The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-29

Although / oppose prohibition be
cause I regard it AZ an extreme ane
absurd measure, yet ] would favor AM
Law that would prevent excessive drink
ing-that did not interfere with the
rights of man and come in conflict with
the principles of our government.
admit that the question is difficult one,
and I think meddled with too much. II
/ / had the power to control It my OWE
way, would try a. an experiment the
following, though I am not sure It
would work TO my own satisfaction:
First, | would abolish all sales Of liquors
to be drank upon the premises where
sold. Then would permit druggists to
sell by the small for medical purposes
and would allow merchants to sell by
the gallon or quart and over, to be
carried away. I would encourage the
making and distillaticn of wines,
brandies and whisky throughout the
State, so as to make it source Of profit
that would equal if possible our cotton
crop, and would allow the manufacturers
to sell by the quantity, by the gallon or
quart to be carried away, but not to be
drank upon the premises where sold. |
would confine the sale of merchants to
towns and cities where there is police to
keep order.
As earnestly as Ioppose prohibition,
am no no advocate of tipping houses.
have never signed a petition for one,
or encouraged one in my life. | am
sixty-six years old and have been one of |
the most temperate men the world has
produced, having never used anything |
to excess. don't chew, smoke or
use tobacco in any way, Whisky, about |
one quart per annum, and no opium.
Permit me, in conclusion, to say, /
have no connection with, or interest in
the manufacture or sale of Intoxicating
liquors of any kind. Neither have |
any children or near relations thus en-
gagged, that | know of. Therefore it is
evident that my position on prohibition
is not from selfishness or self-interest,
but my opinions have been formed from
many years of experience and observa-
ton, and from a just and honest convic-
ton of what | believe to be for the best
interest and general good of my people
and my State. Thus | will end for the
present my communications to the press
On this subject; and as some who oppose
ne have been very anxious to know the
eal name of Fabius, / will now tell |,
hem: his name is Henry l.. Burkitt, of ,
oalo Alto, Miss, State Senator from the
9th senatorial district. He has had
he boldness to avow his sentiments in
hat honorable body, and will do so
gain the next session if he lives to get +
here, no matter what the power of the a
opposition. q
When look back upon the humble 0
ath have trodden through life-with-
ut education, without money, and with :,
ut influential friends to aid me in this !.
l look back upon my re- =
ent canvass, met as / was, by an able, y
hrewd and popular opponent, who was a
acked by relatives and influential n
riends, feel that l have great reason sC
} be proud of the honor conferred upon K
he, by the talent, intelligence and refine in
lent of four counties in this State. Ell
m proud, and thankful to my constitu- di
nts for it, and while occupy so honor eff
bic position, shall endeavor earnest 7
: and faithfully to justify the conf al
ence thus reposed in me, by an honest m
nd fearless discharge of my public pi
uties, that when / return home l will
nd my people proud and not ashamed of
leir Senator.
At the end of my term shall not be h,
candidate for reelection, or for any n
ice in the gift OF my State. We
FABrUs. m
PATIO Afro, Mss, Oct. 10Th, 1894. c,