The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-12-31
THURSDAY EVENING, Dec. 10, 1916.

THURSDAY EVENING, Dec. 10, 1916.
The Convention met pursuant TO adjourn
ment, the President in the chair.
Mr.. Jones from the committee appoint
ed TO prepare business for the action of the
Convention, made report, which, after uD-
dergoing discussions and amendment, was
adopted in the following form:
Mr.. President: The committee whose du-
ty it was to prepare business for the action of
the Editorial Convention now assembled at
indianapolis, have instructed me to report
that they know of no business which it would
be proper 10 recommend for the action of the
Convention, wthreerence 10 prices ofprlDt-
ing, Sc, but have directed me to report the
following preamble and resolutions, and re-
commend their adoption
WHEREAS, The Editorial Convention
which assembled at indianapolis, on The 9th
of January, 1916, to take measures 70 ele-
vate the character of the press OF Indiana,
in the adoption of a resolution upon that &C.
casion, did consent to abstain from personal
abuse of each other through their respective
papers; and whereas, said resolution has 10
great degree had its desired effect in ele-
waiting the tone of the press and preserving
the reputation of the brethren of the quill
Therefore, be il
| l. RESOLVED, That the spirit and letter Of
said resolution be adopted as the rule and
guide of our future action.
2. REsoLvED.-That it is the duty of ed
i;ors to reason without abuse-to write with
out fear but at all times let candor, honesty
and truth mark our differences.
3. RESOLVED, That we feel deep and
abiding interest in the prosperity of our be
loved State, and will moi suffer party spirit to
prevent US from giving cur hearty cooperation
TO all laudable efforts TO rescue the State
| from embarrassment.
4. RESOLVED, That we have heard with
regret that number of Editors in this State
| have been in the habit Of under bidding for
printing, which barely pays for the labor and
expense, even al the established prices, and
| that the members of the Convention cannot
consent hereafter TO fellowship with those
who may continue TO practice upon such an
unmanly principle.
5. RESOLVED, That while we are willing
to work for the State or for counties as cheap
as for any person or employer, we look upon
it as an uncalled for interference in our bus
mess, for the Legislature TO pass laws restrict
ing US in our common charges and reasona-
Bile profits, for work done for either or any of
them; and hereafter when the prices TO be
paid by law for Sale or county printing and
advertising are melted out in the penurious
and Liberal spirit characterizing some of the
allowances made by the Legislature in former
years we pledge TO each other that our press
es shall not perform labor for such inadequate
compensation, thus arbitrarily and uniusty
imposed, and which must result in the inius
tice of compelling US to charge higher upon
other employers.
On motion, il was
RESOLVED, That the editors in attendance
upon this Convention will send copy OF
their respective papers for preservation in
the State Library, and another copy for the
use of he Deaf and Dumb Asylum
7. RESOLVED, That the thanks of the
Convention be rendered TO the trustees of
Roberts Chapel. for their kindness in per-
hitting us 10 use their basement.
8. RESOLVED, That the proceedings OF
this Convention be published in the papers
represented here, and that those editors in
the State who are not present be requested
to give them an insertion in their respective
papers.
After which the Convention adjourned
sine die.
N. BOLTON, Pref.
JNo. B. SEMANs, Sec'y.
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