New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-03
SERIOUS CHARGES REFUTED.
THE ASSOCIATION OF THE y. A r. IN
PEACE OR WAR Is EVER BUSY.
CASE or VAR WITH srAl,,

NRs MANNING TELLS or THE AIM OF THE soci-
fly ASp How IT Is READY TO ACT N
CASE or VAR WITH sTAi''
The following letter Was the subject OF inter
view hold by a Tribune reporter with Mrs. Daniel
Manning upon the lstters arrival Yesterday ~ the
Town and Country club. No. 70 East Twenfy-s'0-
ord-st where she - stopping FOR a few days. On
route 70 her homo IN Albany.
When questioned as 10 her opinion the sub
.e-t Of the reported controversy in regard - her
election. and shown copy % tho document IN
which this controversy IS denied by several leading
members ~ the organization. Mrs. Manning de-
clne1 politely and dlscreetly 70 he drawn into the
discussion.
These affairs cause SO much disturbance" she
objected apoogetically. "and think tho least said
about them the better NV policy IS always 10
maintain a discreet silence I'm such discussions.
end it seems 70 also much the best taste TO say
nothing
The Daughters o, the American Revolution
SAID Mrs Manning in the course ~ conversation,
is al organization that IS accomplishing In quiet
way most admirable results. Its influence IN in-
citing stronger feeling Of patriotism In American
men and women is being felt more and more all
over the country. Through the societys efforts
more attention Is being given 10 the study - Amer
lean history In the schools prizes arc frequently
awarded hv the different chapters for the best
essay on patriotic subjects written by school chill
n.
stillins patriotic feeling in the large foreign ee-
nsnt scattered throughout tho country which has
becorn. American Lectures ~ an educational
nature ere often given in different parts Of the
country under the auspices OF the organization
The purpose Is thus most conmendahle and heroic.
The society is composed OF represen alive American
women ali ,mbued with the importance and SORT
business OF the work they have taken upon them
selves. and determination and zeal 10 carry out the
roble projects they have 50 vcrthily undertaken.
TNey are one and all. workers. Tho monihly
meetings Of the National Board. held IN Washing
ton are attended by women from all over the
countrv as every State regent e member % the
BOARD AMI a finer ADLER body Of women one could
10, find elsewhere.
.Ths meetings are conducted with much dignity.
What is said IS well said. IN appropriate language
and with due reference 70 parliamentary law.
which most ~ the members have made a study ~.
Each year ono note decided. steady I'm
rrovenren, IN the way the National congresses are
conducted They attended by prominent men
IN Washington who have unanimously agreed that
,nev have never 20 diSnined, cr"9itable ana
spIen5'd gathering % women. and never has the
congress which g hold year. been con
Quoted with such dignity ard ability tho seventh
Continental Congress. which was held during the
week ~ February %"
When asked 20 mention the names % Few %
the prominent members Of the organization Mrs.
Manning said
The Cabinet the senate ana 'cnBieeS are al
largely represented n our National Board There
IS Mrs Alger. a1fe Of the Secretary Of war Mrs.
Frye. VIE ~ he Senator from Maine. MIS- air
banks whose husband IL senator Iloi" i''0.a''a'
and Mrs Hanna WIG oi senator 'l"'l''a' ~"
ONO Among mo members arc "'""' -
professional women lawyers 4'D.o.9' anu '''''
al the PROFESSIONS are TePies'"''N'
VIII the society take any acnoh III inc event oi
war being declaredr' was asked.
Oh yes Several Influential members have 81
ready perfected certain plans which they VIII carry
IN case Of one prominent member be-
longing 70 well-krown family is an NJ D. though
she has mover had occasion 10 pracuss mes PROBES
sion. Should way be declared sne IS prepare" -
offer her services 20 the Government ana proceel
2, once 20 Cuba assisted hy regular corps of
competent trained nurses. Wherever the American
flag waves Won win ind the Daughters Of tho Amer
scan Revolution arc ready and willing 10 work
ready 10 follow and 20 serve in tho cause OF hu-
rani,v"
ri, ,. r - 1000. o,oo,,o- niue, h,.o
Inc 80. VI SON' '''
p"@n era'lfyins. as you received su'h large ma
.orifv OF the votes"
les naturally N was trdtis'"s' was '"'
reply. "It IS Tho most powerful wCinans organ
iza;,on IN the world The hon,iest part oc all was
.. 49,, ...-' - 80, .c..~
al 'ie 'a't mat every Da's"'ei "h"'" '''' "''''
the contest. no matter whom she rad voted fOr