New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-22
THE D. A. r. CONGRESS.
A BUSINESS SESSION HELD YESTERDAY
IN WASHINGTON
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

washinrton Feb r-The consideration Of
amendments to the Constitution and the rspoyt Of
the Committee on Bylaws the business before
tho Congress OF the Daughters Of the American
Revolution to-day II some time. however. be
fore the Congress settled down to work. and then
only half the business disposed OF. The chap
lain-general Mrs Charles Averette Stakey. opened
the session with prayer. and the whole congress
united in singing America" As a preparation for
the consideration OF constitutional amendments
Mrs John n. Jewett. one OF the vice-presidents-
general precpltated spirited discussion by a
resolution TO exclude oil visitors and the press
from, the house This was like a small bomb. and
objections came flying from every direction. num-
Der Of delegates rising and all talking at once
Finally the question was put 10 vote. and the
congress was unanimous IN consent to permit the
nress to stay and visitors to occupy seats In the
gallery few moments later another little breeze
was started by the discovery Of anonymous cireu-
lars that somebody had distributed about the hall
Mrs Donald Mclean said II was beneath the oIR-
nifty OF the society 10 have circulars or anything OF
that kind distributed while the congress was IN
session
MISS ANTHONY WELCOMED.
A. this moment there WAS a pleasant Interrupt
Hon by the arrival OF Miss Susan B. Anthony.
president Of the Woman Suffrage Association ana
Mrs Nav Wright SewaT. ex-president OF the Couh-
cu OF Women. Miss Anthony came as fraterhhi
delegate from the council She received warm
greeting as she stepped forward and was presenter
by the president general.
The business OF the day now began with tne ei-
for, to dispose Of the amendments To inc consu-
tuition. There were eighteen amendments ana o"
motion of Miss Mary Desha. the hfteentn WE
taken mn first probably because there was sure
70 be a contest over It. The following is the article
Of the constitution II proposed To amend
The payment Of s25 at one time shall constitute e
2 Hfe membership and exempt the member I'm ti
i ant,tied r. retain one-half Of the annual dues
and ore-haf Of the membership fees pait5 70 20
them respectively for their own use Inc loce map
ters may by bylaws make provision for the coile'-
ton Of additional dues for their own use
The amendment offered by Mrs. Laura n Fowler
Of Massachusetts was:
The local chapters shall be entitled to retain
three fo,irths Of the annual dues and threefourlhs
~ the lbership fees paid 10 them respeo-
lively for their own use
DEBATE on AMENDMENTS.
The discussion developed two factions IN the CON
sress one 70 strengthen the chapters the o'her 70
strengthen the National Society. Some Of 'ne
sneakers declared that the chapters brought glory
to the National body. on the other side the oT'lH
ratton was Just as strong that the non-su2port ~
~ ,X,tioral BOARD would take away the National
cha acter ana ,,. ~, mend Mrs. POWERS amend
rlert mos 81 Them being ruled out Of ordcr; =
r. Ssta.e vas continued with renewed spirit
Eiralv Al : o'clock after the greater pa, "l -
gay had pen ra,sn on threefourths q he annual
dues Instead ~ cne-haN everything We ~, as
down and this article Of the constitution ''''
Tpn next amendment considered was me seventh
which PROPOSED 70 reduce the IA i!ona o' 'r-St,
ton by striking out the WORD .iecxs s Vote ard
AZ .atns of "hapters VII continue 70 be part OF
No one s-ncTdrnents we're taken UP. as mo
to- - a5tourn was made 20 allow the Daughters
10 attend eevera teas given I'm tneir hoi'I
last Cortinertal Congress amended T. gons',,I ,o
. ma o. y
Siected a few hours before the vote of he con
eress was recorded IN favor OF the ad0pton 90 ~
amendment The question now -, III ~ Nv ~ ys
the present officers die with tbs CONGRESS, OF So
,be'- te~rn ~, yeare IN consonance win me
amendm m? The Speaker or me hotse on
scntat.vcs has been asked 90 decide thlS ''P'' ''
question.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. REPORT
Anona the reports Of National officers that OF
the historian general Mrs. Mary Jane Seymour is
Of great interest Mrs. Seymour said IN part
our historical society presents many HileieS1'"s
features the most unique Of which IS that OF It's
real DAUGHTERS those members whose fathers were
Revolutionary soldiers. Since the organization OF
this society there have been S59 o. tnee real
l "a te s,v rerents Of CHAPTERS Mrs r.
OGDEN Dorenis was appointed first regent Of New
be- nresence hut we delight to pay our tribute 70
her noble lfe ~ charities ana peheV"!~h.t, "hl.h
has eliminated IN her most earnest efforts 70 Ge-
D 1s,ye ,sf q he American Revolution.
Pe5nsyIvana has toth ne Oldest and the youngest
real Daughters Mrs Sarah Doran Terry Is ls
wears Of age She resides IN Phiacelpha, and -
: member OF The quaker City Chapter. She attends
It's mectings and recites M rs eniertainments ne
Youngest real Daughter IN the society Is Mrs Annie
Krigh- Gregory She IS ffty-Ave years % age. and
T. a member o. Conrad Weiser Chapter. sel'ns
Now-Jersoy has real Daughter le years % , age
MR. Hannah : Davis. II Ansecon. Also MIS-
Hedges Of Nova Cesarea Chapter who has passed
her one hurlretth birthday.
Mrs Seymour mentioned many other real Daugn-
tors 81 advanced age one admitted last year Is
Mrs Annie MOOrahead HohsOn, added 20 'olum-
6ja CHAPTER. South Carolina Mrs. Hohson Is the
p~ardrnother Of Lieutenant Richmond Pearson
Eobson the hero Of the Merrimac.
The report Of the tTeasurer-g"n"ral. MIS- Safah
y Hatch gave complete and accurate statement
~ Ararces showing a balance on hand OF ~.'lt -.
Mrs Mary { Lockwood, editor Of the magazine.
gave a running comment the conduct Of The
American Magazine" She begged. IN conclusion
-. The bulky reports - cut down.
TITS evening was given 20 patriotic celebration.
Anong The speakers were Mrs. Roberts, state re-
cont 81 Pennsylvania. who told the story 81 the
I,aughfe~s work la the war with Spain; Repre-
sentative Griffith. Of Indiana who SPOKE on me
Amy and ex-Secretary Herbert. who spoke on the
%a,v The house crowded, and the sp eches
Jrere received with great enthusiasm Tomorrow
evening the National Society Will give 4 card re-
cl,tior a. the COrcOran Art Gallery. The guests
i,fe5 Include the President and Cabinet. Army
and Navv officers and many other people prominent
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