The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-12-27
ARE HAPPY WITHOUT VOTE
Women in The United States Do
Not Wish The Ballot.
LADY COOK FINDS THIS TO EXIST
SAYS ENGLISH WOMEN ARE WAY
AHEAD OF AMERICANS IN
DEMANDING RIGHTS.
LADY COOK FINDS THIS TO EXIST

weeks investigation of the suffrage
movement in this country, Lady Cook.
one Of the ardent supporters Of the
suffragists of London, who prefers
prison to life without a vote, says
American women do not wish the
ballot.
ct is apparent" said Lady Cook
that American women are satisfied
their sex through persistent warfare
carried on by Susan B. Anthony, Eliz-
abeth Cady Stanton, my sister, Vic
toria Woodruff Martin, and myself u
"Englisnwomen are away ahead of
them in demanding the greatest right
that has yet to be granted them. Suf-
frage is assured in England, and with
in less than another year, women there
will hold the right of the ballot.
'The movement has grown so mag
nif1cently in England I thought I would
come over and use my influence and
money in rousing interest to the same
heights Of success in this country.
But am discouraged and disappointed
So far as I can see, the suffrage move
ment in America is sleeping or taking
an indefinite rest.
IF women Of this country desired
suffrage, they could have it quicker
than it takes to talk about it. Ameri-
can women possess the power to OBJ
tot ,io1
they are apparently content with en-
joying privileges which have come to
them in the past twenty-five years
They seem to be satisfied that they
have all rights of their brothers, save
the ballot, which were denied them
under penalty of law and social os-
tracism a quarter of a century ago.
| Dizzy With independence.
women appear to be almost dizzy
with the independence of pleasure
they now enjoy because of the great
prosperity now sweeping over the
great nations Of the world. They
seem to be bent on enjoyment, and
serious thinking and work done by
much less noticeable today. 1 have
investigated the movement in this
country, and am told it has no leader,
no spirit and that there is no incentive
to work.
"Just see what the women are doing
in England" said Lady Cook, bringing
her hand down enthusiastically on a
gold embroidered sofa pillow. you
will notice I wear no jewels-not a
single diamond. 1 am putting all my
money into the movement. The best
women in England of rank and title,
as we'll as the great army of working
women, are working unanimously for
suffrage, and 1 tell you they are going
to get it.
"You see, behind this movement are
so many other interests, principally
the betterment of the working classes.
Annie Kenny, leader Of the labor CO.
horts, is one Of the greatest women
have ever known. She is willing to
be arrested many times over rather
than give up the work. She holds a
following Of 10000 girls and women,
and her influence is tremendous.
Tired of Being Fooled in England.
English women are tired of being
fooled. Men told them last year that
if they could control the labor vote
they would grant them suffrage. When
the women this fall put the matter up
the certain members of parliament
who had professed a sincerity of in
terest, men would not listen to Them
but if approached on the subject would
say, sauvely, Won't you come out on
the terrace and have a cup Of tea
Women are tired of tea and weary of
promises They want men to do the
| right thing by them now. You under
stand there are more than 400 men
who favor suffrage, and 1 think the
battle is nearly won.
1.-THE suffragettes movement at pres
ent represents in the neighborhood of
| 100000 active supporters. the old
movement represented a social factor
tea, and wore good clothes. The best
women of the old cause have become
| identified with the suffragettes. Take,
| for instance, Lady BalfOur, who only
a few weeks ago talked in public
| squares for the work. I could men
ton any number Of women prominent
in social affairs and reform work of
London who are giving their thine
and money to the struggle.
Does Not Blame Others.
Remember, 1 do not blame our
women for enjoying their indepen-
dence of escort, and independence Of
livelihood to the fullest, for it is so
recent as to be still most attractive.
Only the last time 1 visited New York,
a few years ago 1 was compelled to
call in my coachman to lunch with
me in a we'll known Broadway cafe,
because ladies unescorted were denied
food there. In many ways, American