The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-05-12

At Columbus, Ohio, May 18th and 18th, 1881.
The Peoples Reform Convention will convene in
Columbus, o.. on Wednesday, May 18th, at P. NJ in
the City Hall, and continue through Thursday, day
and night
From parts the State the urgent request
for State Convention. Never there time the
history of this great State when there was better
political public sentiment in favor of Temperance
legislation than at present, and Never was there
greater demand for the Wisest and Best men and wo-
men of Ohio irrespective of party ties, to meet to-
gether in Conference for Consultation Union and
Definite Action. This is not "Prohibitios Party"
movement, but the gushing forth of desire iecn all
classes and all parties.
The lines being drawn. Our enemies are alert
and acting on the war path and shall remain quiet
and allowable Beer minority element to rule, or
will we have the Moral courage to demand that the
Christian Temperance element of Ohio be heard and
needed?
At the Beer Brewers Association April 2sth 1884,
series resolutions brought forward ard unan-
imously adopted, condemning all prohibitory legsla-
tion as an interference with individual rights, and
pedging the support the organization to only such
candidates and parties will declare themselves un-
equivocally opposed to temperance laws.
1t was unanimously agreed that hereafter prohibi-
tion should be made issue in all City and State
elections and political parties be required to define
their positions thereon before they could gain their
vote. Shall not the Christian, temperance workers OF
Ohio-who the great majority-declare as plainly
ly their sentiments?
This is in harmony with the call, endorsed by hun
dreds of prominent men of both parties, viz:
1st To devise plans for securing efficient prohib-
itory legislation.
End. To more Thoroughly arrange for uniform and
systematic work.
Sd. To urge the dominant political parties to adopt
prohibitory plank framed by this temperance con-
vention, and nominate only men, who will carry il
out in good faith if the dominant parties win not
do se to nominate separate Peoples Reforn1ticke1
| for independent political action. As
4th. To express clearly and definitely the princi-
Piles and plans that shall expect and require the
| men and parties which we support.
We appeal in behalf of suffering humanity, and o
good government to the clergy of all denominations
the Presidents, Professors, Superntendents ant
Teachers of institutions and schools, together
with all temperance workers to rally to this cbnven
tion the important held In Ohio and deter
mine what shall be the Status of parties and mel
| whom we, Intelligent, christian and Temperance
men will support in the future.
| Every arrangement is being made to make this tn
historic Convention of Ohio. Let every county t.
it that persons chosen to represent them and tha
such delegates Only sent closely identife
| with the cause.
| Reduced rates railroads running into Columbus
and ample accommodations. Some of the most note
| men of the nation will be present. You can TAX
Street Cars Charots at Depot and ride to City Hal
for cents, where Convention will be held. Any in
formation desired, please address, (enclose stamp)
| THE OHIO ANTI-LIQUOR ALLIANCE,
| 10 North High St., Columbus, o.