The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-07-15

He VIII Not Say, However, whether He
Would Accept whitney's views in Re
gard to the Way the National COMMITTEES
Should BE Organized.
Whitney was asked this morning if he had
seen the alleged interview with Mr.. Cleve-
land, in which he is reported to have said
that it had become imperative that Mr..
Whitney should take the Craftsmanship Of
the National Committee
Mr.. Whitney said: eyes, l have seen
1t. l think Mr.. Cleveland has been mis-
understood. l have talked the matter
over with him and have expressed to him.
my views with regard to the way in which.
the committee ought to be organized in
the interests of the party | feel compli-
mented, of course, by the wish which has
been generally expressed that | should
take the Craftsmanship 1t is a most inn
portant Office and one that brings great re-
wards in the way of influence and valu-
able acquaintance to any one who holds it.
Mr. Tilden was Chairman of our State
Committee for a great many years. 1t
was the only Office he would take until he
became Governor. These positions are OF
great influence, and for men who are
fitted for them very desirable. l under
stand, of course, what the feeling comes
from with regard to myself 1t comes
from our Chicago campaign. But l know
myself to be entirely untitled for the place
and shall not take it. My decision is final.
In fact, have never entertained it for a
moment. 1t is not from any disposition
to shirk. expect to stand by the Chair.
man in every way possible
The truth is, the National Committee
has never been properly organized on ouI
side. The organization has never been
broad enough for the work. One man
has always undertaken too much. Sena-
tor German in 1884 and Senator Brice In
1888 did each the work of dozen men.
Senator Brices work was never half ap-
preciated, in my opinion. The criticism
would make is that it was individual.
AS the day OF election approaches the
work becomes overwhelming and neces.
sarily gets neglected. This year it ought
to be different am ready to take my
share, but unfortunately, have to work
in my own way in order to be of any
service. l know my limitations and
shortcomings better than anybody else,
and don't propose to have anything done
with my consent that consider to the
disadvantage of this campaign.
What sort of an organization would
| you makel"
Mind you, 1 am not anticipating the
action of the National Committee. l am
not on the committee. Still, if you want
my opinion I'll express it. A proper
Chairman is hard man to find. He
should be man with good head for
politics, a worker, and, most important OF
all, patient with details, approachable
accessible at all times and able to keep the
field in his mind This is a hard man tC
find, but there are two or three in the
Democratic party who have already shown
these qualities"
PHILADE1PHIA, July 15.--It is regarded
in political circles as certain that Secre
taTy of the Commonwealth William #
! HRrrity will be Chairman of the Demo
cratic National Committee. When ques
toned upon this subject to-day, Mr.. Har
| rity said;
/ ut would be premature for me to say
\ whether or not would accept OF decline
the Craftsmanship, The selection of 8
/ Chairman is matter for the Democratic
National Committee and that body will
not meet until Wednesday next II is fail
to state, however, that have been urged
to permit my name to be considered IL
connection with the Craftsmanship. AL
though | do not desire the position, thI
matter has been presented to me in suci
way that it may be difficult for me t
decline if the committee in its wisdom
should see fit to elect me-"