HBH 1892 September 10 4 Female Franchise A general feeling prevails that if the government really decide to carry female franchise they were unwise to include it in such a large measure as the Electoral Bill, a measure which contains so many debatable feature. It is expected, however, that Ministers will not weep if female franchise be thrown. Cards have been pricked on this question with the result that 11 votes are deemed safe in its favour, 9 certain against it, and 8 doubtful.