The San Francisco call., 1895-05-21

gational Church delivered solemn prayer
1or the right guidance of the convention,
the audience listening reverentialIy and
attentively till the final amen.
"His Excellency the Governor" said
Mrs. Cooper again, addressing the con-
gress, rs, no doubt, attending the funeral
services OF our venerated first Governor,
Peter 81. Burnett. Hence. we shall be
disappointed in not having the welcome
OF his Excellency. But we shall not be
disappointed in having the welcome of the
Mayor Sutro."
Ihere was more applause as the
monarch OF the cliffs rose and bowed to
the storm OF greeting. He said:
Ladies: The pleasant duty and honor de.
yolve upon me to welcome you to the City OF
the Golden Gate-an honor in this case doubly
appreciated, as see assembled in this hall
women we me II from different parts of the, United
to the betterment of the human family.
Inc ar1stocracy of European countries dates
pacK 10 the dark ages, when Kings and Queens
9bsen sba1n mace Ia, nobemen OF free lances who had
iaIe Ior the purpose of utilizing their talent to
add strength and support to the throne
ras here In America we have allowed to be
reared an aristocracy of money-our railway
magnates men who have accumulated enor-
nous fortunes by chicanery and oppression,
anu py evil means corrupted our Government,
porations. ~ e-oA'
We ought to strive and develop in this coun-
tIy q d1nerent kind of aristocracy, that of
the brain, of worth, of intelligence and of adj
Vancement.
1--we take that standard we shall find gath
ereo IN this hall higher aristocracy than ever
tries of Europe.
Ihe participation of women (the mothers of
fun coming f generations OF men in the selec-
lion OF tnoSe who are to govern the country
will elevate the Nation and give a higher
standard to political affairs
women are endowed by nature with finer
tultive knowledge of character and are gener-
ally correct in their judgment
Deneve IN evolution; l think 1t part of
evolution that women, who thus far, in the
history OF the world, have been denied share
IN tne analrs OF government, should be per-
mltted to cast their ballots in favor OF puri-
neo anu improved administration which will
ton.
Nothing could well be worse than our pres
ent eil STATUS; political bosses, corruptly hand
ing the money-sacks OF corpora tions. rule and
debase our great country.
Let noble women step in and restore the
honesty, simplicity and patriotism OF the revo-
lutlonary fathers and all will be well.
see In this hall one woman Miss Anthony
whom more than quarter OF a century ago
nave nave seen, year after year, struggling with
to obtain the political rights of women, and
VINO mas pers1stently since and continuously
fought the battle of freedom, and wish espe-
clally to do her honor and welcome her and
welcome you all and hope that you will carry
to your homes kind and lasting recollections
OF your assembly in this City by the Golden
Gate.
II have the very great honor, now," said
Mrs. Cooper, stepping to the front of the
platform and grasping the hand of Miss
Anthony, 'sof introducing to this large
assemblage one who believe has done more
to lift up womanhood, to lift up humanity,
than any other living woman. This
l firmly believe. [ have the pleasure of in
Producing Miss Susan B. Anthony, who
will respond to the Mayors address Of vel
come.''
Loud handclappings almost drowned the
last words of the president, and as Miss
Anthony advanced the vast audience arose
as one person and wildly waved handker-
chiefs in the Chautauqua salute to the
white-haired grand old woman of the rights
of woman.
'Mrs. President, Mr.. Mayor and friends, !"