Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-26


MR.. CULVER CLAIMS PRECEDENCE FOR THE ASsoCI-
ATIoN-A COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO CONFER WITH
THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE-THE ANNIVERSARY OF
THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS
The Jackson Democratic Association, last night
considered the subject of the Inauguration and the
debate showed a wide diversity of opinion among
members as to who should have precedence In the
management OF the inaugural ceremonies.
Mr.. r. S. Davis offered resolution providing for
the appointment OF committee of five to confer
with the national committee on the subject of the
Inauguration.
THE CLAIMS OF THE JACKSON DEMOCRATS
Mr. Culver offered, as substitute, resolutions re-
citing that the Jackson Democratic Association as
the Oldest democratic organization in the District
of Columbia, should have precedence In point of
seniority In the steps to be taken in the coming
inaugural ceremonies; that q committee OF five be
committee, and that an invitation be given to the
Commissioners OF the District OF Columbia and to
each democratic club in the District to appoint a
committee OF three to act with the committee to be
appointed under the foregoing resolution and that
this committee, when SO organized, shall have
charge. under direction OF the national democratic
committee OF oil the local preparations OF the nau-
Mr. Jacob Larner moved to lay the subject on the
table, saying that there had already been too much
Mr. Culver insisted that the Jackson association,
being the Oldest organization, was entitled TO pre-
cedence.
Mr. Larner's motion was lost
Mr. Davis remarked that the clashing was by
other associations, adding, Young men for action,
"If all old men were like you," said Mr.. Larner,
"we would get poor counsel"
You are beneath my contempt" retorted Mr.
Mr. Cagett said that II the association had 900
TO spend 1t might talk. Being asked who was to
take take charge OF the matter, Mr. Clagett replied,
~The democrats of the city and not Commissioned
Edmonda" The Central committee he said, had
appointed committee to confer with the National
association. He characterized the action proposed
by Mr.. CulverS resolution as farcical
NOT THEIR DAY OUT
Mr. SardO said there was nothing for the associa-
on to do but to prepare to take their places in ine
and turn out strong. The line, he said, would be,
all white. He had nothing against the darkeys
but 1t wasihot their day out.
Mr R. w. Fenwick said that it was proper to ap-
point q committee to confer as to the fnaugura-
tiOn.
Mr. Norris, the president of the association, op-
posed the resolution, and said they were belitting
themselves, and that he would be satisfied with
any position in the line.
Mr. Culvers substitute was lost and Mr.. Davis
resolution was then adopted.
THE EIGHTH OF JANUARY.
Dr.. Chas. Allen, from the committee appointed
to arrange for the celebration OF the anniversary of
the battle OF New Orleans, on the 9Th OF January,
submitted report. which was adopted, recon-
mendlng a ain that mass meeting be held that day.
Sears, R. w FenslcE, R s. Davis. Chas Vedder, L.
Neumyer and ). w. johnson. This committee sub
seQuently organized with Dr. Allen chairman, Mr.
Sears treasurer and Mr.. Fenwick secretary; direct
ed that the Masonic temple be engaged, and ap-
pointed number OF ubcommitteeA
Mr. Il. c. Clsgett, speaking, to-day, OF the 10
marks he made at the meeting last evening" said:
ssMy idea was that the Commissioners should
have no particular contrCl, and anything said was
not directed towards any one OF the three, though
may have mentioned the name OF one, who has
been currently reported as having been active In
the matter"