The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-11
HE FORESEES DOOM
OF LIQUOR TRAFFIC
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Today marked national epoch. The
entering wedge OF national constitu-
tiouaI prohibition Of the beverage
liquor trafIice Was put in tight amidst
demonstration, all things considered
the equal Of which has never been
witnessed al the national capital.
Representatives. OF the great wings
Of the prohibition armY--the Auti-Sa-
loon league, and tho Womans Christian
Temperance union---fron every State
ia the republic marched TO the capitol
building and with impressive cere-
monies formally presented to congress,
through Senator Sheppard, of Texas,
and Representative Hobson. OF Ala
hama, a petition for organic prohfbi-
ton, and these representatives of the
people expressed their pleasure in
complying with the request and voiced
their Individual prohibition sentiments.
II was great
March -Four Abreast.
The Anti-Saloon column. four abreast.
started from the Raleigh hotel at ex-
actly 10 o'clock. Governor Mann and
the scribe who arrived on "a late train,
Joined the procession about two blocks
from the Raleigh, and the governor was
loudly cheered. When the head of the
column reached the Peace monument
tho rear was not in sight. so long was
the column. AT First and II streets
the w. G. T, T.. one thousand strong,
Joined the marching hosts and the
a. s. l.. contingent responded to the
chautauqua salute OF the white ribbons
with hearty cheer for the ladies' Tho
National ". e. T. Z. was put at tho
head of the column and WAS preceded
by two little children OF the w, c. r. o.
baby roll. The national officers imme-
diateiy followed the children
Arriving at the east approach 10 the
capitol the marchers nlassed on the
steps and the stone platforms and In
the area way. The scene was i'm
pressing and inspiring and the motion
picture and other camera men were
kept busy getting pictures Of an event
that viii NO down In history. While
the crowd was being stationed they
sang with spirit America" and ON
ward, Christian Soldiers" The great
gathering. with the pretty banners and
national flag. seemed imbued with
spirit Of reverence and the attitude
was of JOYOUS thanksgiving for sal
walton rather than exultation over
achievement. and when Bishop Grams
ton. of the Methodist Church. offered
the Invocation. which was a paen of
praise and Thanksgiving 10 the Most
High for the assured deliverance of the
land from the liqusr curse and an
humble petition for His help to keep
the army faithful there was a great
chorus OF devout smens voiced by gov
ernors legislators, minist%s laymen,
professional men, merchants. mechan-
les, artisans and noble women.
Some who spoke.
National President f. a Baker. Of
the ANTI Saloon league, Mrs, l.. NJ. w.
Sterens, national president OF the W
-
man Hobson. Ex-Governor Patterson,
+. V. Cherrington. OF Ohio; Mrs. Booth,
president of the New York State w
G. T, u, were all heartily cheered as
they were presented. All of their ad-
dresses were vigorous. calm, loyal and
convincing. Mrs, Armor, who is known
as the Georgia Cyclone" received "a
great ovation. She speaks rapidly.
enthusiastically and with spice OF
sparkling wit that Is captivating
The exercises took up about two
hours and Notwithstanding raw wind, /
ardor was not dampened.
The Virginia contingent comprised
two hundred Anti Saloon league mem
beers and w. G. T US. about n hun |
bred of each, and the entire delegation |
was composed of approximately 1900 |
A. S. LIS and l.lo9 w. g. T. us
Inspiring Demonstration.
No adequate pen portrayal can be !
made OF the inspiring demonstration |
of which this humbiy written account !
gives hint 1t exceeded the most !
Kanguine expectation OF the leaders of !
the two great fore front organizations /
in the great night against the liquor |
industry, and pointed Enthusiastically to /
is doom
And the Virginia contingent. with !
the governor. Reys. Cannon, McAlister, +
Richardson, Mrs Hoge, Mrs. Weech 7
Mrs Newton-~well We just can't be-
Rin to mention all--were as happy as
the forces from any state and had a
right 10 be.
As I close this running report tho
Continental Memorial hall ie packed TO 4
overlooking as is also the Union M .
l.. church. close by. with enthusiastic |
crowds who are to listen to addresses \
from men and women OF nation wide |
reputation.
And. again~-today marks the doom I
Of the licensed beverage liquor traffic !,
1t IL not OF course, meant by this that I
the batte is over for the fght now l
on in earnest will entail courage and |
faith and sacrifice. But the battle line I
is far flung and effective and the
chief trouble in banishing the liquor
traffic that for awhile consisted In a |
lach OF active interest and proper CO.
ordination Of forces Is now renewed and
victory is In sight.