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ence to her majesty, tlio queen.In tlie afternoon of the third day resolutions were adopted providing for the formation of a permanent Pan-Afrienn Association. the objects of which should he:1. To secure civil and political rights for Africans and their descendants throughout the world:2. To encourage friendly relations between the Caucasian and African races;3. To encourage African people everywhere in educational, industrial and commercial enterprise;4. To npproach governments, and Influence legislation In the interests of the black races; and5. To ameliorate the condition of the oppressed Negro in Africa, America.' the British empire, and other parts of the world.Provision was made for Hie organi/nt,**»-of affiliated societies in nil parts of theworld, the headquarters of the association being in London. England.Officers were elected as follows:President—Bishop Alexander Walters. United States.Vice President—Rev. H. Brown.Secretary—Mr. H. S. Williams.Treasurer—Mr. R. F. Colenso.Emperor Menelik of Abyssinia, and thePresidents of Liberia nnlt;l Hnyti were elected honorary members of the association.The afternoon sitting closed with the adoption of a solemn address to the nations of the world, to be communicated to governments of the civilized powers.
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Saint Paul Appeal
Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
Sat, Aug 18, 1900
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