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September 10, 2005
Harley Calls for Calm, Says Answers Are Coming
From the Source:
Sept. 9, 2005 – In the wake of St. John's recent racial tensions, island Administrator Julien Harley Friday called for calm and level-headedness. However, he said that he soon expects some answers from federal officials investigating the series of incidents that have inflamed St. John. "Hopefully, next week," he said. Harley said he sent out a press release Friday calling for calm to stop the innuendos and rumors that circulate like wildfire around St. John regarding the incidents. Additionally, he said that news about a possible Oct. 1 protest on St. John by people from St. Croix and St. Thomas helped convince him a press release was needed. Oct. 1 has its roots in the territory's history as contract day, the day when laborers were free to sign on with new employers if they so wished. In 1878, laborers' frustrations led to riots that resulted in the burning of many St. Croix estates. "What are they protesting?" Harley asked Friday afternoon.
I have the same question. Click here for the whole article.
Posted by afinta at September 10, 2005 01:03 PM
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