Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15

American politics is to bring it back SO
that 1t will square with the standard set
up at the first when the revolution was
fought and an independent nation was
established In America
I'VE established an independent nation
In order that men might enjoy a new
kind of happiness and new kind of dig
nifty. That kind which a man has when
he respects every other man and wom-
ans individuality as he respects his own;
where he is not willing to draw distinc-
tons between classes; where he is not
willing to shut the door of privilege in
the face of any one.
The dignity of your organization is
measured by the dignity Of the traditions
which you are organized to maintain.
Therefore the American revolution is
worth remembering. because it is one of
the few struggles in the history of the
world which was entirely devoted to the
establishment of human liberty.
Justifies Pride of Ancestry.
Secretary Bryan said he appreciated
the pride the Daughters felt in being
members of the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution. Pride of ancestry is JUS
tifiable, he declared, for all good Amer
nation.
'.It is the spirit you inherit which must
count he continued. IF you do not en-
ter upon your work with the spirit dis
played by your ancestors. you cannot
truly claim to be their descendants. You
must deal with the problems of today as
they dealt with the problems of the revo-
dictionary period. The problems are differ
ent, but the principles are the same. Turn
back to the Declaration of Independence
nd no
ciples found in them to our modern ques-
tons.
This spirit must lead you to work for
the preservation to each individual of his
inalienable rights and to keep this gov
eminent of the people. for the people. by
the people. You must throw your inf1u-
ence the side of the people in their
struggle for liberty. Then, and then
only, will you be true Daughters of the
American Revolution
Frances Part in Revolution.
Ambassador Jusserand was received
with prolonged applause. He said that
the members of the D. A. r. are keepers
of tradition, and as such have an impor
tant part in the affairs of the nation. He
spoke of the part France played in as
sisting the United States to gain its free
dom, and said that the Frenchmen who
fought in the revolution considered it
home, spoke of the American men and
women. and most of all Of Gen. Washing
ton. They recognized Washington as one
Of the great men of all time. he said. He
also spoke of the work of La Fayette and
Rochambeau.
Your chief duty should be to hand
down the traditions you have received
from your great ancestors he concluded.
Rev Randolph H. Mckim, president of
the District Sons of the Revolution, well
~ hA hnyr m
behalf of his organization. The names
and deeds of the men who served In the
revolution are great assets to the Amer
lean people, he declared. and the princ-
pies taught in that epach will continue
to be great through all the ages. True
patriotism. he said. consists in being able
to understand the real principles OF the
revolution and following them out in all
situations.
G. F. Kniffen welcomed the Daughters
on behalf of the Sons of the American
James NJ Richardson, the
president general of the Sons, had ex-
pected to be present, but did not attend.
Mrs. SCOTS Farewell Address.
In her farewell address Mrs. Scott
urged that the present and future OF
the country be considered by the D. A.
r., as much as the past. She said she
was Indifferent to the question OF votes
for women" but that she felt some way
should be found for uniting all the
clubs, and through them carry
ing on great work which the men cam
not do. She spoke feelingly of her four
r., and wished the organization success
in the future.
Continuing, she said:
-Four years ago this month. l urged
that the work and interest of this great.
be broadened out and deep
40 fIlnC-
ton, our opportunity and our duty as
Daughters Of the American Revolution
lie as much with the present-aye, and
wifi the future-or our beloved country
and 1 hold now, that organizations like
this,s no matter how great they grow m
numbers and resources of the material
sort. are safe from degeneration and de-
cay only SO long as their intellectual
and spiritual growth keeps pace with
their material progress.
THE country is still thrilling with the
inaugural of our new President, with
those words, as he chose to express him
self, not Of exultation, but of dedication
which have filled every heart and mind
from sea to sea of our broad continent,
with new hope and confidence and high
resolve.
Broadens Social Activities.
Responsive to the spirit of the age,
our great national society has felt the
inspiration and quickening impulse of this
new social spirit. Every year has seen
cur social activities broaden and our in
terest in the moral and social aspects of
our varied and intensely practical COM
mittee work, grow deeper and stronger.
Any one who cares to hear the detailed
story of our many-sided sociological ac-
tivities need only attend our meetings
and listen to tn ereports of the COM
mittees on the children OF the republic,
the welfare of women and children,
conversation and it's subcommittee on
the home makers of America and many
other committees and subcommittee that
are doing a social work Of which We are
and have a right to be proud.
who ever saw in a city a congress of
of all the woman's clubs
and organizations, Protestant and Cath
Ollie, patriotic, cultural and Industrial? IL
such a federation could be organized In
every city in the United States, and If
that central body would take upon itself
the patriotic and civic leadership of the
women of each municipality a new and
more intelligent woman's movement would
developed. woman's consciousness could
be created and a woinans program
evolved for solving those intricate and
vital problems that women understand
best because they are affected by them
most keenly and intimately. Problems
connected with the education of the
young, the white slave question and the
labor of women and children are con-
stantly coming to the front, and are be-
ing grappled with by the men to the best
Of their ability. But before these ques-
tons can be solved right the women of
this country will have to focus their
minds and hearts on them, lavishing