The Republican journal., 1889-10-31
W. G. T. U. Convention.

To THE EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL: Follow
ing out the theory THAT it is hardly the thing
in politics to Slap those who do not agree with
YOU" no doubt the journal will be only too
glad to give place to some notes by one who
was present at the W. c. I. L. Convention in
Bar IIarbor, though not 50 fortunate as to be
long to the ''press.' The journal quotes from
the press report that "the Aroostook ladies'
non-partisan movement received some hard
>ap>.' They must have been facts then, for Il
few reluctant questions and answers, with no
comments whatever, is all that passed relative
to that question in convention. at least. 1t is
well known that Mrs. j. f. Foster was in
Aroo>took county working for and paid by
the Republican party. Under her influence
some ladies withdrew from the State W. c. T.
| and formed a non-partisan union. That is
they were 50 strongly Republican, that they
could not bear to have anything said against
the dear old party, nor cast their influence in
favor of any new party. by whatever name
called. These ladies now number about doZ-
en-; the other, the original and prohibition w.
{. I. L.. about 30. BY the way. what is non
partisan>hip: One bright sister defined it as
''abandonment of principle for policy" The
Republican party has done good work. but in
these later times, on many points its plan has
been that of policy. How shall we get the
that means votes. Or, how shall ! work for
an office: Principle, not policy, must he the
watrhWord Of the party of the future That
party, too. must give the SEXES equality before
the law. Woman has just aS much interest in
the welfare of the country as the present voter.
Indeed, some people think a sensible, sober
woman would be likely to vote more wisely
than drunken man, or one who has sold his
vote In those States where equal suffrage has
been tried, it has proved success. Is Kansas
any worse OFF because women vote? If the
Christian manhood of the nation holds fast to
the divine love and light, it will not be many
decades ere these questions are settled, rightly.
too But the women must not falter. the work
cannot be done without them. Again, the
"preSs' is reported as saying that "woman
suffrage and the third party We're the chief
topics. What else would you have in a tenn
perance convention in this 18th century: Ii
ccnse and the foreign beer drinkers suffrage:
They We're chief only because so universally
admitted. No discussion was given them: none
was needed. The convention was most sue
CcSsful and harmonious. The unanmtv of
opinion was remarkable Nearly 30 depart
mant> of work We're reported, and plans made
for the coming year. Twenty three new
Unions have been formed, and the treasury
contains quite IA balance part of which will he
used in improving Our Presidents room at the
headquarters in Portland. \ part Will also 90
to reimburse the President for her expenses If
postage, etc.,, amounting to nearly 5000. Tie
first time that faithful >clf->acriiicing, and
Wcll-bclovtd officer, has accepted any rompeu-
>ation for her lahor~. Mr.. i.athrop'~ address
"Wednesday evening was wonderful. She is
we'll called the Daniel Webster OF the White
Ribbon Army. Mrs. hapin's address Thurs
day evening was pleasing and persuasive. FIRE.
qnent applause greeted her. Several gentle
men accompanied their wives to the conven-
ton. and some Of them formed a quarctte and
gave rOuelng prohibition songs. The place
is br1It Ifjl and the npOrlIp rnrtli1l