The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-26
CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION.
A Long and Animated Debate OH the Political
Position of the Organization.

ST LOUIS, Oct 25.-The Woman's Christian
Temperance Union is holding its last days SEES
sion The morning session was wholly con-
sumed in discussion of the following resolution:
1--WE refer to the history of ten years of moral
sion work fully establishing claim to be called
a nonpotical society, but which steadily follows the
white banner of prohibition wherever it may be dis
played. We have, however, individuals, always
allied ourselves in local and State political contests,
with those voters whose efforts and ballots have been
given for removal of the dramshop and its attendant
evils; ana at this time, while recognizing that
our action as national society is not not
reafirm the positions taken by the society both at
Louisville in 1882 and at Detroit, in 1888 pledging
our influence to that party by whatever name called
which shall furnish the best embodiment of prohib
ton principles and will most surely protect our
homes. and as we now know which national party
gives US the desired embodiment of principles for
which ten years labor has been expended, will
continue to aid the political organization which de.
cares in its platform for national prohibition and
home protection"
The following amendment was submitted:
Resolved, That we heartily indorse the course of
the national committee in keeping faith with the OBJ
legations made at Detroit to support by womans in
huence, whatever political party would incorporate
the principles of home protection from saloon destruc
ton. We not in any way political organization,
but workers for the upbuildng of every grace that
will make the people happier and create public sent
ment for total abstinence and total prohibition
The discussion of the resolution and amend
ment was general earne and animated through
out the morning session, and the convention
seemed about evenly divided.
At the afternoon session the discussion was
continued, and some thirty of the delegates took
an active part in the debate. Three amend
ments of compromise character were offered
and voted down, and after long discussion the
original resolution, as presented by the commit
tee, with the exception of single verbal amend
ment adopted by vote of 1872 to r.
At the night session the committee appointed
to secure a temperance day in the week of
prayer in January reported that such day would
be set apart.
Mrs Chaplin, of California, reported regard
ing the work of the union in the South, She
said there was much to be done there and good
progress was being made.
Mrs Hunt, of Boston, submitted the report of
the committee to secure scientific instruction in
the public schools which spoke favorably of the
efforts which have been made in that direction.
1t was the intention to adjourn sine die to-
night but at late hour it was found that much
work remained to be cone. 1t was, therefore,
decided to hold another session on Monday, and
adjournment was had till then. There was also
another mass meeting held to night, which was
largely attended and several interesting speeches
made by members of the union.