New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-01
THE WESTERN ASSOCIATED PRESS.
REORGANIZATION DEcI DED UPON AT ITS ANNUAL
MEETING IN DETROIT

REORGANIZATION DECI DED UPON AT ITS ANNUAL
MEETING IN DETROIT.
Detroit, Mich. Nov. 3O-The regular annual meet
ing OF the Western Associated Press was held here
today, with the largest attendance had Great
interest centred In the meeting account Of the
agitation pervadng press circles throughout the coun-
try and the tendency toward new combinations. The
membership OF the Western Associated Press was
divided rs to the best policy 10 pursue, and on this
account the plan for REIMBURSEMENT proposed oy the
special committee TO formulate one, was sn'agonhed
BY some Of the members, who thought II wiser 10 al
her, to the policy that successful for many years
These were lead with ability by r. W. Patterson of
Chicago: d. VI. Houser Of 81. Louis, W. j. Murphy,
OF Minneapolis Mr.. Scrtpps, OF Detroit, and NJ H. dc
Young OF san Francisco. Very full discussion was
had extending three days here and In chicago,
and every interest involved had hearing. Good feel
Ing prevailed and the result the approval OF the
policy recommended by the special Committee on Re
organization In which there was practically unsnl-
nous 0cquicsccnce.
Victor F. LAWSON chairman OF the Executive Com
mlttee made full report OF the work Of the past
year. which WAS unanimously approved. The report
OF the General Manager showed the affairs OF the
association to be In prosperous condition and It's
business rapidly increasing. The old Board OF d.
rectos was reelected as follows AbertJ. Barr, Pitts
burg POST; W. A. Collier, OF "The Memphis Appeal
Avalanche: " ii. Do Young, Of "The san Francisco
Chronicle; Frederick DHscol OF 4" The st. Paul
Pioneer Press: Charles W. Knapp OF "Thc st. Louis
Republic; Victor +. Lawson OF "Dle Chicago News I"
und Eugene II. Pc1due, OF The Cleveland Leader"
In making his report the General Manager announced
his purpose to retire from active Journalism, as he
felt he had earned the right TO few Of leisure
subsequently, a committee appointed TO draw up
resolutions bearing upon Mr.. smiths retirement The
following report was made, unanimously adopted, and
directed 10 be spread upon the minutes. The com
mittee requested to have copy engrosed, signed
by the officers and sent to Mr.. smith:
The WStern Associated Press learns with regret that
william Henry Smith, It's general manager, Intends TO
withdraw from active newspaper He became
connected with this association in official capacity
November l. 1863. and has continued with IL TO the
present time During his twentytAree years OF service
tho annual business las developed from 1885, 900 to
1910 900. and from $500 Nnrdo daily 10 10000 and
40 900 words daily with only 10 per cent Increase
In members. over nine millions OF dollars
expended under his supervision. and every
nickel accounted tor.
rho association desires 20 express Mr.. Smith
apprec Of his eminent and his sterling
integrity, and extend him the cordial good will Of
all It's members. CHARLES p. TAFT
WASHINGTON HESING
EUGENE NJ. O'NEIL.
Committee
The president announced that the general manager
had consented give his help to the board until the
present complications settled, and the business
put upon "A satisfactory basis. which was received
with applause. The Board Of Directors organized By
the election OF the following officers: President VIII
president Charles 7. Taft, OF rhe Cincinnati Times
star" secretary. II. +. baker. Of "Thc Detroit Free
National Bank Of Illinois executive COMMUNICATIONS
+. Lawson, Frederick Dn-c"u ana {. ". Knapp
General managcr. william Henry smith =. oo..
The members returned TO Chicago 10 night 70 com
plcte the work OF reUr saniIatOn In that cty