The Washington times., 1905-04-22
D.A. R. ASSET MB[E
FOR FINAL DAY
New President General
Gets an Ovation.
HONOR TO AGED DELEGATE
Unable TO Get Seat Elsewhere, Mrs
M. L. Satterlee Is Invited
to the Stage.

the fourteenth continental congress, the
Daughters of the American Revolution
assembled again this morning for the
last days work of the congress. Ow-
ing to the departure from the city of a
number of delegates and the ending of
the political campaigning by the election
OF Mrs Mclean, the attendance this
morning was smaller than usual al
though Continental Hall was comfort
ably filled, both ON the floor and in the
galleries
That the Daughters had come TO the
hall today with the intention of trans
acting business was soon apparent MS
Falrbanks was in fine form and carried
the program along promptly and Win
noticeable parliamentary skill
A number OF incidents occurred during
the morning session which gave the re-
firing president general opportunity to
display the tact Tor which she is noted
Mrs. Mclean Gracefully Received.
When Mrs. Mclean entered the hall
she was gracefully received by Mrs.
Fairbanks who, before the arrival of
her successor. had announced that Mrs.
McLeans presence on the stage was
desired.
Mrs. Mclean was the recipient of an
ovation when she made her appearance.
Her brief reply to the words OF welcome
from Mrs. airbanhs. was simple and
graceful. w ME Mrs Mclean was
seated on the stage a handsome bunch of
flowers was handed her, the gift OF the
Maryland Chapter
Harmony WAS apparent al all times.
although Il battle royal for this after
noon was foreshadowed by Mrs Weed
of Montana when she announced that
the .Nr ne
sonal privilege at 2 clock, to deny Ger
tain statements made about her Mrs
Weed intended speaking this morning,
but was diSSuaded
There was little politics talked this
morning. Business was the order of the
day, and the congress went aGout at
tending TO It in quiet, orderly manner
Maryland, My Maryland"
Today's session was opend by Presi-
dent General Fairbanks, at 10 a. m
After prayer by Mrs. Teunis S. Ham
lin, chaplain general. Miss Cornelia
Ross Potts, of Baltimore. City Chapter,
sang, Maryland. My Maryland Miss
Potts voice is sweet, clear, and true,
and her rendering of the favorite old
patriotic song was received with ap-
plause-
Before reading the minutes of Thurs
days session. Mrs Fairbanks said
IF the newly elected President gem
eral Mrs. Mclean, Is in the ball. the
Chair wishes to invite her take a
seat on the stage
When the applau that greeted this
announcement had subsidized, Mrs. Ken
dali. OF Maine, one of Mrs McLean's s
closest friends and most ardent sup
porters, announced that Mrs. Mclean
was not III the hail. but would arrive
In a short while
Mrs. Fairbanks then said if H
X of rf.li inn fny lxt-
president of the Sons of the Revolution.
who was in the hail. would come to
the stage, II would give her great r. as
ure 10 introduce him to the members
of the congress
Mr. Kaufman appearance was loud
" applauded. He made q speech full of
compliments to the Daughters, and the
work they have accomplished during
the past few years
Corrections in Minutes.
Many corrections were made in the
record of Thursdays sessions before the
minutes were accepted.
Mrs. John A. Murphy, of Ohio, moved
that following precedents OF the past
seven years, Mrs Mclean. president
general-elect. be made chairman OF the
Continental Hall committee. The motion
was numerously seconded. Discussion
arose over the question whether the
congress SlOUlG eject OF WDGlDGE the
president general should appoint the
chairman II being decided that the
Office WAS elective. Mrs Mclean was
promptly elected without dissenting
votes.
Mrs Fairbanks Speech.
In the course of the discussion Mrs
Fairbanks made an irnpromptu speech.
Il wish, at this time she said, 'tc
take the opportunity to thank those
members of the Continental Hall com
m!ttee who have helped me. the chair
man. with the work on the hall. Out OF
ffty-one members forty-eighI stood
with me in voting the money FOR the
site Several came from all parts oi
the country two years ago TO help ms
break the ground.
I'VE don't care who comes after us
we bought the ground; we laid III,
foundation deep and strong: we bull
this hall; we arranged thit bcautifu
shell in which you now Sit surrounded
by the flags OF liberty.
Il am sure that we will have nothing
but praise and help for the work o.
Mrs. Mclean, our new president general
and ! know every Daughter VIII do al
in her power 20 carry on this grea
work.
The retiring president general was ap
plauded vigorously. and the motion o.
Mrs. Walker, of Chicago. that all turr
In and work for the new admiIistra ton
was unanimously Indorsed
Mrs. Ward. vice president general, O
Montana, arose to question of persona
privilege and gave notice that at
O'Clock this afternoon she would cor
rect certain statements that had beer
made about her.
Mrs. McLean's Arrival
While the list of the newly elected
State regents was being read and cor
rected, the arrival Of Mrs. Mclean wa.
announced.
Bring the new president general Il
the stage" said Mrs. Fairbanks. Mrs
Murphy. of Ohio. and Mrs Parker. O
Georgia, escorted Mrs Mclean dowr
the aisle and up TO the stage. He
triumphant march was accompanied b,
apDlause. Two pretty pages bore beh:nt
Mrs. Mclean large floral star, the gif
of Mrs. McLean's CHAPTER TO the Con
tipental Hall committee With graceful
words Mrs. Mclean presented Ii to Mrs
Fairbanks. chairman of that committee
II will take this oportunity with you
permission. Madam President General,
said Mrs. Mclean, "of announcing som
good news | have just received. Mrs
James III. Aidrich, of New York chapter
has sent pledge Of 81, 600 for the Con
tinental Hail fund. / have also receive,