Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-06-04
w. C. 7. U. RESOLUTIONS.
ez, May SIS, 1895.
PREAMBLE,


We, the woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union of the State of Missis-
sippi, in this our twelfth Annual Con-
vention, desire to herein record our
earnest expressions of gratitude to AL
mighty God for all his blessings since
our last meeting.
Pledging more perfect consecra-
ton to Him and a more earnest devo-
ton to the sacred cause of Temper
ance, we do herein set forth the prin-
ciples and sentiments whereby we
hope to further the great reform we
have in view.
LIST. Resolved, That we deeply de-
plore the removal from our State of
our beloved President, Mrs. L. s.
Mount; that we shall lose a conscien-
tious, faithful officer and very dear
friend; that we fully appreciate the
years of her self-sacrificing, unremu-
nerative labor; that our love and pray
ers will follow her to her new home.
2nd. Resolved, That we re-affirm our
loyalty to the National Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union.
| 3rd. Resolved, That whereas senti-
ment for temperance and Prohibition
has been educated up to high degree
in Mississippi and the State is almost
entirely free from the open saloon, but
realizing that this sentiment is not
permanent and that a reaction may
take place at any time, and that the
high license and local option system is
shifting, delusive and unsatisfactory,
and believing that only in Constitu
tional Prohibition is to be found GER
tainty and permanency in the
destruction of the liquor traffic, Re-
solved, That the strongest effort will
be made during the coming months to
prepare the mind of the public for the
acceptance of this advanced legisla-
ton, and that we bend every energy to
send to the next Legislature men who
are known to advocate the same.
4th. Resolved, That we affirm our
loyalty to the Temple and especially
endorse the new plan for raising
money, asking each union to send for
wheels, and to set both children and
adults at work to make these wheels
go round for the ownership of our
House Beautiful.
| 5th Whereas, Most false aspersions
| both in this and other countries have
been cast upon the attitude of the w.
| C. II. u. as regards it's relation to law
and justice, therefore, Resolved, That
we affirm what is patent from our
very existence, that we are unalterably
opposed to acts of violence and law
lessness everywhere, believing that
each accused person has right to
trial by due process of law.
9th. Resolved, That since our broth
er, Mr.. Henry Ware, has so generously
given to our State THE MISSISSIPPI
LEADER as a Prohibition organ, we
show our appreciation of the gift by
using every effort to secure subscrip-
tions, knowing that an increased cir
culation of so excellent paper will
scatter broadcast the good seed of
temperance,
7th Resolved, That the local unions
be requested to emphasize the impor-
lance of wearing the white ribbon
badge as a sign of the great work of
reform in which the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union is engaged and
as a silent message of love to strug-
Cling humanity.
Sth Resolved, That we express our
hanks to Miss Kate Power for the Of
ter of space in her journal and that we
furge our members to show their ap-
probation of the generous offer, by
using the columns of of Kate Powers
Review to awaken an interest in our
work.
9th. Resolved, That we endeavor as
far as possible to inaugurate the tenn
perance work among the colored peo-
pie.
10th. Resolved, That whereas the
National w. G.. It. U. has granted rep
fol fo T T
gions on payment of dues our L. T. LIS.
be requested to raise this sum in any
way local union or L. r. L. leader may
deem expedient, thereby securing
State and National representation.
18th. Resolved, That among our
many departments of work there can
be no question as to the Importance of
those which deal directly with the
children; therefore that special atten-
ton be paid to the department of the
cooperation with the State Superin-
tendent.
18th. Resolved, That the local un-
ions endorse the creation of Normal
departments for the development and
training of the L. T. L. Superintend-
ents and teachers.
18th. Believing that the princi-
Piles upon which the w. G. T. U. is
founded are the principles of God,
eternal justice and truth, and that it's
advancement along all legitimate
lines is the advancement of the king
dom of Heaven, Resolved, That we will
never rest until union be established
in every city, town, village and hamlet
of our State.
RESOLUTIONS OF COURTESY.
Resolved, That we tender our heart
felt thanks to the citizens of Natchez
for the kindly hospitality with which
they have opened to us their hearts
and homes; to the ministers who have
extended to us the hand of cordial
friendship and assistance; to his honor
the Mayor of the city for his hearty
and whole souled welcome; to the
press of the city for kindly and appre-
ciated notices; to our musical helpers
for the concord of sweet sounds and
songs, with which they have cheered
and inspired us; to the local union, on
their beautiful decorations, and the
earnest labor by which they have con-
tributed so much to our help and COM
fort in all ways; to the citizens who
have listened SO attentively to our
evening exercises; to the city officials
| for the use of Institute Hall; to the
ministers who closed their churches
| that their CONGREGATIONS might attnnd