tack. Suffrage is not
the only object, but it is the first, to be attained. When we
gave our Association that name we escaped a vast deal of
discussion and argument, for its object can not be misunderstood.
But after that is gained there will be worlds yet to conquer. If
the conservatives think that because it is called the Woman
Suffrage Association it has no further object, they are greatly
mistaken. Its purpose and aim are to equalize the sexes in all
the relations of life; to reduce the inequalities that now exist
in matters of education, in social life and in the
professions--to make them equal in all respects, before the law,
society, and the world. With this burden upon our shoulders we
can not carry all the other ills of the world in addition, we
must take one thing at a time. Suffrage for woman gained, and all
else will speedily follow.

H. B. Blackwell, Chairman of the Committee on Credentials,
presented the report of delegates present.[188]

On motion of Mrs. Dr. Ferguson, seconded by Judge Bradwell, each
delegation was authorized to cast the full vote of the State it
represents. The number of votes to which each State was entitled
was declared to be that of its Congressional representation.

Mrs. LUCY STONE, Chairman of the Executive Committee, read the

REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

_Annual Report of the Chairman of the Executive Committee of
the American Woman Suffrage Association:_

The American Woman Suffrage Association was formed in this
city one year ago under the most favorable auspices. Its one
great object is to secure the ballot for woman. Through the
power this will give, she may take her true place, free to
use every gift and faculty she possesses, subject only to
the law of benevolence. This organization has been vastly
influential in securing public sympathy and respect for our
ideas. The very names of its officers gave confidence, and
through their confidence the cause has received large
accessions of strength. We have already nine auxiliary State
societies. Each of these has held conventions. Some have
employed lecturers, some have organized county and local
societies. All have circulated tracts and petitions. Ohio,