Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-11-28
BUSCH IN NATIONAL egg sAs
WAR On PRoMIDITl0u.
Extreme Policies to be Fought bv An
Large Breweriss In Country.


The Anheuser- Busch brewing Asse-
citation has inaugurated, . campaian
against prohibition. With the COOP.
Grafton Of practically al the largo
brewerles in the United States, the
company will endeavor M every Com
com wealth 70 prevent the application
Of extreme policies.
awe still desire, ~ aivaya," sa'd
August A. busch, vice president Of
the association, ito conduct our busi-
ness along legitimate and respectable
lines. II evidence 10 submitted 10 ~
that any saloon violates the law, or b
run In disorderly manner, We shall
refuse TO sell beer, maltnutrine or any
other product OF our estabiishmens 20
IL. That, I believe, 10 fair propcsi.
ton. M
1.-THE pay roll Of ourI brewery alone
aggregates no less that e251ooo .
month. Besides the brewery. .glsss. .ice.
and other plants In st. Louis. We have
six breweries 10 "a many different cit-
les and tes,supply depots and icing
plants at numerous points, hundreds
OF auxiliary businesses. coal mines, tor.
minal railroads and freight fAcilitieA
II would be impossible 10 indicates
ofrhand, the heavy Investments Of oux
company or the extent and variety Of
our auxiliary interests.
ONLY ExTREsIEs FoueHT.
"Our success, along proper lines, 10 Of
importance to st. Louis and Missouri
and other cities and states IN which
we operate, as we'll rs 10 us. The eza-
ployes Of breweries and auxiliary In
dustries are materially concerned IN
our prosperity, and 80 are those who
grow and furnish all the ingredients
for making beer.
"The ser for prohibition ID being
carried to absurd sxszslss--to en-
tremes which, II generally enforced,
would have evil, rather ttsni benen-
cIal, consequences. Prohibition is even
worse than excess indulgence, q ex-
perience and statistics prove.
"What we wish is to stop the ten
dency to an extreme, to absolute pro
hibition. Human nature must be
considered in regard to complete pro-
hibition. II q person Is restrained sb-
solutely from getting . drink heiwfll
dnd way 10 get ID, and 10 get more
than he would II he is not prohibited.
''There Is no sound reason for pro-
hibiting the manufacture or sale Of
beer. The product which is now turn
ed out Is light, and cannot hurt any
body, A few drinks can be taken by
any body without the least effect. Oar
taInly more moderation will be found
without extreme laws or policies than
With prohibition.
WANT LAWS ENyoRczD.
"Our desire Is TO emphasize The
necessity Of counterscning extreuns
treme tendencies. Prohibition would
be injurious TO the country,as we'll -
to our business. II is unnecessary and
niudicious. It leads to excessive. abuse
and crimes.
"As 1 have said, we are prepared 20
ender our strongest assistance toward
enforcing the laws. We shall not IN
der any circumstances, connive ct In
fractions Of statutes and ordinances.
1t always has been aim TO conduct our
business along Legitimate lines, ana !
am confident that we have. the respecs
of the people.
"We do not wish 30 support saloons
wrongfully conducted. We stand ready
to refuse to sell bear or any product
Of our establishments TO any saloon
disobeying the law or run without dus
regard to propriety. We shall fuifill
this assurance upon receipt OF infor-
nation showing disregard for the
law
Mr.. Busch said COMMITTEES has
been appointed to explain the position
taken By the Annheuser-B Busch Brew
ling Association.