The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-12-01
STATE TEMPERANCE CONVENTION

The Kansas State Convention met in
Salina November 18th, at o'clock p. m.
The president being absent, Mr.. Jacob
De Witt, of Salina, was chosen tempo
rary chairman.
On motion committee on credentials
and another on permanent organization
were appointed. -. .-.-.-
Addresses were then made by P. T.
Rhodes, - Elliott, G. w. Hays, J.
Boynton, - Cary, and W. S. Lowe.
The evening was pleasantly spent and
it was apparent that earnest work was
the object of the convention.
The convention again assembled at
9 80 next morning. After hearing and
adopting the report on credentials, the
following report on permanent organi-
cation was read and adopted, viz: Pres
ident, Geo. S. Eyeretts, of Topeka !;
Vice Presidents, VIM. A. Philips, of
S. D. Underwood, of Junction City,
T. Dwight Thatcher, of Lawrence,
Judge Brewer, of Leavenworth, j. B.
Campbell, of Fort Scott, and A. j.
Evans, of Atchison; Secretary, Mr..
Morrow, of Topeka; Corresponding
Secretary, A. G. Sloan, of Salina Treas
urer, DR.. Tefft, of Topeka; Executive
Committee, Prof. G. w. Hoss, P. T.
Rhodes andJ j. Buck, of Emporia, and
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Manhatten.
In selecting the officers the conven-
ton had an eye to the location of suf-
fiCient number near together for con-
Venience in consultation.
After the organization the balance of
the session was spent in appointing
committees, laying out the work, and in
general discussion as to the work to be
done.
The afternoon was spent in hearing
and considering reports, and in general
discussion on the best mode of advance
ing the cause of temperance. During
the session earnest and stirring speeches
were made by Rev. Mr.. Payne, Rev.
W. Bishop and Rev. P. T. Rhodes.
During these speeches tho audience
gave most earnest attention and fire.
quently manifested their appreciation
by rounds of applause.
In the evening the large audience was
held spell-bound by an able and we'll
timed address from Rev. j. Boynton,
of Salina. This address was able, de-
liberate and full of earnestness. The
speaker took the ground that society
was not educated up to the point where
separate political action would be like
ly to do good. He urged Temperance
men to work through the regular polit-
"
ry meetings and labor to secure the
nomination of good temperate and hon
est men for Office. The address was re-
ceived with marked favor by the audi
ence, and fully endorsed by the con-
Vention.
After finishing little minute bust
ness, the convention adjourned to meet
in Topeka on the 3rd Tuesday in Janu-
airy, at 2 o'clock p. m.
A more harmonious meeting could
not have been held, and it is thought
that it will leave good influence be-
hind, and do much to arouse the tenn
perance workers throughout the State.
The citizens of Salina deserve great
credit for the interest they took in the
proceedings, and for the hearty welcome
they extended to the delegates and Wis
itors. Every heart and house seemed
to be open and teams were sent to each
train to convey the delegates TO the
place of meeting. Salina is one of our
most enterprising western cities, and is
situated in one of the finest counties of
our noble young State. The work the
convention is aiming to do, and the po-
sition taken In the great temperance re-
form, can be more readily seen from the
resolutionss adopted than any other
way. These resolutions were adopted
% bAC NciAOcEolU JuOS1ucIit VI the COQ-
vention after careful thought The
more important resolutions are as fol-
lows:
WHEREAS the temperance reform Is an i'm
portant element eff christianity, and whereas.
the elevation to places OF trust and power Of
men OF intemperate habits, or who give eoun-
tenance to the legslizing of dram shops, has
tendency to demoralize society and render in
secure the civil institutions Of our country,
therefore,
Resolved, 1. That we viii support no man
Tor oince Whe is not strictly temperance
man. tss s.75j i.
2. That 1t is the duty OF every voter 70 at
tend the primary meetings and use all proper
influences to prevent the nomination OF those
not pledged to oppose the IegaHzation Of dram
shops.
8. That we consider the law that gives to
cities OF the first and second class the power
70 license dram shops without the consent Of
the people crest wrong, and calculated TO
demoraiize our great centres Of influence.
4. That We heartily indorse the movement
Of the different churches and temperance or
ders to circulate petitions to be presented TO the
next legislature asking that the invidIous dis
tinction between large cities and the smaller
towns and the country be abolished.
8. That committee Of three be appointed
to confer with and assist the churches aud diff
ferent temperance organizations in circulating
petitions for the above purpose. Comalittee:
II. n. Elliott, l. u. ESmpbeiI, y. Kelley.
= That ~ al means aud IN every form of
association would we commend the work; by
secret societies and by open associations; that
In every way and by all means we rejoice that
the temperance reform IL preached. The State
Temperance Society Iegalizes no one way;