The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-25
CLOSING Session OF
COUNCIL OF WOMEN
Resolutions in the IntereS5 of
Humanity Adopted.
DEBAUCHERY IN THE PHILIPPINES
Appeal to the Government to stop
the Alleged Licensed Prostitution
in the Islnnds-Educati0n of the
Negro UrEed-RePOrts OF Important
Committees.

After the discussion Of considerable
routine business. and the adoption Of four
resolutions the trienniaI session Of the
National Council Of Women was brought
to a close this morning in a secret ses-
| sion at CARROLL Institute.
One Of the principal matters before the
council was the election of Mrs. Ida
Smooth Dusenberry as the delegate Of the
Women's Council TO the National Congress
Of Mothers, which began its sessions here
| this afternoon.
Mrs Donald Mclean Of the Daughters
Of the American Revolution. visited the
council for few minutes. She made a
brief address. Mrs. Mclean said in part.
Il am heartily in accord with the Wo-
mems Council and its work. I have got
ten TO know a good deal OF you through
your president. who is a very dear frieno
Of mine
I see By the expression Of your faces
and the display Of flags which adorn the
room that your fundamental purpose is
in harmony with the work Of the great
organization OF which 1 am member-to
promote patriotism. wish you all sue
cess"
Prostitution in the Philippines.
The following resolutions relating to
the alleged licensed prostitution in the
Philippines. AMI other matters, submitted
by the National Christian League for the
Promotion Of Social Purity. were adopted.
Learning that il is stated on reputable
authority that the social evil IS licensed
HT o.. lerr- HrarrH-H
| protected by its officers. that unfortun-
ate and degraded women are forcibIy
suuJeHted 10 examination by Government
physicians. that the United States flag
IS outraged BY being used as a decoration
in the windows and On the outside OF
licensed Drothels in Manila and in various
Islands considered as United States pos
sessions:
Resolved, That this committee. con
slsting Of representatives Of national az
sOcietlous, besides local councils. a+
semtied IN the interest Of the helpless
ness % the entire human family. does
petition the United States Government 10
investigate Immediately and. If the above
statement Is found true, 10 abolish this
cebauching and ruinous protective svs-
TEN OF wee as an example to the natives
as well as for the Well-beiug Of our
soldiers. their families. and their on
spring al home
Principle OF Kindness Urged.
The second resolution offered was as
follows.
AS the law Of kindness. as our guide
Of conduct and its extension. tends to
further our highest aim.
Resolved. That we approve and seek
to promote in educational Institutions and
in other ways. such specific teaching as
VIII develop IN individuals the principles
OF kindness"
Mrs Phebe c. Wright. in behalf Of the
universal Peace Union, then offered the
resolution that.
whereas in the progress Of modern
CIVILIZATION, arbitration mediation and
Cancellation are the civilized. Christian
ecpnonic, and cultivated methods Of set
Ting difficulties while sO-caIIed civilized
warfare. or coercion by force Of arms is
the barbaric and heather method of set
Ting difficulties:
Res lived. That this trienniaI coun-
ell Will throw its voice and influence in
favor Of the former methods
In Interest of the Negro.
The last resolution offered was the fol-
lowing:
Resolved. That this triennial coun-
Women we urge upon all women every
where in the United States the import
dAce Oh helplnS 10 develop and advance
the mental and moral condition Of colored
people by rendering aid to the support
Of kindergartens and day nurseries in
the South as occasion may permit"
4 lengthy and detailed report Of the
chairman OF the committee on Organiza-
ton was read and various features OF
the committees work were discussed.
II was decided 20 prepare a detailed
printed report Of the organizations work
TO be submitted at the next session Of
the council.
All unfinished business was left for the
incoming administration