Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-02
VERMONT TO Join
IN NSUFFRAGE RACE
Governor Indicates Calling Of
Special Session to Beat
Out Tennessee
HARDING URGES ACTION
Ry the Associated Press

Washington, July "a race between
the Democratic and Republican parties
for the honor of enfranchsing the
women Of the nation in time for their
participation in the November elections
today appeared probable The two
parties. the Indications we're, would
work through Legislatures in which
each has majority. the Democrats
through the Tennessee Legislature and
the Republicans through the Vermont
lawmaking body.
Governor Roberts, Of Tennessee. in
response to an appeal from President
Wilson, announced several days ago
that he would call the Legislature of
his state in special session to act on
the federal suffrage amendment.
Governor Clement. Of Vermont. after
a conference here last night with Sena-
tor Harding, intimateo he would call
the Vermont Legislature. known to be
favorable toward the suffrage amend
resolution.
To Call Tennessee Body
The Tennessee Legislature will be
called to meet August q, Governor
Roberts informed the National Wom-
ans party last night.
Governor Clement did not state
definitely when the Vermont Legislature
would 'be called, but the impression
prevailed among those informed as to
his conference with Senator Harding
that the session would be convened at
an early date. The Vermont governor,
In formal statement issued after his
conference with Mr.. Harding, In fact
did not openly state that he contem-
plated calling an extra session, but de-
clared that despite his reluctance to
permit change in the fundamental
laws without delibcration there, was
prepondcrance of Republican advice
in favor Of a special session.
Senator Harding, in statement is
sued simultaneously with that of Gov
ernor Clement. said the Vermont gov
crnor understands was not tres
passing on his authority"
Many Calls for Vermont to Act
II have been calling on Senator
Harding" said Governor Clement Mt
the conclusion of the conference, "aud
we discussed the state of the Union
agreeably, you can be sure, and we
discussed the suffrage ratification Of
Vermont. Our state Republican, COM
mittec convention asked me to call
the extra session, Chairman Hays has
urged it on behalf OF the national com
mittee, and many requests have come
to me from delegations of the national
convention.
Naturally, ] wanted Senator Hard ,
ing's views and he suggested an early
call. My reluctance is due to a feel
ing that Vermont prefers to change the |
fundamental laws very deliberately. We |
can only change our state constitution |
by direct appeal to the people and fa-
yorable action by the Legislature. We
are reluctant, therefore, to ratify by |
Legislature which was elected at a |
time when suffrage was not an issne."
Senator Harding's statement re-
garding the conference was noncommit-
tai as to Governor Clements future |
action. Senator Harding said:
ut gave me an opportunity to say to |
terested in the tnal disposition Of the
question of ratifcation,' said Senator
Harding, land I told the governor
frankly that if my advice were wanted. |
would be glad to see Vermont Repub- !
licans close up the great franchise ra-
form. The women throughout the nation
are deeply interested in the national
campaign and the ratification must be
closed soon if they are universally to
participate in the federal election. I
would be gratified, of course, to have
Republican Vermont close the gap, but
Governor Clements understands l was
not trespassing Oh his authority in
giving him such an opinion in the course
Of our conference"
Marion. o., July 2.-(By A. P.)-|
Arrangements have teen completed for
caring for % 900 out of town visitors
who are expected here next Monday to
participate in the home coming cele-
bration for Senator Warren G.. Hard
ing.
The Marion Civic Association. which
has charge of the arrangements both
for the home coming and the notifica-
tion ceremonies. July %, today esti-
mated that $1,000 people will come to
Marion for the home coming and at
least 1OO, 900 persons for the notification
ceremonies.
Every available structure has been
obtained for caring for the guests.
to be filed up with sleeping accommo-
dations and many tents have been OBJ
tained. The Civic Association promises
there will be no profitcering.
Senator Harding will go by nutomo-
bile from Washington to Marion. Ac-
companicd by Mrs. Harding he will
leave Washington tomorrow morning
and expects to reach here soon after
noon on Monday.
Part of the trip will be made over the
Lincoln National highway, but the ex-
net itinerary is withheld. Senator and
Mrs Harding will follow a custom they
have practiced ever since he has been
in the Senate.
In order that the candidate may get
us much rest as possible, leisurely trip
will be made, with several stops en-
route.
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