The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-10

vile. Nehemiah Kimbal; Central Falls.
Thomas A. Winstanley; Charlestown, j.
w. +. King; Coventry. DIR. F.. Il. Smith
Cranston, Album J. Watts. Cumberland,
George M. Carpenter; East Greenwich,
Dr. George c. Soule: East Providence,
Cyrus A. Aldrich: Hopkinton Au-
gustus NJ Bailey; Lincoln, Thorn
as Jackson; Middletown. r. J.
Grinaill; Newport. Frederick Weir.
North Kingstown, II. +. Louyier; North
Providence Fred Windsor: North Smith
held, Leander Fisher: Pawtucket. Daniel
B. lngraham. James G.. Case; Ports
mouth. Alonzo T.. Borden: Providence.
Rev. Edward 9. Wesley. James A. VIII
ilams, CHARLES Dowlen, G. IL. Tilley, Rev.
+. A. Hillery; Richmond. Byron r. Per-
kins: Smithfield, Herbert II. Farnum
South kingstown, Bernon f. Helme: Tiy-
| erton~ William +. Brightman; Warwick.
Gilbert III. Wood; Westerly. James NJ.
Aldrich; West Greenwich. Seth A. Brown:
Woonsocket. Elisha T. Read, Burlington
Hon. Henry b. MetcaIf, of Pawtucket.
was then called to the platform, and he
spoke for few moments In an encour-
aging and helpful way asd expressing his
gratitude to the members OF the prohibi-
tion party OF Rhode Island for the conf
dence they had reposed In him at all
times, i'm choosing him as their STANDARD
bearer and I'm many other ways.
Among the resolutions presented was
the following, by George ~onyers OF
Cranston.
Resolved that We appoint a committee
Of three. from this body TO see If there
can be found i'm Providence a centrally
located church that is willing 10 be the
prohibition headquarters of the state.
This resolution was adopted and the
committee appointed as follows:
Mr.. Conyers, Pardon NJ. Stone, Fred
Pierce, II. T.. Helme OF South Kings
ton, for the committee on resolutions
presented the party's platform which
was adopted, as follows:
THE PLATFORM
/. The Prohibitionists of Rhode Island.
assembled In annual convention, while
terrible sorrow-cloud Is resting upon our
nation. reverently look 10 Almighty God
Tor strength and guidance. In this hour
of nations grief We would forget all
differing interpretations of public policy
as we unite with our fellow citizen or
what ever affiliation. I'm testimony of low
ing respect for the memory OF our mar
tyred president. But we realize that the
call to duty must promptly follow the
hour OF mourning, and to that call We
pray that we may be faithful
2. We believe LOYALTY 20 country to he
represented, not i'm the violent action or
utterance of passion. in hours Of unex-
pected peril. but in constant study and
application OF principles which promote
prosperity and peace. For long years
has the Prohibition party been faithful
10 The nation In portraying the perils OF
anarchy and the causes leading thereto;
great majority OF American citizens. and
the people now mourn the fruitage of
the seed-sowing and culture that we have
SD diligently sought 10 suppress. In-
der law the life OF the presidents muir
deror has been forfeited. but anarchy will
live, possibly unweakened. and will con-
tinu TO thrive so long as its well-known
promoters are nourished under law. or by
political forces I'm defiance OF law, with
the tolerance OF citizens assumed TO be
Christian. Once more do we appeal TO
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against anarchy by suppressng the Ii
duor haunts. the nests wherein. In so
large measure. anarchy Is bred. Is
not the time for theories. but for action.
g. We reaffrm our loyalty 10 the Ma
tional Prohibition party and will give II
our hearty cooperation. our national
chairman has our fullest confidence and
we declare IL 20 be safe To follow where
he may lead. We regard the National
Prohibition Alliance as an exceedingly
wise conception and we advise general
organization according TO Its plans.
g. The rank dishonesty OF certain gov
ernment officials aided by equally dis
honest newspapers. in falsifying army
records. dlstorting army conditions. and
wrecking army discipline in order TO pro-
mote reinstatement of liquor selling at.
army posts, Is as contemplate as II ~
outrageous. lu the interest OF the ma
tion's military efficiency. as we'll az in
oetence OF the moral ana physical health
OF the nations soldiers. congress has
twice condemned army liquor saloons.
but the spirit OF rebellion among ofncisss
continues, on dictation OF brewers and
distilers. our first demand upon officials
whose. duty II is 60 enforce law Is their
own loyalty to law. Soldiers. Of what
ever rank. willing to accept orders from
law-defying civilians are a disgrace To
the nag under which they profess 10
serve and a peril To the nation. Unless
the people are willing that the army shall
be- controlled Ia liquor power we -ealluD.
on them 10 assert their authority.
3. We denounce. as Infamous. the cur
rent agencies. under governmental en-
10 promote drunkenness tn
our newly acquired territory. among peo-
pie tO whom we have prOfessed an intent
tO send the blessings OF "A better civili-
zation. and We insist that all who pro-
mote or oven tolerate such iniquity have
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