The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-09
DAUGHTERS In CLASH
Effort to0btain Endorsement
of Mrs. Scott Fails.
ADJOURNMENT ENDS DEBATE
Chairman Reads Note Requesting
Hall Be Vacated. and Action which
Might Have Finally Terminated
LOng-standing Controversy Was
Prevented-NOte Is Investigated.

A persistent effort to indofse the ADMIN
isration of Mrs Matthew T. Scott, presi-
dent general of the D. A R., was made
yesterday afternoon at the district con-
ference in the Arlington Hotel.
a resolution indorsing her regime was
introduced, and an exciting debate fol-
lowed. at the height of the debate
note was read from Mrs Della G. c.
smallwood, State regent, from the assist
ant manager of the hotel. asking that the
hall be vacated, as it was needed for
other purposes.
1t was a three-cornered parliamentary
battle from the moment Mrs. Mary E. E.
Brown, regent of the Livingston Manor
Chapter. introduced a resolution indors-
ing the regime OF Mrs. Scott The con
servatives, the regulars. and the mixed
were on their feet simultaneously. Mrs.
Fl. p Gerald, the regent whose daugh-
ter was dismissed by Mrs. Scott. took
part in the debate
Mrs. brown Takes the Floor.
When Mrs. Brown arose at the con-
clusion cf the routine with a suspicious
looking document in her hands, she was
promptly recognized by the chair. The
house became as calm as a pail, and all
Of the delegates looked at Mrs Brown
Il want 10 introduce a resolution that
should be adopted before we adjourn. "
she SAID. and proceeded to read an un-
qualified Endorsement OF Mrs. SCOTS
regime. Hardly had she finished speak
ing. when Mrs. Mary S. lockwood was
on her feet
Il move that we adjourn" said Mrs.
Lockwood
Second the motion" said somebody.
Then the Fight Begins.
In an instant confusion broke loose. a
dozen daughters on both sides Of the
House waving for recognition.
Il object 10 the consideration OF a ma
tional question at this time. and I want
my question put" exclaimed Mrs. Lock
wood.
The chair desires 20 be absolutely
fair" asserted Mrs. smaIlwood. And
the chair realizes that this is a mo-
mentous question. II it is considered, it
viii bring a political question before the
conference after a beautiful and peaceful
meeting. The chair desires that the
daughters think carefully. and in return
she win rule as fairly as is in her
power"
Let's get home, and be peaceful" said
Mrs. Lockwood.
The chair rules that a motion 10 ad-
journ is in order" said the state regent.
The motion to adjourn was lost by an
overwhelming majority.
Il object 20 the consideration Of this
resolution, said Mrs. NJ A. BaIinger,
on the anti" side OF the house.
A motion was carried providing that
Mrs Browns resolution be reread, and
another motion to adjourn followed from
several parts Of the hall.
How can you vote TO adjourn when
you have Just voted not to?" asked Miss
Mary Desha
Adjournment Was in Order.
1T IS a very difficult point to decide.
but the chair believes a motion to ad-
journ is always in order" said Mrs.
SmalIwood
Let's go home said Mrs. Lockwood.
Niohc inc PREVIOUS queSliUn-and Oh
lection to consideration Of this resolu-
ton" said Mrs. BaHinger.
The conference decided TO consider the
resolution by vote Of "A TO s.. When
the vote was announced. there was con-
sternation on both sides. and an anti
administratonist who had left the hall
for a moment whispered something 20
the State regent
Il have just been informed that the
management Of the hotel must have the
hall at $50 o'clock-he has Just sent word
that We must vacate" said Mrs. Small
wood. "A motion to adjourn IS in or
der"
Move We adjourn" said an unknown
daughter, and before the conference had
caught its breath it was carried almost
unanimously, with every one on her feet
applsuding.
Mrs. Smalwood's annual report pre-
sented at the morning session was A
message Of peace, thanking the confer
enee for its support of her administra-
ton