The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-26
WEIGHED AND FOUND WANTING.
States That Have Tried and Repudiatod
Prohibition.


States That Have Tried and Repudiatod
Prohibition.
From the Chicago Tribune.
Illinois enacted Prohibition in 1855, but
repudiated il at the polls IN the same year.
New York passed the law in 1854, tried
II for two years, and gave IL up as bad
Job.
Massachusetts, tried prohibition for fii-
teen years, and repealed it as vain and in
furious.
An effort to restore prohibition in Mas
sachusetts was voted down by an over
whelming majority April 22, 1889.
Atlanta tried the law for ono year and
repudiated IT byan overwhelming majority
in 1887. The injury to the city was meal
culabe
Connecticut enacted the law in 1854.
tried In vain TO enforce II for eighteen
years, and then finally repealed 1t forever
in 1872.
Ohio enacted prohibition in 1855, and,
after few months Of bitter experience,
repealed it.
Maryland passed a prohibitory law in
1885. The results were SO disastrous,
both 10 material and moral welfare, that,
after few months trial, IL was repealed,
and tho lesson was 80 severe that the
question has never been raised again in
that State.
New Hampshire tried prohibition for
thirty.four years. April II, 1889, an effort
was made 10 incorporate IL into her Con-
situlion. This was voted down by an
enormous majority, only two counties in
the State giving majority in favor OF pro-
hibition.
Delaware tried II in 1855, and, after two
years. found that il so Affected the welfare
Of the State that II was repealed in 1867.
The Independent AUTHORIZATION Re
publicans and Democrats OF Iowa are
united for the purpose Of oyerthrowing
prohibition.
The law was twice passed in Wisconsin
and twice vetoed by the Governor, with
unanimous support OF the people. Since
then the state has been untroubled by
fanaticisms.
Rhode Island enacted prohibition in
1858, and after ten years trial repudiated
the law in 1868. She again enacted II last
year, and Is now trying TO get rid OF il,
after one year OF financial and moral dis
aster. The Legislature has by almost
unanimous vote decided TO iesubmit the
matter to The people.
Michigan passed the law In 1858, and
kept II Tor twenty-five years, when, find
ing the fuiility of attempting 10 enforce
prohibitory measures. sue abandoned IL
in 1875. The fanatics tried 10 saddle the
law upon her again this year. but her PEG.
plo would not have II, and overwhelmed
II ut the polls.
Indiana and Nebraska in 1855 passed
prohibitory measures, but neither Of them
kept prohibition upon their statue books
for any length Of time. Indiana voted on
the question again in 1882, and the amend
ment was defeated by the biggest majority
cast In that State for twenty years.
Texas cast $1,000 majority against the
effort 10 force a prohibilory amendment
into her Constitution.
An effort was made 10 force the law on
Tennessee in 1857. The people after a
thorough discussion resolved not 10 put 1t
into their Constitution.
Oregon submitted tho amendment in
1887. The amendment was buried under
an avalanche OF votes
In November, 1883, West Virginia
N0tth lhtnAAon was
thoroughly discussed. Investigations into
tho working OF the law In other States
were made, and the amendment was do
ieatcd by a vote OF three 10 one.
Canada has tried prohibition. The law
was passed, and on reconsideration OF
the question April 3, 1889, the voters
slaughtered prohibition nom Lake Eric TO
the Hay Of Fundy. Every city and town
In Canada which voted that day repealed
prohibition.
In Iowa, Ia 1850, there were 2. 03i Govern.
mcnt licenses issued for the sale OF liquor.
In 1885, under prohibition, the number
had increased 30 I.O3J-an increase Of 900.
II Ia not within the limits OF reason that
any man would pay for license unless he
meant 10 use ID.
For the year ending April 20, 1881, be-
fore prohibition, !. so GcYerrnic-. Eccnsss
| 90 sell liquor were issued in kansaa In
the year ending April 20. 1857. after Eve
years Of prohibition, 2,9g7 licenses wor,
issued; IN other words, there were 5S pei
cent. more places selling liquor in the yeal
ending April 20. 1857, under prohibition
than In the year ending April 20, 1881
before the enactment Of the law. Thor,
had simply been n change OF namo from
saloon" 10 drug store"
Maine has more liquor sellers In proper
ton topopulation than many license States
Rhode Island has ono liquor scllcr 10 ever,
2i3 men. lscc Internal Revenue Reports.