St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-11
DAKOTA WOMEN
Endorse Senator Blair and Con-
denim Kate Field.

Special to the Globe.
FARGO, Sept. 10.-At the closing eX-
ercises of the Territorial w. G. I. U.
reports were made by various repre-
sentatlves from over the territory of
advances made by their respective or
CARNATIONS tending to show how the
temperance crusade movement has
spread over the country. Committee OH
resolutions reported as follows:
We, the representatives of the W. @. T. O.,
believing that much of the advanced thought
of joy has been touched upon during the
session OF this convention, we desire to ex-
press the same i'll the following resolutions:
Therefore,
Resolved, That we recognize God as the
source of all power i'll civil government, and
His word of supreme authority in national
affairs.
Second-That as we believe the work of
the W. Z. T. U. TO be an excellent discipline
for Womanhood everywhere, as well as a
work that tends to the glory of Christ's king
dom, pledge ourselves TO endeavor to in
crease its membership during the coming
year.
Third-We believe federal aid should be
extended TO the support of free public
schools in neglected portions of our country,
and that by such measures may seem wise
we will continue our support Of the Blair
educational bill, or some similar one, until IL
is passed.
Fourth-That we urge upon all unions that
they visit our public schools to ascertain the
character OF instruction given in scientific
temperance; also, that they endeayor TO Sc
cure some time in each teachers institute in
which TO present this subject.
Fifth-That we feel deeply grateful to Mrs
NJ. :. Wells, of Tennessee. Tor the invaluable
service she has rendered US during the DAYS
of the convention, and that we will remem-
Der her presence and work among us as
another link in the chain which binds in fra
ternal love and consecrates services of the
white ribbon women OF the North and
South.
Sixth-That we advocate the immediate
and total abolition of the internal revenue
taxes on all intoxicating liquors and topaeco
in order that We may more successfully
eradicate the cause of the tobacco habit, and
that our government may be free from parti-
sanship in the iniquitous and debasing busi-
ness.
Seventh-That we believe the strong
formation of temperance reform is education
in the principles of heredity and hygiene as
relating TO the development of the appetite
for alcoholic drinks, and that mothers are
the mighty power 10 fashion true manhood
and womannood of our people. Therefore
we recommend and urge all our local unions
to take up the study of Gods health deco
logue as advised by our superintendent of
heredity and hygiene.
Eighth-That we commend the action of
the national social purity department in de-
woods of Michigan, and urge its continu-
ance; that we heartily indorse every effort
being put forth by philanthropic women in
Chicago TO better the condition OF White
Slave Girls in the shops and manufactures
of that city, as recently revealed by the press,
and hope to see our national W. IT. Z.
adopt some plan of preventative and educa-
tional work that will react this class of wage
workers in all our large cities.
Ninth-That we indorse the work of the
National Temperance hospital, and will do
all we can to further its power and influence.
Tenth-Believing that we have a blessed
guarantee for the future in diligent teachers
of the principles Of purity to our children,
and feeling that mother and teachers need to
be aroused and educated on the subject. we
therefore pledge especial effort in establish
ing and maintaining mothers meetings; that
we will faithfully circulate the ''White
Shield pledge" and cooperate most heartily
with the White Cross movement in this terri
tory.
Eleventh-That we learn with consterna-
tionof immortality practiced in our school, and
urge our local unions to secure as far as pos
sible cooperation Of all teachers, members of
school boards and parents in preventing cir
culation OF obscene literature and other
forms of vice among our children.
Twelfth Promises announcement to
Young Woman's Christian Temperance Tn
Thirteenth-That we see in the Prohibition
party the hope of the final overthrow of the
drink tra1lc. anu pleug6 Is our uIlQudllHeQ
and earnest support aud prayers for its sue
cess.
Fourteenth-That we will adopt the name
of LOYAL Legion for our. children's organi-
zation. That superintendent be appointed
from each county, and that at least half
hour be given children's work at the county
convention.
Fifteenth-That we view with deepest
concern the development of the liquor
traffic carried ON by civilized nations in
heather lands. especially in Africa and
India. That this convention unite with other
bodies in proposition to induce the govern
ments of the United States. Great Britain
and other countries to abolish and prevent
this debasing traffic.
Sixteenth-That we believe in the inherent
right of the ballot for women, and that JUS
tice and good government demand her en-
frauchisement; we therefore consecrate our
powers to the accomplishment Of this end
this coming winter. -
Seventeenth-That we denounce the ad
verse decision in Washington territory made
in the interest of the liquor traffic by which
women are once more disfranchised, and
call upon the supreme court TO vindicate
once for all the validity Of the laws giving
the ballot to women for the protection of
their homes,
Eighth-We believe all ecclesiastical disa
bilities should be removed from woman, and