The Iola register., 1891-04-17

man is the queen of home, and this an
tagonism would destroy the spirit of
chivalry which grows out of our present
relation. Texas is very liberal in her
laws concerning women. We have
secured TO married woman all her sepa-
rate rights, and whenever a woman
comes into court every man Is arrayed
on her side. l do not object on the
ground of her lack OF capacity, and all
that goes to their broader education /
am willing to concede; but the ballot |
do not believe would contribute to her
own best goOd.
Senotor Sanders Of Montana, RI am
for woman's suffrage and have always
voted for that sort of government which
TennySon describes as broad, based
upon the peoples will.
Senator Casey of North Dakota, R.
l am entirely in favor, but so many
women object that fear it would not be
accepted If offered. But would gladly
abide by majority vote of the women
of my state a. TO their desire in the
matter.
Senator Hoar-I never interview.
Senator Wilson of Iowa, like Senator
Hoar, did not interview on such sub
jects.
Senator Allison of Iowa, RI have
no objection in the world to woman
suffrage.
Governor Gear of Iowa. RI am op-
posed to it because my wife and daugh-
ters are opposed. 1t is not a woman's
business.
Mr.. Funston of Kans, r. Throwing up
both hands and crying in loud voice.
I am for woman not only having that
but everything else on earth.
Mr.. Crisp of Georgia, D.. ,(smiling and
bOwinpg)-Why-ah--I-I-prefern not to
talk
Senator Pierce of North Dakota, R.
am not opposed. If they want to vote,
God bless 'em let them vote. ] once ve-
toed a so called bill to confer suffrage
upon them which passed the Dakota
legislature, but it was fraud, and was
vetoed, as l distinctly stated, for other
reasons, and not because it conferred
suffrage. do not say would cham
piOn woman suffrage, but certainly do
not desire to oppose it.
Senator John j. Ingalls,. Kansas, R.
have no personal objection: but my
mother, my wife and my daughters
don't want to vote. They are reprsen-
tative women of the world to me. and
until they change their opinion shall
not change mine, | am opposed TO
the sixteenth amendment because there
are alrCddy enough votes suppressed in
the south. l don't wish to prcciFitate
into national sutferage i mass OF ignOr-
ant female votes in the south.
Senator Pettigrew. Sotuh Dakota. L.
j have always favored it, and voted for
it in the Dakota legislature fifteen years
ago. 1t failed in South Dakota because
women were Indifferent. When they
want it they will get it.
Senator CullOm of Illinois. RI have
always been in favor OF it. Women
have as good right 10 vote and hold Off
ice as we have.
Senator Allen of Montana, RI have
no objections. What objection could
there be.
Mr.. HanshrOugh, Senator-elcct from
North Dakota, R.-You are too sudden.
| prefer not TO answer. That is a very
weighty question. The Suffrage women
broke the Riggs House elevator, and
do not feel especially agreeable toward
them. Give me time on this.
Mr.. johnson of North Dakota R.who
defeated Mr.. Hansbrough for the house
| have no objection at present, though
voted against it sixteen ycVrs ago in the
Iowa legislature. But in the coustitu-
tiOnal convention of North Dakota
went on record not only as asking that
women vote on all school questions but on
all municipal matters Is well. | would .
be willing to abide BY a vote of the wo-
men, that is, of all the women OF the
state. Mr.. johnson who is a scandaHa- |
Wan resents Mr.. Blackwcll's charge
that but for foreigners suffrage would |
have carried in North Dakota.
Senator Plumb, Kansas. R.-Sudden |
changes in elective franchise should be |
made with care. We should build on
eperience by trying municipal govern
ment first. | want to know whether it |
is to be . vital force, a real moral and |
factor. | would only be |
willing to submit ii to !; vote of the |
people.
Senator Mitchell of Oregon. RI am
Dn record as having voted for that |
amendment TO, the constitution OF the |
United States.
Mr.. Kane, delegate from Utah. D.
We had woman suffrage for years and !
it made the polling place respectable.
It elevated women in her own eyes All |
in the estimation OF her fellow men. 1t |
worked admirably for fourteen years. |
They grasred public questions as read
ily as did men and the general tendency |
IS for good. The south opposes woman
suffrage because it is unacQuainted |
with its practical results. Women |
think with as much force and clearness
is men. Their brains contain fully as
much gray matter.
Senator de Bois of Idaho, R-It is
with US purely local question We
object because it would admit the
Mormon women who would cast a full
yOte under the direction of the Mormon
,hurch. while gentle women would
stay al home. My objection is not on
account OF any so-called incapacity.
Mr.. Thompson of Ohio, R.-Don't
hink it best for women. Men ard
women have separate duties. II women
-ote, duties must BE- reciprocal and men
20 into the kitchen and nursery. I'm
Wiling to leave it to the women OF my
tate. for Ohio women are a mighty
ensible lot of ladies.
Mr.. Kennedy of Ohio, Rim preju
Iced against this suffrage business but
ny wife is boss at home.
Senator Harris Of Tennessee. D.-Mv
objections are too numerous to men,
ion. am opposed tOw0,nen unseXing
themselves. But no more earnest al
'ocate lives than myself for opening the
IOors to all professions and occupations.
80, l would not be willing to leave it
o a vote Of the women Of my state. !
yOuldnt have women vote under any
circumstances or for anything. Put
hat as strong as possible.
FLORENCE HUNTLEY.