The Evening critic., 1882-05-11
BOOMING BEER,
MALT LIQUORS THE BEVERAGE.

AZ Least SO Say the Members of the
Brewers Convention Important
Resolutions Adopted To-doy-Re-
ports of Committees - Financial
2 Condition of the Association.
Shortly after 10 O'Clock this morning the
convention was called to order by President
scharmann. The roll was called, after which
the President announced that reports from
committees would be in order. The Committee
on Contingencies submitted report recon.
mending that two thousand dollars be appro-
priated to defray the expenses of the banquet
this evening. Carried.
Mr.. Frederick Lauer, from the Committee on
Resolutions, read the following
Resolutions.
ReSOlred, That, as experience has shown
that wherever prohibitory laws have attempted
10 prevent the qualification OF that craving for
stimulants, Inherent In the human family,
men are driven from the lighter TO the heavier
drinks, and an appalling increase of drunken
ness, pauperism and crime follows, tho wise
statesman devses measures to keep the
instincts he cannot destroy within the bounds
of temperate indulgence; that the surest mode
TO effect this purpose is to encourage prefer
ably the making and using of drinks which
contain but small amount OF spirit, so com
bined with nutritlve matter as TO render the
whole strengthening to the system as well rs
brewed malt liquors fulnll this condition;
therefore, We respectfully call upon Govern
ment 10 encourage the production OF the lighter
drinks by releasing their makers from illlb-
eral restrictions and imposing no more excise
on the raw material, or the product, than the
wants OF the Treasury may demand-a course
OF action which, having been maintained by
enlightened and prudent governments else
where, has promoted the prosperity, sus-
tained the physical vigor, and insured the
mental and moral progress OF their respective
peoples.
Resolced, That at time like this, when, re-
gardless Of the lessons taught by the failure
for any useful end of prohibition in Maine,
wroDg-headed men are endeavoring to extend
a like demoralizing and degrading policy over
other States II is proper that we should unite
and act in the interest Of sound morals, good
government and true temperance, as well as
In defense OF our rights as good citizens, en-
gagged in benefic Il and praiseworthy calling;
and with that view we desire to impress upon
all our fellow-craftsmen the necessity of be-
coming members of this body, and the further
duty of forming associations in their several
States, in com ection with us, so that, by Joint
effort, we may disseminate correct informa-
| ion in regard TO the nature and effect of malt
liquors. and vigorously oppose those who, un-
| der the mask of love of their follow men, and
| q desire for reform, are engaged in measures
| that increase drunkenness aggravate poverty,
augment crime, and foster a contempt for law
ReS0lred, That we are ayerse to mingling
| politics with business affairs, since every
| citizen, no matter what may be his pursuit,
| has right to form his own opinlonso on public
affairs, and act consistently with his we'll
matured Views; but when and where any
party, or set OF men, pander to fanatacism by
| supporting laws against well.establshed and
| proper privileges, on the ground of preventing
the abuse OF use, we pledge ourselves to
| overlook party affiliations, and aid in defeat
ting their candidates for Office not only because
our rights are invaded and our property vir-
tually confscated. but also since experience
has shown that such laws aggravate the evils
at which they are aimed, demoraltze the
| community and lead to fraud, evasion of law
and crime.
The resolutions were received with applause
] and unanimously adopted.
| The finance committee submitted q report,
| showing the receipts of the past year to have
been 32,s161S and the expenditures $13,-
| 3S6S1, leaving balance Of $40, ,41937. Tho
assets Of the association consist of $4,000
United States per cent. bonds cost pricel,
bonds Cost price), s6OOO-sI6, ,35S.75; de.
posit in bank, s3,O6O.62 total, s19,41937.
| The association consists of $50 members
| Life members, %; honorary members, 81
| active members, 475.
During the last twelve months thirty-four
applications for membership were granted
and one life member, one honorary member
and fourteen active members died
Mr.. Lauer, from the Coincidence Committee,
submitted the following:
Whereas, Since the last convention of this
association, 1t has pleased the Almighty God
TO remove from among us the following col
leagues: Joseph Schmidt, W. G.. j. Wheeler
Peter Baltz, Joseph Schneider, H. L. Kre scher
Jacob Schmidt, Frederick Hinckel, George R
ssi eSik Herman o Gd Gee
Robert Hoffman, p. o. Mill, Charles p. Han
kins, Paul Amend, Bernard. Huberle, Henry
ReSOired, That an expression of sympath,
and coincidence from this convention be for
warded by our secretary duly and properly
engrossed, to the families and friends OF oul
| deceased colleagues.
The special committee on publications sub
mitted report, recommending the appropri
alton of $4,000 for the use of that committee
during the ensuing year.
Mr.. Wheatcroft read petitions from the
| brewers of Iowa, Michigan and Indiana, ask
ing for financial assistance 10 aid in the defea
of The proposed prohibitory measures in those
| States.
The report of the Committee ON Restrictive
Legislation was presented by Mr.. Henry II
Rueter. The report recommends the appro
diana, $4,000 for Michigan and $500 fol
Kansas, for use for the above purpose.
The president stated that 1t was the duty o
every brewer in the country to join the Brew
ers' Association. He commented, In severe
terms, on the fact that of the 116 brewers o
Michigan only were members of the asso
citation. Indiana, with "a brewers, were onl.
represented in the association by IL. Iowa
with 1872 brewers, had only IL members.
The Convention at IL 80 took recess To-
one hour
. The convention reassembled at lis.
Mr.. De La Vergne, Of the committee ap
| pointed to consider the tare on hop sacking
reported that tare of pounds be deducte'
ON each bale OF hops, and that this arrange
ment will go into effect when 1t receives tn
| approval OF three-quarters OF the brewers
| The report was adopted.
Mr.. Clansen, of New York, offered the fol
lowing resolutions, which were adopted:
: Resoiyed, That the board of trustees cause t
: be sent to every brewer OF the United States
| not member OF the Brewers Association,
copy OF the proceedings of this convention tc
gether with a circular letter setting forth tn
objects and aims of the association and 1t
legitimate claim upon every brewer for SUI
| port.
, Mr.. Clausen spoke at length upon his resC
; luton and urged every one present to us
his best efforts to advance the Interests OF tn
brewers trade.
: Mr.. Lauer, OF Pennsylvania, followed In
. short speech, in which no counselled tn
; brewers to stand together and make this couI
try free and Independent against fanaticisn
: Mr.. Obermann, nom the Committee
, | Twenty, TO nominate officers OF the associ
tion for the ensuing year, submitted a repo
nominating the followipg-named gentlemen
Nomination for Officers.
: For Presidential. D. scharmann, of Brool
o | lyn, N. Y.
a For Vice President-Henry Clausen, jr,
I, New York; Charles q, stifel, of ST. Louis, NJ
J. For Recommendation A. Miles, OF Ne
8 | York.
. For secretary-Rlchard Katzenmayer,
+ | New York.
j. For Trustees-H. II. Reuter-, Boston, Mass
n Henry Clausen, New York; j. O. q. HupfC
g New York; Joseph Liebimann, Brooklyn, J
o y; VIM. Massey, Philadelphia, Pa; VIM.
d Lemp, ST. Louis, Mo-; j. obermann, Mllwal
p, | kee, Wis; O. Moerlein, Cincinnati, Ohio; j.
De La Vergne, New York; Andrew Il. LEIGH