Another arose and advocated emigration to the African Congo Free State.

He pointed out that this State, great in area and rich in resources, was in the hands of the weak kingdom of Belgium and could be wrested from Belgium with the greatest ease.

In fact, it might be possible to purchase it, as it was the personal property of King Leopold.
He further stated that one of his chief reasons for suggesting emigration was that it would be a terrible blow to the South.

The proud Southerner would then have his own forests to fell and fields to tend.

He pictured the haughty Southern lady at last the queen of her own kitchen.