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106-R000 F ina a alia Uiy > aT "Since there has been talk that I am trying to split the Muslims, I want it clearly understood that my advice to all Muslims is that they stay in the Nation: ~ of Islam under the spiritual guidance of the Honorable Elijah Muhamad . It is not my desire to encourage any of them to follow me.” so | rN ,: r é . : Also at this press conference MALCOLM X passed outa . ise of the telegram he sent to ELIJAM MUHAMMAD on ‘March 11, i 964. This telegram reads as follows: "the National Officials there at the Chicago Headquarters know that I never left the Nation of Islam of my ow free will. It was they who conspired with Captain Joseph here in New York to pressure me out of the Nation. In order to save the National Officials and Captain Joseph the disgrace of having to explain their real reason for forcing me out, I announced through the pres: that it was my own decision to leave. "T did not take the blame to protect those National Officials, but to preserve the faith your followers have in you and the Nation of Islan. "Despite what has been said by the zrese, I have never spoken one word of criticism to them about your family. I will always be a Muslim, teaching what you have taught me, and giving you full credit for what I know and what I am. You are still my leader and teacher, even though those around you wont let me be one of your active followers or helpers. The presént course I am taking is the only way I cen circumvent their obstacles and still expedite your progran. "Mme tears you shed in Arizona gave the public the impression that you also are of the opinion thet I left of my own free will, so I am giving a copy of this wire to the press, May Allah bless you with health and success. I am etill your brother and servant. _ “Malcolm x" r, -_ WL as - 27 - ee eo.