The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-13

Sdfy 10 fnlTuSt the enforcement or state
laws tc men who are in sympathy with
this work I'VE have been electing n1en
not to enforce our laws he asserted, but
with the understanding that they are TO
wink at the law. Some OF us have ex-
allied the question of method above the
question of principle" The speaker said
that all of the forces that are counting
to-day I'm temperance work are prohibitory
so far as the ultimate aim is concerned.
We have come TO the point" he declared.
where we are exalting principle above
party-the deity above the almighty dollar.
The church vote-the Christian vote-is
making this the issue: To ex-
alt righteousness and put Jesus Christ on
the throne"
IN A SINGING MOOD.
The audience was in a singing mood by
the time Mr.. Farr closed and the church
rang with the words of "AIl Hail the
Power and then DR.. Saunderson, superin-
tendent Of the Anti-saloon League of the
State, was introduced and addressed the
people on The Present Situation" He
began by briefly enunciating two princi-
pies. which, he said. would help TO the
solution of this problem. One of these prin-
cipie is: God has brought us I'm His provi-
dence 10 a place in His plan for the gov
eminent of the race, where we are under
taking to realize His will by popular vote.
The will of God is the good of the people.
The will of God is expressed by us when
we, in the EXCISE of our franchise, de-
lermlne Dy a majority vote what we will
do The second principle was that the
Legislature cannot make legal that which
Is not for the good of the public.
Dr. Saunderson then went into an ex-
PLANTATION of the work of the Anti-saloon
League. He wanted mis- audience to have
no misunderstanding of the meaning of the
title: "Anti-saloon League" The best con-
ception of the league, he said. is that IL
is a federation of organizations already ex-
lsting-an organization of church forces.
DIR. Saunderson told of meeting with Bishop
IOVcp and his elders and Of znnn nf the
encouraging things related by the elGers.
One said that seventy odd saloons have
In the year. Another spoke of
thirteen towns in his district that
have not a saloon as the result of this
agitation. Everywhere over the State
declared DR.. Saunderson. where successful
remonstrance work has gone on, it has
proceeded as the joint temperance work of
movement. We don't need more ma
chinery. We need simply to hitch up what
energy we have" This sentiment was ap-
plauded and cheered. "One-half of the
| square miles of Indiana to-day is under
statutory prohibition" exclaimed the speak
er, land this has cleared out from 500 to
wave OF applause over the house. Then
DR.. Saunderson launched forth into a
description of how the temperance forces
defeated the Luhring bill. which was in
teresting to the audience. When he said
THE churches of Indiana. with increasing
unanimity. are agreeing to make common
Il CdISt d6dllSt 1hC SdIpOnc. lItic was all
other burst of handclapping.
lead TO FIGHT.
"One thousand and six hundred clergy
! men who gre at the head of as many Ic-
ligioUs bodies are ready to fight the saloons
at the drop of the hat" the orator de-
cIared. 1T is only a question of days aud
months till We sweep the thing out to stay
out forever he shouted and many broth
ers shouted with him. He said that no
doubt some people would say it is no use
| there is too much money behind the liquor
they've got the money but what will they
do with il 1! you elect men that they can't
buy? I'll put Methodist ministers against
the brainiest men that the saloon men can
hire" This declaration met with another
shoot of approval. You'll find that you've
| sos to deal with the legislative issue-you've
| got to learn to be dominant in order that
the laws you've got now shall be saved.
The saloon ia = crime and nothing else.
AN enthusiastic clergyman on a front seat
declared H. should be outlawed. we must
not consent To take money from IL lest We
be an accessory before the fact" the speak
or declared. and another enthusiast shouted,
We must not vote for it,
DIR. Saunderson closed amid great enthu-
siasm. 1t was a glad hour for the tenn
perance workers and was MAGE gladder
was i'm the house. Some one announced
him as the independent decent government
candidate Mr.. Hitz has been a Methodist
n III hHo TINT dho Dt ohGN wv
chairman n slip of paper as he came for
ward. 1t was a notice that his license as
a local preacher had been renewed. He
was cheered when he said. Il feel that i
have a right TO call you brothers and sis
ters.' Mr.. HitZ told how he came to be
q nominee for mayor. He said he WAS
repeatedly opportuned to become a candi-
date and repeatedly refused. Finally
said he, II came to the conclusion that If
this is for the Lord and the office seeks
| the man, | ought To accept it. l went into
prayer. Did you ever hear of a candidate
standing before you and telling you he went
| into prayer? l said Lord, If you want
me nominated for mayor let the convection
that wants me nominate me. If not smash
up the whole business. After being NOM
mated ] said. Lord you have allowed them
10 nominate me, you will have to influence
| voters for me and then | will be elected.
Then / will administer the affairs of the
city of Indianapolis to thy glory And
the best OF all is the Lord is answering the
| prayer. | was talking TO one of the poll
ticians the other day-an old political work
err. He said he could not understand me
condition OF city politics as it is now.
knew what the trouble was but l didn't tell
him because L don't believe in casting pearls
before swine. 1t is because the Lord Is III
it-because He is answering our prayers.