The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1910-07-30
RESOLUTIONS

ports Of the National Laymen's Con-
vention in Chicago, the Worlds Sun
day School Convention, Washington,
d. c., and the Worlds Missionary Con-
ference, Edinburgh, Scotland, wonder
full efforts are being put forth by
united Christendom TO have Christ
preached to all nations therefore,
Resolved, that we pledge our pray
erful and material helpfulness, to this
all-important work Of the redemption
Of the fallen at home and in other
lands.
Whereas, we note that prominent
white citizens Of the South are plan
ming to erect a million dollar monu-
ment to the memory Of the black
mammies OF the South, therefore, be
It,
Resolved, that this association
thanks the South for its contemplated
tribute Of affection to the black nam
mics whose faithful service to the
white South Is not forgotten; that
a monument more lasting than bronze
or granite would be erected in the
hearts Of the children and gra1dchn-
dren OF these black mammies, II the
South would guarantee protection OF
the law for their lives. and liberty.
3. Whereas, during the present
year, certain periodicals have pub
lished articles charging the spread OF
social diseases to the Negro race,
therefore, be it
/ Resolved, that we denounce those
articles as false and malicious and
call upon the National Medical Asso-
ciation-an organization OF Negro
doctors, which convenes In Washing
ton. D. c., during the month Of August,
to make scientific refutation Of these
SANDERS upon the race they represent.
Happily we have our own physicians
In every section Of this great eoun-
try who are in possession Of facts and
I figures with which to disprove these
calumnies,
4. Whereas, the National Asso-
citation for the advancement of Col
ured people" having elected our presi-
I dent. Miss Elizabeth c. Carter, to
membership in that organization, and
has also sent it's secretary, Miss Bliss
coer to visit us, therefore, be 1t
Resolved, that We thank this asso-
citation for this consideration, and the
work II is doing for the race, and
pledge our cooperation and endorse
ment Of the same.
5. Resolved. that each woman's
club throughout the land be asked to
make strenuous efforts to urge the
/ men of the race, who have the ballot,
to guard that ballot as their most
precious possession.
6. Resolved, that the National As
sociation Of Colored Women, through
our president, present bill to the next
session Of congress asking federal
LEGISLATION against lynching, and that
we further authorize her to request
the president Of the United States to
Incorporate such a recommendation
in mis- next message to Congress.
Z. Whereas, since much Of the
time of this convention has been con-
sumed in reading reports Of clubs,
leaving little time for discussion Of
papers. OF business, and as 1t has be-
come impossible by reason Of the
growth of the organization, to con-
tinue the past custom, therefore be H.
Resolved, that we substitute print
ed forms for the present custom OF
Individual club reports; that each
Ielub Ill out these forms and forward
to the state president and that these
be read in condensed and systematiIed
form by the state president, when she
makes her report.
8. Resolved. that we thank the City
Federation Of Women's Clubs OF
louisville. the Library Building Asso-
citation, the Y. NJ. C. A., the armory
] managers and all the citizens who
have individually and collectively con-
tributed to the magnificent hospitality
? extended to the National.
9. Resolved, that We thank the
, city press for fits extended reports OF
Z our session. We appreciate also the
efforts Of the local federation m
. launching for the first time in the
: history Of the association, a Daily
/, Bulletin" giving the PROCEEDINGS q
our meeting. and recommend the
DELEGATES to take home to their clubs
: the set Of i've issues
! Resolved, that We thank our prest
; Ident and these National officers Tor
their faithful. patient and spisndio