The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-11-21
REPLY TO DR. SMITH.
From the New Haven Christian Endeavor
 Union.


 Union.
 The Christian Endeavor societies have answered Dr. Smyth in another open letter, which is as follows;
 Rev, Newman smyth, D. D., city:
 Dear sir-Your open letter to the tenn perance and good citizenship committee of the New Haven Christian Endeavor union, published in the Register some time since has been duly perused. We appreciate the good words you say of us, and the high esteem in which you hold Us. Your estimation of the en- thusiasm and power of the Christian Endeavor societies does us both credit.
 It Is not our purpose to enter into a discussion. We honor the stand you have taken in recent years with refer ence to moral reforms in this state. We believe that all your plans are made with broad view of the situa- tion, and We find ourselves in substan- tial agreement with many statements in your letter. We believe with you that energy should be concentrated at the caucus and we think we are safe in saying that you may rely upon our presence there, and upon our hearty support of any measures that will make for better government.
 At the same time We feel that it is important to rally all the forces possi- ble against the saloon. We recognize with you the difficulties of carrying "no-license" in this campaign; in fact, it may be the work or many years We had not thought of wasting energy in merely temporary effort. It is the policyoft the saloon and of evil generally, to express it's full voice on all occasions It takes nothing for granted, but goes to the polls each year and expresses it's will. We are inclined to keep silent when We think there Is little chance of winning. The enemy often refers to the small vote for temperance as proof that they are "solid" with the people. Our purpose is to express our full voice of protest against the sa- loon; to let them see that they have not everything their own way; but a new generation is coming up with more pos itive convictions; to encourage the side of righteousness by ever-increasing | numbers; to call to a solid front" all the temperance sentiment in our city. In this position we believe we are right, and moreover believe that in this posi- tion you will bid us God speed.
 It is mistaken idea if anyone thinks the Endeavor society is working simply for mo license" That is an incident, only, not the end we aim at. We mean "no rum," not merely "no license" With all the sturdy manhood and wo- manhood to be found in the Christian Endeavor movement, we shall not sit supinely down, when mo license" is ob- tained, but will be found side by side with the law and order league, the city officials and all good men, in the en- forcement of the law. This is govern ment by the people, and the people owe duty to themselves and to each other, to God and to the world, to gov ern we'll If 1t be true that government exists for the greatest good to the greatest number, than that is not good government which permits saloons to exist within it's territory
 We ask of the people simply that they consider these things, and remem- bering their position as governors of this commonwealth and the obligation of good government which rests upon them, to say, "No" when saloons ask for license. We consider the licens- ing of saloons such vicious govern tnent, or prostitution of government, and good government in other direc- tions so difficult to obtain, with the sa- loon and it's spawn to contend against. that whatever other measures of good | government we may take up, we shall | never cease to pray and labor and to vote for "no license" We believe in "hastening slowly" and wisely, but yet we would never lose sight of our goal. We think we can work at more than one thing at time, and we shall CO., operate with you in the matters you have undertaken no less heartily be- cause we are engaged in the warfare against the saloon; rather more so.
 The Christian Endeavor society is forever and always for everything that Is good and upright and true, and op- posed to anything and everything that | is productive of evil and bad.
 Yours very respectfully, DENISON B. TUCKER. President N. H. C. E. Union. DIR. c. s. WHITNEY, Chairman Temperance and Good Citi- zenship Cimmittee