Smyrna times., 1907-10-30

AHS"' 90 " INC Seneral IuJlllLy OF at
tempts to enforce the present law, fur
nlshes an argument that the law against |
the manufacture and sale of any LIQUOR |
could not be executed. It must be !
borne In mind, however, that there is a |
vast difference between the proving |
that the holder of license has sold |
more liquor to a man than was good |
for him, and proving that any liquor
whatever had been sold. 1t must also
be remembered that the holder of Ii
cense as exercising legal trade, has
certain standing in the community and
that many good but timid people are
slow to attack him. On the other hand
however, the proprietor of a speakeasy
is an outlaw pure and simple, with no
standing, who may be attacked with
out fear. 1t would hardly be necessary
for me to multiply differences to a per-
son of any intelligence.
Eighth-You state it is conceded that
the revenue from liquor licenses should
be double what it is at present. (36) 1
ask when and by whom this concession
is made (37) If it Was conceded be-
fore local option was given to the peo-
pie, why was it not doubled ere this ?
1887 Have we any guarantee that the
liquor men are willing to go before the
next Legislature and agree to the pas
sage of law doubling the cost of their
licenses {? (3S) Do you believe that
a law will be passed if the special cleo
ton results in favor of license?
Ninth-There are those who state
that there will be as much or more
liquor drunk in Delaware even if the
law permitting it's manufacture aud
sale is repealed. (4O) Do you not think
that this depends upon public senti-
mentP (4) Do you not believe that
speakeasies can be suppressed if the
public honestly strives to suppress
them The keeper of speakeasy does
not sell to the man who is not willing
to periure himself if necessary to pro-
tect him. Different opinions are ex-
pressed as to the effect of prohibitory
liquor laws in other States. (42J As
Stunning for the argument that such a
law may have been failure in a mum.
Der of other places, will you go to the
extent of saying that it has not i'm
proved conditions in some? (43) if you
shall answer ''yes," why, ask you,
should not Delaware fall within the
latter class?
Tenth-(44) At the worst, is it moi
mere speculation to say that there
would be more intoxication if the
State or any of it districts go dry at the
special election? (45) If so, why no
I try the experiment? 1t is not burning
I our bridges TO make the trial, we car
I, always go back to the license law if ex
. perience proves il to be the best. Some
9 one will say that this will be hard upol
:, those who have invested in the liquo
traffic. It must be remembered how
i ever, that they have kept on with, thei
II investment for about ten years wit
e this possibility of loss, they can hardl
L therefore be said to have been take
! by surprise. Be this as it may, how
le ever, the real question is not the los
y occurring to any set of individuals en-
IL gagged in the liquor business but tn
Il good of the State or of any local optic
district. (46) 1 ask you if you beliey
Ol that the loss to the liquor men shout
g. have any weight in determining th
10 vote to be cast at the special election
y Eleventh-(47) In conclusion, I as
II you, Mr.. Editor, if you honestly b.
~ lieve that the prohibition of the sa
" and manufacture of intoxicating liquor
or in the district in which you live, woul
10 improve the morality of it's citizen
Ut would you allow thequestion of "whe
o. will the money come from?" to eau
SO you to vote in favor of license?
o. have numbered the questions
ne this communication in order that W
laI might answer each without unnece
VI sary Inconvenience. wish you won
'st give specific answer to each of the
1y questions. You can, of course, reso
ny to mere generalities or you can sci
49, upon this or that particular questit
us which seems to you easily answere
mt but think you will agree with I
re that this will not show the spirit
In fairness and frankness which [ att
me butte to you. If for any reason y
ny determine not to give me a specific a
we swer to each of my questions, do nj
on 1 pray you, overlook the last one.
en- Alexander NJ Daily,
in State Chairma
ing