The Washington Bee Newspaper, August 18, 1888, Page 1

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Call between 1 12m. > ————— by the use of the recently discovered and ¢ living germs in the persous suffering from, and * the patient these germs ed. Thirty years ago Dr. advaneed this theory as °, and prepared his “Anti- ‘ria’ to destroy these poi- ‘ss 1f you have Malaria in a few aoses of this medicine the poison immediately, and ‘fant. Sold by Druggists. avt. JUNIOR EXCELSIORS WASHINGTON, D. TO RIVER VIEW! Monday August 27th, 1888, Steamer MARY HAS BEEN WASHINGTON CHARTERED. THE ORCHESTRA Will accompany each trip 10 a, m. and 5.30 p. m. sharp, Pa: Frait Complimentary. ~ ae 04 FRAUD EX- POSED. THE TRUE INWARDNESS OF THE LATE INDIANAP- OLIS CONFERENCE. WHY IT WAS CALLED. THE AMOUNT OF MONIY PROMISED. WHAT SECRETARY WHITNEY SAID T) ONE OF THEM, A BOLT SUGGESTED AND WHY 1f WAS N.T CARRIED INTO EFFKCT, THE PART J. M. TROT- T&R PLAYED. WHAT HE 8svUG- GESTED AND WHY HE DIDN'T AT TEND. TIE ACTION OF THE DEM- OCRATIC COMMITTEE IN DOUBT. THE SECRET OF J. MILTON TUR- NERS’ DEFEAT. MATTHEWS LET- TER AND WHY Lf WAS WRITTEN. THE CAUSE OF TH FiGit BR- TWEEN CLARK AND TURNER. STARTLING DEVELOPMENTS. A HISTORY OF THOS! IPATED. WHAT THEY CAN DO AND HOW MUCH THEY ARE THOUGHT | OF. DID THE PRESIDENT REQUEST TROTTER TO CALL THE. CONFER- ENCE TO DIVIDE THE COLURED Vote? MATTHEWS’ DENIAL AND TROTTER REBUKES HIS LIEUTEN- ANTS. Being one interested in the wel) fare of the colored race and indeed sympathize with those who ar identified with a downtrodden peo- ple, the editor of this paper, by in- vitation, attended the late Indian- apolis conference under the follow- | ing call. ATTENTION COLORED VOTERS ! Having thus indicated what the Democratic party and the Republi- ean party will each contend for at the impending election, the former fora continuation of the power it gained in 1884, the latter for ‘‘Vic- tory or Death,’ it is our opinion that the question which ought to present itself to the minds of the thinking colored men of the coun- try, paramount to all others, is this: What part are we going to act in the great political drama of 1888? Are we to stand “up and be counted by this party or that,” like so many damb driven cattle, or, on the other hand, are we going ! to act as men, each in accordance with his own uncoerced conviction and vote with that party which be may deem most likely to promote the interest of himself and race? It is our opinion that more indi- viduality and less clanishness ov the partof the colored people in politics will place them on a higher plane in the estimation of the dom- inant race of this country than they have occupied since their in- corporation into the body politic. Acting under the conviction that it would be wisaom on the part of the great body of negro American voters to be an independent and unknown quantity in the present contest and that, “In the multi- tude of councii there is wisdom,” we therefore take the liberty of hereby inviting you to attend a conference of colored meu to be held at the city of Indianapolis, Ind., on Weduesday, July 25, 1888, for the purpose of consulting and considering upon what recom- mendations may be decided upon as best to promulgate to the color- ed electors of the country. Let it be distinctly understood that the proposed conference is not called in the interest of any partic- ular party or individual but purely of the negro. Hoping that you will attend at the time and place indicated, aad that you will advise us as early a8 WHO PARTIC- - Respectfally, JUNIOR EXCELSIORS practicable. we are, Respectfully, Yours, J. MILTON TURNER. which of itself is damning. A greater conspiracy could not have been perpetrated upon the negro | race, and especially in the Soath, | than what the movers in this scheme perpetrated at Indianapo- lis, Ind., Wednesday, Joly 25, | 1888. We were in constant and | daily communication with these men which enabled us to ascertain just what was being done, why and by whom. The instigators of this conference were Jawes M. Trotter, recorder of deeds for the D’strict of Columbia, and J. Milton Tur- ner, ex-United States Minister to Liberia. Trotter, who is incompe- tent for the office he holds, said, (ex- Recorder J. C. Matthews stated) | that President Cleveland instructed him to call this conference and _in- dorse his administration, which | Mr. Matthews declared was false, as itis claimed that he has the ear, of the President. Mr. ‘Lur- ner was selected as Trotters chief lieutenant to carry out the wishes | of the President, through Mr. Trot- ter. Several consultations were held in the Recorders’ office and in | Mr. Turners’ private room where | plans were formulated to success- fully carry this great political {scheme into effect, and it was at ‘ these conferences where it was de- cided to select a gentleman in the Pension Office, to draw up the circular. After the circular was printed, and sent out there were ob- jections made to a clause which tated, ‘a conference ‘for demo- icrats and independents.” Turner was asked why the call was so worded and he replied, that had he stated that none but negro demo- erats would be admitted, the at- tendance would be small. It was small as it was and not even the democratic funds could increase the number. The true INAWRDNESS OF THE CONFERENCE embraces several schemes. Trot- ter asserted, said Ex-Recorder J. C. Matthews, that President Cleve- land had delegated to him the responsibility of calling the con- ference and dividing the colored vote. Trotter had a consultation with Turner in the Recorders oftice and the following persons were se- lected to attach their names: E. J. Walker, Massachusetts; Joseph Houser, Illinois; Wm. T. Scott, Chas. Nelson, Thos. Brown, of IIl- inois; James M. Vena, Missiouri ; H. C. Smith, Tennessee; Edward Nahar, Missouri; J, Milton Tur- ner, Missouri; William Kelly, Kansas; Wm. D. Matthews, Kan- sas; Wm.V. Turner, North Caro- lina, Geo. W. Fisher, Virginia; Walter G. Clark, Michigan; R. A. Jones, Ohio; Herbert Clark, Ohio ; Charles Shelton, Indiana. Allof the signers to the call didn’t attend, some on account of the lack of funds and others be- cause they didn’t desire to indorse the democratic party, but would be willing to make a request of | both parties which the more rad-| ical would not adhere to. WHY IT WaS CALLED. The two great personages who instigated theconference were J. M. Trotter and J. Milton Turner. Mr. Turner is the author of the} Cherokee bill that passed the Senate and so impressed the repub- licans that he was for the party. | To enable him to have his bill -pass | the House of Representatives, he | ealled-the Indianapolis conference | a negro democratic and indepen- | dent movement, for the purpose of | considering the condition of the) colored race as he asserted in his| call signed by him, with a suppli- mentary invitation signed by sev- eral office holders. We were in- This call explains itself, and | formed by those connected with this scheme that democratic con- gressmen would put up money; that secretary Whitney had en- dorsed'the movement and would contribute fands. whether secretary Whitney iadors- ed this great fraud, we addressed him a note asking foran interview. We called in company of one of the signers, and secretary Whit- ney said that he would not indorse any movement that the national democratic committee had not in- dorsed, to this reply our friend pulled from his pocket, letters en- dorsed by Senajer Paine and oth- ers, but they bad no effect on Mr. Whitney. On our arrival at In- dianapolis, Ind., the Washington delegation and movers in the cause of the democracy, held a caucas in the Eaglish Hotel, their headquarters, and it was there that Mr. Turner met his waterloo, A BOLT of the conference was planned by Mr. Turner to Mr. Fremont of the United States Capitol on the House side, but it was pot carried out. Mr. Turner wanted to know how much money could be raised and he was informed that the conference was not worth auything weither would the republicans buy it at avy price. J.M. TROTTER, the recorder of deeds for this city, telegraphed to ‘the conference to stand by Turner, but Matthews, of Albany, seat a letter to ex-Minister C. H.J. Taylor, that the conference was a fraud and a scheme inaug- urated by ‘Turner and ‘Trotter. i Mae J¥ster shiic.asked why he didu® he city of jormed Turner, 3 Ne i j the war broke outtt paaehe nanthe foreman of 6 £40.y papers would create’ engaged in thyar he could not afford to los8 wiS ike as it was a big one. The democratic national committee had not ind ed the movement prior to the meet: ing of the conferences, but after M Cleveland received the indors ment, Mr, Sharron was on the grounds to hand over a certain amount of money, aud board bills were paid, Ex-Minister Taylor, of Kansas, Mr. Jones of the Cleveland Grose, and others called on Sharron and prejudiced him against Turner, but Mr, Joseph Houser, in the meantime, called to see Mr, Shar. ron alone, after which Mr. Turner called with Houser and it was there Mr. Turner asserted that there was not a man, outside of himself, that could tell why he was a democrat. So pleased was Shar- ron with Tarners talk that he con- sented to recognize Turners’ execu- tive committee, with headquarters at New York: THE CALL was a delusion which the action of these men will show, a scheme to mislead the colored people under false representations and Trotters declaration that the president re- quested him to divide the colored vote is denied by Matthews and others, of Albany, but it is a fact that democratic senators, congress- meu and the national democratic committee did and continue to en- dorse this movement. THE FRAUD EXPOSED AND A HISTORY: OF THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED. Weattended the conference at Indianapolis, Ind., leaving this city Monday, Jaly 23, and arriving at Indianapolis Tuesday noon, July 24, in company of the callers and those interested in the proposed conference(?)of colored men. We desired to ascertain the true motiv. s of the signers of the call and what we say are fac s that cannot be con- tradicted. Mr. J. Milton Furner informed us on the train, that he wanted to make some money; that the Kepublican Senate had pisse! the Cherokee bill and he wanted it to pass the House and the only way to have it pass that body, since the House was democratic, was to call this conference, “J also regret,” said he, *‘that I had anything to do with it.” He then handed to us a set of preambles and resolutions, said to have been written by J. M. Trotter, the Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia , arrigning the Republican party and indors- ing the reelection of Cleveland and he instructed Messrs J. M? Turner and Joseph Houser, a special pen- | sion ageut, to pass them above all others. To ascertain | | city bat Dr. Sumbr. SATURDAY, AUGUST 19-1888. NOTICE. | WHERE TO BUY THE BEE. Citizens of South Washington who | desire the the Bex are requested to} send their names to Dr. S. A.| East Washington, Prof. J. W. 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