Evening journal., 1920-03-23
Governor ASKS
VOTESFOR women

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separated and few minutes later both
recessed until o'clock this afternoon.
The Governors message follows:
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
To the Members Of the General As
sembly:
Under authority granted by tile Con-
stltutlon, the General Assembly has
been called TO consider problems,
which, in my judgment, are Of serious
moment
Washington Street Bridge.
The Act OF the last General Assem-
bly, providing a bond Issue to erect
bridge over the Brandywine in the
City OF Wilmington was found. due 10
increased costs OF construction, 10 be
insufficient. The Commission, thus
unable TO carry out the provisions Of
the Act requested the Governor to cal
a Special Session. Of the General As
sembly In order that authority might
be given TO provide for necessary in
cFeases OF the bond issues. But through
the courtesy Of Mr.. a. l. dupont, a
member OF the Commission, the emer-
gency was provided for by the assump-
ton Of any financial obligations necss-
sary. until the meeting OF the General
Assembly.
Therefore, while in session, I would
suggest that the request OF the Com
mission be considered and provisions
be made 10 care properly for tee needs
OF this projected improvement.
Woman Suffrage.
The proposed amendment 10 the
Federal Constitution. passed by Con-
gTess is presented for youg consider
alton.
Resolved. by the Senate and House
OF Representatives OF ihs United
states OF America in Congress assem-
bled (two-thirds Of each House con-
curing therin), That the 70 'nwins
article Is proposed as an amendment
10 the Constitution, which shall be
valid TO all intents and purposes as
part Of the Constitution whel ratified
by the legislatures OF three-fourths Of
the severak States.
ARTICLE.
"The right OF citizens OF 'he United
States 10 vote shall not be denied or
abridged by the United states or by
any state on account OF SEX
Woman's Suffrage has been a sub
ject Of public discussion fo- over a
half century. It is not an agitation OF
the moment.
The right OF equal franchise has
been granted and exercised with sue
cess in several States for years. II Is
not a theory or untried experiment.
No amendmen. 10 the Federal Con-
stiiution has been so long discussed.
The resolution passed by Congress w'as
the result OF long dellDorOtIon. The
sction was not due TO the excitement
al the hour.
Thirty-nve out Of forty-eight States
have expressed approval by ratification.
II is not an expression OF local or sec
tlonal view. II represents national
trend OF thought, founded on dellbc--
etc thought end successful experience.
The question is not me OF political
expedlency, but an Interpretation of
social Justice. II is the world-old
question OF right and wrong.
II expedlency be considered. however,
we reflect on womanhood II we refuse
her right TO express practically by
ballot what she now influences by
mere persuasion.
Her activities. In recent years. In
peace and war hsve been varied and
many. In zone mas her work been
otherwise than for upbu'lilng the ecn-
ditlon OF home and society and uplltt-
ing the lives snd hopes NJ men.
The vote 10 her is not only righi
"a sfford an extended and more prac-
tlcsl opportunity for influence. II Is a
rcsnonsi ibIlity which the serious ana
ihouchtful cannot shirk. II she would
oniov the privileges granted her In So
cietv. in the business and professional
world with the rights and consideration
in wage and working hours. then she
,oust eypect. and the State has right to
esk that she bear her proporhonate
share OF the obligations attending.
STATE and society look with confidence
for her practical participation as Weil
as for her advice and counsel
Those who would withhold fran
cbise today are descendants In thought
OF those who refused woman the posi-
ton IN the school. In the office, In the
hospital. All those campaigns for re
form, civic advance and protection OF
The woman WHO earns utT hNinb nav
been consummated by the votes OF
those who today are favorlng political
as we'll as social rights.
Those women, honest as they are,
who by position or inclination do not
care 10 use their practical influence by
the vote 10 the problems Of the nation,
State or community in which they
live and rear the citizens OF tomorrow,
should not preclude those who, by po-
sition and inclination. do so desire TO
play active part in affairs OF citizenship.
To you men. / present this RESPONSE
billty Your oath OF office prompts
you 10 represent the State as well as
the constituency OF a single political
precinct or division. Your supreme
duty is 10 think and act for the good OF
your State and Nstlon-and the influ-
eDoe OF woman Is for good. The eyes
az nation rest upon you.
The responsibility is yours
Schools.
After q discussion covering several
years Delaware determined 10 raise the
standards and increase the efficiency OF