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Editorial
June 13, 1909
The Caucasian
Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
Editorial critiques a recent publication on Abraham Lincoln's solution to the 'Negro problem' and argues that Northern interventions harm negroes, advocating to 'let the negro alone' as they solve issues within their station.
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THE NEGRO PROBLEM.
There is a publication of recent issue entitled "The Negro Problem--Abraham Lincoln's Solution--Reform It Altogether." There have been many suggestions connected with the negro problem which have emanated from the fancies of Northern men having little conception of the negro. These treatises on the negro may yield pecuniary profits to their authors and publishers, but the problem which is the most practical and desirable may be left to its own settlement--"Let the negro alone." From the days of Lincoln to the present time the negro has been the unfortunate victim of men who, as so-called friends, have used him for their own selfish purposes, politically and otherwise. The negro who is keeping within the sphere of his station is solving the problem for himself. "Let him alone."
There is a publication of recent issue entitled "The Negro Problem--Abraham Lincoln's Solution--Reform It Altogether." There have been many suggestions connected with the negro problem which have emanated from the fancies of Northern men having little conception of the negro. These treatises on the negro may yield pecuniary profits to their authors and publishers, but the problem which is the most practical and desirable may be left to its own settlement--"Let the negro alone." From the days of Lincoln to the present time the negro has been the unfortunate victim of men who, as so-called friends, have used him for their own selfish purposes, politically and otherwise. The negro who is keeping within the sphere of his station is solving the problem for himself. "Let him alone."
What sub-type of article is it?
Slavery Abolition
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Negro Problem
Abraham Lincoln
Northern Interventions
Racial Non Interference
Self Settlement
What entities or persons were involved?
Abraham Lincoln
Northern Men
Negro
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Solution To The Negro Problem By Non Interference
Stance / Tone
Advocacy For Leaving Negroes Alone
Key Figures
Abraham Lincoln
Northern Men
Negro
Key Arguments
Criticism Of Northern Suggestions On The Negro Problem As Fanciful And Profit Driven
Negroes Have Been Victimized By So Called Friends For Selfish Purposes Since Lincoln's Time
The Practical Solution Is To Let The Negro Alone To Settle The Problem Himself Within His Station