The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-01
And Writes a Letter Accepting the Prohibi-
tiOn Nomination for the Presidency
Full Text of the Document.
H0n. James B. Belf0rd Does Not Pro-
pose to Assist the Democratic Party.
Cordial Reception of Mr.. Hendrick, by His
Kentucky Admirers-IriSh Republican
Convention at Cincinnati.
Ex. GOVERNOR ST. JOHN.
His Letter Accepting the Prohibition Nom
ination for the Presidency.

CHICAGO, Sept. 30-Following is the letter Of
of Ex-Governor st John, accepting the Prohibi
ton nomination for the presidency:
OLATHE, Kan, Sept. 26 1884
Hon. Samuel DiclSie, Chairman of the Committee etc.
My Dear Sir-In formally accepting the nomination
for President, rendered to by the national Proh
bition convention, which at Pittsburg July %
1854 take the opportunity to state that while the
honor neither sought desired by me- yet it is
greatly appreciated, bestowed it was, by
tion composed of delegates who, in point of moral
worth and mental ability were fully equal if not SUI
perio to any political convention that assembled
in this country.
The war for the Union is over rebellion has been
crushed African slavery has been abolshed old issues
have passed away, and with them should go old pref
udices and sectional strife To-day the products Of the
North and the South float in friendly relations in the
channels, under the flag and every section
OF our country acknowledges allegiance to the same
government. There never time when peo
pie could better afford to- and when it more i'm
portant that they should stop and think, than
with manufactures shutting down, banks breaking
merchants failing in business securities unsettled,
Western wheat selling in the home market for forty
cents per bushel and hundreds of thousands of indus
trlous mechanics and aboring men who willing to
work but can get nothing to do. 1t seems to that
the time has come for the people who the source
of all political power to call a halt and stop and
think for there must be for this condition of
things
The little time and space the old parties can spare
after dealing out the full of personal abuse
and vlhneahon that each seems to think the other
merits is mainly devoted to discussion of the tariff
question ignoring all matters that relate to the moral
elevation of the people. | of opinion that the
manufacturer who, by of the depressed condi
ton of business, has been compelled to make
signment for the benefit of his creditors will not find
relief in agitation of that question nor will the aver
age farmer become very enthusiast over is discus
sion with his wheat not worth Ii in the bin it
cost him to produce it. The amount received by the
government for duties on imports Is less than $500,
600 600 annually.
There are about IT'S 900 retail dealers in iuoxicat-
ing liquors in the United States each of whom pays
to the government $25 in consideration Of which
they are permitted to carry their business for
term of twelve months. When add to this the
paid by distillers brewers and wholesale dealers
find that the interest of the Government in the manu-
facture and sale of Intoxicating liquors is about $S0
100000 annually This tariff sanctioned as it is by
the laws of our country, costs the people, at the
lowest estimate $1,000 ooo,eOo yearly not
debauched manhood, poverty, hea1tache crime and
corruption it produces This disgraceful business
should be suppressed, and the enormous of mon
ey that, under present system, is worse than
thrown away, 81 to the people, and then protec-
ton would be G the industries of this country
that would email successfully to throw doors
open wide to tn npetition of the world. The Re
publican and D jcratic parties favor continuance
of the manufac and sale of Intoxicating liquors
beverage, viii the Prohibition party demands that
the same shall be forever suppressed Thus issue
is presented to the people in which is i-volved the
RF0teetl0n not OF every home nn. IN the tSa land
but it is national as well as a political question
upon which large and respectable body of citizens
against whose convictions party discipline is poweress
have decided to vote and they will not be found
hating between two opinions touching this matter but
will work and pray, and vote against this great evil
mt f j. driven fron, cur land, never to return.
GoTsrnment isa simply reasx of the individuals
composing it 4 we want al honest sober govern
men we must havo honesz sober people. But e can
never have an honest sober people rs long govern
ment SANCTIONS slat VIA "a ln;Ses us citizens dspop
est drunken and corrupt.
The declaration Of principles, which heartily in
dorse, set forth in the platform of the Prohibition
party, is entitled to the thoughtful consideration and
earnest support of all good citizens without regard to
locality or former political affiliations Our country
needs administration that will rise above mere
partisan considerations. and in the selection of public
officials make honesty, sobriety and efficiency, and
not service to party test It should be
conducted, not in .the interest of any
particular section party color but in the in
terest of the whole people To accomplish this all
good citizens should promptly step to the front and
be counted for the right. This is time for dodgng
Moral cowardice will never win and surely de
serves victory. Then let us look to God for his
guidance and fearlessly and faithfully do whole
duty, never doubling that he will take care of the
results. Very truly, your friend
JOHN P ST. JOHN.