WOMEN'S CONGRESS AT HONOLULU.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 20 August 1928, Page 2

WOMEN'S CONGRESS AT HONOLULU.

INTELLIGENT INTEREST IN AFFAIRS OF WORLD

Opportunity in Government

Received Sunday, 5.5 p.m. HONOLULU, August 17. The Government section of the PauPacific Women 'sf Conference, in which the Australian and New Zealand delafates participated prominently, evolved the following general principles as of ir.iport.ince — (1) Political education: (2) The necessity for women to analyse Governmental institutions: (3) The application of League of Nations' principles: (41 The inclusion of women on the League of Nations' staff: (5) Equality, opportunity, and remuneration for women in Government service: (0) The study of the nomenclature of | all English-speaking lands: (7) A quarter interest in world affairs: (8) The promotion of legislation for the protection of women and children in industry: (9) The enforcement of laws affecting social morality: (10) Legislation safeguarding health: (11) Activity promoting an understanding of the League of Nations' work: (12) Recommendations for study rathef than resolutions for support. Storm in the Teacup. A storm was aroused in the Conference by Mrs. Robertson 's cable to the Sydney Sun quoting Dr. Stanley as denouncing flappers. Indignant denials followed, Dr. Stanley asserting she never said it. Round-table sessions being closed to the press, it is not easy to check the statement directly; but Mrs. Robertson being an accredited delegate was present. Her notes show the statements as sent, but these probably were overemphasised by absence of context. Independent correspondents express little doubt that something of the kind was said, and point out that the occurrence illustrates the folly of barring sessions to the general press.