The Washington times., 1915-12-06
WOMAN SUFFRAG|STS
MARCH TO.CAP|TO[
Vast Crowds Watch as Man,
moth Scroll Is UnrolIed at
Historic Spot.
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many of the distinguished guests who
will later be presented to President
W ilson at the White House.
One section of the parade was given
ever to women suffrage workers of
the District of Columbia. divided into
business women. literary workers,
professional women and college wom-
ems sections. Marching behind these
were State delegations and second
cavalry escort brought up in the rear
OF the procession.
The two women ENJOYS made their
plea today to Congressman Mondell
to be heard from the floor of the
House Of Representative. They han l.
ed him list of precedents for such
an appearance of outsiders to plead
special causes before that body.
No nation can be prepared. and there
is much talk OF preparedness these
DAYS. unless It % sets It's, It's own house in
come here from 100000 women voters,
delegated by them to plead for Justice
for all the women OF this country.
'I am told that the last outside speak
er who appeared on the floor of the
House was Parnell, who pleaded with
you for the freedom Of Ireland. Today
we beg the privilege of appearing pe-
fore you to plead for the freedom of the
women of America"
Miss Jollifye addressed her rema rks
to Congressman Mondel and Mrs. Field
told Senator Sutherland that suffrage
is paramount issue before the people
so far as women are concerned and
that means SO far as men are concerned
as we'll"
Senators who told the women suf-
fragists this mcdning. according to an
Union. they would appear at the hear
ing were Weeks. OF Massachusetts;
Pittman, OF nevada: Clark. of Wyom-
ing: Johnson of South Dakota New
lands: Of Nevada: sutherland. OF Utah.
and Gronna, of North Dakota.
More than a score of members OF the
lower house accompanied Congressman
Mondell.
During the week the women will carry
their campaign into the theaters, and
they announced today that arrange
ments had been made at ekith's to
have speakers talk about suffrage at
each performance. Among those who
will appear there are Mrs. Alice Duer
Miller. Miss Maud Younger. the envoys
from the West, and Mrs. Harry Austin.
author and dramatlst, who planned the
procession today.
Excellent order marked the early
stages OF today's march. Major Pull
man was at the Capitol to see that or
der was preserved there.
Adding to the excitement at Congress
sional Union headquarters was the re-
port that the first 5000 feet OF this pc.
tition the portion which had been signed
bv women at the voters convention in
San Francisco. had been lost, some
"here between Wilmington and Wash
ingto~
chairman of the House delegation TO
welcome the envoys from the West.
this morning was busy trying to make
arrangements to have the susan b..
Arthony amendment introduced into the
House as the first bill of the present
session. This has been Hone in prevl-
GUS sessions. and Congressman VI On
dell hopes again to have III. X. l. on
the suffrage amendment.
Democrats To Give Hearing.
Just before the parade announcement
was made. amid cheers Of those who
heard the news. that tho Democratic
National Committee. which Is to meet
here on Tuesday. will give the women a
hearing.
Mrs. Belmont Arrives.
The procession today was arranged ov
Mrs Mary Austin. author, dramatist,
ana expert in Dageantry.
The parade marks the opening OF the
Congressional Union convention. al
which Miss Alice Paul. chairman of the
union. viii preside. and at which ma
tionai o.;icers will be elected for the
first time Mrs. o. II. =. Belmont. OF
New York. arrived in Washington this
morning to attend the sessions OF The
convention.
Gather Early Today.
Long before noon the suffragists be-
gan to CATER at Stanton Square, Mary
land avenue and Fourth street north
east. But the policemen got there
ahead of them. At II o'clock there was
a group Of about forty policemen. and
Just eighteen suffragists on hand.
The Congressional Union leaders had
asked for twenty policemen. but, to pre-
vent any possible disorder Major Pull
man assigned $50 men to the task OF
guarding the suffragists.
Sergt. S. J. Harry was in charge of
, a mounted detail, for escort duty. ready
! early nj the day at Stanton Square
When the parade moved he and his men
went ahead and cleared Maryland ave-
nue. OF obstruCting vehicles.
| Inspector Cross was in general charsi
of policing Stanton square; When th'
| paraders entered the Capitol grounds
| Capt. Thomas judge was in charge o
their protection. while captain Harri
| son. with another detail. was at thu
Peace Monument. clearing the path f"1
| the entrance OF the suHraglsfs int
| PENNSYLVANIA avenue after they hat
| pre sented the enVoys to the senator.
and members of the House at the Capl
| tol steps.
Climax of Trip.
| Miss Alice Paul, chairman OF tn
union. today explained those arrangini
the escort had rot worked to gain larg
numbers. but to make the procession
symbolic of the coming to Washington
| of the two women ENJOYS bearing tn
mammoth petition from Western voters
The two envoys reached the climax o
an eventful trip across the Continen
upon which they preached suffrage doc
trines in every State. and secured al
along the way signers to the petition