New-York tribune., 1905-04-23
D. A. R. CONGRESS ENDS.
Action Taken on Mormon Question
Continental Hall Contributions
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washington. April 22.-The smoke Of battle
having passed away and n peaceful presumably
church going, day having interviewed since
thursdays stormy session, when Mrs. Donald
Mclean finally elected president general OF
the National Society Of Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution. the congress OF the organization
settled down this morning in apparent tranquil
uty 10 The work Of the closing day.
The tranquility however. was only apparent,
and occasional bubbles in the proceedings
showed the disturbed current beneath the sur
face Though much time was consumed in the
discussion Of such questions as the status Of the
Children Of the American Revolution with refer
erce TO the mother society Of daughters and the
intimate destination Of the bones of John Pau
zones. there We're moments when other issues
which showed significantly the real attitude of
he delegates toward one another came 10 the
surface Who built Continental Hall promises
to be as sore a subject in the future who
founded the society has been in the past.
Nra. Fairbanks the retiring president general.
broke into an impassioned speech at one point
n the morning session. we don't care who
comes after Us or what they do she said. we
. bought The site for Continental Hall. We built
this hall We arranged the beautiful shed in
which you sit to-day. surrounded by the flags
of your country"
Mrs. Donald Mclean. who had been invited 20
8 seat the platform. presented TO the presi-
dent general a star composed Of lilies and roses.
y present this New-Yor City star" she said,
sshiri1c 5n full effulgence Of loyalty 10 the
National Society Of Daughters of the American
Revolution And. having presented the senti-
rnent Of the chapter" she added. i now wish 10
present lis practical evidence Of interest
therefore give 10 the Continental Hall fund
these pledges and sums: From Mrs. James H
elarch. $1,000, from Mrs. A J. Robinson, Sloo'
from Mrs c. A Bruce, SI00. and from Mrs.
James W. Randall, 500"
Later in The day Mrs. Mclean offered addi-
tional sums and pledges 10 The fund, showing
that her friends desire TO show a practical in
terest in completing The hall
i know we win have nothing but praise and
help for the work Of Mrs. Mclean. our new
president general and know every daughter
VII do an ia her power 10 carry on the great
work" said Mrs. Fairbanks
Mrs. Mclean is the first president general-elect
who has ever been invited 10 seat on the plat
form. for the reason thar she IS the first who
has risen from the ranks 10 that dignity Her
predecessors, having been at the time Of their
election vice-presidents general or members Of
the national board, were already seated among
The oflc.als-elect on the platform. She came
forward in response TO the invitation Of Mrs.
Fairbanks this morning. escorted by Mrs.
Parke OF Georgia, and Mrs. Murphy. of Ohio,
and was loudly applauded by the congress.
Mrs. Murphy Of Ohio. offered a resolution.
which was adopted, providing that the president
general appoint q special committee TO pro
note The introduction into the public schools Of
the United States Of the system Of a school
-liy" The idea is 10 promote the teaching Of
good citizenship in the public schools and induce
.hidren TO govern themselves in their schools.
Mrs G0Ode. Of Alabama, brought 10 the at
teution OF the congress the Mormon question in
p sensational statement. She declared that the
Mormon Church violating, through its
leaders the laws Of the land; thar it was q trea-
solable institution. owing its highest allegiance
10 its own organization, and that il was stain
On the good name OF the United States She
offered this resolution:
That as daughters OF patriots we most earn
sstly can upon the national Congress 10 pass
such remedial legislation IS viii put a stop
10 polygarny and polysan1ous living ana polit-
i.al control Of the Mormon hierarchy. And
thar this congress also urge the United States
senate 10 vote 10 refuse Reed SUoOI, Of Utah,
an apostle OF this Church and one Of its high
Hst officers, the right 10 continue as a Senator
II tho United States. And that we further urge
Ing polygamy. under whatever guise or pretence,
crime against the United states
Mrs. Allen State Regent Of Utah, claimed the
right 10 second the resolution, her position be-
ing taken, she said, on purely patriotic grounds
She wanted the word church eliminated from
the resolution and the word hierarchy" sub
stitut=d. This is a hierarchy are dealing
with she declared and the overthrow OF the
government is what il IS aimed at" The change
vas made and the resolution was adopted.
Mrs. Richardson, State Regent Of South Caro-
ILa. presented 10 President General Fairbanks
beautiful draHIng Of the Fairbanks coat Of
arms and an Illuminated card bearing the in
sigma Of The Palmetto State and the names Of
the Daughters Of the American Revolution chap
tiers # 1nat State
a reception was given at the Ebbtt House in
honor - The new president general
On Monday al 10 O'Clock the national board
Will meet for the first time under Mrs. Nc
Leans presidency. She VIII remain here some
days during The reorganization OF the oflces.
The contributions and pledges 10 Continental
Hall fund made ii the week amounted TO more
than $4,000.
Al the night session the congress voted unani-
uously not 10 mortgage Memorial Continental
Hail bur 10 90 ahead with the work Of collecting
funds Tor its completion. The treasurer general.
Mr. u. =. s Davis. Of the District of Columbia
Do a statement regarding the funds in hand
for the hall showed that about SSS go had been
contributed ~ this session Of the congress ana
$1,000 turned over from the current ilnd 70
the Continental Hall fund. making in all $4,000
with which 10 continue The work OF coDstTuc-
ton. II also was shown that up 10 the present
time SH5NG had been spent on the bulidlhS aIi0
thar there was no outstanding Indebtedness
Unanimous action also was taken on a ftSo-
luton authorizing the president general TO ap-
point z Continental Hall committee. 10 be con-
hrrueI by the present congress. said committee,
with The advice Of the supervising committee OF
gentlemen 10 have IN charge the work OF com
le1irq The hail 10 let contracts, pay bills and 20
further III al legitimate ways the consuIninatlon
% The work begun
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