Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-21
FROM THE CAPITAL
9astncntien over the Passage Of the
"eman suffrage Riii - Detngs OF
the Legislature. and other Items Of
interest,"

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OLYMPIA. Nov. -. fss.,
Before dark this evening the ringing
OF bells and firing of cannon proclaimed
to all the people of this city and the sur
rounding country that it vas time Il
prepare for the grand ratification meet
ing announced to take place at Coium
bia Hall fsv hours later. Boats anC
trains had brought number Of visitor.
and friends of the woman suffrag
measure. WHO desired to be present OF
this important occasion.
/ By half past seven the hall was full
bit still the crowd continued till all the
/ standing room was occupied aud the
ante rooms were filled TO OVERLOOKING
Mrs A. 5. Duniway. Vice President OF
the NATIONAL WoIsan Suffrage Associ-
( ton, called the meeting 10 order. aud
after piano duet by Mrs. Shoecraft
/ and Miss Ostrander, she introduced as
/ the first speaker
JUDGE ORANGE JACOBS.
The Judge stated that be had only
come TO celebrate the occasion, and had
not expected TO be called upon to speak.
he said that he was, and had been for
many years, an advocate and friend of
equal suffrage. He said that MANY
feared the enfranchiseuent of one mil
lion ignorant slaves would have n de-
moraIiZing effect upon the nation, bat
such had not proved the case. The Gov
eminent had gone on and prospered Just
as though the negro had never been
given the ballot, and he had no fears
that the enfranchisement of wouan
would change the processes Of nature at
all. DE thought these processes would
go right on In the future as in the past.
Cows will give milk and grass will grow
IN the meadows just as green as il did
before the passage of the Woman Saf-
fraae bill. Unlike the poor ignorant
freedman, woman comes with iudg-
ment, conscience, intelligence and
knowledge of the Government and its
affairs, and nothing is to be feared from
her. No one has right to say how she
will vote. Women generally have strong
convictions of right and justice, and
that she will exercise her new duty with
intelligence and judgment is foregone
conclusion.
The next speaker introduced was
GOVERNOR WILLIAM A. NEWELL.
The Governor said this was proud
occasion for mankind, and he was proud
to be the Governor of Washington Ter
fitory on this great occasion. BY the
passage OF this just measure the Terri
tory has taken great step in advance,
and that he would ever be found ready
to do everything in his power to elevate
and advance the interests of his fellow
men and women.
Next on the list was Judge b. F. Dem
son of Vancouver, who had come over
in L.
said We have met here this evening
to commemorate one of the greatest
events in the history of the Territory,
ana he considered it almost providen-
tial that we are blessed with such no
BILE Governor. The Judge said he was
waiting for the day when jnstice to the
noble women of America will be done in
every State in TIE Union, and he thought
that day was not very far distant. The
great principle of equal rights under
the law was not confined to any particu-
lar society, but extends all over our
broad land, from ocean to ocean. This
action by the Legislature of Washing
ton Territory is a forerunner of events
yet to come, on the principle that COM
ing events cast their shadows before
them, and it is my wish that the oldest
man in this house may live to see the
coronation day. l came not here to
make a speech, but would have walked
all the way from Vancouver to Olympia
Through the mud to attend this grand
ratification, and l feel fully repaid for
coming.
MRS. SToRR
Was next introduced, and recited
John Greenleaf Whittier's poem, "The
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transposed to suit the occasion.
Mr.. Edmiston, member of the Coun-
Gil, was next introduced, and delivered
speech on reformers and reforms,
showing that the woman suffrage
movement was gaining ground rapidly,
| and bearing fruit much more rapidly
| than any other great reform ever
| started.
Mrs. Duniway read letters and tel
egrams of congratulation from Hon.
hos. H. Brents, our delegate in Con
gress; Hon. M. q. George, member of
Congress from Oregon; Roger s. Greene,
Chief Justice of Washington Territory;
Mrs. Sarah B.Yesler, one of the heaviest
| women taxpayers in Washington Ter
ritory; Hon. w. II. White, of King
County; Rev. L. l.. Elliott, of Portland,
and several others.
| Mr.. Copely, who introduced the bill
in the House, then made some pointed
remarks. He said the work of reform
had Just commenced, and the friends
of equal rights must not lay by their
armor, but must organize and work to-
gether to carry out the principles in
volved in the great work before them.
He said: 81 hope and trust that each of
you will take a lively interest, and make
an effort to carry on this great reform.
the like of which has never been wit
messed IN the United States"
| The president of the evening then in
troduced w. s. Duniway, editor of the
! Nesc Northeast, as one of her neglected
boys. He said he had come from Port
land to take part in the ratification and
celebration over the passage of the
Woman Suffrage Bill; measure he
had advocated from his youth. He adj
vised young men and young women to
pail together, to make this Government
purer and better than it has ever been.
He would be proud to march up to the
polls with his best girl, and be still
| prouder of her should he vote for bad
men, il she would kill the effect of his
ballot with her own.
Next on the program was piano and
violin duet by Prof. w. H. Roberts ant
Master Leon Sinnard, which was heart
lily enjoyed.
BY way of variety, Mrs. Duniway
called on Mr.. Landrum, who opposed
the passage of the bill. On taking tn,
stand Mr.. Landrum was warmly ap
plauded. He said now that the measur'
had passed he felt satisfied, and wa
perfectly willing to give the women |
trial. "lf you use ii WE'LL said he, IVY
will leave il in your hands; If not, ant
You abuse it, when we frame our Stat
Constitution we'll leave you out" IGraa
Applause.
Mr.. Besserer then read a short, hu
merous address in favor of and indors
inc the measure. "Five years ago,
said he, 81 openly opposed the measure
bat as / investigated 1t further | foun'
| was wrong, and for time was on tn
fence, bat finally fell over on the sid
of equal rights. Ny friends accuse,
me of being inconsistent: but referre
them to the old maxim, that a wise ma
may change his views; fool never does
: This being the case, they said must b
full OF wisdom, and my name be Solo
mon" Applause.
Other speakers followed in the fo
, lowing order: Mr.. Stitzeg, who rejoice
over the success of the measure, an
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