Evening Star Newspaper, April 15, 1929, Page 4

| MRS IMMIGRATION , ATHEISM ' 'AND DEFENSE ARE CITED President General of Society Outlines Measures That Deserve Attention of Organization in Confronting Issues. " The text of the address of Mrs. A. J. Brosseau, president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution, delivered at the opening of the Con- tinental Congress here today, follows: “In the Italian opera ‘Aida’ the stage «settings present a scene of royal splen- dor, such as befits the crowning of the conquering hero amid the plaudits of an idolatrous multitude. His dramatic entrance is heralded by a bend of trumpeters, who proudly sound the ex- ultant note of the hour. “In coming before you this morning 1 have a definite purpose and & happy task to perform. For you, Daughters of the American Revolution, I am but a trumpeter sounding the high, trium- phant note ere you enter upon the scene to_proclaim your great achieve- ments. For you is reserved the privi- lege of demonstrating the need and worth of those objectives for which this society stands accredited before the world. I can only touch the cloud tips, but from the potentlalities that have been revealed to me during these few years of leadership I do not need to be ‘endowed with the gift of prophecy to be able to forecast the developments of the future. “Today there is an existing belief that woman has at last come into her own. Whether this condition is due to her unrelenting effort of years to reach that strategic point or whether the gradual easement of economic condi- tions is responsible is an murestln? but irrelevant question in the face of the undeniable fact that woman has attained a definite place right in the foreground of world affairs. ‘Women Are Opportunists. “In a measure, women have elways been opportunists. Molly Stark is & glorious example, for she came ‘promptly into her own when she lgrln( unhesi- tatingly to the place of the cannoneer. The pages of history are enriched by the valorous deeds and the unselfish acts of the great women whom suc- ceeding centuries have produced. “The statement has frequently been made of late—and no doubt in all sin- cerity—that women’s organizations have become superfiuous; that because of the greatly expanded individual contacts the many groups now cumber the fleld of action. “Undoubtedly some clever woman leaders who are a decade ahead of their time do find the confines of the strictly feminine organization irksome, but to my mind the group has yet its greatest function to perform. Scattered through- out this country, and particularly in the smaller centers, are countless mil- lions of women who are finding them- selves and becoming articulate through the medium of their favorits local so- ciety. They constitute a tremendous power whose resources have scarcely been tapped. “Uponp:rg-nxntlon leaders, therefore, does an immense responsibility devolve. Through them must be transmitted the vital spark that galvanizes into action the latent energies of this vast host of heart-hungry women who have all too long been suppressed by their environ- ment. From the vitalization of this inertion there will result untold benefits, provided always there exists the proper co-ordination -between the groups and their leaders, The freshness and origi- _nality animating the newly acquired viewpoint will convert it into a valuable , ‘msset, for the clearing house of experi- ence. Wisdom, when guided by experi- ence, is the sustaining power of world, for it seizes the opportune—the golden moment—the vivid thought, and molds all according to its own pro- found plan. Dynamic Organization. “The Daughters of the American Revolution is a dynamic organization, solidified by highly patriotic motives and having as its objective the pro- tection of home, the defense of country and the enlightment of its people.* To properly present, to thoroughly safe- guard and to unitedly and wisely direct the great and varied activities is the in- escapable duty of the leaders, national, State and chapter. Leadership is not relative but absolute, and therein exist the same potency and the same respon- sibility, whether the group represents the minority or the majority as to numbers. i “Of the whole sum of human life, said Gladstone, ‘no small part is that which consists of a man's relations to his country and his feelings concerning t. “That truism applies with equal force to the organized body: therefore the &v:ouu duty of both leaders and mem- s in their relation to their soclety is first to know it thoroughly. To such I say: Study it in the intent of its : founders—its traditional methods and firmly established custom of initiating cies and the equally rigid mandates posed upon the national officers to obey the will of the majority as ex- ; pressed by the acts of Continental Con- * " “As the Federal Government has . found no more satisfactory system than ¥ majority rule in the conduct of the Nation's business, it is hardly possible : that any single organization could im- prove upon that super-eminent method. Congress Delegates Policies. “The fallacy as well as the impossi- bility, under this quite inflexible pro- cedure, of first submitting the policies ! of the society to the chapters for con- { sideration_before presentation to Con- tinental Congress need not be dwelt * upon now. ! “The fundamental or governing laws are augmented or amended only after submission to the individual chapters, i but the policies created within the scope of the law are brought to Con- + gress literally in the pockets of the jelegated body. Therein lles the great , triumphant note of democracy in the ornnrntlon of the Daughters of the 7 American Revolution. ° “If a. member in North Dakota or | Texas or China has a brilliant idea # ‘which might be developed into a con- i structive policy worthy of adoption by | ‘this soclety, hers is the privilege of pre- & .genting it for consideration. Should it 7 strike -a re: ive chord, be feasible “ and in conformity with the constitu- tion and by-laws, that remote idea stands a_chance of becoming a national . policy. Furthermore, the woman who conceives it ought to have the exclusive i control of her plan until its sul to the go 8he should not A:e mm'w awk about her ct to be commented , eritie ted by endless and pue; H e discussion before it has seen the cal light of day. “Policles that may ve to be un- ‘workable, or even highly unsatisfactory, trial liable to creep in 1y so as Oontinental Congress has power, * through abrogation, to at any time re- trieve its own errors. Best Way to Enforce. ®Gen. Grant once said, ‘The best way %o get rid of a bad law is to enforce i’ and a few months spent in mis- ) sougl ¢ taken or futile effort count for nothing 1 ‘when compared with a century of great "_achievement. en! " ¢'The wl t reverts back to ‘which are, hnie-rnmzn ciples, "'-A't&‘m of sceming trite and ye- A A ) e o S o A iterative, I again-say that most neces- sary is the study and careful analyza- tlon of resolutions adopted at Conti- nental Congress. No time should be lost in making the chapter members thoroughly cognizant of these important measures, Chapter regents and dele- tes are in honor bound to give faith- ul and detailed reports upon all such vital matters. They are of far more f | consequence—though I do not minimize these essentials, being a_woman—than descriptions of social affairs and the gowns of prominent women. If such information is given and the members attend the chapter meetings, or in other ways take the trouble to inform themselves, there need be no occasion for round robin letters devoted to use- less discussion and unwarranted criti- cism of perfectly obvious and well es- ::&ushed national policies and official es. “Furthermore, it is your business, not only as Daughters of the American Revolution, but as loyal American citi- zens as well, to be prepared to at all times intelligently state and loyally de- fend the position of your organization in its relation to national and interna- tional issues. ‘Not a Crisis in Sight. “There is not—and let this fact sink deep into your consciousness—there is not a crisis of any kind or condition threatening the Society of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution. “Grave issues are confronting our country, now as always since its foun- dation. Unequivocally committed to an ardent defense of home and country and loyalty to the institutions of Gov- ernment, naturally we are bound to be sympathetically and actively involved in such issues. Therefore, I say to you, Daughters, that if adherence to princi- pies and to policies ni which defense of our Nation is in any way concerned means a crisis, then, and then only, you stand facing it shoulder to shoulder with the Government of your own United States. “For that privilege you should never be ashamed or apologetic, but abso- lutely and eternally proud and thank- ful. The Daughters of the American Revolution have ever been deaf to the shameful call of retreat. In any fu- ture battles for the right, I do not be- lieve they will ever be found with bullet wounds in their backs. “No one will question the right of individuals or the public at large to criticize the activities of this soclety or to disagree with the policies. By the same token, there need be no limit placed upon the nature and the amount of defense voiced for it by both mem- bers and friends. Not that I would ad- vocate going out of your way to con- fute every Shimel who sits by the road- side and vents his curses upon the passerby, but I would urge definite refutation when truth and self-respect make imperative demands. Only too well do I know that such defense takes courage and the marshaling of invinci- ble facts, but in the battle for ideals one must stand or fall upon one’s shield of truth. “Furthermore, the important fact should always be borne in mind that this that it carries its own financial bur- dens in the furtherance of its work and that it asks no help from the pub- lic in general. Therefore, it would seem that as an independent institution it ht be pardoned if it did reserve the the | Tight to initiate its own policies and to enact them in such manner as it deem- ed fitting and proper. Stresses Immigration. “Mine is not the right to enjoin upon you any line of action for the future, but it is within my province to com- mend you for the ectiveness with which you have carfled on the work id willing hands have nd to urge you to keep ears to come. Whenever home and country are in jeopardy, in- stantly should you spring, as did brave ?dolly Stark, to the front line of de- ense. . “Our work in Americanism has been expanded to meet the needs of an ever- deepening and perplexing problem. ‘The allens who are admitted under our quota laws to this country automatically beeou me objects of concern and protec- on. “Thomas Jefferson once said: ‘We must Americanize the immigrant or the immigrant will foreignize us.’ “The aid that we, as an organization, can render our Government in Ameri- canizing the immigrant is valuable and far-reaching. From coast to coast we touch—through our chapters—ports of entry, industrial centers and farming communities. “The generous and free distribution of manuals for immigrants, of practical work for idle hands, the organization of day and evening schools and clubs, personal attendance at courts of nat- uralization—in fact, all avenues of aid and enlightenment should be continu- ally broadened with the passing time. Favors Americanization Schools. “We have on our list of educational institutions four Americanization trade and art schools. They are entitled to our financial support so long as they continue to teach sound American doc- trines. What these schools can do in the way of helping to satisfactorily es- tablish the alien homeseekers in the mlnud States is of immeasurable value. “In return for benefits received, this country is quite privileged to demand that the immigrants whom it has wel- comed should become a part of its citi- zenry with fealty to no other govern- ment and loyalty to no other flag save the Stars and Stripes. “Men and women with revolutionary and ultra-liberal social theories have no place in America. When they are proven guilty of an attempt to dissemi- nate disruptive ideas and to dvrm-n- dize the unwary, they should be o marily dealt with and promptly de- ported. “Economy in government is most ad- mirable and, as an exemplification of national good housekeeping, is most salutary for oncoming young America. But even with the best of intentions, curtailment can be carried so far that it reaches a vital spot and paralyzes ibmission || ind ultimately anni- | action. Patriotic Americans should thoroughly inform themselves to what extent appropriations for this sort of fort of rounding up envoys of disrup- tion and anarchy and the ele- ment of Europe are futile unless there are sufficient funds available with which to enforce a speedy exit of these unwelcome guests. determine each foreign nation, and an intelligent and fine . Only by such procedure may we be as- sured that 100 years from now our ments of homogeneity, ht in the restrictions of immigration qu to do it with tion. “Devotion to the present is the est possible guarantee that the gz:‘}mfiphdows to at all times defen cles. “The th Coogress ] soclety is amply zelf-sustaining; | frie! ter thegropetde— wmmhmm A Continental- D. A. R. PROGRAM Tonight, 8:15 0'Clock. g From 7:45 to 8:15 the United States Marine Band Orchestra will play the following selections: ch, “Hall to the Spirit Liberty” Overture, “Merry Wives of Windsor” Excerpts from “The Three Musketeers’ Assembly call. Entrance of president general, escorted Cook, Invocation—Hight Rev. Philip neral N. 8. 8. lain . A lusie—"The Star by. the pages. D.D, Bufmp of Delaware; chap- . R. Spangled Banner,” Charlotte Ryan, Metropolitan Opera_Co. Greetings—His Excellency Senor Don Orestes Ferrara, Ambassador {rom Cuba. Music: (a) " (b) (c) “ Came With o “Floods of Bpring’ «.La Forge ....Rybner .Rachmaninoft Charlotte Ryan, Metsopolitan Opera Co.; Mrs. James Shera Mont- gomery, accompanist. ist. s Address—"“Citizenship,” Hon. James W. Good, the Secretary of War. Greetings—Maj. Gen. Joh (ome;y. M United Stal Benediction. Tomorrow, Assembly call. Entrance of the president general, escorted to order, the president general. rayer, the chaplain general. jpangled Banner,” the assemblage. Reading of the minutes, the recording secretary Report of the resolutions committee, Mrs. Henry Report of building and grounds commit! Congress called Scripture and Music—*“Star chairman. 5 5 n A. Lejeune, United States Marine Corps, president-elect Virginia Military Instii Music: ‘In Quelle Trine Morbide (from “Manon Lescaut™ . Charlotte Rymt Metropolitan Opera Co.; Mrs. James tute. H Puccinl Mont- ccompanist ddress—“Woman's Patriotic Privilege,” Hon. Ruth Bryan Owen, ;u Representative from Florida. AM. by the pages. eneral. {. Joy, chairman. tee, Mrs. Lowell F. Hobart, Report of Constitution Hall committee, Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, chairman. Report of nn:nu committee, Constitution Hall, Mrs. Russell Willlam . ‘man. Announcements. Recess for luncheon. Tomorrow, 12130 to 3 P.M. Reserved for meetings of State delegations and national committees. Tomorrow, 3 P.M. Pilgrim age to Mount Vernon by members of the congress for the Martha rpose of placing wreaths on the sarcophagi of George and ashington—Mrs. Eleanor Washington Howard, honorary . chairman; Mrs, Will C. Barnes, chairman; Mrs. Frank H. Towner, vice chairman; Mrs. G. B. Puller, vice chairman; Mrs. James Reese Schick, vice chair- man: Mrs. Richard Jackson Barker, Mrs. Bdward Jenner Barrett, Mrs. William B. Burney, Mrs. Frank Callan, Mrs. Sydney P. Cooper, Mrs, Dow, Mrs. George Edward Dake, Mrs. Reginald W. Geare, Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins, Mrs. Grant Everett Lilly, Mrs, William R. Painter, Mrs. Ellis . Pepper, . Harry Lee Rust, Miss Jessica Smith, Mrs, J. Morgan Smith, Miss Mary Boyce Temple, Mrs. John F. Weinmann. Automobiles ‘will leave from Memorial Continental Hall at 3 o'clock for Mount Vernon. Tomorrow, 9 P.M. Concert—The United States Army Band, Curtis D. Alway, captain, Infantry, commanding; Willlam J. Stannard, leader; Thomas F. d leader. March, “America First”.. "Pl'.tr;oue Selection” .... ‘The president general, vice sidents general and national officers, assisted by the State regents, wlgnrecelve in Memorial Continental Hall the members of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revo- lution. The president general and national board of management extend an invitation to the pages to attend a ball given in.their honor at the Willard Hotel on Tuesday night, April 16, from 9 to 12 o’clock. provision and urged that it be made & part of the 1924 immigration law. Therefore, when that provision was placed in jeopardy during the last ses- sion of Congress by the introduction of s resolution calling for the postpone- ment of its enactment, the Daughters in every State in the Union rallied to its defense. “The same active interest was dis- played in the much-discussed cruiser bill, which finally reached port after being buffeted about by the winds of opposition until its fate was regarded as dublous by even its most optimistic 'nds. “These two measures cannot be con- sidered as other than strong arms of national defense. It is, indeed, unfor- tunate that their espousal by individ- uals and organisations immediately places all such adherents under the classification of ‘militarists.’ “At that, the title is not so opprobri- ous, since the dictionary defines mili- tarism as “a spirit and temper that exalt the military virtues and ideals.” Is it altogether discreditable to exalt the virtues and sustain the ideals of those who voluntarily risked life and limb in the defense of this country? Back Kellogg Treaty. “The most honorable method of dis- charging our debts to those brave spirits is to insure the protection of the land which they deemed worthy of the supreme sacrifice. “In answer to the accusation that de- fensivists are controlled by the so- called ‘interests’ of the United States, it might be well to quote Abraham Lin- coln, who, when urged to correct a false report, said: “If T were to try to read, much less to answer, all the attacks made upon me, this shop might as well be closed for any other business. * ¢ * If the end brings me out all right, what is said against me won't amount to any- thing. If the end brings me out wrong, 10 angels swearing I was right would make no difference.’ “However, if, individually or collec- tively, there were such a thing as ‘inter- est’ control, it would much better come thm#n the expenditure of honest American dollars than from funds emanating from dublous foreign sources. “Conforming to the precedent, long established, of supporting all efforts of our Government directed toward the greater good of the greatest number, the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion were among the first of the organi- zations to heartily and sincerely indorse Secretary Kellogeg's treaty-making ef- forts for the renunciation of war as an instrument of national policy. We hoped then, as we hope now, for its ultimate and world-wide effectiveness, and rejoice that our country has twice within recent {e-m led the way toward the goal of universal peace. Upholds Right of Defense. “We would promptly Chl‘ugnfi: any accusation of inconsistency in sup- port of pacific measures. War, blood- shed, havoc and the useless sacrifice of young life constitute conditions revolt- ing to the soul of woman. Better than any one else does she know the price. “At the same this soclety rigidly adheres to a_ position of caution and concern for all that this country holds dear; and while ardently yearning for peace, it is the belief t so long as other naf retain’ their sovereign rights of defense, America is justified in maintaining what George Wi - ton quaintly described as a “respectal defensive pos = ture. “Further, the suj of the defensive nf e of eri- can Revolution is becoming seriously immy in politics. It is a far cry of legislative measures, upon civic and tection -have been reduced. The ef-| .0 as a narcotic and an orange, and in ths. ! 1 d freedom and as members, true Daughters cannot shirk the responsibilities that the ex- igencies of the moment have thrust upon them. Every Daughter of the American Revolution who has sworn to uphold her constitution is thereby bound to do her utmost to help maintain the institutions of this Government and to be absolutely loyal citizen. If that beng_oh ics, then politics is her duty. e erection of monuments—to which some kindly souls have suggested we confine our efforts—is an excellent plece of work, but nowadays we must glu:e substantial milestones ale the ighway of or ‘be I to zfi?m hadow of memorial languish in T SiRting st for 500 ‘i, g still for years is one way of becoming an aristocrat,’ remarked W. L. George, the English novelist. Obvious- ly that is a theory quite contrary to accepted method of development in & po 1 and active organization of the type of the Daughters of the Amer- “‘ncon volution. i : “‘Concern yourselves, of , with the linger lnfluflwflhlch’:‘e 30 palpably menacing the inner life of your America and mine. More par- ticularly should safeguards be thrown about !thwth of today. “National defense does not connote Tt meats ‘conceried eEre 13 keep.siive effor ive the spiritual flame, without which_the idealism of any counts o Stingd. y country cannot Jong Backs Oath for Teachers. “Other things beside charit, in ::l {mne. n‘nd o‘:e does not have "o mbtl ‘h very far to encounter an alarm number of existing evils. Naturally, o% first thought is for the public schools. Assure yourselves that instructors in your communities are of the right caliber and are teaching sound Amer- icanism instead of g_pernicious doctrines into the minds of their pupils. ‘A Nationwide movement is on foot to_enact laws compelling professors in colloge and State universities and teach- ers in public schools to take the oath of allegiance. In some States, bills of this nature have already been passed by their Legislatures. The critics of this law maintain that it hampers per- sonal liberty and the right of free ex- pression. In what way is one restricted by promising to uphold the Constitu- tion of the United States? The Chief Executive of our land, the judges of the Supreme the members of Con- gress—in short, all who assume high offices of power and control, are re- quired to take the oath of allegiance. Then why not those in whose hands vtlrt;t?unlly rests the future of this coun- “We have an excellent public school system, supported by taxpayers of all classes, from the men who labor in mine or factory to the acknowledged captains of industry. The universities and colleges are maintained by Ameri- can citizens. Therefore, why should not the producers have something to say about the manner in which their money is to be spent? : it cases of un-Amierican tend- ve have been brought to ligh exposed. Exotic theories are - mulgated in the name of science. - dain for law and order and contempt for our accepted form of Government are subtly injected into the defended decrepit encies and of history. Such practices are by the advancement of theory that both sides of the question should be presented to permit the form- ing of unbiased opinions. This may be ‘hd'l!mlp!enr b{yor '.he" h fl:ld adult, who presumably can, it he will, revoke his errors when faced with the consequences of an unwise choice. Chances Too Great. “With the young, the chances are too great, for there a dangerous inequality exists. One does not place before & delicate. child a cup strong black coffee and a glass of milk; or a big mma.m«xwmmdy;n;.: name of insist that both must be tested in order that ‘the child be given the right of choice. Instead, one carefully supplies only what will make for the development and assure its nor- g mal growth. fiwm.- ly the very zfamuuor‘wlun with the icate and impressionable. fabric of the mind? “Are you sure that in the public fos- | 5chools of your community there is not defeat-the f religion, 3 Boy“md m onwvemm % Officers’ Corps Camps? | practical viewpoint, and the d flourishing group Pioneer's? And its object is to of the and of a well known as the it s0, are you aware dent inertl - “Por prelled to us here in Washington for help in combating such an organization. | He stated that, single handed and alone, | he had for two years fought its specious doctrines and the invasion of the red flag into his school, but felt the time had arrived when he must have the ald and support of patrotic citizens. It is needless to say that he received what he wanted from headquarters, and the Daughters in New York City and West- chester County have further assisted him by visiting the school and talking to the puplls upon patriotic subjects. Move to Defend R. 0. T. C. “A very definite drive is being launched against the establishment of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps in| the schools and colleges of this coun- | try, as well as the elimination of those | mready organized and successfully func- | tioning. Sad to relate, some of the leaders of the opposition are Amer- . {can citizens. | “The theory is advanced—and to many it carries an ap) of military training will tend to develop a war imstinct in the heart of youth. That seems about as fallaclous as the | idea that instruction in athletics will | breed a generation of prizefighters, | or that lessons in esthetic dancing | will convert dainty little girls into| cabaret performers. I “As against this imaginary result| should be balanced the definite and in- | estimable benefits to adolescent youth accruing from discipline, punctuality, | orderly ways and synchronous training | of mind and body. “The opponents of military training in the schools have appeared in strong g:omun; numbers at the various public | ings on the subject. I am hlpEY\ to say that in many instances, Daugh- ters of the American Revolution have arrayed themselves in support of this | training as an important branch of our Government’s plan for national defense. Duty te Uphold Stand. “Wherever our educational system is' under dispute by opposing forces as, for instance, in the case of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, it is the duty of all loyal Daughters to uphold our avowed stand upon such issues. You who venture forth in the role of de- fenders may be dubbed “reactionaries” and “pragmatists” and you may be obliged to openly differ with your best friends. But be conscious of your own | inherent rights as to free expression and have the courage to stand by your | m“l’"hb“omfi " “The active opposition of this organ- ization to atheism, which is being in- doctrinated into our institutions of | learning, and very generally into the group life of the young, is now so well known that comment seems hardly nec- essary. However, we must do more than spread resolutions upon our rec- ords, if we are to be an effective force in arresting the downward trend so apparent in the social and religlous life of this country. “'God breathed His life into the dull tented sod; con! § The sod looked up and said, ‘There is God." no L “One wonders by what right certain societies or cults elevate themselves to the post of advocates of a Godless uni- verse. To attempt to uproot tradition and to destroy existing social conditions is a serious matter. Only one utterly lacking in social responsibility and reck- less of consequences would dare make the attempt. Here again we find the small minority vociferous and working ove rtime while the great majority dozes in its comfortable armchair. Raps College Atheists. “Out of the halls of learning walks the youth of America, serene and un- dismayed, and with ample justification, for it both physical fitness and high mental development. But alas, too often the spiritual is dwarfed or is total- . Cold, hard scientific facts have captured the imagination and have displaced the old faiths, relegating them to the limbo of things archaic and outworn. “In estimating the strength of his or- ganization, the secretary of a certain well established atheistic society, known to ba committed to the absolute de- struction of all forms of religion, said boastfully not long ago: ““The beauty of it is that we have so many atheists in the college faculties in America, But of course they can’t say much about it or they would be thrown out, and then where would their living come from? But they encourage the students all they can. As the movement grows, the professors will become more nne:;l more open in their private be- 87 “And there you have it. The average ’ndvnhe holds the deep conviction that rom out of the crucibles of his college experience will emerge’ the solution of all vexatious problems. When he comes to real grips with life he finds, to his dismay, that he must have something more than brittle scientific theories or trespess upon individual opinion were it not that in this situation the individ- usl is the index to the cration— that generation now being tiie one upon which our eyes are focused. “ ‘Such as are the leading men of the state, such is the state,’ quoth Cicero, and it is upon the future of the whole great state that we must concentrate our efforts. the acute facing important. functions of your. work o n‘mfl your work for “Daughters of the American Revolu- tion, this is n:y last : to iou as president general. endeavor been made to address from a and if I have been too matter-of-fact, it is only because I feel that the realities are pressing close- 1y upon us and challenging a. . those : who #fave & vivid con- al—that this bit | Above, left to right: Doris Mae Rook, Mrs. Josiah A. Van Orsdel, national president of the Children of the Ameri- can Revolution, and Charles Hoard. Lower: Mrs. Margaret Barnett of Pitts- burgh, recording secretary general of the D. A. R. —Star Staff Photo. Personalities of The D. A. R. BY ALICE ROGERS HAGER. ~ A Marylander by birth, an Arizonan by adoption, Mrs. Hoval A. Smith, can- didate for the office of librarian general | on Mrs, Julius Y. Talmadge's ticket, has a record of over 20 years of service to the soclety. During that time she has | never missed a congress. She wears the Croix de Guerre of France for fine work in support of & hospital near Paris during the World | War, It is somewhat of a coincidence that she and Mrs. Russell William Magna, her opponent, both are writers. ‘Whichever is elected, she will find an authoritative tradition waiting for her. It will be remembered that Mrs. Larz Anderson, writer of many books and long a patron of the arts in Washing- ton, acted as librarian general for the three years just preceding the present administration. An_ added interest will go with the Dnugmers when they make their bow to the new First Lady on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Hoover is herself a Daughter, and the President is a Son of the American Revolution. Also Mrs. Theodore Hoover, sister-in-law of the Chief Executive, is State regent for California. Many eyes will watch pretty Florence Trumbull, who with Bina Day Deneen, again will act as Mrs. Brosseau's per- sonal page. Even though the Coolidges are, presidentially speaking, in the past tense, yet John Coolidge's romance with the daughter of Connecticut’s Governor keeps public interest centered on this New England miss. Among the waited-for moments at each congress, the appearance of the tiny representatives of the Children of the American Revolution, always is a high light. Dressed in silks and - edged panniers, they b each year the huge basket of flowers from their or- ganization to honor the president gen- cral of the mother soclety. Mrs. Josiah Van Orsdel, national president of the Children, since 1925, and under whose guidance 7,000 new members have been added, is a candi- date in the present congress for reg- istrar-general, on Mrs. Hobart's ticket. Mrs. Van Orsdel is a native of Ne- braska, but has long been a resident of the District and a member of the Dolly Madison Chapter. She has held many important committee positions. It is interesting that the opposing candidate, Mrs. Frederick W. Matteson, also is living in Washington and that the retiring registrar is one of the best known of the local Daughters, Mrs. Eli A. Helmick, wife of the former quar- termaster general of the Army. Mrs. Helmick has brought to her office a considerable ability and a keen sense of humor. She also has been actively as- soclated with the District League of American Penwormen. — sciousness of the real, it is, after all, but a step_over the borderland into the ideal. In order that we may realize our ideals, we must first have within us the capacity to idealize our reals. “In closing, I quote to you from the pen of an unknown author a clear-cut call to duty: “‘I am of the opinion that my life be- longs to the whole community, and as long as T live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. * The our too evi-/devoted Daughters of the Revolution and a3 lojal Americad citi- ITHOUSANDS ARE PRESENT FOR CONGRESS SESSION 38th Annual Convention Starts at Audi- torium, With 6,000 Delegates and Alternates Present. (Continued From Pirst Page.) my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag and to defend it against all -enemies.” Following these patriotic exercises, greetings to the congress were expected by Mrs. Brosseau, the president gen- eral; Mrs. Josiah A. Van Orsdel of Washington, national president of the Children of the American Revolution; Col. Willam B. Ladue, Engineer Com- missioner of the District; Col. Walter Scott, a member of the national so- clety’s advisory board; Ganson Depew, president of the Sons of the American Revolution, and Mrs. Boyce Ficklen, jr., of Indianapolis, national president of the American l.c&on Auxiliary. Mrs. Brosseau en delivered the president general’s address. “Men and women with revolutionary and ultra-liberal soclal theories have no place in America,” she asserted. “When they are proven guilty of an attempt to disseminate disruptive ideas and to g;opnglndwe the unwary, they should summarily dealt witn and promptly deported.” Favors Origins Clause. She made this statement in connec- tion with a discussion of the soclety’s| attitude toward immigration and reaf-| firmed the organization’s position favor- ing the national origins provision in| immigration act of 1924. | Pointing out that the thirty-seventh | Continental Congress indorsed the pro- vision, she recalled that “when that provision was placed in jeopardy dur- ing the last session of Congress by the introduction of a resolution calling for the postponement of its enactment. the Daughters in every State in the Union rallied to its defense.” In this connection, the position of the national soclety is not in accord with those of President Hoover, who is known not to favor the so-called na- tional origins provision. “The same active interest was dis- played in the much-di cruiser bill,” Mrs. Brosseau told the delegates. “These two measures cannot be con- | sidered as other than strong arms of na- tional defense,” she asserted. “It is in- deed fortunate that their espousal by individuals and organizations immedi- ately places all such adherents under the classification of ‘militarists.’ “Conforming to the precedent, long established, of supporting all efforts of our Government directed toward the greater good of the greatest number, the Daughters of the American Revolution were among the first organizations to heartily and sincerely indorse Secre- tary Kellogg's treaty making efforts for the renunciation of war as an instru- ment of national policy. Hope for World Effectiveness. “We hoped then, as we hope now, for its ultimate and world-wide effective- ness and rejoice that our country has twice within recent years led the way toward the goal of universal peace. “We would promptly challenge any accusation of inconsistency in this sup- port of ific measures,” she declared. “War, bloodshed, havoc and the useless sacrifice of zlvuu life constitute condi- tions revolting to the soul of woman. Better than any one else does she know the price. “Further, the support of the de- fensive measures alluded to does not signify that the Daughters of the American Revolution are becoming seri- ously immersed in politics. It is a far cry from the lué)pon of legislative measures having a direct bearing upon civic and national life to alignment with partisan politics. “For a patriotic organization, such & procedure would be unwise, unethical and in violation of the principles of neutrality of position as regards re- ligious and political faiths.” f Discussing at length the society’s in- terest in education, Mrs. Brosseau de- clared the society must do more than spread resolutions against atheism on lge records of the soclety. “Atheism, false idealism and dis- ruptive theories allure youth into alien paths,” she said. “Will you not put up your hands, women of America, and signal danger? Recognition of the acute peril facing our established order is one of the most important functions of your work for national defense. Two Candidates on Platform. Seated on the platform with Mrs. Brosseau were two prominent officers of the soclety who will be the center of | interest Thursday, when the 3,693 ac- | credited delegates vote for one of them to succeed the retiring president gen- eral. Mrs. Lowell Fletcher Hobart of Cincinnati, chairman of the buildings and grounds committee, and Mrs. Julius Young Talmadge of Athens, Ga., chair- man of the D. A. R. Magazine, are can- didates for the soclety’s highest office. Each was given an ovation on enter- ing the hall this momlni. Miss Florence Trumbull, daughter of the Governor of Connecticut and the flancee of John Coolidge, son of the former President, had a place on the platform with Miss Bina Day Deneen, daughter of Senator Deneen of Illinois. The two young women are personal pages to Mrs. Alfred Brosseau. A tribute to President and Mrs. Herbert Hoover was paid by Mrs. Frank A. Briggs, former secretary general, in presenting the report of the program committee, in the absence of the com- mittee chairman, Mrs. Rhette Goode, who is ill. Applause greeted Mrs. Briggs' state- ment that “President Hoover is not a stranger to the national society.” “The membership was in close touch with Mr. Hoover throughout his humanitarian service during and fol- lowing the World War,” she said, “and will be interested in greeting him as the President.” Recalling that Mrs. Hoover addressed the Continental Congress three years ago on her interest in the Girl Scouts, Mrs. Briggs spoke for the congress in saying that the delegates looked forward to greeting the charming “First Lady of the Land.” Reception to Be at Mansion. It was announced that the President and Mrs. Hoover will receive the dele- gates Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock in the Executive Mansion and not at the Executive Office as noted in the program. ‘The program was approved as pre- viously announced and the congress adopted a resolution offered from the floor ordering that flowers be sent to Mrs. Good, with an expression of sym- pathy in her filness. Mrs. Briggs told the delegates that Mrs. Good was as she announced the membership of her delegation and its voting strength. Delegates from France and China were present. Mrs. Henry B. Joy, chairman of the rules committee, announced that rules of preceding congresses would prevail and that no resolution may be considered later than Friday. Following her report the congress ad- journed for luncheon to meet again at 2 o'clock this afternoon, when detailed reports from national officers are to be received. Up to 9 o'clock today, 2,431 delegates and alternates had registered for the congress. Delegates numbered 1,340 and alternates 1,091. In addition hun- dreds of members and Washingtonians g‘mn“d the galleries of the Audito- um. Fifty-one State regents were in at- tendance, 696 chapter regents, 554 member _delegates, 11 honorary na- tional officers and 28 national officers. The attendance is swelling hourly. Ferrara to Extend Greetings. Addresses by the Secretary of War, James W. Good: Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, U. 8. Marine Corps, and Rep- resentative Ruth Bryan Owen of Flori- da will be delivered before the congress this evening. A concert by the U. 5. Marine Band orchestra, from 745 o'clock to 8:15 o'clock, will precede the -ogram. Greetings to the congress will be ex- tended by Senor Don Orestes Ferrara, the Cuban Ambassador, and Maj. Gen. Lejeunne, while Secretary of War Good will speak on “Citizenship.” “Woman's Patriotic Privilege” has been announced as the subject of Mrs. Owen's address The invocation will be pronounced by Right Rev. Philip Cook, D. D., Bishop of Delaware. A feature of the program will be the appearance of Charlotte Ryan of the Metropolitan Opera Co., who will sing “The Star Spangled Banner” and two groups of songs. D. A. R. Social Events Mrs. Lowell Hobart, candidate for office of president general, D. A. R., will be the guest of honor at a testimonial reception to be given this afternoon by the Henry C. Spengler Unit, American Legion Auxiliary, the Ohio State So- ‘clu;:ly alnu‘h the mm ht I:ennd FAm"' to be eid af e ambeau ents, 815 Connecticut avenue. ool ‘With Mrs. Hobart will be Mrs. Wil- liam Rock Painter, Mrs. Charles Hum- phries Bissell, Mrs. Margaret B. Bar~ nett, Mrs. Willlam A. Becker, Mrs. Har- riet Vaugh Rigdon, Mrs. Jacob Van Orsdel, Mrs. Flora Meyers Gillentine, Miss Anne Margaret Lang, Mrs. Russeil Willlam Magna and Mrs. Samuel Jack- son Kramer. Mrs. Boyce Hicklen, na- tional president of the American Legion Auxiliary, and Mrs. Alfred J. Brossean. president general of the D. A. R, will attend. Mrs. Amos A. Pries, president of the Legion Auxiliary Unit, will receive with Mrs. William Wolff Smith, Mrs. Charles C. Kearns of the Ohlo State Society, N . it Kenneth H. Nash Unit. North Carolina women attending the Continental Congress of the D. A. R. have been invited to attend a musicale, to be given by the North Carolina So- clety of Washington, Wednesday eve- ning, in the auditorium of the Nationai Press Club. Guests invited include Mrs. Edwin C. Gregory, daughter of Senator Overman, ‘who is national legislative superintend- ent, and Mrs. Charles Whi , State regent. The glee club of American University will offer selections. Several solos will be sung by Miss Bonnie Mae Ridgely of the August King-Smith studio. Miss Elizabeth Winston, concert pianist, who is a descendant of one of the Revolu- tionary officers of North Carolina, will play & number of classical selections. Pollowing the musicale there will be dancing. Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Mc- Nelll and Mr. and Mrs. J. L, Bost are in charge of the program. J. Gilmer Korner, former chairman of the United States Board of Tax Appeals. is presi- dent of the soclety, and Miss Jane Elizabeth Newton, secretary. Victory Chapter, D. A. R.. is giving a luncheon at the Huguenot, 1359 Connec- ticut avenue, We y_in honor of one of its members, Mrs. William Wal- ter Husband, national chairman of Am¢ , W) is a candidate for office in the national society. Among those planning to attend are Mrs. Jo- seph Stewart, regent; Mrs. David Cald- well, State regent, who is also a member of Victory Chapter; Mrs. Frank E. Webner, Mrs. Towson Price, Mrs. Earl B. Fuller, Mrs. Lucius J. Chapin. Mrs. Arthur S. Field, Mrs. Chester B. Watts, Mrs. William H. Harper. Miss Jane B. Bassett, Mrs. Thomas M. Roberts, Miss Kathrina C. Harvey, Mrs. William C. King, Mrs. F. T. Norcross, Mrs. Charles W. Floyd, Mrs. Ethel T. Fulton and Miss Mary Jean Simpson. Women's Club Elects. UPPER MARLBORO, Md., April 15 (Special) —Mrs. R. L. 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