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CALIFORNIA 37 George A. Caswell of Los Angeles, representing the women anti- suffragists, read a paper of fifty minutes. Possibly there was no measure before the Legislature in which deeper interest was manifested or which had the urge of stronger public sentiment. Lieutenant Governor A. J. Wallace of Los Angeles was a true friend and Senator A. E. Boynton of Marys- ville, president pro tern., had for years loyally supported it. The Los Angeles delegation with but few exceptions were pledged in favor. Many opponents of years' standing, feeling the pres- sure of popularity, were prepared to capitulate. Senator J. B. Sanford of Ukiah, who had long been a thorn in the flesh of the suffrage lobby, attempted to block it but was prevented by Senator Louis Juilliard and a spirited debate was led by Senator Lee C. Gates of Los Angeles, a leader of progressive measures. On January 26 the amendment came up for third reading and final passage. There was no need of further debate but each Senator seemed desirous of paying his tribute. It received 35 ayes and the opposition could muster only five votes. The Senate resolu- tion was submitted in the Assembly and voted on February 2. Gallery and lobbies were thronged and only time limited the ora- tory. It received 66 ayes, 12 noes. Governor Johnson had insisted on the submission of the amendment as a party pledge. Pink roses were sent by the committee to Mrs. Johnson, wife of the Governor, and violets to Mrs. Wallace for their helpful eration. Cordial appreciation was expressed to the wives of Senators and Assemblymen who did yeoman service, among them Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Gates, Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher Brown. Mrs. Miguel Estidillo and Mrs. Cattell. After the adjournment of the Legislature a conference was called by the Progressive leaders to outline the plan of campaign for the many amendments which had been submitted and it was decided not to mention the suffrage amendment, as much needed contributions had been made on this condition lest it might cause some of the others to be defeated. There was strenuous objec- tion to this plan by some of its friends but the majority prevailed. Governor Johnson was present at the meeting and carried out iN program during the entire campaign, not referring to the stiff: amendment in his speeches. It was said that he expected it to