NAWSA GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE Pollock, R. M. Constitutional Convention. NORTH DAKOTA. . Bismarck. Aug. 1st 1889. Mr. Henry B. Blackwell Olympia W.[J]. Dear Mr. Blackwell: You will be glad to know that yesterday in the committee of the whole we carried your measure by a good vote, I think 39 to 27. The latter number does not show the strength of the opposition, however, as some did not vote when they saw that they were beaten. Parsons and his followers made a strong fight and will not give up until they are obliged to. We will hold him down if possible. Judge Garland made a fine speech in support of the measure. If the papers do not sneer at or condemn our action I think we shall hold our own. Miss Smith is an excellent young lady and works in such a thorough and efficient manner that she ought to succeed in almost any undertaking. We hope you are having good success in your western work and that all your journeys will be safe and pleasant. Very truly yours Robert M. Pollock P.S. We will scarcely get through our work here before the end of another week. R.M.P. Constitutional Convention, North Dakota, Bismark, Aug 2, 1889. Henry B. Blackwell Esq. Olympia W.T. Dear Mr. Blackwell: Our joy was of short duration, when considering the report of the com. of the whole of July 31st, yesteryear, our clause was substituted for another as you will see by a paper which I mail you today. This vote means that the whiskey element do not want women to exercise the right of suffrage, and it also shows that the prohibitionists will not unite in favor of it as the saloonists unite against it. Your truly R.M. Pollock Bismarck, N.D. Aug 2 1889. Dear Mr. Blackwell Our joy was of short duration. When considering the report of the Committee of the Whole of July 31, yesterday, our clause was substituted for another as you will see by a paper which I mail you to-day. This vote means that the whiskey element do not want women to exercise the right of suffrage, and it also shows that the prohibitionists will not unite in favor of it, as the saloon it’s unite against it. Yours truly, R.M. Pollock Bismarck, N.D. Aug 1, 1889 Dear Mr. Blackwell: You will be glad to know that yesterday in the Committee of the Whole we carried your measure by a good vote, I think 39 to 27. The latter number does not show the strength of the opposition, however, as some did not vote when they saw that they were beaten. - - - Judge [?easland] made a fine speech in support of the measure. If the papers do not sneer at or condemn our action I think we shall hold our own. - - - - Very truly yours Robert M. Pollack. Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.