Democratic Sentinel, Volume 18, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 March 1894 — Only One Man in the Kingdom. [ARTICLE]

Only One Man in the Kingdom.

Among the colonial possessions or dependencies of Holland there is a remarkable little State which, in its constitution and the customs of its inhabitants, surpasses the boldest flights ol the advocates of women’s rights. In the Island of Java, between the cities of Batavia and Samarang, is the Kingdom of Bantam, which, although trib utary to Holland, is in other respect* an independent State, politically without importance, yet happy, rich, and since time immemorial governed and defended by women. The sovereign is, indeed, a man, but all the rest of the government belongs to women. Ths King is entirely dependent upon his State Council, composed of three women. The highest authorities, all State officers, court functionaries, military commanders and soldiers are, without exception, women. The men are agriculturists and merchants. The Kings bodyguard is formed of amazons, who ride in the masculine style. The throne is inherited bv the eldest son, and in case the King dies without issue 100 antazons assemble and choose q successor from among their own sons, the chosen one being then proclaimed lawful king.—Brooklyn Eagle.