New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
OPPOSED TO WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
COGENT REASONS WHY THE INDIvD-
UAL SHOULD NOT BE A UNIT
OF THE STATE

Chicago. Jan 1.-THE Illinois Association Op-
posed 70 the Extension Of Suffrage TO Women
issued to-day the following address;
In view Of The vigorous CAMPAIGN tnausaratsd
by the advocates OF woman suffrage in the Middle
and Far West. with the intent and purpose OF
full suffrage to women the Illinois 4ssocia1ioa
Opposed 70 the Extension o Suffrage 70 Women
the people Of the Northwest.
frEe lies the basic fact mai nature 6as denied %
women the physical strength and endurance necss-
civilization and science that on this account women
administrators OF the law: niiHtarr dutv vhich IS
the enforcement OF tRe law, and consequently
Of law. -.
We believe this Judgment % be fully in accord
the foundation Of our opposition It's capstOns
recompensed woman for this lack Of physical
strength by bestowing upon her q oneness o. sens-
exaitation which 1T her for the highest and most
important duties that devolve upon mankind.
WOMAN EXPONENT OF POWER OF LOVE
Great IS the power Of law. but aner and higher
is the exponent OF this divine, immortal prin-
her capacity as the mfnfstrant OF man holding ever
before his eyes the high ideals Of devotion. self
motherhood and lis divine and tender ministries.
as the watchfud guardian OF infancy and the noble
Inspiration Of unfolding youth, We believe he-
duties rank far above those Of the ordinary law
her physical weakness. And between these two
extremes lie nunoerless considerations OF PRACTICAL
an inpregnable position against woman suf-
We cordially accept every Developments which
broadens and harmOniZes thea life and character OF
woman and tends toward the accomplishment OF
the true erd of her being the divinely commits
stoned helper and COadjutOr Of man and the mother
discriminate against and discourage those teachings
which tend 20 degrade her from this her pre-
struggle with for civil and political privileges.
thus Introducing rivalry where there should be CO.
and bringing confusion and discOrd into the pro-
gressive order OF civilization
WOMEN ASKED TO ACT IN THE MATTER
In view OF these considerations, We ask thu
women OF our country UhO sy-r1Ua r1izs 1-irh 0TIr
ing IL to lay aside for time their natural shrink
rs rom debate, and give an open expression TO
or better, through organized effort We believe
that it is necessary that the voice OF true woman
hood should be heard. and with no uncertain sound
that the men OF beloved country NAV Certainly
upon this subject tend
And Of men. our brothers We ask that they VIII
ttves- We beg them 10 remenbsr thar ms is 5ot
a mere difference OF opinion between opposing fac
the fundamental basis OF our Government AZ
present II rests upon the principle OF the family as
the individual the unit. dsparazelsnt y IRE
LaInlIy relation, and the advancement the prfn-
y Is with this end IN view that woman suffrage is
VII "llcu al ClrlsJendOu1 IS threatened.
In view OF these facts. we ask rhe kindly ard
work Of ru-tf5e +Lis r1o-- -. $3.50 c51sis ]. -
people in its true light.
The foregoing Is signed BY the following persons.
Mrs Caroline F. COrbin. president. Mrs s n
Nickerson, vice-presidenr, Mrs. Richard J. Oglesby
vlce-president; Mrs. ?. n Corbin treasurer. Mss
Alice Griggs. secretary; Mrs. George y. Smith.
9 9Is. EsaIph y IshaIn. Mrs. Natalie 5 Kennedy.
MS Malcolm Caruthers, Mrs H y. May. Mrs
" ilian1 Eliot FUrness. Mrs. Francis LaCkner Mrs.
Committee.