Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1905-01-27

lluu 10 Jne ca1Se. Inc committee
also presented resolutions calling
upon our Representatives and Sena-
tors to support the Hepburn Dolliver
Bill, to protect the Indians from the
violation of the treaty obligations of
the United States, and to protect our
soldiers fiom the return of the liquor
feature of the army canteen. The
report was unanimously adopted.
Rev. W. Il. Beauchamp, Chairman
of the Finance Committee, reported
that the League should have at least
Sc, 1000 to carry on its work the COM
ing year, and called upon the 5000
churches in the State of Virginia to
join hands in this work. DR.. w. w.
Smith ably seconded the speech of
Mr.. Beauchamp and urged that the
educational institutions throughout
the State be requested to aid in this
great work. DR.. Smith was appoint.
ed q special committee to appeal to
the educational institutions of the
State in support of the cause.
At the Wednesday night session,
the sum of $4,000 was secured in
cash and pledges towsrds the Sc, 600
asked for.
Speakers of national and State
prominence discussed the great ques-
tions before the League. DIR. w. w.
Smith, of the Randolph Macon sys.
tenn, gave an address on "The Saloon
a Menace to the Young" which pro.
duced profound impression on the
overfiowing house. DIR. Geo. w.
Young, of Kentucky, the Assistant
National Superintendent, was the
most popular speaker of the conven-
tion, from the humorous, practical
and eloquent standpoints. His audi.
ences were kept in alternating moods,
and rounds of applause were &C
corded him on his several appear
ances before the Convention. Without
doubt he is one of the most catchy
and attractive speakers that ever ap-
peared in Virginia in the temperance
cause. DR.. E E. Folk, brother of
the newly-elected governor of Mis-
souri,, Superintendent Of the Tennes-
see Anti-Saloon League. and editor
of "The Baptist and Reflector"
made 8 most impressive address on
"How They Carried Legislation
Through in Tennessee" he showed
that the Anti-Saloon League had
been instrumental in closing the sa-
looms throughout the entire State of
Tennessee with the exception of nine
teen towns and cities.
Rev. j. w. West, Field Secretary,
in his annual report showed q sub.
stantial growth of the work during
the year. He said only one local
option fight made during the year
was lost.
Treasurer S. p. Jones, of Rich.
mond, made his report. 1t shows
that all the obligations of the League
incurred during the year were met.
Rev. 4. j. Richardson, office secre-
tary, read his report giving in detail
the work of his Office, which report
was received with great satisfaction
by the Lesgue. Christian greetings
were extended through Mr.. Richard
son from Mrs. Howard M. Hoge,
President Of the State w. e. T. u,
which was greeted with applause.
The President read letters from u.
S. Senators Daniel and Martin relat-
ing to the prohibiting of selling
ardent spirits to the Indians. The
letter of Senator Martin, particularly,
elected rounds of applause in the
convention as it was 'straight from
the shoulder" and showed the Junior
Senator to be in thorough accord
with the views of the temperance
people as to restriction of liquor in
the territories. Senator Daniels
letter was short, but it showed the
Senior Senator to hold somewhat
similar views.