The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-09
RESOLUTlONSTCOMMlTTEES.
The resolutions committee reported
at the two morning sessions as follows.

The resolutions committee reported
at the two morning sessions as follows.
Resolved. That all Christian Endeavor-
ers are strongly encouraged to seek the
overthrow of Municipal misrule, anu give
forth a bold proclamation for civic and
righteousness in our cities.
Resolved. That We condemn the liquor
business as nefarious and unworthy of ie-
gal sanction by n Christian common
wealth.
Resolved. That this committee severely
condemns all sabbath dissertations and
urge every union and local society to ap-
point committee on Sabbath observance.
Resolved, That as Christian Endeavorers
in mass meeting assembled We hereby eN-
press our adherence of the colossal and
barbarious massacres in Armenia that
nave left an indelablc stain upon the nine
teenth century, and that "" show our
sympathy for the surviving by literally
supporting the noble relief work now be-
ing carried on by American missionaries.
and under the direction of our dis;ln-
gushrd counfry-woman Clara Barton,
president OF the American Red Cross.
Resolved. That We call upon the govern
m"ht 10 take such steps az shall he nee
cssary TO secure fun and immediate salts
faction Tor III. damages Inflicted on our
fellow citizcns in Turkey. and to guar
antec them fu! protection of person. prop
crty and rights in the prosecution Of their
lawful occupations.
Resolved. That copies of these rosolu-
,iona be transmitted 10 the president of
the United States, the secretary of state
and TO our senators and representatives in
congress.
Resolved. That our thanks are due 10
Postmaster General Wilson for restoring
Postmaster Wanamaker's plan of local
option in the matter of closing postotticei;
on Sunday.
Resolved. That We assure our retiring
president, Rev. j. ~. McCrorcy. Of our
sincere appreciation of love for his very
interchangeable and successful labors as
president of the State union during the
past two years. and that our prayers shall
follow him in all his future career: We also
desile 10 record our appreciation OF the
efficient labors of our state secretary.
George Mcdonald, and our state treasur-
er. ii. j. Raymore, and to all the menu
bers of the executive committee of our
State union.
Resolved. Further, that our thanks are
due 10 the Committee Of SO OF Scranton. TO
the Christian Endeavorer societies. the
churches. the Young Mems Christian as
sociation. the reception committee, the So
loiSts and choirs. the press and citizens,
and to the official board OF the Elm Park
church.aN of whom have assisted in max
ing this n delightful and memorable con-
vention to us all.
Resolved, That We recommend to the ex-
ecutive committee that these resolutions
be published and sent far and wide to the
Christian Endeavor societies throughout
our state in order to better acql,aint them
| with the sentiment of the convention.
ALLEN PHILPU'TT.
Fl. j. RAYMORE. Chairman.
Secretary.
Teh social committee suggested sew
eral plans for attracting prospective
members of the society.
According to the report of the audit
| ing committee the accounts of State
Treasurer Raymore were found cor
rect.
| The lookout committee presented an
| encouraging report. One of it's sugges-
tions was that hereafter no members
be dropped until after consultation
| with the pastors.