The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-25
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same in the home, On the platform.
I'm the pulpit and at the ballot box.
AS persons born or naturaitEed
in the United States and subject to
the Jurisdiction thereof we are cit
izens Of the United states and Of the
state wherein we reside and as mo
state shall make or enforce any law
which shall abridge the privileges
or immunitfes of citizens of the
United States.' we claim that the
exclusion of women from the ballot
box in any state IL In direct vlOla-
ton of the constftution Of the Unit
ed states. (See article XIV, amend
ment to the c0nstitution)
1--WE view with alarm the increas-
ing aggregation of wealth In the
hands of the few; the growth OF
trusts and mOnopOlies and the con-
stantly widening gulf between Ia
Dor and capital. In q Wise adjust
ment Of our present economic dim
culttes We see the solution of many
Of our present problems. We urge
earnest study Of the labor 1uestiOn,
and also Of the fundamental princi-
pies of Chrtstian Socialism,, believ-
ing that Only the Golden Rule of
Christ can bring the Golden Age Of
Man,
"With most sincere appreciation
We desire to record our grateful
thanks to the governor Of the state
of Warrington and the mayor of
the city Of Seattle for their kind
tuU tn fHSnS ~
Gil and the Chamber of Commerce
for their cordial interest IN our
coming to their midst and their sub
stantial aid, to the churches Of the
city. I'm particular the First Pres
byterian. within whose hOspitabIe
walls We are met. and to the pas
tors who have so kindly greeted us,
to the railroads which have ex-
ceeded all past records in their care
and in the low rate of transporta-
ton granted, to the press for their
words of good cheer and Ane re-
ports Of our meetings, to the citi-
sens who have 80 generously open
ed their homes for our entertain
ment. and who in so many other
ways have assured as Of their inter-
est in our work, to the musicians
who have delighted us with their
sweet song; to the ushers aud pages
who have served us so indefatixa-
bly,. and above NIL. to the white rib
bOners of the state and the fedora
lions of unions of the city, who
have borne the burden and heat Of
the many days of hard labor which
the coming of this convention ha.
Il
that we came to the Pacific const.
and we cheerfuIIy record our graft
tude to each and nil who have con-
tributed I'm amy way TO the access
or our silver anniversary ronven-
tion."
After the regular resolutions had been
adopted special resolution, protesting
against the action OF the city council Of
Seattle In refusing to close the saloons
during the reception to be given to the
soldiers was adopted by unanimous ris-
ing vote.
All Old OHcers Elected.
At the morning session Of the conven
ton the annual election of officers was
held. resulting In the reelection of all
the national officers now serving. They
are as follows.
President Mrs. Lillian NJ y. Stevens.
Miss Anna A. Gordon. Evanston. III.
corresponding secretary. Mrs Susanna
NJ. u. Fry. the Temple, Chicago III
recording secretary. Mrs Clara G Hon
man, Kansas City. Mo: asststan. record
Ing secretary. Mrs. Frances r Reau-
champ. Lexington. Ky; treasurer. Mrs
Helen Morton Barker. the Temple. Chi
cago. Ill; general secretary branch
Miss Clara Montgomery Parrish Paris.
III: general secretary l.. T l.. branch.
Mrs Helen @. Rice. Roxbury Station,
Boston. Mass
The only changes made so far are in
some Of the national lecturers and two
Of the national department slperfntend-
ents fuli list of the subofscers chosen
will he furnished today
memorial service followed the elac
ion. occupying the balance OF the morn
ing session. II was a beautiful service
nearly all the delegates present taking
part Each Of the workers who have
dropped from the ranks during the past
year was remembered. each state speak
Ing for its own lest ones
The tributes 10 the memory ~ N;ss
Frances r. Willard were eloquent "a be-
fitted the memory Of the grand leader
who built the ". Q T / through
twenty years Of incessant to.l as it's presi-
dent
Last night was gtven over - the state
c{ GAMERS. ana ina First irestiEf PrIa7
church was crowded 10 the doors. no,wi.h-
standing there was another meeting held
a: Plymouth church.
In addition ~ sx-n2inute addresses ~
the various organizers there wss an ex-
ceilent programme II exercises as follows.
Trombone solo BY Signor 5s Caprf3 song.
The National Tramp<. by organizers.
soprano soio. Mrs Graham, artistic club
s1f1 gfng. Miss Rose Letter cs OHIO AMI
a "cha}k talk by Mrs Maud l. Greene.
q colorado
90 al the exercises the c'ah swinging O..
Miss Letter proved The TIso~+ entertaining
"a he acd!encs. ;1s yo1laE lady s-sing r1-re
expert than the ia i1r!;y - the profession
as The chalk AK SaS also very clev-
er. and both the instrumental and vocal
solos were above the average u concert
work.
The convention closes today There Is
hls enc question ~ moment left - be L.
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