The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-29
COUNTERMINE ON POLITICS.
Reads a Paper on the Duty of the
Christian Voter.

Sunday morning, DR.. J. D. Counter
mine at the morning services OF the
First Presbyterian church made some
remarks touching the local pontlca1 con-
ditions existing in this county He SAID;
Il have been handed a paper this
morning which has been prepared by
members of this congregatlon anu
church regarding the local political SIT
uation. 1 want you to give the closest
attention to the reading OF TINS paper
There can be no question as to the facts
stated in the paper Though have no
personal knowledge of these facts, they
have been certified to me by individuals
in whom I have perfect confidence, ana
therefore / take the facts Tor Ihelr IuH
face value. The paper is as follows
" Some facts for the thoughtful Chris
tan citizen to consider with reference
to the maintenance of law ana oroer
In our local government.
g sF'irst-The present city government
of Topeka is making every effort to sup
press vice and crime of all kinds, ana
overthrow the unlawful sale OF lntoxl-
eating LIQUOR in our midst. In TINS ell
fort it is handicapped by the failure OF
the county officials to render any as
sistance, or to discharge the plain duty
the law imposes upon them IN that re-
. 'Second-In order to continue the
present conditions as to the enforcement
of law so far. as the county ofhclals are
concerned the laWlesS element IS using
the most degrading and disreputable
means to retain the present oH1clals IN
mower Two parties, called peer parlleS'
were held in the Second ward on TWO
different evenings of the past week
where beer was distributed in large
quantities to a large number OF persons
present in the interests of these candl-s
dates If our county officials, upon WnOn
rests the duty to enforce and execute
the law are elected by such methodS
the efforts of the city government VIII VIII
be nullified and rendered fru1tless, an9
at least for a long time laWIessness VIII
prevail. ,+s .
crisis in our local affairs that IS serious
and alarming. It is not a question OF
partisan politics. 1t is not question
Of notifies at all. But it is question
of lawlessness, disorder and dishonor
against decency, morality and law anu
g aThese facts are presented that every
law-abiding citizen may be informed,
find out their truth, and array hlnseli
on the side of the Christian homes OF
this community.
you will observe, my friends. that an
appeal is made to you as CnIlstls.liss, 20
Of a personal Coda God who mad 70 90
with each one of US; who is keeping a rec
ord of our lives: who records all our
deeds and who tells US we must all zap
near before the judgment seat OF CHRIST
the BODY whether they be good or evil
The appeal is made especially TO your
faith, your conscience, your honor-to you
you will observe. my friends. that
ton is very distinct A blind man can
almost see it On which side do you and
I stand2 If the Lord Jesus Christ We're
here this morning what side would lie
stand? If are what We profess 10 pc
we will stand on His side. The one side
IS the side of law and order, of good gov
eminent The other side is the side OF
Ia yyIessness of corruption, of deliberate
sin Surely there ought to be no ques-
ton in our minds to what side we shall
I'VE have reason to be proud of our
city and our city government; but ina
city government is Handicapped; Ihat
civ Government is in danger; that CITY
and those enemies are in our midst, and
are feeding their low degraded passions
and appetifes with what we know to be
the greatest enemy of the human race
intoxicating drinks
ION which side are you going to stand
/ Won can not stand on both Sides You
| can not pray Thy kingdom come, and
/ then do that which is directly oppo-
| site to that kingdom. That kingdom IS a
/ Kingdom of honesty and of purity Stop
! YOUR praying the Lords prayer, or else
vote on the right side Be consistent about
/ this matter. Be men Be outSpoken-
! Dare to be true Dare to vote right
! 'sShau I not say that this is an assault
/ against Christi An assault against dis
! church, His word, His mission in the
1 world? Friends, there is only one consist
ent position you and can take stand
| with Christ. Vote for your homes
| Il want to say have confidence in the
! Christian people this city am proud OF
! the position which the members of this
church take in reference to this matter