There, it is said, they have made unusual strides forward.

The progress of the Negroes in the South, however, has in no sense been general, although the land owned by Negroes in the country and the property of thrifty persons of their race in urban communities may be extensive.

In most parts of the South the Negroes are still unable to become landowners or successful business men.

Conditions and customs have reserved these spheres for the whites.

Generally speaking, the Negroes are still dependent on the white people for food and shelter.