New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-08-17
TEMPERANCE IN POLITICS.
CONSIDERABLE TALK BUT NO ACTION.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE NETWORK COUNTY
PROHIBITION PATTY

RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE NETWORK COUNTY
PROHIBITION PARTY.
The New-YOrk County Prohibition Party
neld con vsntion last evening in Lyric Hail. 10 Sixth
ave. The call stated that the called for
the purpose OF nominating candidates for Mayor,
Register, Justice OF the Supreme Court, and
Judge OF the superior Court Each Assembly District
was entitled to send three delegates and three alter
mates to the convention There about $50 persons
in the hall, several women being among the number.
There were comparatively few well-known men in the
convention, the most prominent beng Horace Waters.
W. Jennings Demorest ana T. q. Ellsworth,
president OF the organization in this city. Each set OF
delegates brought the banner OF its district and they
were ranged aonEthe side of the hall and the stage.
scarlet banner bore the inscription New York County
Prohibition" and blue one Prohibition Is Our High
Ambition. The convention called to order by Mr.
Ellsworth, who nominated as temporary chairman
James A. Bogardus He elected, and in returning
thanks declared that the gathering for the purpose
Of emphaszng the fact that the temperance organiz
ton favored neither party, but strong
enough to stand alone. The Rev. DIR. Bouton
prayed and gee club "storm the Fort for Pro-
hibition." Later the club sang. "wen all feel gayy
when whiskey reigns no moro" 70 the tune OF " When
Johnny Comes Marching Home"
To kill time while the committees were delib-
Grating the Rev. x. Funk. the Editor
OF eVoice, spoke for twenty minutes lie regretted
that there more enthusiasm on the Pacific Coast
politics, and il was going 10 stay there He rected
what Intended TO BE a funny telegram. pnrport-
ing come from the Gsey House while the Republi-
state Committee In session. TO the effect that
Temperance party had been fooled by sof words and
harm need be looked for in that direction. Then he
down.
John banner Of Ohio, declared that the Prohibition
party WAS rapidly absorbing both parties. The
party IN power not TT ono TO hold
the reins of the General Government Ii should be re-
placed with the Prohibition party. Loud applause
In November he declared OHIO would greet them with
$4,000 votes. CONTINUED applause Then tho Cleo
Club sang lone More (Prohbition) River to Cross
FOR Governor OF New-Jersey, into the hall
The Committee Credentials reported that there were
"a delegates and Is alterna-s voting as dele
gates, and about 40 additional alternates General
Fisk spoke length He said that the entrance TO poll
ties In both great parties through the saloon
This should be It Notifying to reflect that
100000 saloons dominated 60, 0O0, 900 Of people.
The Committee on Resolutions presented platform
embodylng the following: That social or political
movement that does have for its object the destruc
ton OF the saloon Will fail that the manufacture and
sale OF alcoholic beverages should be prohibited Dy
law; that tho Civil Service law should be ad-
ministered mpartially that the use o money
for corrupt purposes at election should De rep
rObated and prevented; that land grants,
exemption from taxation, the wrecking OF railroads ana
watering OF railroad stock should denounclng
anarchists, but allowing labor organize for proper
ment In disputes between employers and employed;
that the Sunday laws be enforced; providing
for amending the State Constitution: pledg-
Ing allegiance the Prohibition party, ana
inviting all good men TO join with IT In its work An
other resolution recognized the services OF the Womens
Temperance Union, ami rendered II sympathy and sup
port Then 1t resolved to adjourn with out making
any nomination 10 date not later than september ~