The Washington herald., 1909-04-21

Forgetting temporarily the grandeur
and patriotism that united ali Daughters
on the opening day Of the Eighteenth
Congress, the delegates of the D. A. R
yesterday assembled in Continental Hall.
bent on arranging their line Of battle for
the contest that Is scheduled for to-mor-
row.
The second days sessions were devoted
10 presentation Of reports and the roll
can. which officially organized the new
convention. The anxious regents and
their delegates remained in the auditO-
rum only to answer their names. then
carried on their campaign in the corri-
ders and rooms Of the building.
Many Of the "lobbyists" as they have
come 10 be known-carried their persua-
sive tactics to the floor Of the Congress.
and caused Mrs. Donald Mclean. the pre-
siding officer, no little difficulty in pre-
serving order. Everywhere were groups
os visitors discussing the chances Of the
prospective candidates.
Fractional Strife Resumed.
The factional strife. forgotten In the
ceremonies Of the preceding day, again
was resumed on an sides. and the man
ayers for HRS. Scott and Ms. story were
the busiest Daughters In the han.
Each party refused to diylulge the re-
suit Of It's canvass. fearing the Inforna-
ton may prove valuable TO the opposite
element
Judging from the news that could no,
be kept back, the conservatives have the
advantage thus far. Followers OF the
anti-adm, ,nlstration ticket were Joyous
when Il was announced that Mrs. Charles
H MssEEy, state regent Of Massachu-
sets, would make the speech nominat-
ing Mrs William Cummings Story fo-
president general Mrs. BGasury is re-
gsrded as one OF the ablest orators al
the Congress, and It IS said she was an
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nominate Mrs. Scott
/ Following the example Of their leader.
the Massachusetts delegations VIII throw
their strength 10 the Story ticket.
/ Coupled with this fact. the conserva-
lives were still more elated when the
District chapters. by q two 10 one vote
decided to elect Mrs. George NJ. Stern
berg, Of this city. vice president general.
Mrs Ellen Spencer AIDssey. prominent IN
D. a. r. circles as a leader during the
Mclean administration. opposed Mrs.
/ S-ernberg-
Another singular fact connected with
the District Daughters action was that
Mrs. Mussey was also nominated 10 be
vice State regent Of the District against
Mrs II. Y. Mattingly. She was defeated
By vote o. twenty to fifteen.
See Forecast Of Result.
The so-cailed insurgents say this IS a
+ forerunner Of the result Of the national
election In fact, II is automatically
stated that the District VIII line I'd with
Massachusetts. New Jersey, Minnesota.
I Connecticut, Vermont, Michigan. Georgia.
and other States IN voting for Mrs. Story.
Predictions from headquarters OF the
administration camp are that most OF
the Western States viii be aided By
several Of the Southern delegations. with
sufficient votes TO insure Mrs. scotrs in
stallatioE.
As was expected. Illinois, at its State
meeting. indorsed Mrs. Scott and selected
Mrs. Charles Y Hickox for vice president
general from that State. Mrs. ]. {
Ames, who viii nominate Mrs. Scott TO-
morrow, was named State regent. with
Mrs. J, Welty second on the ticket
The first evidence Of the stirring de-
bates expected later in the week devel-
Oped yesterday afternoon. when Mrs.
Amos G. Draper. candidate for vice presi-
dent general in charge Of chapter or
ganization. was reading her report. As
registrar general Mrs. Draper explained
how she had evolved new business
method in administering that Office.
Mrs. BaIIinEer Objects.
Mrs William Ballinger. recognized as
an ardent supporter OF the reform move
ment contemplated by the conservatives.
took exception 10 what she termed the
irregularity Of Mrs Draper and the
national board and, although overruled.
she promised to make herself heard on
the matter later Subsequently, she rose
10 make points Of order. but was ignored
by Mrs Mclean
Aside from the encouragement received
by the conservatives through the action
Of the District chapters and the support
pledged by various States, the applause
accorded their candidate when her. name
was called by the reading clerk was !.
notable manifestation Of good viii.
Mrs. Story, with her 126 delegates. re-
sponded when the clerk called New
! York" and the applause connected with
this movement was Offset by the applause
that greeted her name When the dele
gates had appIaUded for more than a min.
! ute Mrs Mclean acknowledged the out
, burst as q compliment TO her State.
The parade OF the District High Schoo
Cadets past Continental Hall at O'Clock
in honor oS Mrs. Mussey. as membe.
: CT the board Of education, relieved the
naonOtonyNfor awhile. many Of the Daugh.
ters reviewing the battalions from The
, front steps.
The session closed shortly after
| o'clock and the various State delegations
repaired 20 the committee rooms anC
selected the national and State officers.
Roll Call Occupies Two, Hours.
Shortly after the morning session has
been called to order. the report Of the
committee on credentials was read anc
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