The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
MRS. SCOTT Wins,
TICKET Is SPLIT
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Of the telIers. advanced toward the CEN
ter Of the platform
With precision she announced that Mrs.
Matthew T. Scott had received 436 votes
and Mrs William Cummings Story 42S
votes.
Almost as a unit the sections in which
were administration supporters were
transformed into cheering masses Hard
ly had the Outburst sUbsided. when Mrs.
Story left her place and walked rapidly
toward the stage. Anticipating her move
and divining her purpose. the administra-
ton cohorts we're Joined in a mightier
ovation By the conservatives. who shout
ed their appreciation for the DEBATED can
didate, who smiled reslgnedly. as she
waited to make the election unanimous
Cheers for Mrs. story.
Evidently touched by the demonstra-
tion, Mrs. Story waved to the delegates
to pause in their handclspping- When the
applause died down the vanquished con-
servative leader said:
Madame president general and Daugb-
ters Of the American Revolution: I move
that the election OF Mrs. Scott be in
dorsed unanimously by this Congress. To
those who have voted for me. wish to
say that 1 deeply prize the honor Of
having been at the head OF the party that
has made the campaign for the con-
serYative element. Had been privileged
70 serve as the presiding officer OF the
society. I would have considered it the
highest honor that could come 10 a
woman.
Mrs. Story was interrupted at this point
bT the combined approval Of all factions.
and concluding. she said:
I wish 70 ask those who have sup
ported ne 10 expect fair and nonpartisan
from the president general
Mrs. Scat. and. IN return, 70 accord her
every justice and aid that they can give
The widest enthusiasm that has yet
been witnessed az the Congress broke in
a mighty babble Of excitement as Mrs
Story. bOwing graciOusly. descended the
steps and resumed her seat
Unanimous Consent Opposed.
Seconding the motion that the election
be made unanimous. Miss Mary Desha.
one Of the founders OF the organizs-
ton also come in for her share Of the
plaudits. It was at this point that the
first ripple Of discomfort WIS manifested.
As Mrs. Mclean put the question there
were scores Of Daughters who answered,
No
Mrs. John \ Murphy, o. Cincinnati.
campaign manager for Mrs. Scott. ran
TO the stage and told the Congress her
friend would not wish her election 70 he
unanimous unless It really was unsni-
nous. Mrs. Mclean also pleaded FOR
peace and harmony with those delegates
who had injected bitterness into the COM
paign.
Before this impression Of dissatisfac-
ton had time 20 die out. Mrs. Avery
made a second announcement that sur
prised the eager audience She declared
the result Of the other elections would
not be given out until later In the day,
as the teIiers were busiIy al work on the
count.
Matters OF business then were taken "
and transacted IN a perfunctory manner
until the victorious candidate entered the
hall. escorted by Mrs. A. z. Patton. ot
Pennsylvania. Mrs. Sallie Ewing Hardy
OF Kentucky Mrs y a Kendall. and
Mrs. John c. Ames.
Again the Congress arose enmasSe and
gave vent 20 their PentUp enthusiasm
Recognizing her two daughters. Mrs
Charles BrOmwen and Mrs Charles VroO'
man, in one Of the boxes, Mrs Scott
kissed her hand to them and turned tc
receive the congratulations Of her ad-
miTerS- Mrs Mclean was tha first 1C
grasp the hand OF her successor. and
placed her beside her on the platform
Mrs. Scott Thanks Congress.
After several minutes Of applause, Mrs
Scott arose and made her speech OF
thanks She said in part.
I am overwhelmed by the warmth OF
your greeting and a sense OF the great
honor you have conferred upon me-
shall be CSntent If only one fold OF the
mantle Of my predecessor falls upon me
bat I pray you TO envelope me with an
other raantle-that Of your charity for
my Shortcomings 10 allow your con-
structive imaginatiOns TO read into my
character the qualities which ought tC
he the splendid endoyment Of whoever is
called upon 10 sit in the exalted chair of
the president general OF the Daughters
Of the American Revolution.
"A splendid administration has drawn
10 2 splendid close.
''Tts glorious sunset ravishes our senses
and dazzieS our vision, but yonder the
crescent and morning star shine with
subdued reverence 10 usher in. we trust
the dawn Of another glorious day. Great
things have been done. greater are be-
fore US. In this. our marble palace beau
tiful. we have made stones speak our
patriotism and gratitude to unsung heroes
and herOines- Now, the bugle call rings
out to rear monuments. temples Of human
lives. awaiting molding from the touch
of sympathetic hands-uplifted from the
inspirations Of our teaching and example
Great Power for Good.
NO greater power for good exists in
in this land than that which rests. par
TALLY dormant. in the Daughters Of the
American Revolution
Our beloved and magnificent organiza-
ton. which, without partisanship, with
out secretarianism, without sectionalisnz
with ever-brOadening outlook and ever
higher ideals. with a platform broad as
fatherland and tender as motherland.
moves on in its grand work for home
and country. for God and native land
Looking into your frandly faces, ]
feel an electric thrill OF sympathy and
strength. not my own. but a current of
your strength transmitted 10 me. strength
which viii bear US together. onward and
upward 10 the heights-heights where
duty becomes pleasure, where theory is
translated into practice. and that means
service-service 10 God, and service to
your generation"
Conservatives Cali 1t Victory.
The aftermath of the celebration was
particularly interesting III view of the
claims made by both sides preceding the
baIloting yesterday. Miss Mary Desha-
leader Of the conservatives, considered
il q grand victory
II means victory on the next trial, and
Ep are not without orr reoo,ananscs