New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-07-13
THE ANTJ-SALOON MOVEMENT
REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE IN BOSTON.
AGREEING THAT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
SHOULD BIZ SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE


never held In Massach before I waa neither
an out-snd out prohibtory gathering nor an oldfash
loned mora-snason temperance meeting; but psrt0ok
some what OF the characteristics OF both suggestion
OF what may come In the future when public ntment
will indorse and support unaduiterated prohibition.
The call urged tho attendance Of active Republicans
from all parts OF the State and said:
at 10 tho purpose OF tho conference to discuss tho
attitude which the Republican party should be asked To
maintain with reference to tho temperance question and
to consider tho propriety OF sending delegates 10 tho
National Conference Of Ant.-ssloon Republicans called
to meet I'm Chicago"
Tho call cited the resolutions adopted at conference
of Republicans held In NewJersey In May, and stated
the BELIEF that large majority OF the Republicans OF
Massachusetts held sentiments In with those
already expressed by the Republicans Of New.Jersey
and Vermont.
There were about 200 gentlemen in attendance, among
"hom were Senators Tappan and Morse; President
Capen. of Tufts Colleges r. W. Bickne. L. Edwin bud.
ley, X r. Bishop f. H. Haskell. r. b. johnson. General
John d. swift, Dr. Ii. b. Blackwell; b. b. Ware, Of
Marblebeai Colonel j. I. Nelson, the Rev. Dr. J. III.
Means, Henry Parkman Representatives Clark, OF
Lynn; Harlan OF Middleboro. and Marcy, Of Newton;
Henry II. Faxon. F. A. Hobart, Frank Wood;
ex-senator Allen. Of Plymouth; Councillor
Greeley. OF Clinton; Representatives. Roberts, OF
Lynn; Bennik of Cambridge; Small OF NorthborouQh;
Field of Boston and Federhen. OF Quincy. Several Of
the most prominent Republicans who signed the call
were not present.
The convention was called to order by Colonel l.. II.
Haskell. OF Gloucester. who made "a brief and wary
speech, expressing his sympathy with movement
which might tend To suppress liquor saloons. Robert r.
Bishop was the permanent presiding officer aud Frank
Foxcraft ollciated secretary. Mr. Bishop said
"Icongratulate you that there hundred ess
OF them In the city OF Boston this year than In
Boston last year. 1 congratulate you that this
suit ha, been accomplished by the active
efforts Of men mainly Republicans. through Police
Commission established by Republican legislature and
appointed by Republican Governor. But yet, God
knows. there TOO many. The Republican party has
bren divided the questions OF prohibition. license aud
high license But upon thing 1t Is agreeda sincere
and honest purpose to cut down and diminish the evils
OF in temperance to the lowest possible point Upon tho
evils Of the groggery. where men reciprocally
treat and mutually kicked into the gutter where
children trained crmin ais whose shadow
blight households and homes there Is, there can
be, no division Of sentiment"
A committee on resolutions apo n,ed.
and while 10 was out, John l. swits
made ringing speech against mtenperancs.
Henry Psrkman from the committee on resolutions
said that tho committee had agreed upon a general
statement OF principles rather than methods, ami tnas
under that thsy could not properly ucudo
their report certain resolutions ot Dr.. ackseL lie
then read the ,oloylng:
Whereas The lauor dealers Of this state have
ly combined with the avowed purpose controlling
IN the interest OF trnc which Is universally
admitted 10 be fruitful source OF poverty misery aud
crime to society aud an arrogant aud corrupt
force IN politics. and while we recognize III, iacs
that there arc good temperance men IA all
parties, yet believe that the Republican party anu
be the most effective Instrument IA the cause OF
temperance ani by t, history inl traditions IS com,
the supper. OF Whatever males Tor tue Jf al
aud spiritual welfare OF the people, therefore. ,
Resored That IN our Judgment. the ReplD can party
should declare itself anew In uncompr'misins antsso-
the saloon; that such legi-atlon snoui he en-
acted may DO best AL pied T. restrict the Hquor
traffic; alike the framing and enforcing OF laws bear
ing upon this question the ends in view shoud be tne
protection OF tue community from the evils when now
| from the sale Of intoxicating liquors
ReSoirei. That urge upon Massachusetts, Repub-
various caucuses and conventions OF tie party. with .
view to securing the nomination ot candidates who ara
in full and sincere sympathy with these principles
IeSored That We invite men in all parties who agree
with these views cooperate with III. f"puhlcaa
party all practical measures for carrying then into
T,s irsd That the chair s authorized and instructed
appoint Education CommItts Of fifteen members.
duty Of which shall be to present these
the epublican state and said committee
is iustruccd to appon delegates To Represents
Massachusetts, at the National Conference OF Anu
Saloon republicans called to meet az Chicago.
The resolutions we're then discussed at considerable
length. Dr. Blackwell. the woman suffragist. Advocated
resolution recommending in the interest OF practical
temperance. further applications OF the principle OF
local option by enforcing "no license" III waris OK
cities which vote and by extending full manieipa
suffrage to female citizens President Capen OF TUFTS
College, opposed Mr.. Backwelps resolution as noe
germane TO the objects Of the meeting which Was
rather meeting for general expression TO give voicc
to the sentiments OF temperance Republicans OF MAJ
sachusetts and enIncIsre few general principles
winch might be presented to the State Convention.
Henry Faxon. the uncompromispg foe to n 'eIIing,
who while nominaly Republican. has Tor years stool
and eered at the party for not niorsIns the Pro-
hibition movement, made a characteristic speecn Ia
which he sought commit the convention 10 prohio-
ton. Ho declared that the time had passed when tae
Republican party can appeal TO both prohibition ana
license lie concluded Dy offering the following resou-
ton
Resolred That the abolition OF he traffic in liquor as
beverage Will never a until piohibory laws
shall enacted and enforced throughout the Conmon.
wealth by officers independent OF local @a3
dictation.
Mr. Morse OF Canton, offered the following as a cub
stitute:
Resolced That 1t Is the OF this convention thas
the question Of Constitutional prohibition should oe
submitted to the peops or Massachusetts, to pe 'os1
upon by the people al the earliest possible Day
sharp debate ensued, the more hotheaded urgngtns
adoption Of an platform, while the more ss-
gacious including Henry P.ukman and l. Edwin
Dudley urged a mIlicr presentation Of the case. Ar
Parknan said:
1.-THE words from this conference TO have any
must not 20 OF here divided. Tue Republican party
he continued. differs on pronlbItion ths kepao.'een
party differs Woman suffrage; but believe tAe Ho-
publican party Is not divided on tho general prhclpes
brought forward In the resolutions OF tue conmtGe.
We can adopt those resolutions unanimously. Ino
other resolutions that nave been proposed mere mus %
adopted only by a majority vote. mr. takoh-a veS e
the genteinans pardon. We cannot adopt them unan.
mOusly. will vote against them unless the resolution
as t. constitutional prohibition Is adopted.
NJ Parkman-lt ths gentleman comes nere as pro-
hibuoulst. he votes against these resolutions ~ 'no
gentle from Quucy comes here as kepuole W 10
must eudeayor to do something to get s0ne co'nnou
platform on which tho Republican party can meet lAp
MIR Esxou-That IL iust what am trying 70 DO
Mr. Parkmsu-t Ee Is wIse II ne desires 10 reach tno
PRINCIPLES whcn n hc wants 20 hhVc ih"u OF
Auy effective force, must not attempt 10 40 too mueh
al once (Appause. lie mast Oner 10 nose wuo 10
NOT agree witn hin n4lway stepping pace oil which
we can all stand. a., -,., 4, 49,. -. ,s.s
offered by Morse and said that II 'nst res''u-
ton WAS not adopted there would be- nrsciass ro" IN
tn. Republican camp before long The question being
c.l,d for senator Morses resolution, IL WAS Adopted W
vntr OF "a 10 - Dr. Blackwell withdrew hls aueud-
Ieut And tue resolutions anohiet AtopIea Dy
unanimous vote President Bishop anuounc-i as Ins
executive committee under the resolutions: Al arse-A:
n ice Rufus Froet, l.. A. Haskell; Let Congressional
n.IrcI--annrl Snow, Of BArusiaDle; LID Dstrlot--