The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-07-22
HARRIq'Y LEADS THEM.
The Pennsylvania Chairman Of the
Democratic Committee.
THE LEADERS OF THE FAITHFUL
MET YESTERDAY.
They Chose Harrity by Acclamation After
Brice Declined to Chase Any More
Rainbows-Cleveland Is Not AS Tired
Now As He Will Be In November.


Brice Declined to Chase Amy More
Rainbows-CIeveland Is Not AS Tired
| Now As He Will Be In November.
| New YORK, July 21.v"Not bit IA
tigued," said Mr. Cleveland as he came
down the steps from VIM. G. Whitney's
mansion at Fifty-seventh street and Fifth
| avenue at 10 O. clock this morning, and
entered the carriage of the ex-secretary
| Mr.. Cleveland added that he could not
tell just how long he would remain in
| the city, but he may be here several days
From the Whitney mansion Mr.. Cleve-
| land was driven to the Fifth Avenue ho-
tel, where Parlor 3S, on the third floor of
the hotel, on the Twenty third street
corner, had been engaged for his accom-
mediation. Among the first callers was
Lieutenant Governor Sheehan. Follow
ing the Lieutenant Governor came seve-
raj members of the Democratic National
| Committee, among the number being
William F. Harrity of Pennsylvania, who
was almost certain to be chosen chairman
| VI UllO In dliOildl do llS uICCtlLS
today. Mr. Cleveland, Mr.. Whitney, Mr..
Sheehan and Mr.. Harrity were chatting
| together when Mr.. Brice came in. These
gentlemen were alone for some time.
Nearly all the members of this National
Committee, and a great many of the DEM
Gratis from other states who were at the
Manhattan Club reception last night, as
well as local celebrities, called and shook
Mr.. Cleveland's hand and chatted about
the campaign.
Upon calling the National Committee
to order, Calvin S. Brice, in a brief adj
dress, stated that under no circumstances
could he accept the craftsmanship. Per-
sonal matters required his attention.
| Hon. VIM. G. Whitney moved that VIM.
F. Harrity be elected chairman. The
election was unanimous Then followed
| the election of secretary. Simon P.
Sheerin, the present secretary, was re-
elected. Upon motion of Gen. Smalley,
seconded by Charles S. Thomas of Colo
RADIO, Robert B. Roosevelt's election as
treasurer of the committee was unani-
| nous.
Mr.. William f. Harrity was born in
Wilmington, Del, in October. 1850. At
ter preliminary training in the schools
Of that city he entered La Sale College.
Philadelphia, in 1867, being graduated in
1870 with the first honors Of his class.
He was tutor for one year in Latin and
and mathematics, and then received the
degree of master of arts in 1891.
He studied law With Lewis G. Cassidy
and Percie Archer, was admitted to the
bar in December, 1873, and in 1880 formed
a partnership with James Jay Gordon in
the city of Philadelphia. This partner
ship lasted four years. In 1882 Mr.. Har-
rity entered politics. His success as
chairman of the Democratic Executive
Committee of Philadelphia was remark
able. He was Immediately recognized
as great organizer. In 1884 he was
elected as a egate-at-large to the Ma
tional Democratic Convention, being then
member of the State Executive Com
mittee. After the election of President
Cleveland he was appointed postmaster
of Philadelphia and his administration
was an excellent one. In 1890 his able
campaign work insured the election of
Robert E. Pattison as governor of Penn
sylvania. In 1890 he was unanimously
elected chairman of the Democratic
| State Central Committee, but declined
the honor, and, upon the suggestion of
| the Governor and Congressman Kerr,
was elected State chairman.
Mr.. Harrity was nominated by Cover
nor Pattison and unanimously confirmed
| by the State Senate as Secretary of the
State of Pennsylvania on January 20,
| 1891. Prior to accepting this position he
never held public office except that of
| postmaster of Philadelphia. On Janua-
| ry 20, 1892 Mr.. Harrity was unanimous
| ly elected by the Democratic State Cen
| trail Committee as the Pennsylvania men,
Der of the Democratic National Commit
tee to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of the late William L.Scott, and on
April %, 1892, he was unanimously elect
ed by the Democratic State Convention
to the full term of membership of the
Democratic National Committee Mr..
Harrity is married and with his wife and
four children resides at No. 1928 Girard
avenue, Philadelphia.