The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-08

cannot concelVe anything Wh1ch stands more formidably across the path of our political success in this state than the lack of womens names on the Democratic voting list" said man of the Democratic National Com ,mittee, in a speech made yesterday In the Stratf1eld hotel at a meeting of the Connecticut Women's Demo have a great ability and the financial means to secure the registration of Republican women, but I have never been able to fathom the reason why wise, but this is a matter for you women and you must take the lead in securing Democratic registration
 MT. Cummings spoke of the glori- splendid regime of Woodrow Wilson. He commented briefly on the League of Nations and said: eff there is anything under Gods Heavens that tablish and stabilize trade, it is an agreement between the civilized na- tons of the earth"
 Praises Woodrow Wilson.
 Had the principles of Woodrow Wilson been allowed to ripen to their full realization we would now have peace and prosperity but the vendetta in trying to destroy the man, destroy country. One single election turned the destiny of mankind,'' he contin- ued.
 But now that on the Republican 'norma1cy;' and that we are now en- toying the abundant benefits of Re publican prosperity; with England having the freedom of the Atlantic having the freedom of the Pacific and control of the Orient; with the Unit ed States having the seas from Chi cago to Alberqueque and a coaling cf vxHf wv of Topeka, Kas., 1t is time for some per son to arise and make @ strictly non partisan Democratic speech,'' this bit of sarcasm brought much laughter from the appreciative audience.
 Democratic Party Strong
 In conclusion he stated: Twin or lose we must go on for we have a great work to do and we have great if we keep the Democratic party what it is now, a legitimate and liberal home of democracy can we go on and go on to victory"
 Proceeding MT. Cummings, Mrs. | Etmly Newell Blair, Missouri mem 1 Der of the Democratic National com mittee gave an exceedingly interest l Ing talk of the Democratic party but | ganizing the women so that they may | have a more vital position in the | party.
 In the preface of her address she |
 
 between the parties. While 1 the followers of both parties state 1 that the ends of their respective | groups is the same, namely that | tor with life, liberty and pursit of | the manner of obtaining | these ends are distinctly different. | The Democrats believe that every | single individual should be given equal rights and fair chance to | obtain these things while the Repub- jean party contend that a certain group should control the power and he wealth and from them this pow er and wealth should filter down to III other men.
 League, Wilson's Idea
 During the course of her discussion she told of many of the exceedingly splendid things accomplished by Woodrow Wilson and stated that many people did not hate the League ,f Nations for the League itself, but -ather because it was a child of Will on's brain, and that in electing Hard ng they believed that he would spurn the" League but indorse 'a' League
 Mrs. Blair told the women that she aniZe a close network of women's Democratic clubs over the country, efore the primaries or convention. nd to have these clubs real factors n the party work and not like the republican clubs which are similar to he old church sewing circles which 7Ould raise the money for the new arpet and then submit the cash to he vestrymen who would select the [ olor. II
 She said that because the Demo- ratio party had found that it had T lot the full support of the public press, one of the purposes of the ' lubs would be to radiate as publicity | enters in which the various mat CTS pertaining to the party, the can IidaIes and legislative work would e explained and discussed. The vomen members, she said, would junction in the party and not alone n their own little clubs
 Miss Caroline Ruutz-Reees presid- d at the meeting and introduced the packers. Mrs. Frank Riley was hartman of the local committee on arrangements for the dinner and meeting. A business meeting for only followed
 Among the guests at the luncheon l were: Mrs. W. Herbert Riley of Mrs. James Ouan of Mrs Clement A. Fuller of tamford. MT. and Mrs. Lynn Wilson, frs. Frank Riley of this city. Mrs T. : McDermott of New Haven; Miss Katherine F. Fitzerald of New Ha- en. Mrs Frederick M- Mccarthy Of n<onia- Mrs- Katherina Mead Rear