New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-27
WANT ANOTHER REGENT.
REASONS WHY THE HEAD OF THE CITY
CHAPTER OF THE D. A. R. IS OPPOSED.

THE REFoRMERs IN THE ORGANIZATION WORK
ING HARD FOR THE ELECTION OF MISS
Observation-Disclosures MADE
The annual meeting of the New-York City
Chapter Daughters Of the American Revolu-
ton, which will take place on Thursday, April
30. is exciting more than ordinary interest on
account of the principle said to be involved m
the contest for the office of regent. members
committee Of twenty-four. representing the ie-
form party. issued on April IA to the entire men,
hership signed circular nominating Miss Mary
Van Buren, vanderpoe for regent On April %
the present regent Joined issue by publicly an
nouncing her own candidacy. The reformers
make the claim that they are con'endng .or
a principle applicable to all women's organza-
tons. The members Of committee delegated to
speak for Miss vanderpoers supporters, who were
seen by Tribune reporter. made The following
statemen regarding the issue which, they say,
is involved
This is not q contest for Office but for prin-
cple affecting every womans organization IN
with any pride for er sex and belief in It's rea-
sonable and into mt capacity for seIr,soyesn-
is between the American theory that the officer 3
the servant OF the organization, and the mediaeval
officer.
On April "A last sent to every known mem,
declaration:
Inviting your support for Miss Vanderpoel as
Regent of y. Y. C. c., ID. A. r. Election at the an
April A. 1896.
Chapter Members ~ Y c. c., D. A. r.:
I'VE have the honor 10 present 10 you the name OF
Miss Mary Van Buren, Nanderporl as Regent of
y. Y G. c., D. A. r., and your support for her Is
hereinafter stated. This nomination will duly be
made from the floor" at the annual meeting Thurs
day April 30. 1896.
Miss Mary Van Buren, Vanderpoel, at present
to the office OF Regent. represents of the Oldest
families In Ncw-iork, Is one Of the best known ana
most deeply Interested members in the chapter and
may be relied upon 10 administer It's affairs with a
high regard for the Official trust placed in her
hands. and with most gracious courtesy.
Regarding with pride the accomplished Work or
chapter in the past. we yield 10 the former ana
present officers the full measure Of the commcnd2-
OF all important patriotic undertakings At present
unfinished which may meet with the approval OF
the society and the Inauguration OF such others as
may more effectively carry out the lofty purposes
sci forth In the preamble 10 the bylaws
I'VE believe that these objects can be attained with
crea success ~ revision OF the bylaws, which
shat; more explicitly define the duties of the officers
and thoroughly guarantee ne pFlvlieges OF
individual members; by the parliamentary, Impair
tai and dignfcd conduct OF affairs upon me
American principle Of executing the expressed Will
OF the ma jorty: by the prompt performance OF INC
executive and clerical duties or the oincers by lhe
election 10 the Continental Congress or delegates
who shall truly represent their constituents, IN
fettercd by individual exaction or oflc.a coercion
and by extending ID every mcmper me courtesy
con s'd.ratlo and Justice 10 which she Is entitled
we earnc,tly commend Miss NanGerpoel to you
in the CONFIDENT belief that her administration Of
the high Office Of Regent would reflect credit upon
our chapter and inspire increased zeal ana mar
monious cooperation in It's patriotic work