Evening star., 1933-03-15
Recognition of Russia to Be
Opposed by District
Organization.
REGISTRATION OF ALIENS
ALSO TO BE DEMANDED
Morning Meeting Of Annual Con.
vention Devoted to Chapter
Reports.

Before its thirty-second annual
meeting ends late today, the State
Conference Of the District of Column
ola D. A. r. intends to take q positive
stand against a possible moratorium
on education" during the present eco
nomic crisis.
1t was also made known BY the Res
olutions Committee that the platform
drawn up for presentation to the con-
terence calls for non-recognition of the
Soviet government, deportation of alien
communists and enactment of legisla-
tlon requiring registration of all aliens
in the United States.
Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins, chairman
OF the Resolutions Committee, pointed
out that the present economic crisis
threatens the educational program of
the Nation at a time when facilities for
caring for its youth should be ex-
panded. Expressing this view, the reso-
luton, which will be presented later in
the day, will urge the D. A. r. to use
their influence throughout the country
against a moratorium on education and
cooperation with State authorities In
developing more effective plan of
education from kindergarten to uni
versity.
Tells Of Visit to Russia.
At today's early session, Miss Clara
w. McQuown of Washington gave a
talk OF her experience on q recent
months trip in Soviet Russia. She de-
clared that those seeking recognition
OF the Soviet government at this time
should bear in mind that the five-year
industrial program has ended and with
it prospects of millions of dollars of
purchases by Russia for machinery and
equipment. She discussed the new
passport system whereby every citizen
is registered and declared that the pol
icy in Russia Is one of starving all who
are not actual workers
The District D. A. r. also expected
to take favorable action looking to the
preservation Of the Monroe shrine at
Fredericksburg, Va.
This mornings business was devoted
to the reading of chapter reports.
Before the session adjourns today,
the State regent and representatives
from various chapters will pay tribute
to deceased members.
The conference yesterday Endorsed
Miss Helen Harman, former District
State regent, for the ofice of vice pres
ident general Of the national society.
If elected at the forthcoming Conti-
mental Congress, she-would succeed
Mrs. David D. Caldwell Of the District.
whose term expires then.
Two Oficers Honored.
The District daughters honored the
State regent. Mrs. Harry c. Grove, and
the past State regent, Miss Harman,
with the dedication Of two trees planted
on March 10, in East Potomac Park, 1t
was announced. These trees were in
turn presented to Lieut.. Col U. S.
Grant, Sd, director of Public Buildings
Carl c. Brown, State chairman OF the
Conservation and Thrift Committee,
had charge Of the ceremonies. Alto
gether, the District D. A. r. have pre-
sented 20 trees, all in East Potomac
Park among the Japanese cherry trees.
In an address yesterday, Mrs. George
Maynard Minor, honorary president
general, asked for adequate national de-
fense, and called attention to the dan
gers Of Communism and other disloyal
activities"
On the other hand, she reminded the
District conference that 1t was not en-
tirely the work Of the National Defense
Committee that built up the national
society.
Our reputation for practical patri-
otic service Is established and respect
ed." she said, do not forget that our
saving Of records, marking historic spots,
work for schools, our recognition by the
Government in tax-free property, our
war work, our cooperating with the
Government in lending our hall for the
conference on disarmament, the Manual.
the work on Ellis Island-all these are
some Of the important, far-reaching ac-
tivities that attracted women to menu
bership, gave us recognition by the Gov
ernment and q high standing with the
public"