"The actual participation of the betrothed parties in the execution of their contract.
"Abolition of the formal request to the father of consent to marriage, which is an insult to the father and an injustice to the child.
"For wives:
"An age of legal majority.
"Administration, and the right of disposing of a portion of their private property.
"The right to appear in law without the consent of their husbands.
"The limitation of the power of the husband over the person of the wife.
"The creation of a family council, charged with controlling this part of the power.
"For mothers:
"The right of government.