The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-01
RALLYOF THE FOES OF RUM,
The State Prohibition Convention
Adopts a Platform.

Petitions to the General Assembly
to B. Circulated-A State Organizer
to Be Employed-List of the omcers
Elected.
GAINESVILLE, Ga, May 31.-The state
prohibition convention reassembled this
morning for the sessions of the second
day.
The committee on resolutions recon-
mended the adoption of the following,
which were unanimously adopted
Whereas, 1t is our belief that majority Of
the voters in the state of Georgia are against
the perpetuation of barrooms; therefore,
/. Resolved. That as consistent probtbi-
tionists. concerning alike our Lonscien ies
and convictions, we hereDy pledge ourselves
TO support no man for the legislature who is
known to be opposed to the enactment OF a
state prohibitorv law.
2. Resolved, That the executive comm it
tees in the respective counties are hereby
charged with the duty OF ascertaning the
views Of those who propose to represent us.
g. Resolved, Fiat oar president is re-
ouested to see that there is such a com nit tee
in each county urging the aoove duty uDon
them. where such committee exists and ap-
pointing where it does not.
l. Resolved, hat as individual members
of this body we pied re ourselves to lend our
influence and aid in carrying the above action
into effect, and in securing the great end con.
templated.
< Resolved That in furtheranee of the
above ends our county executive committees
are earnestly requested to circulate petitions
urging upon the general assembly the pas.
sage of the law askei for by this association.
and forward said petition to the president of
this association.
6. Resolved, That we commend for wide
distribution in the state the pamphlet by
Kew. A. J. HuRhey. entitled Telling Facts
About Liquor in Georgia" and suggest that
some plan be adopted for securing its extern
sive circulation
Woman's Christian Temperance Union, the
Independent Order of Good Templars and all
kindred organizations in the state which are
the enemies Of the liquor traffic.
A STATE ORGANIZER.
It is important, and indeed essential to the
Advancement of the cause of temperance
and prohibition in Georgia, to have a state
organizer and lecturer. We recommend that
this ASSOCIATION. through its organization
COmmi tee hereafter provided for. appoint
ard employ such an organizer. assigning to
him the following duties; First TO travel in
each county of the state organizing temper
ance societies. or prohibition clubs under
such name and Of such character as are best
ADAPTED to local needs. but all of which are
to be in sympathy ana connection with the
Georgia prohibition Association and entitled
to be represented in its con went ons.
,. To deliver lectures and addresses wher-
ever practicable, advocating he cause of
temperance and prohibi and especially
the state prohibition law, asked for by this
association and to circulate petitions for the
passage of such law.
3. 10 distribute such literature as may he
approved by the organization committee and
TO solicit subscriptions Tor such journal or
journals as may be declared to be the organ
or organs OF this association.
4. To take up collections and secure
moneys and subscriptions to De turned over
TO the organization committee and to be used
by them in promoting the objects of this as
ISOLATION, and especially in the distribution
OF temperance and prohibition literature.
We recommend that the organization be
paid salary to be ixGd by the organization
committee and that the association proceed
to raise the sum of 81 200 by subscriptions
from Individuals, from temperance organiza-
tions and from the several counties for said
purpose.
The following resolutions were dis
-cussed and proposed. and the sum of
81, 200 raised for the purpose stated:
We recommend that so soon as sufficient
sum is secured or pledges therefor ootdined,
In the Judgment Of the organization commit
tee. such committee be authorized to employ
such organi1 er, he to be SUBJECT to the dlrec-
ton and control of said committee. That the
committee on organization consist OF three
members, to be appointed by the president.
LEGISLATION WANTED.
The following resolutions were offered,
discussed and adopted
Resolved, BY the Georgia Prohibition AS
soclaUlon, in convention assembled that we
respectfully request the next general assem-
following features:
], The abolition of all bar.rooms in the state
Of Georgia.
. The prohibition OF the manufacture,
transportation and sale of intoxicating liquors
for beverage purposes.
3. A provision whereby in those counties
not under prohibition prior to the passage of
the at the county authorities may, upon pc
titlon OF a majority of the voters Of the
county, establish a county agency for the
sale Of liquors for other than bev-
alPpfnd
by the grand jury and the liquors TO
be sold at such price as will pay their cost
and the salary of such agent, but without net
profit to the county. Such agent to keep
record of all sales made by him, which record
snail be open to the inspection of the grand
Jury; no sales to be maze to any minor or per
son OF incorporate habit or to any person
whom such agent has reasonable cause to De
!eve intends to use the same or furnish such
liquors to Others in violation Of the terms OF
the act.
T. Violations of the law to be punished by
penalties adequate to enforce the law and all
CONVICTIONS for second ohense to be pun
lshed by Imprisonment.
g. All places where liquors are illegally
manufactured. stored or sold to be declared
nulsances, aud any citizen TO have the right
10 apply to the Judge OF the superior court for
an injunction restraining the same.
b. The act, so far as 1t authorizes county
agency Tor the sale of liquors not to apply TO
any counties or towns in Georgia now under
prohibition by local option or high license, or
refusal OF the ordinary to Issue license or
otherwise.
= That a committee composed Of such
number as the president OF the convention
snail determine, be appointed by him to
brlng these resolutions to the attention of the
general assembly, and to submit the draft
OF bill in accordance here with.
g. hat petitions for the passage of such a
OIL be circulated throughout the state as far
as practieaUIe.
Resolved. 1 hat the committee whose duty
II snail be to present this bill to the legisa-
lure. II they shall ascertain that any feature
IN this proposed bill is unconstitutional are
hereby empowered to amend it in any minor
particulars.
THE OFFICERS CHOSEN.
The committee to report on officers for
the ensuing year made the following re-
port, which was adopted by a rising
vote:
President-Hon. c. r. Pringle
FIRST Vice President-Hon. w. B. Hill
brill
Third Vice President-Rev. G. P
Williamson.
Recorder and Corresponding Secretary
A, A. Deloach
Lreasurer-Capt. w. H Brotherton.
p Executive Communication. f. J. Sibley,
rev: j.. H. Gambrel. Rev. j. B. McGhee
FTof. II. A. SCory, Rev. M A. Matthews
District organizers:
lrst District-Rev. Richard Webb.
and &c.. - IL Ill