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The News & Observer
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
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American Negroes in South Africa complain of denied equal rights by British rulers, including barred from second-class rail coaches, sidewalks, and business due to color and nationality. They appeal via US Consul Proffit in Pretoria, who confirms their deplorable conditions. Article questions US response, suggesting 'big stick' against King Edward.
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American negroes, living in South
Africa, complain bitterly that they
are denied equal rights. The British
rulers not only do not treat them in
Booker Washington manner, but deny
them the right to vote and make their
condition "deplorable" to quote their
own words.
They have appealed,
through the American consul at Pre-
toria, for Uncle Sam to redress their
grievances, which are thus summed up
in an abstract by Mr. Proffit, the con-
sul:
"They allege that they are barred
from riding in second-class railroad
coaches because of their color, that
they are prohibited from walking on
the sidewalk--"for which we are
thrown about like chattels"--that
they are not allowed to do business be-
cause they are Americans, and that
they are told that "the American na-
tives must expect the same treatment
as the Africans." "This and more makes
our condition unbearable," they say.
The consul testifies to the truthful-
ness of this statement. His recommen-
dation to the President does not appear.
Would he have "the big stick" brought
out to compel King Edward to invite
the thirteen to an unlucky dinner?
If not, what is he going to do about it?
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American Negroes in South Africa face discrimination from British rulers, denied voting rights, rail access, sidewalks, and business opportunities due to color and American nationality. They appeal through US Consul Proffit for redress; he confirms their claims but recommendation to President is unknown. Article satirically questions if US will use 'big stick' diplomacy.