The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-30
SIS and ST FIRST Ayen1

than two years ago They had conf
piasned that the senator and representa-
,ivss from Jefferson and Clailan counties
al not reflect public sentiment when they
refused 20 work and vote for John l. VIII
son four years ago. and tAHy announced
that rssy proposed 20 have i.ie matter 50
well understood beforehand. in the pres
sentatIves from this county must under
Stand thar they were the rep-eSea tatiyes
Of strong Wilson constituency.
Wilson Men Force a Compromise.
years ago. ana was precip.ta;ed By VIII
sons friends III the matter OF tine orgaa.-
zauon Of the county COMMITTEES. They con-
sideret II necessary 10 have the Esachin-
cry Of the committee in TIE hands OF Wi
sons friends, but IL was organized with
out giving any attention 20 this point. and
TIE Wilson people prscipi.ated a fight
which had to be settled by a committee
from the state central committee, which
thoroughly investigated the matter in dis
puts. and decided In favor OF the origiua.
organization Of he county committee. The
Wilscn forces, however, refused to abide
by this decision, and kept up the contest
until IL threatened the success Of the Re-
publican county ticket. when a compro-
mise was effected which practically gave
the Wilson men control OF tho committee.
This compromise was brought about large
~ by the personal efforts and direction Of
Henry l.. Wilson brother OF the senator
ana left traces Of bitterness which have
not yet been eliminated.
From that time 20 the present. the Will
son and anti-Wiison forces have been eye
ing each ~iher In this county very closely,
and for some time past 1t has been appar-
ent that II would require only little bold
ness on the part Of thu anti-Wilson forces
TO bring about an open rupture and a con-
test Of strength st this falls primaries.
Fer long time 1t did not seem likely
that tho man would be- found TO head this
contest The Wilson forces were working
ass!duously. Wilson himself made fire.
quent trips to this place. and did not hes
itate 10 call the attention of the people 10
every effort he made in Washington to
secure favors for this section. He called
attention TO the appropriations for forti-
Bcatlon work. amounting to nearly 81, COO
900: the construction OF the marine hos
pit1l. the quarantine station. and numer-
Gus other favors. large aud small, which
he claimed TO be responsible for. He ap-
pointed Col Fred j.. Huestss. one of his
political and personal friends and a man OF
wealth aud standing, collector Of customs
for this district, and the collector, it ap-
pears, made no secret Of the fact tina. he
vas no office holder or offlce-seeker, but
that ha came here TO do what he could in
the interest Of John l.. Wilson's re-elec-
don 10 the United States senate And. be
Il said to the credit Of Col. Huestis, he has
faithfully carried out that programme 10
the best Of his ability. in the admnistra-
ton OF his office. Wisoa X, Gay. of Sc
attic, United States district attorney
by grace of Senator Wilson. himself a for
mer resilient If Clallam county has also
been here frequently. consulting with his
old political and personal friends In this
section 0: the state. In the interest Of the
senator's candidacy