Daily globe., 1879-06-06
BREWERS OF BEER.

Closing Proceedings of the National Associ-
ation-1Beer vs. Bourbon Commissioner
Raum-PresentatiOn-B Academy
miscellaneous Business.
ST.. LOUIS, June 5.-The brewers conven-
ton resumed its session this morning, Pres
ident Reuter- in the chair. The committee
on resolutions reported the following:
WHEREAS. The advocates of prohibition con-
tinue to wage indiscriminate war against the
manufacture, sale and consumption of alcohol
ic beverages distilled and fermented and
F WHEREAS, Any law imposing the same re-
strictiOn or prohibition on both classes of
drinks will be found to operate against fer
mented malt beverages which are bulky and
perishable much more harshly than against
distilled liquors which readily evade the law.
because neither bulky nor perishable; and
WHEREAS, 1t is a fact established by general
experience that by the popularity of fermented
malt beverages in place of distilled liquors
the cause of temperance is advanced; therefore
Resolved, That members of this association
make every effort Individually and jointly to
disprove and repel the unfounded and malig-
nant accusation of the so-called temperance
reformer and to disabuse the public mind of
all misconception regarding popular use of
fermented malt beverages.
Resolved That the members of this associa-
byssupport of proper candidates for represen-
tatives only, to secure just discrimination
between distilled and fermented liquors in leg
islative enactments of their respective States.
The following was also adopted
WHEREAS, The near future may bring issues
grayely affecting the welfare of the brewing
business in this country requiring united ac-
tion and strenuous exertion; therefore
Kesolred, That it is the duty of every men,
ber3of this association by persistent effort to
extend its membership and influence as far as
possible, and that it is matter of duty and
self interest for every one directly directly
connected with the brewing trade to join it's
ranks and to labor for the advancement of its
aims and Objects Report adopted.
GEN. RAUM.
Gen. Raum, commissioner of internal
revenue, was introduced, and made brief
speech, in which he congratulated the brewers
on the success of their association. He bore
testimony to the way that they had always
manifested desire to aid the government in
the collection of its revenue and to have its
laws and regulations properly observed, and
said he would be glad to consider any sugges-
ions which might be made to him touching any
plan they might devise to prevent the reissue
of beer stamps.
PRESENTATION.
WIN. K. Temp Of st. Louis then stepped for
ward land in a very feeling and highly compli-
mentsry manner presented President Reuter- q
veryEklaborately artistically wrought silver ep-
ergne, as token of the individual respect and
estsen of every member of the association, and
in1ecpgnition of the eminent services render
ed Xhe brewing interests.
MfsReuter accepted the gift in an eloquent
littk speech The epergne is emblematically
destined to represent the craft weighs about
30Oksnces and cost 800.
IT, convention then. took a recess during
whieM the members visited the Merchants Ex-
chahgs in body, where they were cordially
received by the members. Brief speeches
were made by President Wahl and Vice Presi-
dent Temp, of the Exchange, which was re-
spondfd to in fitting words by President Reuter-.
Commissioner Raum also made few remarks
at the afternoon session of the convention
reportf of several committees were presented
and adopted. The proposition made by the
local association of New York, to reduce the
assessment lon active members one. third was
adoptsl. A proposition to establish brew
ers aeademy was adopted, and motion to ap-
point aeommittee to devise the place for such
school, the committee to report at the next an
nual meeting. President Reuter- and the pres
ent board Of trustees were elected by acclama-
ton, and after the passage of the usual reso-
lntions of thanks the convention adiourned to
meets Buffalo, N. Y, the first Wednesday of
June next.
Tonight an elegant banquet was given to
members of the convention at Germania club
hall in which 300 delegates and invited
guests participated.