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OF VOTES FOR WOMEN ANXIOUS
LEST RATIFICATION BE TOO LONG DELAYED

feelings of the suffragists and will
not keep them waiting longer than
it has to for decision in this case.
the Supreme Court is a hard BODY
to hurry.
Some OF the most astute Of the
suffrage observers and workers
have reached the conclusion that
practically everything hinges on
the outcome in Delaware. If Della
ware ratified, they figure, North
Carolina and Louisiana probably
will climb on tho band wagon. If
Delaware fails to ratify. then 1t will
be nip and tuck with the odds on
tuck in the two southern states,
even though they had the advan-
tage of giving the women the
needed state to make the consti-
tutional amendment binding. There
is one thing about the Delaware
situation that gives hope. The
governor is out for the amend
ment: He can be relied upon to
call the legislature together at any
time within the next few months
to vote on the resolution if the
suffrage leaders can show him that
they have the necessary votes in
the house to put it across. So the
workers will keep right on work
ing in this pivotal state no matter
what the situation may be when
the legislature gets together again
May II.
In number of the states. the
legislatures have enacted So
called enabling laws providing for
Che voting by the women in case
Che constitutional amendment is
ratified. In others, no such laws
have been passed. and there is no
session of the legislature slated
between now and November. There
L. some doubt as to what is neces
sary along this line. To make sure.
the suffragists have planned to
have Congress put through a fed
eral enabling act. Senator Watson
introduced the bill last Monday.
The suffragists had really planned
not to have this bill introduced I'M
til after the thirty-sixth state had
ratified, the idea being that 1t
might have a bad effect upon some
Of the southern state, where they
like to handle such things them
selves. NJ.
The Watson bill for the enforce
ment Of the nineteenth amend
ment to the Constitution" with re-
spect to the elective franchise, pro-
vides that there shall be no dis
elimination against any person
qualified by law to vote in any
state, territory or subdivision, be-
cause of sex. Any person who vio-
lates this proposed law. and at
temps to prevent women from reg
istering and voting, is to be held
guilty of q misdemeanor and sub
ject to a fine of not more than $500
and to Imprisonment for not more
than one year, or both In the dis
erection Of the court. It has been
feared that perhaps such a meas
ure might be considered an effort
to give the negro women an ad-
vantage in the south which they
otherwise would not have.
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HARD WORK PRECEDES
PARTY CONVENTIONS
Numerous Preliminary Details Devolve
Upon the National Committees-Per-
picking Problems Arise for Solution.

next national convention. The COM
mittee issues the call for the con-
vention. chooses the meeting place ana
will arrange all the details. holding
a firm hand on the proceedings until
the convention perfects a permanent
organization. adopts the permanent
roll of delegates and takes over the
job" The convention later selects
a new committee to conduct the ma
tional campaign.
About ten days prior to the meet
ing of the convention the national
committee meets to pass upon the
credentials of delegates and decide
between contesting delegations. This
is probably the most important work
of the committee except the actual
campaign for the election. The i'm
portance of this work is compre-
hended when it is realized that in case
of a close division of sentiment as to
presidential candidates the seating
of one of two or more sets of con-
testing delegates might determine
the choice of candidate.
Call OF States Next.
Thus the temporary roll of the
convention is made up. AS soon as
the temporary chairman has called
the convention to order and the "key-
note" speech has been delivered, re-
citing the achievements Of the party.
there is a call of the states for the
appointment of committees, as fol-
~ ;o1-
organization, on rules and order and
on platform. recess is then taken
until the next day. while the COM
mittee on credentials proceeds to an
aH-night session for hearing appeals
from the contesting delegations.
On the following day the first thing
In order is the report of the COM
mittee on credentials. but if 1t is
not ready. as has happened in a num-
Der of conventions, the body goes
ahead with the task Of permanent
organization. The permanent chair
man and other officers are elected.
and then, if there are any appeals
from the decision of the committee
on credentials. the convention de-
cides them.
Following this comes the report of
the committee on platform and then
the nomination Of candidates. Aft
erward each state and territory
chooses a member Of it's delegation
to be a member of the national COM
mittee.
Rules for Choosing Candidates.
In republican national conventions a
majority of all the delegates is suf-
icient to nominate a candidate. In
democratic national conventions two
thirds of the membership are re-
quired to nominate. That rule has
been in vogue in democratic national
conventions since 1882. and has never
been abrogated. Efforts have been
made in the past ten years to change
it. but without success.
The most notable instance on rec
ord of the operation of the two-thirds
rule was in the convention Of 1912,
at Baltimore. when a majority of the
delegates voted for Champ Clark at
one stage of the proceedings, but fell
short of two-thirds. That memorable
struggle is still fresh in the mind
of every one-with the outcome
where Clark's majority was steadily
whitfield down and Woodrow Wilson's
vote grew until finally it reached
two-thirds and was made unanimous
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necessary state-or states-to put
the amendment to the Constitution
finally into that instrument.
Election day falls on November
2. little less than six months or.
Not great margin OF time, but
sufficient II things go right for the
women. When the Congress finally
put the suffrage resolution through
last year. 1t seemed that 1t was all
over but the shouting. The con-
test had been going for more than
half a century. however. and the
opponents Of suffrage were not yet
ready to lie down. They have
made a stiff resistance in the
states. as evidenced by the present
situation.
In many Of the states the laws
provide for registration Of the Yot-
ers in the national elections any
where from a week to thirty days
before the elections are held. But
Rhode Island, where the regfstra-
ton is much cartier. In Georgia
the registration takes place six
months before the election-in fact.
tho time for registration is already
gone by. There Is. however. pro-
vision in tho state law that II de-
sired registration can be made at a
later date, and this might be in
voked II the suffrage amendment
becomes a law later. 1t is incon-
ceivable that Georgia will go any
way but democratic. So 1t would
not matter much, except to the
Georgia women, whether they vot-
ed or not.
Registration takes place in Rhode
Island June 80. If the suffrage
amendment IL finally ratified after
that date, then the legislature
would have to act to give the wom-
en- a chance to register later.
The women were debarred in
many Of the states from taking
part in the recent primaries for the
election Of delegates to the nation
al conventions and probably will
be unable to vote in many of the
primaries for the nomination Of
candidates for the Senate and
House. This is a matter of some
chaerin to women who want a
chance at members Of Congress
who have opposed suffrage in the
past, and who are seeking re-elec-
ton.
Still another angle to the situa-
ton. Suppose Delaware or one
other state should ratify the SUI
fraee amendment, making a, total
of thirty-six states recorded for the
amendment. and suppose the wom-
en- are given the vote. and then
suppose, after the election, the
Supreme Court should decide there
would have to be a referendum in
Ohio. What would happen to the
election? The Supreme Court heard
the arguments in the Ohio case
April g. It is the custom of the
court to take recess for the sum-
mer early in June and not come
back for action in any cases until
October. While 1t is to be sup
posed that the Supreme Court will
have some mercy on the harried
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ILL the women the coun-
M try over be permitted
" to vote in the coming
national elections? The
question is wellnigh as perplexing
today as that riddle-who will be
the republican nominee for Presi-
dent at Chicago. It il the "eter-
ering the politician.
Thirty-five states have ratified
the woman suffrage constitutional
amendment. In one of these
Ohio-a demand for a referendum
to the people Of the state has been
made and the case is pending be.
fore the Supreme Court of the
United States to determine wheth-'
er the state constitution pro-
viding for a refendum governs in
this case or not. The case has
been argued before the court and
its decision is eagerly awaited by
the suffragists. For IL the court
should hold that referendum was
in order then 1t would be neces-
sary to obtain ratification by two
more states, because it is neces-
sary that thirty-six states shall
accept the constitutional amend
ment before 1T is the law OF the
land.
There are just five states. ac-
cording to the suffragists them
selves, in which they have the
ghost of a show to obtain ratifi-
cation by the legislatures before
the November elections. In some
of these the ghost is exceedingly
anemic, even for a ghost. These
states are Delaware. North Caro-
lima Louisiana, Connecticut and
Vermont. In the last two states
the republican governors are per-
sisting in their refusal to call the
legislatures together in special
session to act on the constitu-
tional amendment. While the SUI
frage workers continue to appeal
to these governors, they are do
ing so because they intend to
leave no stone unturned rather
than because they believe they
will succeed in changing the gov
errors minds.
In Delaware persistent efforts
have brought about a favorable
vote in the state senate. To be
exact. the senate voted II to in
favor of suffrage. May 5. The
house has yet to be won. and the
legislature has recessed until May
II without action.
North Carolina and Louisiana
are the other best bets for the
suffrage leaders. The women are
conducting an insistent campaign
to get these states to ratify when
their legislatures meet.
The Louisiana legislature meets
tomorrow and the legislature in
North Carolina will meet In spe.
cial session in July. The demo-
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BY WILL r. KENNEDY.

NO economize on their own time.
and so get greater efficiency
in considering legislation.
leaders in the House are now
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BY G. GOULD LINCOLN.

WE the sv women he a sss sH4a,
to vote in the coming
national alacfiopoo Tho
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n the 18th of this month
there will assemble in Wash
ington a committee of poll

ington a committee of poll
ticians constituting an or
eanization unique in the history Of
American politics and national con-
Sentions. Never before in the annals
OF political activity has an undertake
ing been essayed similar to the one
in hand. Its evolution Is being watch
ed with curiosity and. it must be
said. with an amount of somewhat
scornful skepticism by old-line poll
t,cians. both democrats and repub-
licans
This is the committee which was
authorized at the quadrennial meet
Ing of the republican national COM
nittee last winter to formulate sug-
Sestions to be presented to the plat
form committee of the republican ma
tional convention. for possible incor-
poration in the republican national
platform for the presidential cleo
tons 1t consists of $50 men and
women, representative of all walks of
life. industry and economics-labor,
capital. agriculture. transportation.
manufacturing. banking and finance.
social uplift-oh. nearly everything
under the sun concerning the people
will be represented.
Broadly stated, the object of their
deliberations will be to prepare sug-
gestions for the national convention
10 be recommended by the party in
i,s platform for subsequent enact
1nent into law or Incorporation in
administration Of the government. 1t
was assumed as the basis for the
creation Of the committee that the
j., politicians who are to frame the plat
form would be interested in getting
nrst-hand information as to what the
country is thinking about and wants
II 10 recognized by political lead
ers in both parties that the platforms
OF the parties in the two national
conventions now approaching will he
tho occasion Of contests second only
to the fight over the nomination OF
candidates for the presidency. In
deed, the platform may have unusual
ly important bearing upon the selec-
ton of candidates.
In the democratic national Conven-
zion there is expected contest be-
tween the advocates of light wines
ana beers and the "bone dry" prohi
bitiontsto over the wording of the
platform in dealing with national pro-
hibitfon.
The republican national convention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-09
BY NEWBOLD MOVES.

INTEREST in the European situation is
now chiefly centered in the various imam
cial and economical conferences which
will take place there within the next
few weeks. All Europe is anxiously await
ing the developments which may arise. For
the nations of the old world are awakening
to the fact that far they have made little
progress in the work of recovering from
the war. and that foremost Of the multiplex
problems which trouble them today is the
dark cloud of economic uncertainty.
The international parliamentary commercial
sion at Paris. A large majority of the nations
OF the world are there convened for dis,
e Gus na Of the current high cost of living and
ference. at which the United States is not rep
has only Of rec
sent to the financial conference Of the league
OF nations. which will take place at Brussels
some time subsequent to the first of June.
Overshadowing the two meetings indicated
above in Importance is that to be held at Spa
on May 25, when the allied chiefs of state will
meet the heads of the German government.
1t is at this conference that the matter of
determining the which Germany is to
pay to the allies as war indemnity and the
method whereby she will pay it is to be set
tied. The Germans supposed to come to
present economical and financial condition, and
as to her prospects for the future.
Among the allies there are two opposing
views. Lloyd George is of the opinion that
the total sum Of Germany's Indebtedness to
the allies must be settled and for all.
what Germany may be able to pay In her
present condition does not justly represent
the Germans will be able to pay when that
nation shall have regained in considerable
The difficulty of reconciling two such di-
vergent points of view is apparent both in
this precise diicuity that the meeting has
been called and. with the recollection Of the
ence, still fresh in their minds the leaders
of the allies are reported confident that
an equally happy solution may be reached
AS for the conference at Brussels, it is
quite obvious that its success depends upon
marily be concerned with European problems.
seeking. to find out how normal credit
able that the United States. which has been
invited to send representatives. will be
officially represented by delegates from Amer
lean chambers of commerce.
Preliminary to the meeting at Spa Franco
German conference is to be held in Paris
within the next ten days The original pur-
pose of the conference is the seeking of some
basis for the restoration of the pre-war busi-
ness relations between Germany and France
which would be submitted to the meeting at
Spa for approval. 1t is now. however, felt
that more important agreement may
be arrived at between the two nations-in-
ternational disarmament.
Frances official position has been declared
to be against disarmament as long as Ger
many maintains an effective army. The Ger
apdY 81
known to be strongly opposed to the main
te tens !. Of large military force in germany
France may pledge herself to radical dis
armament measures when they shall have
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DRAUGHTSMEN"
ASSEMBLY HERE TO BE UNIQUE

over the league of nations. One ele-
ment of the party. as represented by
delegates. will advocate approval of
a league of nations with reservations.
Another section will insist upon abso-
lutte rejection of the idea of league
of nations. as now presented. The
contest will be waged first in the COM
mittee on resolutions and later on the
floor of the convention.
1t is thought improbable that the
coming meeting of the platform
draughtsmen' in Washington will
undertake to deal with these two
questions for the republican conven-
lions. but will devote their attention
mainly to sociological and industrial
questions.
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YHILE most of official Wash
NM ington and Congress are
thinking mainly of candi-


AN/ ington and Congress are
" thinking mainly of candi-
dates for the presidential
nomination in connection with the ap-
preaching national conventions. 1t de-
wolves upon the officials of the dem
ocratic and republican national COM
3nittees maintaining headquarters
here to give attention to the details
of the conventions and to the ma
chinery for the smooth running Of
these great enterprises.
There is temporary chairman to
decide upon for each convention. men
selected to make the keynote speeches.
innumerable sergeants-at-arms to be
appointed. thousands Of tickets to be
printed and guarded and all the ar
rangements for the great convention
halls to be made.
AppOrtionment Of Delegates.
The republican national convention,
which will be held first this year.
will be composed Of ss4 delegates
The democratic convention will con-
sist Of 1902 delegates. This differ
ence arises from the fact that the
democrats allow two delegates from
each congressional district in the
states with four delegates at large
for each state, representative Of the
' two United States senators, and give
the territories. insular possessions
and the District Of Columbia six del
egates. 4
The republicans allow two delegates
for each congressional district except
in certain southern states. where the
republican vote in presidential cleo
tons Is inconsequential. 1t was deem
ed unfair that states which do not
contribute to the success of the re-
publican ticket at the polls should
have equal voice in the selection of
candidates with states that elect the
nominee. The republicans accept only
two delegates from the territories and
the District of Columbia.
The republican convention will
meet at Chicago June 8. the day fall
ing on Tuesday. whereas Wednesday
has usually been the meeting day.
But, foreseeing the possibility of
many ballots being required to agree
uPOh a SohoAodNe' o"O ~
complete the work before Sunday.
the republicans are meeting earlier in
the week. The convention which
!. nominated President Harrison the
first time ran over Sunday while
awaiting a reply from James G.
Blaine as. to whether he would be
: J candidate. Mr.. Blaine being at that
time in Scotland. 81
Democrats Plan Three-Day Session.
The democratic national convention
will meet at San Francisco June %
and present prospects are that it
will conclude its work within the
ordinary time of three days and GER
tainly by the week end. The demo-
Gratis have chosen their temporary
chairman in the person of Homer S.
Cummings. chairman of the national
committee. The republicans may fol-
low suit by naming Will H. Hays.
chairman of their national committee.
as temporary chairman of the con-
vention.
The national committee Of each
party is a body composed of one
member from each state and terri
tory. chosen at the preceding national
convention and holding Office until
the committee is reorganized by the
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w YITH a growing interest In
M national parks being mani
w tested by the American
public and by Congress,
and with an increasing number of
visitors taking advantage Of these
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-09

CARLOS HERRERA.
Following the enforced resignation
of Estrada Cabrera. after presf-
dency lasting twenty-five years. Her
rera has been made provisional pres
fdent Of Guatemala. Herrera owns
the bfggest sugar plantation I'm the
country and In one of that republfc's
wealthiest men. His children have
been educated in schools In the
United States.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1920-09-20
ACENCIA DE EMPLEOS
PARA LICENCIADOS DEL
EJERCITO.

Despues de una guerra asOIa-
dora en- que Ia destruction jug6
Ell papel mas impOrtante, Ilega
ahOra ell perfOdO de recOnstruc-
ci6n, y, 10 que debe preOcupar
mas q la humanidad es dar Ocu-
paci6n a tOdOs los licenciadOs del
ejercitO que tan valientemente
OfrecierOn sus vidas pOr Ia liber-
tad del mundO. y,
Las Caballeros de Colon han
establecidO Ia agencia de empleOs
con ese fin y esperan que tambiSn
coOperen los comcrciantes, in
dustriales y hOmbres de negOciOs
de cualquiera classes que sean.
Si usted necesita un emplea-
do, sOlicitelO de la agencia de en-
pleOs de los CaballerOs de Colon.
ST usted necesita ocupaci6n,
envie su sOlicitud a los CabaIle-
rOs de Colon. Esta Agencia de
EmpleOs no impOne cOndici6n al
guna a los sOIicitantes de pagO
de alguna Quota y mucho menos
de ingreso en- Ia Orden. Los IL
cenciadOs del ej6rcito que obten-
gan cOIOcaciOnes no quedaran
ObIigadOs en- NADIA con los Caba-
IIerOs de Colon.
Dirijase q: Cabaileros de Co:
Ion,
Agencia de Empleos,
Apartado 167, San Juan.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1920-09-20
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CARBON BARATO


Si sufre del est6magO pida a su bo-
ticariO un frascO del maravillOsO
"STOMALIX SAIZ DE CARLOS"
1seIO de acuerdO con las instruccio-
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enseguida.
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