Evening star., 1902-02-17

| deeply sensible Of the honor conferred
| through me- upon my state when received
your gracious invitation to make this re
| sponse, but l am the more grateful fol
this privilege accorded me as l stand ir
| the presence of this large body of repre-
sentative women. gathered from all part.
OF our great country, and thank you II
their behalf for the beautiful greeting te
which We have just listened.
! I'VE cordially reciprocate your expires.
sions of affection for, and confidence in
the chapters we represent. and with you we
| look forward to the glorious future of oul
beloved country and pledge her the faith
! fui labor OF our loving hearts and willing
| hands.
| 1T would be difficult to conceive of a
band of women to whom great deeds. which
| are the expression of the loftiest virtues
should be so possible as to these daugh-
ters. In each of whom courses The blood OF
heroic parentage.
! Each one of us cherishes some dear tale
OF their virtues and sacrifices which are
lnseparately interviewer with the aSsocfa-
tions of our happy childhood and which
gam each year more precious authority
| over us.
Next to our efforts to extend a knowl-
| edge OF the aims and purposes of this or
| ganlzation. and our work for the Red Cross
Society and the Manila Library, the west
ern chapters are most warmly Interested in
the building Of continental hall and the
founding of the national university. They
are In sympathy with the plan Of the
continental hall and have contributed to II
| to the extent Of their ability.
Control of the Purse.
1T Is well understood among US here that
women have not the control Of their purses
and they labor under the serious disad-
vantage of collecting the money which in
cludes also the necessity Of making the OBJ
Ject an attractive one to reluctant giver
Men nave not been over eager to assist
/ In this patriotic enterprise because they
are In the habit of watching the proceed
congresses c0nvpntiOnS
heretofore have not had reason to admire
the way in which we have sometimes con-
Quoted ours.
But. Madam President, we pledge you
our sacred honor that the second congress
| of the twentieth century shall be conduct
ed in spirit of camaraderie and fairness,
and We shall endeavor to make a reputa-
tiOn for ourselves as an orderly body OF
dgnified women. In my own work a
state regent l have found it absolutely nee
essary to meet the chapters in state con-
ferences, In order to discuss the special
needs OF work, to promote a spirit OF
| good fellowship among the members. and
to unite our energies In some one under
taking which might prove too difficult fol
the chapters separately.
1t is an arduouS work to build up a
strong organiza ton In a young state so re-
mote from the centers of D. A. r. influence
and where the chapters are so remote from
| each other. Until recently California has
| been occupied in developing her resources
agricultural. mining, manufacturing, and
| that with her own people. Now, with the
| sudden expansion Of our national domain
| California has become the great distribute
| Ing depot for the orient and Is trying tc
| assmilate new peoples with their unfamil
| lar customs. while she carries on the work
| of her own development.
Under these difficult circumstances, the
| Daughters of the Revolution are making
| the history Of their state. 1t is of the frs
Importance that they build up strong or
ganization. and that they foster every
agency that makes for the benefit of oul
work on the Pacific coast.
Body Large and Unwieldy.
Every delegate here will admit that it Il
| impossible for so large and unwieidy 9
body as this is to carry on the required
work OF the society. l have given this
matter much serious reflection in the year:
that l have been a delegate to this con
gress. and respectfully offer the following
/ conclusions:
I'm building up a strong organization OF
the Pacific coast we certainly add to the
| efficiency of the national body. After near.
| ing discussed. and baving myself examined
| a number of propositions for the reduction
of our representation | return TO the ear
liest suggestion as most practical. that OF
| two delegates from each state, which /:
! the basis of representation that obtains In
| the United States Senate. Surely If it has
| been found possible to govern seventy mil
| lions of people by representation of two
| senators from each state we may nope u
| govern thirty-eight thousand women in the
| same simple fashion. Furthermore, in 1904
| the new apportionment only increases the
representation of the House Of Representa-
| tives thirty members, making 3S6 to legis
! late for seventy millions, which Is, 10 my
! thinking an additional reason why oui
continental congress should be regulated by
the same ratio.
Il would suggest that this body be re-
/ lieyed Of alternates, who make confusion
| congress
| The alternate, 1t is true, should be elected
| but II the delegate herself comes, surei!
there Is no need of the alternate also. VIII
an equal distribution of power among the
/ organized states there would be no danger
| Of an undue influence from the stronger
ones. for the honor Of the congress wouit
/ be committed to the protection or the Weah
| states. And as women we are pledged tc
the protection Of those who are unable tt
| protect themselves.
| LET us look at this important matter
| from another point Of view. instead o
| adopting the congressional form Of repre-
| sentation make the entire Pacific coast
| delegation of a certain specified number
/ This form of representation would greatly
| serve to solidify the interests or our coast
| and would stimulate the growth or chap
| ters Such a delegation should have dis
| trict regent who would be elected by 6
vote Of the chapters Of the entire district.
Il would affectionably urge the delegates
| that when they visit California, they shoule
| send their address and chapter card to the
| state regent who will call upon them an6
| invite them to the chapters there. II they
| come as pilgrims. my daughters will be
| glad to extend to them the courtesies OF
| our chapters, and if. as we hope, to remain
| they will be cordially welcomed as mem
| bers and made at home among us.
| In conclusion, l renew my thanks anC
| those Of the state l represent, for the pleas
| ant opportunity to address this large body
| of patriotic women. l pledge their faitf
| and that of the loyal daughters of CalifOr-
MIA to all legislation for the benefit of the
| organization.
| ITO you dear Madam President. I re
| now the assurance Of our stanch and af
| fectionate support. And for this congress
| and the labors to which we are about tt
| address ourselves, l crave the blessing ant
| guidance of Almighty God"
| Before taking a recess until clock Mrs
| Fairbanks presented to the delegates the
/ former president general, Mrs John w
| Foster The delegates accorded Mrs. Fos
| ter a royal welcome and she bowed in &C
| acknowledgement of the pleasant recognition.
| Standing Committees.
The standing committees named for th'
| present congress are:
On credentials and badges-Mrs Mirands
B. Tulloch, chairman; Mrs. George M
| Sternberg, Mrs. Mary s. Lockwood, Ais
| Julia T. E. McBlair and Mrs. Gertrude B
| Darwin
| IN hotels and railroads-MrS Kate X