Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-11-30
Equal Suffraoe Convention.

The Grant Co., Equal Suffrage con-
vention closed under most favorable
circumstances and with bright
outlook for the outcome Of The
work.
Rev. Alice Ball Lcomls, state organ-
izer, gave a most interesting lecture.
"A National bonanza, which made a
deep impression on theaudience.
The Dist. Pres, Mrs L. NJ. Gardner
OF Platteville presented an able paper
on, The Mother aud the State. also
gave an account of the past work and
the intentions fort future extension
OF the work in the state. She contrast
ed the progress of Iowa in Equal Sniff
rage with fifty counties organized and
more than two hundred local clubs
actively working, with Wisconsin.
which has but one county fully organ
lied.
Other papers read were, "To vote
or not TO vote, BY Mrs Gile Of Madi-
sen, "Woman's sphere byMrs. Wick
ersham OF Plalteyille, What Woman
hath wrought for Humanity by Mrs.
Rindlaub Of Platteyille Prof Beck
was unable to attend as was expected.
Rev. Morgans and Col. j. G.. Clark,
each gave short addresses. in which
there was no uncertain sound and was
only too short, but it is hoped we will
hear them again in the near future.
The following resolutions were A.
dopted by the conventions:
We re-afirm our devo ion t. the immortal prin
.ipe, that governments derive their just powers
from the consent of the governed aud call for its
application in The case OF women citizens.
ia All great questions of war and peace. currency
tariff, ana taxation. annexation of foreign terri
tory and alien races. women are vitality interested
and should have an equal expression at the ballot
box, and we would be graifed to have a COM
inittee OF women to investigate the condition of
the female population of our new island territory.
we unite in congratuating the women of all
nations and climes who have within the mast wear
made advancement in their political freedom.
ms association is non-sectarian and non-par-
usan and asks for the ballot not for the purpose
OF advancing any special measure but as a matter
OF justice to the entire human family. In all
places where equal suffrage measures are pend
ing we advise men and women to base their plea
on The ground of clear and obvious justice and not
indulge IN predictions as to what women will do
with the ballot before il is generally obtained.
we protest against women being counted on the
basis of representation as long ashley are not al
lowed to vote for their representatives,.
Nhereas-The majority of church members
are women and the church consequently shares
in he disfranchisement of its members therefore
RESOLVED, that T. is The duty of ali friends of
Christianity TO work for the ballot for women,
that the power, dignity anu honor of our Christian
institutions May be promoted.
Nhereas-We are convinced that the W1scon-
sin Citizen is valuable educator in our work there-
fore, RESOLVED, Tina we in all practical ways en-
deavor TO extend its circulation
Whereas, Believing he institution of polgymy TO
be degrading in IS etfec's men and women by
destroying the harmony ofthe home and the sacred
ness OF marriage. Therefore be it RESOLVED,
Thae we deeply regret The placing in official power
in our nation any person whose Influence might
tend To the promotion of this evil
We desire to tender our siucere thanks to the
gentlemen and ladies of the c of Lancaster
who have so ably assis ed in this meet ing and Of
fered such generous hospitality.