British Commonwealth of Nations: Again, Christabel

In London British feminists crowded to a banquet in honor of Miss Christabel Pankhurst, pioneer militant suffragist, recently returned from Canada. Excerpts from ensuing speeches:

Viscountess Rhondda:* "This dinner is part of our campaign to secure, once and for all, equal political rights for women."

Lady Astor: "It seems to me that Miss Pankhurst's place is in the House of Commons. I feel that neither she nor the country should have any rest until she is there. I have only come to pay my humble tribute to her. For my...

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