The National tribune., 1895-04-04
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Consensus of Opinion on w. S. Moore's Rea-
sons for Seceding from the C. C.-Passing
In Review.
INDIANA GIRL SPEAKS
DEAR c. C. FRIENDS: l have Just finished
reading w. S. Moore's letter telling why he
cannot re-enter the c. C.. and feel called upon
10 answer.
He says that he is " woman's best friend"
but, Judging from his opinion as expressed in
his letter, cannot help feeling doubtful about
his being her "best" friend.
He also says that he cannot espouse the cause
of such women as Mary z. Lease and Frances
Z. Willard.
Well, we will not ask him to espouse Mrs.
Leases cause. She is not q representative of
the majority of the women of America. But
when lie condemns the cause of Frances E.
Willard, he condemns noble cause, and we
wonid ask him TO tell US why he considers the
cause OF temperance wrong.
Is IL because yon like champagne better tb an
cold water, Mr. Moore?
her Independence by marriage, while man
loses his
This is not always the case. have known
women to become the veriest slaves by their
marriage, instead of gaining independence;
and you, Mr. Moore, if you will only look
about you, will find many cases OF this descrip-
ton.
Likewise Mr.. Moore tells Us that he under
stands womsns desires. Perhaps he does, but
bis words plainly show that he is not in SYM
patty with them.
The &6man OF to-day desires to be not what
men Of Mr.. Moore's stamp would make her, but
what the All-seeing Father meant that she
should he when he created her-man's help
meet and companion, not his slave And not
wIthsiandiDg Mr.. Moure's objections in the
near fctpre she will be what she desires to be-
] believe in the upbuiiding of the human
race not Of sex alone; but do not consider q
desire 10 keep woman where she is and let man
progress consistent with that belief.
Daisy B. North, North, Ind.
IOWA GIRL SPEAKS.
No. thank you, Mr.. Moore. To be sure. am
a woman, but ] do not believe want You for
my best friend" / am a little particular
about my friends. As for q devoted champion,
why. there are plenty of men in Iowa who are
proving their championship by assisting us in
every way possible 10 bring about q constitu-
ti0nal amendment.
While have the most profound respect for
such women as Mary Washington, Harriet B.
Stowe. Nancy Lincoln, and Caroline Harrison.
am glad that am one of the so-called new
women" Were you personally acquainted with
any Of these ladies, Mr.. Moore7 i am glad you
do not claim to be "caught up with the current
topics of the day." for, really, think to know
a woman's needs, understand her desires, aud
her LONELINESS is about as much rs
your brain can stand.
Death. you know. loves shining mark. and
Missouri cannot(?) well afford to lose such a
brilliant philosopher.
], for one. found your article rather am using
1T is plain 10 be seen that you are either q very
ignorant man or a very conceted one
am caught up with the current topics of
the day." and therefore feel at liberty to say
that your article was hardly worth the paper
it was written on.
Daisy g. Deighton, Solomon, Iowa
PENNSYLVANIA GIRL SPEAKS.
w. S. Moore. of Springfield. NO., gives his
reasons Tor not re-entering our ranks. feel
in some respects he is decidedly wrong
Patriotism is love Of ones country, and what
ever tends TO elevate the minds of the people.
and create more love for the interests OF our
country, whether politics or personal demands
should interest everyone.
Woman governs by motive. man nv ;ndo.
mentf think this is not So A woman has
and uses rs good. clear judgment as a man.
Neither is woman any more impulsive than
man reason is as deep aud clear in her mind
as that of her brother.
End among the c. c. the most genial. pleas.
ant, educated people l have ever met. and
thank ali my friends for the warm welcomes
they always give me whenever / see them.
Lizzie Aldrich. President Lincoln Circle No.
2, Pennsylvania l.. II. W., Chester, ia.
FROM CAUSE TO EFFECT.
DEAR EDITOR AND c. G. FRIENDS: Know
ing that by the time this will be printed, IL IL
receives that hoEor. there will be an army of
women deluging the C. C. columns of our paper
with replies 30 w. 5. Moores +" reasons" take
the liberty Of inserting my OR in behalf of
wOman's best friend.
Girls. don't. annihilate him. Perhaps you
would never find another who knows her needs