The Democratic advocate., 1901-10-05
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS

IN
Believing that God. the ruler of all mankind has
in his providence led to this. our 26th anniver-
sary we pledge ourselves, in the coming year, TO
greater effort and zeal in advocating the principles
of our organization.
Resorred Again we declare total abstinence for
the Individual and prohibition for the state to be
basic principles of our Union.
WHEREAS. We believe that equal political prlvl-
lege for women is but right and just and that the
temperance cause would be aided by woman's bal
lot therefore
Pesoired. That we urge our Local Unions to ap-
peal to their respective in the State
Legislature for the enactment of such laws rs will
give the women of Maryland the full right OF suff-
rage. -
shall be the cny standard recognized by our organ
zation and that the cooperation of other societies
be enlisted i'll efforts to have the age OF protec-
ton of girls raised from l6 to Is years.
Resokped That officers be authorized TO senn
to Congress, our protest against the repeal of the
Anti-Canteen Law, enacted by the last Congress
after four years consideration and that the local
unions be urged to use every opportunity specially
through voters in the community. to influence our
representatives in Congress to stand against the re-
neal of the Anti-Canteen Law. We believe fair
trial of this law win be as satisfactory in the army
as i'll the navy. an we teel tnat IL mas not yet hau
a fair and impartial trial.
Realizing the very great Importance of temper
ance education, and desiring that the children i'll
every grade shall receive it, therefore
Resofped That every member OF this convention
be earnestly requested to interest herself IN tne
touch with the teachers and To use every effort 10
impress upon those of the primary department the
temperance. Also we would recommend the cir
cuntion of The School Physiology Journal among
the teachers OF he State.
eotics.
cities need all the safeguards against vice and i'm
moalily that can be placed around them,
Resolued That we do all in our power to secure
the enactment and enforcement OF curiew law.
Resol,ed That as organization we ex press our
grief in the nations loss of VIM. Mckinley, Presl-
dent of the United States and while deploring his
alvd daat w
re ienation and charity manifested by him may be-
come the universal sentiment of our country.
Believing that our christian character cannot at
tain its best development under conditions OF per-
petual rush and high pressure, and that SO iar us
that development is hindered, Just so far Will our
efforts for the betterment of humanity be availing
be il therefore
Resolued. That we individually, as members of
the w. G. T. u, will, by careful excu ion of nom
essentials from daily work, strive TO secure
measure of the peace and tranquility OF life so
much needed in this hurryng age
Res0Jued That in view of the existing agitation
concerning the observance of the Sabbath, we will
redoube efforts in petitioning that the present
Sabbath laws be more ridgedy enforced, and indi-
vidually, by precept and practice, DO an IN our
power TO make the Sabbath day OF rest and wor-
ship for those in our employ.
Res0lued, That we would approve of measures Sc
curing compulsory industrial and moral education
for the negro children of State, believing that
it would do much to make them responsible men,
bers of society and thus help TO solve the race pro-
We offer our sincere thanks to the pastor and Off
cial board of the Centenary Church for the use
of their church. TO the pastors, lhe Mayor anu
Common Council of Westminster for their hearty
welcome, to the President of Western Maryland
College for the invitation to Alumni Hall to the
ladies of Westminster for their generous hospitality,
and to the families who have entertained us SO
kindly We fully appreciate the Kindness of the
Westminster Fire Department in allowing us the
use of their building. and the courtesy of The rail-
road companies in making us special rates, and we
thank the Boys League and the musicians who
added so much to our entertainment
OFFICERS ELECTED.
officers for the ensuing year were elected as fol-
lows:
President-Mrs. Mary e. Haslup.
Corresponding Secreiary-hrs. Lewis Dill.
Recording Secr etary-Mrs Milton Stewart.
Treasurer-MiSs Francis A. Cathcart.
Young Womans Banch-Secreary Miss Florence
| Hammond; editor White Ribbon Herald, Mrs. Jas.
| Lake.
Delegates to the National Convention at Fort
| Worth Texus-Mrs Daniel f. Pope and Mrs. ID. c.
| Morgan, Baltimore; Mrs +. f. Miller, Montgomery
county: Mrs C. d. Abrams, Cecil county; Mrs Annie
| Stewart Kent county. Alternates-Miss Bertha
| Janney Mrs. j. P. Lucas, Mrs. J. II. Reckord, Miss
Annie P. Brown and Miss Sarah G. Trump.