— our =iBr- ir=il—==1BI rJEIi —=1EI ANSWERS ABOUT NEGRO LABOR coming into locality. Our city is not overcrowded with |j==ir= time and Chicago, May 7, 1917. such labor at the present firms here General Race News Mr. George Wells Parker, Business there are a good many 1 industrious la- 1 —»>;«*■ ~~~l1 a | that could use Negro 111 ■■■ if—-1 Manager The Monitor: bor. Dear Sir—Replying to the ques- WAS I 1TTLE infor- SENATOR J. B. FORAKER tions in your recent inquiry, which I Trusting this will be of some DECLARES WAR fot STAUNCH FRIEND OF RACE assume you have addressed to a num- mation to you and thanking you ber of cities, Chicago offers oppor- your favor, I am very truly yours, Consul General Ernest Lyon Receives Cincinnati, O., May 10.—Formei tunities for Negro labor, as it does LAMAR T. REMAN, Word of Its Decision to Join in Senator Joseph Benson lor all other forms of labor. As a Director of Public Welfare. With the Allies. Foraker, who died here Thursday, matter of fact, at the present time was an earnest and insistent advocate there is going on a large importation to received of the rights of the Negro. According a cablegram of Negro labor because some of the Dr. Ernest Liberian consul During his senatorial career, he was by Lyon, larger industries have found it im- to the United States, the lit- an ardent supporter of President general possible to obtain sufficient help. tle West African has cast its Roosevelt, even when Mark Hanna republic This may or may not be a tem- id with the Allies. wanted the presidential nomination } orary condition, dependent altogeth- The which is by The discharge of the 167 Colored cablegram, signed er upon the duration of the special of State D. B. King, reads: troopers by Roosevelt brought him Secretary’ circumstances that are causing ouj severed relation* and Foraker at the parting of the “Liberia this day industries to increase their facilities with the government of Ger- ways, the latter vigorously champion- imperial If the demand should slacken I fancy 1^I of German repre- ing the cause of the soldiers. many. Exequatur that the local labor ir. irket would be sentatives revoked. Liberian attitude In an impassioned speech on the overcrowded with unskilled labor. There is a right and a one of with floor of the Senate late in 1900 he sympathetic cooperation The importation of Negro help is wrong way to use a tele- the United States and Allied declared that President Roosevelt had govern- already creating problems of housing phone. ments. Inform all officers and Li- misconceived his constitutional powers and the like. My personal advice berians w’ithin your jurisdiction, alsc The Right Method: in discharging 167 men of the 25th would be not to take any special ac- the of the United Stater Infantry for alleged complications in government tion with regard to the Chicago situa- to which are accredited.” 1. The calling re- the Brownsville raid. The following you tion at this time. person Dr. notified Sec moves the telepnone re- he delivered a three-houi Lyon immediately April R. B. BEACH, ceiver. of State of the atti speech attacking the discharge. rotary Lansing Assistant Business Manager Chicago tude of the Liberian 2. Operator says, “Number, The became so furious that government. Association of Commerce. fight please?" Roosevelt appointed Ralph Tyler, of The decision of Liberia is especial- to the friends of 8. Person calling gives the to be auditor of the De- ly gratifying many 1917. Ohio, Navy Minneapolis, May 7, number as “Four, the little repubile in this country. Un- slowly, partment, in an effort to wean thf Mr. George W'ells Parker, The Moni- eight, nine,” for 489, ! sources had accused it of Colored vote away from the Senator. friendly tor, Omaha: with a slight pause be- leaning toward Germany. tween each It was at this time that Foraker call- Dear Si-Thank you for your let- figure. Foodstuffs in Liberia have soared ea Booker T. Washington the “third ter with reference to the location of 4. Operator repeats, “Four, than in the United States and Senator from Ohio.” higher Negro labor in this district. eight, nine.” much suffering has resulted. Dr i Senator Foraker never ceased ir We do not know' of any firms that 5. The person calling says, Lyon is making an appeal for fund: his opposition against the discharge are considering the employment of “Right.” to relieve the distressing situation cf the Colored soldiers. He delivered Negro labor at this time. 0. S o in e o n e answers, among the natives there. He would an address before the session of thf In connection with the farm work “Smith and Company.” A. M. E. in like to announce a tidy sum when Li- Conference the placement of help is entirely un- 7. Person calling says, beria celebrates its Washington in April, 1908, at which Independence Day j der the control of the Minnesota Com- "May I speak to Mr. on July 26. time he attacked Roosevelt. mission of Public Safety, and plans Brown, please'’" before he retired from the "He’s Just will not be made definitely in this re- 8. Person answering, DIOCESE OF ARKANSAS I’ll cull him." United States Senate in 1909, the Col- 8} ect until the end of the week. here; ELECTS COLORED BISHOP ored citizens of Washington present- I am very sorry that I cannot give 9. Mr. Brow n answers, a silver “Mr. Brown." ed him handsome loving cup a more definite reply to your letter. for his strong stand against the Hope, Ark., May 10.—Today at the DAVID C. ADIE, 10. Person calling, “This Is the con- Brownsville discharge. closing session of the Convention of Assistant Secretary Minneapolis Civic Mr. Jones,” and versation proceeds with- the Episcopal Church of the Diocese and Commerce Association. out useless delay. SUCCESSOR TO FATHER of Arkansas, which has been ses- sion the Rev. James A. MASON CHOSEN here, Very Cleveland, O., May 9, 1917. Follow this method and i Russell, archdeacon of Colored work My Dear Sir—I am in receipt of you will be surprised iiow It St. Louis, Mo.—The vestry has ex- m the Diocese of Southern ! your letter requesting information will save your time and give tended a unanimous call to Rev. Shel- t.nd principal of St. Paul’s Normal concerning the Negro migration from and of ton H. Bishop, of St. Philip’s Pitts- Industrial School Lawrence the South. In reply would say that burgh, Pennsylvania, to become rec- ville, Va., was elected bishop-stlffra- i ur city offers opportunities for the tor of All Saints Church, this city. gan. The last General Convention of industrious Negro from the South. It the which was held Fr. Bishop is a young man and is the Episcopal Church, seems that the railroads, about a in St. in enacted s< n of Rev. Hutchins C. Bishop, rector Louis October, legis- year ago, brought a great many un- lation diocese of St. Philip’s Church, , empowering any that desirable Negroes to our locality and so a suf- and a nephew' of the late rector of All might choose to elect bishop after they were brought here and Saints Church, Rev. Cassius M. C. fragan for the Colored work within worked awhile they quit working and its borders. Arkansas is the first dio- Mason. gave us a great deal of trouble, but cese to avail itself of this provision. we find now that married men are DELAWARE GOVERNOR CON- Archdeacon Russell upon his grad- FERS WITH COLORED MEN uation from Hampton, nearly thirty years ago, upon his ordination wenl Dover, Del.—At the invitation of to Lawrenceville, Va., where, with Governor Townsend, a number of meagre resources, he built up one of Colored Colored men had a conference with the greatest schools for Negroes ir | People him a few days ago regarding the the South. Quietly and unobtrusive- he has about his work and hat to part that Colored people of Delaware ly gone I Intending would take in aiding the country in done so well that he is recognized at one of most useful farm the present war crisis. the successful and I Come North or I^ARMERS, laborers citizens of his state. He is well quali- ^ skilled and unskilled HAITI WOULD ENTER WAR fied for the position to which he hat WpcfwtCSI"" been elected. I workmen, who intend leav- Port au Prince, Haiti.—President m TalfP ilnfino south should pro- has a to Ia”° Artiguenave sent message PROMINENT WOMAN DIES. T tect thcmsclvcs again8t the senate and chamber of commerce in a declaration swindlers and chance con- congress demanding Chicago., III.—Mrs. Jessie Johnson of war and a com- ditions. The Monitor against Germany died here Thursday, May 3, from pneu has taken up this missioner has been appointed to con- r.ionia. She was the wife of Mr. Elijah and is able to be of service to sider the problem you. question. Johnson, a large real estate holder. Fenton Johnson, the poet, and Dr. Al- Write at once for information and en- HOW IS THIS FOR PATRIOTISM? fred Johnson are her sons. close stamp for reply. Address, Camden, N. J.—W. A. Scott w'alked WE PAY A BIG PRICE FOR all the way from Albion to try to en- MEDICINE BOTTLES AND FRUIT George Wells list in one of the United States regi- Parker, JARS, 2214 SEWARD ST. ments, only to find that all Colored Business Manager of The Monitor, regiments are filled and no more Col- Omaha, Nebraska. ored recruits are being taken at pres- Belmont Laundry, Webster 6900. ent. Satisfaction guaranteed. I I