Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-30

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Resolved. That We commend the movement now
before Congress: for the appointment of Commits
uors and the evils Of intemperance In our nation,
and trust that 1t will be favorably considered and
Resolved. That the thanks of this convention
are rendered to those sherins and municipal OH.
GERS In the State who have partially or fully en-.
ommend all temperance men to fully sustain and
Resolved, That our thanks are hereby rendered
nishing free return tickets TO the members of this
convention.
The President having been called away.
Hon. Sidney Perham was called to the chair.
Committee of Eve was appointed to confer
with the Committee appointed at the last ses-
sion of the Grand Lodge of Good Templars to
ascertain and report of any further legislation
is needed for the suppression Of the liquor
traffic.
Hon. ]. Nye reported the following names
suing year:
STATE COMMITTEE.
kennebec-Joshua Nye, Augusta.
Cumberland-D. B. Randall, Cape Eliza.
beth Depot.
Sagadahoc-Henry Tallman, Bath.
Oxford-F. E. Shaw, Paris Hill.
Knox-G. 0. Payson, Rockland.
York;. P. Call, Kittery Point.
Androscoggin-H. M. Bryant, Lewiston.
Lincoln-Henry Harrington, Waldoboro'.
Somerset-Daniel Allen, Fairfield.
Piscataquis-M. G. Prsntiss, Foxcroft.
Penobscot-J. S. Kimball, Bangor.
Washington-Abner Townsend, Calais.
Aroostook-George W. Hilton.
Franklin-John Allen, Pennington.
Waldo-Geo. f. Bracket, Belfast.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The meeting was opened with prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Allen.
Gov. Dingley in the chair.
Mr.. Morrill, of Gardiner, proposed the Or
ganization OF permanent temperance asso-
citation.
The chairman of the meeting remarked
that in Massachusetts, the State Temperance
Alliance was doing noble work, and such an
association could be formed here.
On motion Of Mr.. Morrell, it was voted
that this convention proceed to form State
Temperance Association at once. The Ex-
ecutive Committee were instructed to take
measures to forward the movement.
The resolutions offered in the forenoon
were adopted.
Mr.. Reuben McKenney of Augusta, sub
mitted the following resolve:
Resolved, That we think that an amendment to
the present liquor law, by giving to the informer
against the rumseller one half of the fine collected,
would incite the officials to q more thorough en-.
forcement of the law.
Col. Shaw said that he was opposed to the
resolution, as officers should seize liquors in
the line of their duty, and not because they
have hope of reward.
Mr.. Hamilton of Biddeford, thought if the
spirit and intent of the resolution was car
ried out, the moral effect of the law would be
lost; laws would be obnoxious. More pros
ecutions might follow, but there would GER
tainly be a reaction, and the law would lose
the respect of the community.
Mr.. Lothrop liked law that had teeth in
it. He would give more for the resolution
than any that had been passed. He wasn't
afraid of stepping on the toes of the rum
sellers.
The debate was further continued by
Messrs, Randall, Nye, Walker of Bangor,
Tallman Of Bath, and Allen of Pennington.
The resolution offered by Mr.. McKenney
was laid upon the table.
Mr.. Randall then made the closing address
of the convention. He was sorry that 80 few
ministers and church members had attended
the convention. 1t looked like apathy. The
church is the great moral power Of the world
the power behind the law and the execu-
TONERS of the law, and the church must be
interested and moved upon before the law can
be enforced effectually. When the people
see and realize the enormity of the rum traf-
fc, something will be done. When the peo-
pie say that this business shall stop. then it
will stop. Don't put the paddock upon the
mouth of the minister.
After fervent prayer by Rev. Mr.. Randall.
the convention adjourned finally