WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 205, 23 May 1908, Page 5

WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE.

TARIFF REFORM ASPECT. . ■ CUFFRAGISTS STILL VIOLENT. ■ SIX ARRESTED. : BY lELKOEAPH—PKEBB ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHTS London, May 21. .. Tho '.'Standard" says that Mr. Asquith, Prime Minister; is affording facilities for the introduction into tho Reform Bill of woman's suffrage. If Parliament approves, and [ is insistent, in such /case woman's suffrage - must "> have a wide; basis—in other words, " nearly • equality.'with tho 'male, fra'nehiso. , The movement is. interpreted in some circles • as a desire to dish tariff roform, Mr. Asquith • ' believing ;, tha.twomen ' are- opposed' to increased taxation on any articles of household . necessity. . ■ - :■ Miss Pankluirst . declares that in view of tho; absence of a definite "pledge-, that' the Government will tako action this session,- the : suffragist, campaign will be vigorously pur- ■ Bued. . : Suffragists visited the residence - of Mr. ; - 'Asquith 'in Downing Street; and demanded a more defimto statement of the Government's .-*' ; intentions in . regard 'to the enfranchisement of women. Mr. Asquith sent word that ho had nothing to'say.* ' •• ... .Tbo suffragists demanded;a personal inter- ; view, .'declaring , that' they : intended i:o follow : : Mr. Asquith's advice-to, "keep on rowing." ' :; Six were'arrested. - ' AN ANTICIPATION. .„ . '(Rec. May 22, 11.21 p.m.) London, May 22. , .Lady Carlisle, presiding ;at-a. meeting - of i • the Women's Liberal Federation, welcomed :•Mr. : iAsquith's ■: statements concerning .wo-; man's franchise. - She understood that: there ■ ' ' ,would. be a shorter residential qualification, .jjj and;.votes'for. all women, married: or single.