The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-25
HOURS OF DISCUSSION
The w. G. T. U. Condemns the
War in the Philippines
AFTER A HEATED DEBATE
Protest Against the Policy of the Ad.
ministration-The Anti-Canteen
Decision Comes In for
Denunciation.

Seattle, Wash, Oct 24-The ma
tional convention of the w. c. r. u.
passed a series of resolutions to-day
some of which caused hours of discus
, sion. The main fight was over two
resolutions, one censuring the general
government and the president, Attor-
ney General Griggs and ex-Secretary
of War Alger by name for their ac-
tion on the anti-canteen law and the
other denouncing the war in the Phil
jppines. The opposition to the passage
ef the resolution denouncing the war
was led by Mrs. Mary H. Hunt Of Mas
Eachussetts, who lost son in the Phil
dppines. while the pro-resolution forces
were led by Mrs. Clara Hoffman of
Missouri and Mrs. K. l.. Stevenson of
Massachusetts. The resolutions were
as follows:
I'VE rejoice that the last year Of the
19th century witnessed the first inter-
national peace congress. and hail the
Fact as a glad omen that during the
century upon which we are just en-
tering international arbitration will be
the only recognized method for the set
Element of international complications.
I'VE deplore deeply the attitude ta-
Ken ny our nation With respect 10 lNc
Philippine islands, and since govern
ments can derive their just powers
only from the consent of the govern
ed, we protest both against the policy
which would compel a. foreign people
to submit to the rule of the United
States and against the war through
which the administration is striving
ITO enforce it's policy
we protest against the manifest!y
forced and unjust Interpretation of the
anti-eanteen law, as rendered by At
torney General Griggs of the United
States, upheld by ex-Secretary of War
Alger; we urge upon the chief execu-
tive, William Mckinley, of our nation.
as commander-in-chief of our army
and navy, an immediate consideration
of the case which will result in such
action as shall be in accord with the
expressed will of the people and his
own high oath of office. We pledge
ourselves to renewed efforts. through
petitions, letters, personal appeals,
public meetings and all other just
means for the passage of the Grout
bill which will come before our next
congress-
resolution protesting against the
seating of Congressman Roberts was
adopted with cheers 1t reads as fol-
lows:
We believe that. by allowing Brig
dldHl H. floDeTtS OIL Gtan to OBTAIN a
seat in the national house of represen-
tatives blow will be struck at every
home in our land: we therefore call
upon cur representatives to see to it
that the moral standing of their honor
able body shall not be so impeachsd.
and we pledge ourselves to bring all
possible force TO bear to prevent so
great national disgrace as would be
involved in allowing the congressman
elect from Utah to retain a seat in the
chief council halls of the nation"
RESOLUTIONS We're also passed de-
nouncing immoral shows, offensive ad-
vertisement, lynching, demanding the
ballot for women and against trusts
AT the election of officers held this
morning all the national officers were
reelected. A memorial service in
memory of Frances E. Willard was
held and attended by an immense au-
dience in addition to the delegates
In the race for the convention OF 1900
indianapolis and Washington. D. c.,
have the lead.
Tho convention closes Tomorrow
night