Considering, the unfriendly attitude of the Democratic administration toward our people, it was hoped that the Convention would go on record by making an expression by resolution, or through its party platform, of its recognition of the equal rights of all men without regard to race or color, but in that there was also a disappointment. A resolution of similar purport was offered, but failed to carry.
Concerning Mr. Hughes, the Presidential Nominee, but little is known as to his attitude toward the race, for he has held but few official positions in which he has come into contact with our people. As Governor of the state of New York he was fair. However, anything to beat the present Democratic Administration. Let us hope!
The fifteen Bishops were assigned to the following districts:
First District—Bishop Evans Tyree, D. D. Conferences, Philadelphia, New York, New England and New Jersey.
Second District—Bishop J. Albert Johnson, D. D. Conferences, Baltimore, Virginia, North Carolina and Western North Carolina.
Third District—Bishop C. T, Shaffer. D. D., M. D. Conferences, Ohio, North Ohio, Pittsburgh and West Virginia.
Fourth District—Bishop L. J. Coppin, D. D. Conferences, Indiana, Illinois, Chicago, Kentucky and West Kentucky.
Fifth District—Bishop H. B. Parks, D. D. Conferences, Missouri, North Missouri, Southwest Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Puget Sound, California and Arizona.
Sixth District—Bishop J. S. Flipper, D. D. Conferences, Georgia, Macon, Georgia; Southwest Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia, and Augusta, Georgia.