National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-08
TIE PROHIBITION MOVEMENT.
Senator Colquitt to Introduce q Bill for
IL In This District,

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union mass meeting at the Congregational
Church yesterday afternoon was the largest
ever held by that organization. Mrs. La
Fetra presided. Much interest was mani
tested in hearing Mrs. Mary II. Hunt, of
Boston, on her favorite theme-the intro
duction OF temperance studies In the public
schools. Mrs. Hunt took but second or
so to bring herself directly in accord with
the audience. Her face shows great intelli-
gence, and Is illuminated with magnetism
as she deals with her topic. She has q
pleasant and well-reguated voice. One
great characteristic is her power Of illustra-
ton, introduced at proper intervals and
with telling effect. The main topic that
she discussed was the evils of alcohol She
maintained that the true study of this arti-
Gle In the schools through proper books
would do more toward educating the masses
than would be supposed.
Senator Colquitt followed the lady in a
stirring speech. Society, he claimed, did
much wrong by sustaining the liquor ele-
ment. lie knew full well that In Wash
ington there was a strong feeling against
the sale Of liquors. He was much aston
ished at the ways of so-caled society. To
be gentleman and to be so regarded the
use of wine was requisite. II prohibition
port from the dram drinkersSthe genteel
and the respectable social element. Wash
ington was the best place for II to begin. If
1t was adopted here its influence abroad
would be conclusive elsewhere. IL the
sturdy advocates of temperance should de-
termine to have prohibition here and fight
for It, It would surely come. lie felt soli-
citous about the work. lie was no re.
former; no fanatic. lie entered the cause
for tha ealga pf HE fnn,i1y hip phtldrn, for
the families and children of others. lie was
jealous In his own sons welfare, and he be-
came Jealous Of the welfare OF his neigh
bors' sons, so that he might feel
secure IN knowing that his son would not
be circumscribed by evil. lie hoped to see
the day that society would take proper
stand against this evil. lie hated the
selfish man, or the man who was careless OIL
Indifferent. He wanted TO see the man
who was filled with zeal for his fellow-man
and for his country. The glory Of a coun
try was to be found in its men and women
Such q country could come from men and
women who were Jealous In good works
for each other and for their own land.
~ want to raise 5000 for the benefit OF
this W. {. 4. W. said Rev. Richard Nor.
rls. at can be easily done. They need
this money!
About 800 in subscription and S25 in
cash was raised.
II. B. Moulton stated that the prohibition
cause was gaining ground every day. 81
will tell you secret,n said he; "Senatoi
Colquitt has now bill In preparation
which he will soon introduce In Congress
calling for prohibition In this District.n
"Then," continued the speaker, sit will
be seen what the temperance people will
do. There will be such an uprising as wal
never witnessed before in this city,"
"Let me ask for a vote,n said Senator
| Colquitt, rising and walking to the front o.
the platform. "All who are In favor o.
prohibition please rise"
The whole congregation stood up.
"ThOre is no use for n negative vote,
said Mr.. Moulton.
~ thank you, ladies and gentlemen, TO
the expression of your Appreciation" sale
the senator, resuming his seat
The benediction was then given, and tn
audience retired well pleased,