The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-02
~ THE FIFTH.
Much Interest Taken and Good RepEIb-
He-an Speeches Made

Ee.1n ~f3es7cfsf II ade-
The FIFTH Ward Republican Club met in
Masonic hall last night and the already
large list 81 members was sEesled By tire
addition Of many new names. TIE prob
lem Of stirring Up THE sluggards 20 regis
ter Sss The chief topic Of discussion and
several plans with that end IN view were
suggested. The method Of obtaining cam
paign funds also received some attention.
and committee 70 canvass the precincts
was appointed
President A - Burns called tire meet
ing 70 order shortly after 5 O'Clock We
are like an army ALREADY equipped he
said. 6uf not used 20 the harness. not
ready 20 work. We have now nothing to
Do with the contest next fan. this is do
nestle affair / am sorry 10 see an appar-
snt apathy among the voters in not regis
tering. Voting - not a privilege, but a
daty. and man should - compelled 10
register and vote. The impression that q
man can vote or not. rs ne pIeases. - like
a witness thinking ne can suit his own
convenience in appearing in court; We
want 10 know that we will have an admin
isiration Of municipal affairs tina; will
condGce TO our safety and comfort and
that our money will be properly ex-
pended
on suggestion by II. X. Struve a mo-
ton was made that committee OF three
~ appointed D. the EHHir 10 canvass the
ward for campaign funds. An amendment
Vas offered that each member who has
signed the club roll be taxed pro rata.
Dexter Sapp protested strongly against
the amendment, on the ground that those
who have more Of the .'filthy Iuere' than
Others should pay according to their
means, and those Of limited capital should
not be made 10 feel that they must give
more than they can afford. Don't bar
f.fa any -sr.l De- 80
pay pro rata He was in favor OF the
motion unamended. The amendment was
Withdrawn amid applause. and the motion
carried, II. X. Strive. A Maitland and
A j. Thurland being appointed.
Wee President n. X Struve was called
upon for an address. and took much the
same line spoken on by the president. II
Iuily realize the Importance Of reglstra-
tion.' he said. and think il every mans
duty to call on his neighbor. who nav not
take an interest in politics. and endeavor
10 rouse him 10 register" He said he
found number OF citizens who were ig-
norant % the laws governing the primary
election. He was In favor OF having men
~ each precinct TO canvass for reglstra-
ton.
President Burns spoke OF the impor-
lance OF the primary election. Your pri-
mary vote Is the only one you cast in your
life" he said, that Is cast directly and in
dependentlS. After the primaries you vote
for delegate. As you don't seem disposed
10 DO much wind tanning tonight. I will
tell you how We used 10 do these things in
Brooklyn. y. Y" He then proceeded TO
describe the operations OF ward associa-
lions al primary elections the principal
point being that no man could vote al the
primaries whose name did not appear on
the ward club roll. He concluded by saving
that the precincts were looked to for the
principal work Of the campaign
Il feel that we are entering upon a ma
tional campaign now" said Dexter sapp.
when called upon 20 address the meeting.
and that in order 10 save our families.
ourselves and our country, We must get rid
Of Clevelandisn. We know the failure Of
the Democratic party. and we know what
the Populists are trying 10 do, and can't
Registration IS most important. and should
be urged on the people We are confronted
with a candidate for mayor this time whose
election would be z disgrace 10 the city.
and We must organize
A communication was read from the sec
Rotary OF the Third precinct. announcing
the election OF the following officers: Pres
idcnt. James Marshall secretary. H. W
Taylor: treasurer. II. X. Struve, and regis
trauon committee. James Marshall. Nor
ris Flanagan and III. ". Taylor Ii stated
that the registration IN that precinct has
been $50 OF 81 qualified voters Permanent
quarters Tor that precinct have been Sc
cured ~ zee First avenue
Secretary Osborne was Instructed 20 sug-
Rest 60 the central committee that a fam
synopsis Of the new election law he pub
nshed in two daily papers. The club ad-
tourned until next saturday.