The Topeka state journal., 1902-05-10

Interests a0CIoIT Dc
to the selfish interests of class when
profits upon the ruin and deDasement OF
men and the suffering of innocent Wo-
men and children has been 1ndehbiy
impressed upon the hearts and con
sciences OF all good citizens. And that
these ends may be the more speedy at
tained 1t is hereby
Resolved, That all the friends of tenn
perance should continue with renewed
energy the prosecution Of their unset
fish humanitarian work, in order rhAt
the cause which they advocate may
speedily become the cause of all good
citizens; that a spirit of obedience
to law may be fGstered, and that Vi0-
laters of law may be brought to justice
and much merited punishment
Resolved, That hearty commendat5 ton
is due all public officials who have made
honest efforts to enforce the provisions
of the prohibitory liquor law of this
state; and to all such we give our sym
pathy and pledge our active support
Resolved. That while we recognize
the influence of public sentiment upon
law enforcement, We find no Justification
for official perfdy or cowardice IN the
enforcement of laws on the pre-
text that the sentiment Of any commun1-
ty is against such enforcement. No
higher duty rests upon the public Off
cial whose sworn duty It is to enforce
law than to use his office so that right
public sentiment will be created and
when he is unwilling to do this he should
voluntarily, or under coercion, lay aside
MS Official title rather Cnan give en-
couragement to inactiOn and crime. The
official who WiIlfully and persisteutly
nullffes the law is guilty Of higher
crime against society and good govern
ment than is the defiant lawbreaker.
We therefore condemn in the severest
terms the public officers. whether in
Leavenworth, in Topeka, or in Solomon
City whose special duty it is to enforce
the law, but who willfully neglect duty
and give aid to criminals and encour-
age the disrespect of law
Resolved, That the thanks and
hearty appreciation of this union are
Carver. our president. and to J. E. Ev
erett, our secretary, for their efficient
and untiring labors during the past
year. The sincere gratitude of the un-
ion is also due our lecturers, Professors
A. D. Wilcox and Y. E. Rtdenours and
to Rev. F. w. Emerson, and also TO the
field collectors. Mrs. s. NJ. Forester and
Miss NJ Marquis, for their earnest and
unselfish efforts in behalf of the cause.
Resolved, That we heartily indors5
the book known as Prohibition in Kan
sas,' and recommend that all our work
ers throughout the state supply them
selves and their friends with copies Of
the revised edition as soon as it is pub
lished.
Resolved, That the day has come for
a closer union and for more united eff
fort on the part of all good citizens and
all temperance organizations regardless
of sect or name. And we earnestly rec
ommend that where party candidates
for public Offices, especially those for
county attorney, probate Judge and dis
triet judge, will not specifically pledge
themselves to the enforcement of the
prohibitory law, the temperance people
combine on independent candidates for
said offices. We recognize in the
churches and in the WOman's Christian
Temperance Union our ablest and most
loyal allies. These organizations as well
as the Independent Order Of Good
Templars and other Christian and re-
hgiOus bodies, have stood shoulder to
shoulder with the State Temperance
Union during the past year. Our work
during the coming year should be even
N ore united and determined, that there
by our efforts for a common end may
be the more speedily crowned with sue
cess and victory.
Resolved, That we recommend that
the officers of the State Temperance
union secure two or more able attor-
neys, who are capable of coping with
the best legal talent of the state, to
whom the people may apply for assist
ance in the prosecution of criminal
cases under the prOhibitOry law, and
whose services can be secured for a rea-
sonable sum. We furthermore advise
that a number of detectives of good
moral character be employed, whose
services may be secured for reason
able sum. We further recommend that
the legal advisory committee take such
steps as are necessary to secure from
the next LEGISLATURE a law LUdL us
franchises all criminals guilty of will
ful and malicious violation of the or
ganic law of the state.
Resolved. That We recommend, as a
philanthrOpic and business enterprise,
the esta blishment, in the larger towns
of the state, of suitable substitutes for
the saloon, where wholesome refresh
ments may be secured and social priv
ileges enjoyed at reasonable expense.
Resolved, That the rights of the peo-
pie of this state demand that the gov
ernment of the United States should re-
fuse to accept a revenue tax from Grim
inal liquor sellers, thus giving them en-
courag cement in their Illegal business;
and we urge our senators and repre-
| sentatives in congress to use their
| efforts to secure legislation to this end.
Resolved, That we heartily commend
/ those of our congressman who have
/ labOred SO earnestly for anti-liquor leg
/ islation Our thanks are especially due
/ to Congressman J. D. BOWersOck for
his untiring and successful efforts
against the canteen, and to all who
stood loyalty by him in this great con-
/ test"
TREAsURERs' REPORT
The report F. D. Coburn, treasurer of
/ the Kansas State Temperance union,
was today submitted. The report in part
/ follows It gives, in condensed form,
the amounts of money received and ex-
/ pended.
Total receipts from January 22 1901,
to March 81, 1901. as indicated by
( Mr. Popenoe's books ................$ s52 43
/ Total receipts from April 1. 1901, to
April 80, 1902 .....--..........-........ 5,088 25
January 2, 1901. to April 80, 1862. 50. 90 6s
/ Total disbursements January p. 1901,
Mr.. Popenoes books ..............$ s8s.s so
April 3d. 1902 - -. ~, :. 5000
/ Grand total of all receipts and dis
! bursements from January q, 1901 =
~ <1pii4 o. 4Sy2 .~9i S9S-oo
Balance in the treasury April 30.
lS0z > 1pl-6U
Aside from the foregoing statement
Of monies received and disbursed by the
treasurer. I am advised by the secre-
tary that other monies. to the amount Of