It can no longer be doubted that the Negro soldier will fight.

In fact such has been their record in past wars that no scruples should have been entertained on this point, but the (late) war was a fresh test, the result of which should be enough to convince the most incredulous "Doubting Thomases." [Illustration: CONVENT AT CAVITE, WHERE AGUINALDO WAS PROCLAIMED PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC (JUNE, 1898).] The greater portion of the American people have confidence in the Negro soldier.

This confidence is not misplaced--the American government can, in the South, organize an army of Negro soldiers that will defy the combined forces of any nation of Europe.

The Negro can fight in any climate, and does not succumb to the hardships of camp life.

He makes a model soldier and is well nigh invincible.
The Negro race has a right to be proud of the achievements of the colored troopers in the late Spanish-American war.