The Bossier banner., 1890-08-14

/ Ctdic budI aLHOuB Jue many crimes OF
which it has been guilty this is one of
the most dangerous to the existence
of free government and degrading in
the eyes of the world; that we desire
on behalf of the Democratic party
and the good people of Louisiana to
tender thanks to those papers which
have scorned the tempter and remain
ed true to the people,
Resolved, That we realize with
pleasure the emphatic declaration of
the organizations, religious and secu-
lar, in the State denouncing the ex-
tension of the lottery charter, and
cheerfully accept the active co opera
tion of allin the good work before us.
The following was offered, with
the approval of the committee:
Resolved, That this convention
cordially indorses that staunch and
able exponent of our cause, the New
Orleans New Delta, and returns to the
patriotic gentlemen who organized
and manage it the heartfelt thanks of
the people of the State; and that in
order to strengthen their hands and
expand its influence that the Presi-
dent of this convention appoint one
member from each delegation here
present to solicit subscriptions to
stock, with view to the issuance of
a daily morning journal, and that
each and every member of this con-
vention pledges his support and in
fiuence to increasing its circulation
and keeping it advised of the progress
of the cause in his parish
Resolved, that this convention recog-
nizes with gratitude the fact that
Farmers Union, body of men COM
prising large portion of the bone
and sinew of the State-men whose
hearts are always for the right and
whose hands are ready to execute
their sentiments-made the initial
step in the war against the lottery
company, and was the first organized
body of Louisiana's brave sons to de
nounce the scheme of its recharter.
Resolved further, That the State
Farmers Union is hereby requested
to cooperate with this body in the
campaign now on foot against the
Morris lottery proposition, or any
other proposition, and to take such
steps as will place its executive com
mittee in full and free relations with
the executive committee appointed
by this convention.
Resolved further, That COPY of
these resolutions be immediately
transmitted to the said State Union,
now in session in the city of Baton
Rouge.
Resolved, That we invite public
discussion of the lottery question
with those of our fellow-citizens who
are its advocates; that we promise
them to grant them a cool and dis
passionate hearing and to avoid irri-
tating personalities, but we do most
solomnly warn the lottery company.
John A. Morris and his hireIings that |
we shall not permit this to be Doodle |
campaign, and that all distributors of
money who make their appearance in
any part of this State will meet with
the punishment they deserve.
Resolved, That this convention
expresses its appreciation and thanks
to the President of the United States,
the Postmaster General and Attorney
General for the firm and true stand |
taken by them in relation to the Lou
isiana Lottery, which has grown to be
a national evil.
Whereas, The citizens of CRYSTAL
Springs, Miss in mass meeting
assembled, have sent greetings to
this convention, with words of cheer
and encouragement;
Resolved, That the president do
return the fraternal sentiments ex-
pressed by the citizens of CRYSTAL
Springs to the Mayor of the City,
with the expression of the high appre
citation of this convention for the in
terest of the citizens of our sister
State IN the struggle we are waging
with the lottery company.