New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-03
PROTEST OF ALBANY ANTS"
THEY URGE EIGHT REASONS AGAINST STRIKING
THE WORD MALE" FROM THE
CONSTITUTION.


CONSTITUTION.
Albany. May 2-The following resolutions have
been adopted by the women Of this city. who are
protesting against striking the word male" from
the Constitution of New-York State:
TO the Constitutional Convention OF the State OF
New-York
Gentlemen: We the undersigned women OF the
State Of New-York respectfully demonstrate against
the imposition OF political duties upon women. and
beg to present TO your honorable body this brief
statement OF the which compel US to urge
our earnest request that the proposal to strike
Oh; the word male in the constitutional qualihca-
ton Of voters in the State of NewYork may not
prevail
"First-The theory that suffrage IS natural right
Is mistaken and false. 1t Is and always has been A
political privilege. granted by the Government to
the governed The very fact Of this petition proves
that the people who make up the Government of
this country may extend or restrict the power 10
vote. as 1t has been from time to time granted.
modified withheld grounds Of public adj
vintage or expedency.
Second-There is no reason why the privi-
iege should be extended to women in this
country for any protection or preservation OF their
rights. Whatever may be urged In England, or
Whatever may have been urged in America half
century ago. 1t cannot be doubted that women arc
absolutely and abundantly protected now under the
vance has been secured by the votes OF men
Thrd-The true application OF the term taxation
Without representation Is not that every taxpaye.
should vote but that such representation should be
assured will give to every property holder the
Protection Of his or her property and rights The
male voters Of America have generously repre-
sen,ed women that they have to-day degree Of
pfotection to their personal property far beyond
nat which IS given to men.
Fourth-The evil effects Of unqualified universal
outrage are already So serious and widely felt
nat II would only increase the danger which men
scss our free institutions to-day 10 enlarge the
saHrage by an increase OF voters similarly I'M
., Ffth-The temptation TO corruption In buying
sae votes OF large numbers Of uneducated women.
s.lA no fixed political principles and entirely ir
,eesPonsioe. would be enormous. 1t is felt fact
yut the Intelligent and incorruptble voters. and
s sais same tendency would undoubtedly swell the
"s.mS ,er OF the worst class at the polls.
oMth-The granting or the privilege TO vote
~ ne canvass. the entrance into the arena of what
saiIed practical politics. for all which things
m momen are excluded not by law. but by their do
ana vsuc duties. their temperament their instincts
en1 preferences
the senyenth-Placing of this power and privilege in
10 hands OF women would mean their exposure
~, v.v,nnicts and contests for which their whole
than training and character absolutely UNIT
The r,n ns much as they are untitled for service In
s..Iltia, the police or the fire departments.
IN nsntn-The relation between men and women
H.. aatters or government, which now rests upon
conr,Nrons and growing sentiment OF chiva.ry and
and r,y, would be rudely disturbed. and antagonism
take wairy 10Th In families and In society would
and ,sSaen PAGES 10 the discomfort OF both sexes
especial detriment Of the best interests of