Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-27
THE DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN.
Organization Of the National COmmit-
tee.

The national democratic committee met last
evening at the Arlington Hotel and was
called TO order by Senator German, and
proceeded at once to the election OF a
permanent chairman. Mr.. Barbour, OF Virginia,
nominated VIM. II. Barnum, OF Connecticut, and
his motion was seconded by Mr.. Tarpey, OF Cali
fornia, and Others whereupon Mr.. Barnum was
elected by rising vote. g. p Sheerin, OF Indiana,
was elected secretary, and Z. b. Dickinson,
OF New York, assistant secretary. Charles
j. Canda, OF New York, was reelected treasurer.
On motion of Mr. German, the chair was author
lied to appoint an executive committee OF twenty
one members TO take general charge OF the affairs
OF the campaign, and also TO appoint committee
or seven, to be known as the ''campaign commit
tee, which committee Is empowered TO select such
persons, not members OF the Committee, as they
may deem necessary, to aid them in the campaign
work The chairman was made ex-ofI1cio cha1r-
man OF the committee OF twenty-one. commit
tee Of three, consisting OF MeSsrS Barnum, GEL
IlchS and Dawson was appointed to select commit.
Tee headquarters In New York city. On motion OF
MI Patterson, OF Col, the silver gavel presented TO
Tue national democratic convention by the Colo
rado delegation, and now in the custody OF the ma
tiohal committee, was presented to Gen. p. A. Col
Inns chairman or the convention. A committee,
consisting OF MeSsrS. German, Ransom, Barbour.
raSco, Faulkner and Dickson was appointed 10
represent the committee at the convention OF DEM
ocrat1c clubs in Baltimore, July 4. The chair was
authorized To appoint committee OF fifteen TO ac-
company the notincation committee to Columbus
10 notify Mr.. Thurman OF his nomination. The
committee adjourned subject 20 the call OF the
chair.
MEMBERS OF THE TWO COMMITTEES LUNCH AT SEC
RETARY wgITNEYs.
The members OF the national democratic COM
mlttee and the notification committee took lunch
Today at Secretary Whitney'S country place,
Grass!ands. Carriages were provided by the Sec.
IStily. ana The party lett the Arlington Hotel
ABOUT 12:3O O'clock The beauty OF the place and
the generous hospitality OF The owner were great
~ enjoyed by the visitors. This evening at q
O'CLOCK the committee on notification, together
WIN some Oh the members OF The national commit
zee, VIII leave Tor Columbus, Ohio, tue home OF
AIT. thurman, TO formally notify him OF his nOmi-
narlon for Nlce-President.
CHAIRMAN BARNUM'S INTENTIONS.
chairman Barnum, OF the national committee,
Will remain in this city for day or two. He
wishes TO consult with the President and other
prominent party leaders In regard to the appoint
lnent OF The executive cOmmltJe OF fifteen and the
campaign committee OF seven. He realizes the
Importance of these committees in the campaign,
ana as there is number or new members or the
national committee he VIII take time make the
selections. Mr.. Dickinson the assistant secretary
OF the committee, upon whom the detail OF the
work 0evOlveS, Will remain here until Tomorrow
when IT Is thought that Chairman Barnum Will be
ready 10 announce tn committees. Headquarters
VIII be at once secured in New York, and the
active work OF the campaign begun.