The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09

incumbency Mrs. McSherry in her adj
dress expressed her appreciation of
the help given her by her capable staff
and the Daughters everywhere, and
made many important recommends lions.
One of the reforms she suggested met
with hearty applause and was evidently
in line with the thought OF the con-
yention. 1t recommended that the as
ISOLATION allow to the office of presi-
dent-Seneral an expense fund. 10 he
paid from tho treasury, upon proper
vouchers, sufficient TO enable the i'm
cumbent OF the office to meet the ex-
pense Of necessary financial demands
incurred in the proper discharge of the
duties OF tho office.
Mrs. McSherry assigned as her rea-
sons for suggesting this reform that
II is due to the self-respect of an as
ISOLATION as important as that of tho
Daughters that all necessary expenses
OF its officers be paid out OF It's treas
ury. and that such provision Is nee
essary to prevent tho declination Of
the highest ONCE by women most ca
pablo Of filling 1t with honor to the
association on account Of the inevtta BILE
expense attached TO II.
Condemns Elson History.
Touching upon the problem OF school
histories which teach garhled ac-
count Of the South's snare in the Civil
War. Mrs. McShcrry said:
The history committee headed by
the historian general and composed OF
the division historians. is endeavoring
TO put before the country a true and
unbiased story OF the South and the
War Between the statee.
The condemnation heapcd upon the
Elson History has been sounde ed
throughout the South, and every effort
made to exclude it's teachings from the
young minds of the present day. No
amends can be made by the author.
Let our students realize that the same
South is standing for the same p:in-
ciples. cherishing every sacred mem
Org. having no regrets, making no
apologies. but respecting the opinions
OF others and yielding to none in 10y
atty TO n united country
seventy-Three New Chapters.
sIrs. Roy Weaks Mckinney followed
with the report OF the secretary. She
stated that during the past yenr her
office had issued seventy three new
charters and 1896 certificates to new
members Twenty chapters. she re-
ported have disbanded In the last
twelve months. and their charters have
been revoked. In several instances
these have been again rcchartered un-
der different names. The report show
ed the affairs OF the organizat ton to he
for the future. A rising vote OF thanks
was offered by the assembly both to
Mrs. McSherry and Mrs. Mckinney.
AS an evidence that the influence Of
the Daughters is rapidly spreading
over the civilized world. Mrs. Gaines.
OF Georgia, told the delegates that che
is perfccting plans for the installation
OF two new chapters. one In Honolulu
and another In Paris. The statement
evoked a vigorous handclapping.
Would Have Naval Flags.
Mrs. S. g. Wassell, % Arkansas, pre-.
sented n resolution TO the effect that
the flag OF the Confederate Saw be
given place in the roster OF State
flags Mt the annual meetings OF the
Daughters.
1t called forth one OF the most
stormy debates OF the day, many of
| the delegates expressing themselves
! as opposed to the injection of any but
strictly State elements into the cere-
mony. These insisted that they We're
as proud of the Confederate Navy as
any OF the other delegates. but thought
that honor could be paid to 1t sepa-
rately. and not in ouch a way as to
intrude into what was a strictly State
affair. The supporters OF the motion.
however. prevailed. and the resolution
! was carried and tabled until n later
delegates Will decide upon the official
naval flag to DO recognized.
S. A Cunningham, editor of the Con-
federate Veteran made a short plea
| for his publication, urging that 1t be
| sent by the Daughters to every Con-
| federate veteran. A large number OF
announcements In regard to meetings
=, of the various State organizations were
made from the platform and by state
| officers on the floor. The convention
! adjourned at 5 p NJ. for the reception
! at the Confederate Museum, held be-
| tween the hours of and $50.
| Reception This Afternoon.
| reception will he given at the Home
for Needy Confederate Women. East Grace