The Washington times., 1911-04-17

that is essential to the preservation
of the lofty standard of womanhood
which we are striving to maintain
and uphold before all the world. it is
that the spirit of the self-seeker, and
the methods of the picayune poll
ttcian shall never be permitted to gain
root hold within the sacred pre-
cincts Of this white temple OF patriot
ism"
"Unscrupulous, Untruthful."
Mrs. Scott declared that she did not
desire further lease of official life at
the hands of the Daughters unless her
reelection received a spontaneous in
dorsement Of the whole society, and ad-
ded:
But l have no cause to fear that the
time will come when the open and un-
abashed efforts of the self-seeker, when
unscrupulous and untruthfuI attacks
upon members or high officials, shall
ever become recognized methods of at
tanning high office in this organization. d"
ton
Mrs. John w. Foster, honorary pres
tdent general of the society, who de-
livered an address of welcome, took oc-
casion to give Mrs. Scott an indorse-
Ito offer you, the delegates to this
congress. my congratulations that your
sessions are TO be presided over by
so worthy an officer as our president
general, who has served you in the ad-
nlinistration of the national organiza-
tlon with untiring energy and devotion.
10 you. Madame President, I tender
the sincere appreciation due for your
taithfulness and earnest service
Reviews Society's Growth.
Mrs. Foster reviewed the growth of
tho nj ,rin
OF service. and spoke of the Continental
Memorial Hall as a monument to the
work of the society.
Hon. Henry 3. F. Macfarland. speak
Ing Cor the advisory committee of promi-
nent men with whom Mrs Scott has
conferred from time 10 time regarding
the completion of the hall. paid a high
tribute to her administrative and execu-
tive powers. He declared that except
for the remarkable executive ability
which has characterized the president
generals conduct of the business az
fairs connected with the completion OF
the hall. the organization would have
been plunged INTO a supreme court law
suit involving great sums of money. The
ADVISORY committee, in behalf of which
Mr.. Macfarland made his talk. consists
of Charles Glover. Charles j. Bell, Gen.
J. w. Wilson, William d. Hoover, Col
Spencer Cosby, and Bernard Green.
Mrs. Donald Mclean. of New York,
former president general of the So
ciety, occupied seat upon the platform.
"Sons" Pay Tribute.
On behalf of the Sons of the Ameri-
can Revolution, the president general
of that organization, William A. Mar
Bile, appeared on the platform before the
noon recess was. taken, "A large por-
ton of the men OF this country have
their patriotism, like their real estate.
in their wives names," said Mr.. Marble.
In pointing out that there are $1,000
daughters of the American Revolution
&c only 5000 members of the male or
ganization.
we, the Sons and Daughters of the
American Revolution would be the aris-
tCcracy of this democracy" said Mr.
Marble in calling attention to what con-
ditions would be If there were class dis
tinctions.
Senator Robert L. Taylor was on the
program for an address this morning,
and the session was closed with the
benediction by the Rev. Ulysses G. IS.
Pierce.
The afternoon session was not due to
open until , O'Clock. At that time the
report Of the credentials committee
was heceived. There was a roll call
of the 1000 delegates. and a report Of
the program committee by Mrs. Samuel
w. Jamison.
reception by the president general from
3 till II O'clock
Music was furnished by the Marine
Band.