Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-05-10
AnII.sALooN REPUBLICANS.
The National Conference at New York
Adonts Strong RESOLUTIONS.

The National Conference at New York
Adopts Strong Resolutions.
New YORK, May 4-When the AntiSa-
loon Republican National conference
opened its second days session yesterday,
il was decided that the different delega-
tons should select one man from each
State 10 be delegates at the National con-
ventlon, after which the following plat
form was adopted and the convention ad-
journed.
First-We regard the saloon as the common
and malignant foe Of civilization and human
ity. 1t is wasteful, vicious and hostile 10 good
government; il degrade, the individual runs
the family, debauches our youth, i destructive
OF Sunday the people, day OF rest; IL cor
rupts the ballot fosters crime and threatens
The very existence OF the Republic; II mas De-
come pernicous and demoralizing power IN
politics. municipal, State and National and IS
therein intrusive and aggressive As . pubic
enemy il ought TO be abolished
Second-Iye have with great satisfaction wit
messed the rapid growth OF the anti-saloon SEN
timent in all parts Of the country IS shown by
Constitutional amendments. legislative enact
1uents and bv the fact that III thlrty-fon States
andTerritories laws have been enacted rcquIr-
ing the giving Of scientific instruction in public
schools on the effect, OF alcohol upon the hu
rrar system. Public conscience is aroused
1.uon this subject and will be satisfied with
T,e,hFnc less than the suppression OF this mon
s--oUs evil The saloon Is doomed and must
90.
Notwithstanding the practical difficulties
Of legislation and enforcement We unite upon
the broad ground OF active hostility 10 the sa-
loon without debating methods OF procedure.
The people have the right and should have the
opportunity OF deciding how and when the sa-
loon shall bc suppressed II should be de-
stroyed with the weapons that are most effect
we and available.
Fourth-As members Of the Republican party
We are proud OF its glorious past rejoice III lis
present v:gor and have abiding confidence that
Il VIII prove TO be The agent Of divine Provi-
Cence fo- the destruction 0! the saloon a. IL was
for the overthrow OF slavery. The saloon Is
moral slavery.
Fifth-~pealing for 8n overwhelming MAORI
" OF Republican voters and good citizens We
respectfully, but most earnest ly. ask our breth-
ren OF the National Republican convention that
Is 10 meet in Chicago in June 10 incorDorate in
their platform OF principles 4 declaration Of
hostility 10 the saloon clear and emphatic as
the English language can make it. We ask this
because il il right. Right is might
S!xth-We earnestly invite the active co one
ration of all friends Of temperance upon this
plan OF campaign, which has the promise and
POTENCY OF the speedy overthrow OF the saloon
party in National affairs and the Immediate
Gripping and ultimate extinction OF the legal
lied liquor traffic.
the following resolution was offered by
Albert Griffin, of Kansas, and unanimously
adopted:
Rcs0lcci That recognizing the fact that dur
ing he early history OF the Republican party.
when II made the most glorious portion of lis
record. il had the enthusiastic support OF the
best women Of The land: and rccornizin" the
further fact that The help OF all good women =
now needed in the warfare against the saloon,
we appeal to them to give "a Hearty support 10
the Republican party wherever and whenever
II stanas Tor protection OF The home against the
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