The San Francisco call., 1896-10-27
THE PRESS ON WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

The unanimity of the newspapers of our
State from north to south upon the subject of
equal suffrage is simply wonderful. To the
true believer it is cause for renewed effort,
perpetual inspiration. Quotations from all of
the champions of amendment would make
very interesting reading, but space permits
only the use of a few out of many.
Far SIskiyou County has long been a strong
hold for woman suffrage, and MIR. Nixon OF the
Yreka Journal was one of the earliest editors
to declare for it. The Dunsmu1r Herald of that
county says, ''Vote for amendment on the
Sd of November next and give the women of
California the right of citizenship"
The Grass Valley Tidings answers one of the
most absurd of the objections thus: ''Many
opponents of woman suffrage declare that only
bad women will vote. The unvarying testi
mony from ali States where women do vote is
that the so-called bad women are not mani
fest at the polls. If they vote at all IL is in
quiet and inconspieuous manner. No candi-
date would imperil his chances with the
masses of women by catering to this element.
The bad women form so small portion of
all the women in The State as to give no cause
for alarm, and because of these few it is most
unjust to keep all women distranchised."
The Anderson Valley News says: "If woman
is worthy queen of home she is entitled to
voice in the making of laws that will make or
mar the home. No one can guard q treasure
without means OF defense
The Sacramento County Ledger calls upon
Republicans to stand by the first plank in
their State platform, indorsing woman sui
fore the people of California for final consid-
Grafton. The Republican party is pledged
to the sixth amendment. 1t is the duty OF
every Republican to stand by that pledge, not
only that his party is pledged to the cause,
but because it is right that 1t should carry. If
every Republican will do his bounden duty
and vote he should vote, the amendment
will carry by large majority, and California
will be the fourth State in the Union to
declare for that grand principle of equal suf-
frage for all. We sincerely hope our readers,
especially the voters, will look carefully into
this al-important question, and then lay aside
all past prejudice and vote as their conscience
dictates. We have no fear OF the voter who is
informed upon the subject doing anything
but the right thing election day. 1t is the
ignorant and misinformed that we fear the
most, hence we advise all fair-minded men 10
study we'll the proposition before they cast
their vote"
The Petaluma Argus has these kind words
for women: "The result of equal suffrage in
Colorado should go a long way to decide the
undecided to vote for amendment No. to our
constitution"
The Crockett Record predicts that the
women will win. The encouragement given
to the suffrage movement throughout the
State gives promise that our sisters cousins
and cunts, as well as mothers and wives, will
be given the privilege OF exercising the cleo
tive franchise. Nearly every paper OF influ-
ence in the State has taken up the fight TO
place women above Chinese, idiots and insane
persons. and the indications are that the
amendment will be carried by a large major
ity. So mote 1t be'
The San Rafael Journal gives good reason
why undecided voters should support amend
ment No. 8: "Hon. A. b. McGaffey, Secretary
of State OF Colorado, bears high testimony to
the benefits of woman's influence in politics.
He says there have been many gratifying re-
suits As we study the situation before and
after we see that the change has been in every
way for the better, and adds: i hope that the
women of California will be successful in
their efforts TO secure that unden niable right of
citizenship, equality before the law; and 1
know that if they do your State will be the
better for 1t ~
AS far as we know all the papers of Alameda
County are ably supporting the cause of equal
rights We quote to-day from the Alameda
Encinal: .Probably the most important OF
day is the sixth. On this question all lovers OF
fair play and justice will vote yes, and thus
assist in giving 10 thousands of educated
women that which they are justly entitled to
"a voice in framing the laws which govern
them. The ladies' (God bless themD are leav-
ing no stone unturned in their efforts in be-
hah of the movement. They are making an
aggressive fight, which we sincerely hope Will
cause the eagle of victoryto perch upon their
spotless banner when the November battle is
over"
The Morgan Hill sun says: 1--WE believe the
discrimination against the ladies unjust and
unfair IN many respects. woman may own
a large amount of property upon which she is
heavily taxed-taxes which are paid-while
hobo travelling our streets, dependent upon
whai he can beg or steal in order to live, may
go to the polls and cast his vote to put men
into Office to govern a city or county, while
the woman who pays the taxes has DO voice in
the matter. In fact, a thousand and one
reasons might be given why women should be
allowed to vote. and we hope every voter liy-
ing in this community VINO is entitled to
vote will cast his ballot for amendment No. 6
on the Sd of November
The Oakdale Graphic says: ELECTORS will
have the privi ege OF voting yes OF no on the
suffrage amendment on the Sd of November
We sincerely hope it viii carry. 1t is not
partisan question Il the women are enfran-
chised we believe they will materially assist
in giving US good officers, and in other ways
will exercise wholesome influence in public
matters"
The Hanford Sentinel has this to say upon
the campaign for equal suffrage: "The women
OF Kings County and of all other counties in
California are organized in the common cause
OF having the franchise right extended to
them. In this county and, we believe, in
other counties of the State, the women who
are foremost in asking Tor a favorable vote
are among the best wives and mothers in the
country. They, are women who do their own
housework and cooking. They are women
whose houses are in order and whose fam,lia