Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-14
DISTRICT DELEGATES
William Dickson Describes Their Course at
Chicago.
The Home Rule Plank I'm the Pint
form the Strongest Ever Adopted
by a National Convention.

Mr.. William Dickson, one Of the leaders
OF the local democracy, returned from Chi
ce go last night, with an interesting assort-
ment of stories anent the convention. In
conversation with a Star reporter, he re-
viewed the work Of the delegation from the
District.
THE District delegates acquitted them
selves creditably. and made an excellent
impression by their bearing and their unit
ed action ON all vital questions presented"
said Mr.. Dickson. IAN erroneous idea pre-
vailed. before they left Washington, that
dissatisfaction existed among them, and
that personal wrangling would weaken
their influence at Chicago. and affect their
standing. but. on the contrary, they acted
with good judgment and made many
friends among the leaders of the party
throughout the states
Mr.. Jordan, chairman of the delegation
is entitled to much praise and credit for his
allie and effective management and his
earnest interest In all affairs pertaining to
the Districts interests.
Strong Home Rule Plank.
THE territories and the District acted
together. and formed an organization to
secure the increased membership recon-
mended by the national committee and to
enforce the adoption Of a rock-ribbed and
copper-bottomed plank in the platform con-
corning home rule. l had the honor 10 be
especially invited to attend the meetings
or territorial representatives. and meeting
many acquaintance from the west who
served with me in former conventions /
felt highly complimented at being elected
on honorary member of the body, acting
with the members in their deliberations
and aiding them in all their efforts. The
nome rule plank is the strongest ever
adopted at any party convention held her,
tofore, and Is Of especial interest to our
citizens.
Furthermore" continued Mr.. Dickson
q committee was appointed from the ter
ritorial delegation to call on all Of the
presidential candidates at Chicago or their
representatives and ascertain how the dec
laration of home rule principle in the plat
form would be carried out by them in the
event of their nomination and election. and
from each and all Of the candidates OF
their representatives most positive pledge
OF strict adherence to this doctrine was OBJ
tanned.
Personal Work of Delegates.
''Mr. Holmead did good service on this
committee. and Mr.. Mattingly made a
very favorable impression on his colleagues
of the committee on resolutions. John
Boyle was a very busy man. He divided
his time between the steering committee,
OF which he is member. the credentials
committee and his newspaper work. He
was long on work and short on Sleep and
L.
kllleen met many friends from his old
home in Peoria, ILL.,, where he was elected
as councilman many years ago. end his
committee work will begin when he helps
to notify Mr.. Bryan of his nomination.
The National Committee.
"A great deal might be said about the
rivalry over the place on the national COM
mittee from the District" said Mr.. Dick
son after pause, but 1t Is quite unnec-
essary to revive old feuds or go into full
details as to how Mr.. Gardner was select
ed. The contest was really between Mr.
orally understood that the gentleman re-
ballot would be ultimately chosen, and it SO
resulted. Mr.. Norris received the COM
pltment of vote on each ballot. Mr.
Norris kindly provided admission tickets
to the convention to all Washingt onians
who attended"
Looks Like a Winner.
What do you think Of the ticket" ask
ed the reporter.
THE ticket will grow in strength, and
Lit looks to me like a winner" replied Mr.
Dickson. Il had the honor Of serving
on the national committee for eight years
with Arthur SewalI, and a finer specimen
Of manhood in every particular l never
met. Bryan is a plain man. one Of the
people, and WILL as time advances, prove
one of the most popular candidates for
high office ever presented to the American
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