The Washington herald., 1907-04-18

While, in all probability, Mrs.. Donald
Mclean, Of New York, viii be reelected
as president general Of the Daughters OF
the American Revolution to-day, an effort
has been made by the opposition during
the last few days TO secure some one 10
run against her. This has been a difficult
task. however. and TIE opposition has
received but little encouragement In its
endeavors.
At a meeting Of the New York deiega-
ton Tuesday afternoon no mention was
made OF Mrs. Mclean for president gen
erai. However no other name has been
mentioned for the place. This. it is be
lieved by many, means that there are
certain members from the Empire State
who intend TO make "A fight on the pres
ent chief Of the society.
II is well known that the New York del
egation, $50 strong, is divided, both with
reference to the president general and the
election Of the other national officers.
There are the McLeanites, the opposition.
and the Independents. In a canvass among
the New Workers yesterday. many Of
them stated that they never came 70
congress pledged 10 any one candidate for
Office
The opposition to the Mclean ticket has
been rather strong IN Washington. and
particularly among those who are friends
Of Mrs. NJ. E. 5. Davis, the treasurer gen
eral. whose financial report has been
under discussion.
Cannot Find Candidate.
The feeling against the president gen
eral has been growing in the District Of
Columbia. but when Mrs Foraker de-
ciined TO run against Mrs Mclean. the
members have been unable to find any
one else who would consent TO make the
race
The delegates from this city. those from
New York. and several other States. held
caucuses about the hall yesterday al inter
walls. aud the discussions were largely
with regard TO who. If any one. should be
nominated in opposition 10 Mrs Mclean.
Mrs. Charles II. Masury, state regent Of
Massachusetts. has been mentioned as
president general. but she has declined TO
enter the contest.
Mrs. Eleanor Washington Howard, Of
Virginia, Was also mentioned among the
several delegations yesterday for the Do
stti0n Of president general X Is said that
she has received favorable support from
many OF the delegates Of the District OF
Columbia and many Of those from New
York as well
IL is possible that no one viii be nom
mated against Mrs Mclean. in which
case she viii in an probability be unanl-
mously elected. 1t is customary among
the Daughters TO allow the officers to
continue in Office two terms-fOur years.
Switches 20 Opposition.
An interesting contest is promised in
tie selection Of the corresponding secre-
tary general This position IS now held
by Miss Virginia Miller, Of Washington.
She has held the Office one term. Two
years ago she was elected on the Nc
Lean ticket. Circumstances have changed
however, I'm the two years. and now Miss
Miller is running for the ohice on the
opposition slate. Her opponent Is Mrs.
john Paul Earnest
Mrs. James Fowler of Indiana. has
been mentioned quite prominently for
nomiua ticn as ore Of the vice presidents
general. While it Is admitted that there
VIII be a spirited contest. II is believed bv
the Daughter politicians thar tile admin
.stration VIII win, with the possible ex-
eepiions OF few of the Offices 10 be
filled.
The election OF the following national
officers is scheduled for to-day, President
general, ten vice presidents general. chan
lain general. recording secretary general
registrar general. historian general. cor
responding secretary general, treasurer
general, assistant historian general. IL
brariau general editor of the American
Monthly Magazine. business manager of
the American Monthly Ide gazine.
Announcement Of the elections will be
made at the evening session.