New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-05

4Lr Lt4 MaA LIN PNANAf q ++''~s 49,
sometimes did dream OF becoming a
new William the Conqueror and ruling
both countries for their good. Now
we are inwardly resolved, after all the
lessons Of the war, 20 make still! more
decisive application OF the notions OF
liberty which were 20 ruin US. We
think Of proving that the utmost free
dom and the utmost strength OF a
civilization are compatible. Ihis IS
very ambitious. I an not sure We
shall not do it. II we can do IT, that
Will be a triumph Of all that the Eng
nsh speaking world, in It's best hours
Of political thought, has generally sup
posed itself TO stand for. We think
that the United States will be with Us
both in sympathy and practice.
Women To Be Recognized.
Considering the open and the under
lying forces which are at work, do
not doubt that we are moving toward
adult suffrage for men and women
alike. The admission OF women 70 full
equality Of electoral citizenship IS an
idea well calculated TO fill Germans
with horror. but it viii be done in the
United Kingdom and perhaps before
the end Of the war. The present gov
eminent IS by 10 means agreed about
Il. but there is no question as TO which
view is in the ascendant. The re-
straints on that view sre very TEN
porary. There is vast change Of
mind throughout the country.
Before the war. the issue Of woman S
suffrage made a line Of cleavage
through both our political parties
Some Of its strongest supporters were
Conservatives. Some OF It's sufes'
opponents were Liberals. Inc cause
was nut back by the violent antics OF
the extreme sufragettes whose dom'e,s-
tic policy Of "frightfuress' mad, IKE
Zeppelin raids, result accurately the
reverse Of the effect intended.
Looked TO the Men Only.
Put there was a bigger obstacle The
war cloud was gradually spreading ahu
tbickering over Europe. Armageodon
uas coming Millions upon millions o.
mon would be IN arms. ne "hoIe
Ice-inv OF civilization would depend on
he clash Of hosts and fleets. Many o.
ms though not sharing most OF the
ordinary objections 70 woman s-4
frage. did firmly believe mat as .ons
as the fate Of nations might De a. slshs
In wars which could only be "ageu y
men. full citizenship should remain VI
q male basis. -..,o1
that argument untenable. Inc war "a'
not only a conflict OF armies ana Heels
l. was a war Of nations IN deeper az
more complete sense than any o.
had ever imagined. We were al N 'H'
nght. The thinking AZ nome was as g
sential as that which went on a. h0se
quarters. The factory line vas ms.
nensable 20 the firing line. Inc haii ,qi
mat made the weapons were Ss ae@u.y
active IN the struggle as tnose Iha
used them. Pacific Britain, az sholt ~ ~,
&c rad 70 turn itself into the n!ghes'
go so,ai hat could be conceived. Al the
ssme time many ordinary pursuits ma
- co on Il was our women VINO saved
~ 6v the utterly unexpected extent o.
,beir resources in every sort OF energy
and aptitude.
Women Saved the Day.
A, van know. II the Germans had
attacked with full strength IN tn'
West early last year, they mighI no -
won before our women got larry ;.
work After that u was TOO laIe- ~.
women had thrown themselves my.
the national work. Their quichHes1
and their patience were equaIIy re-
r,arkable. In the munition factories
tbeir effectiveness IN operating ma
sbi,erv was revelation OF indus'
trial possibilities. They often learhel
~ few weeks processes that mao
been supposed 20 require years ..
Lining and practice on the part OF
skiiIed workmen. Everywhere US
women increased the output ING,
aid well what 10 was feared would p'
too complicated for them, ana oi'
easily what it had been thought "ouiG
| be too heavy.
Ans,. from war work, they replaced
80, IN all sorts Of civil pursuits
Tbev take the tickets on the railways
al do much Of the cleaning. IheJ
80 motor buses and tramcars
They are employed in electric po"eel
stations and gas works. as well as y
+ engineering shops and on me IAhu
While supporting the war with de
I ,or,,i,stion 20 outwork Germany, thel
are keeping the ordinary trade anS
commerce Of the country al q higi
level. AS well as graphing with ih'
housekeeping difficulties which lie DO
| hind II all.
Earning Much Money.
And the women are earning greA
Ill 81 nancy and doing a great dea