The Washington herald., 1913-04-14
D. A. R. POLITICS
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with the proceedings. In every organiza
ton, political and otherwise. all eie
ments are given such representation
and this is made even more imperativ
in the interests OF justice when the com
mittee deals with the functions OF
great corporate body, possessing bot
civil and property rights.
''Third-In the interests of orderly pro
cedure, we ask that the voting procee'
by States. each State regent being res
ponsible and vouching for her own dele
cation and that no delegates be allowed
to vote out of their turn. At forrne
elections delegates have been allowed t
vote out of turn. thus creating disorder
and confusion.
Recognition on Floor.
"Fourth-Prompt and full recognition
OF the conservative party leaders should
be given during the floor debates. The
justice Of this should be obvious.
Filthy reason Of the advancing
of the customary day for the commence
ment of voting, IL was feared that a
general distribution of the financial re-
ports might not be in the hands Of the
delegates before the election. Each dele
gate should have q copy OF the itemized
reports in order that there be full dis
cussion Of finances before the time OF
the delegates is taken up by the cleo
ton proceedings.
"Sixth-As there has been much con-
Germ relating to the continued losses in
volved In the publication OF the maya
zine, we ask that there be compre-
hensive report on this subject in order
that a means may be found, II possible,
supporting basis.
.'Seventh-In order not to give even
color for criticism. there should be an
examination of the voting machines be-
fore the placing of the names Of the
candidates in the machines, and again
before the voting begins. This will not
only obviate the confusion through the
possible defective working of the ma
chimes, but is in accord with the pro-
cedure in every other election at which
machines are used. 1t is suggested in
justice to the concern which manufac-
lures the machines, and is an ordinary
business precaution which must appeal
to every one. Representatives of each
candidate should be present at this ex-
animation.
representatives OF each candidate be-
sides the tellers should be present during
the operation of the machine for the
election. This custom is followed univer-
sally in elections. 1t is particularly
proper for the reason that many of the
delegates are unfamiliar with the use
of the machine. and a fair representa-
ton will refuse color to any suggestion
that delegates may have been carelessly
or improperly instructed.
"Ninth-In view OF the fact that men,
bers of the credentials committee have
been allowed to be in the room with the
tellers, thus lending further color for
it is suggested that this be
prohibited.
''Tenth-In order that there may be
no undue advantage, the names OF the
should be nominated alter
nately and names put in the machine
alternately.
'EIeventh-Voting on the first ballot
and each succeeding ballot should have
a definite closing as well as opening
hour.
Publicity Is Regretted.
''Twelve-The credentials list as sent
oy each chapter to the national organi-
.ation, and the identification of an alter
nate by a known member of the organi-
zation should be sufficient indentification
'or said alternate. The rule promulgat-
I'd by the credentials committee that
each alternate must bring a letter from
her principal is regarded as unconstitu-
ional and harsh, as many may lose or
forget their letters. In view of the fact
hat several members Of the credentials
are signers of the circular
etter demanding from the delegates
heir support for Mrs. Horton, this will
llso dissrm criticism 10 the effect that
he bias of these members may lead
hem to unduly favor delegates or al
ernates known through the circular
and otherwise to be in fav-
,r of their candidate
"Thirteen-There has been complaint
hat electioneering has been carried on
n the election room during the process
# voting. We suggest that the door |
# the election room be not closed at |
my time, or that the former custom of |
FOLDING the balloting on the platform |
'e resumed.
Fourteen Representatives of any
andidate should have an opportunity of |
hecking the credentials list with the |
lists of delegates sent from each chap
er before voting begins in order that |
rrors may be challenged and corrected. !
'fnteen-lllustratlng the justice or the /
oregoing requests, we wish to call your |
ttention to the fact that members of !
he credentials committee are polling |
elegates as they register. in an appar-
Mt effort to decide the election in ad- |
ance. Complaint is also made that more |
han one badge is being given out to |
elegates who declare themselves favor
BILE to Mrs Horton. The objection to |
mis- is that il is open to criticism as an
fort to pack the convention.
I'VE regret to observe in the afternoon
apers of today that you have seen fit
} give publicity to the informal efforts |
-hich have been made prior 10 this for
lal request to bring about an adjust
tent of differences. which will tend to
better spirit within our great organ
.ation. We regret the publicity. as there
as been too much airing OF our affairs
the newspapers. We hope this COM
will be met in the spirit in
-hich il is sent, and that IL will be con-
dered as We consider il in connection
My with the high ideals which are the