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DUTY OF THE CHUHCH TO PROBLEMS OF PEACE and recosstkuction (Coninued from Page One) ment if we are to retain permanently what has already been gained. “ ‘Above all we have a duty to those colored fellow citizens of ours who have done such noble service in the cause of democracy. They are going back into communities which must be made ready to receive them and in this preparation the Church haB a work to ; do of unique importance.’ j "To my mind, no portion of the program mapped out by the Federal Council of Churches is more timely or deserving of consideration than that which refers to the duty of the Church to help soften sentiment in favor of the colored people of the United States and to help in a definite, prac tical way to provide for the essential needs and to safeguard the interests of our returning soldiers who went to France (considered by man: ) as American Negroes, but, who returned, thank God, as full-fledged Americans ■ “No portion of this program v* t call for more downright statesman. , Bhip courage and (shall 1 say) real Christianity than the matter of work ing out those problems which hedge colored Americans about in all that concerns their better life. “And when the Federal Council refers to the notable services rendered by colored Americans in the cause of freedom and democracy, be it remem bered that this of necessity includes not only the splendid services rend ered by colored soldiers who took part in practically every branch of mili tarv service on the battle-scarred field of France, but it also includes the al most heroic and self-sacrificing serv ices rendered all over this country by colored civilians, by ministers, teach ers and other leaders of thought and opinion, including the noble women of our race who have helved to keep alive the fires of patriotism—despite mis givings and fears as to their own fu tures—all loyally uniting in one grand and successful effort to dethrone au- j tocracy and aggression in order that liberty and freedom might come to all the world, and in the liberty of which we have spoken so much during the pending war. we undoubtedly expect onr rightful share. May I say to be gin with, that the country owes a dis tinct debt to her soldiers, black and white alike, because of the service they have rendered in the hour of na tional need, and because of the sacri fices they have so willingly made that liberty and freedom might be vouch safed to us and to oppressed people throughout the world. “The situation with respect to the Negro soldier, particularly, is one which must be faced frankly and squarely. In some respects a crucial hour has come and many issues that some of the more conservative among us would rather postpone, must be settled now—for all time. “As I have frequently stated, no one expects the millenium to be brought over night, but the returned soldiers in common with those of the twelve million American Negroes who have done their bit on this side of the ocean, have a right to expect a larger measure of abstract justice and a more generous consideration of thei) constitutional prerogatives than have been accorded by the powers of this nation in the past. "The approaching period of peace, with its problems of reconstruction, rehabilitation and readjustment, must be faced in a spirit of candor and broad-gauged justice on the part of all concerned. The change of our sol diers—representing every phase or variegated national life—presents a task requiring the best thought for its proper handling and solution. 1 aking it for all in all, the problems of peace, as I have already indicated, are equal ly, if not more complex, than the prob lems of war. ‘The watches of the night are past; the watches of the day begin.' “At a time like this the counsels of wisdom suggest that there should be a well-ordered program tending to as sure colored Americans, as well as white Americans in every part of this country a full share of the blessings of freedom, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. “Among the essentials that must make for a judicious and permanent readjustment between the new Negro and the new nation, on behalf of a race of ten million colored Americans, than whom no racial group has ever been more useful or more loyal, may I suggest the following: "(1) Lynchings in all parts of our country should be stamped out as a menace to the nation and the majesty of the law recognized in every state and territory where the Stars and Stripes control. "(2) Labor conditions should be Improved, with a JuBt wage and hu mane working conditions for all, in cluding sanitary housing in the vari ous cities of our country. “(3) The sacredness of the ballot, as the token of freedom and democ racy should be recognized and equal ity of citizenship enforced for all who measure up to the law’s requirements. ‘‘(4) Adequate educational facilities should be provided for the Negro (like other American citizens) north and south, and fair opportunities for the exercise of God-given talents afforded in the trade markets of the nation. "(5) Persistent inculcation of les sons of thrift, industry, sense of re sponsibility, reliability in the dis charge of all trusts, absolute honesty, discipline of self, and the value and necessity of participation in the help ful activities of one’s own community. ‘‘These are a few of the essentia' things the school, the Church and the state must endeavor to bring about for the consummation of such a pro gram will inure to the benefit of each and all of them. ‘‘We must not become discouraged. Despite every handicap, we must press forward.” SPECIAL GRAND JURY MAKES FINAL REPORT (Continued From Page One.) (11) We have sadly lacked the willing testimony of eye witnesses who are supposed to be on the side of law and order, but have remained strangely silent, and have not vol unteered their knowledge to assist in bringing the probably guilty to justice by trial. Outside of the police and other public officials of the city and county we have had but few persons voluntarily appear before us and give testimony that would enable us to es tablish the probable guilt of persons connected with the riot. , Summary of Work Done. There were 195 cases considered. These cases cover a range of 34 in dictable crimes as shown by the ap pendix hereto. There were 120 per sons indicted. There were 535 wit nesses examined. The grand jury was in session 36 days. Causes of the Riot. The contributing causes are many and are known to a large part of the public, as well as to this jury. They are: First: Unmentionable crimes and assaults upon women and girls. Second: Contempt for law and constituted authority, no matter how I such contempt was engendered. Third: Organized and strong prop aganda existing and prevalent whose purpose is the downfall of our institu tions, the destruction of our economic policies, and the engendering of class hatred. It matters not by what name this effort is called, its purpose is no less deadly whether it be styled I. W. W.ism, bolshevism, sovietism, or anarchy, or whether it be preached from a soap box, or in luxurious par lors. Fourth: The general prevalence of the greatest social unrest that ever before existed. The people are irritated and restless. The reasons for this condition are many. A few ! may be cited, particularly, for ex ample: (a) The high cost of living. (b) The difference between labor and capita! with resultant striker; and lockouts of unusual number and de gree. (c) The unsettled condition con fronting the unsettled soldier, theii condition of mind and attitude of the public toward them. Minds Strongly Diverted. Four million of the young men oi this country have had their mindr strongly diverted from normal aims and pursuits and find it difficult tc concentrate upon previous duties Many are dissatisfied and wonderfully changed from the boys of three year; ago. They require the greatest con sideration tnd assistance to restore them to their normal habits am , thought. Their experience with wai and the ruthless punishment inflictec upon their country’s enemies is stil present in their minds, and they are ! consequently fast to act upon impulse when they believe crime is unpun j ished. Conclusion. To the People of Douglas County: We have a great county and city here, and unusual opportunities. These carry heavy responsibilities which the | citizenship must not shirk. There are many conditions requir ing improvement which this grand jury cannot investigate even, owiny: to its limitations. Every good citi zen should assist in correcting bad conditions by advocating impartial. | efficient and honest enforcement oi all laws and ordinances, or else theii | prompt repeal. Nonenforcement oi laws is fraught with danger to so ciety. We deplore the conditions of par tisanship and consequent adverse ad vertising of the city which such par tisanship brings to us. We find that the condition pre vails at this time the people and the press should unite in the common pur pose of boosting and helping Omaha The welfare of our whole city ie of greater importance than that oi any individual or group of individuals We should suppress scandal and frown on scandalmongers of whatevei degree or station. Should “Get Together.” Let capital and labor, the high ant low, rich and poor, work together foi the protection of our homes and the honor of the city. Let us stand shoul der to shoulder, and may the presi with friendly and helpful counsel ait and assist us to meet any menace even to the deadly menace of the Red Flag. Is it not worth more to residents | that a city shall advance in its care ! of human life, in its standard of liv ing, in its efficiency in making taxes promote public good? Growth is worth while; stagnation is bad. But we have cities which have grown so much faster than they have learned how to live. It is always easy to blame some one or something when things go wrong. We should be as prone to praise good acts and efforts. There is much to commend when it is understood that the task of main taining law and order and ferreting out crime is harder than before the war. Now the people are confronted with the high cost of living, heavy taxes, many strikes, many unspeak able crimes and incendiary speech and acts. These are abnormal times. A great er spirit of unrest prevails in this nation than ever before. It may only take a spark to light a great conflag ration. Therefore those who counsel should speak wisely, in moderation, and above all stand strongly for law and order. The governing authorities must be supported and where criti cism is needed, let it be helpful and constructive. 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