The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-01

Illinois,. b. Hobbs, J. G. Evans.
Indiana-Sylvester johnson, s J. North.
Iowa-G- FArnham James Nicholwaite.
Kansas-A- W.. Richardson, Mrs- G. st. John.
kentucky--G. w. Runnels. VIM. Matthews.
Mainss--S-F Woodbury., w ]; Eusti..
Msssachusetts-B +. Sturtevant.
Michiean-John Russell, samuel Dickey.
Minnesota. p. Pi. khsm, Hugh Harrison
Mississippi-J. B. Gambrill
Missouri-W. h Craig. w. G. Wilson.
Nebrsska-A. @. Woolsnbsrger, George Scott;
New JerssyMw. Il. Nicholson. G. L Parker.
New York;. c. Bascomb. ". T. Wardwell.
North Carolina--D. w. {. Benton, Henry ShaAss.
Oregon. j. W. Webb. j. 6. ' rnsr.
ennsylvania--A. A Steve. W. NJ Black.
s sasS; d:1a7;.,I, s; wG % T:ssl u y " y. s wiIl,.n'-
Vermont-Clinton Smith, G. W.. Wyman.
virginis--James w. Newton. R H Rollsns.
wisso Insignia Tsf Hast ssss' = Z e ossss.
Dakota--D. r. Grover, Mrs. Parker.
Montana--Messina Billiard
District of Columbia-J.A ,eloek, R. NJ. Nor
ton.
When the committee was complete, Chairman
St John asked IL the committe on platform and
resolutions was ready to report Judge Black,
Of Pennsylvania, the committee's chairman,
who occupied . seat IN the rear OF St John, re-
marked that il was. He stepped to the front Of
the stage. and said he was glad to announce that
o platform would be presented 70 which every
member of the committee. North and South, ex-
copt OIe, agreed. In All Ly expeEleuC0, 88lx
be, II have never known o committee to be 90
careful and thoughtful in placing every word Ia
a platform" He then introduced Rev. Sam
Small. the secretary Of the committee. who, In
q very clear and full tone, read the declarations
Of principles. 1t was the only moment since the
convention began that perfect order was OBJ
served. So quiet was the vast audience that the
dropping of q pin could have been heayd. The
majority report OF the committee was as follows:
The Platform.
The Prohibition party, in national convention as
of all power In government, do hereby declare:
1. That the manufacture, importation. expectation,
transportation and sale of alcoholic beverages shAll
be made public crimes, and punished as such.
2. That such prohibition must be secured through
amendments of our national and State constitutions,
enforced by adequate laws adequately supported
by administrative authority; and to this end the or
ganization of the Prohibition party Is imperatively de-
manded in State and Nation.
3. That any form of license, taxation or regulation
OF the liquor traffic is contrary to good government;
that any party which supports regulation, license or
the actual foe of the States welfare, snc that we ar
raign the Republican and Democratic parties for their
persistent attitude in favor of the licensed iniquity,
whereby they oppose the demand Of the people for
prohibition, and. through open completely with the
liquor cause, defeat the enforcement of law.
4. For the immediate abolition of the internal
revenue system, whereby our national government II
deriving support from our greatest national vice.
B. That, an adequate public revsnue being neces-
sary, IL NAV properly be raised By impost duties and
by an equitable assessment upon the property and the
legitimate business Of the country. but import duties
should be so reduced that no surplu, shall be sccumu-
lated In the treasury, and that the burdens of taxa
ton shall be removed from foods, clothing and other
comforts and necessaries Of life.
b. That civil-service appointments for all civil
Offices, chiefly clerical in their duties, should be based
upon moral, intellectual and physical qualifications,
and rot upon party service or party necessity.
2. That the right of suffrage rests on no mere cir
cumstance Of race. color, sex or nationality, and that
where, from any cause it has been held from citizens
who are of suitable age and mentally and morally
rxai,fod fnp fha oxor>.oo ~ an nfa1t~o, h,lfo% e
should be restored by the people through the Legisla-
lures Of the several States. on such educational basis
a. they may deem wise.
g. For the abolition of polycamy and the estab-
lishment of uniform laws governing marriage and
divorce.
8. For prohibiting all combinations of capital to
control and to increase the cost of products for popu
lar onsumption
10. For the preservation and defense of the Sab
bath IS Q civil institution without expressing any who
religiously observe the aame on any other day than
the first day of the week.
nomie method Of settling national differences, and the
same method should, by judicious legislation, be APP
Piled to the settlement of disputes between large
bodies OF employees and employers; that the abolition
of the saloon would remove the burdens. moral,
physical. pecuniary and social. which now Cypress la
Dor and rob it of its earnings, and would prove to bs
form; and we invite labor and capital to unite with us
for the accomplishment thereof; that monopoly in
, sSnn ia !. wrong sst to the &c people go and. and the ~. Rg bic And
and women should receive equal wages for equal work.
That our immigration laws should be 90 enforced
as to prevent the introduction into our country of all
convicts. inmates of other dependent institutions, and
of Others physically incapacitated for self-support,
/ who is not a citizen of the United States.
Recognizing and declaring that prohibition Of the
liquor traffic has become the dominant issue in ma
tional politics, We invite TO fun party fellowship all
those who, on this one dominant issue. are with rs
agreed. in the full belief that this party can aud
will remove sectional differences, promote national
unity and insure the best welfare Of our entire
land
As soon o. the last word left the readers lips
several delegates were on their Feet with . mo-
ton to receive the platform, ard they were not
. little surprised aud worried when the chair
annou need that Prof. John NJ. DIN, Of Wiscon-
sin. had a minority report to present There
were deafenipg cries of NO." mo" I'VE will
not hear him. The few cheers were drowned
with the Kisses that greeted Professor DIN IS
he stepped alongside Sc. John. he looking As
though it was the proudest moment of his life.
His presence In itself was sufficient TO command
respect. and when in q resonant voice that psne-
trated every part of the hall be said, Il do not
ask for your applause. I certainly do not court
your hisses,' every voice was stilled-he had the
audience At his command His reading Of his mi
nority report was as near perfection a. IL would
be possible to attain. The vim and force which
he threw into his delivery attracted everybody.
Only once was he interrupted. Then a delegate
arose 20 q point Of order. which was that
Professor DIN was not reading q report, but an
argument. Tho chair held the point Of order
" v toktu ~ tAo ASoAiAk (VLl1UcA- Ill
report was AZ follows
The undersigned member Of the committes on
platform and resolutions believes that il would be
unwise to place in our platform IN indorssment of
woman's suffrage The party has been organized ~
Prohibition party. and there should be nothing IN
the platform that viii prevent the cordial cooperation
OF every man and woman in the land who 10 willing 70
speak or vote for the destruction Of the LIQUOR traffic.
IL there is one point upon which the party il . unit il
il that the prohibition of the hsuor trzhs il the one
great question now before the American people. over.
Swallowing. all others In inportance. AID that nnrl
this Is settled no substantial progress can be made IN
the settlement OF the other great social and economic
questions that are rapidly forcing themselves 10 the
front. Upon another point the party Is equally
united. aud that ia that in order 10 secure the PROFIT.
bitisn of the liquor trAfhc there nnst be natonAi
party pledged 10 the accomplishment OF tins object.
The work we have undertaken 10 80 vast. the OBJ
staoles in our way are go mighty and Formidable, that
cur only hope Of success lies IN our being able 20
unite Ia one compact organization al who are willing
TO aid. whatever be their views upon other qusssions.
political religious, social or economic There
should be nothing In our platform
that win not tend TO unite and consolidate