El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17

. while those that are less fortunate
viii be given the opportunity TO learn
All viii be compelled 10 take regular
physical exercise, for a healthy body
is essential for healthy motherhood
our program is by no means com
plete- First OF all, we must secure
the legislation necessary for making
compulsory social service an esJab-
lished fact. Then We shall learn by
experience lust how much society re-
quires Of the women's army"
A strinkingly beautiful young girl,
with dark, silky hair; twinkling.
black eyes and perfect physique that
betrayed systematic devotion to out
door sports, entered the room.
Meet my daughter, Elizabeth" said
Frau Spohn. adding= Elizabeth is one
Of my most enthusiastic adjutants-"
The conversation drifted TO politics.
Political preferences do not affect
our league in any way" Frau SpOhn
observed. Our members are recruited
from all political parties"
I can attest TO that" seconded
Fraulein Spohn- why" she cried
laughingly, mother is q staid old
conservative. a member Of the Ger
man National party, and I am a radi-
cal Socialist But We never quarrel,
do we, motherT'
Abe mothers delicate white fingers
ran caressingly through the daugh-
ter's soft. black hair. and for a mo-
ment the girls hand rested on her
mothers arm. No other answer was
necessary.
Are others than woman relatives
Of officers eligible to membership in
the league2" the mother was asked.
No. replied Frau Spohn- That IS
70 say the wives. daughters and sis
tiers OF officers, medical officers and
civilian officials Of the military es-
adjustment That is because we
started the league as class organiza-
ton. But we will cooperate with
other woman organizations working
for the common good Of the nation"
It was suggested that this exclu-
siveness rather subjected the league
to suspicion OF militaristic aspirations
Frankly NIIIItaristie.
But we do have certain militaristic
aspirations, exclaimed Frau SpOhn-
Compulsory social service for women
IS only one OF our tenets, though the
principal one For instance, we main
tain that no form OF government can
last without the support OF strong
military establishment TO preserve
peace and order within and safeguard
the nation against danger from with
out
But we do not want the old mill
tary system restored While we be-
neve the officers should have the
power Of command over the troops,
we are opposed to an exclusive mill
tary caste Of aristOcrats- Our pro-
gram provides for advancement TO
commissions by noncommissioned Of
ficers- We recognize the principles
Of democracy. We are satisfied with
a republican form Of government. We
do not want the monarchy restored
Want Open Road
we viii work for similar oppor-
tunities for advancement in civic oc-
equations. The slogan Of the new
German generation is An open road
for ability Prior 10 November the
ascent TO any position OF Importance
in Germany required the backing OF
several generations. Now it is realized
that a single lifetime suffices for
reaching and filling the highest places
10 the best advantage for our country.
It is our opinion that women can do
much toward bringing out and devel-
Oping the best our men, regardless Of
ancestry or traditions. are capable OF"