Evening star., 1901-02-18

Will stand for generations as an 1liuStriou:
monument to the wise forethought an(
faithful efforts of the Daughters Of the
American Revolution.
Are. we not. therefore, justified in oul
belief that this society has not unduly
magnifed it's raison d'etre, or it's distinctive
mission among the helpful forces of a pro-
eressive nation? May we not congratulate
ourselves that we have been able-in some
degree at least-to live up to our high ano
happy privileges as Daughters of the Amer.
lean Revolution?
And is not this the time to pledge our
selves to such renewed efforts in behalf OF
whatsoever will best conserve the highest
interests of our society that this first year
of the new cycle shall shame the old with
deeds of purest patriotism and truest de-
votion to home and country
Mrs. Kinney was many times interrupted
with applause. Now and then a feeble
seem to whisper louder" The time re-
quired for the delivery of Mrs. Kinney S
address was twenty-five minutes.
Committee on Credentials.
At :25 Harry II. Smith. who is to act as
parliamentarian of the congress, came upon
the stage. Pending the presentation Of the
report of the committee on credentials, Mrs.
Manning found considerable difficulty in
preserving order. Several times she WELD
ed the gavel with quite a degree Of energy
and said
Can we have silence for few moments?
Just for a few moments? Can l have the
attention of this noble body of women?
VIII the ladies please be quiet?'
The report of the committee on creden-
tials was read by Mrs. Eleanor Washing
ton Howard of Virginia. This report pro-
vlued that in the interest Of economy of
time in the calling of the roll the state
regent shall rise, announce the number of
delegates and alternates present. The
question being upon the adoption or re-
lection of the report, Mrs. Edwards of
Michigan arose and objected. Mrs. Man
ming said "the objection is not in order"
There were murmurs throughout the thea
ter. followed by both applause and kissing.
While the confusion was increasing a wo-
man arose in the center aisle. far back
from the stage, and moved as an amend
ment to the report that under roll calls the
names of each chapter should be given by
the STATE regent. Mrs. Manning replied
thai she could not recognize the motion, nor
the amendment, un.ess written and sent to
the desk
Mrs Manning then inquired: "Will the
lady who has just risen give her name?'
Mrs. Donald Mclean" was the re-
spOnse. and this announcement was greeted
by. considerable applause.
Pending the writing of the amendment,
Mrs. Manning directed all persons not en-
titled to vote to leave the floor, frequently
using the words must and shall with
emphasis.
On the amendment, Mrs. Manning ruled
that the noes had it, and strong protests
came from many parts of the theater. and
the delegates were crying Madam Presi-
dent A division was demanded. resulting
IS ayes, 96 noes And this brought out such
uttered with spirit, as 'It is not
so:" 1T is not true You did not count
fairly"
On the question Of the adoption of the re-
port OF the committee. by viva voce vote,
Mrs. Manning, after long wait, said
Il am in doubt. You will have to stand
up"
Some persons stood and many laughed.
Mrs. Manning conferred with the parlia-
and then said: The ayes will
rise"
The result Of the vote as announced by
the president general was 153 ayes, 6S noes.
4 ..ere were a good many expressions of
DISBELIEF as to accuracy OF the count.
Adjournment or RecessS
During consideration of Mrs. McLean's
amendment and the report of the commit
Zee on credentials the president general was
forced to exert herself to repress disorder.
She beat her little gavel Crom which she
had removed the ribbon) upon the table be-
fore her. and then. walking to the steps
eading from the stage to the orchestra, she
'eat upon the head Of the post of the hand
'ailing, crying with her utmost vehemence:
Can this gavel be heard at the end of
he hall? Will you please keep quiet? I
want to know if the gavel can be heard?"
The report of the committee on credentials
having been disposed OF, woman in rear
seat In the orchestra arose and said:
Madam President, l move that We ad-
ourn."
ut is moved and seconded that we take a
ecess until o'clock announced the chair
II response to which there were cries of
No! No! That's not it!' That's not the
notion!"
Mrs Draper of the District OF Columbia
hen said:
Madam President, move YOU that when
he fo
It O'clock"
Mrs. Mannings, after conference with the |
'arliamentarian, gave three sharp strokes |
# the gavel. and announced:
Mrs Draper that is not a motion to ad- |
ourn; that is a recess. The question is on |
he motion of Mrs. Roberts of PENNSYLVANIA |
o adjourn. Mrs. Roberts, won't you please |
make that motion to take recess until 2 |
'clock?'
Madam President, my motion, according |
10 ROBERTS producing parliamentary |
nanuaD, takes precedence Of the motion |
made by the lady from Pennsylvania said |
Mrs. Draper.
Mrs. Roberts, won't you make that a |
notion, to-" began the president general, |
Mrs. Draper interrupted to say
Ter motion took precedence, and appeal
vas made to the parliamentarian.
There was at this point considerable con-
uson in the audience. and the president
general and the parliamentarian held
mother conference. The former then nut
Mrs. Draper's motion, but did not call for
he negative nor did she declare the mo-
ion carried This called forth confusion
n the audience, and the president general
'eating her gavel upon the railing of the
tairs, said: Il am reminded that | did not
'ut the noes. l will do so now' Mrs. |
Manning stated the question again and
,utting it, declared that the congress of
he ID. A. r. stood adjourned until 2
! clock"
ID. A. IL. Notes.
Mrs. Daniel Manning president general
f the D. A. R., will invite that body to
isit Buffalo during the pan-American ex-
'osition. There were several representa-
ives Of the Buffalo bureau of publicity in
his city, and they say the board of direc-
ors have decided to set apart one day next
umner to be known as the day of the
}. A. r.,
Mrs. James Stuart Pitcher Of Marshall,
tate regent of Tennessee is at the Ebbitt.
Mrs. r. r. Buell. of Nashville, Tenn, is
delegate to the congress, and is at the
cbbitt. Mrs. Buell. is the widow of Gen.
seorge Buell..
Mrs. Mary Sawyer Thomas is one of the