The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-18
THE MICHIGAN PRESS.

accompanied by editorial comments
upon the same, both clippings and COM
ments purporting to give the true eondi-
ton of the Woman Suffrage cause in
that State. Never by any possibility,
however, do these unbiased (?) journal
lists publish an extract from one of the
vast majority of the Michigan papers,
that have taken such bold aud indie
pendent stand for right and justice.
One editor revels in delight at the dis
covery, that certain lady editor of
Michigan is opposed to the great clause
in the new Constitution, asserting that
no considerable portion of the women
of the State have asked for or desire the
privilege of voting. This, the express
sion Of the opinion of one woman, is
good so far as it goes, but We submit to
all, whether the hundreds of names that
have from time to time been attached to
petitions for Woman Suffrage, and the
handreds of dollars that have, during
the few months past, been subscribed
~ N-AN HeA9 VI SifN1hNA1f hoIo
not look as if considerable number
were in favor of the measure. We can
also assure our editor that the ''cause in
Michigan is being helped along" pro-
digiously sat this particular time" by
host Of able speakers and writers of
both sexes, and that two-thirds Of the
most influential newspapers in the State
are its avowed champions.
The possibility of defeat is, of course,
apparent to those who are laboring so
faithfully to secure victory. But even
though the opponents of justice may
triumph in this instance, her champions
will not be cast down, but will put forth
renewed effort TO secure the triumph,
which the future surely holds. The for
tresses of ignorance and prejudice may
hold out yet a little longer, but the hosts
of justice do not propose to abandon the
siege nor diminish the vigor Of their
assaults, until the dark stronghold
floats the flags, proclaiming ''uncondi-
tional surrender"
AS our brethren Of the opposition press
are so fond of quotations, we hope they
will appreciate the following:
Women do not want to votee 4 lady sixty
four years Of age, lately walked six miles TO at
tend a Woman Suffrage meeting.-fPaw Paw
True NortheTner.
Giles b. Stebbins has just returned
from fifteen meetings in Cass and Kala-
mazoo counties, all good, some large,
and all manifesting the best feeling. The
Netrs and Dispatch of Schoolcraft says :
Merrill Hall was filed with our most inteIll-
gent and respectable citizens, and all listened
with thoughtful attention and growing Interest
TO the able and eloquent address OF Mr.. Steb-
bins, the main points Of which were enforced
by argument and illustrated by anecdotes Tor
an hour and a half
Pretty lively times over ''dead ques-
tion.n
Oregon is not the only state where
editors fight the great question from am
bush. Witness the following:
The Grand Traverse HERALD is allou, the
only country paper in Michigan of any especial
note that has taken strong ground against
Woman Suffrage, and its editor, Hon. j. c.
I Leach, is well accustomed 10 public speaking
and is usually ever ready to speak upon any
question upon which he has made up his mind
as 10 It's merits. Knowing this, Mrs. Hazlott
on Tuesday last challenged the editor TO one,
two, three or half a dozen public discussions OF
{ the question OF Woman suffrage with her al
| such times and places in Michigan as would be
most convenient to the aforesaid editor. This
challenge Mr.. Leach respectfully but firmly
and positively refused TO accept. We think
I nothing more is needed 10 prove the weakness
of the arguments against Woman Suffrage than
the refusal Of one Of its strongest opponents,
| himself "a public speaker, 10 discuss the ques-
tion with one OF its advocates before an intelli-
gent audience.-lTraverse Eagle.
The following is from a journal that
one of the strongest opposition papers,
the Big Rapids Magnet, declares to be
Zone of the best weeklies i'm the State,
and well worth double its subscription
price"
The Lansing Republican," the Ypsilanti
Commercial" the Marshall Statesman -
and other influential Republican papers are
urging the endorsement OF the proposed
amendment to the Constitution extending the
ballot 10 women. Such a movement would be
in accordance with all that is glorious in the
history Of the Republican party. II would be
vital question, around which its members could
rally with the old-time enthusiasm OF Anti
slavery days. IL would give the party some
thing 10 live for, To fight for. II now lacks a
mission, and unless IL soon finds one, will dis
ntegrate. This question would give IL a mis-
sion not less grand than that IL started upon,
under the guidance of the Pathfinder, and vir-
tually accomplished in the election of A hraham
Lincoln. Il would do more than all things else
TO bring back to its ranks the many thousands
Of earnest men and women who have left the
party to seek one Of purer purposes and higher
aims-lGrand Rapids Post.
The Grand Haven Herald says:
Both our Michigan Senators, we are glad to
say, are in favor OF Woman Suffrage, also every
member OF the Supreme Court and nearly
every jurst in the State.
The Lakeside Weekly, of Muskegon,
says:
Michigan exchange is willing that women
should vote il they want to, but doesn't think
they want TO. nthis ease there can be no harm
In giving them the privilege.
The Cassopolis Democrat says:
The Woman Suffrage idea is rapidly gaining
momentum, and we expect before November
next TO behold Il a mighty power in the land.
The Detroit Commercial AdUcrtiser
says:
The friends Of Woman Suffrage are certainly
receiving the moral support OF the representa-
lives OF large CLASSES OF our fellow-citizens and
the signs OF the times should be very encourag-
ing 10 them.