The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-12
WELCOMING THE c. T. A. U.

It has been many years-not since 1885, in fact-that the Elm City has had the pleasure of welcoming the c. T. A, U. at the time of an annual conven- tion. Those of the conventloners who were present at that time will. we feel, notice many and great changes for the better that have taken place in the city. As for the c. T. A. U.. New Ha- ven is confident that 1t will witness quite as many advances and strides toward the better within its ranks since last 1t was that organizations honored host Its every member is heartily welcome. Theirs will be the freedom of the city for the next three days.
 The abstenance movement may still have it's scoffers, but certainly their numbers are far fewer with every year that passes. The Roman Catholic church has done great work in this regard There need be no hesitation in saying that 1t has accomplished far more practical results in this great fight against the evils of drink than any of the other church denominations. It is a firm believer In the advantages of organization. It has been along the lines of organization that 1t has ac- complished much of It's best work. Probably one of the best examples of organization within the church Is the American Federation of Catholic Soci- cities, which Is now holding its conven- ton In Boston. On its roster are the names of 100000 members. IL is inter ested in many different matters. from the observance of Sunday and the sanctity of marriage to the applica- ton of Christian ethics to American political, industrial and financial rela- tlonships But, as the several religious denominations steadily grow together with common interests and in a com mon Christian brotherhood, as they undoubtedly are doing, 1t Is to be ex- pected that this spirit of organization of tbo C,thoIio ,burcb p,nra aanaria l.. ly In its application to the light against the drink evil, will pervade the other sects more and more with beneficial results.
 There are two great movements to- day directed toward the dimlnution ol drinking. One Is along lines of lega restraint. It aims to make the sale Of liquor illegal The movement Is illus. trated by the prohibition party and ir the various localities where the at. tempt ia being made to enforce tho principle of non-license. The state of LudlIe anu lHc NilS VI hViSNSlti dl' nearby examples of the plan in actua operation with highly questionable re suits. The other movement is illustrat ed by the C.. T. A. U., and the Semi Teetotal Pledge association of Eng land, which strive to down the drink curse by moral suasion, Instead of at tempting to take from men by lega process that which may be reasonabl! considered a personal prerogative, witl the result that men feel they hay, been wronged and seize the first op portunity to "beat" the law the latte movement appeals to the intellect, asks no man to do what he cannot SC, In his heart of hearts is the best fo him and for all Thus persuaded, mel will not only willingly abide by the
 conclusions, once formed, but will d, missionary work among their friend and advance the cause of temperance
 with lightning speed
 The C. T. A. U. is doing a noble ant an effectual work AS 1t convenes fl New Haven today it Is thrice welcome
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 awaited its coming with var-colore
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 out the clty's welcome. May tn
 weather for the next three days b
 all that could be asked for.