Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-17
WANT BETTER LAWS.
TEMPERANCE CONVENTION MAKES
APPEALS TO THE LEGISLATURE.
they Object TO ssained-Glass Windows
BoTcottinR LiquOr-seliing Merchants
Address By Rev. DIR. Wharton.


The Temperance Convention was called
to order yesterday morning ct l0:l5 o'clock
by Chairman Massey and the second days
proceedings began with prayer by Rev. Ia.
A. Cutler. About $50 delegates were pres
ent, and great many Of them took part
in the discussions of the forenoon.
On motion of Mr.. w. E. Nichols, reso-
tion was adopted appointing committee
of FIVE, with Rev. j. r. Mofett as chair
man, to organize county and subordinate
Temperance alliances throughout virginia.
The other members are Joseph II. Shep.
herd, of RlshmOnd; Preston A. Ross, OK
Staunton: Rev. G. 2. Scott, OF warren
ton, and G. C. Geever, of Loudoun county.
The following was adopted after consider
able discussion by many OF the more active
delegates:
Whereas we do not think the preponderance
OF public sentiments at present in virginia Is
sucn as makes IL prudent for rs 70 ask Of our
legislature the total prohibition OF the liquor
trnfic, the majority OF this convention sun ue-
sire Il 20 be distinctly understood that we regard
prohibition-State and national the ultimate
and only efficient remedy for tho vice OF intenl-
perance and TO this end shall not cease cur
efforts 10 educate public sentiment up 70 our
position on this great question.
POLITICS IN THE PULPIT.
The report OF the Committee on Relation OF the
Church to the Liquor Traffic was then presented
by the chairman, Rev. II. B. Lee, and was
lengthy and abiy-constructed paper toucnlhg
upon many important points; III ssserseu .nas .s
the position OF the Church 20 intemperance was
one OF unswerVing and determined nostshty' IL
discussed temT eranCe legislation, stating that a
great error was made by persons VINO cry pCh-
tics in the pulpit" whenever minister Degihs
70 discuss legislation. II says II any law OF the
Commonwealth has q tendency 20 promote I'M
morality, that law may very properly Dc as
cussed from the pulpits and the Church may a.I ~
should use her influence 10 have u cnangeu;
The paper further cites that " tho OBJECT OF TINS
convention during the session OF the Legislature
Is chiefly that II may influence LEGISLATION ia the
interest OF the temperance cause -. L.
General discussion Was given the report, III
which Chairman Massey, Colonel Lee, OF Char-
lottesyille; Professor Stone OF the University OF
Virginia: Rev. F. VI. Edwards, OF Chester, ana
many others took part. The report was nnauy
adopted by unanimous vote and the convention
adjourned.
The Afternoon Session.
The afternoon session was called 10 order By
the chairman and Mr. II. G. Glenn occupied the
secretarys chair in the absence OF that Official
By request the Committee on Effects OF Liquor
Upon the Human system was eAcu5eu HVNi
making n report.
A preamble and resolution was introduced by
n number OF ladies providing that no Good lem
plar shall encourage any business enterprise
wherein intoxicating liquor y spiu-
BoYcoTTIS0 LIQUOR-sELLERs.
After n little discussion the following was
offered as a substitute and prevailed:
Resolved, That We recommend TO the goOd peo-
pIe OF the State OF Virginia that they IN every
way possible encourage and foster temperance
eating-houses In our cities and towns, ana that
they do their dealing with merchants VINO 90 NOT
sell alcoholic liquors.
A measure was also recommended 20 the Legls-
lature praying that saloons DO required 70
abolish stainod-glass fronts.
requested to make Il unlawful for any Common
wealth's attorney 10 appear IN any court on De-
half Of an applicant for hquor-hcense; out ne
may sorve tho people who are opposed TO the
granting Of such license.
ToMEET AGAIN IN RICHMOND.
On motion Of Mr.. Broaddus, Of Caroline, the
following committee was appointed to select the
place and time for the next annual session
Messrs. j. Il. Miller, A. Broaddus, and Joseph H.
Shepherd. The committee subsequently, re-
ported that they had selected Richmond as the
place. and the second Tuesday In January 1893
as the time for holding tho next annual conYen-
tion, which va3 approved by the body
The Committed on Legislation offered report
10 the effect that tho Secretary be directed u
forward copies OF the resolutions setting forth
the character Of legislation desired TO the Presi
dent OF the Senate aud the Speaker OF the House
Of Delegates, and that the president OF THIS or
der and such other persons as he may associate
the legislation desired.
OBJECTS OF THE CONVENTION.
Mr.. G. W. Bell offered tho following, which
was fayorably acted upon:
Whereas the public Is In some measure unin'
formed as 10 the purport Of this convention; and
Whereas We desire TO set forth our purposes,
! ,.,-ns. ard plans; We therefore submit the toE
lowing as the object OF this convention:
l. 10 adopt some plan setting forth common
grounds upon which all temperance people can
.. To arouse public sentiment and public in-
terest In this great cause.
q TO recommend TO our Legislature the enact
ment Of such laws as will remove temptation
from the paths Of our fellow-men and remove
the horrors Of the bar-roOm from our fair land
To set forth clearly the ultimate aims and
ends 20 be attained.
representation throughout the State the admis
sion of one delegate from every church, temper
ance society OF synagogue, ana nye delegates
from every general religious BODY OF temper
ance organization in the state.
A vote OF thanks was rendered Chairman Mas
sey and Secretary HaYxhurst for the enlcien'
manner In which they had discharged the duties
assigned 10 them, and tho meetinS adjourned
till Il. NJ.
The Closing Session.
The announcement that Rev. DR.. II. NJ. Whar.
ton would deliver an address at the closing ses-
sion OF the convention drew large audience U
the Academy last night. Several OF the churches
the congregations could reach the hall In time to
hear the eminent Baltimore divine, who Is sC
popular In Richmond.
fba frst business Of tho evening was the
adoDtion OF a resolution thanking the railroads
hotels, Mayor Elyson, and the press Tor courte-
sizes extended the convention.
Upon motion Of DR.. Kirby, the report OF the
committee Ia charge OF the work which Will be
referred 10 the General Assembly for their action
was referred % Permanent-oecretary sheppard
,sbo viii natitiOn the LEGISLATURE for action on
these sublects- , -
The Secretary announced the following COM
mittee who viii prepare an address TO the peo-
pie OF Virginia: Rev. 4. NJ. Edward heV' L' A
Cutler, and Rev l. w. Burton.
Rev. Mr. Belts, by special request, sung
Temperance song which was greatly enjoyed.
DIR. wHARToSs ADDRESS.
Mr.. Massey then introduced DR.. Wharton In
few appropriate remarks .-.
DIR. Wharton was rendered rising yote.o
thanks by the meeting, which adjourned soor
after he closed