Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-08-21

we'll pleased with the result, and each
carried with him determination born
OF the inspiration OF the occasion to
make it the model for action in the
county organizations of tho whole
State. The air is filled with omens of
victory. The patriotic heart of the
common people beats in perfect uni
son, and their acts will be in harmony
throughout the campaign.
Following is summary OF the pro-
ceedings of the conventions:
The Democratic State Convention
was called to order at the opera house
at 10 A. NJ. Wednesday, the 18th inst,
by J. X. Edmiston, Vice Chairman of
the State Committee.
Rev. Mr.. Olling invoked divine bless
ing, after which Mr.. Edmiston an
nounced that C. III. Warner. of Colfax,
had been selected for temporary chair
man. That gentleman in brief but
eloquent speech outlined the duty OF
promoting harmony and securing a
union OF the silver interests. II. w.
Simpson was elected temporary Secre-
tary.
W. II. White. of King, introduced a
resolution in declaration of this policy,
and committee consisting of w. H.
White, John Paul Judson and j. f.
Fenton was appointed on conference
with the other State silver conventions.
After the appointment of Randolph,
colored delegate from King, Ser
geant-at-Arms, and Committee on
Credentials, the Convention took re-
cess till p. NJ.
On reassembling, the Committee on
Credentials reported 49, delegates
present with no contests. Report
adopted.
The Committee on Permanent Or
ganizstion recommended Stephen Jud-
son, OF Pierce, for Permanent Chair
man, which report was likewise adopt
ed.
A dispatch was sent to National
Chairman Jones early in the day, ask
ing if the resignation of Hugh c. Wal
lace as National Committeeman for
Washington had been received at Ma
tional headquarters. His answer was
that that the resignation had not yet
reached headquarters. w. II. White,
of Seattle offered resolution declaring
vacant the position of National Com
mitteeman. Mr.. Wallace, who re-
signed August 9Th, was not without
supporters, however, and long de-
bate ensued on the resolution. His
supporters claimed that the State
Convention had no jurisdiction in the
matter, and that, since Mr.. Wallace
had already sent in his resignation,
the convention should let the National
Committee dispose of the matter.
Smith, of Port Townsend, offered q
substitute, as follows:
Resolued, That we proceed to select a
National Committeeman, in place of
Hugh &. Wallace, resigned, and that We
notify the Chairman of the National
Committee of our action, and request
the immediate appointment of the sue
cessor to Wallace selected by this con-
vention."
This substitute was adopted, and
w. H. White was selected as National
Committeeman for Washington, sub
ject to the approval of the National,
Committee. The convention selected
II. L. Jones, of Spokane, as Chairman
of the State Central Committee, and
then took recess until Pm
The Democrats met in the evening,
but owing to the fact that the Popu-
lists did not appoints conference COM
mittee until late at night. the conven-
ton adjourned until $50 Thursday
morning.
The following dispatch, signed by
the chairman of the three conventions
was sent to W.. Bryan.
"Three State Conventions. the DEM
ocratic, Populist and Free-silver Repub-
licans, meeting in State Convention in
Ellensburg, send congratulations, and
promise you the electoral vote of the
State"
The Silver Republicans met at IL
A. NJ. Wednesday, in the court house,
and were called to order by Attorney
General Jones. George w. Thomp-
son, OF Tacoma, was chosen temporary
chairman, and Luke ID. Woolford, of
Whitman, temporary secretary.
Committees on Rules, Credentials,
Order of Business and Resolutions
were then appointed, each county
present being represented.
The resolution from the Democratic
Convention asking that a Committee of
Conference be appointed, to meet with
the similar committee from the Peo-
pies and Democratic Conventions was
then read, and e. G. Austin, OF King,
r. b. Blake, OF Spokane and A. X.
Titlow, of Whitman, we're appointed.
An evening session was held, but no
business was transacted, and the con-
vention adjourned to 10 o'clock Thurs
day.
The Democratic and Silver Con-
ventions each appointed q committee
of seven lawyers to formulate an
opinion regarding the technical legal
points involved in placing a Union
silver ticket properly in the field.
The Peoples Convention was called
to order by Chairman Bulger, Wednes.
day, at 10 20 A. NJ, and c. E. Cline, of
Whatcom was elected temporary
chairman and +. nj. Holstead, of
Pierce, temporary secretary.
After receiving committee from
the Democratic Convention, bearing a
resolution for union OF forces in the
present campaign, the matter pre-
sented was laid on the table till
permanent organization, and the con.
vention took recess till 3 P. NJ. The
afternoon session, the Committee on
Credentials not being ready to report,
was devoted to oratOry to which Pat.
rick Henry Winston added the charm
of his eloquence.
Another session was held atSP. NJ.
at which the temporary organization
was made permanent, and a Com
mittee on Conference with the Demo.
cratic and Free Silver Republican
Conventions was appointed consisting
OF one from each county.