The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
Renominatcd for President
General by the Daughters
of the American Revolu-
ton.
Supported by Her Opponent
OF Last Year, Mrs. Donald
Mclean, "ln the Name
of Peace"

Election day" in the twelfth conti-
mental congress of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution at Chase's this
morning found a large number OF the
delegates early in their seats 1t was
a Fairbanks jubilee.
or course, the fact that a large ma
jOrity of the delegates had practically
declared themselves in favor of another
term for Mrs. Fairbanks as president
general. on Tuesday last. had detracted
from the interest in this particular con-
test, but there were others on hand
Contrary 10 the statement in a local
paper yesterday. the announcement Of
Mrs. Donald Mclean, OF New York. that
she would not be a candidate for presi-
dent. general. carried no sensation"
among the delegates. who received this
statement with listIess indifference. The
vote-443 to IS In favor OF extending the
term of the president general, obviously
created for the benefit Of Mrs. Fairbanks,
had settled the matter for this session.
What else could Mrs. Mclean do2''
said one delegate. and this seemed to
voice the sentiment of the great ma
jority of the convention.
Delegates in the congress. however.
are enthusiastic in their praises OF Mrs.
Mclean. and declare that she is the
logical candidate for the presidency gen
eral two years hence.
At the opening OF the morning session
Mrs. Tryphosa Batcheller. regent OF
Abigail Adams Chapter. OF Boston.
Mass. sang Gounod's Prayer" and was
warmly applauded-
President to Receive Delegates
During the reading of the minutes the
tidings was circulated that President
Roosevelt has invited the Daughters TO
the White House tomorrow afternoon at
2;30 O'Clock This news was ioyfully re-
ceiyed by the admirers Of the Chief
Executive. for the President has been
severely criticised by many members of
the congress for his apparent indiffer-
once to it's sessions.
Mrs Fairbanks announced the receipt
OF the Presidents invitation amid sub
dued applause.
Contributions TO the Continental Hal
fund continued 10 come in from chapters
throughout the country during the morn
ing session. II was estimated that over
$4,000 had been contributed yesterday
afternoon. including pledges. Connec-
ticut was one of the most liberal con-
tributors-
When Mrs. Fairbanks surrendered the
chair TO Mrs. George NJ. Sternberg al
I1:s0 o'clock there was stir among the
delegates. They realized that the be
ginning of the end was at hand Mrs
Draper. of the District OF Columbia
ta4 -, a.
election OF officers.
Nominating Mrs. Fairbanks
Mrs. Masury. State regent OF Massa-
chusetts. in nominating Mrs. Fairbanks
said that as Massachusetts people set
tied Ohio. where Cornelia Cole Fair
banks was born. she took a delight in
nominating her for the presidency gen
eraI.
For two years she has occupied the
chair, the noblest woman OF them ALL
concluded Mrs. Masury. II nominate
Cornelia Cole Fairbanks"
Wild enthusiasm ensued. The audi
cnce arose. Mrs. Granger. OF Ohio. sur
rendered the floor 10 Mrs. MsLean, OF
New York. who received an ovation as
she walked TO the stage
In the name OF peace" said Mrs Nc
Lean. ''I second the nomination of Mrs.
Fairbanks"
Mrs. Lyons. Of Virginia. and Mrs. Nor
gan. OF Georgia. also seconded the nom
nation
Mrs. Lippitt. or Rhode Island. moved
to make the nomination unanimous. Con
fusion ensued. Not that there was then
any sembiance Of opposition 10 Mrs.
Fairbanks. but that each State wished
TO second Mrs. Fairbanks nomination.
Where is Indiana" petulantly eX-
claimed a partisan.
Mrs. Perkins. the Indiana acting re-
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