Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11
AMENDMENTS ADOPTED
Trials Of State superintendents - Or
ganization Of New Leagues
Provided For.

The organization rather than the work of
the American Apti-Saloon League was the
important subject of discussion at this
mornings session of the eighth annual con-
vention. at the First Congregational Church
in this city. Amendments to the constitu-
ton and bylaws of the league were adopt
ed after earnest discussion.
The convention met at 8 o'clock, an hour
earlier than the regular time. in order to
give more considerations to these amend
ments, which are regarded as or the great
est Importance to the league,
resolution was passed providing that
Mr. F. NJ. Bradley of this city be continued
as financial superintendent on the same
terms as heretofore arranged by the nation
al headquarters committee, with the further
understanding that the oversight OF MS
work and the tenure OF his position De
under the direction of the national head
quarters committee" 1t was decided not to
incorporate this Office in the constitution.
the same action also being taken in respect
to the office of attorney for the league
The amendments to the bylaws were to
the effect that when q vacancy occurs IN
the Office of state superintendent, by the
concurrent action of the general superin-
tendent and the state headquarters COM
mittee. a new superintendent shall be
chosen: that the general superintendent,
with the approval of the national commit
tee may go into any territory where the
Anti-Saloon League has not been organized
and arrange for such organizato that
whenever written charges are filed by re-
sponsible person or persons with the gen.
eral superintendent against any state su-
perintendent for the following causes: Dis
honesty. immoral or improper conduct, or
the administration of his office In such
manner as to compromise the cause OF
tom reTa T,ho in
the American Anti-Saloon League or i'm
pede its progress, the said general super
intendent shall inform the state authorities,
carefully investigate the matter, and II the
case seems to demand it, shall arrange for
a conference to decide the case and order
admonition- or removal from the superln-
tendency; but that the accused may appeal
at once from the decision to the board of
trustees of the American Anti-Saloon
League. whose decision shall be final.
Provokes Discussion.
The next amendment was warmly dis
cussed 1t was finally adopted, as follows:
"If the state authorities persist in retain
ing superintendent after the board Of
trustees has approved decision against
him such league shall cease to be affiliated
with the American Anti-Saloon League
Before the recess for lunch tokens of re-
gard were presented by the members of the
league to Rev. DR.. Howard H. Russell of
New York city, the retiring general super
intendent, and to Mr.. James l.. Ewn of
this city. the retiring corresponding secre-
tary DR.. Russell is the originator of the
Anti-Saloon League movement.
The convention resumed its business ses-
sion this afternoon at o'clock. The report
of the committee on resolutions was pre-
sented and adopted with amendments
The session will continue until clock
when recess will be taken until O clock
Rev. Er. Erwin s. Chapman state super
intendent of California, will deliver an adj
dress this evening, will also Rev. E. c.
Dinwiddie, the legislative superintendent of
the league. This will be the last session of
the convention.
Gen. and Mrs. ]. B. Henderson rendered
the members of the convention a delightful
reception last evening at their home
Boundary, Castle" Despite the Indictment
weather large number of the delegates
were present. Mrs. Henderson, the hostess
was assisted by Miss CalkiHs, Mrs Clinton
Smith. Mrs Grandfield and Mrs. Shelton
the latter three president treasurer and
secretary, respectively, of the W. c. T. u
of the District of Columbia