The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-09-25
UP 70 THE S0[ONS
TO PASS COUNTY LOCAL OPTION
LAW, SAYS HANLY
: ADDRESSING SPECIAL SESSION
Arnens Mingled with Applause When
Governor Read Message to the
Indiana House.

Indianapolis, Ind. Special: With
onf alnching Governor Hanly al the
oraning session confronted the mem
hars OF the special session OF the Leg
| stature with the proposition that II Is
~ n them 10 give the people OF In
diana a county local option law at TINS
time.
He aid not attempt 10 use the soft
pedal in the presence OF men whom
NJ knew are unfriendly TO him per-
sonally and politically, but IT was re-
marked that he had more tact than
~ displayed az the last session OF the
/ General Assembly. He gave no quar-
ter 10 the liquor alliance. which he at
frrned. with melodramatic intensity, Is
using all its mighty power TO defeat
county local option, but he concluded
by speaking for the proposed law fair
consideration by every legislator.
REGARDLESS OF the unfriendiy atti-
ufe OF many members of the Legis-
lature. the Governors strong declara-
ton for county local option was re-
celved with enthusiasm and applause.
Twice did the applause break from all
,arrs OF the House chamber when he
There were present some stanch
church men whose fervent "Amens
10 the Governors demand for the en-
actment OF county local option could
be heard plainly.
The Governor made the charge that
the liquor alliance Is on hand. and
that il will do everything in its power
10 dictate 10 the members.
The following includes the salient
points OF Governor Hanly's message:
County Local Option.
More than 35 per cent of the saloons
are owned or controlled by brewery
corporations.
Many OF the officers or directors OF
bre weries live in palatial residences
IN the larger cities OF the state, far
removed from the scenes OF the bar
roqms they maintain
The agent OF the brewery IS given
to understand that he can evade the
Law without substantial risk.
The brewery corporation. to evade
the law. secures the licenses in the
Ne OF some irresponsible person.
Who has no concern, and no mission.
except 10 sell intoxicants TO any body:
al any hour. on any day in order that
his master may gather his daily
measure Of profit
No township or city ward can.
single handed, protect itself from the
ravagps and evils OF the traffic. so
long as IL is permitted in the town
ships and wards surrounding il.
Under the county unit. the people
az share the cos OF criminal prose
cutions for crimes committed within
Il
County option is in harmony with
TIE spirit of our institutions. meeting
he requirement OF the great declara-
ton thrtf governments shall derive
their just powers from the consent OF
the governed
The brewery. the distiller. the sa-
loon. the brOthel on the one side. the
church. the school. the home on the
Other.
Every brewer. distiller. every saloon
keeper. the keeper Of every brothel
and OF every unlawful resort. and
their allied interests. are here and
viii be here throughout the session.
active. dominant. arrogant. intimidat-
Ing and corrupt. prepared to defeat
county option al any cost, or by any
means within their power.
Appropriations.
Unexpended appropriations for Pur-
due University. Girls School. Village |
o Epileptics. Normal School. School
ior Deaf and Southeastern Insane |
Hospital. amounting to sS15 .974.79 !
should be continued.
Night Riders
Threatening letters are again being /
recei we'd by tobacco growers warning 1
them not TO cut their crops at peril OF |
ihe destruction OF crops and barns By 1
FIRE.
a law should be enacted making II /
a criminal offense 10 destroy tobacco /
II the field or after the same shall be 4
severed from the soil.
The Governor should be given pow
e 70 appoint officers, with the powers
q shcrifs.
The Governor should be authorized
Y Tx the compensation OF such Of
beers. in addition TO their actual ex.
penses.
an appropriation of $4,000 is rec
commended.
Niheenncs university Claim.
The act authorizing the bond issue.
= Ty opinion, is unconstitutional.
/ would be violating my oath OF OF.
ice 70 issue the bonds.
Repeal Of the bonds will save the
s'aie $4,000. a sum sufficient several
lmes 70 defray the expenses OF the
srtra session.
i the state desires TO bestow a graf
NY upon the university 1t must be-
'ioE the gratuity In money and not
2 evidences OF indebtedness.
Cupid Hits King Manuel.