The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
Prohibition Convention.

Last Tuesday afternoon the Prohibi-
ton County Convention met in the
Opera House. John w. Robson called
the convention to order, E. M. Merriield
was elected temporary Sec'y. Rev.
Harrington delivered an eloquent
prayer. Mr.. Robson then made a strong
and stirring address to stand firm by the
principles of the party. On motion a
committee of three was named by the
chair on resolutions and on permanent
organization. The chair appointed on
resolutions, Mr.. r. j. Finley, w. Lesh-
er and j. G.. Armitage. On permanent
organization, d. M. Merrifield, I. S.
Barton and S. NJ. Stewart. A collection
House, sc. S. Rothschild and A. K.
Vanderbilt were in the audience and
contributed their share with good grace.
Gov. st. John came in the opera house
and was invited on the platform. The
Ex-Governor has grown Stouter
and his hair is fast turning gray, Mr..
Robson introduced him to the cOnven-
ton, who received him with hearty
cheers. St.John gave Wilson a scoring,
said he was a bOlter-that was consist
ent with the party. Anderson was min
lister of the gospel who had not the nerve
to denounce the liquor traffic, fostered
liquor monOpOly-the greatest monopoly
of the age, monopoly that was blight
ening thousands of homes. He showed
Granny Griffin" up in his true light
A motion to nominate clean men was
voted down, three to one, in the Anti
Saloon republican convention presided
over by Griffin. Griffin and his fol-
lowers were like old hens trying to
cackle back ducks that they had hatch
ed, when they took to water; pro-
hibition ducks were not deceived by the
cackle. (CheerS) Committee on perma
nent organization reported in favor of
temporary officers acting as permanent
officers. Report adopted. Committee
on resolutions reported the following
which was adopted:
The National Prohibitionists of Dickinson
county, in mass convention assembled do de-
clare
First, That we endorse the National and state
platforms of the prohibition party.
Second, That the whole drink traffic, of impor-
tation, manufacture. sale and supply of intoXica-
ting liquors is county, state and national crime,
and as fundamental object Of our party organi-
cations we demand national Prohibition Of the
same.
Third, That we publicly accuse the democratic
party Of the state as being Squarely against the
principles Of prohibition, and declaring in favor
of striking the prohibition amendment from Our
state constitution.
Fonrth, That we publicly accuse the republic
can party as being false, hypocritical and retro
gressive on the question Of prohibition. 1t has
failed since 1882 10 declare for the principle and
enforcement of the prohibition amendment. II
has changed our statute law Sc as to facilitate the
sale of intoXicants. 1t has failed now for five
long years to make the law terror to evil doers
1t has permitted the increase of places where
liquor Is sold. 1t has persstently defeated friends
Of the law and elected to office men Of bad repu-
tons OF the law. 1t seeks the support of the rum
power and goes to the poles arm in arm with him
who traffcs in the souls OF men.
Fifth, That we believe that both OF the domi- |
nAnt parties are under the control Of capitalists
whether their capital is invested in distilleres,
breweries saloons or National banks, national
bonds manufactures or railroads, hence we de-
clare for party of the people, by the people and
for the people. When special legislation for all
corporate bodies shall find no advocates in our
legislation halls.
Sixth, Believing that our cause Is just and
right, and confidently trusting in God who over
rules the destines OF nations as well as indvid-
uals we go forward, feeling sure that In His own
good time We shall ultimately triumph.
Convention then proceeded to nomi- |
nate the following county officers:
Probate Judge,-Rev. S. 2. Harring-
ton; County Attorney, B. G. Cranston;
Supt. Public Instruction, w. NJ. Camp |
bell; Clerk District Court, G. G. Bear;
Representative 6Sth district, r. j. Fin |
ley. Balance of ticket left for Co. |
convention to fill. The following were
appointed as members of county COM
mittees: j. H. Lucas, j. Augustine,
J. W. Robson, VIM. Campbell, D. NJ.
Merrifeld, R J. Finley, w. NJ. Scott
and J. NJ. Stewart. Convention then
adjourned. 1t was the largest and
most enthusiastic prohibition conven-
ton that ever met in the county.