The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-25

temperance people might be removed, and result
in the ultimate triumph of the cause dear to the
hearts Of all reformers
MR.. REYNoLDs's ADDRESS.
In his remarks preliminary to opening the pro-
ceedings of the convention, Mr.. Reynolds re
viewed the course which had been pursued in
the calling of the convention of the Prohibition
lists, stating that he had from the first positively
refused to sign call looking to the nomination
Of a partisan ticket. because he believed it an
unwise movement; but he had favored holding
convention for the discussion of such measures
as the temperance people should think it to their
advantage to adopt He expressed the opinion
that Shiel, the editor Of the Monitor-Journal, in
issuing the call for an independent political con-
vention, had acted in bad faith and he questioned
the motives upon which he had been actuated.
The friends Of prohibition could gain nothing by
any such movement. The present convention
had not been called in the interest of any party,
and it had no other object than to further the
cause Of prohibition. Heexpressed the hope that
it would be unanimous in pledglng each person
present to vote for no Legislative candidate who
would not ayow himself in favor
of a constitutional convention or Of
the submission of a prohibition amend
ment to the vote of the people If the
candidates of the political parties should refuse
to take satisfactory position upon these cues
tions, it would then be the duty of the Prohi-
bitionists to present candidate representing
their cause In Wayne county, where he lived,
he said that there were six thousand Prohibition
votas and of thasa he knapu t,a+ fba,a ,,,ara ~
fifty who favored the nomination of State
ticket for the purpose Of which it was claimed
by Shiel thiEty-four thousand had signed
the call for convention. He believed that-nin
tenths of the temperance people were opposed to
such movement at this time
In effecting the permanent organization of the
convention Hon. Will Cnmback was made chair
man and Rev. Ira Chase, Of Hendricks county,
was chosen secretary The following persons
were named as the district vice presidents:
First Distrct-Rev. c. L. Roberts, of Vanderburg.
Second-Rev. w. H. Whalen of Knox.
Third-A. s. Conner, of jennings.
Fourth-R p. G.. Boswick, Of Franklin.
Fifth-Rev. J. B. Brandt Of Monroe.
Sixth--T. Nicholson, of Wayne
Seventh-John w. Ray, of Marion,
Eghth-Dr. j. B. Mitchell of Vigo
Ninth--L Ousler, of Hamilton.
Tenth-Dr Q. =. McAllister, of Porter.
Eieventh-W. II. Frannen, of Washington.
Twelfth. b. Wade, of Lagrange.
Thirteenth-Rev. J. NJ. Whilchen, of Elkhart-
Mr.. Cumback was escorted to the chair by
Dr. J, A. Hcussr and ]. B. Conner In a brief ad-
dress Mr.. Cumback said that this convention
was not one of Office seekers, but was an assem-
bly, of men who were earnestly trying to destroy
the liquor traffic. He had been a pro-
hibitionist for twenty five years, and he
was still as earnest in the cause as
he had ever been Whatever might now be
done in either of the two conventions in session,
the work for prohibition would still go on. He
had travelled over five hundred miles to attend
this convention. The cause of prohibition had
triumphed in other States without any independ-
ent political organizanization, and he did not
think that one was needed in Indiana. He was
in favor Of forcing the saloon men to form a
third party instead of dividing the temperance
people. In the old parties there were enough
temperance men to compel this odious class,
which had stood as dictator between the two
great political organizations, to stand back
Parties come out from the people, and when the
people demand the consideration of the rights
for which they are working they will get them.
But ticket forced upon the public by CON
vention that excludes discussion, will fail
a committee was appointed, consisting of one
member from each Of the thirteen congressional
districts, to confer with the convention in
session at English's Opera house. The following,
offered as in the nature of an overture, was
adopted
A coNCILIAToRY ADDRESS.
To the Chairman and Members Of the Convention
of Prohibtionists Assembled at Engshs Opera house.
Indianapolis, July "a 1854:
Conference.-The meeting Of Prohibitionists assem-
bled at the Grand Operahouse, now in session, have
delegated to bear YOU their hearest assurance Of
perfect sympathy and with you in the desire
and purpose labor persstent for the total abolition
of the liquor traffic in the most direct and expeditions
manner possible. 1t is certain to and We think
manifest to you, that cause so humane so Christ
like and so polite the under consideration
should command as far possible, unity of action
and counsel
This, We feel assured can only be had by free and
full interchange of thought and feel assured that
division among Prohibitionists at this time
selves and should accord to others perfect
freedom of thought without dsparagement of motive.
It is question Of methods not Of principles, that
is involved in our present condition.
9 We ask, therefore that you appoint committee of
conference empowered to act with us in effort to
secure joint meeting Of the two conventions this
evening if possible under circumstances that shall
preserve perfect freedom of action in the con-
siderati0n of the matters about which divided
TO the line OF either party, until
it shall be approved by such convention separately
after the rising Of the joint convention and the
sembling of the separate bodies.
We await your reply in the earnest hope that har-
mony of action may be obtained and ultimate triumph
crown our efforts,
G. G. BARTHOLOMEW, Chairman, 18th district
@. L. RoBERTs LIST district
E. GAsKINs, I'd district,
j. III. READ. Sd district,
w. w. SNYDER, 4th district
]. G. MoPHEETERS, 9TH district
FL. N. HERRIcK 9th district
a. MARINE, 18th district
j. NJ TONER 9Th district,
JIG REED 9th district
w. IRKLAN 10th district,
Z. Il. CARPEETER, 18th district,
J. NJ SHAcKLEToN, 18th district.