The Portland daily press., 1901-01-04

February.
The officials connected with hsadqusr-
tiers Of the National Society Of the
Daughters ofths American Revolution
have now in course Of preparation the
programme for the Tenth Centennial
Congress OF the society, which IL to be
held In Washington, Feb. 1923. 1901.
This convention promises to be lively
and interesting one In more than one re-
sxpect. Mrs. Daniel Manning's term as
president of the society has expired, and
the by laws of the society preclude her
reelection. IL was thought By the mem.
beers that Mrs Roosevelt. the wife OF the
vice -presidsnt-elsct OF the United States,
would accept the nomination 70 nh the
chair vaoatsd by Mrs. Manning, but
Mrs. Roosevslt has positively declined 20
entertain the ONCE.
This unexpected move OF Mrs. Rooss-
welt has left the field open for otner as
piring mem hers, for In seems an unwrit-
ten law to offer the presidential chair to
ths First Lady of the Land" II she
UuQulu uNHDtu W 10 u 00n0hb1h Va tAhO Afs
A. X. Mrs. Mckinley IL not member
of the society, but Mrs. Roosevelt is.
Mre. Donald Mclean, the state regent
of the New York societies, at once doomed
up as a candidate to succeed Mrs Mann
ing. Mrs. Mclean has a very strong
hacking in.New York and Massachusetts,
aud ia also very popular in the Southern
-
Mclean has not. however, been permitted
to enjoy very long the distinction of being
'the only candidate Only last week IL
was reported from New York that Mrs.
W. A. Roebling OF New Jersey, who is
also one OF the vice -presidents-gsneral OF
the socisty, has also entered the contest.
Mrs. Rosbling Ia nee Van Rensallser.
and by reason of her high social standing
and connection. and the fame achieved by
"Bridge Builder Roebling," her husband
she exerts q very strong influence In GER
tain circles OF the society. 1t is said that
the New Jersey delegation will vote for
her almost solidly.
More candidates may come to the front
between now and Washington's birthday.
4u6 COukTGeb Will Dc uaAAC0 " OE0CE ~
p. m, on Feb. IS. After prayer by the
chaplain general. Mrs. Manning will
deliver her last address of welcome as the
presiding officer, which viii be responded
TO by the stats regent Of ons Of the oriRi-
nal thirteen states. This viii be followed
by the presentation of state regents re-
ports. In the Esuccesding meetings the
reading of the minutes, report OF the
credentiaI committee, roll GALL of delegates,
report of programme committee. reports
of the national officers and the auditing
committee will claim the attention Of the
congress One of the evening sessions
will be devoted to receiving patriotic al
dresses and music. 1t has nos yet been
definitely decided who Will be the speak
ers on this occasion. Senators Uepew
and Carter made addresses last year, aud
&c seems to be the intention TO invite
Senators Lodge and Cullom to deliver the
patriotic orations at the next convention.
On this day following, nominations and
election CT ten Woe presidents general will
take place. Among those whose terms
expire next year and who are residents of
Washington, are Mrs. Charles A. Stakely,
Mrs. A. l.. Barber and Mrs. G. q.
Goodloe. The election of vlos presidents
general win be preceded by the nomina-
tion and election of the preAid snt gen.
eral. After this the consideration OF
aucuumonVs VIII Do bhAch u y w " lui-
lowed by ths report Of the editor of the
magazine.
10 Is rumored that an effort win be
added to again bring back TO Washington
tine editoTship OF the magazine, which
Mrs. LOCKWOOD lost last year, after hay
ing made u brilliant fight. The report OF
the business management Is awaited with
keen interest, as It promises 60 furnish
the information whether 1t will be prn-
dent and advisable to continue with the
publication of the magazine, which has
never sincs It's first issue realized nearly
enough TO pay for itself. The report OF
the magazine COMMITTEES will add fuel to
the flame. The evening following this
session, will, 1t is thought, be filled by a
reception which the Board or Trustees OF
the Corcoran Gallery OF Art will give In
honor OF the Daughters OF the American
Revolution.
On Friday, February 20, the election of
state regents will be announced, and the
report OF the Continental hall committee
will be received. This latter report prom
ises to be or interest. The ID. A. IL. have
been very anxious TO securs q suitable
plot ON a government reservation where
upon TO erect Continental hall. 1t is
said that the land which was offered TO
the ID. A. Il. by Congress, and which is
lonatsd in the nelghtorhood OF ths
Corcoran Gallery OF Art. was not accept
Q 1 by them. 1t seems to be the opinion
among a great many OF the Daughters
at halliin that part OF the city wonld
not earn Its expenses. They say they
would rather buy the ground In q part OF
tne city which is convenient of access and
aifo situated within the radius Of travel
ana promenade.
The report OF the Franco American
Memorial committee will be submitted,
as well as thnse Of the committee on
Revolutionary relics, and the committee
on historical scholarships. The report of
the COMMITTEES on prison ships Ia to be
followed by the committee on the history
OF real daughters. Miss Eugenia wash
inRton. VINO died In this city few weeks
ago, was one Of the real daughters of the
society. IL Ia said that a resolution will
be introduced, pension'ng "indigent
meInbers OF tue society This motion
will be supported by many members, and
they claim that it is the duty OF the
society noe only TO perpetuats the men,
ory..o their forefathsrs, but also to aiievl-
ate the suf1erings Of thoes membsrs who
may be in need.
Another very interesting feature viii be
the introduction OF resolutions by two
Washington chapters to memorabilia Con