The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-06-12


1t purpose to adhere the ideals of the League
in not being directly law-cnforcing machine yet we
purpose to cooperate with and secure through the reg
larly constituted authorities a vigorous enforce
ment OF the prohibition laws of this state
To this end we recommend the policy OF the
Superintendent in his report and believe the methods of
mass meetings and press reports behavior OF law
enforcing officials to be timely and salutary.
Cooperation
The triumpha march of prohibition in this state and
nation is due the faithful ministers and churches who
have given the Anti-Saloon League Wlolehearted CO.
operation. We put in words gratitude
to such churches and pastors who yearly open their pull
pit for thorough presentation OF cause, but is
surprising comment upon the development OF work
to note what complacency and almost Indifference many
churches showing today in this the most critical
period OF fight for we must recognize that complete
victory is still ahead of u.s. In communities where the
law IS enforced and the evils of the open saloon have
largely vanished churches seem to have fallen
asleep far this great is concerned The sal
walton OF movement is in the church lie OF the
smaller communities the medun-sized cities as well as
the smaller The fight will be lost in the great
cites if the small towns fail The hour demands
militant missionary spirit of very high grade
We, therefore, earnestly urge the clergy in medium
sized communities awaken this peril that is hard
upon us and open their pulpts for day year in
which the Anti-Saoon League representative shall have
warm welcome. \ re-alignment of our forces is I'M
peratively demanded There must be new awakening
all along the line The keymen in this situation are the
clergy
Likewise appeal to the pastors and church leaders
in our larger communities. Our cause is such as to
demand constant annual hearing in the largest presence
of Gods people assembled for worship. The financial
cooperation is the fruit of this fundamental thing
We mplore the pastors in larger communities open
their pupits at least each year representa-
tves for the report of progress. Manfestly
is lost unless have the continued sacrcal financial
cooperation OF the churches However our appeal is
not first for funds but rather for the presence, the
prayers and the personal cooperation of the people of
God. Nevertheless not go forward
victories and go to conquests without the
financial support We appeal to the pastors OF the
to take practical view of this problem.
Finances
The treasurer's report for this year shows a goody
gathered and expended in work for the past
year, but there is marked diminuon of funds as conf
pared with former years. This situation demands
full attention
this League namely, the Executive Committee, care
full administration of state League keeping
reasonably within the bounds of the assured income.
1t is possible desirable that this large body of
state Trustees any executive charge. This in
the person and the office of the Superintendent
However this Board feels justified in laying down
policy of conservative financial management in enrust-
ing the work of this body to the Executive Committee
and the state Superintendent Such reorganization in
office and field forces and methods of work that will
assure such conservative manageme must also be
trusted to the Executive Committee and the state SUI
perntendent. We believe that all persons concerned
will recognize the necessity for and the reasonableness
of such
Public Officials