LAUNCHING OF A NEW PARTY.
THE first national assembly of the Christian Political Union, the result of a conference held in Chicago in December, convened in Rock Island, Ill., May 1. As a preliminary to deciding whether to organize a political party, the convention discussed the theme, "The Principles of Christ; Shall We Apply Them in Concrete Form to State and National Government through a Christian Political Union or Party?" The convention answered the question in the affirmative by unanimous vote. The name "United Christian Party" was adopted in place of "Christian Political Union." Dr. Silas C. Swallow, of Harrisburg, Pa., and John G. Hooley, of Chicago, were nominated as candidates for President and Vice-president of the United States. The platform adopted declares for— The abolition of laws which require a desecration of the Sabbath, authorize unscriptural marriage and divorce, and encourage the sale of liquors as a beverage. Equal rights for men and women. Arbitration as against war. Government ownership of public utilities. Election of President and Vice-president and United States Senators by direct vote of the people. —Union Signal.