The Washington times., 1894-08-19
IN A STATE OF MIND.
turbed by the Refusal of Some Mem
bers TO Pay Dues and Fees.

DeTS I'D ray bueS anu ESes.
The Interstate Democratic Association got
into state of mind, at its meeting last night,
over the delinquency of some of its members.
There was a large attendance of those upon
whom the burdens rest, and these were dis
posed to resent the activity of such as have
failed TO respond to the demands made upon
them.
member who had been delegated to col
lect dues and membership fees from the ''back
numbers" at the Government Printing Office
reported that he had been met with positive
refusals from many to further affiliate with
the association, some tasing their declination
upon the grounds that they belonged to State
associations and preferred TO contribute their
means to a treasury which was more directly
in touch with their personal Interests. A list
OF the recalcitrants was prepared and placed
in the possession of the executive committee.
to be dealt with according to the best judg-
ment of that body. The general sentiment of
those present was in favor of instant eXpul-
sion, one indignant official becoming SO en-
phatic as to utter swear word when discuss
ing the proposition. but the action taken was
finally deemed to be the conservative course.
A committee was ordered to be appointed,
OF which the president of the association
shall be the chairman, to confer with the
railroads about securing reduced rates for
those who want TO 20 TO their homes this fall
TO register and vote. The laws OF some of
the States require that voters shall register In
advance, and in Pennsylvania. as one men,
ber of the association remarked, Il man must
pay his poll tax, and if he cannot show his
receipt he is counted out. In other words,
mo poll tax. no vote The president stated
that the remaining members of the committee
would be announced at the next meeting.
The desire of several members seemed to
be to adjourn, and a motion to that effect was
made seven times, each time being withdrawn
by request for the introduction of matters of
Importance. Among other subjects that re-
quired consideration was the resignation Of
W. II. Beck. yice-president for the State of
Washington, who stated that on account of
pressing business he found il utterly beyond
his power to give proper attention to the in
cumbent duties. The resignation was read.
but no official action was taken.
The list of active members was increased
by the addition of those whom their sponsors
designated as true blue Democrats, and it
was confidently predicted that week or two
hence the hall would be inadequate to ac-
commodate the crowd OF enthusiastic work
ers that would be certain to attend. special
request was made that the members of the
executive committee should attend the next
convocation, as important business would be
presented.
The pressing needs of the national Con-
gressional committee for help were presented,
and volunteers to assist in the clerical work
were called for. 1t was stated that the labor
of the committee in forwarding documents to
voters wac beyond its capacity, and the ser
vices Of those able to write fair hand were
in constant demand.
1t was announced that all Democratic voters
who are not affiliated with State associations
would have to procure, through the Interstate
Association, certificates to procure reduced
railroad rates to their homes. The Texans
present held private conference at the close
of the regular session TO discuss matters in
connection with State affairs.