Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-22
PLAN OF oRaASIzArIoN

" "Resolyed, That the Campaign Commit
tee Of the National Democratic Commit
tee shall consist Of nine members, who
shall he designated by the chairman OF
the National Committee, the said chair
man to be also one of the mem bers ~ the
said Campaign Committee. and that sara
Campaign Committee, when appointed,
shall select its own chairman from within
OF without the said Campaign Committee,
or from within or without the Demo
cratic National Committee.
" RfS0 Ued, That the ADVISORY Board OF
the Democratic National Committee,
which committee the chairman OF the
Democratic National Committee is hereby
authorized to appoint from within or
without the membership OF tine Demo-
caaticAational Committee, shall CONSIST
Of such number OF members as may be
deemed proper by the Executive Commit
tee.
" Resoired, That the conduct and direc-
ton of the campaign of 1892 shall be under
the charge of the chairman Of the Demo
cratic National Committee and OF the
Campaign Committee. subject to the ap-
proval OF the Executive Committee OF the
Democratic National Committee"
OTFICERs-ELEcL.
The nomination of w. +. Harrity, OF
Pennsylvania, a. chairman was made Dy
w. c. Whitney. who acted as proxy for q.
L. Holt. of Texas, and he was unanimously
elected chairman amid applause. ,. 4.
Shcerin was reelected secretary, and IL.
b. Roosevelt elected treasurer.
MR.. BmcE RETREs.
Immediately after the roll-csll Hon Cal
win s. Brice, chairman OF the former CON-
mittee. reiterated his former declaration
that he did not desire TO be considered
candidate for reelection. He made.
brief speech thanking the committee for
the past honor conferred on INN ana
pledging hls services as member always
at the command of the committe and
party.
of North Caroline: Mr.. Thomas. OF Colo
rado. and Mr.. Whitney. Of New York, all
made brief speeches in cOmmendatlOn OF
Mr.. Brice's services to the party. was
very anxious" said Mr.. Whitney, that
MIR Brice should remain at the head of
the National Committee and again take
the leadership in the campaign it he would
consent 10 do 50. But he declined. and 1t
was only on his positive declinatlOn
that / for ono consented 10 turn else
where for chairman. | knew of the
magnificent services that Mr.. Brlce had
rendered, and | earnestly, but vainly
urged him 10 allow his name 10 be again
presented. But, tor reasons satisfactory
10 himself, he has declined. and we must
accept his decision"
this juncture Mr.. Brice retired from
the chair. and Mr.. Sewall, OF Maine, as
sumcd the gayel.
THAMES TO Mr.. BRICE.
Mr.. Tarpey, Of California, then intro
duced q resolution extending the thanks
of the committee to Mr. Brlce for his
earnest and able services IN the past. 1t
was adopted by a rising vote, and on mo-
ton of Clark Howell. of Georgia, the veil
of secrecy was removed from this part of
the proceedings Air Brlce now resumed
the chair, and declared the election of
chairman of the National Committee 70 be
III order.
MIR. Whitney at once moved that Mr. w.
+. HarTity, of Pennsylvania, be selected
chairman. and there being no other noml-
nations Mr.. Harrity was selected by accla-
nation.
CHAIRMAN HARBITY's ACCEPTANCE.
On assuming the chair Mr. Harrity said
"Gentlemen of the COmmittee.-I am
extremely grateful for the distinguished
honor which YOU have, unwOrthIly. tear,
bestowed upon me. The only return can
make Of tins time is 10 promise TO use my
best efforts TO aid in achieving success for
our party, its principles, and It's candl-
dates. They deserve success. 1he people
expect them 10 win. and II Will be your
duty and mine to see, as lar as IN our
mower lies, thab the people are not dlsap-
pointed ia such expectation. ! confidently
believe they viii not be. / am deeply
sensible of the great responsibility
deyolying upon me as chairman OF the
Democratic National Committee and l am
not al all unmindful OF my own short
comlngs. For this reason | will need and
Will nor hesitate TO ask your AID and your
indulgence. / am sure that 1 snail ieel
Obliged 10 lean heavily upon the members
of tins committee during the conduct OF
the present campaign, and l am equally
confident that you, each and all OF you,
Will give me assistance and support"
The election of MessTs. Sheerln and
Roosevelt followed.
TREASURER ROOSEVELT.
Mr.. Roosevelt is a native and resident of
New York city. He IS member OF Tam
many Hall and was appointed by President
Cleveland Minister TO the Netherlands.
He IS q man OF wealth and spends part OF
his time al his summer residence at say
vile. l.. /. Last week Mr. Roosevelt re-
signed his position as president Of the
Holland Trust Company. He IS tayorably
mentioned Us O possible candidate for the
mayOralty.
WHITNEY CHAIRMAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
1t IS rumored that Mr.. Whitney will be
made chairman of the Advisory Committee
provided for IN the foregoing resolutions.
4 committee of two consisting OF Chalr-
man Harrity and Secretary Sheerln, was
selected TO procure headquarters in New
York for the National Democratic Commit
tee. Until the headquarters are selected
the Fifth-Avenue Hotel will be retained
hv Secretary Sheerln as the headquarters
of the committee.
The chairman was authorized to appoint
committee of five TO, consider restrlc-
lions of representation at the next na-
tional convention. The tendency seems
TO be TO restrict the attendance at ma
tional conventions to delegates and Others
directly concerned In the proceedings, as
proposed by General Collins, of Massa-
chusetts in the Chicago convention.
The contests as 10 the committeeman
from the Indian Territory aud the District
of Columbia were referred TO committee
consisting of Aiessrs. German. Pasco. and
Blair, OF Kansas, and 1t was ordered that
this committees decision should be final.
woBK FOR EACH MEMBER
A resolution was adopted instructing
each member of the committee on return
ing home to study closely the political
situation in his particular State and sub
init written report thereon 10 the seere-
tary of the committee at the earliest prac-
ticable date.
The committee then adjourned subject
to the call of the chairman.
Mr. Harrity announced that he would
appoint the various committees provided
for in the plan Of campaign as soon as
practicable. but that il would probably be
several days before all were announced.
THE MATTER OF wKslEES HEADQUARTERS.
Hon. Washington Heslng. OF Chicagoi
Speaker Crafts. or the illinois House Of
Representatives Mr.. w. q. Goudy, of
Chicago; Hon. Lambert Tree. ex-Minister
10 Russia. and others. who have been APP
pointed % endeavor to secure the estab-
hshment OF western headquarters OF the
National Committee At Chicago. decided
to-day that the Executive Committee,
when appointed. would be the proper
organization TO consider their report OF