South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-08
(Special Correspondence)

The success of the Pussyfoot movement in America
hopes prohibitioniss that their ideal
of a dry world may be realized.
With this object in view the Pussyfooters are to
launch almost Immediately a worldwide campaign
with Britain the first objective.
Scotland. doubt. OF the coming into force
Of the Local Veto Act in May is to be made the chief
movement will be used to make an early capture" of
Scottish stronghold
The first country to be attacked will be Great Britain
which. in the words Of the special subcommittee OF
Anti-SaloOn league, is the keystone OF the worlds
liquor traffic arch without prohibition In the British
Isles world prohibition becomes mere dream re-
ports the committee. with prohibition in the British
Isles worlds prohibition is inevitable"
DESIGNS OF PUSSYFOOT.
Thus is the full extent of the designs of the Pussy
revealed world the ultimate
go9l OF the prohibtionsts, and a subduing agent
Britain IS regarded indispensable for the at
ainment OF that end The whole force of millions of
pounds money literature. the untirng eff
forts OF hundreds workers will be let
the British Isles in very short time.
There is no doubt whatever OF the ability of the
Antialoon league to raise the money The Protestant
churches United recently pledged them
selves 10 furnish twice $50 600 600 The workers are
ready. literature ready. a few weeks
league will open its world headquarters at Wash
ingon whence it will direct operations in practically
every country the world from Scotland (Which
garded a. the key to the British Isles) TO Japan
II japan should adopt national prohibition, Mr.
Cherrington the head OF the world-organ
zaton it would have profound effect in the entire
east A successful fight for prohibition in Scotland.
followed by successful fight in Australia and South
Africa. would have tremendous effect the future
policy of the British empire
Scottish Meeting.
The World league against alcoholism hold
international meeting" in Scotland which will be
present the leaders OF the AntisaloOn League
of America including Wynne Wheeler general counsel
the league: DR.. Howard Russell. joint president
and Dr. F. a. Baker. member of the executive com
Their function will be mainly 10 coach local
temperance leaders the Anti-Saloon peculiar
OF strategy for IL is not their intention 10 appear
IN the lmelight themselves but TO work through
perance societies already existence scotland the
chief these will be the Scottish Permissive Bill and
emperance associations; in ENGLAND the United King
fba Covn TIE
league. the Strength of Britain movement But
the methods and the money from the super
I'VE MEAN BUSINESS"
Left Jones, the president Of the United Kingdom
Alliance stated that hopes We're entertained that
prohibition would become reality in this country
time between and 1910. The
began earlier than in Great Britain and had required
century TO achieVe success Here the calpalsn or-
srated in the 'thirties We too hope within
century" MI Jones said I delighted that we are
getting into touch with America but this viii not lead
MS modify methods.
we are not present to get immediate prohi-
hton by statute. I convinced that 5
ing legislation OF this kind here unless the majority
Inc people in favor OF it, There is doubt
business II may be that in country like
with ugraned habits. the people will &c
10 see the advantages prohibition than the
newer countries but there can be little doubt that it is
that the viii take its active steps.
The Scottish local option campasn which is shortly
5ue - onnorune and the league MAJ, be expected 10
lend "A hand wherever it do effectively"
American advocates OF prohibition will not be
couraged 20 too much into the open during the
tonsts profit by their advice. their
experience knowledge. Mr.. w. +. Johnson who has
yet recovered from the operation neCesstated by
injury he received when struck in the by "a
missile thrown the end Of the students "PuSsyfoot
rag a present resting by the He is expected
"a 70 his work soon, and address meetings
When the campaign discred eNCisable liquor gets
fut swing By the way, IL is not likely that the
drink" Will ue used. The expression chiefly
favored by the Ant-Salcon league Is booze
TIE OPPOSITION.
Those who engaged IN the manufacture and sale
Of beer spirits Britain making prepare
tons 20 meet the threatened invasion. but the aim
organizations like the National Trade Defense associa
ton be show the public that the fight is not
much fight OF the trade, but OF the people.
There is 10 question Of $50 600 being subcribed
here TO counter the American money inform
cd II people want the facilities 20 obtain eXcisable
liquor continue and Dee reasonably extended be
yond the present drastic limitations they must take
interest in Toe has given them taste
OF what partial prohibition means and has not been
liked There are growing Indications that the interest
will not lackinE'
No fun disclosure Of The plans of the trade 10 De
made a present but "a start large output OF