Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-01-16
PROHIBITION.
Resolutions Adopted by the Prohibi-
ton state Convention.

Pursuant to call the State Conven-
ton OF Prohibitionists was held in Dcs
Moines, Jan, 9th, when the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
REsoLunoNs
|. REQ red, That we congratulate tho friends
of temperance In Iowa that this eighth conven.
ton meets after so successful an experience OF
the present prohibitory statute; we congratulate
neighboring states on the formation of the In
terstaic temperance association; the states OF
North aud South Dakota on coming into the
National Union free from the lCgallzcd saloon
the state of New Hampshire on chief magls
trate who insists ON the discharge of their duty
by all subordinate officers of the law; the W
G. T. L. and other state temperance organlza.
tons of Iowa, on their iudlcious and noble
work and the communities whore law has been
nullihed ON the cheering progress making In
Its enforcement
2. That we hold II to he the prc-cmlncnt duty
Of the members OF this convention and OF all
friends of temperance. Of the home, and Of the
state, to cOnseCrate their personal efforts 10
the reform of the incorporate and the proven
tion OF intcmperance, aud to labor stu more
earnestly till all the institutions OF society are
absolutely and permanently free from its in
iluence In every form.
3. That governments are formed among men
for the protection of life, health and property,
and 10 secure the blessings Of civil aud relig-
ious liberty, and that whatsoever Is destructive
OF them is essentially crime and ought to be
prohibited.
a. That experience has demonstrated beyond
reasonable controversy that the manufacture
and sale Of intoxicating liquors as beverage
aud the establishment and keeping OF places OF
resort where Intoxicating liquors are sold
and persons are induced 10 acquire the habit
of drinking such liquors us destructive of life
and health and is the direct aud prolific cause
of paupcrism, insanity and crime and therefore
the states should declare the same to be n
crime and prescribe such punishment as will
effectually eradicate the evil
5. That the sovereignty of the state of Iowa
does and of right ought 60 extend to every
county, township and school district OF the
state that We are opposed to all dislntegra-
tion Of its power; that it Is not consistent with
the dignity Of the state or the right admins
tration Of justice to recognize that an act shall
he criminal in one part OF the state and be legal
in another: that local publication Of law fur
nishes no reason for its repeal, but such NULL
tication should be met by prompt enforcement
of all necessary legislation TO secure the same.
q. That crime should never be licensed that
we regard all devices Of local option or high
license as mere subterfuges and apologies for
the liberation OF crimes and we are unalter-
ably opposed 10 the same.
Z. That it is not the purpose Of this conven-
ton to organize political party or create an
organization in the Interest Of any party or
ton to the fact that legal prohibition can only
be secured and enforced through Legislatures
and officers chosen by the people aud we fur
Their declare that II Is not only the privilege,
but duty of every citizen favoring prohibition
to make his influence aud power felt and
recognized at the polls
s That the present prohibitory law OF Iowa
was enacted in obedience to the demands Of the
people and has proved blessing wherever II
has been faithfully enforced and that we are
opposed To any repeal or impairment Of the
same that We are confident that the people OF
Iowa by large majority are still in favor Of
the law and its enforcement, and VIC have con-
tidence that the Twenty third General Assem-
bly, win not repeal or or impair Its efficiency and
we deem ii due both 10 ourselves and all whom
II NAV concern to declare that our continued
confidence and support can only bcretained by
a faithful maintenance and enforcement OF this
law.
Q That we respectfully petition the congress
of the United States to 50 amend the laws reg
ulating commerce between the states as TO pro-
hibit the importation of Intoxicating liquors
into states having prohbitory laws, except in
conformity with the police regulations adopted
by such states for the protection OF their inhab-
itants
10. That We also ask congress to so amend
the internal revenue laws of the United states
as to prohibit the sale of revenue stamps TO
dealers in intoxicating liquors in states having
prohibitory laws, except to persons authorized
by the laws Of such states to sell Intoxicating
liquors for lawful purposes.
IL. That in vlcw Of the fearful destruction OF
life, the loss OF wealth and the injury TO the
morals aud wcll-bcing of our people By the sale
aud use Of intoxicating liquors, The Congress OF
the United States Ought ut once 10 appoint
commission with power to send for persons and
papers and make thorough investigation OF
Inc facts involved in this question, and TO pub
lish for the information Of the people, full,
accurate and authentic report OF the facts as
ccrtained upon such investigation.
i2. That we commend the action Of Senator
WILSON and Congressman Kerr in their Gu
deavor TO SO amend interstate laws and revenue
laws as To protect prohibitory states from the
importation Of intoxicating liquors, and the
sale OF revenue stamps in their territory
IL. That the failure of certain pubic officials
specially charged with the enforcement OF the
prohibitory law properly, to perform their off
cial duties merits and has the condemnation OF
all good citizens.
H. That we most heartily commend our re-
firing governor, William Larrabee, fer the firm
aud consistent position taken by him on
our prohbitory laws while holding the Office
he now yacates.