Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-27

and crime.
Resolved. That we insist upon our
demand heretofore maete that con-
gress enact suitable laws for the pre-
vention of the fraudulent duplication
OF warehouse receipts and other ne
farious practices whereby members of
our trade are so frequently and SO
shamefully victimized. We demand
legislation in the interests OF the trade
and for the safeguarding and promot-
ing Of honest business.
Thankful for Aid.
Resolved, That the thanks Of the
organized trade be given toathose nu-
merous >liberally inclined societies
outside the trade that have rendered
such valuable assistance to the cause
by their agitation, publicly as well as
by personal application TO members
OF congress, governors, state legisia-
tors and other state and county Off
Gals who have been charged with tbs
esponsibility of enacting legislation
directly affecting our business.
Whereas, The United Societies for
Local SeIf-GOvernment, together with
the Manufacturers and Dealers assO-
citation, have proven to be staunch and
loyal advocates Of the greatest meas
ure of personal liberty consistent with
good order; therefore. be it
Resolved, That it shall be the duty
of members Of this association to ex
tend their loyal and earnest support,
and urge upon the liberty loving PEG
pie Of this state TO join the~above men
toned societies.
Resolved, That we invite the CO.
operation OF all labor organizations
and all other fair-minded, liberty-lov-
-
particularly welcome and accept the
cooperation of the cigarnlakers' or
CARNATIONS of the state of Illinois in
their effort to assist US in the stand
we are taking against prohibition;
and be it further
Resolved, That we hereby pledge
ourselves and our affiliated aasocia-
lions and individual members to do
all within our power to TeciprOca1e the
efforts of the Cfgarmakers' union as
heretofore declared, and we pledge
ourselves TO purchase and dispense, so
far as domestic cigars are concerned,
cigars bearing the label of the Cigar
makers International Union of Amer
lea.
Whereas. That in view of the fact
that we have at all times received the
loyal and undivided support of the
bartenders' and walters unions in
every part Of the state. where we have
had TO go before the people in local
option elections; therefore. be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of
this organization that every member
in this state make it his business to
employ union help and to promote to
the limit of his ability the sale of
union goods.
Resolved, That we recommend that
such employees as are now in our en-
plOy that are as Yet not affiliated with
the Hotel and Restaurant Employees
Alliance and Bartenders' Information
al league Of this state affiliate with
their respective craft organizations on
or before Jan. !, 1917.
Resolved, That the members of this
organization pledge themselves indi-
vdually and collectively to deal only
with those firms who are contributing
members Of their own respective ma
tiOnal, state and local organizations
whose representatives carry cards of
membership therein.
UphOIds Work of Auxiliary.
Your committee on resolutions
would be at this time remiss in its
duty and its fealty to the OTganiZa-
ton, if it failed to bring before this
convention a resolution showing the
appreciation Of the work done by the
Mutual Assistance society, and the ad- |
vantages resulting therefrom to the !
members of this association.
We therefore beg leave to submit |
the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Mutual Assist |
ance Society of Illinois, as at present /
controlled and operated, is entitled to /.
our highest commentator 1t has |
proven beyond controversy it's eficien- /
cy and ability to furnish indemnity to /
all members and automatically their /
landlords and bondsmen at cost with |
out profit.
Resolved. further, That we advise /
and urge upon all members of this or
ganizatiOn to at once avail themselves /
OF the advantages and protection al
forded them by the Mutual Assistance 4
Society of Illinois,
Resolved, That we heartily approve |
of the wise administration of the pres
ident and secretary of this association
and their official family for their eff
cient work in the interests of retail
license holders in the state Of Illinois.
Believing that the members of our
association who are not delegates to
this convention, as well as all liquor
dealers throughout the state, should
be made acquainted with the proceed
ings of this convention; therefore,
be ID
Resolved. That the officers of this
association be instructed to have the
proceedings OF this convention printed
in the Champion of Fair Play and the
same distributed to all liquor dealers
within the state Of Illinois
Resolved, That We extend to the
mayor and members OF the Rock Is
land Liquor Dealers Protective Asso-
citation OF Illinois, TO the press and
general public, our thanks for the
hearty reception and general hospitaH-
ties and entertainment extended TO US
while in Rock Island
Resolved, That the thanks OF this
are due and hereby tender
I'd to our national president, Neil {
Bonner, who has travelled so many :
miles to be with us, for his highly in :
structive and interesting address, and
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