Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-07-31
The Prohibition Convention. c


PIrrsBURG, July 23.-The number of
visitors to Lafayette Hall had grown so
large by $50 this morning, fully ten min
utes before the time appointed for calling
Prohibition Convention to order, that
Mayor Dunn of Pittsburg, chairman of the
committee Of arrangements, found it neces-
sary to request all but the delegates to
leave the floor. This was good naturedly
complied with without second invitation
an incident which was illustrative of the
transactions of all the preliminaries and
the feeling of unity of aim that were ap-
parent every where.
The Pennsylvania delegation held a
lively caucus this morning and decided to
present the name of Hon. Jno. Black for
the Presidential nomination, and stand by
him as long as there was any possibility OF
his getting it.
The convention was called to order
promptly at IL o'clock by Gideon J. Stew
art, and prayer was offered by Rev. A. A.
Miner, of Boston.
Temporary organization was effected in
the choice of VIM Daniel, of Maryland, as
chairman, and Mrs. Woodbridge, president
of the Ohio Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, anu SudS. SdItcl, VI washington
d. c., as secretaries.
The secretary made report of the num-
Der of delegates from the various States,
500 in all. A committee on credentials
was appointed, and then at 1:3O the con-
ven tion took recess until 3 p. m.
PITTsBURG, July 23.-An appropriate
text was next treated on, "The Use of the
Ballet" by Miss Carrie Master, of Balti-
more.
After some further delay the report OF
the committee on credentials was present
ed, showing that thirty-One States and
Territories were represented by 576 dele
gates, and that there were actually 46l
delegates present. A resolution accom-
panied the report to the effect that dele
gates be authorized to cast the full vote OF
the State which they represented. The
report was accepted, and the report adopt
ed after hot discussion.
There was SO much noise and confusion
that delegate suggested that they would
become a Democratic convention before
long. In the midst of much disorder and
turmoil, the roll of States was called for
the nomination of committees on perma-
nent organization and resolutions.
The convention by a rising vote and
with much enthusiasm endorsed the views
and principles expressed in the memorial
of the Women's Christian Temperance
Union, presented to-day. 1t was proposed
to couple with it a women's suffrage plank
but at the suggestion of Mrs. Woodbridge
secretary, that part of the motion was
withdrawn. -.... -....--..-.
At 6:35 the convention took recess
until p. m.
The evening session was opened by sing
ing various hymDs, campaign melodies
and a PRAYER by the Rev. Warner, of New
York.
Permanent organization was effected by
Prot. Samuel Dickey, of Michigan, being
chosen presidenJ and large number OF
vice presidents.
A committee was appointed to conduct
Mr.. Dickey to the chair. In taking the
chair he expressed his appreciation of the
high honor done him, and said they were
here for work, not for words. They were
not in harmony with those who believed
in taxing or licensing the liquor system
They could not let it alone. They be-
lieved that it ought to he suppressed, and
no hope could be placed in the political
parties. This Prohibition party stood
committed to earnest independent political
action. Their object was to found and
build up from its foundation an intelligent
body of voters whose political thought
would be complete suppression of the
liquor traffic.
A motion to adopt the two-third rule
for nominations was rejected, and the
majority rule adopted.
The roll of States was then called fol
nominations, one member from each tol
the committee on finance and two for the
national finance committee.
Various propositions were submitted anC
referred to the committee on resolutions
Among them was one to make the basis O
of representation at the next national Pro
hibition convention two for each Congress
sional district and four for each State
Another was to change the party's name
The convention then, at 10 o'clock, ad
journed until 9 o'clock tomorrow morning
PITTsBURG, Pa, July 24.-The PrOhi
ton convention met at 9 o'clock. The del
egates filled the space assigned them ant
the gallaries are crowded with spectators
The proceedings were opened by singing
1uu a pAoy "a "sSo OAASASN " AsS'
VIM. Lee, of New York.
All vacancies in the finance and execu
tive committees were filled.
Mr.. Freeman, of New York, stated tha
a Prohibition convention was being hell
in Indianapolis, Indiana, and he proposed
to send it the following telegram:
"The National Prohibition Convention
in assembly at Pittsburgh, representing
thirty -one States and Territories with fiv
hundred and five delegates, says to Indian
apolis, Stand firm; trust Gods cause, ant
organize an independent party for prohi
bitiOn."
Mr.. Mosher, of Maryland, said, satirical
ly, that the thanks of the convention wer
due to the General Government for the in
terest manifested by it in prohibition a
shown by it in sending two high officials
the Commissioner of Pensions and Com
missioner of Indian Affairs-to Indianap
oils to advse the delegates. These gentle
men, it appears by the morning papers
had gone back to Washington and reported
that the convention could not be brlbed a
any price that they could not even b.
hired to 90 home and not make State nom
natl ons.
Mr.. Brice, of Maryland, offered resolu
tiOn on the same subject.
This and all other resolutions were refer
red to the committee on resolutions.
kilograms from various temperance ant
prohibition societies throughout the coun
try were read and applauded.
The convention, at 1925, proceeded t.
the call of States for nominations.
When California was called Mr.. BabcOcl
presented the name of r. H. Mcdonald a
man who had borne the banner of pro
hibition in the wine-cursed State OF Cali
fornia, but against whom scandalous as
saults had been made. DIR. Mcdonald hat
been charged with having MANUFACTURED
and sold alcohol in medicine called vine