New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-23
ON THE D. A. r. CONVENTION.
PRINCIPLES AND CONGRESSES DEFENDED
BY MEMBER.


BY A MEMBER
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: 1t would seem as though It were almost
work Of supererogation TO attempt defence Of
woman in any sphere OF life to which she is called
so abundantly does she testify OF her ability. en-
ergy. versatility and thoroughness in whatsoever
she undertakes but still II remains tho fashion 10
ridicule. be II ever delicate a manner. the various
woman conventions which meet to arrange and
properly conduct interests. ofttimes large and
important as many OF the congresses in which
delight to assemble During this week q congress
composed Of more than six hundred intelligent and
patriotic women has coma together In Washing
ton TO discuss tho affairs ard plans for tho pros
pcrity OF twenty-three thousand OF their sisters
scattered throughout the United States. AS this
Is the seventh time the Daughters OF the American
Revolution have convened In congress. It would
though experience had added weight
and dignity TO t. and that incorrect statements
and sighting illusions would cease, by reason Of
better information the subject. The various
patriotic societies have often bear ths
ton OF fostering spirit Of astocratic and exclu-
sive Americanism. but that this proceeds from tho
mouth Of ignorance. particularly brought against
the society OF the Daughters OF the American Revo-
luton is shown in any chapter, where all women
meet upon a general basis OF patriotic broadness.
But. after all. what do you actually accomplish?
is another question frequently put. which must also
the country the anmating spirit OF the society Is
finding constant expression In the number Of valu-
able Revolutionary relics. the homes OF distin-
gushed heroes and heroines. the scenes Of historic
events the landmarks OF battle fields. and. indeed.
in all Of the outward manifestations Of the great
struggle for independence. which It preserves and
brings to public notice The erection Of monuments
and tablets and the celebration OF noteworthy an
nlversaries 90 fa- TO hro the zeal Of the patriotic
youth and TO make his course In United States
history of more value than It has hitherto been.
of the patriotic society. It follows that there must
DO Organization and goyernment, and. after these
the proper conduct of its affairs which grow in
number and Importance with the development Of
the society. 1t is TO NEE; necessities OF this nature
that the seventh Continental Congress of the
Daughters Of the American Revolution is assembled
this week In washington important changes IN
the enormous size Of the present body. which can
smaller one The reports Of the officers and regents
will be heard and the annual election Will take
tenn item in each years programme. but it is Of espe
cial interest at this time, there must be change
Mrs one Adam Gcs az who held ha Once
longer eligible. by reason OF having served FOR the
limit Of years allowed one person in the same office
didates. but the race lies undoubtedly between Mrs
Donald Mclean regent of the New-York Chapter
and either Will grace the office. they, are both
good parliamentarians. eloquent speakers and.
| had the pleasure OF sitting In the sixth Cont
mental Congress Of the Daughters OF the American
Revolution and being constant attendant at
the different sessions | fully cognizant Of the
proceedings Of the body. saw no unnatural dis
order and excitement, heard no unpleasant discus
sions nor did witness any great display or feel,
ing Judge then. OF my surprise, when l heard
rom monv sources that the congress more
or Irss Iaiighabe and undignihed affair. and that
This Impression gained from supposed verbatim
reports I'm certain newspapers. 1t Is perfectly nat
urai that there should be much Interest, great
enthusiasm and strong partisanshp exhibited IN
Tho coming election. the disposition OF the chei
Once OF this large and prosperous society is OF
tremendous consequence to the members; but that
there will be an undignihed. unrefned demon
s.rat,or ,s not true +. Z. NJ.
Troy n Y, Feb. q. 1888