The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-07
When Place of National Conven-
ti0n Will Be Decided.
QUAY WORKING FOR PlTTsBURo
Probably the Time Will Be June. as
Has Been Customary.
mckinley Boomers at the Capitalize
Question of the Basis of Representa-
ton To BE Referred to the Conven-
tion-Chairman Carter Holds once
TIL the Convention.

Washington City. Dec. s.-Actlve prepara-
tons for the assembling next Tuesday of
tle Republican national committee 10 Sc
I"ct the tine and place for the national
convention are being made The execC-
I've committee OF eleven members meets
honday night, and the fun committee VIII
TO called TO order oy Chairman Carter at
II O'Clock Tuesday In the Arlington hotel.
Large delegations are expected from Pitts
burg. San Francisco. Chicago and ST.
LOUIS While these are the main contest
ants, New York state will have a delega-
ton seeking the convention. with Sarato-
ga as the convention place. San Francisco
mas been exeFting much activity and in
nuence or late TO secure the convention.
The main points urged against going 10
the Coast are that the telegraphic service
would not be sufficient and the difference
or three hours in time would be detri-
mental 10 the afternoon press Of the East
during the day sessions. and the morn
ing press during the night sessions. Pitts
ourg.s advantages are being urged with
equal vigor. Senator Quay has influential
friends IN the committee and is urging the
choice OF Pittsburg
The most considerable delegation yet ar
rived Is that representing the interest of
Gov. Mckinley. William NJ Hahn. The
national committeeman from Ohio, and
Ohio, viii be here soon. Messrs. Joseph
T. Smith, Representative Thompson, of
ONO; Gen William Osborne. of Boston:
Hon Powell Clayton, of Arkansas and
other well-known men are here. The par
~ make no conceaiufent Of their purpose
10 look after the interests OF Gov. Nc
h:nley, as candidate for the presidency.
Mr.. Smith. one of the most active men OF
the delegation, said: we have no plan 10
submit, and are not faVoring one city as
against another. But the candidacy of
Gov. Mckinley is fully understood the
country over. and We are without any re-
quest from him 10 look after Ohos choice
The state is absolutely united, and all talk
OF division has passed away"
The national committee meetings will be
open when the claims of the various cities
are presented After that the committee
viii go into secret session.
The first business TO be passed on is the
resolution of Committeeman Payne, of
Wisconsin. for a change in the basis of
representation to the convention. the pro-
posed basis being proportioned 10 the Re
publican vote east for president in the last
presidential election. The resolution was
introduced by Mr.. Payne and seconded by
Mr.. Hahn. OF Ohio. 1t was discussed in
Louisville in May. 1873, and was then laid
on the table. 10 De taken mp at the meet
ing next Tuesday. There are three ways
Of dealing with IL: To adopt it,. vote il
down, or refer IL 10 the national conven-
ton. The last course is likely to be taken.
on the question of date there is a divis-
ion OF sentiment between June ana Sep
tember but the prevailing impression is
that there will be an adherence TO the Gus
tom Of June convention. Against this il
is being urged that there should be a
short ninety days" campaign, with the
least disturbance of business. This is met
by the statement that even with u June
convention the campaign does not begin
until september, and that il is needless TO
keep the country in suspense until autumn.
An erroneous impression prevails that
chairman of the national committee is TO
he chosen TO succeed Chairman Carter.
The latter's tenure lasts until the next na-
tional committee is chosen at the time Of
the national convention. Mr.. Carter il not
a national committeeman. bat was chosen
from outside its ranks for chairman. and
as such is an ex-ofiicio member.
ST Louis, Dec. 6.-The Business Mems
League up 10 yesterday had raised 5000
in cash or guaranteed pledges toward
fund for securing the Republican national
convention for 81. Louis. 4 special meet
ing Of the league was held this afternoon,
when IL was resolved 10 guarantee gcner-
ally under the seal Of the corporation such
further amount as might be necessary to
secure the convention and properly enter
tain the delegations. Plans We're submit
ted for the projected alterations in the
exposition building so as 10 furnish hall
with f5.0na seats. Headquarters and rooms
We're secured by wire At the Arlington
hotel Washington CITY. for "A special com
fnittee appointed with fun power 10 use
tho guarantee Of the Business Mems
League. which IS an Incorporated body
and thoroughly responsible. This commit
tee viii arrive I'm Washington City al noon
sunday.