Evening journal., 1910-02-10
,narsssman HeaId,s RepIy.

congressman F1caiu's neplys
Congressman Healds letter to the suf-
/ fragists IS as follows:
Washington, Jan. H. 1910.
Mrs. Martha s. Crnnston,
President OF Delaware Equal Suffrage
Association Newport, Delaware.
My Dear Mrs Cranston: Your letter OF
recent date requesting that / express my
opinion upon the subject of granting suf-
frage to women, has been received. 1 con-
fess that ! have not given this subject the
same careful consideration that I have
given 10 many other subjects Of national
Importance and my attitude at the pres
ent time is that of being open TO convic-
ton have never doubted that should the
demand. on tho part OF women. for the
right Of suffrage he sufficiently wide
spreadin its character but what II would
be granted them.
In several Of the States OF the Union
this matter has been treated as sub
iect TO be determined by the State Leg
islatures and ] had expected that In the
state OF Delaware this very important
matter would be so treated. ] am there
fore not committed 10 either side of this
question but will endeavor to represent
the prevailing sentiment in the State.
Very sincerely yours,
VIM. II. Heald
In response to Miss de Vous request for
permission to make the foregoing public
Mr.. IIeald wrote
Washington. d. c.. Feb. 3, 1910.
Miss Mary r. dc You.
1871 Delaware Ave, Wilmington. Del.
My Dear Madam: Your letter OF the End
instant, acknowledging the receipt OF my
previous communication. has been re-
ceived. While the letter which addressed
10 tho President OF your Association was
not intended for publication. but rather
for the information OF the members OF
your Association, stin know OF no rea-
son why publicity ON this matter should
be avoided and I will not object to any
reasonable use YOU desire TO make OF my
communication.
Very truly yours.
VIM. H. Head.
Miss de You has sent the following let
ter to senator Richardson in answer 10
his communication.
Wilmington. Delaware. Feb Q. 1910.
Hon. II. A. Richardson. Washington. ID. c.
Dear Sir: Al a recent meeting OF the
Executive Committee OF the Delaware
Equal Suffrage Association, your letter
Of January %. was read expressing your
sorrow at never having been IN favor Of
political freedom for women and for not
]
operation In forwarding our petition when
II comes into the Senate for sonsdera-
tlon. As corresponding secretary Of the
State Association, the duty devolves upon
me OF telling you that your sorrow can
not be greater than ours, and OF trying TO
present few arguments that may help
to open your mind 20 conviction or az
least show where We differ
The Fundamental reason for woman suf-
fraGe IS its justice IN itself sufficient II
there were no other. We pay taxes and
obey the laws, with no voice as to the
method of raising. or manner OF expend-
ing the fUrmer; and no say in the max
ing Of the latter. which in many Of our
states are very unjust to women. Some
DO not want the ballot, you may say; but
others do, and need Il, for the protection
OF themselves and their children. Is Il
right that the former should say 10 The
latter, You shall not vsteT' Again. we
boast ourselves a democracy. but that IL
not government OF. by. and for the peo-
pie IN which the voice OF but half the
people IS heard. That many arc apatheti,
and indifferent 20 the suffrage Is one OF
] the surest and best signs Of their need
OF Il.
b It's exercise Is chief means OF develop.
2 Ing intelligent interest in the govern.
ment under which we live. A share IN II,
management Is an elevating prerogative
OF these high moral agencies for progress
women are deprived. who undeniabl,
have as much at stake as the men. From
The standpoint Of expediency, the ars,r
2 nents are many. In the four states o
10 the West where equal suffrage prevails
!. men ana women receive equal nav 10
ID equal work; hne instance OF the advAn
,sse OF equality Of opportunity before IN
law. In Industrial munieipai. ana ed,
Of eauonai matters. women's need ~ ~
ar uirect voice Of the ballot grows DAN