The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-04-15

"OF dTIdnu TO rescue.
said he was king on this ques-
and had so manipulated the af-
mat he knew he had the votes to
the bill over the top in spite of
bolsheviks and Huns. He said
would trust woman with his
be and his honor and with the
Ping OF his children and there was
good reason why he should not
her with tho ballot.
Pays Tribute to Women.
e said woman was the equal OF
in peace and in war. He closed
speech with a very eloquent trib-
10 woman, and some of the suf-
Fettes were seen to wipe tears
b their eyes.
Hills Reasons For Support.
r. Hill said he had supported this
position two years ago and he had
|reater reason for supporting it
than he had at that time, re-
| ing to the splendid work done by
pen in the world war He said
| III his long experience as a legis-
pr he had r;ever cast a ballot
kEould give him more pleasure
Ftie one he would cast for this
W Outerowr Idea.
led br Bradley made a splendid
|etpon the bill. he said he had
b one of those who believed in the
|nan stay at home theory. but he
glad he had outgrown this idea,
his observations had forced him
he conclusion that woman should
|e the ballot, and that the world
I'D be better for it.
|enator Haston said he opposed the
two years ago because of the at
de CT his constituents, who were
|osed to 1t, but this time he had
en them previous notice as to wha.
attitude would be and he was
hg to support the bill.
Justice and Expediency.
Fe said 1t involved only two uues-
s, Justice and e2pediency," he in
ed that no negative voter
lld ever care TO refer to his record
this bill.
war OF outrage.
e asserted that the Gettysburg
The war for suffrage was fought
n Great Britain granted the vote
her women, adding that II wo-
IS influence is good in this home,
extend that influence to other
'es.
Worley Against.
-r. Worley led the fight against
passage of the bill. He said that
felt that one voice should be
ed for the women of Tennessee
, were not present, but who are
home attending to their home
les. He charged that 90 percent
he women of the state were op-
I'd to equal suffrage. He said IL
contrary to both moral and spir-
j law. and that 10 per cent. of the !
men Of the state were deluded He
tended that with the ballot wo-
/ would lose her womanly infiu- |
: in the world. He referred to |
herine of Russia, who was a very /
i ruler. and to Elizabeth of Eng !
]. at whose direction Queen Mary /
Scots was beheaded. He said he
&c in behalf of the Mary Magda-
s who followed closely after the
iour, instead of such characters |
Catherine and Elizabeth. He
ID Senator Haston If the light |
had seen was that like st. Paul
when on his way to Damascus,
vas IT the light of the fire which
led the presidents writings. and
kindled by Miss Sue White, of
nessee. while she and others de-
need the president and insulted
flag. At this point the suffrag-
and their friends began to hiss
Mr.. Poutham stated that unless
was stopped he would demand
the speaker clear the galleries.
other kissing was noted.
r. Worley said he did not blame
women for kissing at the name OF
te. but they had never protested
nst the acts until this bill had
introduced. He closed his speech
saving that he spoke for the
hers who gave their sons to fight
freedom for men and for that
IS of women who stay in their.
,os and with their children around !
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