The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-06

opening of the City Campaign Yester-
day by the Prohibitionists.
They Adopt an Independent Platform and
Nominate Robert Denny for Mayor, with
George Hoffman for City Clerk.

Courtroom with attendance at first of about
twenty five gentlemen and dozen ladies. As
the proceedings progressed this number was
increased to seventy FIVE, or few more. Mr.
b. F. Carter, president of the Prohibition Advis-
ory Council for tie State, called the convention
to order, and announced prayer by the Rev. Mr..
Hynes. The reverend gentleman offered an
appeal for divine assistance in their delibera-
hons. One or two of his striking periods were
that they met in upper chamber, away from
the scenes of the world; they were few IN nun
= Der, with many against them, but they oeiieFeo
that God was on their side. He referred 10 'he
influence of the liquor power, the hapPy hoiiio'
destroyed, the young men on the r"ao 10 rum
ind closed with asking blessing upon the cause
of prohibition, and also blessing upon the press
as it went abroad with its forcible moral teach
lngs.
At the close of the prayer S. P. Carl moved
that B. F. Carter be the chairman Of the con-
vention, which was unanimously approved. Mr..
Garter on taking the chair, said, after returning
thanks for the honor conferred upon him:
"Some have expressed the opinion that post
ponement of this convention until after the two
great factions of the Liquor Crime party had
held their conventions thus demonstrating to
the world. that they would not give attention to
the demands OF the decent element of their
constituency would rebound to success.
Upon this point [ have spent much time In
serious thought 1t has been represented, in
support of this theory, that our brethren in Ohio
have gained great advantages by such a course
This is true, but the situation III Ohio and In
Indiana are essentially and widely different
from the fact that year ahead Of Ohio
in performing our first works We completed
the period of our probationary waiting on the
Anyy nf It71yv rhny of tap tod
petitionings, PRAYERS, ard representations to the
dominant parties of this State we con
semptiousy spurned from their councils, and
Eold to set up for ourselves. Thank God we
have done so, and now keeping house in our
own home, under our own vine and fig tree, and
Who shall dare to make US afraid Surely
neither of the aforesaid wings of the liquor
Ieage have anything to offer US as an induce
ment 10 change our long-settled opinions as to
the enormity of the evil we are fighting. or as to
abe falsehooi and dupcity of their promises SO
often unredeemed There is not lady or
gentleman present, whether Prohibitionist or
not, that would could believe either side of
the Liquor Crime party in earnest if they should
declare in the most emphatic manner for ALSO
lute prohibition. Then what would we gain by
waiting to see what sort of delivery they
viii make the greatest cues
sion of the ace-the suppression
of that giant crime of crimes, the traffic in
intoxicating beverages. There is absolutely 10
good reason for such a course, from the fact that
matter who is nominated by them. their can
1idates, from the very nature of things. are
bound to be dominated by the liquor crime and
could not receive our support. On the contrary.
graver reasons, in my Judgment exist why we
should proceed to nominate our ticket and get
into the field as soon possible.
"a movement exists which am sorry to say
some of our friends believe the wisest course to
pursue, and while | grant them honesty of pur-
pose and believe III their sincerity as Prohibi-
iionists | compelled to disapprove their
views refer to a citizens or mixed ticket,
without an Endorsement of prohibition any
other distinctive principles in particular Some
ching similar to Republican party
friends of Ohio ticket without an
opinion the question of prohibition.
One ticket put into the field early will probably
forestall this ybrid and force the leaders and
managers of the two factions of the liquor crime
from under cover out into the open field of pub
lie discussion, where they will either be forced
10 join with US or be found defending the
Jaloons
I'VE are peculiar people. having hearkened
10 the injunction to come out from among
them and be We SEPARATE to be not unequally
yoked together with unbelievers;' and having
put our hands TO the plow shall we turn again to
the flesh pots of Egypt and again stain our souls
with blood by partnership in the traffic by sup
porting at the polls any one too weak or too cow
ardly to have an opinion this question?
link not. and know you coincide with me in
this decision; then let dismiss any idea of
change of front or postponement of our march to
victory Let the timld and fearful fail to the rear
will, but like Gideons invincible three hundred,
let the true soldiers of our cause shoulder arms,
and marching TO the music of our grand and
glorious cause, never consent to anything but
unconditional surrender of the LIQUOR league
with both its factons--the Republican and
Democratic parties"
This speech created some interest and after
she appointment Of W. K. Graft as secretary a
motion was made to appoint a committee on
platform. This was carried, and the committee
selected by the chair consisted of r. r. Brown
as chairman, with Messrs Gates, Ross, Wilson
and Munnaugh. While the committee consulted
over the character of the platform, draft of
which DR.. Brown had already prepared, the Rev.
Mr.. Lackey was called upon by the chair to ad-
dress the convention. Chairman Carter saw a
gentleman whom he thought to be the Rev DR.
Marine, and asked that gentleman to come for
ward and speak. There response, but
after a very silent waiting of three four min
utes some one remarked that Dr. Marine was
not in the room.
The Chair-Ts that not DR. Marine sitting
there?
voce-Oh, no, that is the Rev. Mr. Lackey
The Chair-I beg pardon am sure. but will
Mr. Laekey kindly favor us with few remarks?
Mr.. Lackey responded willingly and said that
he had great deal of experience in the prohibi-
ton work lie acted with the party in Cleve-
land, and his experience taught him that many
men claiming to De Prohbtionsts, when the
time came to act were not loyal II was LOYALTY
to the cause that put the Indiana Prohibtionists
year ahead of their brethren in Ohio In this
work 1t IS all important to act quickly, so that
great deal can be accomplished in short time
HIS readings of the Bible and all histories
taught him that great reforms had small begin
= nings, but they went on to great successes So it
= will be, he thought, with prohibition. One thing
to be done is for every loyal Prohibition
list to say that his principles shall be executed
1t may take long time. but the right will sue
seed. The Red Sea may be before them but thew
will pass through 1t is necessary for them to
and Republican proclivities and nush
On under the banner of Prohibition ticket
He did not know just how intemperance was to
be wiped out but-he believed under G cd it would
be done. Prohibition, he said, must be made a
personal matter.
At this time the committee on platform came
in with their report. which was read and adopted.