Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-14

The following resolutions were
adopted by the 18th W. 9. L. Y. an
pual convention, recently hold in
Georgetown
Whereas, Acknowledging or dependence
upon the al-wise Father, Who has hech
pleased 10 bless our work, W.. IN this eiGh-
ieenth annual convention, dc formulate the
following resolutions:
Resolved. That we realfirn our allegiance
to the National Woman's CHRISTIAN Temper
ance Union, and to the PRESIDENT thereof,
holding ourselves i'll readliess to Labor Win
them in all departments oil the work, and
asking the CO operation o nll societies which |
have for their object NE advancement OF |
the cause of Temperance, religion and
morality.
Resolved, That we believe the evange
istc spirit 10 be the foundation of all our |
departments, and weurge each local union |
to appoint an evanseiistic superintendent, |
who shall act upon our national superin- |
tendent's recommendation, in her Hints
and Helps,r in which she plans for syste-
matte work in tie unions, the churcnes and
among the masses.
Whereas, Tie new Constitution declares
"That when a majority of the General
Assembly from any one of the four cleo
ton districts demand that the question of
license or M license, shall be submitted to
the voters Il their districts then tho ques-
ton shall le so submitted" therefore,
Resolves, That we urge all voters to see
that majority of the members of the Cen
eral Assembly from their respective election
districts are in favor of submitting the
question and that we pledge our influence
10 secure the election of only such men as
arc in favor of submission.
Received, That We believe that the ballot
for goman to be one OF the surest methods
of securing and maintaining prohibltury
low and for this reason we incorporate that
principle in our platform, and urge all con-
ventions of tue Prohibition party To do the
same.
Resolved. also That we believe the earnest
and repeated requests OF the White Ribbon
women should be needed, that the party
should be called the Home Protection Party,
10 bring out the home ana its protection is
the central idea of the temperance move
ment
Whereas, The success of the future de-
ponds upon the careful training of the chill
dren; therefore
Resolved. That each union give its aid,
cooperation and encouragement to the sup
port Of the Loyal Temperance Legion under
its care.
Resolved, That realizing the great good
attained by having our churches pledged to
total abstinence, we renew our vows to
more earnest work in the Sunday.school by
circulating literature; by placing temper
ance books in libraries, and by securing
siEners to our pledge. r.-
Resolved That each member OF our white
ribbon army uphold by voice and action an
equal standard of purity for men and
women.
Resolved, That we recognize the Delaware
Industrial School for Girls MS an effective
means of saving maynard girls, and urge
each union to make a special effort during
the year to raise funds 10 aid in the cree.
ton of a building suitable for the work and
thus establish thorough training school
i'll which such girls shall be fitted for good
and useful lives.
Whereas We recognize the Union Signal
as a valuable educator; therefore,
Resolved. That we will earnestly endeavor
10 promote its circulation among our local
unions. We also heartily recommend the
publications of the w. 4. p. A.
Resolved, That we recommend each union
To appoint a superintendent OF scientific
temperance instruction, and furnish Mrs.
Hunts School Physiology journal for the
use Of teachers.
Resolved, That we will show our appre-
citation ct the power of the press by
the appointment of press superlnten-
penis and correspondents in our unions,
and that we will Use our influence for the
purity of the press.
Resolved, That as the uplifting of
humanity depends largely upon the home
we recommend that each union give especial
attention to the holding of mothers meet
irlgs.
Whereas, The National Temperance Hos
ptal is now n department of the w. @. T.
T. and is demonstrating one oil its import
ant principles therefore,
Resolved. That we recommend our unions
To give financial aid and hearty support 20
the enterprise.
Whereas The prison system of Delaware
is penal rather than reiormatory; and
Whereas The crowding of several pris-
onerS in one cell tends to bring all SO coIl-
fined down to the moral stature of the
lowest and most vicious; and
Whereas, The keeping of healthy people
in utter idleness is menace to the health
and morals of the prisoners themselves and
useless expense to the citizens of the State;
Resolved. That in our Judgment the prison
system at Delaware is disgrace to the com
monwealth and utterly fails TO accomplish
the results intended.
Resolved. That We as an organization urge
the General Assembly aud those in authority
To give our State much needed reform OF
the present prison system; that our pena
Institutions may be founded upon modern
principles, and reform methods which have
worked successfully and beneiiciully in
many of the other states.
Resolved, That we urge upon our worker:
greater diligence III creating public sent
ment against the use of all forms of mar
cotcs, especially cigarettes, and recommend
as an effective means of education the form
ing Of anti cigarette leagues in the Sunday
schools, the public schools and all institu
tions of learning supported by the state.
Resolved, That we are opposed to Sabbath
dissertation, and any form of law breaking
and pledge ourselves to uphold the dignity
Of the law, and aid in its enforcement.
Resolved, That We condemn the debasin(
plays presented in our theaters and othel
places of amusement, and the placing of al
theatrical nostera of an immoral charactc
upon the boards in our towns and cities; and
Resolved, That we protest against ob-cen
and immoral shows coming TO our towns
and will Use our influence with the prope
authorities, TO prevent them from doing SO
Whereas. The continuance of the w.
u. T. ana the furtherance of its work Will dc
pend largely upon the interest and effort o
the young women; therefore,
Resolved, That during the coming yea
earnest conscientious and never ceasin
effort be made to urge upon the youn
people the Importance of our work, and /
gain their hearty cooperation.
...-. Lynchers Must Ds Punished.