Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-25
THE PROHIBTTIONISTS.
Second Day of the National Convention
Platform Adopted.

CHICAGO, August A-The National Pro.
bibition Convention reconvened at
o'clock this morning. Additional States
were represented and added TO the rolls.
kilograms of greeting were received from
the Knights of Temperance in Atlanta, and
reports received of the condition of tenn
perance in the different States and Terrific
ries. The platform was then read, which
with the amendments adopted subsequently
is- as follows, the planks having been dis
cussed and amended separately:
THE PLATFORM.
All questions not of a national character
belong TO the party within the several States
and Territories 10 define its views and policy
and action respecting them, not inconsistent
with this national platform.
We declare in favor Of the following ma
tional principles and measures TO be incor-
porated in the national constitution and en-
forced by Congress and the government:
First.-The prohibition of all pub ic crimes
of the importation, expectation, manufac-
ture, sale, supply and taxation of all alco-
holic beverages.
Second.-The prohibition Of all tax-license
regulation, or the legal sanction in any way
of Them, or any other public crimes.
Ihird.-The civil and political equality
and enfranchisement of women. This, so lar
as it concerns the States seyerslly, is remitted
to the party in those States.
Fourt1.-The abolition of polygamy.
Fiftk.-The abolition of executive judicial
and legislative patronage, the selection of all
officers by the people SO far as practicable,
aud civil-service reform in other appoint
ments.
Sieth.-The abolition of sinecures and un-
necessary Offices.
Seuenth-The universal and enforced edu-
cation OF the youth of the nation, including
instruction in regard TO the effect of alcohol
upon the human system, with ample pro-
vision for the support of an adequate and
efficient system of public schools in all the
States and Territories
Eiehh-The preservation of the public
lands for the people, and their division in
limited port ions to actual settlers only.
Ninh-Tbe abolition of all monopolies,
class legislation and special privileges from
the government injurious TO the equal rights
OF citizens.
Ienth.-The control of railroads and other
corporations 10 prevent abuses of power and
protect the interests of labor and commerce.
Additional resolutions will be reported
this afternoon.
The singing of the doxology greeted the
reading of the platform.
At 1920 o'clock pm. the convention ad-
journed to 2 O'Clock pm.
The convention reassembled at 2 O'Clock.
A number of resolutions were referred 20 the
committee, a national committee was ap-
pointed, and the convention adjourned sine
die. Emerson Etheridge and w. K ST. Clair
represent Tennessee on the National Com
mittee.
Temperance Movement I'm New York.
ITHACA, N. Y, August 24.-At the session
of the Grand Lodge of Good Templars the
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
ReSotued, That we recon mend the friends
of temperance throughout the State to sscer-
tain how candidates for the Asse mbly and
Senate of the various parties stand upon the
question of the submission of a constitu-
rional amendment forever prohibiting the
manufacture and sale of intoxicating
liquors as beverage TO vote Of the. people,
and 10 vote only for such candidates as will
favor such submission
Supreme Lodge knights OF Pyfhiss.
DETROIT, August 24.-The Supreme Lodge