The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09
FOR THE FRAY.
True democratic Patriots in Ses-
sion Last Night.
They Organize and Prepare For q
Vigorous Fight and Glori-
Gus Victory.

Quite large number of democrats met
last night in the district court room for
the purpose of organizing a democratic
club and to make preparations for a
vigorous campaign.
Mr.. Walter Tips called the meeting to
order, and on motion was elected tenn
porary chairman.
He returned thanks for the honor con-
ferred and said "the object of the meeting
is to organize democratic clubs ia the city,
and hope that we will elect not only the
national and state tickets but the full
county ticket this year. Travis county
being the seat of the state government
should elect full democratic delegation
to the next legislature, and, if the demo-
Gratis do their duty,she will. The election
of temporary secretary is in order"
On motion of Mr.. Frank Maddox, Mr. E.
j. W. Phillips was elected.
Mr.. Finley moved that the chair ap-
point committee, to consist of one dele
gate from Zach ward, on permanent Or
ganizatiOn.
Carried, and, on motion of
Col. j. W. Robertson, the
committee was instructed to report a
general outline of the work to be per-
formed. The following gentlemen were
appointed; H. G. Carter, Doctor Swear
ingen, Colonel Fred Carleton, Maj. j. E.
Kaufman, Col. r. W. Finley, Dennis
COrwiD, o. A. Caldwell, Col. j. w. Robert
son and Mr.. j. r. jackson.
The committee retired, and after being
out short time, reported back the fol-
lowing:
Homo able Walter Tips, Chairman, etc:
Sir-Your committee on permanent or,
ganization recommend the following plan
of organization:
First-We recommend that the name
of this club shall be the Central Demo
cratic club of the city of Austin.
Second-That the officers of this
club shall consist of a
president, two vice presidents, one
secretary and one treasurer and such
committees as the club may hereafter
provide for.
Third-That this club is organized to
| advance and promote the success of the
democratic party and to disseminate dem
ocratic principles. That all democrats in
the City of Austin and in Travis
county be invited to enroll themselves
as mbers EN- of this club.
Fourth-That all democrats present be
invited to enroll themselves as members
of this club.
Fifth-That the chairman of this meet
ing appoint committees in the several
wards to call upon the democrats residing
therein, and induce the m to join this club
Respectfully,
j. W. ROBERTSON, Chm Com.
On motion of Mr.. North the report was
adopted.
Colonel John W. Robertson was elected
president by reclamation. He took the
chair, aging that for the first time since
he had come to manhood and could vote
the democratic party was on its feet. II
is making vigorous, aggressive cam
paign, and it is going to win il. We want
every democrat to do his duty, and We
will win not only the national but the
local elections.
elected first vice-president, and Mr..
Charles K. Gibson, second vice-president
Mr.. j. W. Phillips was elected secretary,
Capt. A. 7. Patrick, assistant secretary
and p. NJ. Quincy. treasurer.
Mr.. Corwin moved that an executive
committee of five be appointed to dis
charge such duties as may be required.
1t was adopted, with an amendment
requiring the appointment of two gentle
men from each ward and voting place il
this precinct to canvass their respective
wards and neighborhoods to secure mem
bers and organize for work.
On motion the chair was authorized tc
appoint committee of five.
All the committees will be appointed to
day, and their names announced in THI
STATESMAN tomorrow morning.
On motion the club adjourned to meet
next Saturday night at o'clock.
d.,