The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-01
WESTERN 1SSOCI1TED PRESS.
General Manager William Henry Smith
Resigns-Onlcers Elected.

DETROIT. MICH, Nov. 5O.-The regu-
lar annual meeting Of the Western Asso-
ciated Press was held here to-day, with
the largest attendance ever held. Great
interest centered in the meeting on ac-
count Of the 3giiation pervadine press
circles throughout the country and the
tendency toward new combinations. The
membership of the Western Associated
Press was divided as 10 the best policy
to pursue, and on this account the plan
for q readjustment proposed by the spe-
cial committee appointed to formulate
one was antagonized by some OF the mem
bers, who thought il wiser to adhere 70
the policy that was successful for many
years. These were led with ability by
Mr.. +. w. Patters on OF Chicago Mr.. D.
H. IIouser Of st. Louis Mr.. w. j. Muir
ply of Minneapolis, Mr.. ScriEps of De-
troit and Mr.. III. NJ. DeYouDg of San
Francisco.
Very full discussion was had, extending
over three days here and in Chicago.
and every interest involved was accorded
a hearing. Good feeling prevailed, and the
result was the approval Of the policy re-
commended by the special committee on
reorganization. in which there was prac-
tically a unanimous acquiescence.
Mr.. Victor +. Lawson, chairman OF the
executive committee, made a full report
OF the work of last year. which was unan-
imously approved.
The report of the general manager
showed the affairs OF the association to
be in a prosperous condition and its busi-
nes rapidly increasing
The old board OF directors was re-
elected, as follows: Albert j. Barr of the
Pittsburg Post w. A. Collier of the Mem
plds Appeal II. NJ. DeYoung
Of the San Francisco Chronicle Frederick
Driscoll Of the ST. Louis Pioneer Press,
Charles w. Knapp of the st. Louis Re-
public, Victor f. Lawson of the Chicago
News, and Eugene ii. Perdue of the
Cleveland Leader.
In making his report, the general mana
ger announced his purpose TO retire from
active journalism, as he felt that he had
earned the right Of few years Of life
of leisure. Subsequently a committee
was appointed to draw up a resolution
bearing upon Mr.. Smiths retirancy. The
following report vas made, unanimously
adopted and directed to be spread upon
the minutes The committee was re-
quested to have copy engrOssed, sign
ed by the officers and sent to Mr.. Smith:
THE Western Associated Press learns
with regret that William Henry Smith,
its general manager intends TO withdraw
from active newspaper work. He be-
came connected with this Association in
an official capacity November l, 1863,
and has continued with It to its present
time. During this twenty-three years of
service the annual business has develop
ed from S1S5, 900 10 500 900, and from $500
words daily to 10000 and 5000 words
daily, with only or 10 per cent Increase
in cost 10 our members. over nine mill
lions of dollars have been expended
under his supervision, and every nickel
has been accounted for. The Assoca-
ton now desires 10 express to Mr.. Smith
its appreciation OF his eminent services
and his sterling integrity, and TO extend
to him the cordial good will OF all its
members.
"(signed) Charles p. Taft. Washing
ton Hesing, Eugene NJ. O'Neil, COM
mittee."
The president announced that the gen.
eral manager had consented TO give MS
help to the board until the present com
plications were settled and the business
put upon satisfactory basis, whlch was
received with applause. The board or d.
rectors organized by the election OF the
following officers: President, Hon. VIII
liam Penn Nixon, Of the Chicago Inter-
Ocean: Vice President, Charles p. Taft,
Of the Cincinnati Times-Star; Secretary,
II. f. Baker. of the Detroit Free Press;
Treasurer, Hon. George c. Schneider,
president OF the National Bank of Illi-
nois Executive committee: Victor +.
Lawson. Frederick Driscoll and Charles
w. Knapp General Manager, William
Henry Smith.
The members will return to Chicago
tonight 10 complete the work or reor-
ganization in that city.