The Cairo bulletin., 1906-06-04

mainly upon woman suffrage as O
means OF correcting. the evils OF gov
e.nment. Two of the Minister pres emf
approved of II 30 heartily that they
asked for the manuscript with he puf-
nose OF having il published, and it is
reproduced below.
II Political and Social Economy.
II l. certainly an honor 10 meet with
the speakers and thinkers Of the w.
Cat. IT, Tri-County Institute. Ii is
also an opportunity for, me to speak
Of some matters very near to my
heart. although somewhat change
me theme OF my paper. in doing, so.
| can merely touch upon the subject
in the limited time allowed me, and
doubt II | have your. entire sym
pathy. However shall do my duty
as see il.
Next in Importance to the govern
menr OF our homes. is that of our
country and all intelligent persons
should be willing TO give some Of
their best energies to both.
In the former case, both man and
woman rule: in the latter, only man
alone. in most of our country, Where
the experiment of both has been tried.
observent men say that II has been
an entire success,
In the home. women learn the small
economies necessary to it's welfare.
and their experience Is used in the
social circle OF clubs. aid societies.
teas and other financial entertain
ments over which they rule.
They are the ones earning money to
keep up the religious, educational and
benevolent institutions which would
fail without their labor and manage.
ment. This is fact conceded by all,
and proves beyond doubt their spirit
OF industry, intelligence and earnest
ness in all their undertaking.
OF course they give much time and
strength TO these interests. For in
stance. take some church supper or
bazaar; they require many hours.-ol
days of pEpsration. Women are
away from home for whole day AT a
time, or an afternoon or an evening.
Yet men who declare :aat for women
to cast a ballot the home would be
neglected and ruined, say noticing
about this matter. Neither do they
refuse to appropriate these earnings.
That would seem TO establish
woman. ability TO. run both home
and outside affairs successfully and
prosegtheir versatility in the manage
ment, or. domestic aud siciai econ
omy. a
World II nor then seem wise to uti-
lie these excellent qualities in poiit-
icat economy? Or, as an elem on'arl
step. TO begin with municipal govern
ment? Give them The privilege Of
deciding, or helping to decide. their
home elections. and they will not
worry about the presidential race.
Who ha The clty's welfare more at
heart than the women? Who so de
sirous Ct clean, safe. moral place
in which to rear their sons and
daughters? Who more capable OF as
sisting, in the economic principles Of
the expenditure Of the public money?
Whose is the public money IL not
the taxpayers. Who are the tax
payers if not women as well a. men?
Since the money is deuived from all
should nor all have a voice in It's ex'
penditure?
Is there man so disloyal to the
constitution, that he can advocate
Taxation without, representation" =?
Our forefathers called that tyranny
for man. Is II less so for women?
II womans exclusion from the bal
lot, would exempt her from its inju-
dicious use. she would doubtless &C.
cepr the situation calmly. but such Is
not the case. II constantly subjects
her and her children to nearly all
human fills.
Americas open arm. are welcoming
the most ignorant and vicious ele-
ments Of the old world at most
alarming rate. These creatures are
given the ballot and thereby made the
rulers over and the political masters
of American women.
In would seem impossible for hus-
bands and sons, who love and honor
the women of their nous aholds. To sit
silent for generations. and zee them
politically ella ssed with lunatics. IDIOTS
and criminal To any sane mind 1t
would not seem that patriotic men
could want such women for the
mothers Of their sons. fest they inherit
the. weak dispositions of laves.
Doubtless some 81 you are now say
ing to yoir elves:. 'ofoh. this is an old
chestnut. Yes. it l.. 1t J. like the
old chestnut OF temperance and other
good things preached so long that
many people will not li-ten. Bal we.
who have a message 10 give. shoHid
be patient with one another. and
amicably exchange ehestnufS. even II
they ar tsste.ess and worm-eaten
Our city, finances are Away
problem and a calamity to everg one
concerned. Each new applicant for
respon sibility. promises all things
good if elected. But. wear after year.
the promises are forgotten and the diff
faculties exist under any and all adj
ministrations. # is little comfort to
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