The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-22
ADDRESSED. BY SENATORS
An Interesting Session of the d. A.
r. Continental Congress.
Work and Objects of the Organizn-
tion Reviewed by MIR. Dcpew-Mr.
Cnrtcr's Patriotic Remarks
Amendments to the Constitution
Discussed During the Afternoon.


The Daughters Of the American Revolu-
ton and their friends made their appear
ance early and in full numbers at the
Grand Opera House last night to hear SEN
ators Depew and Carter. who were the
guests Of honor ard the orators of the
evening.
Throughout the vast auditorium could be
seen men prominent in official and bust
ness circles. as well as Senators. Repre-
sentatives. and members OF the Diplomatic
Corps. Loud applause greeted DR.. Depew
and Mr.. Carter as they come upon the
stage and faced the large audience and
seated themselves between Mrs. Manning
Mrs. Frye. wife of the President pro tenn
pore of the Senate.
When Mrs Manning introduced Sena-
tor Depew he reviewed the good work &C
complishei- by the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution. and said that he did not
know of anything that tends TO cultivate
and perpetuate patriotism more strongly
than those patriotic organizations that
have for their motto the love of country.
He said il becomes necessary that some
thing should be done to rescue from OBJ
liyion the traditions of the Revolution,
those noble deeds of heroism of our sires.
those deeds which form the cornerstones of
our great Republic
Senator DepeV dwelt at length en- the
virtues of woman. and said: 81 am firm
believer that in a public way woman can
do what a man can do. / believe she is
eminently fit to fill responsible positions
OF trust and integrity. A distinguished
prelate lately remarked that the woman
should stay at home. hut what does a
distinguished prelate know of woman"
Senator Depew then discussed the char
acteTistics of George Washington, saying
that We are not judging Washington suf
ficiently as a man. We only know him
as he comes down to us through eulo-
gies and orations. Washington loved
his Madeira, he loved the girls. and he
was a superb dancer: he vas the hand
soonest man OF the Southern colonies.
IF We can establish the moment" Sena-
tor Depew said. when he fell in love.
We will know. him as mortal man. as we
know ourselves. Washington was the best
dressed man of the period all his clothes
came from London, and that makes man
unpopular now"
Senator Depew described the social life
at Mount Vernon, washington's various
love affairs. and read his love letters. He
paid a high tribute to Martha Washington.
who, by reason of her reticence. simplicity,
and devotion. was eminently fit to be the
wife of the Father o. His Country He
said that II the spirit o. Washington could
take cognizarce of what is going on to-
diy in the country he established. how II
grew in size and prosperity, he would be
a proud spirit indeed.
Senator Depew concluded his speech by
referring to the new possessions of the
United States as markets which came into
our possession just when the farmer and
mechanic needed them most.
After the conclusion of Senator Depew's
address Mrs. Peterson OF the Buffalo
chapter sang The Sword OF Bunker Hill''
in beautifully clear soprano voice.
The president general then introduced
Senator Carter of Montana. who said in
the course OF his remarks that it was
eminently proper that meetings of this
sort should be held at the nations Capt.
tai and while Congress was in session.
Senator Carter contended that the people
Of this country OF today are just as pa
triotic, Just as devoted to their country
as the people Of the Revolutionary period.
He said that when it is alleged that the
present is degenerate and when every
thing is belittled we need only point to
the heroic deeds of our men in the civil
war and the late war. The people Of to-
day, he said, are not only as good as
but they are better. being edu-
Gated better. knowing their responsible
ties and duties better. Senator Carter de-
Tended the course of the Administration
with reference 10 its policy in regard to |
the new possessions.
Concluding. Senator Carter said: "As !
long as people take interest in the men
and deeds OF the Revolutionary period. so |
ong the country's safety Is assured"
The afternoon session of the congress |
at 9 O'Clock. The Monmouth |
ND Loyal Warren Chapter controversy |
vas again brought up for discussion Ar |
,uments were made in favor OF exclusion |
II the delegates Df the Warren Chapter. !
Is decided by a resolution OF the congress.
Mrs. Talcott. delegate from Illinois.
pleaded for the admission OF the delegates
rom Loyal Warren Chapter. Mrs. Nc
4ean. of New York. proposed that both
des be heard and then to decide as TO the
lights OF the contestants.
A motion was made by Dr. MCGEE to
ubmit the question TO a committee for in
-estiSaficn and report The motion was
arried by large majority and commit
ee OF five was appointed to report to this
congress-.
The balance of the session was devoted
o the discussion of amendments to the
constitution. a number Of amendments
we're adopted and the congress adjourned
1 o'clock.
The congress will be called to order at 10
'clock this morning. and the nominations
4 ten vice presidents general will be the
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