The Washington times., 1902-02-18
CONGRESS OF THE
D. A. R. C0NVENES,
Continued from First Pagc)

1t is understood that she endcayored to
discover tie popular sentiment by enter
ing the race tnis time.
i vice regent for Maryland was also
elected.
The afternoon session was called to or
der bv tle president general at oclock
The credentials committee made the fol-
lowing report, which was adopted:
The credentials committee has the
honor to report that there has been 4
careful veritcatiOn OF the reports OF Chap
ter Regents and an earnest effort made
that each chapter should have full and
just representation.
in accordance with the laws governing
tbs body there are one president general,
20 vice presidents general. and active
officers. a State regents, 500 chapter re-
gents. and 30 delegates entitled to vote
in the eleventh continental congress OF
the Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion, making a total of 917 votes, an in
crease OF 81 over last year.
Many of the chapters bear the honored
names of those noble men and women,
who, by their patriotic devotion and self
sacrifice. through those seven long years
Of the American Revolution made the
congress possible. II seems most fittina
that the roll should be called by chap
ters, thus commemorsIing not only those
| sacred names, but emphasizing ne record
| Of historical places.
BY the recommendation OF the board
| the official reader will call The roll in
this manner: State regents responding
for States, and chapter regents for chap
ters, subject to the approval of congress.
The credential work includes this year
III letters received and ISL letters writ
ten"
The report was signed by M.randa p.
/ Tullock, Martha L. Sternberg, Mary s
Lockwood. Julia 7. c. Mc3lair. and Ger
trude 3. Sarwin.
After .-e report was adopted the roll
was called by Miss Jeanette Richards, the
/ reader.
( Mrs Donald Mclean. of New York. was
] then recognized chairman She spoke OF
the assassination of the late President
Mckinley. and offered the following reso-
luton OF sympathy to his wife.
Resolution CondoIinis Mrs. HcIIi inIcy
Whereas. This meeting OF the Conti-
mental Congress of the Daughters o. the
American Revolution is the first since the
death Of the late President Mckinley. end
Whereas. This society represents the
pure American spirit OF the women of the
naticn, that nation which gives liberty
but not license to its citizens; therefore
be it
Resolved, That this Continental Con
gIess, in meeting assembled does, as its
first business record its desolation of the
crime which removed from life the late
President Mckinley, and its abiding sym
pathy with Mrs. Mckinley; and, be it
further
Resolved. That such expressions of
sympathy from this body. he conveyed to
her whose less is Vulnerable"
The resolution was passed unanimously
by standing vote.
The report of the programme commit
tee. made by Mrs. George NJ Sternberg,
chairman. showed that only few unim-
portant changes had been made in the one
originally agreed upon. With the changes
the report was unanimously adopted.
The next matter for consideration was
the question CT amendments. The hour
was getting late, and as the mcetinf,
could not last later than O'Clock. owing
to the entertainment held there last
night il looked as though no action would
be taken in regard to them.
Then Mrs Miller, of Washington. sprung
her surprise by making a motion that the
Congress do not adjourn but take a re-
cess. The efforts of the national officers
who had been at work among the dele
gates, proved unayailing, and the motion
was carried The question can, therefore,
he considered today, and many import
ant amendments which have been held up
for several years will be acted upon.
The announcement of the commit es
on recommendations of national officers
will be heard today.
Address of Welcome.
At the opening Of the congress yester-
day morning Mr.. Fairbanks pre- esident
general, called the convention to order
and delivered an effective address of wei
come.
1T has often been asked by the unin-
formed. perchance skeptical, why do the
Daughters of the American Revolution
have this yearly congress?
1T is known to all that the Daughters
of the American Revolution come here ir
order TO exchange their views on their
own government, TO formulate la VS. which
shall bring nearer to perfection its work
ing powers in all chapters making up its
grand union. To receive reports from all
| parts of America adyices of what is be-
| ing accomplished by every chapter, every
| member.
| There has grown up strong belief,
! as il is the highest authority, the CONT
mental Congress, is to act as a court in
which any daughter in the society may
seek redress, in fact it may be consid-
| cred TO all intents the present Court Of
| Appeals Of the Daughters Of the American
/ Revolution.
! Another object of he Continental Con-
gress is to deepen the interest and exalt
! the power of the society which it repre-
sents. These purposes may be aided by
! listening to the reading of the reports
! from the different States. of the work they
| have already accomplished, that which
| they are doing now, that which they may
! hope to do in the future. Even the stories
OF their failures may be Of some value,
/ may serve as a guard or incentive.
In conclusion Mrs. Fairbanks said:
Daughters OF another cline Daughters
of far different and grander civilization
Daughters Of the American Revolution.
you may find in this ancient practice an
exalted example, 50 le, it be your sacred
| duty 10 hold eternal vigil that thc lamp
OF liberty may forever SHINE, from a mod
ern temple where are taught the lessons
OF enlightened freedom q temple dedicated
to the services Of our cherished native
land, 10 love and fraternity among its peo-
! pie"
The Response by Mrs. Swift.
Mrs Fairbanks address was inter
sperscd with applause kindly reference to
Mrs. Mckinley meeting with specially
sympathetis response IN the hearts OF the
audience
Mrs. John T Swift Of California. re-
sponded to the address Of the president. on
the part of the society. reading first 4
letter from the California chapter
Men have not been over eager TO assist
in this patriotic enterprise. for the rea-
son that they are IN the habit of watching
the proceedings cf congresses and coHven-
tions and heretofore have not had reason
TO admire the way in which sc have.