant to Rev. Dr. Geo. A. McGuire, the rector, was master of ceremonies. The following programme was rendered: Speech by Mr. Solomon Plastja, of Kimberly, Colony South, Africa; speech by Miss Josephine McKenzie; solo by Mr. James Roberts; speech by Mr. Bertram Baker; speech by Mr. E. O. Boddy; speech by His Excellency Rev. Hits G. Tohit; speech by the Rt. Honorable Bav. Stuart; speech by Mr. E. M. Grant; speech by Mr. G. Gordon; speech by Professor W. H. Fierl; His Grace, Dr. George Alexander McGuire, the rector, is Chaplains General of the U. N. L. A., and will return from a successful trip to Cuba, March 1st. MONSTER AUDIENCE AT SUNDAY NIGHT MEETING IN LIBERTY HALL HEAR HON. MARCUS GARVEY FURTHER OUTLINE PLANS, NEEDS AND OBJECTS OF UNIVERSAL NEGRO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Tells of Great Reported Project of British Government to Exploit West Coast of Africa—Canadian Engineer Appointed to Head Expedition, Involving Expenditure of $50,000,000—Country to Be Exploited a Huge Territory, with Population of 6,000 Whites and 6,000,000 Negroes—Wealth of Natural Resources Beyond All Estimate. NEGRO LABOR TO BE EMPLOYED IN MANUAL WORK, BUT HEADS OF ALL DEPARTMENTS WILL BE CANADIANS— PROJECT SHOULD AROUSE NEGROES TO NEED OF HASTENING WORK OF U. N. I. A., AND HEART- EN THEM IN THEIR ENDEAVORS AND IN GIVING IT FINANCIAL SUPPORT. Other Members of Executive Council Speak, Including Solomon Platje—Large Number of Additional Bronze, Silver and Gold Crosses of African Redemption Awarded, and Unusual Number of Subscriptions Made to Black Star Line and Liberian Construction Loan—Mr. Garvey Delivers Farewell Speech Prior to Departure for Panama, Central America and West Indies on Wednesday Evening, Feb. 16th. LIBERTY HALL, NEW YORK. Feb. 13, 1821 — Urged by a tactful yet forceful plea made by the Right Honorable High Chancellor, Rev. Dr G E. Stewart, the people composing the audiences of the monster meeting held in Liberty Hall tonight came forward and manifested keen interest in the program. Such is their interest and confidence in the worthiness of the cause of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, and their determination that, come what may, it shall succeed. The Hon. Marcus Garvey, Provisional President-Gonorol of Africa, delivered another ringing address, which was a continuation or sequel to his masterful effort on the Friday evening immediately preceding. A vast assemblage had gathered to hear him and manifested their appreciation of all he said. Mr. Garvey, in his recent address, has gone beyond the point of merely arousing the enthusiasm of the people in the objects of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, his speeches are now so effective, so stirring, and go so straight to the very heart of his subject, that the people become moved to act—to do things. It is these results that count, and that is carrying the work of the U. N. I. A. forward by kaps and bounds and making it more and more popular with the people everywhere. Mr. Garvey prefaced his address by referring to a clipping taken from a recent issue of a Canadian paper, which gave a detailed report of a new project soon to be launched by the British Government for the exploitation of the West Coast of Africa. This project, the article read, will involve an expenditure of $30,000,000, and will begin some time in the early spring of this year. A Canadian engineer will be placed at the head of the expedition. The manual labor to be done by the expedition will be turned over to Negroes, but all other work will be done by the Canadians, whom the British Government wish to favor in the work of exploitation. The country that is thus to be the object of the Englishman's newest activities, and which he desires to develop for his own benefit and gain, is a vast territory comprising over three hundred miles of sea coast and extends inland the same distance with a population of only 6,000 whites to 6,000,000 Negroes. Its natural wealth in mineral and vegetable resources are said by the British authorities to be beyond all estimate. Tuesesanta, Mr. Garvey pointed out, should arouse Negroes the world over, as never before, to renewed determination and to redouble their efforts in the great work of the U. N. I. A. for the redemption of Africa: for if progress is not rapidly made by us from now on, it may be too late for us to regain our motherland and we will all be doomed. He said that Africa was ours by right divine; that we should go and take what is ours and not sit idly by and let others take it from us. All in all, the address closely followed along the line of Friday night's address, excepting that it was along a slightly different branch of the topic, and descended from generalities to particulars. The two addresses (which are given in this issue in full) should be read together as one, and cannot fall to give added rest and inspiration to all whose belief in the hope and salvation of the Negro lies in the redemption of Africa. Prof. W. H. Farris and Mrs. Henrietta Vinton Davis made short addresses. These were characteristic of the intellectuality of the two speakers, and were well received by their auditors. Mrs. Davies was followed by the Rt. Hon. Chancellor Dr. Stewart, after which a short address was delivered by Mr. Solomon Platje of Kimberly, South Africa. Immediately following Mr. Carvay's speech bronze, silver and gold process were awarded and platinum ones, the bronze of those who had subscribed to the *Laborar Constructions* Leaf in sums ranging from $10 to $100, $100 to $500 and $500 to $1,000 and over. Quite a number of individuals received these crosses, and from all appearances and indications, it is the belief of the Executive Council that within the next few months the total amount required for this purpose (the Liberian Construction Loan) will have been secured. Owing to a change in plans, the Provisional President General of Africa announced that he would postpone until Wednesday night, February 16, the delivery of his farewell address prior to his departure for Panama, Central America and the West Indies. As customary, the meeting was opened with music by the Black Star Line band, the reading of the Scriptures and an appropriate musical program in which Madame Lulu Frasier Robinson was the star, as soprano soloist. HON, MARCUS GARVEY SPEAKS. Hon Marcus Garvey spoke as follows: Before I enter into the burden of my speech tonight I desire to read a newspaper clipping that comes to me from Canada, revealing the activities of the British and Canadian government in the designs on the explication of Africa. In reading the clipping I will do so with a heart full of sorrow because of the inactivity and the careless indifference t' e Negro has shown towards his own interests while others alien to him have been busying themselves organizing for the purpose of taking away from and depriving the Negro of all that is belonging to him. Again I must say, as I have often said, that Negroes are the most lazy, the most careless and indifferent people in the world, and it simply sickens one sometimes to feel that he is identified with a people who cannot see while the whole world is seeing and realizing in its own interests. I will read the clipping and I will comment afterwards. (He then read the news article, as follows): MUCH CANADIAN MATERIAL TO BE USED General Stewart Tells of Great Contract Secured in Gold Coast. British Government Entrusts Vast Project to Soldier Railway Builder. Harbor Works of First Magnitude Are to Be Constructed. Fifty Million Dollars in All to Be Spent on the Project. BY LUKIN JOHNSTON Fifty million dollars will be entrusted by the British Government to the Canadian firm of Stewart & MacDonnell, headed by Major-General J. W. Stewart, C.B., to be spent on vast engineering works in the Gold Coast Colony, West Africa. General Stewart returned from England on Monday evening after making final arrangements for the carrying out of the first unit of the great harbor works at Takoradi. This unit will cost $17,000,000, and will take from five to six years to complete. The fact that this huge undertaking has been committed to the hands of a Canadian firm of engineers is a matter for congratulation to the Dominion, but it has much deeper significance than appears on the surface. It is the first concrete evidence that the British Government is ready and anxious to recognise and develop the true economic and imperial unity of the British Empire. "I am weary of the cry of 'Australia for the Australians!' Canada for the Canadians!' and on so," Viscount Milner, until recently Secretary of State for the Colonies, is reported to have said on one occasion, "Why should Canadians stay at home? Let Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders and South Africa realize how and always that the crown colonies of the British THE NEGRO WORLD, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1921 DR. 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General Stewart sat in his office in the Winch Building and discussed this great project in West Africa, nearly 2,000 miles distant from his own home. It is a plattitude to say that General Stewart is a remarkable man. Any one who has followed his career, particularly during the war, when he was in command of the Canadian railway construction troops, must realize that here is a man of most unusual capacity. With the quiet voice and retiring manner of the student rather than the man of action, General Stewart talked calmly in millions while he told of the vast project which he and his associates will direct. The Gold Coast colony is a huge territory lying between the British colony of Togoland and Nigeria on the east, and Ivory Land on the west. Roughly speaking it has a coast line of 350 miles and extends toward the hinterland of Central Africa for a distance of 300 miles. Its population consists of 6,000 whites and 6,000 Negroes. The value of its natural resources is beyond estimate. Even today 400,000 tons of manganese are shipped annually from the colony. There are great forests of mahogany; there are gold and silver and mines and immense stretches of tropical country which in years to come will produce crops of rubber, rice, sugar and cocoanuts of much value. Today all these things which may be turned to good use for man's welfare are either inaccessible or undeveloped. To a Canadian firm it has fallen to make the first bit more in developing the Eldorado of equatorial Africa. The first unit which will be constructed under the supervision of General Stewart's firm comprises a breakwater one and a half miles long. It will protect the area decided upon for the harbor of Takoradi from the prevalent western winds and currents. Within this harbor will be dredged a deepwater harbor of a minimum depth of 32% feet. To an outsider such a vast project must be of great interest. To those directly concerned, as are Canadians, it is a matter not only of interest but of great commercial potentialities. General Stewart states that, as far as possible, Canadian material and equipment will be used in the work. Canadian cars, steam shovels, locomotives, cement and iron will be shipped in immense quantities, while British Columbia Douglas will have an important place in the array of material needed. The first cargo of B. C. timber will be shipped from Vancouver as soon as a vessel is available. B. C. for African Products Helps which carry to the Gold Coast these vast stores of rolling stock and equipment will return laden with the IMPORTANT NOTICE TO AGENTS For several weeks we carried a notice in these columns that under no circumstances will papers be sent to any agent who does not pay for his or her supply regularly each week. Some agents have been ignoring this weekly payment requirement, and are expecting us to forward papers to them every week. We are again warning these agents that their supplies will be cut off if payments are not made regularly each week and their back accounts paid up in full immediately. It will be useless to expect papers unless this is done. Orders must be sent in to reach this office not later than the Friday one week preceding the day of publication (Saturday) in order to be effective for current issue, otherwise there will be a week's delay before they are filled. Be sure and make your payments every week in order to avoid interruption of your weekly supply. Agents who have not been making their remittances regularly need not write this office to inquire why papers are not sent to them. We have been told that the very agents who will not pay for their papers are telling their customers that they cannot get them because of carelessness in their office. For the benefit of those customers, we shall publish a list in those agents who do not pay for their papers and have had their supplies cut off. produce of Africa. Manogany, cotton, rubber and other produce will come back to Canada in exchange, and there will be openings for the building up of a valuable export and import trade. While for the most part Negro labor will be employed, the heads of departments will be Canadiana, most of them at present engaged with Mecara. Foley, Welch & Stewart, in this province. The first party of thirty officials will leave British Columbia in time to reach the Gold Coast by April. In charge of the work for the first year or so will be Hon. Angus MacDonnell, a well-known resident of British Columbia. Probably in the autumn General Stewart will go out and take charge when the plant is assembled and ready to start operations. It will be of interest to many British Columbians to learn that Admiral Sir John Parry, K. C. B., known in British Columbia waters as Commander Parry, in charge of the hydrographic survey vessel Egeria until 1914, has been working with Mr MacDonnell in the Gold Coast on the preliminary survey work for the undertaking. He has been of the greatest assistance, says General Stewart. General Guglsburg, the governor of the colony, is also a Canadian, his wife being the sister of Miss Eva Moore, who was here recently. It is to General Gugglsberg probably as much as to any other man that Canada owes the honor which has fallen to her, for he has shown himself keen from the first to see the methods employed by Canadians in France adopted in the country over which he rules. Mr. Garvey Comments. Commenting on the article, Mr Garvey said: Not longer ago than last Sunday night, I believe, I told you that we had but very little time to work in, for the next six months would be eventful in the life of the Negro; and probably some of you went away and you forgot about it. Just at this time the entire bankrupt states and nations of Europe are making a mighty and desperate effort to get hold of new fields for exploitation. I told you on several occasions that Europe no longer offers a chance or opportunity to any of the great powers for exploitation. Europe is over exploited and Asia is keenly protected by Japan, hence no encouragement is offered for those who desire new fields for exploitation in Asia. The only part of the world left then is Africa. Africa during the war and Africa immediately after the war—I am speaking of native Africa—did absolutely nothing to protect its own interests. No effort was made to establish political rights and ownership, hence the white bankrupt world saw the chance, saw the opportunity to concentrate on the exploitation of Africa. No longer than a couple of weeks ago Italy published through the newspapers a similar news item which revealed the fact that Italian capitalists backed by the Italian government were about to open up new spheres and fields of exploitation in Africa similar to this Canadian and British project. What does it mean? It means that the last hope—the Best strength of the Negro is being torn from him, and when it is gone, it is as well as he says his prayers and go home to his God. The words of Lord Milner that the slogan of Australia for the Australians and Canada for the Canadians and New Zealand for the New Zealanders is all boish and that these Colonials—those people of the great dominions—should realise that the Crown Colonies of the Empire belongs to them as much as it is belonging to other Britsheras—is very significant. It is an encouragement to those colonials to leave their barren spheres and go into the more productive spheres of the Brown Colonies where Great Britain holds sway and dominion. Simultaneously with this project of sending out these Canadians with a capital of $20,000,000 to lay the foundation for the exploitation of the Gold Coast, they have made the greatest Negro hater in the British Empire. Winston Spencer Churchill, Secretary of the Colonies. Winston Spencer Churchill just a couple of days ago was made Secretary for the Colonies. Those of you who have been Elegant Thin Model Watch This Beautiful Men's and Boy's Watch is perfect for your family. It is lightly padded and flashed case-see what and set- Open fire-standard adjustment. This is a real time piece at a real bargain. C.A.C. Enter Now SEND NO MONEY Just your name and ad- dress only $2.90 enclosed. Pay the payment at this location Lovely Watch Co. 8 W. 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They then admit that the wealth will the riches of the Gold Coast passes all the estimate, and that all to be theirs. Because Negroes have been lazy and inexperient for 300 years. The wealth that you desire to bring you food and clothing—the wealth that belongs to you all down and allow another man to take it away from you. Talk about calling on God Almighty, talk about praying to the Lord Jesus Christ. That has God Almighty into Jesus Christ to do with the gold dust on the Gold Coast? What has God Almighty to do with a corporation capitalized at 500,000,000. God Almighty in the Creator of the Universe. He did his Job thousands of years ago. He created the Universe and gave a portion of it to you. If you allow someone else to take a from you you ought to die. And did just the situation now. Liberty Hall Medsage. Now I want to send this message from Liberty Hall. It is a question of the survival of the fittest, and if the people of America, the West Indies and this civilized Western world down for another five years as they have set down for the years past they are doomed, because the world organized as it is now has no marry for work and unprepared men. America as she reveals herself becomes more prejudiced towards Negroes every day. Canadians for the first time are going 1,000 miles away. What does it mean? I mean a new grasp on Africa, and whatsoever we have to do we must do now—now or never. They say it will take six years for them to build up to selfless the project that they have. I pray it will keep them that long. I pray God will give 400,000,000 men strength enough to go out and conquer the lake Africa. I want you to note how the white man works. This man who is to direct operations on the Gold Coast is a valuable man; he is the master mind. What is he doing? He is doing just what the American Government did a few years ago when it started to build the Panama Canal. They kept the engineering genius until all was prepared for them. The man of the white man is to work Africa with the labor of the Negro. They say they are going to use Negro laborers in making the Gold Coast sanitary and safeable for the white man, and when these white men send a message back that everything is well, others will follow with their mighty force. West Indian Negroes were sent to for work in the swamps and bushes of Panama aged when they had made the place sanitary it was then that the white American engineers under the leadership of General Goethals went out and built the Panama Canal. And so they have a design again to use Negro laborers in the Gold Coast to make new place sanitary and habitable and those other Canadians will go in large numbers and occupy the land. If tell you men, there will be a town on some day. Some people think I am made British; some people think that I am not white. I am neither anti-Christ nor anti-white. I am producer, and I want to say this from Liberty Hall tonight—some the world knows. South Africa shall be won for the white man only when Marvin Garrett with 400,000,000 lay down their arms. (Oceana). It is my last hope that will give the last drop of my blood that hope. When it is done, I hope as previously as the missionaries can get with a body full of blood and with all means. It means that American will THE SHIP The ship to be purchased by the Black Star Line to sail for Africa on or about the 2nd of April with men and materials, providing £150,000 can be raised by the 10th of March. Will all Negroes who desire to help themselves send in and buy shares now to make the sailing of the ship possible? This ship will be re-named the S. S. Philia Wheatly, after the money to pay for her has been subscribed by Negroes. take advantage of the Crown Colonies means that Africa is the hope of the white man. But before Africa was the hope of the white man Africa was created the home of the black man. And it is a question of a man proving himself fit to live. I say to you in here tonight that if you are fit you will live, if you are not you will die. away and as they are prepared to go 9,000 miles away to rob what is not theirs. I am prepared to go 15,000 miles to stop one taking away from me what belongs to me. (Cheers!) Some of us are made up too cowardly. There is no place in the world for cowards. What right has Winston Spencer Churchill to stand up mental Botha Smuts stands for a white South Africa Smuts stands for South Africa as a part of the British Empire. The elections inudged in the other day brought out a rivalry between himself and Gen Hertzog, the leader of the Nationalist party of South Africa Gen Hertzog a deser to have an independent South Africa a port of the Empire of Great Britain to back him and his government should the natives attempt to take advantage of the establishment there of a free and independent South Africa. Because of his campaigning tactics in that direction many of the Nationalists who would have otherwise voted for an independent South Africa voted for an Prove Your Fitness. We of the Universal Negro Improvement Association are calling upon you to prove your fitness God Almighty created you men, he never created you weaklings or puppets God Almighty bequeathed to you the same rights as he bequeathed to other men. It is for you 400,000,000 Negroes of the world to go out, look at the world and demand your place in the world (Cheers.) But how can you do it. Englishmen and Canadians and Frenchmen and Italians do not go about things they want in a half-hearted manner, they do not only talk about it, but they go about it; and whilst we have been talking here in this whole-hearted manner for four years, what have we done? We have not subscribed the $10,000,000 capital of the Black Star Line; we have not even subscribed $2,000,000 to the Liberian Construction Loan. How do we expect it to win? Over night the Canadians got $10,000,000. It is not a case of your having it quite a different thing; but you have it as much as they have it, and if you have not got it it is your fault. You are to get it from the same source they got it. You had it and what did you do with yours? You gave it back to them. How long will this slackness continue among Negroes? I wish I could convert the world of Negroes overnight to the tremendous possibilities of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. The things I have dreamed of; the things I foresaw four years ago are now coming true and the people I preached to. I talked to, I wrote to have not helped to realize the dream. It pains me every every moment of the day when I see Negroes losing the grasp they should have on their own. You of Liberty Hall I must ask you to go out as missionaries and preach this doctrine again of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. Let all the world know that this is the hour; this is the time for our salvation. Prayer alone will not save us; sentiment alone will not save us. We have to work and work and work if we are to be saved. I would not spend one minute with you if I were to preach a sermon to you because Jesus Christ preached his sermon nearly two thousand years ago which converted me. What I want you to understand is not so much preaching about beatitudes, but it is the preaching about your bread and butter that will cause you to live whilst you are down here. Jesus Christ preached and taught the beatitudes and every man born in the Christian dispensation ought to know and realize it. The time now is to preach the beatitude of bread and butter. I have contributed my bit in preaching this doctrine. What is the idea of men going 9,000 miles away? For fun. Just to see some new god? No! For what? To see gold, to see all the minerals, the copper, iron, gold, rubber and everything that is of material value. That is why they are going 9,000 miles THE MISSING MEN OF THE WORLD THE NEGRO WORLD, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1921 away and as they are prepared to go 9,000 miles away to rob what is not theirs. I am prepared to go 15,000 miles to stop some one taking away from me what belongs to me. (Cheers!) Some of us are made up too cowardly. There is no place in the world for cowards. What right has Winston Spencer Churchill to stand up in the Guild Hall, or in Caxton Hall or in the Royal Albert Hall, or anywhere in London, and tell me and tell my brothers that they should not have the country that God Almighty gave them. What right has he to say that he believes such a thing? But if he believes it, it is for me to disprove that right; and that is just what we are organizing for Negroes, understand, there are 400,000,000 of you in the world, and if you are too cowardly to stand up for what belongs to you, if you are going to let 60,000,000 Anglo-Saxons take away, that which God Almighty gave you, you ought to die! But here is one man (the speaker here refers to himself) who will measure arms with and meet any Anglo-Saxon anywhere, at any time. Every day and night I feel sure I will meet him and bring away what belongs to me and let him go on his way. That is the determination I want each and every one of you to make up in your minds, for it's your last chance. 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HARRIS 817 South 81st Street Camden, N. J COLLEGE Pastor of the First Congregational Church of San Francisco, Cal., Enlightens White Audience. Rev Dr James Gordon of San Francisco Cal. answered the following questions on the Negro, on Wednesday evening, January 12th, 1921, to an audience of over 2,000 white men and women and about 25 Negro men and women. (Q.) What's the difference between a white and a Negro Mason? (A) The only difference is the color of the skin of both men. (Q.) Are we threatened with an African uprising in the U. S. A? (A.) The world is alarmed over the Marcus Garvey movement to establish an Ethiopian kingdom. Mr. Garvey is a great agitator (he then read a letter from an American Negro then. That the American Negro loves America and all he asks is social equality and equal rights." The learned gentleman then stated that the old slave Negroes are dying out, and the new Negro of today whom we educate as a man and whom we tell that he's a man is today working for a man's part. This learned gentleman also stated that he's a great reader and has read a number of books, but I must state that he handled the U. N I. A. and A. C. L. movement with diplomacy and to quote the words of one of our members who was present. That he handled Mr. Garvey with velvet gloves." This Ameri- Negro who wrote that letter also stated that the American Negro was a equality without contact. This Negro asks for the social and right equality, which would give him the right to be governor of any state or president of the U. N. All that day over come. Would the white race of America be governed by a Negro? Can there be social and right equality without contact? I say no, a thousand times no! You are but a journeur here. I must also state that a committee was appointed by the S. F. Division to cover the gentleman's speech and I think 29 per cent of the Negroes present were members. (Dr James Gordon is a white preacher!) B. W. WILSON. Sec. S. F. Division No. 148 FREDERICK DOUGLASS HOS PITAL OF PHILADELPHIA CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY The twenty-fifth anniversary of the Predrick Douglas Memorial Hospital and Training School will be celebrated at the Olympic Theatre, Philadelphia, on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 20, at 2:30 p.m. Many civic organizations will turn out. The Masonic Band: Miss Margaret Jackson, of Ardmore, Pa.; the Female Quartet of the Holy Trinity Baptist Church; the Zion Wesley Choir, Prof. O. A. Clarke director; the Mt. Pigash Church Choir, Prof. Edw Seamon, director. will render an elaborate program. Rev Dr. W. O. Graham will preside Rev. Dr. Pevacea O'Connell, of Morgan College, Baltimore, Md., will deliver the principal address. Other addresses will be delivered by Dr John P Turner president of the National Medical Association. Dr G. K. 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January 31st was the birthday of Thomas Paine, the master mind of the American Revolution, who has justly been called "The Great Commoner of Mankind." His pamphlet on "Common Manse," which reached a circulation of over one hundred thousand, converted George Washington to the cause of the colonists, and paved the way for the Declaration of Independence. William Cobbett said of the famous Declaration that "whoover wrote it, Thomas Paine was its author." But black men should remember that Thomas Paine's first article on "Justice and Humanity" was an eloquent presentation of the cause of the slaves. Paine also wrote or inspired an anti-slavery clause in the celebrated Declaration, which was struck out. Tom Paine's anti-slavery essay was printed on March 8, 1775. This was thirty-five days before the first American Anti-Slavery Society was organized in Philadelphia, Pa. Eight months before the celebrated Declaration of Independence was signed, Tom Paine sent out his own Declaration of Independence, which ends thus: "And when the Almighty shall have blest us and made us a people dependent only on him then may our first gratitude be shown by an act of continental legislation, which shall put a stop to the importation of Negroes for sale, soften the hard fate of those already here, and in time procure their freedom." This is how the paragraph on African slavery, which Paine either wrote or insulted and which was stricken out of the American Declaration of Independence, begins "He (the Briton) has waged cruel war against human nature itself, violating its most sacred rights of life and liberty of a distant people who never offended him, captivating and carrying them into slavery in another hemisphere, or to incur miserable death in their transportation hither, etc." On November 2, 1779, George Bryan introduced an act into the Pennsylvania Assembly, providing for the abolition of slavery. The act passed March 1, 1780. According to tradition, Tom Paine, the clerk of the Assembly, was the real author of the act. On March, 1780, Tom Paine left Paris for England. The day before he miled, he thus wrote a Philadelphia friend, "I despair of seeing an abolition of the internal traffic in Negroes. We must push that matter further on your side of the water." And now we come to real history. Tom Paine first challenged the Bible, when it was quoted as endorsing slavery. Conway, on page 203 of the second volume of his "Life of Thomas Paine," says: "Soon after his arrival in the country, when he found African Slavery supported by the Old Testament, Paine had repudiated the authority of that book; he declares it ablished by 'Godpeel light,' which includes man-stealing among the greatest crimes." History has it that Tom Paine first became unpopular because of his reputed infidelity. But it was not so. On page 300 of the second volume of the work we have just quoted, Conway says: "The Rights of Man" had become so antiquated in Napoleon's France that Yorke found Palne's name odious on account of his anti-slavery writings, the people "nasorbing to his espousal of the rights of the Negroes of St. Domingo the resistance which Leclerc had experienced from them." On page 244 Conway says: "That the United States, under presidency of Jefferson, should stand aloof from the struggle of the Negroes in St. Domingo for liberty, cut Palne to the heart." On page 408 Conway says: "Paine's last letters to the President are characteristic. One pleads for American intervention to stay the hand of French oppression among the Negroes in St. Domingo; for the colonization of Louisiana with free Negro laborers." Two grateful Negroes traveled 25 miles on foot from New York to New Rockefeller on June 16, 1809, following the body of Tom Palne to its last resting place. But great as were Paine's services to this country and to the anti-slavery cause, he is not a popular American hero as Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, Lincoln and Roosevelt are. In the first place, historians of the abolition movement overlooked his powerful anti-slavery document which was published in 1775. Then Leslie Stephen's "History of English Thought in the Eighteenth Century" circulated libels against Paine which were republished in the "Recollections and Impressions" of Mr. O. B. Frothingham. It was reserved for Moncure Daniel Conway in his "Life of Thomas Paine" to correct these libels against the real Father of the American Revolution and the real pioneer of modern democracy. His "Rights of Man" caused him to be outlawed by the British Government. His "Age of Reason" and "Delusion" brought down on him the condemnation of the clergy. He was branded as an atheist and infidel. But while Paine saw defects in the theological dogmas of his day and did not worship the clergy and priesthood, he was far from being an atheist. As Conway says: "Paine recognises a deity only in the astronomic laws and intelligible order of the universe and in the corresponding reason and moral nature of man. Like Kant he was filled with duty by the starry heavens and man's sense of right." Paine wrote: "When we contemplate the immensity of that being who directs and governs the incomprehensible Whole, of which the unimportant ten of human sight can discover but a part, we ought to feel shame at calling such poetry signify the word of God. We did not make ourselves; we did not make the principle of actions which we discover and agree but cannot alter." Gourier says: "The only suppression of God is when he suppresses the human sight." THE NEGRO WORLD, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1921 THE MEMORIAL CEREMONY A UNIT OF BLACK CROSS NURSES OF THE U. N. I. A. POPULATION OF BRAZIL ed from the Brazilian Embassy and the article entitled "Colby Tour Allayed Latin Suspicion," which appeared in The New York Times of last Friday: "In The New York Times for Jan. 28 appears a letter from its correspondent. William H. Crawford, concerning Secretary Colby's visit to South America in which he makes statements concerning Brazil which convey a distinctly wrong impression. He says: 'The conditions in Brazil are peculiar. In the southern part the predominating population is German. Whole colonies and provinces are practically of Teutonic origin. . . . Nearer the Amazon about 85 per cent of the population are Negroes.' As he mentions no other race elements, he leaves the impression that the whole population is either German or Negro. "The total number of people in Brazil, according to the census which has just been taken, is about 31,000,000. Brazil was once a Portuguese colony and the great majority of her people are of Portuguese descent. It is estimated that about 12 per cent of the population are Negroes. These are concentrated largely in the four central States of San Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Geraes and Bahia, especially the latter. In the States to the north of Bahia and particularly in the two great States in the Amazon Valley, Paran and Amazonas, the Negro element is so small as to be negligible. Mr. Crawford's statement that 'nearer the Amazon about 85 per cent. of the population are Negroes' is as misleading as it would be if one who had been writing about the thousands of Irish in New England should say, 'Nearer California about 50 per cent. of the population are Negroes.' "There is a widespread misconception as to the German population of Brazil. It is true that in three States of the extreme south—Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná, and Santa Catharina—there is considerable German blood, but the combined population of these three States, including both the German and the non-German element, is only about 10 per cent. of the total population of the country. Furthermore these people are not immigrants who have recently come from Germany. They are for the most part native Brasilians, and are the children or grandchildren or even the great grandchildren of immigrants who were induced to settle in Brazil by the Emperor Dom Pedro between 1840 and 1850. In numbers and influence, they do not begin to compare with the Italians, hundreds of thousands of whom have migrated to Brasil and among "whom are many of Brasil's wealthiest and most prosperous citizens." "In the period of thirty years ending in 1917 the number of Poles who emigrated to Brazil was 50 per cent greater than the number of Germans, the Austro-Hungarians outnumbered the Germans, the Spanish immigrants were almost eight times as numerous as the German immigrants, while the Portuguese were more than twelve times as numerous as the Germans. When Mr. Crawford's resounding statement that 'whole colonies and provinces are practically of Teutonic origin' is analyzed in the light of all the facts it is seen that the impression of Teutonic predominance which he conveys is as ill founded as is his impression of Negro preponderance in the Amazon Valley, where Negroes are almost never seen. "The exception which is here taken to Mr. Crawford's remarks is confined to the statements above mentioned. What he says about the impression created by Mr. Colby, the cordiality of his reception and the significance of his mission, entirely agrees with the reports that come to the Embassy from Brazil."—N. Y. Times. the works of creation, and that representations we feel in ourselves to be actions and disposition to do good ones." Now a man who had such little conception of Deity might not be a strifeful orthodox Christian, but certainly he was not an atheist or infidel. More likely he was the only wholly atheist. BRUCE GRIT'S COLUMN One or two passengers 30c. first half mile, 10c. each additional quarter mile. Three or five passengers 40c. first half mile, 10c. each additional sixth mile. Waiting time, 10c. each 4 minutes. Sailings with cargo and passengers from New York on or about the 27th March, 1921, at 3 P.M. Other ships of the Line will sail with cargo and passengers on or about the 2nd of April, 1921, at 3 P.M.; May 8th at 3 P.M.; May 29th at 3 P.M.; June 12th, 3 P.M.; June 26th, 3 P.M. Sailings thereafter will be announced later. It is just possible that the Anglo-Japanese treaty, which expires this year, will not be renewed in the form in which it was originally drafted. Of course there is no significance whatever in this move on the part of great Britain, to subrogate this treaty or to amend it. As the case may be a clause in the existing treaty inhibits Great Britain from taking sides against Japan in any war in which she may be engaged with any other nation—America for instance—so that if Japan and America should engage in war at any time in the future, England would maintain a strict neutrality—perhaps. Soon the Church of Rome, through its Bishops in various parts of the world, will put the seal of its disfavor upon the acts of the Sinn Féiners in Ireland, who are now making "reserve effort to secure the indifference of that country from British domination by force of arms and inlaw methods, which do not appeal to the head of "Mother Church." Rome will in due time get the hint from England, and then will follow the usual appeal to the faithful duly signed, sealed and delivered unto the Saints. The foehest diplomat in European politics is Great Britain. Watch developments for the next few months and see things happen. "And there shall be wars and rumors of wars, etc., within a very short period of time the days of war will again, be let loose in Europe, and the battle ground will be Poland; whether it will be extended to other zones and enmeshed other nations who have already been STAND: 1231st St. & Lenox Avenue. N. W. Corner bled white by the late world war, remains to be seen. The world is in truval, and it is still true that those who put their faith in the sword as a conquering and final argument in the settlement of disputes among nations, shall perish by the sword. Before world peace becomes a certainty a great many nations will have perished to rise no more as world powers. The strength of those nation who are now boasting of their prowess and power, is their greatest weakness. Home little Samson of a nation is going to rise up and slay those modern Gollaths, and then—the deluge. The Lion reposing in his strength makes no display of his power, but man, proud man, when clothing with a little brief authority, cuts such fantastic figures before high Heaven that he makes the Angels weep. Dreadnaughts, standing armies, aeroplanes and all the latest modern devices for murdering mankind only discover the savage in man, and the evil in his heart. These things are opposed to peace and good will among men, and it is in the European nations only who have cultivated the desire and taste for destroying their fellow men by these methods, and they will perish by these hideous instruments of death. In the last analysis, because their object and purpose is the conquest of the world by these formidable death dealing instruments, and their large standing armies of men, trained to maim and kill their brothers. "War Is Hell," and those who engage in it know this better than those who only encourage it, and write about it. The Republican Party managers have discovered, after a close and careful The Mt. Clemens Hotel and Mineral Baths Under new management. Open the year round for treatment of Rheumatism in all its forms and all forms of Nervous Diseases. Henry Lightbourne, Prop. in Well No. 17 of BURKE, Mich. Phone 171. ONE: 103th St & Lenox Avenue, B. W. 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The reorganisation of the party will begin in the Southern States, and when the organisation will have been affected, a demonstration will be given to the country in 1824, when it will be shown that the Negro has been as thoroughly eliminated and shorn of political power as a Jaybird in the innermost reaches of the heated Hance on a hot day in August. There are thousands of white men in the South who will join the reorganized Republican Party on the condition that the Negro is given second place, and to a man up a tree it looks very like the Negro is going to get second place without asking for it, because he is not strong enough commercially, financially, industrially, socially nor otherwise, to demand, take and keep first place. These are the things being threed out by party leaders who are now hebnbobbing with the best elements of the white race in the Southern States. White men are very largely Democratic in the South, because the Negroes, who are in some states largely in the majority are Republicans, and would in fair elections get the offices, and exercise the power of majorities in their several communities. Under the new arrangement now in process of incubation the power of the Negro voter will be considerably curtailed and the Negro leader, like Othello, will soon be "without an occupation." The party managers have already begun to prepare for the succession in 1924, and the Negro has been the victim of every compromise his party has ever made since it gave him the right to vote. He is to again be sacrificed in the years ahead of us, by those who have frequently led him as a sheep to the slaughter, and feasted on the sheep. Negro political equality and so-called citizenship are two of the highest jokes in "our" political system. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mrs Caroline Pinder wishes to announce the graduation of her daughter Winifred from the Jamaica High School, Jamaica. L. I. Miss Pinder is now employed as stenographer by the U. N. I. A. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs Arnold F Clarke, No. 547 Warren Street, Brooklyn, on the 5th instant. The mother and child are doing well. Both parents are members of the U. N. I. A. WORKINGS OF THE LUNCH AUX. OF BOSTON BY THE U. N. L. A. A. Boston, just now. The meeting of the Ladies meeting at 786 Trump Street, the U. N. L. A. A. & A. C. L., was called to order by the Ladies. It was opened with singing by the Lady Chapman. Noble were enrolled. We had A. A. with the ladies giving the thoughts. Ruth Hyllen was volunteer nurse, agger, assisted by Mrs. Catherine Mrs. Seymour. An item of the memorial of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the University Division of the U. N. L. A. & A. K. L. will be sent in fortnightly. Members fully yours, J. MARIE Corresponding Beneath LUNGS WEAK Genevieve O. 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The question does not necessarily need to be raised here as to whether the medium has your interest in business at heart, because that should be thoroughly understood, for everything the object in existence is to build the businesses all over the world together. Both from a progressive, busi- ness and social standpoint, teaching these that Racus preservation should be their first thought. Therefore you can readily see my reasons for asking your co-operation. I know personally a lot of progressive enterprises to-day that used the advertising columns of this paper in their business, to foster their business, now that they have attained their dedicated active, some of them have absorbed forsaken this carrier of raceway propaganda, that has caused the race to awake to their true sense of hope. All forsaken us, though thou we are determined to go on through the entire world conquering the struggle and businesslike men and women of our Race, and bringing them to the limelight of business endeavor. Being in New York City, we have a education of 15,000 copies weekly, that evidently shows you that we have always support in so far as readers are interested, which we are very glad and thankful for so many admirers. These supporters are thankful, too, apparently, for having the sublime pleasure of reading such a powerful Race paper which stands triumphantly for equal rights of all peoples. To exporters here and big trade houses, we will allow you especially for your support, for there is not a place under the stars. Negroes are, that the "Entergy World" does not go weekly. I sincerely trust that all the progressive business people of our State will give this matter their unimpeded attention and support, in order to help us accomplish the highest degree of existence among our people. We will write for our special advertisement contract rates at the office, 545-456th Street, New York City, Shops, Harlem 2677, and we will be more than pleased to accommodate you. The year is yet young, so let us mark time and instead quicken ahead, for those that delay to-day need for a decay. in mind that it always pays to advertise, and bear also in mind that you should advertise in a medium that will urgently inform the general public of your endeavors to serve them willfully, faithfully and righteously. Whispering you in advance and wish you continued success, I am. WELFARE CONFERENCE In the Neighborhood Club of City held a Child's Welfare Club and Tea. Saturday after afternoon, 12th, at the Y. W. C. A. A crowd assembled. In Harry Place, formerly of Atlanta, the master of ceremonies. The normal address was delivered by Mrs. A. G. Reed, who was a charter member and president of the Hope Nursery. Other short addresses were delivered by Mrs. Emma Green. She started the Hope Day Nursery; by Dill, of the Cris's; Rev. Dr. George Brauner Millars; Mr. Cleveland G. Miller; and W. H. Ferris. The houses will be purchased to be used as a child welfare and recreation Mr. Charles Gibbs subscribed $500 and Mrs. Kate Reed $102. The committee will meet at Craig's Restaurant, on July 120th street, on Monday evening, Feb. 21st. Mrs. Rosaline McClendon was an active promoter of the conference. Mr. Charles McGill, of the conference, occupied a seat on the plat- IN HARLEM BUSINESS. The colored women are pushing to the door in business along various lines. Miss Mendalen Morgan recently formally opened her facial, hair and scalp clinic at 228 West 135th street. Many women visited her suite of elegantly furnished rooms. First they entered the reception and consulting rooms. Then she the well-equipped operating room with running water in each room. They admired the special apparatus for electrical scalp and face treatments. Mendalen Morgan is an artist in her field. Manufactures preparations for consistently removing freckles, warts and scars. Those who inspected her equipment were pleased to note that the women are beginning to use professional scientific methods in conduct-based business. STREET MARKET. with the efforts of Alderman Bernard and Harris, the west side of the street between 138th and 149th and Harris, is lined every stature with wagons, and many have seated the opportunity to see of every description at the street prices. POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE Patriotism Like Charity Should First Begin at Home. The Universal Negro Improvement Association does not object to its members having the photos of deserving white people in their homes, but it insists that its membership and the race as a whole, should adorn their brackets, mantlepieces and parlors with the pictures and photos of leaders of the race. For that reason it will develop a gallery for famous Negro Photos and Paintings. As an initial step the association has prepared a repository in the office where some photos and beautiful photo-postcards of the following men and women can be obtained at a small cost. Hon. G. M. Johnson..... Post Cards at 15c. Each; Postage 2s. Hon. Marcus Garvey in Rebee of Office, Wee Pangla at 23s. Each; postage 3c. Hon. Marcus Garvey in Plain Apparel, Wee Pangla at 23s. Each; postage 3s. Rev. J. W. H. Eason, American Leader..... Post Cards at 15c. each; Postage 2s. Rev. R. H. Tobitt, West Indian Leader..... Post Cards at 15c. each; Postage 2s. Mr. George Tobias..... Mr. De Bouge..... Rev. G. S. Stewart..... Mr. H. V. Plummer..... Mr. G. O. Mark..... Capt. E. L. Gaines..... Dr. McGuire..... Dr. J. D. Brooks..... Mr. W. H. Smith..... Mr. H. C. Pryce..... Mr. W. H. Ferris..... Mr. J. E. Bruce..... Dr. F. W. Ellager..... Dr. D. D. Lewis..... Mr. F. A. Tottz..... Miss J. Jenkins..... Mr. J. B. Yerwood..... Mr. E. Garran..... Miss H. V. Savia..... Rev. J. D. Gordon..... Mr. D. M. Thompson..... Mr. A. C. Matthews..... Gillhput of Convention Parade..... First &विष of the B. S. Line..... Office of the U.S. J. I. A..... The 4th B. L. Band..... The names of the persons will be put on the back of photo. Souvenir badges of the Convention for sale also at 25 cents each. THE AFRICAN CHIEFS. Chained .. the market-place he stood. A man of giant frame. A man of giant frame. Amid the gathering multitude That shank to bear his name. All stern of look and strong of limb. His dark eye on the ground; And silently they gaze on him. As on a lion bound. Vainly but well the chief had fought He was a captive now. Ye. pride that fortune humbles and Was written on his brow. The scarce his dark broad bloom wore Shook warrior true and leave. A prin e among his tribe before. He could not be a slave Then to his conqueror he spake "My brother is a king. Undo this necklace from my neck. And take this bracelet ring. And send me where my brother reigns And I will fill thy hands With store of ivory from the plains And gold-dust from the sands." Not for thy ivory or thy gold Will I unbind thy chain. That bloody hand shall never hold The battle-stear again. A price thy nation never gave Shall ye be paid for thee. For thou shall be the Christian's slave In lands beyond the sea FRED J EDWARDS 13 Webster street, Newark, N J LORD. LIFT OUR RACE. Lord, lift our race and set our feet I pop the solid rock And life and happiness complete Give to thy Negro flock. This race so tried and trodden Has called aloud to Thee. And have we been forgotten' O Lord, how can it be' We know Thou art our father. And hence we need Thy care And as we draw together We ask Thee to draw (You) near Our fathers' blood is crying; Who can't revenge but Thou* And still Thy people is dying. Lord, rise and save us now. For we need Thy protection In this, our present, fight. Against the world's subjection O. give us Negroes might. Then when shall come the victory O'er earth, and hellish wrong. Will cease this earthly worry. We, too, shall join the throng. PROF. O. M. SKINNER. 620 Lenox avenue, New York. A CALL TO RACE MANHOOD Fellowmen of Negro blood. With undaunted faith in God. Come along, and take your places With the men of other races. Patriotism Like Charity S The Universal Negro Improve to its members having the photos homes, but it insists that its men should adorn their brackets, man THE NEGRO WORLD. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 19. 1921 Though we long have trampled been, We a ray of hope have seen. Women men, and children small, List to Marcus Garvey's call. Men of Ethiopia's race. You are Negroes. 'tis no disgrace. Let us then unite be In our fight for liberty. U N I A and A. C L. Who sooner man may dwell, Your flag of red and black and green High above all shall be seen. Africa shall war the day Though men and devils be in the wry We are in the fight against might. God is with us all is right. H. PERCIVAL WELSH. President U N I A. 49 Barnett street, Montego Bay L. B. WATKINS, POET, DIES. Sergeant Lucian B. Watkins, the well-known poet, died at the hospital at Fort McHenry, Maryland, on Tuesday. Feb. 1. The funeral services were held at Christ Institution, 704 Ensor street, Baltimore, Md. on Friday afternoon Feb. 4. The interment was in the National Cemetery, at Louden Park. Rev. John B. Watkins of 649 Stirling street, Baltimore, Md. was a brother of the deceased. A father and other relatives survive him. Mr Watkins' choice bits of verse have graced the leading newspapers and magazines of the country. Mr Watkins was a weekly contributor to the poetry column of The Negro World. His last poem, Loved and Lost," was sent to The Negro World a few days before his death and was published in the Feb. 5 issue. We take pleasure in republishing it. LOVED AND LOST. (By Lucian & Watkins) My fallen star has spent its light And left but memory to me. My day of dream has kissed the night. Farowell, its sun no more I see; My summer bloomed for winter's frost. Alas, I've lived and loved and lost! What matters if today should earth Lay on my head a gold-bright crown Lit with gems of royal worth Beftitting well a king's renown" My lonely soul is trouble-tossed. For I have lived and loved and lost! Great God! I dare not question Thee— Thy way eternally is just. This seeming mystery to me Will be revealed, if I but trust: Ah. Thou alone dost know the cost When one has lived and loved and lost! 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CUT THIS OUT AND MAIL IT SUBSCRIPTION BLANK "THE BLACK STAR LINE, Inc." 56 West 135th Street, New York City Date Gentlemen: I hereby subscribe for shares of stock at $5.00 per share and forward herewith as full payment $ on same. --- With The Contributina Editor "AFRICA HLAVIE GREEK" by JOHN H. HARRIS—98 s. Published by E. P. LETTON & Co. 681 Kifflin avenue, New York. Mr Harris is the secretary of the *Mortgages* Protection Society of London, an organization which formerly functioned in the British Empire in a role similar to that of the Anti-Slavery Society, before the American Civil War. During the last two decades, however, its policies seem to have been "liberalized" by the ethical mandates of refined imperialism and it is not an easy task to tell exactly what it stands for now. Yet it must be admitted to its credit that the members of that society have produced and are still producing some of the best literature now extant on African and African questions—for which we wish them well. The Rev. John H. Harris has been formerly a missionary in Africa, but he is an apostle of culture and comprehension as well as of Christianity. He, therefore brings to the task of describing and interpreting Africa a breadth of view and a soundness of general judgment which are unfortunately lacking in the work of most missionaries. We believe that this is the best written book on Africa that has been produced in recent years. It is interesting from start to finish, there is not one dull page in it. Most interesting books on Africa are superficial, but this book is the very opposite of superficial. It deals understandingly and comprehensively with every important feature of Africa and the life of the African, from labor to religion. Its scope is encyclopedic yet one reads it as rapidly and easily as a short story in a popular magazine. It rites to the dignity of literature, it loses none of the more honesty and solid virtues of exact science. From first to last it flows in a clear and steady stream of narrative and interpretation which bears on its broad bosom a rich argyros indo with the golden gleanings of "Afric's sunny fountains." Here is no cluttered accumulation of notebooks and diaries, but the spontaneous overflow of an able mind and a generous spirit which has lived in close contact with the theme on which it writes. African Land and Labor Problems. The介于 the Aboriginal's Protection Society are somewhat prone to write appeals on behalf of "the brother in black" which are roasted by the educated element among Negroes because of the patronizing tone which is taken in some of these "appeals". But the present work is hardly to appeal; it is mainly a survey of the Sudanic and Bantu portions of the continent, of its propies and of the problems which are presented by the reactions of white Christian culture on the native institutions economic, political and cultural. As such it is a reliable handbook which should be possessed by all the Baptist ministers of the Philadelphia conference and of every other body of Negroes which expects to do missionary work of any sort in Africa. The opening chapter on "Africa and Her People" is in a labor of love watch chains one to the rest of the book in which Mr. Harris describes the land and labor systems of old Africa and the changes wrought in those by the white man's ownership; descants on polygamy and government and missionary education, on alcohol, slavery, religion. Indian immigration and the vegetable and mineral products of the richest of all continents. The author insists that: "The supreme issue of life to the African is his land; franchise, cattle, industry, labor and polygamy all involve their respective difficulties, but relatively land overtops each and all of them. Take from the African his political or personal freedom; take his cattle, or even his wife and children, and he will tolerate the injustice; but touch his land and he will stake all his brittle, no matter what the force urged against him." Which suggests that British control of the continent, however it may disguise itself to outward seeming, is based uponuthless brute force. For the land of Africa does not now belong to the people of Africa and (as our author shows in the case of South Africa, where the white people have "retained" 200,000 acres for one million whites and "restricted" the 4,000,000 Negroes to 40,000,000 acres of the most arid lands) the promise of future upheavals lies in this sombre fact. He goes on to point out that "influences are at work with the object of taking from the native land which he occupies today in order that labor may be provided" for white capitalist enterprises. This is true of every British dependency in Negro Africa except Basutoland and the Gold Coast. After this revelation of British intent toward the African we, as well as the African, see clearly that the only hope for him lies in the downfall of the British Empire. Needless to say, Mr. Harris, being British, never considers the possibility of such a revolutionary outcome. But such revolutionary conclusions continuously shape themselves in the minds of thinking Africans. In considering the labor as well as the land problem, Mr. Harris furnishes similar fuel. "The most precious asset in Africa," he says "is labor, yet in criminal folly the white races have done to death millions of these, the most relatively harmless but intensely interesting members of the human race. . . . It is probable that the population of the African continent today is only half what TOBACCO or Sars Madic Cured Gourmet. Seat on trial. If it occurs, hope for Gourmet. If not, betrayal. BUFFALO GOURMET. WARNING TO THE PUBLIC Bishop Frederich Selkridge is no longer connected with the Universal Negro Improvement Association. Should he approach any branches of the U. N. I. A., officers are requested to communicate with Headquarters immediately by telegraph. MARCUS GARVEY, President. HUBFYT H. HARRISON It was a century ago. . . The reason for this reduction of population arises largely from contact with the white races." Mr. Harris calls the roll of specific causes: The earlier slave trade, modern slavery and modern labor systems; the destruction of the communes and tribal systems; punitive expeditions; imported sexual diseases; rum, gin and consumption. But Mr. Harris has a message of hope — for the black people of Africa. Like Mr. Morel, he believes that it is possible to change the spirit of the white man, especially the Anglo-Saxon. And his optimism, like Mr. Morel's, is maintained in the face of the awful facts. But we must admit that Mr. Harris's optimism is not a blind optimism. He builds his hope upon intelligent factors in the present situation and his appeals, in so far as they may be addressed to white people, are put in terms of rational self-interest. He sees in Africa's future a wonderful expansion of that cultural system in which the white men of Western Europe find their fullest expression; and he believes that this expansion can come only under the shaping influences of the religion of the white man/as understood and applied by the white man's missionaries. We confess that we are unable to see in actual facts sufficient ground for this particular belief. In the first place, after 300 years of Christian contact with Africa there are less than 3,000,000 in a population of 120,000,000 who profess Christianity. This includes the 1,000,000 white people of South Africa. Then there is the spread of Islam, which during the last decade has given grave concern to the various missionary conferences, which have found that their seal is no barrier to Islamic success. And why does Islam succeed? Briefly, because it practices toward the black African more of the square dealing of Jesus Christ than race-projudiced Christianity ever has practiced. Christianity and the African The African Negro, who is not quite the fool that some of his kind friends think, knows, as they know, that it is only when Christianity comes into its continent that gin comes with its blight and degradation; that it is only where Christianity goes that prostitution finds an entrance, with its dirty diseases that destroy life or make it a living curse; he it knows that when Christianity reaches him he loses the land on which he lives and must become a landless legal bond servant to the white Christians of all sorts; he knows that, whoreens all true believers are equal under Islam not only in "the sight of God" but in the sight of the magistrate, and in every civil right, Christianity, as organized and made effective in all her institutions, from the church to the jail, insists that only white men are men and that Negroes especially must be treated like dogs, whether kindly or cruelly. The African Negro knows this; Mr. Harris and his friends know it; and the African knows that they know it. Is it any wonder, then, that when Mr. Harris and his fellow Christians speak to the African at home of "the stability of the Christian Church" and her intention to "establish herself permanently as the consistent guide in the evolution of the higher African civilization," the African answers in the words of one whom the Christian Church crucifies anew each day by its deeds: "Thou hypocrite! First cast out the beam from thine own eye, and cast out the shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote from thy brothers." We cannot quite understand the ground on which white Christians offer Christianity to the black African. We can understand why white capitalists insist on taking capitalism to him. It is something at least which they have tried. It works among them and since they like its products there, they are willing to take the same system elsewhere in expectation of the same results. But can the white missionary justify his religion in the same way? Does not charity begin at home? And how are things at home? Have white women in Europe (including the queens) stopped smoking cigarettes and drinking cocktails? Do they still snatch each other's husbands as a pastime in the upper classes, as the newspapers THE NEGRO WORLD, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1921 daily tell us? Isn't there still a large fall-population in every Christian country? And do not the atheists and agnostics and rationalists exist by the million at home? The legislators like Lloyd George and the "minister lire" like Lord Grey who plunged millions of British Christians into a bath of blooms have the missionaries yet succeeded in teaching them "the love of Christ—who died to save all men?" Has Christian love at home been strong enough yet to reach the suffering children of Russia and include the Soviet ruler, Lenine, in its ample bosom—to say nothing of the black Christians excluded from white churches. And if these questions disturb and trouble the hearts of honest men "at home," what can be the reason for this fervor of faith in behalf of the conquest of pagan lands by the creed of Christ indom The truth is that the work of the white missionary, like that of the white soldier, is dirty work. We will be told that there are and have been noble missionaries like Livingstone and Mr. Harris. We admit it. And there are and have been noble soldiers like Stonewall Jackson and Chinese Gordon. But that fact has not altered the character of the work of the soldier, which is to carry destruction wherever he may be sent to carry it, regardless of the innocence of the "oneeny" or the guilt of his own government. In the modern European state every institution is used by the dominant class to some end which contributes to the general social purpose of that class. It is not necessary that any personal part of such institution should understand the purpose of his calling. Quite possible he may idealize his own intents and aims; indeed it is better for his masters that he should not see them as his masters. Then he can be quite "sincere," earnest and spiritually-minded. But the facts remain. The white missionary's function is to spread that form of religion which will soft-soap the soul of black Africa so that the business of robbing and ruling it shall become less costly and less dangerous to those who do the robbing and the ruling. That such work is necessary is especially conceded by "liberals" like Sir Sydney Olivier, Sir Harry Johnston, the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, and a certain ving of the Aborigines' Protection Society of which Mr. Harris is the secretary. For this purpose the "infidel" like Johnston, Olivier and Putnam-Weale jain hands with the forbid believers of the National Liberal Club to missionize the African into contentment and submission while the robbing and the ruling go forward. In his book, "The Conflict of Color," Mr. Putnam-Weale states the naked truth nakedly, and explains why "infidel" like himself and Sir Harry Johnston are so keen on booking the Cross against the Crescent. And, finally, the secretary of the American Board of Foreign Missions, the Rev. Dr. Patton, tells us in his missionary handbook, "The Lure of Africa," just what we might have expected after studying the political work of the missionaries in Uganda and Rhoderia, namely, that the missionaries can be trusted to preach to the Negro the ethics of submission and subservience, that the British government knowing this, is eager to put the work of education into the hands of white missionaries, and that, in their opinion, "one missionary is worth more to us than a battalion of soldiers." That is why we repeat that, under capitalist conditions, the work of the missionary, like that of the soldier, is dirty work. But the Rev. Mr. Harris, by his own confession, admits that it is not the African who needs religion so much as it is the European He tells us: "That the author regards the African as a deeply religious man, and that in certain respects African worship [religion] appears to go deeper and is not less pure than the general religious atmosphere of so-called civilized ruces." This reminds us of Miss RHEUMATISM GUARD YOURSELF AT HOME 5-8 o'clock. Dwarf Apple Root will relieve any case of thaumatism. If you cannot find it at your drug store, you will send you particulars FINE OF charges. Writ G. G. PAYNK, 108 New Jersey Ave., Kansas City, KS. NEW YORK CITY MEMBER OF U. N. L. A. Kingley's contentions when he decided that Christianity could be the cure for the lilies of Africa, because, while it was possible to convert the Africans as mase to Christianity, it was impossible to so convert the white man, whom she described as "a pack of people who care nothing at all for Christianity." As Henry W. Nevinson says in "A Modern Slavery": "The native has enough to puzzle his brain as it is. On one side he has the Christian ideal of peace and good-will, of temperance and poverty and honor and self-sacribless, and of a God who is love and on the other side he has, somehow, to understand the Christian's contumely, the Christian's incalculable injustice, his cruelty and deceit, his insatiable greed for money, his traffic in human beings whom the Christian calls God's children." The Ruine of a Mighty Past The Ruisse of a Mighty Past There is one other matter on which we wish to animadvert not because it plays a large part in Mr. Harris's book but rather because the easy insurance with which he passes it over indicates his acceptance of a certain view of African capacity in the past which is both false and injurious. We refer to the great Zimbabwe ruins of Rhodesia and to the question of the racial character of the people who left these mighty ruins of temples, fortresses and abandoned gold mines. On page 49 Mr. Harris says: "It is clear—at least to most people—that these extensive structures were not the work of the indigenous African, but that of some immigrant race bent not upon colonization, but the exploitation of the resources of the valley" He goes on to say that "There is abundant evidence in support of this theory"; but he never even indicates any jot or tittle of such "evidence" We think Mr. Harris a safe guide on many points of African history but on this question of the origin of the Zimbabwe ruins and remains of Rhodesia he must forgive us if we insist on holding our own opinion. The question is not, strictly speaking, one of history at all. The mines, ruined temples and residences, with the products of human workmanship found in them, are indeed historical evidences of primary value, they testify to the past existence of a people in a relatively high state of culture. But this is not the point in dispute. To what race did this people belong? Anglo-Saxon opinion maintains that they must have been Anatics, and it puts this on the ground that no native African race could have been capable at any time of producing them. This opinion is purely gratuitous; may more, it is, in the worst sense, presumptuous. When we challenge it for proofs we find that it has no higher evidential value than that of conjecture. In the formation of opinion on questions of this nature it is true that conjecture may have a place; but then conjecture should have a balance of probability, in its favor. 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I. Factory and Office. IMPORTANT NOTICE All Secretaries of Division UNIVERSAL NEGRO IMPRO AFRICAN COMMUNITIES I immediately notify the office of 185th Street, New York City, or of their Divisions, etc. All Secretaries of Divisions, Chapters and Branches of the UNIVERSAL NEGRO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION and AFRICAN COMMUNITIES LEAGUE are hereby requested to immediately notify the office of the Secretary-General, 56 West 185th Street, New York City, of change of address of the officers of their Divisions, etc. ON SALE NOW We have just received from the art work, of the Hon. Marcus Garvey, the They are on sale in the office reponte Médallon never index and is indentr Dr. K. R. M. MANNING are indebted from the Hon. of the Hon. Marcus Garvey, the They are on sale in the office reponte Médallon never index and is indentr We have just received from the artist some medallion photos, well educated work, of the Hon. Marcus Carver the Potentate; Dr. Karen and Dr. Mudali. They are on sale in the office repository! Commissioner-Genral's office. Photo Medallion never fades and is indestructible. less an overwhelming means of facts can be introduced in support of the latter. In this case no such means of facts is even alleged. The form of the conclusion departs from the accepted form of conclusions in similar cases. When Professor Franz Cumont discovers the ruins of a temple of Mithras in England or Dacia and insists that it is a relic of the worship once current among the people of Perseia he feels bound to justify his passing over of the people in whose territory it is found to claim an outside origin, by exhibiting the similarities of its structure to similar structures in the land of the people to whom it is referred. But in the case before us no one has alleged that any such buildings, as the Kimbabwe have been found anywhere in Asia. The presumption rests, therefore, on pure prejudice. This will be more apparent if we suppose a somewhat similar case. Let us suppose that a cultured Chinaman who knew nothing of the Greek or Latin language had paid a visit to Europe in 1820 and had spent several years in archaeological researches in Greece and in the Papal States. He would have observed with wonder the ruins of the arch of Trajan and the remains of the great Chaco, and would have gassed with growing admiration on the departed glories of the Athenian temples. But he would also have noted the savage charcoal burners and the ignorant shepherds on the Aventine and would have had no high regard for the Greek shepherds who pastured their flocks on the slopes of Hymettus nor for the brigands who robbed and murdered in its neighborhood. If this learned oriental had been faced with the problem of the local origins of the people who had raised the original structures on whose ruins he had gassed would he not have been justified on the very grounds on which Anglo-Saxon opinion rests in the Zimbabwe case in denying any community of culture or of race between the builders and their degenerate descendants. But the publication of her the Anglo-Saxon opinion is so strong that if no African race had ever erected stone structures and other works as might on these the case might have at least one leg to stand on. But there is Egypt. And in the presence of her mighty pyramids and temples that have out-stared the sum of many centuries we may project at it and contempt the proud conquests of an upstart race whose accomplishments have all been made in the latter half-hour registered upon the face of the great clock of time. We repeat what we are beginning, that this book of Mr. Harris CORNS REMOVED DR. J. P. 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The treatment is made up of a mixture of herbs and other natural ingredients. It is recommended to be used once a day for a few days. The treatment is effective and can be used by anyone who is experiencing leg soreness. AGENTS. Our police cover natural disasters, dental death, sickness, and accidents. We are trained and vested in the use of firearms and vices. Established since 1858, we are proudly. Liberal commissions to the City Police Reserve Park, 61 West 18th Street, New York. Ladies and Men. Moving must be made by telephone to increase your beauty, also by sending good money in an easy pleasing way to the spare hears. Write her daily, June 18th to HOLL 231 Fort St. Dupont & Harper Truck. BENEFITING SERVICES Mrs. Opie B. Duggan, solicitor of Park City has opened a phone and crossword club to encourage thought. Please resemble Frank Warren, the West 161th St. New York City, New York, August 16th, 24. FURNISHED BORK-UP LIST Nestly furnished room to let. 290-310 187th street. HELP WANTED-MALE OPERATORS — Experienced on Patrols across Gray & MacLeanby Plains Marshland and on the Nassau River, Nassau County, New York. Phone Doctor 4542. INFORMATION WANTED Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Mrs. Annie Spencer sister of Mary and Viny Spencer of Memphis, Tennessee, Columbus, Mia, has heard of at 18 Dean street, Brooklyn, M. K., and spotted of Rev. Allen, Matthias, paternity, and sister, 91 William street, Enfield, M. K. By WM. H. FERRIS N. I. A. DIVISION IN TELOS, SPAN. HONDURAS. UNVEILS ITS CHARTER Permit me space in your valuable room to publish the meeting held on the 8th instant in connection with the unveiling of the charter of the Tela Division. No. 165, at 2:70 p.m. The Liberty Hall of the Tela Division was crowded with members of the all anxious to witness the unveiling ceremony. The Chaplain, Mr. F. A. Arnal called the meeting to order when the bymn, "From Greenland My Mountains," etc., was sung, followed by the prayer for opening of the meeting in the Constitution, after which the choir of the Division renamed the anthem, "Enter Into His Belief." The lesson selected for the occasion was the 144 Psalms, after which the chaplain gave a brotherly discourse, taking as his subject the words found in the 14th chapter of Rudrus and the 18th verse. "Speak unto the children of Israel that they go forward." He in a befitting manner held his hearers spellbound by analysing the march from Egypt to the Red Sea. There he showed the predicament that the Israelites thought they were in when Moses was tempted to appeal to God. Who in return replied: "Speak unto the children of Israel that they go forward," conclusion. As it was with Moses and the children of Israel so it is today with Hini Marcus Garvey and the New Negroes. Therefore, his advice to the Tela Division of the U. N. I. A. is to go forward; thus the chaplain's career for the occasion ended, the presided. D. E. Thorpa assumed the office of chairman. The chairman, observing the lengthy program, gave a short address of welcome to the crowded hall feeling sorry that space did not allow every one present to be comfortably seated. A trio entitled "God is Good," was beautifully rendered by Merran, C. Pantling, O. E. Barrett and M. O. Buckner, all of which are members of the choir. The unveiling of the charter was of the most picturesque character, as the audience stands at the opening by the choir of the Ethiopian national anthem. Prior to the opening of the anthem Master Stanley Norris rendered a recitation entitled "Africa, Awaka." During the singing of the anthem the chapel, accompanied by the traveller, Master Stanley Norris, welcomed Viola McMariane the two members of the Division, who on the side to the charter introduced to their chapel (introducing) unanticipated designs charter to the conjunction of the charter was as the sixth the other anthem scored another star stretch the hand. Mira Murial Walks, the girl ten years old, unfurled to the room the Red, the Black and the Green. The president in a few words introduced the charter to the audience and called upon the general secretary to find, at the writing thereon, who, after qualifying with the request, add the gathering, his subject before the value of the charter and the benefits to be derived therefrom. He infirmed his hearers that the benefits to be derived from their charter is at its extremity, none other than the re- creating of the coveted continent of Africa, and that it can only be gained by a thorough consolidation of thoughts and ideas, an urged that all the forces that are given by God are Naurire be united so as to gain that All anthem, entitled "Give thanks," was rendered by the choir, after which a quotation, "Black Men of Africa Awakel!" was given by Master Edward Pratt. One feature of improvement observed at the unpelling ceremony is the musical display of the orchestra, consisting of Mesra, Urlah Jolly, base Joseph Scott, mandolin; George Adelphus, guitar; J. A. Kennedy and W. McDugall, violins. This musical organization added pleasure to the function throughout. Miss E. R. Benshaw and Mrs. C. Wilson were introduced by the chairman as representatives of the Rising Star Lodge of Tela, B. K. O. of G. S. and D. of S. These Indians, who spoke alternately, added much pleasure to the gathering, as they in a ladylike fashion urged their bearers to be courageous and move forward to the call of our honorable leader. The next speaker impressed was Mr. J. A. Kennedy, first vice president of the Division, who spoke on the Aims and Objects of the D. N. I. A. and urged that all present declare an economic war and maintain peace so that the good may be successfully reached from a financial point of view. The choir then renders the anthem, "Victory." Miss Della Cornliffe and Master Linton Riddle entertained the audience with a reception each, these two entertainers attending special attention, they behave and six years old respectively. Ms. Lea Coiba Division, Charter No. 111, was nobly represented by their principal secretary, Mr. Solomon Forman, who impressed Mr. listeners on authority of Purpose and Concentration of Interest. He made a general appeal to all members of the race present, and addressed all Judds, as is common found in the movement, repeat anthem referred to the chant call of Ms. Mesra. Mesra survey. He also spoke on the Geographical situation of Mesra and identified that by perseverance the new Mesra shall treat the people of Mesra. This address addressed the need for improvement, as evidenced by Mr. Solomon Forman's statement. the close of which Enrollment or Members was observed, followed by a recitation by Master Cameron which was highly appreciated. Mrs. C. Bennett, first vice-president of the Ladies' Division delivered a stirring and interesting address, which won for the speaker applause from all quarters of the hall. Mr. E. Arzu, a member of the Honorable Advisory Board, was the next speaker who did justice to the occasion. He cited Columbus as an explorer who gained success by his ausidious attitude, and anticipated that the new Negroes shall surely gain success by being ausidious also. Certificates of membership were distributed by Miss Elimia Jacobs, secretary of the Ladies' Division, after which the choir presented the most beautiful anthem of the day, entitled "Forth to the Rescue Go." This was so well rendered that a repetition was inevitable. Miss Sarah Buckley was next introduced, who, after wishing continued success, urged unity of purpose. Mr. M. E. Stewart, second vice-president, delivered a brilliant address dealing with the importance of the day and the memory of the day, the day on which Charter No. 165 was made public. Miss Muriel Walker, Viola McFarlane and Gwendolyn Fuller were at this juncture the chief entertainers, each rendering a recitation, that of Viola McFarlane being of such a noble spirit that repetition had to be exercised. Mr. J. B. Ray spoke in glowing knowledge of the Presidential General. His knowledge of the present-day Moses gave him the impetus to speak. The last quartet for the occasion, entitled "Do You Journey," was then rendered by Mr. and Mrs B. O. Bucknor, Miss S. Puller and M. C. Panting. Then followed the address of the president for the Ladies' Division, Mrs A. Cornifrite, who asked the members of her sex to be up and doing in order to attain the merits of the future. Mrs H. A. Davis gave a complimentary address to the officers of the Division for the appropriate manner in which the function was observed; also Mr B. O. Bucknor, who after expressing his gratitude for the occasion generally asked three cheers for the Flag and the Charter, as were not responded to, and last but not least, the closing address to the treasurer, W. S. Bennett, who or reminded his hearers of the great men who had sprung from the Negro race—men who have won fame for the race—yet is infused with the greatest joy that today the Hon. Marcus Garvey stands as the leader of all times, and urged that firm determent in which success lies. The closing anthem, "Praise Ye the Lord," was rendered by the choir, after which the domology brought the first and Letter Day or the Tala Division, to a close. Much credit is given to the numbers of the choir, the whole of the U. N. I. A. IN NEW ORLEANS ON THE UPWARD MARCH The Universal Negro Improvement Association of the New Orleans division, was formed October 12th, 1920, with fifteen members, at the home of S. V. Roberson. On January 4th, 1921, we had the unveiling of our charter. The 22nd chapter of Rev. was read, and "Onward, Christian Soldiers" sung. The choir sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." Our increase of members IN SOAPS OF ALL KINDS, BEAUTIFUL NEGRO PICTURES POST CARDS, CALENDARS AND COLORED DOLLS LARGE AND SMALL SIZES We also have in stock thousands of other Pictures, Post Cards and Calendars. Picture Frames of all kinds. Sold retail and wholesale. Agents, here is a line of goods that you can handle with a big profit. Call or write NOTICE BLACK STAR LINE, Inc. Notice hereby given to the public that the following certificates of stock of the Company having been reported lost, they are hereby cancelled: Any one to whom certificates bearing the above serial numbers are issued is respectfully requested to inform at once the office of the Company, 56 West 105th Street, New York City. The Public is hereby advised that BISHOP FREDERICK SELKRIDGE is no longer authorized to sell shares for the Black Star Line, nor to sell the UNIVERSAL NEGRO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION CONSTRUCTION LOAN to its members. $100,000.00 BARGAIN 100 Certificates numbered from 30701-30800. interesting program was rendered. The first speaker for the occasion was Mr H. Lee, who said that he had taken a decided stand for what he felt was right in regard to the progress of the race, and that the organization could rely upon him doing his full duty. He is Chaplain of the organization. The next speaker was Mrs. A I Robertson who addressed the audience on the subject of womans duty in the U N I Association she carried her audience after a song which was sung "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, As We Go Marrying Home." Mr C W Thompson the Vice-President, then rosa and said "that we should be loyal to our President and make the organization what it ought to be." He also encouraged the members to support the efforts of the Hon Marcus Garvey An interesting talk was made by Mrs. Reason, the treasurer of the organization, on the subject of standing behind our men with the financial guns. Mr Squire Vincent, Chairman of the Advisory Board, made a talk also on the business of the society Capt. McNeal, who has done an excellent work for the Negroes of New Orleans behind the prison bars, pledged his support to the organization. The President, Mr. S. V Roberson, made the closing remarks on the object for which the U. N I Association stood for, which was enjoyed by all, after which thirty more members joined, which gives strength and vitality to the onward march of the U. N. I A. in the city of New Orleans. This organization holds optimistic views in reference to the progress of the future of the Negro. S. V ROBERTSON, Press. STRONG BRANCH OF THE U. N. I. A. FORMED IN BARRANQUILLA, COLOM For some time past it had been the intention and seoul wish of the few comprising the foreign Negro colony of this district to form a branch of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, and, through the instrumentality of Professor A Vidal, an able active member of the Foronto (Canada) branch of the U. N. I. A who arrived here on December 31, 1920, a meeting was called at the residence of Mr. R. J. White at No. 31 "Callo Obando Callejon Igualdad" on Thursday night, January 6, 1921, and so branch was formally established. There were present fifteen persons, as follows: Mrs. Anna King, Mrs. M. Francis, Mrs. R. J. White, Miss E. A. Reid, Miss E. R. White, Miss C. I. King, Professor A Vidal, Mr. Isaac Moyors, Mr. David Vos de W., Mr. M. Francis, Mr. M. L. Munroe, Mr. R. J. White, Mr. A. Loon, Mr. Lorenzo Young, Mr. Albert Sinclair. At 8:30 p. m. the meeting, presided over by M. R. J. White, was called to order, and was opened with the hymn, "From Greenland Ice Mountain," followed by Psalm 133, read by said Mr. White. Subsequent to this Mr. White spoke for some minutes in appropriate terms relative to the intention of forming a branch of the Universal Negro Improvement Association in Barranquilla, and also cited the good work that is being done all over the world by this association. Mr. Munroe was the next speaker. This gentleman made a short and becoming speech, and said in part that the cry of the suffering race has reached the ears of God and He has sent at the opportune moment our Moses, Captain and Leader—the Honorable Marcus Garvey. The third speaker was Miss King, who, from her limited knowledge of the English language, spoke in Span- DDS, BFAUTIFUL NEGRO PICTURES UNDARS AND COLORED DOLLS AND SMALL SIZES Housands of other Pictures, Post Cards Frames of all kinds. Sold retail and is a line of goods that you can handle write PUBLISHING CO. NEW YORK CITY TICE STAR LINE, Inc. New York, Jan. 28th, 1921. to the public that the following cer- pany having been reported lost, they numbered from 30701-30800. certificates bearing the above serial num- ly requested to inform at once the office 905th Street, New York City. ELIE GARCIA, Secretary. advised that BISHOP FREDERICK authorized to sell shares for the Black UNIVERSAL NEGRO IMPROVE CONSTRUCTION LOAN to its STAR LINE, Inc. CURUS GARVEY, President. THE NEGRO WORLD, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1921 UNEMPLOYMENT AMONG NEGROES AND WHOM WE SHOULD BLAME? The Universal Negro Improvement Association and its President-General Marcus Garvey preached for four years during the war period industrial preparedness among all Negroes. The President-General told the people that they should save their money and invest a part of it in the Universal Negro Improvement Association and in the Black Star Line, so that these organizations could build factories, buy and build steamships, and open up industrial activities in Africa, to build up a country of our own and thereby take care of the millions of Negroes who would be thrown out of work after the war. Whilst Mr. Garvey preached this doctrine of preparedness and warned the people, some Negro newspapers in Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Norfolk and Newport News, and men like Cyril Briggs of the Crusader, and DuBois of the Crisis, criticized Marcus Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement Association and the Black Star Line. They wrote terrible things to discourage the people and make them suspicious, as if some one was trying to rob or exploit them. The Negro being over-suspicious, having been exploited so often, turned a deaf ear to the plea of Marcus Garvey. Everybody said Garvey and his followers were crazy and that they were a "bunch of illiterates." Very few of the race had the sense and confidence to appreciate the doctrine that Marcus Garvey taught for four years. The few who understood, bought shares in the Black Star Line, through which the corporation was able to purchase two ocean going ships fitted only for coastwide trade between America and Central America and West Indian ports, but the corporation was not supported to the extent of purchasing bigger ships for the trans-Atlantic route for trading with Africa. Our critics of the Negro newspapers tried their best to defeat our plan by harrassing us in public print under the guise of friendly criticism as some of them tried to camouflage. What's the result? Some of the newspapers not mentioned are now out of business. Some of them were paid by white men to write down the Universal Negro Improvement Association, the Black Star Line and Marcus Garvey, so that they could perpetually keep down the Negro, as this man Garvey and his movement were doing too much to open the people's eyes. The critics succeeded and now thousands; and later on millions of Negroes will be out of employment and no one to help them, because they harkened to the ways of the critics and did not support the Black Star Line nor the Universal Negro Improvement Association. You men who earned $100, $80, $70, $60, $50, $40, $30 and $25 per week during the last five years, who are you going to blame for unemployment among you? You earn your money for you? Did you not earn it for yourself What did you do with it? Buy silk shirts at $10, $15 and $20? Silk socks at $2, $3, $4 and $5 each? Overcoats for $500, $400, $300, $200, $100 and $75? Buy expensive furniture for thousands of dollars, which is not yet paid for, and which will be lost to you and forfeited to the furniture company if you don't pay up every month regularly even though you are now out of work? You drove in automobiles. You went to every dance and party held in town. You flirted with half a dozen girls and bought expensive presents for each and every one. You bought diamond rings and pins. You bought expensive suits and shoes. You lived as though you were milligramires. You lived in expensive apartments. You spent one hundred per cent. of what you earned during the war. You shouted, "Oh, Garvey is crazy." "That Black Fool should be in jail." "That Back of Africa Crowd ought to be shot." "That Crazy Garvey Bunch." WHO IS CRAZY NOW WHO IS OUT OF A JOB NOW? WHO HAS NOWHERE TO GO NOW? WHAT CAN THE NEWSPAPER CRITICS DO FOR YOU? Go to their offices and ask them for bread and see what they will do. The Universal Negro Improvement Association has done its best as also the Black Star Line and Marcus Garvey. Yet some of the Negro newspapers, some of the Negro preachers and some of the people were against us and we were handicapped. If Negroes during the time of prosperity had subscribed the $10,000,000 capital of the Black Star Line we would today have at least twenty large ocean going ships, and we would be able to ship at least 5,000 unemployed Negroes from America and other parts every week during these hard times. Africa is calling with her untold opportunities, but we haven't the ships on which to send away the people. Negro critics are a curse to the race. They criticize and condemn everything, and of themselves can do nothing to help when the crisis comes. Whom must we blame for unemployment? ANSWER YOURSELF. lah to the point, expressing the hope that the Negro World would, in time, be printed in Spanish as well, when she would be able to interest her many friends in this noble cause. Other speakers were Miss E. R. White and Messrs. Francis and Sinclair, who also gave expressions in becoming terms. At this stage of the meeting a prayer was offered in Spanish by Miss King, and another hymn was sung—"Onward Christian Soldiers." and Mr. White afterwards introduced Professor Vidal. This gentleman very spontaneously gave a lengthy speech, pointing out step by step the cause of bringing about of the U. N. I. A. and the great effect it has had, and is having, and will have on the race throughout the world, especially on those who are in closer touch with the movement. The professor took special pains to bring before the meeting the noble character and virtues of our great and judicious leader—the Honorable Marcus Garvey. He finally stated what was desired of this branch and of the state of mind he will be in when he shall have returned to Canada to be able to tell our brethren there how very zealous we are in Colombia. Last, but not least, the kindly gentleman ended in showing emphatically the absolute necessity of a steamship line. Amidst great applause the professor took his seat. It was agreed upon that Professor Vidal select the principal officers of this newly formed branch, and so he appointed the following: Mr. R. J White, president; Mr. Isaac Meyers, vice-president, and Mr. H. L Munroe, secretary. Other officers to be elected at the next meeting. A few of the persons present are already members of the V. N. I. A. and hold certificates of membership issued by the parent body of the association these are: Mrs. R J White, Miss E. R White, Mr M Francis, Mr A Leon and Mr R J White Among the others who were delighted to give in their names to become members were Mrs. M. Francis, Mr. David Von do W., Mr Albert Sinclair, Mr Isaac Meyers and Mr H. L Munroe. The interest, alacrity and earnestness shown was indeed remarkable, as every man's and woman's determination was concentrated on one common good, that of consolidation of the Negro peoples of the world. The meeting was brought to a close at 11 p. m. with singing and prayer, to be resumed on Friday, the 14th instant. R. J. WHITE. President. H. L. MUNROE. Secretary. I' N. I. A. and A. C. L. Barranquilla Branch, Colombia. Barranquilla, Colombia, Jan. 10, 1921 WINNIPEG DIVISION UNVEILS PORTRAIT OF MARCUS GARVEY The Wintiptep division hold a great meeting with a very impressive service, viz. the unveiling of the portrait of His Excellency, Hon. Marcus Garvey, BIG TIME FOR PEOPLE OF BROOKLYN AND LONG ISLAND CITY UNDER THE AUSPICES OF BROOKLYN DIVISION Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities' League THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1921 At the Brooklyn Academy of Music Lafayette Avenue and Athland Place In Aid of the Liberian Construction Loan Prominent Orators and Artists of International Reputation will display their professions ability as a means towards the accomplishment of UNIVERSAL betterment Among them will be: JAMES ARMSTRONG, Bass Soloist, and other vocalists of the Liberty Hall unexcelled Choir. UNIVERSAL BAND IN ATTENDANCE, PROFESSOR R. W. MANDEVILLE, LEADER. The Liberian Construction Loan is nothing charitable: It is a safe and sound investment with a guaranteed yield of 6 per cent. Easy payments. ADMISSION ORCHESTRA ..... 60 CENTS BALCONY ..... 50 CENTS Tickets can be obtained at the Academy of Music; at our Offices, 118 Myrtle Ave.: one flight up, (evenings), and from members of the Association. Everybody Who Is Anybody Will Be There Provisional President of Africa, and President General of the U. N. I. A. The meeting was called to order by the President Hon. J. T. Wright. The opening ode, "From Greenland's Ice Mountains," was sung after which prayer was offered by the chaplain, Bro. J. D. Maduro. Remarks of welcome were then given by the President. A short attiring address was then delivered by the Chaplain on the Fatherland in which he paid a glowing tri- bule to the Honorable Marcus Garvey, Brother Thwaites of Montreal said that after listening to the remarks of the chaplain that he should be present at any meeting of the association at any time he was able to make it conveniently and that after reading the article by Mr. Talley in the World's Work he feels that every Negro should feel the spirit of emancipation. The ballad "Be An Ethiopian Through and Through" was rendered by the POPLE OF BROOKLYN AND LO THE AUSPICES OF BROOKLYN Improvement Association Communities' League DAY, FEBRUARY 1 8 O'CLOCK P. M. A MONSTER MUSICAL AND LITERARY family of the president. A recitation by Mr. Cloak. "The World Is Better Today Than It Ever Was Before" (Kila Wheeler Wilcox) was then given. The vice president, Mr. A. L. N. Driver gave an address, in which he outlined the early strivings of the Kegro tracing his course up to the present day and also his outlook for the future. A paper by the lady associate secretary, Miss Sarah Barbee, on social militant was past rest, the contents of which were very interesting. This was followed by a short address by the lady president, Mrs. Burke, visiting her appreciation for the W. M. L. A and the work of its founder the Hon. Marceus Garvey. The next and closing member on the commission was the arrival of the craft of the Hon. Marvin Garvey and address was delivered by the presiding Hon. J. T. Wright, in which he urged the great leader not as the most Negro living, but as the great man living. For, if he is the greatest Negro, and the Negro, man for it is the equal of any other race, as the man we delight to honor is the light of common reasoning, the great man living. Great because of vision, great because of the courage to undertake a task of such magnitude, viz., the repa tting of a race. It became of his manifest ability carry out the plan laid, great because of the baggage of his soul and in calling to his aid the great man who labor with him in the cause hastily great because of the wisdom lying on the source of all wisdom. Great Jehovah. The assistance then arose and using the national uniform, Thibodea Thou land of Our Father, I will the executive officers formed a semi-circle under the portrait, the travelling ceremony was performed by little Miss Vivian Bancroft and little Miss Judith Bancroft. Three cheers were given for the President General after which the services closed with the singing of the The Tent Bells. ROUSING SUNDAY NIGHT AT HAVANA liberty Hall Audience Applauded for Several Minutes When Told of the Departure of the Pioneer Party for Liberia Since the reorganization of the Havana branch of the U.N.A. by Mr Louis LaMotte a few months ago, the interest of the members has been kept at the very highest: Sunday night January 12 proved an exceptionally brilliant night. The new president, W.H. L. Jones, opened the meeting in the usual conventional manner and outlined the progress of the association and the plans for the future in his accustomed elequent form. In the president's review the spoke of the departure of the first workers in Liberia, the formation of the National Legion, the Black Cross Nurses, the completion of the plans for the new laumiere, etc. He further spoke of the coming of the chaplain, General Dr McGuire, to the city on the 25th and the reception planned for the gentleman's arrival. The choir rendered several anthems which reflected much credit upon the choirmaster, Mr. Scantlebury. Much interest was shown in the election of a vice-president to fill the vacancy caused by the departure of Mr. Pairweather for Jamaica. The contest was keen, and this was only natural, as the two candidates, Meares, G. S. Woods and R P Barnwell, are both active and well-known workers in the Havana branch of the U N I A. The lady secretary, Miss Wallace and Mrs L. M. Pierson exerted energy in the preparation of the ballot cards and the distribution, while Mrs Lowe and Mrs Burke acted as collectors, with the ever-alert Lady President Mrs Watson as the returning officer. Mr R P Barnwell was announced the ected officer by a majority of four votes, which shows how nearly equal the audience was divided. Mr A. G. Burkley the acting traffic manager of the Black Star Line, was the next speaker. Mr Burkley stated that he would not make a speech because he felt sure that the plain announcements which he would make was sufficient to enthuse every person in the audience. The young gentleman proceeded to describe the dispatch of the pioneer workers from New York during the past week, and told that we sent them on the white people's boat because ours had not completed repairs. This announcement was cheered for several minutes, during which the representative held his breath and awaited an opportunity to continue. He announced that the Associated Press cables for the week had brought the news that the SS. Kanawha was able to render assistance to an American seaplanet which had met with an accident in a storm off the American coast. Mr Burkley stated that although the headquarters was modest enough not to desire the good news to be made known publicly as yet, he was overjoyed that he would not keep such an equal joy from those who had come there that night to hear of the advancement of the movement and to help to roll it along. It made one's heart glad to hear the several remarks and see the radiance beaming in the faces of the people as the young man spoke. The hall was kept in a thunder of applause, and when he was through there seemed as there would be no end to the joy. There would be no end in the joy. There can be no mistaking the part the Negroes in Cuba will play in this sera game for a FREE and redeemed AFRICA. As usual, the Cuban orator, Senior Francisco, thrilled his hearers with appreciation of the Hon. Marcus Garvey, comparing that gentleman's work with that of the leaders of the other races all through history. Mr. Clark, the acting secretary, made the closing announcements, and everyone left displaying high hopes for the future. Liberia is now the one talk among the Negroes of Cuba at this time, and the president is kept busy registering who are determined to go to their motherland. B. G. ALFRED. SEND IN FOR CHARTERS AND INFORMATION NOW ALL NEGRO COMMUNITIES OF THE WORLD (of America, Africa, the West Indies, Central and South America) ARE REQUESTED TO FORM THEMSELVES INTO BRANCHES OF THE UNIVERSAL NEGRO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION and AFRICAN COMMUNITIES LEAGUE OF THE WORLD FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE SENTIMENT AND ASPIRATIONS OF THE 400,000,000 OF THE NEGRO RACE ORGANIZE FOR RACIAL PROGRESS, INDUSTRIALLY, COMMERCIALLY, EDUCATIONALLY, POLITICALLY AND SOCIALLY ORGANIZE FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING A GREAT NATION Any Seven Persons of Liberal Education of the Negro Race Can Organize Among Themselves and Apply to the International Headquarters for Necessary Instructions and Charter All Colored Churches and Lodges Are Requested to Organize Chapters. 2nd INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF DEPUTIES From the Branches and Chapters of the Association of Every Country in the World, Will Assemble on the 1st of August, 1921, at Liberty Hall, New York THE GREATEST MOVEMENT IN THE HISTORY OF THE NEGROES OF THE WORLD The Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League wants every black man and woman to become an active member of the organisation. If you have pride, if you feel that by co-operation we can make conditions better, if you believe that the black boy or black girl is the equal of other boys and girls of other races, then prove it now by co-operating to demonstrate our manhood and womanhood, not by talking, but by doing things. The general objects of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League, are: To establish a universal confraternity among the race; to promote the spirit of pride and love; to administer to and assist the needy; to assist in civilizing the backward tribes of Africa; to strengthen the nationalism of independent Negro States in Africa; to establish commissionaries or agencies in the principal countries of the world for the protection of all Negroes, irrespective of nationality; to establish universities, colleges and schools for the racial education and culture of our young man and women; to conduct a worldwide commercial and industrial intercourse for the benefit of the race; to work for better conditions among our people; to promote industries and commerce for the betterment of Negroes. If these objects do not appeal to you, then you are dead to all sense of race pride and race manhood. UNIVERSAL NEGRO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION AND AFRICAN COMMUNITIES' LEAGUE, Inc. SPAWISH HONDGRAS, MEETS PUERTO CORTEZ, Hon. Jan. 18, 1921—The Puerto Cortes division of the U. N. A. held its meeting last night. The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by the Vice-President, who provided. The Chapilla opened the meeting by singing the opening hymn followed by a short prayer. The Secretary announced the reason for the President's absence and read the minutes of the last meeting, which was confirmed. A copy of letter to the parent body was read. A letter from the President General was read, which after being remarked upon as the first letter which bears his signature the few members present immediately contributed to the support of the "Animal Tax" magnificently. The vice president spoke again upon buying a tree in the Corporations, then read a letter in which he is authorized to introduce the "Construction Loan" of which he had spoken previously. Buttons and dues cards were also extended to the members which finally brought to the meeting to a close. I need not make it clear that the chapman and Mr Willoughby were the principal supporters of the Annual Tea. You're respectfully. I. C. Hipolito. CAPTAIN GAINES, MINISTER OF LEGIONS, ADDRESSES MORELKY H. L. A The local branch of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League recently had its guest Capt. of Legions E. L. Lance. Capt. Gaimes made several speeches while in the city and did much in getting the branch here organized and working smoothly. On Tuesday night, January 25, a monster meeting was held at Liberty Hall, 530 Queen street. A record crowd was present and the enthusiasm ran high. President Allen Hobbs of this chapter presided. The meeting was opened by singing. Fraser by Rev Ferguson. President Hobbs then declared the proceedings opened. The officers members and friends of the U. N. L. A and A. C. L. and the Black Star Line were congratulated by him for their splendid attendance. This meeting was the third of a series of mass meetings held here. The president tried to impress upon the minds of the people the importance of organizing themselves in the U. N. I. A. for the redemption of Africa. He also said that there should SEND IN FOR CH ALL NEGRO (of America, Africa ARE REQUESTED TO UNIVERSAL NEGRO TION and LEA FOR THE CONSOLIDATE 40 ORGANIZE FOR RACI EDUCATION ORGANIZE FOR T Any Seven Persons of Liber selves and Apply to the All Colored Church 2nd INTERNATIONAL From the Branches and Cha Assemble on the THE GREATEST THE N The Universal Negro wants every black man and woman if you feel that by co-operation w girl is the equal of other boys and manhood and womanhood, not by The general objects of the League, are:— To establish a universal o administer to and assist the needy nationalism of independent Negro cipal countries of the world for th versities, colleges and schools for t duct a worldwide commercial and ditions among our people; to prom objects do not appeal to you, then 56 WEST 135TH STREET be no trouble in making up your minds to help your race rise to a position in the maritime world that you and every other Negro could point to with pride. I want to say as I always say, first, let us get ourselves right with God. If you get your heart, right with God, it won't be a hard job to get yourselves organized in the U. N. L. A. So let us get right with God in order that we can receive what he has in store for us. WEALTHY NEGRO MAY GET SEAT IN FRENCH SENATE Former Longshoreman Opposed by Henry Berenger Noted Writer Fleo movement known as the Negro Improvement Association African Communities It was done after a number of careful attempts on Januay the required seven members by their past mistakes, the bers thought they would with the parent body in N. and thereby establish officially. He said he waa. 'everybody in Liberty Hall to take out one or as many Construction Loans as they could afford in order to help in the furtherance of the industrial, commercial and agricultural purposes of the association in its construction plans in America and Africa. He said that he was one of the chairmen of all the Liberty and Victory Loan drives, and bought until it hurt, so now let us buy loans in the Construction Loan until we feel it, and also let us take out shares in the Black Star Line in order that we may buy more ships, better ships, and bigger ships. Dr Columbus 'xwell was presented by Mr. Hobbs to introduce the speaker of the evening. Dr Maxwell congratulated the president and members upon the way they were conducting the business of the U. N. L. A. Captain Gaines made a masterly plea for unity and support of the movement and predicted abundance of success. His address was well received by the vast audience. Splendid music was rendered by the Black Star Line Band and the Carney Quartet and others covered themselves with glory in singing.—Norfolk Journal and Guide. ST. THOMAS DIVISION ELECTS PRESIDENT To the Editor of the Negro World. Dear Sir — It affords me much pleasure to make a short news report of the St. Thomas Division No. 84, of the U. N. L. A. As the president of the Division, Bro. H. E. Flannagan, tendered his resignation on December 7th, 1920, the Division thought it wise to have the vacant office filled as quick as possible, and therefore called an election, which took place on the 21st instance, the result being that Bro. Augustus Luis was unanimously elected to the office. The Division therefore trust that he will continue to be as zealous as thither. I am yours fraternally, WILMOT COOPER. CHARTERS AND INFO- RIO COMMUNITIES OF Africa, the West Indies, Central and SO FORM THEMSELVES INTO A NEGRO IMPROVEMENT and AFRICAN COMMUNI- LAUE OF THE WORLD ACTION OF THE SENTIMENT AND 400,000,000 OF THE NEGRO RACE SOCIAL PROGRESS, INDUSTRIAL NONALLY, POLITICALLY AND THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING A General Education of the Negro Race O the International Headquarters for and Charter Maches and Lodges Are Requested to NATIONAL CONVENTION chapters of the Association of Every- the 1st of August, 1921, at Liberty H MOVEMENT IN THE NEGROES OF THE W Negro Improvement Associ- Communities League can to become an active member of the o we can make conditions better, if you be girls of other races, then prove it now by by talking, but by doing things. The Universal Negro Improvement Association confraternity among the race; to promote ity; to assist in civilising the backward tr States in Africa; to establish commiss- tion protection of all Negroes, irrespective of the racial education and culture of our and industrial intercourses for the benefit of remote industries and commerce for the be- an you are dead to all sense of race pride. Address All Communications to PROVEMENT ASSOCIATION AND TIES' LEAGUE, Inc. NEW YORK, UNITED STAT WEALTHY NEGRO MAY GET SEAT IN FRENCH SENATE Former Longshoreman Opposed by Henry Berenger, Noted Writer—Election Almost Certain. PARIS, Feb. 12.—One of the most remarkable rpmances of the war, in which the central figure is a Negro, may see a sequel in the French senate. Adeodat Dubroulihe, black and born at Guadalupe, arrived at Marseilles in 1913 with 50 francs in his pocket and went to work as a longshoreman. When the war began he invested his savings in a small stock of rum, a few weeks before the price of that liquor shot up. Selling out his first stock he bought more, moved to Paris, and within three years became the largest dealer in rum in France. In 1917 he signed an enormous contract with the French Government whereby he supplied practically all the rum served to the soldiers in the trenches and used in the hospitals. During the grip epidemic of 1918 he is said to have made five million dollars profits. Buying himself a country mansion near Paris he married a French woman, and was made Mayor of his community in token of his large ben evolence. In November, 1920, he was prosecuted by the Government for falsely declaring his excess war profits under the new tax law. The case is still pending. Meanwhile, he has announced himself candidate for the exclusive French Senate for the district of Guadalupe, in opposition to Sonator Henry Berenger, the famous writer, who is chairman of the Senate Commission on Foreign Affairs. His supporters allege his election is almost certain, since a large proportion of the voters in Guadalupe are enfranchised blacks. If this happens he will be the first Negro to take a seat in any European Government U. N. I. A. BRANCH IS ORGANIZED IN MILWAUKEE Instead of becoming discouraged by the failure of the Liberty Party, the few remaining followers of Mr. Bridges thought they would organize themselves into a branch of the Garvey movement known as the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League. This was done after a number of unsuccessful attempts on January 2nd, with the required seven members. Profiling by their past mistakes, these few members thought they would deal directly with the parent body in New York City and thereby establishing themselves officially. A charter was sent for on the fourth meeting with a membership of 28 members who have pledged themselves to go up or down with this wonderful Garvey movement which threatens to sweep the entire world. The officers who were elected to lead this movement in Milwaukee were: A. Chester Scott, President; George Ferrel, Vice President; Josephine Ferrel, Lady President; Mary Millegan, Secretary; Aaron Deering, Treasurer; F. G. Alleyne, Chairman of the Trustee Board, and Bolay Hale, Chairman of the Advisory Board. Plans are under way for a membership drive and place this movement before the public of Milwaukee. Members are requested to bring news to the temporary headquarters, 283 Fourth Street, Milwaukee. Wls. Scott Bros. anything relative to the movement All members are also requested to meet every Wednesday nights at 7:30 and Sunday at 8:00 at Frele Gemendie Hall. 264 Fourth Street, in the upper Hall. The official organ, "The Negro World" is on sale at Scott Bros., 283 Fourth Street, Milwaukee, Wls. Lincoln University Team Wins Debate. The Judges, Meagra. James Weldon Johnson, Frank Wheaton and Fordlin Norton, were unanimous in giv- THIS IS To Ev It. Will Pa Have you ever stopped people in a community ill tion? How much of this much, oh? How do you s are not enough business their numbers in any giv If fifty per cent of the spent among ourselves, o Of course, you can appro Now let us suppose things that we must all realize what this would be (1) Employment for tive, clerical and otherw (2) We would be lay firm economic foundation We could go on to n this advertisement. What is true of Haiti population. NOW. THE NEGRO and operate factories all America and Africa, in wholly by colored people THIS IS OF I to Every Will Pay You Have you ever stopped to think of the thousand people in a community like Harlem, or any other city? How much of this money gets back in your pocket, oh? How do you account for that? Easy and not enough businesses control, and operate their numbers in any given community. If fifty per cent of the money spent by us daint among ourselves, do you realize the tremendous course, you can appreciate how far our economy Now let us suppose that right there in Harlem. Angles that we must all purchase every day, and define what this would mean? Such a condition w (1) Employment for hundreds of colored men, clerical and otherwise. (2) We would be laying up treasures for our economic foundation. We could go on to name other benefits, but this is advertisement. What is true of Harlem is equally true of our population. NOW, THE NEGRO FACTORIES CORPORATION and operate factories all over three United States, America and Africa, in the interest of colored people, only by colored people. THIS IS OF INTEREST To Every Negro It. Will Pay You To Read This Have you ever stopped to think of the thousands of dollars spent daily by colored people in a community like Harlem, or any other community with a large colored population? How much of this money goes back in your pockets in one way or another? How much, oh? How do you account for that? Easy enough when you stop to think that there are not enough businesses controlled, and operated by colored people in their numbers in any given community. If fifty per cent of the money spent by us daily for commodities of every kind was spent among ourselves, do you realise the tremendous advantages the race would have? Of course, you can appreciate how far our economic interest would be advanced. Now let us suppose that right here in Harlem we had factories manufacturing the things that we must all purchase every day, and stores in which to sell them—do you realise what this would mean? Such a condition would mean: (1) Employment for hundreds of colored men and women in every capacity—executive, clerical and otherwise. (2) We would be laying up treasures for ourselves, and at the same time laying a firm economic foundation. We could go on to name other benefits, but these two will suffice for the purpose of this advertisement. What is true of Harlem is equally true of every community with a large colored population. NOW. THE NEGRO FACTORIES CORPORATION has been organised to build, own and operate factories all over these United States, the West Indies, Central and South America and Africa. in the interest of colored people, for colored people and to be run wholly by colored people. DOES THIS PROGRAM APPEAL TO YOU? Very well, we must have money with which to build these factories and operate them. Already, we have established A STEAM AND HAND- LAUNDRY and a MILLINERY STORE. THESE ARE ONLY BEGINNERS. Very well, we must have Already, we have established STORE. THESE ARE GO Will you, Mr. Color, program along for all it is Shares in the NEGRE each. Will you invest in that is bound to follow the LET US HEAR FROM Now, while these go your shares. Very well, we must have money with which to ready, we have established A STEAM AND H STORE. THESE ARE ONLY BEGINNERS. Will you, Mr. Colored Man, put your should program along for all it is worth to you and the ra Shares in the NEGRO-FACTORIES COBPORA ch. Will you invest in as many shares as you are at is bound to follow the investment? LET US HEAR FROM YOU TODAY. Now, while these good thoughts are upperm our shares. Will you, Mr. Colored Man, put your shoulder to the wheel with us and grant this program along for all it is worth to you and the race in general? Shares in the NEGRO-FACTORIES CORPORATION are selling at Five-8K.99 Dollars each. Will you invest in as many shares as you are able to purchase and reap the reward, that is bound to follow the investment? LET US HEAR FROM YOU TODAY. Now, while these good thoughts are uppermost in your mind, send in and buy your shares. When you invest Five ($5.00) or Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) in the shares of stock it means that at the end of the financial year you will gather so much more money by way of dividends. If you want to make money, if you want to insure a better future, you will invest today, and right away now in the ing a decision to the Lincoln University team in a debate held recently at Laurel Garden, East 16th street, against, the Douglas Center Literary Club of this city. The subject debated was "Resolved. That the introduction of a callicat form of government would solve the Nogro problem in the United States." The Douglas Center team, composed of Messra, H. E. Simmolkner, A. Ranning and H. C. Pryce, presented the affirmative NOTE The following Stock Certification Mr. John A. Wilson, President Chicago, have been returned to delivery": Certificate Number Name 25206 W. F. Cook 25211 James M. L. 26495 Rosetta Alp 27717 Catic West 27732 Minnie Anz 27732 Alice Gray 28010 Lucy Jacks 28285 Tenley Lucy 28286 Joe Jackson Will the above parties please ment of the Black Star Line for BLACK STAR 56 West 135th Street 8th February, 1921 S OF INT every No Easy You To R ed to think of the thousands of dollars he Harlem, or any other community with money gets back in your pockets in one count for that? Easy enough when you are controlled, and operated by citizen community. He money spent by us daily for commodi so you realize the tremendous advantage that right here in Harlem we had facto purchase every day, and stores in which sean? Such a condition would mean: hundreds of colored men and women in ing up treasures for ourselves, and at some other benefits, but these two will su lem is equally true of every communi FACTORIES CORPORATION has been over these United States, the West Ind the interest of colored people, for colore The following Stock Certificates, which were issued through Mr. John A. Wilson, President of the Stockholders' Club of Chicago, have been returned to this office on account of "non delivery"; have money with which to build these factories a STEAM AND HAND LAUNDRY ONLY BEGINNERS. I Man, put your shoulder to the wheels, worth to you and the race in general? FACTORIES CORPORATION are selling many shares as you are able to purchase the investment* FROM YOU TODAY. Good thoughts are uppermost in your m argument, while the Leeds University team, composed of Stephen Eugene Rhoden, Jason Newton, Hill and Miller Deyd, argued the regretted Rev. George Frieder Miller of Newlyn was chairman. Mina Chua Rhoden rendered three pleasing vocal interventions.