The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-17
SHE POINTS 70 TIE WORK AHEAD
PerPetu3J,on OF History of
ForetayherS Labor of Love.
MRS, SHIFTS RESPONSE
keRFe,e-ss,t'e s'esgs California; he
"a sess1 ~ ,bs Dissemination.

"It is my most valued pleasure 30 vel
come you 70 the Capital OF your coun-
try, to the national home OF the Daugh-
tiers Of the American Revolution. to your
great annual council
Il bid you welcome 20 our homes and
the best therein, and l would that time
and circumstances would permit You each
10 join Us at our hresides where we might
listen 10 the story Of your growth and
yicissitudes as chapters. OF your Iabors
already performed for the attainment Of
the significant objects Of our organiza-
ton, the plans YOU have made to pre-
serve the spirit OF liberty which ami
mated the men and w-Inen Of the Revolu-
ton. and 10 foster patriotism.
Your devotion for your national or
ganizaticn is appreciated by all. and did
it need proof. il is shown by your strength
Of purpose, your Indifference to fatigue in
trayersing the distance separating you
from this meeting place Of your congress.
1t is the prerogative Of our National
Patriotic Society to promote loyal allie
glance 10 the institutions OF the great
Republic and to inculcate principles of
good citizenship.
1t therefore follows that il is the duty
OF every Daughter to cultivate in the
highest degree reverence for the laws.
devotion for the flag. untiring interest in
the advancement Of the organization and
her native land. remembering always
there is 10 more fatal sign of decay for
q society or a nation than a want Of
zeal in the inha 5itants for the good Of
their country
The Objects of This Congress.
at has often been asked by the unin-
formed. perchance skeptical. why do the
Daughters Of the American Revolution
have this yearly congress-
'It is known TO all that the Daughters
OF the American Revolution come here in
order 70 exchange their views on their
own government to formulate laws which
shall hiring nearer to perfection its work
ing powers IN all chapters making up its
grand union. To receive reports from all
parts of America. advices Of what is be-
ing accomplished by every chapter, every
member.
There has grown up a strong belief.
IS IL is the highest authority. the CONT
mental Congress. is 10 act as a court in
T-hich any daughter in the society may
Eeek redress. Ia fact il may be consid-
cred 20 all intents the present Court Of
Revolution
Another object Of the Continental Con-
Eress is 10 deepen the interest and exaIt
the power Of the society which il repre-
sents These purposes may be aided b.
listening 20 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
o. their failures may be Of some value.
may serve as a guard or incentive.
Questions Before This Congress.
"Of the many important questions 10
b discussed by the Eleventh Continental
Congress none is Of more paramount sig
Difcance and meme has awakened more
widespread interest than the amendment
relating 10 the reduction OF representa-
ton
Upon one side is presented the old and
oIt-debated declaration that taxation
without representation Is tyranny Upon
the Other hand the friends Of this meas
Ure claim that there is no intention that
there should be taxation with-ut repre-
sentati0n. because whatever measure is
adopted 3, viii surely be one which has
IL view full representation Of the ma
tonal society IN the Continental Con-
gress.
Crown OF the SUricty-.
in 1881 the National Society received
a. first chapter: in 1902 we have an
proEimately 600 chapters The past year
has been a prosperous one in the So
oiety. there have been added 90 10 thirty
hour new chapters and the certificate at
Testing the right 20 membership in our
great society Of 3G1s more Uaushra-g
have been signed. sealed. though not yet
all delivered.
The energetic work which hos been
Done by every State and by the iUFi-
Vidual chapters in historic and patriotic
Sommemoratlon Is most Inspiring most
deserving OF praise. AS DO IS impo5efbla
40 mention each chapter. an who have
done work VIII kindly note general rec
Sgnition.
Some n the SMALL but resoIute chan
;erS Of the Western States have sought
80 aid in dinusing knowledge By giving
prizes 90 students preparing es5lys upon
patriotic and State subjects Some have
aided IN founding library in Manila Tor
the interest and pleasure OF the brave sol
der boys who arc there seeking 20 uphold
the national ideas. far from the advan-
t2ges and tender r-gerd OF home
In one of the Southern States there has
been restored 90 its original state as a
colonial home, the modest house where
dwelt one Of the immortal band who
pledged their lives. their fortunes and
theiT sacred honor 10 the preservation Of
freedom, in signing the Declaration Of In
dependence Two OF our largest chapters.
one In the East and the other
In the West have devoted them
selves TO the teaching Of for
elgn people within their great cities. so
that they may appreciate and De fitted for
the exercise Of the duties OF citizenship
N this free but Iaw-abiding country One
Of these is the pioneer chapter OF the or
EanlzatiOn and is still EOding the palm
In the points Of numbers. the other. noted
Tor its hospitality. extended 70 the whole
society. an invitation 10 participate in its
memorable observance Of the last Gag
Gay.
Through the generosity Of a woman
a Daughter II the American Revolution
the site upon which Colonel Zebulon Pike.
with band Of 10 brave Americans. con-
quered an opposing force OF 1000 strong
and hauled down the Spanish flag in order
20 make place for the Stars and Stripes
was presented 10 the state. This gallant
action was celebrated by the Daughters
September 30. 1901
work 10 BE Done by the Society.
"Of all the great work done by the So
elety in the past year we have been able
to give but bE.st summary. but enough