The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-22

Northern Pacitc Railway Company TO the
erect that IS Washington Worlds fair
matters were involved in a muddle the
company would withdraw lis offer of free
iIeights until the work of the commission
should oe placed on Il business basis, un-
aer the direction of single head In an
s"ef 10 an objection that he was talking
TOO long, he declared that there was a
certain amount of talk" and the meeting
would have to hear it.
AT the close of his report another debate
ensued as TO his charges, during which Mr..
CaYanaugh insisted that Mr. Meeker he
compelled to furnish further proof of his
allegations. He declared with warmth
that mot single nickel had been misap-
propriated.,'
Meeker retorted that he could substanti-
ate every word that he had said on the
subject. Finally the financial portions of
the various reports were referred TO the in
vestlgation committee, consisting of
Messrs. Gray, McEwing and Kaufman, and
the commission took a recess until even.
ing.
The investigating committee brought in
report at 8 9o'clock. stating that the vari.
Gus reports should be examined. but no
new facts were presented, and no comment
made on the expenditures. Chairman
Gray stated, in answer to the inquiry, that
nothing irregular or crooked had been
found in the accounts. Mr. Meeker in
sisted that there should be further in
vestigation. Mr.. Graves moved that the
commission proceed to elect the officers.
Mr. Meeker asked for an opportunity to
besheard on question of privilege.
nali ia1 rl,a
from Mr. Meeker.
The latter said that there had been a
misunderstanding as to his statements.
Whl!e he openly charged that there had
been misapplication of funds he had not
SAID that there had been misappropria-
ton. Being asked to make a definite
charge he said that the executive COM
mittee had drawn $500 for the use of the
executive commissioner, but had only
given him $780, using the balance for
other purposes. He then charged the
committee with exercising powers that
properly belonged to the executive COM
missioner and usurping his office.
DR.. Blalock interrupted Mr.. Meeker,
saying that the whole trouble between the
latter was caused by the refusal of the
committee to pay bill presented to Mr..
Mr.. Meeker retorted that DR.. Blalock
had been given funds without vouchers
and that the doctor now had a balance in
his possession.
The doctor said he was using the money
in making u collection of Eastern Wash
ington grains.
Meeker kept the floor during the discus
sion. He now said that the work of the
commission must be placed on business
basis and under the direction of single
head. He had been handicapped by the
action of the committee in employing men
to do work which formed part of his duty.
He entered upon statement of what the
committee should do. when the chairman
called him to order After stating that he
desired an opportunity to talk further
later on, he sat down.
Mr.. Stevenson offered a resolution pro-
yiding for the reelection of the old officers
with the exception of Mr.. Meeker. The
latter demanded the yeas and hayes. On
q roll call all the members voted yea ex-
,ept Mr.. Meeker, who was excused upon
IS request, and DR.. Blalock took the
lair amidst applause. The reelected
president thanked the commission and
urged harmony He stated his desire to
promote the work for which the body was
appointed and invited all TO cooperate to
tnat end. He gave Mr.. Meeker a thrust
by stating his hostility to one-man power.
A committee of five on rules and regula-
tions, consisting of Messrs. Kaufman,
Stevenson, Calwell, Zent and Mrs. Hough-
ton was appointed. The commission then
adjourned until o'clock tomorrow morn
ing. An executive commissioner will be
elected in the morning. Kaufman, of Van
couver, who was a strong candidate, has
withdrawn, and it is believed tonight that
President Blalock will be elected to the
position, thus combining the offices of
president and executive commissioner.
Mr.. Meeker is practically out of the race.