NATIONAL SUFFRAGE CONVENTION OF 1905 117
The convention in Portland, Ore., first held in the
West--Enthusiastic welcome and great hospitality--Miss Anthony
speaks of her visit in 1871--Speech of Jefferson Myers, president
of the Exposition--Mrs. Duniway on the Pioneers--Dr. Shaw's
president's address, answers ex-President Cleveland and Cardinal
Gibbons--Committee appointed to interview President
Roosevelt--Protest to committee of Congress against statehood
constitution for Oklahoma and other Territories--Fine work of
Press Committee--Woman's Day at Exposition--Unveiling of
Sacajawea statue--Convention adopts Initiative and
Referendum--Decision to have an amendment campaign in
Oregon--Tribute to Mr. Blackwell--Mrs. Catt's noble
address--Memorial resolutions for eminent members--Speeches by
prominent politicians.