The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-07-30
MORE PERSONAL LIBERTY.
A Few Extracts From the Bylaws of the
So Called Personal Liberty League

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SO Called Personal Liberty League.
Several weeks ago this paper printed
the contents of circular being sent
out to voters throughout the state by
the Personal Liberty SHOULD be per
sonal license) League, with a view to
organizing subordinate leagues in the
interest of the liquor traffic. We have
since been handed copy of the consti
tuition and bylaws of the league and
print herewith extracts from the same.
The time may come in Wisconsin when
the theories advocated by the league
shall be acceptable to majority of the
voters, but it will be long time in the
future. Here are the extracts from the
bylaws which to us seem to be the
most Objectionable, savoring strongly
of an intent to do away with all re-
strictions governing the liquor traffic:
IT'S PURPOSE.
The special purpose and object of
this league is to prevent, by energetic
and organized opposition, any attempts
of the Sunday and prohibition fanatics
to accomplish their ends, which consist
in the revival of Anticipated laws that
are in conflict with the fundamental
principles of the republic and the spirit
Of the times. 1t also proposes to do
everything in its power to secure the
election Of such representatives and
legislators as can be relied upon to OPP
pose, energotically and faithfully, the
passage of any such Sunday or prohibit
ton laws, and to use all their influence
to repeal laws trespassing on the lib
erty Of conscience and the personal
rights of individual citizens
ORGANIZATION IN COUNTY AND STATE
In order to advance the objects Of
the league most effectively, it is absO-
lutely necessary that the friends of
personal liberty organize throughout
the state. 1t is the main object of this
organization to secure, in the legisla
tive assemblies of the state of WiscOn-
sin, such representation that laws OBJ
jected to by the league shall not be
enacted, and such as now exist shall
be repealed.
The league, and especially the execu-
tive committee, shall provide for such
an organization in the State of Wiscon-.
sin, and shall urge the formation of
similar organization throughout the
state.
An agitation committee of three shall
be appointed by the executive commit
tee for each assembly district in the
state, which shall inaugurate and SUI
pervise the organization in the respect
i've districts, and shall carry out such
measures as may be ordered by the ex-
ecutive committee. The senatorial dis
trict agitation committee shall be COM
posed of the assembly district commit
tees located therein. The district
committees shall be empowered to
appoint subcommittee for their re-
spective wards and election precincts.
In appointing agitation committees all
political parties shall be considered, as
far as practicable.
No candidate for the state legislature
shall receive the support of the league
unless he pledges himself, in writing, to
labor energetically for the objects of
the league, should he be elected. If
neither party dominates a candidate
giving such a pledge, it shall be the
duty of the executive committee and the
agitation committees in the respective
assembly or senatorial districts to pro-
vide in time for the nomination of
proper candidates on the part of the
league.
The provisions shall also apply to
all other candidates for local, state or
national offices, provided such Office is
connected IN any manner with the
adoption or enforcement of laws and
measures opposed by the league. The
various assembly, ward and precinct
agitation committees shall aid the
executive committee for this purpose.
LANGUAGE.
Both the English and the German
language shall be used in the proceed
ings of the league. The chairman
shall, whenever desired, submit all
motions and resolutions in both lam
guages. All important documents shall
also be prepared in English and Ger
man.