[32] Extended space is accorded this discussion, as it might reasonably be expected that on the floor of the United States Senate would be made the most exhaustive arguments possible on both sides of this important question.
[33] This report had been presented Mar. 28, 1884, by Senators T. W. Palmer, H. W. Blair, E. G. Lapham and H. B. Anthony.
[34] The italics are made by the editors of the History.
[35] Senator Brown did not enter the army during the Civil War.
[36] As a lawyer Senator Brown was always exempt from jury service.
[37] Senator Brown had this done by his representatives, as any woman could do.
[38] As every private family urgently needs the man and the woman, why are both not needed in this "great aggregation?"
[39] Do women have no hardships or hazards in time of war?
[40] If her duties are just as laborious, responsible and important as man's, do they not entitle her to a voice in the Government?
[41] Since this tremendous responsibility is placed upon woman, why should she not have a voice in the conditions which surround these children outside the home? Why should man alone determine these conditions which often counteract all the mother's training?