The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-09-22
MRS.RARRIMAN
MAKES APPEAL
TOLLS. WOMEN
SOCIETY LEADER OPENS CAM
PAIeN FOR WILSON IN CHICAGO
lis OPPOSED TO SUFFRAGE
BUT APPEALS TO ALL WOMEN.

Chicago, Sept 21.-Mrs. Florence ].
Hartman, more widely known as Mrs.
J. Borden Hartman, reached Chicago
today to organize the women Of Illi-
nois in women for women" fight for
Gov. Woodrow Wilson.
I'VE have done wonders in New
York" she said after leaving the
Twentieth Century train. Women
have a wonderful indirect influence.
They do not need to live IN suffrage
states in order to WELD an influence"
Mrs. Hartman looked militant, al
though she declared positively at the
start: Il am opposed in every way
to militant suffrage"
She wore a black hat and dress of
blue figured velour, made on severe
lines She Is tall and commanding
that Is winning.
This combination Of effort between
the women Of the Wilson and the Mar
shall league Is not a coalition of suf-
frage orgs nizations and a political
party" she said. I'VE make no issue
so fsr as suffrage for women Is con-
cerned.
Women for Women.
'"This campaign Is simply a campaign
Of women for women Women will ac-
complish more through cooperation
with men than by antagonizing them.
The question OF woman's suffrage is
overshadowed by the opportunity of
women to cooperate with men and do
a great and broad good.
II am not opposed to suffrage for
women. I indorse and believe in It..
There are communities in this country,
however, where equal suffrage is not
understood. It is here that women live
who can and will help women without
regard to whether they vote or do not
vote
Whether this was a slap at Roose-
welt for his activity in suffrage states,
Mrs. Hartman did not explain.
II admire Mr.. Roosevelt" she said,
but I regard him as less stable and
dependable than Gov. Wilson"
Mrs. Hartman went on to explain
that her appeal was to women-not to
voting women. I'VE shall make no is
sue of suffrage. We wish to see the
condition Of women and children bet
tered, and we believe, after careful
study of men and conditions. that Gov.
Wilson has advocated so much RENE
dial legislation toward this end that
he is the logical candidate of the
women.
Urges Cooperation With Men.
I'VE are in a combination Of effort,
a corporation between practical wom-
en- who have had experience In politi-
cal and sociological work and practical
public men, whom we hope to see soon
In control Of legislation.
Mrs. Hartman was accompanied by
her maid, Susan, who was left in
charge Of dozen articles of baggage
while Mrs. Hartman ohatted with the
| delegation Of women who met her.
Then Mrs. Hartman drove off to the
Blackstone hotel, forgetting all about
Susan. who ran about in a high state
Of excitement until she learned where
Mrs. Hartman had gone.
Mrs. Hartman was guest of honor
today at luncheon at the Iroquois
| club. Many prominent. women were
there to hear her speak.
She will remain here the remainder
OF the week and will go to Madison,
Wis, before returning to New York
The question whether she is to go
into the six suffrage states will be set
tied while she is here in conference
with Joseph r. Davis, secretary Of the
national committee.