Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-30
LIQUOR TRAFFIC
NOT LEGITIMATE
so DECLARES PROHIBITION
PARTY IN DECLARATION
OF PRINCIPLES.
FAVoRs TARIFF REVISION, UNI.
vERSAL SUFFRAGE AND POST
AL SAVINGS BANKS.
Madison. Sept. %.

MadlSon, sept. %.
With the election of W. D. Cox of
Milwaukee as permanent chairman
and w. ]. Robinson of Richland Cen.
ter as permanent secretary, the prohi-
oition platform convention proceeded
without flourish of trumpets, but
with zeal that was marked by a
spirit OF earnestness, to the dispatch
of the business before it.
The comittee on platform reported
the following:
The Platform.
The prohibition party of Wisconsin
by its candidates assembled at the
state capital this 22d day of septem-
Der, 1908, as provided by law, express
Ing gratitude to God for the victories
of our principles in the past ard see.
ing in them the promise of complete
victory in the near future do make
and publish the following platform
l. We deny that the liquor traffic
is legitimate business and affirm
that no constitutional right exists to
license the same.
?. We stand primarily for the de-
struction of the legalized liquor traffic
and for this purpose do demand such
constitutional NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
and state-and such legislative action
as will forever prohibit the manufac
ture, importation, expectation, trans
portation or sale of alcoholic liquors
for BEVERAGE purposes.
3. We demand the repeal OF the
internal revenue law taxing alcoholic
liquors and liquor dealers: national
law protecting prohibition territory
from violation of its rights and the
will of the people by the unconscion.
= able liquor trade; and for immediate
prohibition in the District of Colum-
bia and all places over which the ma.
: tional government has jurisdiction.
A. We favor the election of presi-
+ dent, vice president and United States
: senators by direct vote of the people;
= the initiative and referendum. proper
tional representation. cumulative vot
ing, a practical and effective primary
J. election law, universal suffrage with
proper educational and residence
!. qualifications equitable income and
inheritance tax laws, the establish
ment of postal savings banks and such
protection to laborers, children and
. aged workers as shall be found neces-
i. sary and equitable,
5. We favor a thorough revision of
e the tariff and its future administra-
ton by means of permanent com
r mission of non.partisan experts.
G. We favor measures that will en-
0. able the people to administer their
common interest In such a manner as
they deem best to protect themselves
d from exploitation by private corpor-
atoms and trusts.
If Z. We deny the right Of any MUM
cipal or public officers to nullify any
law of the state and demand adequate
provision for the impeachment OF all
officials who neglect or refuse to en-.
n force such laws.
Or s We condemn the official toler-
he ance and practical license of the So
n cal evil which prevails In many cit
ie les with it's unspeakable traffic In
ID girls.
ee g. We declare that moral and eco
es nomic reasons demand the enforce
to ment of the law assuring TO the peo-
It. pie one day Of rest in seven.
re 10. We demand a strict enforce
ment of the scientific temperance in
structlon Law and a proper penalty for
il, its non-enforcement.
= II. We demand such legislation as
- will exclude from the mails all news
u, papers, periodicals and other litera
ture advertising alcoholic liquors and
such liquors themselves.
IL. We heartily endorse the nation
90 al prohibition platform at Columbus
Ohio
10. Belle ing in the righteousness
OF our cause and the final triumph Of
EST our principles, and convinced Of the
unwiIlingness OF the republican anC
democratic parties to deal with these
lu- issues. we invite to full party fello"
ship all citizens who are with u'
ny, agreed
Platform Adopted.
III. The report of the committee wa
adopted without change. Chairman
II. Cox declared that it is the only plai
form that viii hold water.
Presidential Electors.
- Presidential electors were chosen a
- follows
ue- At large-Olya RepsdaI CheteA
Ibe Lincoln Abraham, Bloomington.
on First distrIct-Truman Parker
Is Kcnosha
vas second-Wllliam f. Mack. Fort A
'hE klnson
ay. Third Richard b. Griggs Barabo'
the Fou,th-WilIiam r. Netherct
tod Wauwatosa
day Fith-Moritz A schmoyer, Menon
the onie Falls
sr's sixth-Dyer Walters. Beaver Dam
eat seyenth-Charles L. Allen Ea
hat Claire
ON Elghth--John W Evans, Waupac;
eat Ninth-Charles w. Tomas. Gree
Bay
Tenth-George W. Wilson, wausar
Eleventh Henry Torgerson, s
perior
Be To Make Vigorous Flight
Some discussion Of the plans K