Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 126, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 June 1918 — WILSON OPPOSES FURTHER PROHIBITION LAWS NOW- [ARTICLE]

WILSON OPPOSES FURTHER PROHIBITION LAWS NOW-

Washington, June 4.—President Wilson today declared bis opposition to further prohibition legislation until it is necessary to conserve foodstuffs in a letter to Senator Sheppard of Texas. A House bill amendment would prevent .expenditure of $6,000,000 unless the President prevents use of grain for alcoholic liquors.