unknown (1893) The Press on the W.L. F. Conference at Liverpool. The Woman's Herald (Women's Penny Paper), 7 (222). p. 8.
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Summary of various press reports about the Women's Liberal Federation conference at Liverpool, providing accounts from the Daily Chronile, Echo, the Star, the Liverpool Courier, and the Liverpool Mercury. The Daily Chronicle mentions that "the best men in this combined demonstration were the women. They were practical - intensely, we might almost say fiercely practical - the men, on the other hand, were only political, and on some points a trifle windy and 'viewy'...". It is further highlighted, that Liberal men and women differed in their opinions on some of the issues under discussion. In the Echo, "the marvellous advance in debating power, the moderation, breadth of vision, and good calm common sense, which one and all [of the women] evinced" is applauded, as is their emancipation as a feminine force in politics. The Star also speaks highly of the manner in which the women presented themselves, and the effective way in which their pursued their agenda, which included female suffrage, temperance, and the poor law reform. Particularly Miss Whitehead's speech and that last matter is recommended to the readers who are interested in that subject. The Liverpool Courier, praising the abilities of the women delegates, claims that "[w]omen who debate so ably are surly entitled to a voice in Imperial affairs. One lady displayed a knowledge of politics and the technique of voting - to coin a phrase - that startled us to begin with; and the meeting all through was characterised by the same thoroughness and business ability. There were no sentimental politics." Particularly Mrs. Broadley Reid and Miss Whitehead are commended for their particularly well-administered addresses. The Liverpool Mercury mentions "a stirring address" which was given by Lady Carlisle, and highlights the speaking-abilities of Mrs. Stewart-Brown. "'[A] few male speakers were put up as awful examples' by way of contrast to the gracefulness of the lady orators."
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