The Washington herald., 1909-04-15

A meeting OF the high saehems in the
councils Of the conservative party Of the
D. A r. was held last night. when the
entire plan OF campaign was gone over
and mapped out Issues that viii be hot
Iy contested were discussed. and policies
adopted which will be submitted to Mrs
William Cummings Story. Of New York.
who is scheduled TO reach Washington
to-day
or administration. many principles op-
posed by the conservative chiefs, what
they call arbitrary use Of executive
power" was most heartily scored. and
from one Of those who attended the
meeting. It is understood that. by play
ing this issue as a trump card. the con-
servative party hopes 10 gain many votes
when the ballots are cast.
With the arrival of Mrs. Story, the
battle for president general OF the
Daughters viii begin in earnest. Mrs.
Story viii take apartments at the VIII
lard Hotel, and viii direct her campaign
from there.
Mrs. Mclean Also Due To-day.
Mrs. Donald Mclean. president general
OF the order, also will arrive today. and
viii Immediately begin strenuous cam
paigning for the administration candi-
date, Mrs. Scott
Members of the conservative partv
were uncommunicative yesterday. but
gave the impression that a bombsheT
Will be launched against the administra-
ton. probably to-day One Of those who
attended the meeting went so far as 10
admit that those at headquarters are al
ready in possession Of important cam
paign material, but VIII not makn any
move until the arrival Of Mrs. Story.
A conservative leader said:
'one Of the most vital objections Of
the conservative party 10 the admins
tration is the giving Of too much power
into the hands OF the presiding officer
and a few assistants We want all ones
tons decided in the congress by repre-
sentatives Of the D. A r chapters from
al the States III free and open debate
and by popular vote OF the delegates.
We consider 1t improper for a pre-
siding officer 10 allow her opinions on
questions before the congress to be ex-
pressed by her supporters or herself
said the conservative leader, "and AT the
meeting last night it was decided 10 de-
pend largely upon this fault OF former
administrations to carry the election"
Administration Not WoEried.
That the conservative party intends 10
make a strong fight along the lines in
dicated by Mrs. Storys lieutenants is
secuted in the administration camp,
members OF the party declaring that
nothing could be gained by making this
an issue, as in the past presiding officers
always have recognized the right of de-
bate ana have never at any time re-
fused to allow questions to be put to
a popular vote.
Despite the scoffings Of administrative
members. those Of the conservatives who
are conducting Mrs. Storys campaign de
clare that when this issue is presented in
its true light. together with other evil
dence OF ''monopolization OF power as
a member Of this faction expressed il. the
tide of popular sentiment viii swerve
in favor Of Mrs. story.
Both parties yesterday denied that the
fight for president general was anything
but political. emphatically dlsclaiming
any indUlgencies in personalities by
either side.
Il am not going to inject any person
allties into this fight" said Mrs. Scott,
and equally emphatic statements were
made by conservative leaders.
Mrs. Scott Tells OF Plans.
\ partial outline Of the administration
platform was given last night by Mrs.
Scott.
She declared that if elected she would
take immediate steps toward paying or
the debt on Continental Hall, and would
urge that final completion Of the So
ciety's home be hurried.
Il really am not prepared to make
statement Of my platform as yet" said
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