Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-03
CHAIRMAN JONES TALKS
he Will Not Thorize or Pose as a
Prophet.
Democrats VIII Protect Mr. Sewalrs
interests ut All Standardization
of Headquarters Not Settled.

Senator James X. Jones Of Arkansas,
chairman Of the democratic national COM
mittee. is In the city, and will remain here
for the remainder of this week. He will
attend the meeting Of the national COM
niittee to be held in New York city Au-
gust IL, at which time the selection of
he adquarters for the committee will be an
nounced. There is still doubt as to the To-
cation. 1t is understood that the western
me embers of the committee insist upon a
western city, but there is also strong SEN
| timent in favor of Washington.
In this connection Mr.. James L. Norris of
this city, formerly national committeeman
for the District CT Columbia. was in con-
sultstion this morning with Senator Jones.
Senator German and Senator Stewart. Mr..
James G. Berret Of this city was also pres
ent at the conference. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Norris made a strong plea for
Washington. There is talk of Mr.. Norris
for member of the executive committee. In
making up that body Chairman Jones is
not confined to the selection of members
OF the national committee.
Talk About the Campaign.
Senator Jones Is a very busy man these
days, and has lots of work on his hands.
Upon him devolves the greatest portion of
organizing the Bryan campaign, which at
n. .ultifarious and exacting duties have not
made any impression upon the disposition
of the Senator. however, and he is the same
frank, approachable man that he has al
ways been. In manner Senator Jones is
quick, and by some might be thought to be
abrupt. but that characteristic only arises
from his habit of making up his mind
quickly. and acting and speaking upon the
decision promptly. He never evades ques-
hyry Git hAr
fuses point blank to answer at ALL He
does not waste words. but gets right to the
point, says what be has in mind upon the
subject under discussion. and then passes
ID another. He impresses the visitor as a
man of marked executive ability.
What is the prospect of Mr.. Bryan re-
fuslng the populist nomination." asked a
Star reporter of Senator Jones this morn
fag.
Il don't know" he replied
What is your own feeling upon the mat
tar?"
Il have no feeling he answered quickly
Il have TOO many real situa lions to take
by the nape of the neck and look in the
face to permit me to theorize or pose as d
prophet"
What kind of a literary campaign will
YOUR committee undertaken asked The
Star man.
I'VE will do the best we can. We haven't
any money, however, and can't do a great
deal. This is a poor mans campaign; We
ways you know. This Is a campaign of
patriotism against pelf, and as such will
have to be conducted by the people without
much financial aid"
VIII Protect MIR. Sewall's Interests.
In conversation with those who call upon
him and who broach the subject Senator
Jones is vigorous in his assertions that the
interests Of Mr.. Sewall Will be protected by
the democrats at all hazards. No PROPOSE
ton looking to the withdrawal of the dem
ocratic nominee for Vice President will be
considered. He Is not averse, however, to
agreeing to plans for a division of the
electoral ticket between the democrats and
populsts, provided it does not carry with
it anything unfair to Mr.. Sewall.
Work at the democratic congressional
committee is proceeding in it's usual way,
and documents are being forwarded in con-
servative amounts. Mr.. Thomas b. kalbfus
Of Washington, chairman of the local dem
ocratic committee. has been added to the
executive force Of the committee and will
assist Mr.. Lawrence Gardner.