The record-union., 1895-02-07


70 per cent. Of the women were virtuous
and IS per cent. of the men were drunk
ards and gamblers. 1t was very evident
that she had never lived in his section of
country, or she would never have made
such an assertion with regard to the men.
She must have lived in San Franci SEQ,
where such things are posi- ole.
wyoming has been no gamer by
woman suffrage; why should California
expect to be? Why should the Legisla-
ture force this measure-ashed by only
minority of the women-down the throats
of the majority, who do not wish 10 bar
ter the rights and privileges they now
enjoy for mess OF pottage-to barter the
privilege OF reigning in the hearts and
homes of their husbands, and of being
accorded the respect and chivalric treat
Inent of the other sex for the empty
privilege of voting.
1t was noticeable that, while Spencer
and others had received liberal applause
from the women who occupied the seats
around the sides of the chamber, the
hearty applause that frequently greeted
Cutter and ensued at the close of his re-
marks came from the body of the House.
Bachman followed in witty speech
that fairly rose to oratory during some
portions of it and was loudly applauded.
lie SAID that he occupied the position of
free lance and WAS not bound by
the twenty nine commandments handed
down from the mountains by Dan Burns.
he was therefore free to speak as he
pleased. tie had listened with pleasure
to the words of the gentleman from
Lassen (Spencer) in his exhortation to
the young members of the House on
their prospects for salvation or damna-
tlon, politically. He was sorry 10 stand
up, presumably against such good people
as were here asking for this privilege.
This question should be referred to the
people, in his opinion. If he could have
his way, no woman not of age, and none
but women, should nave the privilege of
voting on 1t, and he did not fear for the
result-he was satisfied what would be
the verdict. He believed the question to
be considered was, what will be for tho
best good OF the State, and not simply
whether women should be allowed to
vote or not. Many people make a great
mistake. The franchise is not a right, as
many seem TO think, but privilege
The United States is the only country
where the people place woman on a
pedestal and look up to her. In other
countries she is degraded, considered un-
worthy OF notice, and is practically
slave. This Is the only country whore
she can walk abroad freely without dam
ger OF being insulted. Here she has safe
guards thrown around her by the chival-
rous instincts Of the American people.
DE stood here TO protect the interests of
his Wlte-as good a wife as man ever
had. She did not wish, nor did he wish
her, to be dragged into politics-to have
every candidate down TO the town Con-
stable besieging her for her vote and in
tuence to elect him. The claim is made
that woman is denied her rights and
privileges. 1t is a mistake-she enjoys
them all. She raised the great armies
that in 1861 contended for the supremacy
OF the Government, as well as those who
have made our country what it is.
1t had been stated that women would
purify the mlre OF politics. If you should
pour the crystal streams OF the mountains
into the American River you could not
clear and purify its waters. 1t is the same
mistake that girls often make in marrying
debauchees, hoping to reform them. when
instead they simply sacrifice their own
lives and happiness. lie did not believe
1t was good policy, either for the State or
for the women, that they should vote. He
had done all in his power in New York
State years ago to enfranchise the women
on property rights TO a certain degree,
and dlsfranchise certain classes OF men,
and was willing to do so now, but he
did not favor this movement. What
would be the condition of the State it the
Governor were in the pangs of childbirth
at a time of emergency? If this bill
should pass it might be new heaven for
the new woman, but it would he hell to
the old man. LLaughter.l The women
would have power, ii in Congress or the
Presidential chair, to declare war. in
which they would have to take no part.
The ballot and sword should 60 together.
Davis said that as Republican he
stood on the platform, and in doing so he
should vote for the amendment. The
Republican party is law-abiding, and
when 1t comes to vote for law not au-
thorized by the Constitution, believes in
II, 1, -,
1t out Ii this end is to be attained, it
must be through i constitutional amend
ment. he had listened to the arguments
OF the gentlemen. The difficulty is that
they assume the right OF suffrage to be
Inherent and not privilege TO be at
tanned.
He did not care whether this is the de-
mand of the whole of the women or a
maj jority, and did not care if they secured
1t. II 1t IS right, 1t should be given to
them by constitutional amendment. If,
as is claimed, the right is already given
In the Constitution, why do they not
exercise it instead OF coming to US. The
fact that they come to US proves that they
have no faith in the right they claim.
When 1t comes TO voting on constitu-
tlonal amendments the Republican party
will stand by the Constitution and the
laws; till then IL will stand by the Con-
stItutlon and vote against the bill.
Dodge said that while he had doubts of
the coustitutionality OF the bill, he should
vote for it. Grove l.. Johnson, who was
said to have prepared the plank in the
platform. had been elected by large ma
jority.
Jones, Waymire and Hail also favored
tie bill.
Spencer spoke in answer to Bachman.
fendIeton moved that the bill be made
a special order for p. NJ. on Thursday,
but Hatfield moved that the time of ad-
Icurnment be extended half an hour, and
the motion was carried.
Gutter arose TO speak, but Bulla raised
the point of order that member could
not speak twice.
Pendleton said Spencer had spoken
Twice, ana he moved the same courtesy
be extended to Cutter
Ihe motion was carried amid much
applause.
Cutter said he should not have spoken
Twice II IL had not been for the illusions
OF the gentlemen. Ii his wife had not
oeen able III twenty years to drag him
OUT OF the mlre, she would never be able
TO DO sc. and SO it would be with others.
Inc gentleman spoke of the purifying in
1uehce OF giving the ballot to women,
he hao never known a good egg to be
unlled with a bad egg with any other re-
suit than to spoil the good egg. Laugh
ter and applause In behalf of the
women of the State he protested against
their being spoiled in this way. The gal
Iantry OF men to women had been inn
pugned. IN behalf of the wives and
daughters of his district he hoped the
Assembly would have eallantry enough
not TO torce down their throats what they
dld not want or ask for. The women
who are opposed to this movement do not
make themselves prominent by their
opposition. They have shown their mod
esty by not lobbying for this measure
and presenting petitions against it,
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