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...refined people amoung their numbers, and are aspiring to better things. Among the women there is already the indication of a future division of progressive from conservatives, and already there are many who are not content with the program of seclusion, illiteracy, and subserviency which popular custom preserves. These 'silent women of the majority' are not happy and satisfied. Great souls among them are yearning for the liberty which should be the birthright of every human. How may we help thes women, so powerless themselves? Separated by religion, race, and customs, there is little in common between us, and suspicion of Western motives is easily aroused. To my mind the most efficient help we can give is to make the women of our own race, religion and nation free, equal to law, within the home, church and state. That example will be worth more than any amount of missionizing. Those who are working today in the splendid, invincible campaign in New York are striking three blows in every one; one for themselves...
