The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-11

Where the Convention VIII Be Held.
resolution favoring June 16. This was
amended by committeeman I4annan. OF
Utah. In favor Of August IS. There was a
sharp debate. ard Mr.. De Young of Cali
forn-a, proposed a compromise between
June and August. w. July. The De
Youns and Lannan amendments were both
defeated. and then by practically
unanimous vote the date vas fixed al Juua
16. Then came the main contest between
the cities
There was much excitement as the bal
lots proceeded, the committeeman from
the interested sections hurryiug about and
seeking to effect combinations ~ the out4
set san Francisco secured one more than
the - claimed from the first. The an
nouncement Of her lead was greeted In
enthusiasm when it reached the corridors.
The strength Of ST. Louis was somewhat
greater than had been expected while
neither Pittshurg nor Chicago made tho
showing anticipated. ST. Louis gained
steadily on each ballot. San Francisco
sought to meet this by drawing the votes
Of Chicago. bat without avail The FIRST
serious break occurred when David Martin.
Of Pennsylvania ed the -P!ttsburg forces
toward 81. Louis on the fourth and last
formal ballot the San Francisco forces
broke for the first time Michigan. Wy
omnS and Connecticut going 10 81. Louis.
That settled it. and gave St Louis the con-
vention- The choice was made unanimous,
on motion OF Mr.. De Young. Of San Fran
cisco.
Shortly before 10 o'clock the politicians
gathered in the fag-draped banquet hail
Of the hotel and were seated in a semi-cir-
C,e, with the members Of the national COM
mttee in the center. There was notable
sprink,ing OF colOTed men. Mayor Swift
and his associates of the Chicago dalega-
Of the chairnan's desk. Sam Allerton. VINO
was TO present ChicaCo's claims. circulst-
81 with the committeeman. paving the
way 20 a more formal speech Senator
White and a number Of California men sat
alongside the Chicago people. The Pitts
burgers We're scattered throughout tho
hall, with half "A dozen centcrs Of opera
ton. New York's forces were somewhat
scattered. Tho ST. Louis men, who had
headquarters adjoining the hall. divided
their energies between the committee and
their rendezvous. Several 'a1ies. most Of
them wives Of committeeman were inside
the seats reserved for spectators. 4 few
members Of congress also were present.
At 10;30 Chairman Carter raped the
meeting 10 order. and jhe ron of com
mitteemen was called There was no re-
sponse for Alabama. California. Delaware.
District Of Columbia, Kentucky, Mlsss-
sippi. Missouri. New York North Dakota
committeeman or proxies for most OF these
states in the city. Alaska had a represen-
tative. Mr. Hahn, OF Ohio. read the tele-
gram Of congratulation sent 10 Gov. Brad
lay. of Kentucky. by the special commit
toe of which be was chairman ~ was as
follows; The Republican national com
mittee. now IN session. extend their cor
dial congratulations on this the day of
your Inauguration as governor. upon the
splendid Republican victory which has
been achieved in Kentucky undor vour
able and gallant leadership. As colleagues
and friends during many years we have
learned 70 appreciate and respect your
devotion 10 the Republican cause. which
Is ever the cause ~ the people. and if now
affords us special pleasure 20 note your
election 20 the executive chair Of your ma
tive state. We wish for your admiristra-
tion the great success which We believe
YOU are sure 20 achieve You have re-
deemed the home of Henry Clay. and Ken
tucky. urdcr your leadership viii he. as
IT was under the great commoner. for pro-
lection"
Chairman Carter asked the delegates 70
agree 10 2 half-aour ljmit for prcsentinc
the claims Of their Cities Cen Butter
feld far New York. responded "'ft VII
take hui very hrief time for %sW York
10 demonstrate her superiority TIE
rauraseUtatiteE ~ the other cities greed
ta the liIuit suggested. Powell clayton. n
Arkansas moved that the delegations 70
heard iu Alphabetical order hy states The
motion was carried.
Chairman Carter ir impressive tones af-
dressed the meeting in an unexpected ci-
racfion Ffe SAID Pc was NOT accustomed
10 notice the many "'siily. uufouHdrd AMI
malicious stories put af1at wit6 q pur-
pose 20 arouse ur-ludlres and excite tll-
feeling. bat a reflection BAD been made on
the members % th- national committee.
and they had hean placed before tae c0un-
try iu AN unenyiatl@ pos io1. Under
such circumstances. st5d Carter emphai-
fc7lir ''F desire 20 state in behalf ~ f4is
cornmsttea that A. TO tne under no cir
crfrnstarres directly or Indirectly. has any
person or persons urged thaf tse good
grarrs ~ this committee shoulf he lnfu-
enred hy any merceuary cons. terafi9ns
vhe-evsr" There vas q ripple - ap-
rlauzs AZ the anuouUce rreut- Garter pro-
ce-feH 70 state that geographical const9-
era -iors were largely influential tn The
fa@lrrs of fhe conruittee. ard aside from
tais tire onIy purpose of tae committee
was 20 consult the pgrposas and require
r-en-s of the great gathering and make
choice based wholly or fitness
Tho CAS-, for ~an Francisco
7-eo rlsnaries over. oratory began
C@r X p. Cht0uan. of California. w-as IT,
,~rs.,-.d bv A. H. 8e Young 90 present
- C.assau (ssfe-s claims Ine acton o.