The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-13
ENDORSE PRESS AND PEOPLE.
jefferson Lodge. 10. q. t., Passes Ringing
RESOLUTIONS.

At meeting OF jefferson Lodge.
of the Independent order Of Good Tenn
plars. lasl Thursday night. the following
resolutions were unanimously passed, at
ter enthusiastic speeches endorsing the
sentiments therein contained:
whereas. Jefferson Lodge, /. Q. q. T..
ever rejolces in evidences Of a growth
OF the temperance sentiment, and In
every Indication of an arousai of the
people TO the Importance Of propo5atnS
principles of public purity in genral and
Whereas, we believe the recent efforts
In behalf of certain amendments 20 our
city charter had their conceptions and
Inspiration largely, although we do not
say solely, I'm the antagonism OF the
liquor interests % the manly and proper
course OF or new Chief OF Police, there
fore be it
Resolved, That we rejoice heartily al
the vigorous and effectual sentiment with
which such motives and efforts were met,
and we congratulate our noble city on
their practical evidence OF Il de.ermlna-
ton on the part of the moral clement 70
guard well the fountain OF public purity.
We are not insensible 20 The fact that a
number OF citizens voted IN this matter
on the abstract principle involved, and,
aside from the consideration that appears
10 us to have been the controlling one
in the canvass; but the fact remains that
the canvass. with respect to the amend
ments practically resolved itself Into an
issue of restriction of the iasiGious zoe
OF intemporance and of political cOrrup-
tions. We especially commend then oble
stand Of our pulpit In this matter. and
we beg to bid our conseIvatively aggres-
sive ministers God-speed in their jealous
efforts in behalf of society's highest in
terasts The union OF partisan politics
with religion, or with "Churchianity," as
manifested in certain localities. has been
go distasteful to the religious people Of
our section that in seeking TO zeaiously
guard the line OF demarkatlon the PEN
dulum swung too far the other way, but
we are glad to realize that the golden
mien has now been reached by our pull
pit. arraying itself uncOmprOmisingly and
fearlessly against such specific evils or
tendencies thereto as from time 10 time
occur i'm the realm Of morals, while IL
rightly eschews partisan politics and po-
ntical issues not related TO the questions
of morality.
I'VE also beg 70 commend those public
journals that come out boldly in behalf
of the right. believing the press TO be =
great power, and rejoicing when this
power is welded IN behalf OF society's
best interests. as against a censnrablc
silence or u-commitment for selfish
consideration.
Resolved further, That as advocates
OF the Punishment OF barriers 10 civil
and social well-beng, we are more de-
termined than ever TO uphold all practi-
cal and honest efforts IN this regard, and
we appeal TO the people generally to keep
aroused with reference 10 such vital mat
ters, believing that eternal vigilance ~
the price OF our dearest liberties.
Resolved. That the press of the city
be requested to publish these resolutions,
and that our thanks be rendered them
for all courtesios shown. with assurance
of our high appreciation Of the same