New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-05
UNION OF THE DAUGHTERS?
THE PROJECT IS DISCOURAGED BY THE
COMMITTEE.
MISS RILEY HINTS THAT SENTIMENTAL REA-
SONS" MAY HAVE SOMETHING TO DO
WITH THE DISAGREEMENT

little while ago It was thought 10 be extremely
probable that union OF the Daughters Of the
Revolution ard the Daughters OF the American
Revolution would be effected In Colorado To this
end committee was appointed to look into the
matter and the following report dscouraging the
project was given:
same '4S mg OF our GHf9ganza0n IN July 49, the
or The two societies existed. We discussed the
matter fully at that time and decided In favor OF
me daughters OF the Revolution, for two reasons
FIrst-The Sons OF tho Revolution was the only
Ps a9 3 society existing In our state at that time
own, namely. strict lneaI descent only giving
OF organization to al other patriotic societies we
wished to uphold and assist them in all their en-
second-The marked dlrerenc. in government be-
tween the Daughters OF the Revolution and the
Daughters Of tho American Revolution
The Daughters OF the American Revolution So
ciety is governed by National Board at Wash
State organizations, such, there are none
BY a Of So son 10 Sae Eesns tS s
National Board Besides tho regents. there are no
same National Board, and all fees, half tho dues
and other moneys are sent to this Board. This
GERS, and is detrimental TO patriotic work in State
as whole. Single chapters may undertake pstri-
effort. ''' '"''' 10 40 p''''''" '0' O"'O" o'
Tho organization OF the general society, Dsugh.
Managers including the ofiicers and fourteen mem
bers which board has general oversight OF tho
blanks, admits members and organizes State
Gieties In the respective states where there is
Daughters Of the Revolution organization. the
affairs Of tho society are managed by state
local Chapters and Of the members in the state
These state societies have complete set Of on
central Government between the National power
one point often made by the Daughters Of the
American Revolution Is that they have National
charter. From the fact that the society was in
corporated in the District OF Columbia where the
only body to confer charter of any kind is Con-
gress, this claim loses all significance. The So
ciety stands upon exactly the same level as any
other corporation chartered in the District and its
powers are no more
The Society OF tho Daughters OF the Revolution
organized I'm September 1891 by certain mem
bers of the Daughters OF the American Revolution.
sion implied IN the mother Of patriot" clause.
and OF the spirit Of aHlocra9cy manifestns Itself in
The requirements for admission were fixed I'm the
ancestor. and unquestoned proof OF the patriotic
services of such ancestor; Collateral claims were
rendered important service IN me Revolutionary
War" and "he was an officer in the Revolution
were required to make a statement before 7
notary public as to tho truth Of their line OF de.
of ancestors services This oath before notary
has not been necessary requirement IN me so |
ciety OF Daughters Of the American Revolution, |
e is aScEoesioh9 ne heIr Inks
The rules laid down by the Society OF the Daugh- |
tiers of tho Revolution have been strictly adhered
70 and no consideration Of wealth or social posi-.
Of the Daughters is purely democratic. No person
IS elected to office because Of her ereat social IN
clusiyey In, the matter OF insignia. There IS but
country. No Jewels ana no bars are permitted to
show difference in wealth or lineage.
The objects of the two societies are similar. No
nvidous comparison should be made between the
york OF the Daughters If the Revolution and the
Daughters OF the American Revolution in the late
var with Spain. From the larger membership OF
he Daughters OF the American Revolution, very
mall from each person would swell the total
md It's work with the Red Cross Is worthy Of all
sneon u in the the larger q sas AND eyeS IN our
wn State Is not to be forgotten.
York is directed toward marking Revolutionary
ties and preserving monuments, documents ana
otcd to promoting the Observance Of National
olidays and in arOusing and fostering a spirit OF |
dorado. we, In connection with the Sons OF the
.eyolution. share in the National reputation Of
ue with bands OF music and patriotic speeches
impress the observance or the day on thelr
With t the ESQ sons" we have celebrated tho birth
ay Of the Father OF Our Country with speeches '
nd songs to rouse our latent patriotism, We
ave irumphed again over the evacuation OF New,
ork by the British ARMY our society has placed
,e portrait Of George Washneton in twenty-tnTo
ally papers since last May to our Colorado troops
We have never conferred honorary membership
n Spanish princess. nor have we DIVERTED the
no question OF lack Of harmony between the
aughters Of the Revolution and the Daughters Of
dorado, TO retain and maintain our own organ
alton We are the original society in Colorado.
We are by far the largest hereditary patriotic !
)cety ia Colorado. We are all lineal descend
MIS- OF Revolutionary ancestors There never can :
Q any question about status as true Daugh .
We belong society where all members
and equal footing and We need not apollo q
ze for associate or make elaborate explana- q
on why such ono was admitted TO enter the I
ociey OF the Daughters OF the American Revolt :
on would be 10 give away our brthright. and 10
lrow away the fruits that some years OF labor
ave gained. 1t would be an act OF folly and
reat injustice 70 those who have entered our 3
)clety for the reasons above given.
In closing. are not premature in saying that
ever the time should come when general !
,ciety feels that the interests Of harmony ana {
cites then State we can fall In line with the
aneral movement without deserving colors one
y one, or chapter by chapter Requesting | 4
oinion from the Sons OF the Revolution as TO their
10 societies OF the Daughters OF the Revolution
nd Daughters OF the American Revolution in col
ado the following resolution IS appended IN their
port.
Whereas Members OF the Colorado Society OF the
aughters Of the Revolution have asked the
oard OF Managers OF the Sons OF the Revolution
ID individual members thereof for expression
opinion upon the advisability OF the amag a
atiOn OF the Society OF the Daughters OF the
evolution r. the State or Colorado with a similar
ciety IN this State:
Now. BE II Resolved That we. the Board ~
anagers OF tho Society OF the Sons Of the ReVO-
ton In the State OF Colorado do most respectfully
III earnestly request the Daughters OF the Reyo-
ton 10 maintain their present organization in this
ate and to decline to amagamate with any
nilar society until such a union can be perfected
ION National basis. And tina. copy hereof
all be communicated 10 the Daughters OF the
evolution by our secretary forthwith"
Miss Mary Lavey Riley. herself a Daughter OF