When the colored voters differ among themselves and are to be found on _both sides_ of local political contests, they will begin to find themselves of some political importance; their votes will be sought, cast, _and counted_.
And this is the key to the whole situation; let them make themselves a part of the people.

It will take time, patience, intelligence, courage; but it can be done: and until it is done their path will lie in darkness and perhaps in blood..