Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-01
Holding Annual Conference To-
day at Black hawks
Watch Tower.
OTHER STATES REPRESENTED
Statement of Party Principles Recon-
mended for Adoption by Chair
man Benkert.


Watch Tower today. Several states
much enthusiasm and interest is being
manifested
The days session was opened this
morning with prayer by the national
chairman of the party, w. r. Benkert.
of Davenport Dr. w r. Struble of
Oregon then read a helpful passage
from the scriptures. Several short
prayers were then offered by the var
ious delegates. An animated discus
sion of party principles was then TAX
en- up.
The afternoon conference conven-
ed at 2 o'clock and was well
attended, many interesting topics
being up for consideration. The larg-
est attendance. however. is expected
this evening when final action will be
taken on several matters.
Benkert's Platform.
Chairman Benkert has prepared
platform for the party which is being
discussed thoroughly and it is believ-
ed will be adopted. The introduction
to the resolutions read as follows:
I'VE, the Christian party, in annual
national conference gathered, in His
name, in the Watch Tower. at Rock
Island. H.. May l. 1905. acknowledge
ing Almighty God as our Father and
Jesus Christ as our leader, commander,
and king, believing that all Christians
and patriots should unite in His name
on the day of election and vote direct
on all questions of vital Importance in
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all our laws in harmony with Gods
law and Jesus golden rule, do hereby
declare that the purpose of the chris
, ton party is and shall be to work and
stand for union in His name for the
fulillment of Gods law through direct
legislation of the people. governed by
the golden rule, regardless of sex,
creed, nationality or previous party
affiliation, and the following command
ments written by God and spoken by
Christ to be the base of the christian
party platform
The Platform Proper.
Continuing the platform enumerates
the ten commandments and states an
l1th, "A new commandment | give
unto you that you love one another"
In conclusion the document declares:
Love is the fultillment of the law
Think not that l came to destroy the
law but to fulfill. Verify | say unto
you, till Heaven and earth pass one jOt
or title shall not pass till all be full
filled. And whosOever teacheth 9th
erwise shall be least in the kingdom of
heaven. Jesus.
LAS an expression of consent or al
legiance on the part of the governed.
in harmony with the above statements
and platform
I'VE declare in favor of an equal
standard of morals for both sexes. and
most vigorously oppose the traffic in
girls and all forms of social evil.
I'VE are opposed TO war and con
denim mob violence.
I'VE favor government ownership of
coal mines. oil wells and public utili
ties
I'VE are opposed to government rev
enue from the manufacture and sale
of intoxicating liquor as a beverage.
I'VE are opposed to ali trusts and
combines contrary TO the welfare of
the common people, and declare that
Christian government through direct
legislation will regulate the trust and
labor problem according TO the golden
rule.
I'VE say especially to the sons of
toll: Jesus, the carpenters son, is
your true friend. In His name and
through the practice of His principles
you may obtain your rights long with
| held and long outraged. You have
the votes necessary To enthrone Him.
His love and principles, politically ap-
piled. will lift you up and give you
| true civic liberty
! Members Present.
Among the distinguished members
of the party present are Rev. DIR.
w. r. Struble, of Portland, Ore, DR..
J. S. Dodge of Pittsburg. Pa. Judge b.
King of Stephensville, Texas. and DR..
Specs of Newark, Mo. A number of
letters were read from members un-
! able TO be present.
! An invitation is extended TO all
Christians 10 attend this evening ses-
sion