The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-10-22
MAYOR TURNED DOWN
Drew Elected Chairman of the
Charter Committee.
ALL THE VACANCIES FILLED.


The charter revision committee az
finally constituted includes Thomas T.
Drew, chairman: Dr.. J. s. kloeber, DR.. J.
f. CEitcbson. members OF the house of
delegates; Aldermen J. Eugene Jordan,
IL. {. ingram, c. A. Cram, Mayor Rom
aid. Corporation Counsel Donworth. W. 7.
Scott, attorney. W. G. Armstrong, of the
Western Central Lsbor Union, and Joseph
Kerr. who has been engaged in the pile
driving business. Ex-Jndge Struve,
George III. Heilbron, Constantine l. Webb
and G. I. Conover declined in turn TO
serve. and the vacancies so left were filed
last night by the election of w. T. Scott,
OF Scott. Corson & Winstock. and of ].
Kerr, who divided the last vote with w.
X. Forrest. Mr.. Donworth announced
that he voted for Forrest because he con-
sidered 1t desirable. as all official members
were Democrats. 10 have al the citizens
Republicans. Mr.. Ronald voted tor Kerr
although he was q Democrat, because be
doubted If Forrest would serve. and be
was quite sure Kerr would. Mr.. Kerr
owes his nomination 10 Bardo Jellich, who
asked the committee TO elect him.
What are his special quail feations for
the office ?' asked Dr. kloeber.
What" exclaimed Jellich; Don't
you know KERR Why. he is the tallest
man in the city"
Scott and Kerr were fortunately within
reach when the vote was reached. and the
sergeant-at-arms, Officer Brooks. brought
them in. The election of chairman fol-
lowed, and by vote of 6 TO 2. the choice
fell on Thomas f. Drew, the other notni-
nee being Mayor Ronald.
The result of these proceedings last
night has left division in the ranks. The
original intention was, as there were six
Democratic councilmen and TWO Demo-
cratic officials on the COMMITTEES, to select
all the citizen members from the Republi-
can party. 1t was learned Yesterday after
noon that Mr.. Forrest might serve, and il
was understood that Mr.. Ronald would
vote for him. When the vote was
taken, however, Cram, Ingram.
Jordan and Drew voted for Kerr, and Dom
worth. kloeber ana Crichton voted for
Forrest. Ronald announced his vote for
Kerr and that decided the matter. 1t had
been about determined to elect Ronald
chairman. but it seemed as if Ronald's
vote cbagrined his supporters and they
turned him down" by voting for Drew.
1t was nice little play, and seems TO
leave Drew, Cram. Ingram, Armstrong.
Kerr and Jordan on top. The appoint
ment of committees will now be OF interest.
The rules. which were adopted, provide
for five committees of three membe each,
as follows:
Legislative department. to which will
ne allotted articles on general rights and
liabilities, boundaries, distribution of gov
eminent, legislative body, and salaries
and bonds
Public works. parks and harbors, TO
which will be referred public works. harbor
department. park department. streets and
highways on tidelands, and hours of
labor.
Police. fire and sanitation, to which
Will be referred matters relating to the
police, fire and health boards
Executive. financial, clerical and
library matters.
Law department and revision. TO which
will be referred the articles on the law de-
partment, elections, officers terms and
vacancies, and miscellaneous subjects"
The chair is to appoint the members to
committees by noon on Monday, and the
same evening the committees will meet in
the city halt To start their work. PROPOSE
tions are invited from the public, and the
work is expected TO be completed by the
end OF November. The committee adj
journed without transacting any further
business