WOMEN’S CONGRESS

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXII, Issue 249, 20 August 1928, Page 8

WOMEN’S CONGRESS

■ ——- ADOPTS IMPORTANT TENETS. OPPORTUNITY IN GOVERNMENT ’ By Telegraph—Copyright—Press Assn. HONOLULU, August 17. The Government section of the Pan-Pacific Women’s Conference, in which the Australian and New Zealand delegates participated prominently, evolved the following general principles as of importance: — (1) Political education: (2) The necessity for women to analyse Governmental institutions: (3) The application of League of Nations’ principles: (4) The inclusion of women on the League of Nations’ staff. (5) Equality, opportunity, and remuneration for women in Government service: (G) The study of the nomenclature of all English speaking lands: (7) A quarter interest in world affairs: (8) The promotion of legislation I for the protection of women and children in industry: 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 rather than resolutions for support. Storm in a 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 statment directly; but Mrs Robertson being an accredited delegate was present. Her notes show the statements as sent, but these probably were over-emphasised by absence of context. Independent correspondents express little doubt that something of the kind was said, and point out that the occurence illustrates the folly of barring sessions to the general press.