The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12
a Vote OF THANKS.

have been requested to voice the senti-
ments of many Memphis women, in an
expression Of sincere gratitude to the editor
of The APPEAL. do so with more pleasure
than 1 could possibly express. For years
he has stood the loyal friend of woman, and
ably advocated every phase Of her progress,
for equal education for the boy and the girl
up to equal political representation for the
man and the woman. And no journal on
the continent has done more for womanhood
than THE MEMPHIS APPEAL True, we have
some very able journals, edited expressly
for the advocacy Of equal rights, but their
subscription lists are composed almost ex-
clusively Of men and women who believe in
the doctrine; while THE APPEAL is, in the
main, read by opposers of the equal rights
of women. The constant and wonderful
increase in its circulation and the many
converts made by its able editorials is proof
positive that brave and honest journalist
can say Just what he thinks, without fear or
| favor and without even damaging his sub
scription list.
The friends with whom have talked, and
at whose request tender this vote of thanks
TO Mr.. Heating, also concur with me in the
opinion that II is high time for us TO follow
where he has so bravely led the way. AL
though the doctrine of equal rights has
many supporters in Tennessee, yet we have
never had an Equal Rights Association or
ganized in the State. That Is largely the
reason why most people think the theory
has no followers in the State save few
incurable onnks. Organize one association,
and Others will quickly follow, and the
aggregate membership will be useful eye
opener to our mutual friend Of the Nash
willie american, as well as to some other
journalists nearer home.
Equal rights can only be obtained through
legislation, and no efficient legislation can
be obtained without organization. Unor
gnnized public sentiment is a mob; organ
lied sentiment Is an army, trained, differed
drilled, and provided with rations, arms and
ammunition. For centuries the laborcr hn:
been sending up "a great, an exceeding bit
ter cry" against the expressions OF capital
and monopoly. With what RESULT None
save giving the newspapers something e
talk about. Why are the politicians OF TO
day paying such Difference TO the views and
wishes OF the workingmen? Verify, because
the Knights Of Labor are afold. And by
the same token these true knights Of the
nineteenth century have plank In theil
platform declaring for equal wages FOL
equal work equally well DONE" and another
demanding the ballot In the working
womans hand as the only means Of enforc
ingit. And, II mistake not, the gentlemen
composing the Land and Labor Club are als'
believers In the same. doctrine. And thi
leads me TO ask: Don't the leaders OF TIN
Land and Labor Club or some Of the Knight
OF Labor assemblies, feel inclined 10 tende
the use OF hall in order that all our citi
zens who believe In the just and righteous
doctrine Of fair play, and an equal chance II
the battle OF life for Adam and for Eve, MAJ
meet and organize for aggressive and educa
tional work. In company with the friend
by whose request | ask the question. q
pause for reply" Yours for equal rights
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