ions which men
will leave to enter the army; to supply these women to employers
and to protect the work of such women.

"II. The increase of the Food Supply by the Training of Women for
Agricultural Work and by the Elimination of Waste. The aid of the
Department of Agriculture will be sought in planning systematic
courses for women to accomplish these purposes. The cultivation
by women of garden plots and vacant lots in cities will be
encouraged at the same time that the larger importance of regular
farming is urged.

"III. The Red Cross.--As the Red Cross, in which many of our
members are zealous workers, is already equipped to render
hospital, medical and general supply service, we offer our
organized service in other fields and we promise continued
cooperation with the Red Cross as needed.

"IV. Americanization.--A problem unknown to other lands will
become accentuated in the event of war. Within our borders are
eight millions of aliens, who by birth, tradition and training
will find it difficult, if not impossible, to understand the
causes which have led to this war. War invariably breeds
intolerance and hatred and will tend to arouse antagonisms
inimical to the best interests of the nation. With the desire to
minimize this danger, our association, extending as it does into
every precinct of our great cities and into the various counties
of the States, offers to conduct classes in school centers
wherein national allegiance shall be taught, emphasizing
tolerance, to the end that the Stars and Stripes shall wave over
a loyal and undivided people.

"V. Conference Committee.--In order to carry out our expressed
desire and purpose, a committee of three is hereby ordered
appointed to confer with the proper authorities of the
Government. If need arises, this committee shall be the
intermediary between the Government and our association."

Signed, Executive Council, National American Woman Suffrage
Association.

by Anna Howard Shaw, honorary president; Carrie Chapman Catt,
president; Helen Guthrie Miller, first vice-president; Katharine
Dexter McCormick, second vice-president; Esther G. Ogden, third
vice-president; Emma Winner Rogers, treasurer; Mrs. Thomas
Jefferson Smith, recording secretary; Nettie Rogers Shuler,