Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-06-12
Tks' Beer Makers.

bALTI hOlSG, une O.-lne Drew er s
In national convention to day adopted a
preamble reciting that the brewing
interest Of the UniteS States contribu-
ted nearly SlO,0O0,OGO to the internal
revenue of the country, and the steady
progress made by this branch Of in
dustry proves that it is appreciated by
the people as adding to health we'll
being and contentment of the commun-
ity. 1t was therefore resolved that in
consideration Of these facts that we
urge upon the administration the wis
dom of passing such just and equitable
laws under which our business may be
peaceably conducted and without un-
necessary or arbitrary restriction; that
such influence as the trade can honest
ly exercise at the polls be used in the
election of independent representatives
who will consclentiously maintain their
opinion irrespective of parties or in
faence or political jobbery; that the
public press be encouraged by our ap.
probation and the trade to represent
our interests truthfully and fairly by
furnishing information freely and
cheertully, by withholding 70 fact that
will practically disprove the ignorant
assertions, and showing on all occasions
that there is DO secrecy or mystery in
our business as often asserted in the
malicious attacks of fanatics. ..,...
Resolutions were adopted that this
association join representatives of the
MASTERS in bringing before Congress
joint resolutions TOR the enactment of
rate of duty on foreign malt of rs
cents on 81 pounds, and that members
of the association use their influence
in having passed by the legislatures Of
their several States law similar to
the act passed by the Legislature Of
Iowa to protect manufacturers and
dealers in ale, beer. soda water and
other beverages.
The president then intoduced Hon.
Green B. Raum, Commissioner Of In
ternal Revenue, WIN addressed the
convention as follows:
was remarkins to-day to some Of
your leading members that | have seen
but few brewers during my admins
tratlon in Office, aud the reply has
been that the brewers of the govern
ment have been in such harmonious re.
lations of late that they find it unneces-
sary to visit Washington. Applause.
| have this to say in regard to the sys-
tenn of internal revenue. l recognize it
simply as a code of laws for the coliec-
ton of revenues, not for regulation Of
mems business, because [ think the
least the government has to do in put
ting its nose into the business of men
the better. [Applausc. l take pleasure
In bearing evidence that you have n
officer at Washington who has at all
times aided me ID the enforcement Of
the laws, and has given advice in bring
ing about such rulings that seem pro,
per for the enforcement Of the laws.
Of course [ am not here to suggest
resolution or any legislation by your
body. | am here for the purpose Of
looking you in the face and to particl-
pate in such pleasure as you may have
during the day. Having said so much,
[ thank you very much for the kind
cess you have shown me. Loud ap-
plause.
A vote of thanks was rendered Com
missioner kaum for his address, The
present officers were reelected by ac
clamation. St. Louis was selected as
the place Of the next meeting, on the
first Wednesday in 1879. Adjourned
sine die. a... ..f.
TEMPERANCE WoRKERs-OsH-
KosH, June 6.-The State Catholic
Temperance Convention closed to-day
after very successful session. The
days exercise consisted of grand pro-
cessior and picnic, and thongh rain
interfered somewhat the enthusiasm
was undated. 1t was altogether the
largest temperance demonstration ever
held in the city. Officers were elect
ed as follows:
President-Jas. O'Malley, Oshkosh
Secretary-M. Collins, Stevens
Point. s
Treasurer-E. P. Boland, Green
Bay. aj
Delegates to National Convention
Rev. Fathers Willard, O'Malley and
Fairbanks.
The next annual Convention will be
held at Milwaukee. .fs#faE
A notable trial has just been con-