The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

nimity of Sentiment and Action.
The cause Of the destitute and the &C.
pendent child, victim Of world-old ex-
pIOitation. was made the cause Of tie
newer and the higher patriotism last
evening.
The President Of the United States in
spired the action, and his mastery
periods exalted a brilliant array Of ban
queters, the largest ever served at the
New Willard Hotel. and spurred the con-
ference for dependent children, thus
brought 10 a triumphant conclusion. on
ward IN the task Of social betterment
Loose strands Of scores Of organizations
working individually were frightened in
the firm grip Of the new leadership. which
seeks harmony. All were welded in the
white heat or the Presidents words into
q compact fighting machine exer,ins an
irresistible power on behalf OF child saw
ing
Declares He Is Practical.
President Roosevelt said ne was --praC-
teal lie said tie conrerens pos
sessed the saving grace Of common
sense. and that their efforts 20 avoid
hardness Of heart had not resulted in the
twin evil-softness Of brain
IN the swift. ou-rlshing torrent of his
words. he also promised the boon which
the conference has been sekiuE. the con-
summation Of hopes which the charitable
societies have cherished for many years
q special message 10 Congress recon-
mending Federal bureau for the coilec-
ton OF facts and statistics concerning
the homeless child.
7 am one of those public officials who
are to profit ny what YOU have done.
ne declared. Il shall show that I have
prOfted by. as "A matter Of course. act
ing favoTably on the requests You enibOdy
in the last paragraph Of your report
i shall send a special message 10 Con
gress. recommending the establishment
OF a Federal childreu-s bureau. and
recommending a law for the District OF
Columbia and the Federal Territories
which shall apply the principles and meth
DDS that you advocate in practical
fashion
WIFE Send Message.
Il want 10 explain 90 the ladies and
gentlemen present that when J have sent
such a message 20 Congress IT does not
do any good TO write and ask me why fl
is not passed Excellent persons viii now
and then get me 10 recommend some
thing. and then write me in great iadis-
nation 70 inquire why have not made il
q law
L VIII send the message 70 Congress.
and then you do your best 20 get Il made
into a law. 7 viii do all ] can to help
it, but I have got 10 have your help TO
.nat end
4 thank you for the great work you
nave done. and I VIII do all that in me
les 10 see that the work as regards the
Federal Capital and the Federal govern
ueut bears immediate fruit
The banquet hail rang with cheers
Those at the speakers table. including
such 5ireless workers for the common
coed IS Miss Jane adams. Of Hull
House. Chicago. Theodore Dresser. Of
New York, Jr. Edward T. Devine. Miss
lillian y. Wald- member Of the national
hid labor C0mmItee- Herman 4. Metz
comptroller Of The city Of New York.
Iudge 3 B. lindsey. Of the Juvenile 1
curt Of Denver. C-i0-. and Judge Julian /
" Mack, Of Chicago. were enthusiasts /
The President then named q committee 4
IF three. composed OF Homer Folks. of Z
Iew York Thomas VI. MGiry. and Judge
uiian W Mack. % supply him with data
nd prepare an outline for his message. |
CoHEratuIates Body.
The President said. in part
I congratulate this body upon the
mount Of work IT has done. and need
ardIy say that its value is immeasur- /
bly, increased. because It represented 1
-ogr unanimous judgment It would be a /
.ood thing for these bodies to remember
hat chronlcaTy divided court is not a 1
oUrCe Of strength. This body stands 4
n startling contrast 20 some other most
and philanthropic bodies in
aving shown 50 much Of that homely and
quality. common sense.
When We come here in the name Of 4
now that the observation-disclosures and the
harlty have been shown among our own
elves. Yet you have not secured agree
lent at the cost Of strength. I congrat-
late YOU upon the progressive and con-
Tuctive character the platform. 10 the
utline Of which 7 have Just listened.
Il am sorry to learn that there are some
+9tpS which have r1aSSed Sr1cf, Iecfelo
on as that complained Of. a State has
n entire right 10 prevent diseased or NOR
lly defective children coming within ifs
orders; but the normal child who.
trough misfortune. has been deprived OF
home Of his OF her own. and for
-hom the endeavor is to supply such a
ONE. that child Is source Of strength
nd not Of weakness TO the State.
States should Persevere.
1t should be the object Of ali good
AMERICANS, no matter in what state
hey live. to see that child put into a
auily where the chances are that II
7fll grow up to be good man or woman.
hope that the State legislatures wiz /
ot persevere IN this narrow path. will
OF persevere in a course Of conduct which
leans a refusal to do each his duty bv
IS neizhbOT
AT no time has any responsible oar-
on in this meeting. or person responsible
Or the organization Of this meeting. re-
erred to those engaged in any form of
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