The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-05-07
BY LA "vOYAGEUSE.

BY LA 'vOYAGEUSE.
Paris, May THE subject of wo-
mans suffrage continues to occupy
public attention-the center of the
stage, except, of course, during the
brief period when the Colonel Roose-
yelt comet is shooting across the ma
tional observation, for it is towards
him that all eyes have been turned for
some time, both before and during his
arrival here, and interest in which re-
markable man will not subside to any
appreciable extent until the strenuous
former American president is on the
high seas bound for home.
Whatever may or may not be the
private opinion of individuals on the
subject of women's right to vote, there
can be no doubt that the question is
occupying the attention of politicians
throughout the republic, which is a
good indication that the movement is
regarded with seriousness. Nine.
Marguerite Durand, editor of a large
daily paper OF Paris, LES Nouvelles,
and woman of unquestioned force
and originality, is at the head of the
suffragist or Feminist movement. as
it is called in France There is little
in her personality, however to suggest
the new woman in the general &C
ceptation of the term. When | visit
ed her recently at her office | met a
charming woman, delightfully."- femin-
inc and with an atmosphere OF artistic
ness which is feature in the case OF
many of the women who the world
over are championing the cause of
their sex This, If nothing else, would
demonstrate to men that women may,
in good truth retain all their womanly
attributes although determined. if pos
sible to meet men on their own
ground-and vote
Nine. Durand, I found to be very
handsome woman, beautifully gowned
and of remarkable intelligence. Her
office, true to the artistic demands OF
the occupant, was filled with fine fur
niture, silver tea service flor fash
ionahle Paris establishments tea is
served in the afternoon), flowers and
other decorations, while a soft light
added charm to the scene.
In answer to my inquiry. she told
me of the progress of the suffragist
cause in France
1--WE may not win all we hope for at
this time" she said, but our bill intro
duced in the Chamber OF Deputies, Civ
ing women the right to vote and also
making them eligible for appointment
to government positions, has been well
received. During the last ten years
our progress has been considerable.
We have gained many points from the
government. notably the right OF a
working woman TO her own wages
Formerly the husband could claim the
financial results OF his wife's labor.
and could do with it as he pleased
Certainly such a condition was unjust;
even the strongest opponent of woman
suffrage was compelled to admit that
In the case of INSCRIPTIONS men they
could take their wife's earnings and
spend them in dissipation. leaving the
wife and her children, very often, to
StllieT great SutStISSS.
AS result OF our efforts. American
girls who now marry Frenchmen. can
retain possession of their money. Wo-
men, too. are now given the opportu-
nifty of entering hospitals as physi-
clans and also art and law schools.
This is an immense step in the diree-
ton of placing women on an equality
with men in the matter OF making
their own living.
Madame Durand was defeated at
the recent elections in France in her
contest for seat in the Chambers of
Deputies. Two other prominent suf-
fragettes. Mime. HubertIRe Auelert and
Nine. Gabrielle Chapius. were also de-
feated by their male opponents.
They are not discouraged. however,
and intend TO carry ON their fight as
as before the election.
A strong reminder of the United
States. or rather Of New York VIII be
seen at the Charelet theater Nav II.
when the entire company of artists. in
ending the ballet and scenery OF the
Metropolitan Opera House. New York.
EMPLOYED during the season Just clos
cd will be presented in Italian opera.
under the management OF Gabrielle AS
trsao. who is regarded as rapidly tax
ing the place Of the late world famed
impressario. Maurice Grau. end who.
in operate management is what
Charles Frohman represents in the
theatrical world
= The project OF new theafer near
the Champs Elssees. which is also il
NJ Austruo's hands, is fast approach