The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-31

of the late incumbent William Il. Har-
rity, and that Mr.. Harrity, not being
in accord with the principles of the
Democratic party James M. Guffey, OF
Pittsburg, who so loyalty supported
William j. Bryan be and is hereby Sc.
lected to fill the vacancy"
Magistrate Charles P. Donnelly, OF
Philadelphia, said the committee would
luton on the eve Of the great battle
for governor. 1t was the duty of the
organization, he said, to bring about
condition of affairs that means ag.
gressiveness and harmony in the party,
and the Democracy cannot go beforn
the populace with the expectation OF
winning victories with a divided party
organization. Mr.. Donnelly denied the
right of the state committee to create
vacancy in the national committee.
1t was question for the latter body
to decide.
Joseph Hawlcy, of Pittsburg, argued
in favor Of the resolution. Robert w.
Erwin, of Washington, declared that
Mr.. Harrity, having refused to per-
form his duties as member of the
Pennsylvania demands that it have a
representative there who will perform
his duties. He claimed that in 1876 the
state committee declared vacant the
seat Of James H. Barr of Plttsburg,
In the national committee and elected
the late William L. Scott his success
sor
Thomas c. Barber, of Union, argued
against the resolution. He said the
party is after votes in Pennsylvania,
and not after discord. Mr.. Keenan, re-
piled that Mr.. Harrity should have
resigned from the committee after the
national convention. when he decided
not to take part in its councils When
he refused to resign he should have
been forced out. Pennsylvania now
has no standing in the national coun-
ellis of the party, he declared, and will
not have so long as it is misrepre-
scented.
Chairman Garman followed with a
long argument in favor of the resolu-
ton. He accused Mr.. Harrity of hav-
ing declined to indicate his position
with respect to the Chicago platform
when he was asked to do so by the
state chairman. Harrity's course dur
ing the campaign, he said, had helped
defeat six Democratic congressman,
many members of the Legislature and
the local tickets in several counties.
Mr.. Guffey had sent his check for $3.50
to the state committee last fall to help
elect Bryan, but Harrity did not con-
tribute one cent.
Charles S. Duncan, of Adams, re-
buked Mr.. Garman for his attack upon
Harrity and the Democrats who re-
fused to support the Chicago ticket
and platform.
John Cavanaugh, of Chester said it
was the first time in his long experience
us a Democrat that he had ever known
the state chairman to divide the party
and denounce one of its honored men,
bers.
Matthew Dittman, of Philadelphia,
suggested that the question be referred
to William ]. Bryan.
Dewitt C. Dewitt, of Bradford, spoke
for the resolution, after which the vote
was taken, with the result as Indicated.
Chairman Garman was directed to
report the adoption of the resolution
to National Chairman Jones, after
which the committee adjourned,
The executive committee selected
Congressman Daniel Ermentrout, of
Reading. as temporary chairman. and
Robert w. Erwin, of Washington, per-
manent chairman of the convention;
Matt Savage of Clearfield, William
Murphy Of Philadelphia, John b. Lar
kin of Pittsburg and r. r. Van Horn
Of Wilkesbarre, secretaries.
The convention assembled at noon
today in the Academy of Music. Indi-
cations favor the nomination of Sam
uel w. Black, Of Pittsburg, for state
treasurer and Walter r. Ritter, of
Williamsport. for auditor general.