The Washington herald., 1909-04-17

Accompanied by her delegation from
New York city. Mrs. William Cummings
Story arrived in Washington last even
ing, prepared to wage a stirring cam
paign for the presidency general Of the
D. a. r
Manifesting-as her adherents term it-a
spirit Of magnanimity ia direct opposition
10 the attitude shown by her opponents,
the conservative candidate said she would
attend the reception accorded the visiting
delegates by the District chapters. This
function IS to take place at : O'Clock this
evening NJ the Willard.
IL were invited 20 a reception % be
given in honor Of Mrs. Matthew r. Scott
1 would attend wlth the greatest Of cor
diality." added Mrs. story.
This statement is regarded as notable.
inasmuch as the conservatives nominees
faced a diplomatic problem in the declina-
tion Of hrs. Donald Mclean and Mrs.
Scott 10 attend the reception and tea TO
be given in her honor by the Vice Presl-
dent and Mrs. sherman this afternoon.
Keen Insight Into Affairs.
Intense interest was shown by the
daughters yesterday when the announce
ment was made that the two aGministra-
ton leaders would not be present at that
tuncuon Many of them anxiously wait
ed at the Willard to learn Mrs. story S
attitude.
Although comparatively Young wo-
man. Mrs. Story seems well verSed I'm the
principles OF the sc~jety. and as she dis
cussed the various issues upon which she
win make the fight she displayed "a keen
insight into the affairs Of .he orgaulza-
ton
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. candidate ON
phatically disavowed all connection with
any attack upon Mrs. Scott and declared
that she deplcred the Introduction OF per-
sonalities into the contest.
i had hoped. when I accepted the
nomination. to participate in a fair and
open campaign" sch said. "The state
ment which has been distorted % insinu-
ate that considered Mrs. Scott mental
~ and physically unable TO lead the So
ciety is certainly unfoundod. Nv ann
bition is 70 accomplish the completion OF
Continental Hail. and any other projects
favored by the congress.
Il win declare, II elected. that fair
ness is to be the keynote Of my admin
istratlon- All parties win receive con-
sideration. recognition. and free debate
on every question Although 7 have been
termed the insUrgent' candidate Won NAV
say that 7 am absolutely nonpa~tisan.
and am making the race simply 10 ac-
compiish the aim OF hundreds OF SUP
porters who would make certain reforms
which they believe imperative for the
good of the d. a. r."
Various Charges Made.
Coincident with the arrival of Mrs
Story. "A report was circulated. supposedly
by those Of the opposition. in which va
rious charges were made. The New York
regent apparently had not learned Of
these statements. OF. if apprised OF their
seriousness, had determined TO ignore
them.
The accusations are being whispered
about by the supporters Of the psrtv In
control, and the conservative element is
indignant. The latter claim that such
methods are incompatible with the objects
Of the order. and promise 20 make "a
warm for the persons who have started
the rumOrs.
Congregated about the New Willard
last evening were most Of the leading
delegates and regents who have arrived
70 participate in the election Peacock
alley was lined on either side bv the
visiting daughters. and informal recep-
tions were held by the Washington mem
bers of the society
The Interchange Of greetings was ,-..,-
fined 20 supporters OF the respective cel-
didates. Those who are working for Mrs
Scott refrained from exchanging saIura-
tio1s with the adherents Of the cOnservs-
tive nominee.
Judging from the opinion expressed on
all sides. the coming celebration Will he
the most exciting held in years. The
two candidates at present have abcut
an equal number OF votes pledged TO
them.
Adherents Optimistic.
Among those who viii lineup with the
conservatives next Thursday axe Airs.
John Miller Horton. Of Buffalo. and Mrs
julius J. Estey. Of Bratueboro. Vt. Both
regents said last night that Mrs Story s
chances were bright. and they were op-
timistic for the success Of the new ket
Equally as sure that Mrs. SCOT and the
Mclean ticket win he indorse by the
congress are Mrs. Samuel "A Ammoas
OF Lefavette, Ind. and Mrs. Terry. Of
New York.
BY tonight the majority OF the regents
and delegates 10 the congress win have
registered. and the interchange OF opin-
ions il Is believed. viii not materially
change the aspect OF the situation. Nearly
everey visitor has made mp her mind as
v~,.. - r-,-.