San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-05-19
TEXAS PRESS.
SEEING THE SIGHTS YESTERDAY AT
THE MISSIONS.
The Reception Last Night-To-day's Pro-
Prohibition Raises Its
Angry Head in the Con-
vention, Etc.

Yesterday afternoon At O'Clock the Texas
Press association were escorted in carriages
by the committee Of reception TO the missions,
United States arsenal. Arkansas Pass depot
and other points of interest, returning at
o'clock. In the evening the majority of the
members visited the Young Mems Christian
association reception at Casino hall. This re-
ceptiOn was crowded with the elite of the city,
and was one of the most agreeable receptions
ever given in San Antonio. The programme
was opened by an overture from the Eighth
Cavalry band, after which Mr.. Ballantyne Pat
terson, president of the Young Mems Chris
tian association, stated the objects and pur-
poses of the association, and bespoke for il the
announcement of the local aud state press
and the cooperation of the business men AT
the conclusion of this, Miss Mitchell sang Il
beautiful solo, Dreaming. Right Rev. r.
W. Is. Elliott. bishop of the Episcopal diocese
of West Texas, next delivered an able address
which was followed by solo from Mrs. II. II.
Kampmann, Let Me Dream Always"
Colonel II. Il Andrews next stepped upon
the stage and delivered "A fine speech, full OF
wholesome advice, good words and hearty en-
enlargement. They must have the ladies to
help them and he bespoke their assistance.
A piano solo by Professor Kreutncr fol
lowed this address, and then President Davis,
OF the State Press association was called upon
and delivered an address full of good words
for the Young Mems Christian association, and
encouragement to its members in this city
His speech was frequently applauded.
After this programme was carried out the
guests were placed in charge of the ladies Of
the united churches, who invited all TO par
take of ice cream and other refreshments in
the supper room. majority of the guests
awaited themselves of this hospitality, after
which as the midnight hour approached, the
vast company dispersed hOmeward well salts
fed with their evening.
The following is the reception committee OF
the association on duty last night: 5 u.
SCudder, chairman; W. F.. GOhlkC, l.. c. Reid,
W. II. HOdgkins, G. T.. Arnold, J. b. Olsen,
Thomas Haynes, W. 5. Scott, X. W. Lay. J. NJ.
Carr, T. Is. Wren, +. A. Hensly, Max Uirich, J.
q. Hudson, A. r. Spillman.
The second days session Of the Press con-
vention convened at Casino hall at o'clock
this morning. After the call to order by the
president, the report of the committee on
membership was proceeded with and occupied
the entire morning session.
Communication from I. J. Crooks and c. E.
Gilbert, asking for action on their membership
as they are temporarily out of the business
Moved they be continued US members, was
adopted.
John Lang, San Augustine; W n. Klttren
Alexander Free Lance; Messrs. Blunt, san
Augustine. be stricken OF the rolls. Report
adopted as amended.
Letters for members were delivered.
Hon. Hamilton Stewart, veteran State Press
of Galveston News, invited to seat upon the
PLATFORM and was introduced TO the assOcia-
ton. He made neat speech, which was well
received.
Invitation of E. Rische, to visit the bottling
works this afternoon, read and consideration
was postponed until afternoon session.
Wheatley, of the OyCrtOn Sharp-ShOOtcr,
moved to adjourn and start at p. IN. this af-
ternOOn for the excursion. Adopted for p. m.
l.. ID. Lillard offered resolution to strike
the Lone Star brewery from of the list of the
excursion
Dr. Yandell spoke to the chair that it was an
uncalled for insult to the people Of san Anto-
mo TO reject any part Of the programme laid
out for them. If the gentlemen did not wish
to go let them stay away. Applause
Colonel Davis, president. relinquished the
chair to Vice President Ferguson and spoke in
behalf of the visit to the brewcTies. He was
not afraid of being contaminated by the visit
To the breweries or bOttling works. The com
mittee had placed them on the list so that II
would be point OF interest and for that rca-
son invited them. The speaker was enthu-
siastically applauded for his sentiments.
DR. Crantll, of the Gainesville Advance-Sun,
hoped the resolution would prevail. They
should not give their official Endorsement 10
the business of making drunkards, no mat
ter from whom the invitation comes. The
brewery business should not have our official
Endorsement. He hoped they would pass the
resolution and refuse the invitation
Lllard, of the Fairfield Recorder, said he did
not intend any insult to the city of san Anto-
MO by his resolution. 1t was not from any
fear OF contamination. 1t would create
an unhealthy influence among the peo-
pie. He would like for the enlargement OF
his views to go through the breweries per
sonally.
brluges, Oh tne LullnR signal, lnOuRnI Iney
were having too many temperance resolutions
coming before the association. Too many
resolutions by those who were first in the bar
room before they proposed these same 1 reso
around when he went to the brewer.
| les, but could take drink from the carriage
| openly. They did not need TO drink all the
beer at the brewery. They visited the arsenal
and did not eat any cannon balls. Applause
and laughter Leslie OF the Van Alstyne En-
terprise, defed any one TO say they ever saw
i'm N za "A Ri Of haaH did 9th
kind of liquor. If the association says to 20
with them to the breweries, he would go with
them. He wanted to see the sights, but did
not think II right TO accept the invitation as a
body. In his country If u lady would visit
| beer hall she would be socially discounten-
anced.
Dr. Yandell said this is simply question of
good manners.
Gilbert, Yeager. Call and others spoke on the
question. Mr.. Davis had seen individual mem
bers drunk. Helhad never been drunk. and
didn't think he would be by going to the
brewery. Ferguson said no formal invitation
had been extended by the brewery, and they
need not accept any invitation when none had
been given. He then ruled the resolution out
of order DIR. Yandell wanted ii put on record
by vote and appealed from this decision.
The chair finally withdrew the ruling and a
vote was taken upon the resolution. Twenty
three voted for the resolution on the first vote,
but when IL was suggested that only members
were entitled to vote, but II voted for IL.
Those opposed to the resolution and in favor
of the visit to the breweries numbered IS.
Resolution defeated.
After the adoption of the report of the COM
mttee on credentials and membership, which
added some p new names TO the list of menu
bership, the convention began a lengthy dis
cussion of the state libel law and the matter
of public advertising. At o'clock the con.
vention adjourned until tomorrow morning,
and this afternoon majority of the members
were entertained by the citizens in visiting the
various points of interest of the city.
NOTES
Tho IodipS 0f the ancipty nf
Episcopal church will give grand tableau
vivant tonight, at Turner hall, in this city, for
the benefit of the church. Remember that
the Texas Press association meets here at this
time, in honor Of their presence, the ladies
will appear In newspaper costumes, represent
ing the various newspapers of the state There
will be good music and refreshments. All are
cordially invited to attend. Abundance only
% cents.
Nat Q. Henderson, of the Georgetown Rec.
ord, was rejected as an applicant for member
ship on a vote of the association.
Some heated phrases were used between the
prOhibitiOnists and anti-prOhibitiOuists over
the brewery visit this morning, in which the
lady editors present took no part, except to
look on with resigned disgust.
Colonel Davis, the president Of the assOcia-
ton, is quite silvery-tongued orator of the
old school.
Leslie is the cricket of the convention.
Stephen Gould, an old member of the profess
sion in San Antonio, came in last night from
Galveston and attended this morning. He has
been filling the commercial and marine col
umus of the News
Hon. Hamilton Stewart, the veteran State
Press editor of the News, though quite an old
gentleman, and with falling voice, turned OF
neater speech and more directly to the point
than many of his younger brethren.
Newspaper men, rs a rule, are not orators.
No chaplain was present to open with prayer
this morning, hence the prohibition discussion.
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