Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-05-31

by personal, as distinct from political, considera-
tions, in the selection of candidates for office?
A.-The men enjoy more intimate acqualnt-
ance with the candidates, and for that reason I
believe are more influenced by personal considera-
tons than women.
O. 5.-What is their influence as regards polit-
cal corruption, and generally what moral effect (if
any have they had on the tone of politics?
A.-Political corruption was in politics before
women were allowed to vote, and no doubt will al
ways exist to greater or less extent. The infu-
ence, however, of the women of Wyoming has al
ways been on the side of good government and
dishonest politicians have been made to feel that
their methods were not approved 1t is an ad,
mitted fact that the women vote for the most ca
pable and upright citizens.
@. 6.-Do women appear anxious to press the
claims of their sex to larger share of official en-
ployment?
A-Single women do, but wives and mothers
prefer their husbands and sons.
@. do women take an interest in (1) local,
(2) territorial, (3) federal politics, which caa be
traced to female suffrage?
A-This depends on the intelligence of the
woman. Certainly greater interest is manifested
in all political affair than if woman suffrage did
not exist
@. 8.-Do women attach any great Importance
to the suffrage, and would they generally resent
any proposal for its repeal?
A.-Ihere are now more women who would re-
sent any proposition to take away the right of
suffrage that would have voted for It's bestowal at
the beginning.
O. 9.-What influence, if any, has the political
equality of the sexes exercised on family life and
the view with which the marriage tie is regarded?
A.-Men as rule think no less of their wives
because they enjoy equal rights; and have yet to
learn of any separation on that account. In most
instances, it is preferred that the men should hold
the public Offices; but there is no reason why
women should not hold such offices as they are ca
able of filling. They, no doubt would be equally
willing to share their earnings. The office Of
county superintendent of schools has been fire.
quently held by women; and they have filed &C
ceptaby the offices of jurors, justice of the peace,
deputy county clerks, and deputy clerk of the dis
trict courts.
O. 1O.-On what issues and on what occasions
have women affected, directly or indirectly, the
course of Wyoming legislation?
A.-Our Territory is yet in its infancy; legisla-
ton has mostly been directed to stock interests,
land, water rights, etc. When the time comes to
legislate on moral questions, womans influence
will be felt.
O. 1l.-Can you give any further information
tending to show the advantages or disadvantages
OF female suffrage to the Territory of Wyoming?
A.-The good that will be accomplished by fe-
male suffrage depends on the uses made of it for
good and not for evil. 1t is my firm conviction
that the effect of female suffrage has been to ee-
vate the women of Wyoming. They appreciate in
most instances the rights of citizenship, and are
likely to teach their children to be loyal to the
government, the laws of which are founded upon
principles of right and justice. Men and women
may differ, but all can be equally good have not
the least doubt.
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