Gen. Grant Hopeful

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Title

Gen. Grant Hopeful

Description

“The General is a confirmed optimist as regards the Philippines situation, and declared the Philippines to be a much better class of people than they have been painted, with a rapidly growing liking for American people and their methods. It was a response to the question whether after all there was not a deep sealed racial prejudice against Americans. It has been frequently alleged, that the general said: "No, on the contrary, I think they are really becoming fond of our people
and our institutions. They are an impulsive lot, much like children, and they have reminded me of a lot of youngsters trying to show conclusively that they are good. As an evidence of their growing patriotism I may say they celebrated Washington’s Birthday with much gusto and when I left they were preparing even then to celebrate the forthcoming Fourth of July."

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N/A

Publisher

Washington Bee

Date

1901-6-15

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Citation

N/A, “Gen. Grant Hopeful,” African American Fourth of July, accessed March 28, 2024, https://africanamerican4th.omeka.net/items/show/456.