The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
W. c. t. U. TAKES A STAND
Against the Governments Policy In
the Philippines.

Seattle, Wn, Oct. 25.-The national
convention of the w Q. 7. =. has pass
ed a series of resolutions, some of which
caused hours of discussion The main
fight was over two resolutions, one cen
suring the general government and the
president, Attorney General GriggS and
ex-Secretary of War Alger by name for
their action on the anti-canteen law
and the other denOuncing the war in
the Philippines. The opposition to the
passage of the resolution denOuncing
the war was led by Mrs. Mary H. Hunt,
of Massachusetts, who lost a son in the
Philippines, while the pro-reSOlutfOn
forces were led by Mrs. Clara Hoffman,
of Missouri, and Mrs. K. L. Stevenson,
of Massachusetts.
The resolutions We're as follows:
I'VE rejoice that the last year of the
nineteenth century witnessed the first
international 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
tlement of international complications.
I'VE deeply deplOre the attitude ta-
ken by our nation with respect to the
Philippine islands and since govern
mentS can derive their just powers
only from the consent of the governed,
We protest against the policy which
would compel a foreign people to sub
init to the rule of the United States
and against the war through which the
administration is striving to force its
policy.
I'VE protest against the manffestIy
forced and unjust Interpretation of the
anti-canteen 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 immediate consideration of
the case which will result in such ac-
ton as shall be in accord with the ex-
pressed will of the people and his own
high oath of office. We pledge ourselves
to renew efforts through petitions let
ters, personal appeals, public meet
ings, and all other just means, for the
passage of the GrOut bill, which will
come before our next congress-"
A resolution protesting against the
seating of Congressman Roberts was
adopted with cheers. 1t reads as fol-
lows:
I'VE believe that by allowing Brig
ham H. Roberts, of Utah, to retain a.
seat in the national house of represen-
tative, a blow will be struck at every
home in our land. We therefore call
upon our representatives that the NOR
al standing OF their honorable body
shall not be so imDeached and we
pledge ourselves to bring all possible
force to bear to prevent so great a
national disgrace as would be involved
| IN allowing the cOngreSsman-elect from
| Utah to retain a seat in the chief cOun-
| ell halls of the nation"
Resolutions were also passed de-
4AO0AiCAAlB SHOWS OnGDS1N6 aQ-
/ vertisements, lynching, demanding the
1 ballot for women and against trusts.
! At the election of officers all the ma
| tional officers were reelected.
| A memorial service in memory of
/ Frances z. Willard was held and at
! tended by an immense audience in ad-
| dition to the delegates
I In the race for the convention of 1900
| Indianapolis. and Washington, ID, C.,
have the lead.
] The convention closes tonight