The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-22
HEADQUARTERS OF. NAII0NAL WOMAN s. PARTY E DEDICATED.
Cornerstone Is Lad For First oman's Political 3arIia- gnent of World, Spea1-
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washington May 1t--5Fhe head quarters of tae national woman's party was for1aalI4 deales ed today, with the laying of the cornerstone of their new building which is to be constructed opposite the capitol If the United States. A crowd of sev- eral thousand people, including a number of notable men and women of this and other nations, took part in the ceremonies
 To music furnished by the band the purple. white and yellow banner aof the natior al womans party was Normally dedicated and Mrs. 0. P, Belmont of New York, it's president, declared the purposes of the occasion were Ito acclaim the acceptance into political life of an organized body of women" and "to lay the cornerstone of the first wcman's political parlia- ment in the world"
 President Harding had accepted an Invitation to attend but at the last moment found that he was unable to do so and expressed his regret In a letter to Mrs John Gorden Battelle, chairman of the reception committee. When you invited me many weeks ago." Mir. Harding wrote, ito be in attendance at the dedication of the national headquarters of the natfo aal woman's party to be held on Sun day, May 21, 1922, the invitation was accepted. I am writing to say it wall not be possible to be present.
 Marked By High Ideals
 -"I share with you and your asso- ctation rejoicing in the enfranehisc- 1nent of women of the United States ~A fr,,1 fCH tHnf fI,nI Iar f- opportunity for American womanhood will be marked by the highest ideals, lofty patriotism, noble aspirations and great good to our common coun- try
 Senator Curtis of Kansas and Rep Aresentative Fess of Ohio, republicans, and Senator Caraway, democrat, of Arkansas, brought cordial greetings from the two congressional branches to the women in short addresses.
 s"You are today laying the corner stone of building which is to com naemorate the great victory which You and the other workers for the cause won for the women of the United States" Senator Curtis said, ..an achievement which opened the eyes of the women of the world, and I welcome the establishment of this unique headquarters, not only as a new step forward but as a symbol here on Capitol Hill of that great vlc- tory.
 "Those of us who worked and voted for the suffrage resolution know that we will never regret the part we took in the great contest because we are sure the women will do their full duty and that they will favor such legislation, state and national, as will be for the best interest of all the people of our beloved country"
 Continue Struggle
 sSpeaking for the popular branch Of Congress- MT. Fess said, T know I,.express the judgment of my col leagues, when I welcome to Capitol Hill and at this most historic spot, this national and international head charters for women from which work for the advancement of women will be carried on.
 ,'The dedication of the headquarters Nyof the national woman's party is not & monument to work already accom- plished, but an evidence of the de- termination to continue the struggle until all forms of the subjection of women are removed.
 tOf the accomplishments in which America has led the world, her most outstanding achievement is the sue- cessful establishment of popular gov ernment among her people. Not only must past gains be kept secure, but new gains made. Inactivity is decay. One work yet to be accomplished IS to insure equal opportunity for all citizens regardless of sex. I sympa- thtze deeply with the purpose of this great movement for freedom. We in Congress may be privileged In our lifetime to help further such work women. If ic that success will attend your under fakings and that this headquarters VIII be a center from which great good will come.''
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