Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-11-05
RlSOiU TIONs
OF the Tenth Annual Convention of the
Delaware w. C.T.U.

Delaware W. C.T.U.
WHEREAs, We, the women's Christian
Temperance Union of the State of Della
ware assembled In is tenth annual COZ
ventiOn, IN order to promote a growing
pubic sentiment Tor the abolition OF the
liquor traffic, to further all the various
lines OF Work In the interest OF humanity.
with humble gratitude to God for his
iavoring providence, and with per Get
faith In the ultimate success OF our
righteous cause, do offer the following
resolutions
] Resolved, That we Rgain reAflirm our
feslty 10 the principle OF Prohibition. be-
lleving II TO lie the only method by which
the complete abolition, manufacture aad
sale. Importation and export alton, of In
toNicAuts can he scared, aud hereby ex.
press cur sympathy with those who as
individuals are demanding this definite
purpose of political organizations
z Resolved, That We renewedly dec are
our allegiance 10 the National W. q, T. |
T., and heartily acknowledge our loyalty |
and love tor our National President, Miss |
Francis e. Willard.
3 Resolved, That we deplore the ad.
verse decision OF the Supreme Court Of
the United States in tho Interest OF the
liquor traffic, by which the prohibitory
laws OF some OF our States are violated.
Resolved, That We heartily endorse
the efforts oil the Depgr mcnt of Sabbath
observance, believing the safety and
happlnts. OF our homes and country de-
peud on the righteous Observance OF the
Lords day, and that We deuounce the
publishing and sale OF SUNDAY news.
papers, aud plead Tor an awakened con-
sci nee regarding all that menaces the
sancli;y OF cur Christian Sabbath.
. Resolved, That our work among the
children is one OF the most important
braiehes of that tree who c leaves are for
the healing OF the nations, and thai we
will spare no effort TO find the best WAYS
to win aud to keep the interest oil the
young.
g. Resolved, That We give our hearty
approval 10 the work OF the White Gross
and White Shield, also to that Of 40 hers
Meetings, and would encourage their
proseeu ion by all unions OF tho State.
z Resolved, That we ex end our
hanks to Mrs. Frances Mather, of VII
mlnRton, for her able aud un firing efi ITS
in the interest Of 81 ctal purity duduE the
| legislative session of last year.
Resolved, That we urge voters to
nominate only such men as are opposed
10 the liquor traffic for public office, and
earnestly request the President OF the
| United State and Governor of The s ate
OF Delaware, In the interest OF God and
home aud native land 10 appoint o G flee
no man who has connection with toe
| traffic.
Resolved, That we congratulate the
women OF North and South Dakota, ard
tho Republican party o. the latter State
on the lOrious success that has attended
| their sHfrfa - "a. 4
ton.
10 Resolved, That we endorse the Of,
forts that have been made T. further the
work among colorrd people, aud pledge
! ourselves to renewed energy IN this lile.
| ii Resolved, That We recognize the in
| iluence OF the press as an educator, and
that we deayor TO furnish a column III
| all our local papers. aud fe nmmcud our
/ unions TO con iDus the circulation OF
! literature. especially our w. 4. Z. A.
4 publications.
II ReSol icd, That the w. C. T. U. o.
Delaware, DIES re and urge each member
10 wear tie white ribbon. We have
adopted II rs the emblem oil a pure LIE,
and We believe II TO be not only safe
/ guard, but potent ageut for good 10
o hers.
Is Resolved, Tbat We heartily endorse
the irauchi,e department OF this work,
| believing T. will he one Of the gfest lever.
In settling the long yeEed questions OF
/ eiorm.
II Resolved, That as CT ri5tian women
we deeply deplJre the condition of our
County Prisons, believing the system
! unworthy Of this Christian civ ilizatlOn,
snt call upon the citizens OF cur state 10
ma gufale speedy reform, which shall
abolish the political intrigue aud start.
ing wills now existing, and establish
methods which shall pfOy!le for the bet,
ter care physically and morally Of cur
cr nlnai class.
10 Resolved, That such q band OF
Christian women as we represent shall
b. clearly upon The side of merry ana
hat we shall deem 10 plea for rescae too
humble Tor our notice, but be careful To
give in all our teaching, especially among
the Children, an earnest support 10 all
such Christian eudeavor as is represented
By S. P. e. A, and Band oil Mercy or.
CARNATIONS.
IL Eesolved, That we disapprove the
use 4 tobacco in any form, think it &
rernicious habit, and urge that oui
children be taught 10 abhur 1t in theii
youth.
II Resolved, That our hearty thank,
are due and are hereby extended to til,
people OF Milford iOg their generous hos
pilality; to the pastor and trustees OF tn,
Methodist Episcopal Church, who kind
y placed their church at our disposal
TO the choir, who furnished such excel
lent music; to the sexton, to tine luncl
committee and to the railroad authori.
ties.