New-York tribune., 1919-05-13

to bring about the adoption Of the ma
tional amendment obtaining a two
thirds vote in both houses of Congress
and ratification by three-fourths of
the states, when the other side had the
advantage Of position, why should we
be alarmed now when the amendment
is part of the Constitution and they
will have to get the two-thirds and
three-fourths before they can get it
out? How can they hope to induce
thirty-six states to ratify a repeating
amendment when thirty-two states are
already dry by state action and when
every test of public sentiment in dry
states has shown that the people re-
gard it with more and more favor the
longer they live under it?"
Declines Debate Challenge
Mr.. Anderson pooh ,poohed Repre-
sentative Haskclls idea of having
Congress by resolution direct that his
proposed repeating amendment, pro-
vided it is submitted, be put up for
ratification at popular referendums in
the states instead of by the Legislat-
ures. He declared that another con-
stltutional amendment establishing
that method would have first to be
adopted
The Anti-Saloon League head also
let it be known he did not favor ac-
ceptance of the challenge issued by
the Association Opposed to National
Prohibition for debate between one
OF Its spokesman and representative
Of the "drys," preferably William ].
Bryan.
Il do not think" he said, "it would
be wise for us to furnish the vets
that degree of responsibility and TO
set the stage for them to preach sedi-
ton"
Haskell Feels Confident
Mr.. Haskell said yesterday that he
would introduce his repeating and ref
erendum resolutions next Monday, the
opening day of the extra session Of
Congress. He added that he felt con-
ildent Of his ground, both from the
legal aspect of his contention and con-
cerning the chances of his resolutions
being adopted by Congress.
The Association Opposed to National
Prohibition claimed in a statement is
sued yesterday that there has been q
marked revulsion of sentiment among
residents of the rural districts since
thelr eyes have been opened to the
TACT that the amendment puts the ban
on the mere possession of hard cider.
wine and other alcoholic beverages. as
we'll as their sale.
The statement follows:
Since the Internal Revenue Rureau
sent out warning as to the penalties
10 whlch ali persons making intoxicat-
ing beverages at home will be subject
FARMERS throughout the country are be-
ginning to see that nationwide prohi-
bltlon will affect them in a way thew
had not hitherto fully realized. The
houseWlfe who has been putting awav
a httie home made wine every wear
from grapes she gathered with her own
nahos from the home garden, and the
aarmer aa1 who has been squeezing enough
apples from his own orchard to law
aslde a family jug of cider, are be-
ginning to realize that they will be
just as guilty Of violating the law as
the oootlegger or blind tiger.
Homemade Wine Barred
"rhe matter has been left to tbe No.
partment Of Justice for decision A.
slstant Attorney General Frierson. who
mas charge of enforcement, is quoted
as having said that the Department of
justice does not advise the public nc
to what is legal and what is not leqai
lhat is a question upon which eyerv
person must seek legal advice. Tho
department of Justice merely advises
tne otner departments of government
wnen It's opinions are asked, and also
SENDS instructions to the District At
torneys.
""On homemade products other than
clder, such as the so-called dry beer
dandelion wine, elderberry vine, black
berry wine, etc., the Revenue Depart
ment is instructing it's agents that
every person who produces any OF
THESE beverages is operating a still on
wnlch he is liable for taxes, and if he
lalls TO report the same to the Rev
enue Department that person may be
subject to heavy fine"