Evening journal., 1920-03-25

S0Itn as ctnhtOr - btcuhrt iN'pi
surI ge. am from O suffrage State.
Il hat are lhe reasons foc sunrag ?
They are. first. TO correct the wrong
theory OF taxation without representa-
ton; second. to participate in laws,
now enacted by men but which ar
feet women; third 10 prey Mt d'scrlmi-
nation In favor OF men. Then, fourth,
suffrage win educate women In the
country's affairs. IN which women
have the same concern as men. IL Will
make them bsitar wives and mothers.
what are the objections to suffrage :
That It will make women unwomanly
that woman are already represented;
that bad women VIII vote and good
women VIII not; that Negro women
win vote to the detrment OF the coun-
try; that II IS matter each State
should decide for Itself"
Senator McKallar denied the sound
ness OF the objections, all OF which, he
said, had been dSproyed by its opera
ton in Tennessee. where Il works TO
The satisfaction OF all and for the bene-
NJ OF ALL he said.
Delaware women" he continued
arc as much entitled to vote as the
women Of any other State
''Now, gentlemen OF the House, un-
dersiand a considerable number Of you
have signed round robin against
suffrage. DO you think this IS fair 10
your women, % 600 OF whom | under
stand. have petition for the vote2
Look at tie practical side OF the
qucsto on. II is hard 10 deny that any
decent mature resident Of The country
is not entitled TO participate in the
selection OF those who make and en-
force your laws.
This, to my mind Is Deiaware's op-
portunity. believe suffrage Is com
ing and coming very soon II DelawareI
can appreciate this wonderful oppor-
tunity to enfranchise women. ] feel that
Il Is. step that will never be re-
gretted."
S4nator McKellar appealed partlcu-
larly TO the Democrats. pointing out
that The administration is for. suffrage.
the state Committee has decided for II
and the Democratic Convention In Call
fornla will declare for 10.
After senator McKellar's speech Mrs
Hilles introduced Mrs. Henry Ridgely
president OF the Equal Suffrage Asso-
clation, who then took charge OF the
meeting.
Mrs. Rldgely said she represented
2O00 members Of her association and
$500 0oiher Delaware women who have
pettioned for suffrage. she made an
earnest plea for ratification and said
she did not think The so-cllled pact
signed by Democrats and Republicans
yes . lay was fair, Il do not think
any American is willing 10 deny any
one fair hearing on any subject.
she said
Senator Thomas Sterling Republican,
OF South Dakota. was introduced by
Mrs. Aidgely as speaker. The Senator
said suffrage should be granted 10
women as a matter OF pure abstract
right without other consid -rallons. lie
sa In part.
Women should be granted the vote
because OF the fact that intellectually |
and socially she Is endowed as men are
endowed and has like ID ais and aspira-
lions, II not higher Ideals than men.
She Is a citizen and she constitutes
one-half OF me people
"Fhe woman's suffrage amendment
docs not involve any breach Of faith
within the States, because all the
States agreed at the beginning
that ihree-fourths Of the States
might amend the constitution.
The objection that Il interferes with
The right Of States was an objection
made 10 the 18th, ith and 10th amend /
mcnts but without avail"
III does not interfere With the prin-
,ple OF local self-government nor with
any theory OF States rights which the
trainers OF the Constitution had 10
mind"
Il have little patience with the srgu-
nent mat IL will unsex women 10 par
icipate In the suffrage. Already she Is
engaged In many of the callings OF ment
IS witness oillce and clerical work per-
ormed by women. The departments al
are fun Of them. Who ever
heard that such pursuits deprive wo-
nan OF her grace and chnrm and hef
influence. The work in which she has
engaged has on the other hand deNel-
lped her and given her q broader out
look on life. and so even In a greater
leeree will her participation in politics
strengthen her and enhance her innu-
ence, which In the main as have every
reason 10 believe viii be for the good
as u has been in other spheres OF life"
Delaware occupies a peculiar posi-
ton. trust she VIII be the thirty
sixth State to ratify. Il win be a proud
DISTINCTION for this Stale TO put the
amendment into effect As I understand.
Il was Dclaware's deciding vote that
brought about the adoption OF the
Declaration OF Independence by the +
Continental Congress. Delaware was 7
he nrst state 10 ratlfy the Constitu-
ion OF the United States. She should
seep in line with her glorious. record
llready made The States that nave .
Ilready ratified contain a population OF
bout 7SOOO000 people with 100000
women voters These States and these
'otcrs appeal TO the Legislature OF the
tate OF Delaware to rise to the occa-
ion and cast the needed vote to make
quail suffrage throughout the United
states an accomplished fact"
Among the suffragists from upstate
tho attended the hearing this morning
we're. Mrs. Florence Bayard fillles.
FRS. Frederick Brlnghurst. Mrs. Victor
uPont, Sr, Mrs. James Ginns, Mrs.
lien Spcakman. Mrs William p Ban I
Oft. Mrs. Paul dupont Mrs. J. Mon
eth jackson, Mrs. James Winches-
ar, Mrs Alfred Cavthrop, Mrs Mary
'rown Miss Rachel ilowland. Mrs. Rob
Richards, Mrs Frank Stirl'th. Mrs.
larry Clinton. Mrs. Stanley Arthurs,
irs Victor dupont. ". Mrs Stuart ]. {
lOrn Miss Mary Eolfoohor Af.e uo--., ,