New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-14
SUFFRAGE IN COLORADO.
A STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE WOMEN
SHOWING REFORMS ACCOMPLISHED.
THEY DO NOT CLAIM THAT PHENOMENAL GOOD
HAS BEEN SECURED BY THEIR VOTE

THEY DO NOT CLAIM THAT PHENOMENAL GOOD
HAS BEEN SECURED BY THEIR VOTE
REPLY TO MISLEADING REPORTS.
Denver, May l3-The Colorado Equal Suffrage As
ISOLATION and the Civic Federation OF Denver make
the following statement In reply to reports circu-
lated of late regarding the results OF woman suf-
frage in Colorado They say among other things
We. the members OF the Colorado Equal suffrage
Association and OF the Civic Federation OF Denver
having had our attention called 10 sensational and
cennS Inc '' results Of Impartial suffrage in
State are impelled TO issue brief answering sta'e
seif-assertion being unbecoming in associations
in individuals. we snouid accept in silence as the
prejudced critics. did their hostility affect us alone
But when false statements are made the weapons n-
States a measure Of authoritative sclf-assertlon
becomes necessary We 90 not claim that phenome-
The tyranny OF political machinery made effective
by long usage under the manasenent OF trained
workers. cannot be overcome by the enthusiasm OF
raw recruits. We do claim that the women OF
that IS ever Ss e seeking better social order
The az Inc e qee Yes
our Acknowledgement, was the first triumph CT an
organized effort mace by women to Influence con
sidcrcd an earnest OF future achievement through
wo.nans ballot IN the interest Of reform.
tal suffrage In state has there been here such
soncentraed effort IN 6ehaf q reform egisla ton
determinate Sentence. new primary law" and
Improved election laws were all proposed and
indorsed by organizations Of women; The first Lesis
lature OF the order passed bill giving me wfe
equal rights with hsr M IN the
the age of legal protection for girls 49,. oro..
toward practical economic reform is illustrated IN
the careful work OF The Printing Committee which
have the 1900 less during the session late
ly adjourned than ever before. -
tion in the offices Of State Superintendent of Public
Instruction. Commissioner OF School lanes ana
State Librarian, fine testimony Is given by the
German cement of our population. which is usual
ly opposed to the recognition OF women a. Sit,zehs
Journal published in the German tongue, says in
one of lis January Issues T.,
favor OF women In politics ana fn are not 0d a
point as an example OF immovabe omcial
integrity, then the women will be most welcome
disgraces our Republic"
II the absurd and unfounded comments OF the
Eastern press regard the liability OF Colorado
women to the requirements Of military service and
rumors of unwomanly violence Of temper In Inn,
portant State conventions be worthy OF notice II
may be answered that the women of the Centennial
state ARE sssureE nndeT b e ~ those
States which still deny TO them the gentle gu,
sWer that no representative convention has had
such experience OF wild disorder as has been an
In regard to the effect OF universal suffrage in
Colorado upon the temperance question II is louna
h n bs ine
well as men are in doubt to the wisdom OF work
ing for temperance through distinct party, tenn
perance legislation has been materially assisted
Three years ago only three COLORADO cities pro
hib!,ed the sale of intoxicants. Now twenty
seven municipalities refuse to grant license Tor
While we enjoy the self-respect that comes from
recognized freedom. are conscious or no dete-
rioration in essential womanlness and detect no
diminution of courtesy on the part or our mascu-
line friends We believe that the sympathy ana co.
operation OF and women in the things ST. tha AZ
concern good government an important step IN
the process of social evolution. - - 60,
II is evident that every year will find the Colo
| RADIO woman a more efficient citizen. but she mas
learned the lesson Of patience, and Is now able 70
recognize that the errors OF many generations can
be overcome only by the slow process OF etnlcai de
| veIonment and that the mental and spiritual plane
worthy of humanity can sooner be reached nr,
through the concentrated and conscientious eHort
| of the best elements of society In every State
The statement signed by X. A. G. Patterson
president Of the Colorado Equal Suffrage Associa.
| ton: Helen c. Ecob. corresponding secretary OF
| the Colorado Equal Suffrage Association; sue M
Hail. president of the Civic Federation; ana May
| p Boiler corresponding secretary OF the CIVIC
| Federation.