Parliament and Female Suffrage: Opposition to Premature Concession: (To the Editor): Sir, – The opponents of female suffrage have neither the wish nor the intention to violate the truce which, by common consent, holds good for the present in respect to all contentious questions connected with national policy. But in as much as it appears likely that the matter will come under the consideration of the conference not sitting under the presidency of the Speaker, they are desirous that no misapprehensions should exist as to their attitude. … (reform should be discussed after the war) … We are sir, etc. … (long list, includes), Ellen F. Pinsent …
[see also Dundee Courier: Saturday 18th November 1916 and Aberdeen Journal: Monday 20th November 1916: and others] (see also Sheffield Daily Telegraph: Saturday 18th November 1916)
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Referenced
GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949