The New York herald., 1921-11-08
HAYNES SEES NATION
ALLYINC With DRYS
Apathy Giving Way to an
Aroused Sentiment for
Prohibition
PRESS ALSO CHANGED
Severer Sentences Are Be-
ing Imposed as Juries
Grow Less Hostile.

In Washington, covering the methods !
and manner in which the enforcement |
laws are being administered and OBJ
served in many States of the Union.
The report is divided into two parts, |
one dealing with States that report |
improved jury conditions. and the
other dealing with the cooperation OF
officials and the attitude OF the press.
The report says that apathy on the
part Nce stfle citizenry generally toward
enforcement has been succeeded by an
aroused, crystallized sentiment, re-
fected by strong newspaper support
and proffered aid OF influential busi-
ness and professional men. Several
States report increased activity on the
part of State, county and municipal
officials. expeditions handling Of cases
by courts, severer sentences and more
responsive juries.
AS proof Of the value OF enforcement
the report says that jails and work.
houses have been closed in the follow
ing places: Columbus. o.: Norwalk. o..
birmingham, Milwaukee, Allegheny
colnty, Pa. Fond du Lac, Wis. Peoria,
H.; Schley county, Ca, Dwight, III.
Rockport No.. Ipswich, Mass; Lowell
Taunton. Newburyport and Fitchburg,
Mass. Covington, Ky. Douglas county,
Mimi, and Winnebago county, MINI.
Reports by States.
Under the heading States reporting
Improved jury conditions the report
Gays:
''Kentucky-verdicts of guilty above
nominal.
'Maryland-Juries impartial and in
most instances convictions where evil
dence is Justified.
Observation-Disclosures of federal juries
all that could reasonably be expected.
"Nebraslxa-Attitude OF juries uni
ferrniy good and day not far distant
when convictions in any court. where
evidence substantiates, can be counted
upon.
s'1llinois--So far as federal courts are
concerned. when a case Is presented for
trial. juries invariably bring in verdicts
uf guilty.
Observation-Disclosures of federal and
state jurles leaning toward enforce
tnent with decided victories at Me-
ridian and Aberdeen.
.Oklahoma-Attitude Of juries beyond
complaint.
Oregon--In practically all cases. espe-
cially in federal courts. where PROOF
justified successful termination has
been the nearly uniform outcome and
heavier fines and Jail sentences are be-
ing given. :.
"Arkansas-Attitude of juries is t.
enforce all LIQUOR violations, and there
is no trouble in securing convictions.
'North Carolina-Juries especially
favorable and offenders given from
three to six months on chain gang or
in Jail
.aTexas-Juries in sympathy with Vol
stead Act as much or more so than any
state in the Union.
"Arizona-Juries In Federal and state
courts responsive to public sentiment.
Wisconsin--Generally speaking. juries
treating violations same spirit as other
violations In some Instances ex-saloon-
keepers sitting on juries have returned
yerdicts OF guilty"
Change I'm Press Noted.
The report has this to say of CO.
operation Of officials and the attitude
OF The press:
"Texas - United States Attorneys.
Governor, Adjutant General, Ranger
Captains, Sheriffs and Chiefs OF Police
cooperating in every possible way.
Press eager and anxious to enlighten
citizens and instruct just what the law
means.
"Arizona-County and State officials
active. Press generally favorable.
south Carolna--Courts show tend
ency toward stricter enforcement. At
titude OF press good.
"Tennessee-Atttude OF press favor
able.
North Dakota-Press glad 20 give
helpful publicity.
'Delaware--Conditions very encour-
aging state and county officials express
willingness to cooperate and give every
assistance possible. Press, until recently
neutral now coming out strong for en-
forcement
"ArSansas-Governor and Attorney
General cooperating TO the fullest extent
Press of entire State of great help and
cooperation for law enforcement.
"Montana--Atttude of press mate
rally changed and more favorably in
cIined toward enforcement.
Observation-Disclosures offered CO.
operation Of entire State polio force
Mayors OF Philadelphia and Pittsburgh
have offered similar cooperation. Marked
difference in attitude OF press since visit
OF Commissioner.
"Ohio--Best Of cooperation between
state and Federal prohibition officials.
Ninety-flve per cent Of press favorable
"Misslssippi--Al officials cooperating
ond ttitude Of press changed consider
ably in our favor.
"Oregon--Press uudualifiedly hostile
10 offenders and advocate strict enforce
nient Heavier fines and jail sentences
being given b. courts.
New Jersey--Pspers outsposen in
uphclding Eighteenth Amendment.
Nebraska of press rener-
ally good and officials generally cooper
ating
S"Illinois--Markcd resul,s through in
function proceedings. 200 OF which hnve
been made permanent and 800 now pend
Ing.
s"Iowa--sate courts giving limit OF The
law. Press In sympathy with enforce
nent.
"Conrecticut--Coop on part o.
entire State police. Chiefs Of Police ond
Mayors. as well as Sheriffs. Press most
decidedly for law enforcement
Kentucky--Excelent cooperation on
part OF State county and municipal Off
ciais. Movement OF whiskey By truck
practically eliminated. Presses very ia
vorable.
"Maine-Pronounced change in atti-
ttide OF violators. who are exceedingly
cautious and taking no chances"
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