The moment he finished reading was determined upon as the appropriate time for the presentation of the Woman's Declaration.

Not quite sure how their approach might be met, not quite certain if, at this final moment, they would be permitted to reach the presiding officer, those ladies arose and made their way down the aisle.

The bustle of preparation for the Brazilian hymn covered their advance.

The foreign guests and the military and civil officers who filled the space directly in front of the speaker's stand, courteously made way, while Miss Anthony, in fitting words, presented the Declaration to the presiding officer.

Senator Ferry's face paled as, bowing low, with no word he received the Declaration, which thus became part of the day's proceedings.