The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-15

and fame of PreSident DaxlA xlhnee renown is one, Iight. with ps1nllShf. m whose career d q soldier, otatosman n anu patriot will be rememb4red as long as the history of this republic shall be recorded by the genius of men.
 "In conclusion. let me say, when Love comes knocking for admittancc, open wide your door and receive It. when help Is offered for the accomp- lishment of e laudable purpose accept l 1t. May this grand end noble organi- zation of Daughters, be guided by wie. dom which will safely lead us to the realization of our most cherished de- sires."
 Mrs. Kirkpatrick announced recess of five minutes to allow Credentials Committee to complete its report. Credential Committees Report Miss Mary Clayton as chairman re- ported Camden. Decatur. Huntsville. Uniontown and Livingston not repre- scented and as having not paid dues. It was discoyered that Livingston Chapter did not wish to be member | of the Alabama Division. This brought on discussion as the Livingston Chapter had gotten its charter through the State Division. Mrs. W. A. Gayle and Mrs. w. W. williams leading. | Before the voting strength of the body could be declared the question of "can the State officers vote" had to be settled.
 Tis caused heated discussion. Mrs. W. A. Gayle held that from president down. the vote of oficers should be allowed at this convention. Mrs. c. A. Lanier of Montgomery said there is no provision in the con- stitution for the officers voting. and held that as their Chapters had vote according to number of members--of- ficers counted in-their being allowed a vote would give them virtually two votes.
 Mrs. Gayle held that though the constitution does not provide for the officers to vote, it does not provide against it, and said 1t is courtesy due them that they should vote at this convention and as they did their duty well. this would be the smallest recon- pense possible.
 Mrs. J. D. Beale held that the of- | ficers should not vote as the constitu- I ton does not so provide. Mrs. Gayle reiterated that by estab- lished precedent the vote should be allowed.
 Mrs. R. G. Lewis of Birmingham, said that she. as a State officer, remem-
 bered that the officers do vote. Mrs. Alfred Bethea of Montgomery, expressed it as her recollection that
 only the recording secretary among the State officers votes.
 Mrs. P. H. Nell of Auburn said that she had consulted a gentleman
 Qaughter) on the subject and that he had stated 1t as his opinion that the officers should have 8 vote.
 Mrs. J. D. Beale moved that i've abide by our constitution and not give officers a vote"
 Mrs. W. W. Williams moved 'that if we abide by the constitution in one thing, let us do so in all. especially the receiving of the per capita dues two weeks before and not the morning of the convention"
 Mrs. Beale said, "Wo do abide by it in all things"
 Mrs. Gayie-As we give our officers no salaries, we might accord to them vote, as the constitution does not provide against it.
 Miss Annie Clisby of Montgomery spoke of the fact that at the recent meeting of the. Federation at Monte- valio officers voted. f.
 Mrs. Lanier-If 1t will make things more harmonious, 1 will withdraw my motion. The officers may vote twice.
 Mrs. Chappell Cory of Montgomery moved that the constitution be so changed as to settle this point before the next annual meeting. 'e
 Afer some discussion, the motion that was finally passed was made by Mrs. F., H, Nell of Auburn. She mov- ed that the officers vote at this cenven- ton and follow the precedent set by the past four conventions.
 Miss Clayton, chairman of the Cre- dentials. Committee. reported that the strength of this convention is seventy two votes
 Reports of Officers.
 Mrs. R. A. Leo read her report as Recording Secretary.
 Miss Annie ClishY made her -rereHt as Corresponding Secretary.
 Mrs. P. H. Nell read her report as Treasurer.
 At 1:30 the convention adjourned to meet again at 3 o'clock.
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