The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-06
oERmAN-AMEHIcAN DEMO. CLUB
Its Objects Explained by the President of
the Organization.


Several weeks ago quite large number
Of members Of the German American
Association met IN Sanger Hall, and
decided ~ form what was to be known
as The German American Democratic
Club Working committees, CONSISTING
of three members in each ward. were
appolnted To bring about a thorough cf-
canization i'm their respectice territories
and an executive committee has held
number Of sessions, for the purpose or
LAYING plan for future action, and 10
look closely after the interests Of the
new political club
Since It's organization serious theories
as 20 the real object OF the clup nave
been advanced by outsiders, and the as
sertion has been made in certain quarters
that the organization had been started
for the purpose Of assisting certain
person or persons in their desire TO obtain
snug berths under the municipal govern
ment.
In order 10 get to the bottom Of the
matter If possible J started out yester-
day, and called on Mr.. William II. Ziin-
hermann. the president of the club.
found that gentleman at his hotel, and as
soon as l had explained the purpose OF
my visit. ne made the following clear and
frank statement:
"The resolution under which the club
| has been organized said Mr.. Zimmerman,
sets forth in its preamble. that the club
| Is formed for the benefit of the Demo
| cratic party in this city. and I'm the State.
! It's only aim is i'm the interest of good
| government. and IT is not to antagonze
any one man, or any set Of men.
"The idea that the club has been
| started to subserve the interest Of any
| individual or group Of men, is SIM
| ply prepOsterous. Ii will not render as
| sistance 10 any individual political can
dldates. II will very carefully consider the
| interests of the Democratic party. and
will only endorse the very best men for
| Office The members of the club are not
politicians. nor are they seeking Offices for
| themselves. They are thrifty business
| men. who can be found in this city i'm all
| stations of life.
THE proposition of starting a political
| club has met with general approval
among the German American element
and its membership is steadily increasing
As every one knows the German Ameri-
cans are always endeavoring 10 be good
! citizens of their adopted country: they
are peaceful and law-abiding and meet
| all their obligations as promptly as DOS
| s'hle. They can be found among the
| largest taxpayers I'm this city. but they
| have no representation on the delinauent
lists. They have no candidate OF their
own 20 put forth for any political Of
flee. but they do hope that the German
| American Democratic Club will be the
| means OF securing its members i'm the
| future some representation i'm the admin
| istration Of public affairs, which they
claim TO be entitled 10, and that the time
| has gone by when man was debarred
| from holding a public trust for the sim
| pie reason that he was a German, or
| Of German descent.
| 1T is a well known fact that the Ger
mans I'm this city have. with a few lsola-
ted exceptions, supported the Democratic
party. and voted for Democratic candi-
| dates. They have always been found
| ready TO give their time and money TO
the interests OF the party, and for that
reason they claim that they should have
| just recognition in the city and State
| government"