Chapter 12

NATIONAL-AMERICAN CONVENTION AND HEARINGS OF 1892 185-201

Discussion on Sunday opening of Columbian Exposition -- Last appearance of Mrs. Stanton at a national convention after an attendance of forty years -- Miss Anthony elected President -- Value of Organizations for Women -- First hearing before a Democratic House Committee -- Mrs. Stanton on the Solitude of Self; the right of individual conscience, individual citizenship, individual development, man and woman need the same preparation for time and eternity -- Lucy Stone pleads for the rights of women, for justice and fair play, for the feminine as well as the masculine influence in Government -- Mrs. Hooker speaks -- Senate Committee addressed by Carrie Chapman Catt, and other noted women -- Miss Shaw on an Appeal to Deaf Ears; time will come when ears will be unstopped, voice of the people is voice of God, but voice of the whole people never has been heard -- Miss Anthony compliments Senator Hoar -- Committee report in favor by Senators Hoar, John B. Allen, Francis E. Warren; Vance and George dissent.