The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-02
RELIGIOUS MASS MEETING.

were present out of curiosity more than
anything else, as the sequel proved. About
forty of those present were active mem
bers and did most of the voting.
The exercises were opened with prayer
by Rev. Winters, and after song by the
congregation Mr.. Monroe offered prayer.
Mr. Lawrence presided and in
few words explained the objects
of the prayer and fasting aud
give a general outline of the object
sought. The committee which was APP
pointed in the last meeting made the fol-
lowing report:
Whereas, We believe in the overruling
providence of Almi ghty God, our sovereign
Lord, and
Whereas, To fulfil His purposes with re-
gard TO the human race, He co-operates
with men that choose to yield themselves
to His will and guidance. and
Whereas, He has promised to succor and
/ deliver those who put their trust IN Him,
| therefore
Resolved, First, That we recognize in the
| present general uprising Of the christian
and moral-minded people of our city
gracious token Of the divine favor toward
US, and a special providential call to
activity in the present emergency.
Resolved, Second, That we urge upon
all christians in the city the need, first, OF
christian unity; the laying aside of de
nominational differences aud personal
preferences that we may work together in
perfect harmony IN our common cause;
second, of the solemn conservation of our
selves to God for this work, pledging to
the same our lives. our fortunes and our
sacred honor; third, of simple faith in
God, trusting while we labor and when
we have done our all that He is never idle,
and waiting in patience on Him, In whose
sole authority the times and seasons are
set.
Resolved, Third-That while we support
the resolutions offered in this house a
week ago with reference to the enforce
| ment of law IN our municipality, we
would remind all that we strive for a
much wider result than the enforcement
of law, and that 1.-The publication of our
city for which we pray can be accom-
plished only by the publication OF lndlvld-
ual life and character. We therefore pro
pose to labor, to pray and to trust in God
for such an outpOur!ng Of the Holy Spirit
upon our churches as shall result in the
ouickenlng of all forms of Christian
activity among Us and the awakening
of religious thought in the community
, generally, until the power of God is con
fessed in our midst and public sentiment
is purified and ChristianiZed, and the way
is thus opened to future of morality and
enduring good order for our favored and
beloved city.
1t was moved to adopt the report as
read. A long wrangle ensued over which
resolutions should be voted upon first,
5 while some objected TO parts of resolutions
and offered amendments. The greater
: part of the evening was taken up in
wrangling over parliamentary laws. which
r was participated in by Rev. Bicknell,
Robert Coates, Mr.. Brown, Rev. Love,
Rev Winters. Joseph Coates, r. Hatfield,
and others. There was a great tendency
4 for speech making and everybody wanted
to be heard and had a new theory to ad
. vance or suggestion to offer An amend
ment to strike out that part Of the report
, which referred to the resolutions at the
last meeting was voted down. The report
; of the committee as above was finally
adopted by unanimous vote, about forty
4 voting and those opposed did not vote
After the adoption n. Bird arose and made
, Il speech on the work before the meeting.
The resolutions which were presented at
l the previous meeting were read and voted
upon. Attorney Brown moved that the
, word tolerate" be inserted instead zen
courage" but this was voted down. Rev
/ Bechthold made a short talk, in which be
stated that be could not vote for nor sane
a ton the resolution as read. A motion tC
lay them on the table was voted down. 4
d motion to adjourn was then made, which
was also voted down. After more discus.
: sion and wrangling the following resolu
tons were adopted by a rising vote. There
5 were no dissenting votes:
Whereas, 1t appears that vice ant
l. crime in various forms ana particularly
| the illegal sale of Intoxicating liquors anC
ka M Of haY hn1Sp<
> bling houses are being allowed 10 run by
. those TO whom the enforcement OF the law
b., have been entrusted with no apparent et
v fort to suppress the same, and
Whereas, 1t appears that vice and crime
J. and notably the sale of intoxicating liz
! uor contrary to law, the running of gam
bling houses and houses or Ill fame arr
being encouraged by the officers of tn,
q city, county and state who are INSTRUCTED
with the enforcement of the laws OF tn
state. and are being used as Il constant
II source of revenue for our city by moCl
y system of fines Now, therefore, he 1t
Resolved, BY the citizens OF Wichita Il
mass meeting assembled: l. That W
y do condemn the officers of the city, county
and state who are entrusted with the en-
forcement of the state laws, for their fail
' ure to prosecute and suppress crime an
vice in our city and county, PARTICULAR.
the sale of intoxicating liquors and tn
/ running of gambling houses and houses
of i'll fame.
?. That we condemn and de
nounce as corrupting Of morals
Q as a violation Of law and a
t against public policy. the system OF col
lecting revenue. for the city OF Wichita
from vice and crime, particularly IN
; Illegal sale Of intoxicating liquors, tn
st running of gambling houses anu houses o
i'll fame ty mock system OF nneS, toieI
ated and encouraged by the officers of tn
= law. who are entrusted with its enforce
4 meut, and
3. That we do hereby publicly urge up7i
the said officers. who are entrusted VII
5 the enforcement OF the laws, the import
= ance OF their prosecuting and entorcla
the law against al classes OF criminals
and particularly against Joint keeper:
II gamblers and prostitutes.
e A motion to adjourn was again vote
down. BY this time the people had bee
filing out until only few remained in th
a amen corner. who finished the work, Will
: Farmer Doolittle. I. ). McNechan and "a
EAGLE man alone remained in the cente
"a Of the church.
. Some committees were appointed. anon
them one TO present the resolution
adopted to the various officers and deman
lie explanations.
II The meeting ado urned 70 meet mex
$ Wednesday evening
WICHITA TIE ONLY PLACE.
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