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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
9
Booker T. Washington delivered a landmark speech at the Atlanta University conference urging practical education focused on agriculture and skilled labor. He argued true independence for African Americans lies in land ownership and self-sustaining work, shaping a path for economic and civic empowerment in the South.
The article debates whether states may declare new constitutions as sovereign law without a popular vote. It weighs Virginia and Connecticut cases, highlighting conflicts between old and new electorates, the risk of factional battles, and ongoing town dominance over city representation.
Virginia and Connecticut face a constitutional trigger in a heated debate over whether new constitutions should be submitted to voters or proclaimed by the convention. Virginia had pledged popular ratification. the convention now weighs election versus immediate proclamation.
The article argues that Georgia populations show strong support for public schools despite criticisms, urging lawmakers to increase funding and improve methods. It notes poverty of resources as the main hurdle, calls for decisive state action, and frames education as a sound investment yielding better citizens and broader prosperity.
The Visit of Minister Wu Atlanta will be honored today by the visit of the Hon. Wu Ting-fang, the minister of the Chinese empire to the United States. The distinguished diplomat has made for himself a conspicuous place in the official and commercial circles of American life by reason of his uncommon abilities and his advanced enterprise. More than any other Oriental statesman, excepting Li Hung Chang, Minister Wu has shown modern interest in and capacity for the details of world affairs.
The essay praises Wu as an educated observer and anticipates his Atlanta visit guiding southern leaders toward deeper commercial ties with China. It argues the cotton industry already links China and the South and suggests Wu’s remarks could expand understanding, redefine views on China, and spur world market outreach.
The text discusses the Boxer Indemnity, noting the tael’s drop from 74 to 60 cents and the shift from 450,000,000 to 550,000,000 taels on a gold basis. It highlights Chinese protests, legal binds, and potential protocol alterations, framing the issue as a heavier burden amid international tensions and domestic politics.
May 28 commencement at Wesleyan Female College drew a large audience as President J W Roberts delivered a revered baccalaureate. Announcements listed graduates by degree including Artium Baccalaureae and Literarum Baccalaureae with numerous named seniors and certificates in piano stenography and other studies.
The Southern Female college at LaGrange Ga concluded its session with a sermon by Rev B Vaughn of Canton and an elocution contest. A courtyard art levee and a grand concert directed by Professor A Georger followed. Dr G Dilworth of Tifton gave the literary address, with large crowds in attendance and many encore numbers. Dr Nunnally, the president, praised brighter prospects and anticipated more boarding students next year.
Commencement day in Cartersville Ga honors a 14 member graduating class led by Benjamin Gilreath Elizabeth Ford Johett Neel Maury E Gilreath Irene Alley Clifton Corley Walter Danes Addie Donshoy Florida Fite Addie Gaines Mamie Ginn Cras well Hall Avis Jackson Eliza Neal Judge John W Alda presides as board president delivering an address of advice Prizes awarded for elocution Annie Pope Allen Lilian Akin and for composition Maxine Barron Jessie Daves with honorable mentions Walter Daves Monroe Neel.
Lumpkin Georgia May 27 Special The Lumpkin public schools closed with diplomas awarded to eleven graduates. Commencement featured Rev L T Reed and a literary address by Hon Robert M Hitch of Savannah. Graduates listed include Berta Marshall Charlotte Usher Blanche Irvin Julia Simpson Bessie Daniel Mattie Holt Freddye Singer Pattie Beall Bessie Surles Cliffory Ball and Earl Overby. Professor Or Bynum to be principal next term with J T Rosson Emmie Stephenson and Irma Lewis assistants.
Elbertin Ga May 28 Special The Elberton public schools closed with an address by Hon F B Richardson of Atlanta This morning featured elocution and declamation contests John G Oglesby distributed prizes eighteen in all for winners in contests since the first Attendance was strong and interest grew The board will fill several faculty vacancies at its June 3 meeting The first class to complete the course graduates this evening followed by the Richardson address
Douglas Ga May 27 Special The commencement exercises of the South Georgia Normal Institute opened this week with a large attendance of visitors and will continue through the week General Gordon delivered his lecture on the Last Days of the Confederacy at the institute this afternoon.
A series of telegrams and statements reveal a heated exchange between Dupont Guerry and Sam W. Small over a proposed joint debate on state prohibition versus local option. Guerry insists on terms including Terrell, Evang, Anderson, or Hillyer as co-debaters and is willing to debate in Atlanta on June 2 if Terrell participates. Small counters by selecting General Evang to represent Guerry and offers a rival cadre to meet him, signaling a drawn out negotiating move as both aim to shape the public discussion and who rows the campaign.
Savannah Ga May 28 Special This eve of the Chatham primary stirs tension as Citizens and Union clubs battle for voter sway. Police expected at polls tomorrow from 7am to 6pm at the courthouse amid torchlight rallies, parades and theater meetings. Citizens club trumpets a larger turnout.
Americus residents report several indictments returned by Sumter County grand jury led by Judge Z A Littlejohn as the crackdown on illicit liquor continues. Prominent Mrs Ames K Schumpert suffers a broken thigh in a room crossing accident while aiding her invalid husband Colonel Schumpert. Colonel W G Obear, state inspector of troops, inspects the Americus light infantry and plans to accompany them to Andersonville to guard order among negro excursionists on Decoration Day.
Professor W B Merritt spoke at the Terrell County courthouse in Dawson urging support for his bid, drawing an ovation from a large crowd as he argued his claims in the race for state school commissioner.
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