The Washington times., 1894-06-04
THE CAMPAIGN IS COMING
Large Meeting on Saturday Night, and
Important Resolutions Passed.
CONGRESSMEN TAKEN TO TASK
Members Who Fave Used Their Influence in
Having Republicans Reinstated Will Hear
from Their Action When They Appear Be-
fore Their Constituents for Reelection.

A large and enthusiastic meeting OF the
Interstate Democratic Association OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia was held at its general
headquarters.No. 631 Louisiana avenue, ,Satur-
day night, the president. r. F. Gray, Of
Louisiana, occupying the chair. Various re-
ports were received from important COM
mittees, notably the press committee. the
committee. and the committe on entertain
ment.
The committee on admission recommended
the election Of twenty-three new members.
all OF whom are filling responsible positions
in tho various government departments in
Washington. Notice Of an amendment to the
constitution was given. viz:
"No oificer OF this association shall be eligible
to election for more than one term, nor shall lie
hold more than one Office at the same time dur
ing the term, nor shall any member of tho asso-
citation be eligible to serve on more than two
committees at any one time"
board of trustees, who shall have CON-
plete control of the property OF the associa-
tion and the renting OF the headquarters to
state Democratic clubs, was elected as fol-
lows: Norman J. Elliott, of the District Of
Columbia; ]. W. Graham, of Virginia. and p.
W. Smith. of Rhode Island
The press committee was ordered TO meet
with the executive committee at its regular
meeting on Wednesday next. the following
resolutions were unanimously aGopte,i and
ordered to be published:
Whereas, II has been reported that tho inter-
state Democi attic Association has been organized
for the purpose Of rendering aid and ass.staacc
TO individuals for personal ends; that said ;lsso
tot FI...
therefore, De it
Resolved, That said statements are wholly
and totally untrue, malicious in character and
slanderouS in design
Resolved, Thai the sole object and purpose of
the Interstate Democratic Association IS to Is-
sist the Democratic Congressional Camrai,n
Committee, strengthen the Democratic parry
and to aid in the dissemination 0f Democratic
principles
Resolved, That TIC inteTBtate Democratic As
socation extends an invitation - all Democrats
i'll the District of CGlum nia, holding it!zrEship
elsewhere 10 become active ms,ioesS Of this as
sociaticn, and Join with US for the accom- p.isA-
ment OF the ends stated.
A call for volunteers 70 meet at the head
quarters nightly for the purpose Of conduct
ing correspondence, dispensing campaign lit
eratur- and reception OF guests, Was reality
responded to. and helceiorward full 'o-p5
OF earnest workers wall be found on hand uiI-
til lac hour in the evening.
The following resolutions were discussed
dIu iitiVitSu.
Whereas 1t has come 10 the knowledge Of this
association that .arh odcHis VI the Democratic
party are lending their infLeu.v for and 20 the
purpose OF retaining relrAtaHug. and securing
ofice Tor Republicans ia the seyel 81 departments
OF the government: within The District of Coluri-
bia and elscghe Q: therefore, be u
Resolved, That this Association deplores such
action on the part of sucn Il eh oa.cals as being
unfair TO the worthy UeInOc ~ woo may asa 70
share in the labor 20 lie done and the meals TO
be distributed by the government 10 rerasnerate
for such labor
We further resolve, Tint We deem .s OR duty
TO give - tke several Democratic committees
throughout the several congressional districts
this information, tha, they may have knowledge
Of the same.
special committee was appointed 20 secure
speakers for the next meeting. on Saturday
evening. June 9.
The tickets for the excursion OF the associ-
alton on tie .5ih instant. 10 Marshall Hall. it
was reported, are being rapidly disposed Of.
and it Is confidently expected that this VIII
prove the greatest outing of the sumner.
Several enthusiastic speeches were then
made ~ members from Tarious sections o. tie
couBtry
Tho following resolution was adopted with
out opposition;
Resolved, That this association deprecates the
festure-cltorether tco Prominent in govern
ment e:pp!ogmcut-cf several megtuers OF the
same ian!ly IN the pr5iie service. ana requests
Congressional Investigation 10 terminate this
violation oil the civil s'r.iSr igT.
The reIor; was L gic tagi his association.
which WAS formed on the II 0! Na:ch !a-i.
with @ membership Of seventy. ROW hGs ci-
rolled 42G members. the ;,rc:., majority of
whom are bona iiie voters and - home to
vote IN the ssvera! States aad territories in
nil important elections. and are -iarloyed in
all the government Gela:tMrut+ ~ t;it city.
Many matters OF MINOR ~ ortagcr be;rg
disposed OF the mceti!.; WIS :. sn6.nsi. to-
-. .lsg-. ts-lr II
o'ciccs
TIE present. officers 0: ,hf association are
as follows: President. T. r Gtay, O. Lauisi-
ana; vice pr .s,ient. Dahae: =. i't,,iijse. of
MiSscuii; secretary. ". Il. Mcdaniel. of new
York: financial segretnry L. ". Eera@r;. OF
New Jersey: treasurer. II. y. j. Drake. of
New jersey: seryeun,-a,-urms. 4. E. Hard
WiCke OF Virginia.