The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Facing what IS termed the most bitter
factionaI contest IN the history OF the So
oiety. more than 100 regents and dele
gates VIII meet this morning for the
opening session OF the Eighteenth Con
gress Of the Daughters OF the American
Revolution
Promptly az Z O'Clock. Mrs. Donald Nc
Lean VIII call the convention to order
in Continental Hall. and amid a brilliant
ceremony the descendants OF American
patriots vlH formally enact 4 new scene
worthy Of commemoratioa IN the nations
annals.
The real interest which centers in the
convention VIII be SET aside Tor the mo
ment. and the Daughters viii pass the
days session IN greetings to the ohcers
end distinguished visitors
The Vice President OF the United States.
Ambassador Jusserand. Of France: Bishop
Alfred Harding. Rev Dr.. Edward Everett
Hale. Rev Dr.. :. Nevett STEELE. of New
York; Rev. Roland Cotton Smith. Judge
Henry Sjock6rldze. president general o.
the Sons OF the American Revolution.
and other celebrated persons will address
the Congress
ChiIdren'S Congress at 10.
As a preliminary 70 the main congress
the convention Of the Children OF the
American Revolution viii meet Al 70
O'Clock az the First Conversational
Church
Every hotel in Washington served as q
rendezvous for the visitors last night.
and every feature OF the coming hEht
vas Tehearsed by the anxious delesates.
While u Is conceded the convention VII
surpass all previous gatherings N warmth
OF debate and political maneuvsrinE. the
election. together with the campaign that
has been in progress for the last few
weeks. IS regarded as the nest singular
contest during the nineteen years OF The
organization's existence.
As an aftermath OF the Vice President
and Mrs Sherman's reception, the hun
dreds OF delegates who packed the cor
ridors OF the New Willard we're treated
10 novel surprise last evening when
Mrs Scott and Mrs. story the opposing
candidates. were introduced and ex-
changed greetings.
Noticing that both nominees were stand
ing near each other fl the promenade.
3Irs. William Harvey Weed. CT Connect
cut. asked Mrs Scott II she would Ike 10
meet her opponent The administration
leader expressed her pleasure and ad-
vanced toward Mrs Story with ont
stretched hand
Action Creates Surprise.
The conservative candidate was profuse
IN her sOIicitude for the Illinois mem
Der. and expressed her thankfUlness thac
she had not been injured in a collision
with her carriage during Jhei afternoon
While the two candidates refrained from
discussing politics. their action was re-
earded on al sides as singular. in view
of Mrs. ScotJs declination 70 attend the
Sherman reception Saturday.
IN view ~ the fact that administration
lists and conservatives have manifested q
spirit or frIendI;ness not 81 keeping With
the stirring campaign that is going on.
this meeting has added another aspect 20
the already complex situation.
Optimistic reports stiu continue 10 en-
anate from the respective headquarters.
and TIE managers for the Two tickets
we've kept busy rounding their contin-
gents into shape Most Of the State dele
cations have arrived. and with few ex-
cep-ious. all have named the ticket they
VIII support.
Although several hundred OF the dele
gates attended church services al s..
Johns yesterday. and many more visited
Continental Hall. the majority OF ths
Daughters again sought out the main
corridor Of the Willard and took I'D the
thread OF the campaign interrupted Sat
urday night.
Crowd Hotel Corridors.
II was with difficulty that one passed
through the thoroughfare, so closely were
the conversant daughters grouped to
gether Animated discussion was en-
HANGED by the presence in the lobby os
Mrs. story and Mrs. Scott. who were es-
corted about by their adherents.
Congratulations were showered upon
the aspirants FOR the highest once and
predictions as 70 the outcome Of the cleo
ton on Thursday few thick and fast
One manager declared that the Eastern
states woGld be Joined IN thei- hght 20
elect Mrs. Story by the Southern 6elega-
tions. The Western States are expected
20 flock 70 the banner Of Mrs. Scott.
although this element looks 20 certain
Eastern daughters for support
Aside from the cOnsiderat oa OF the re-
lative merits Of the candidates. a new
subject wcs discussed among co1Serva-
tives last night with much animation.
Some OF this faction are inclined 10 doubt
the appropriateness OF the proposed pres
entation OF Mrs. McLean's portrait 10
Continental Hail
III IS not because OF her personal aS-
Elinlst-atiOn that we object TO the gsft,
but f. IS understood the painting repre-
sents her holding miniature Centin-
entail Hall in ore hard. while the same
building IS portrayed in the background
i could not be learned last night wheth-
., Mrs. story had been invited 10 attend
the reception 10 be given TO Mrs. Scott
this afternoon az the New Willard BY the
Illinois delegates. Mrs. Story stated sew
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