The morning times., 1896-07-12
JONES THE NEW CHAIRMAN
Democratic Committee Chose
Him by AcclamatiOn.
HAS UNLIMITED POWERS
Instructed to ASpoint a Campaign
Committee of Nine Mem bers-BOth
Bryan and Sewall Present at the
MeetinR-warni Thanks to Chair
man Harrity.

Chicago. July 11.-ID accordance with the
cail issued by Chairman Harrity of the ma
tiopal committee, tie members of tie new
and old organizations met at the Palmer
House this afternoon.
There were present all told about thirty
five gentlemen, and tesides members oi
the committee n number of newspaper men
were given seats. Mr.. Harrty said, AFTER
calling the members TO order, thattE c meet,
ing was held in accordance with the general
custom of bringing together the memters
ofthc old and new committees af .ertLe con-
veDtion had completed its work in order
TO become acquainted, and that authority
might be given to close up the business in
connection with the convention, which now
consisted largely, If not altogether, of tie
payment of expenses incurred on account
of its meeting.
Gen. Blair of Kansas, the Oldest MEN,
ber OF the committee in point OF service
except Mr.. Suloway OF New Hampshire
presented resolutions of thanks 10 Chair
man Harrity for the impartality. faiti.
fnlncss and sineleness of devotion with
which the chairman of the committee had
performed the duties of his position. AMI TO
Secretary Sheern for his successful Ia
bors. always SO cnurteously and kindly
given.
A PLEASANT DUTY.
He said that this was one of the most
pleasareable duties that had ever fallen
TO his lot. During he four years that they
had been associated with Mr. Harrity as
chairman, the members OF the committee
had come to know aud to love lin. Who
ever might hold the position would bring
10 it 10 greater ability, TO more sincerity
and earnestncss. and no man whoever lie
might be, whom the future might Call
TO fill his place, would be better repre-
sentative Of the principles of Democracy
than Mr.. Harrity.
While The members OF the committee
were under great Obligations to Chairman
Harrity for tie success of the campaign
which he had conducted, Gen. Blair said
Mr.. Sheerin had showered upon the
members favors which they could not.
number.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted
by 4 rising vote. Before the resolutions
were adopted Mr.. Charles S. Thomas of
Colorado and II. c. Clay OF Alabama, secs
Onded them, highly euluEiZing Messrs.
Harrity and SheeriD.
While the committee was in session, the
candidates, McssrS. Bryan and Sewall,
came into the room and We're heartily con-
graduated, but took no part in the pro-
oeediDgs.
Senator White suggested that the method |
followed four years ago be adopted on |
this occasion, and that the candidates be |
notified at a ratification meeting to be |
period OF time, within fortnight, or SO.
JONES THE CHAIRMAN.
Mr.. BRYAN WAS called upon for an ex-
preston If opinion and indorsed Senator
Whites proposition. He said he thought
It would be good thing for the party
if the candidates were to 60 into the East,
where. as he claimed, lie platform aE'.
the candidates had been generally mis-
SO that the candidates might
be presented to the people OF this section
that they might see for themselves what
manner of men they We're asked to vote
for and the principles for which they stood.
MIR. Scwaii. who hau been cut OF The room
returned while Mr.. Bryan
was speaking and briefly expressed his
approval of what the Presidential can
ldate had said.
The new natiunal committee reassembled
at $40 p. m. Mr.. Bryan was present by
invitation and remained throughout the
session which lasted until 1:30.
Senator Jones was elected chairman Of
the national Committee and given prac-
Iically unlimited powers. The motion for
his election was made by IL. ID. Clayton
Senator Tillinan moved that it lie by &C
clamation. There was no opposition.
The Chairman was authorized to ap-
secretary of the old committee and Mr..
Hugo Wallace of Washington ware acting
secretaries during the session.
Chairman Jones was auth orized to
appoint campaign committee of nine
1t was decided that the candidates for
President and Vice President be notified
Df their nomination IN Madison Square
iarden, New York city. The date was |
not fixed, but it will probably be about
July 81 or %.
There was considerable informal talk
about the conduct of the campaign, the
ocation uf national headquarters and other
matters. SevG-aI members expressed the
opinion that Chicago was the logical head
Iua rters from which the campaign should |
,e directed, but others favored New York
.ty.
II was said that Mr. Bryan is in favor
# the latter city. There was "A general
disposition to leave the determination OF all
hese matters 10 Senator Jones. and the
committee which he Will appoint.
II is expected that these matters will be
ettled a a meeting held in New York City
bout the time The candidates are notified.