The times., 1899-11-21

a committee Of nine members to make
nominations Of officers and prepare a suit
able constitution. This suggestion occa-
stoned severe opposition from Mr. Robin
son, who endeavored 10 reduce the COM
pleXiCn Of the committee 20 three member
An amendmont 10 this effect, submitted
by Mr. Robinson, was lost and after dis
cussion, the motion of Mr. Harlow for a
committee was carried. AT this point de-
cision was reached by ballot, despite op-
position by Mr. Robinson, 10 choose the
members of the committee individually and
by popular vote. Sixteen nominations were
presented to the meeting which resulted
in an increase Of the original committee
from nine 10 twelve members four of those
nominated Withdrawing their names from
consideration. The committee to draft a
constitution and nominate officers is com
posed OF the following: Messrs. A. NJ.
LothrOp, DR.. J. Taber Johnson, Gen. Samuel
S. Burdett, August Davis A. B. Graham.
George y. SaegmulIer. a. J. Wedderburu,
G. II. Rucker, G. p. Robinson NJ. B. Har-
low, A W. Armstrong and c. H Smith
To the above committee was entrusted
important matters relating to the organiza-
ton Of the association. Before discussion
become general, however, Chairman Glenn
ents directed the secretary 10 read the
prepared. il Is said by several gentlemen
for adoption at the meeting This docu-
ment contemplated strict rules for tho
governing of the society. II comprised the
form Of membership il the body, the num-
Der OF officers and their respective au-
thority was outlined general regulations
were included for the collection Of dues
fees, and fines. together with complete
suggestions as to the selection OF a board
Of governors, which, according TO the con-
stitution submitted. was to have abso-
lutte control of the management OF the
organization.
Chairman Clements announced the meet
ing open for remarks. and great variety
Of subjects were discussed Mr. r. A
Phillips, on taking the floor. vehemently
abused the Washington newspapers. He
stated that Ii delighted the press to pub
lish reports of crimes in Alexandria county
In fact" said Mr. Phillips. "one Of the
Washington papers printed falsehood
some time ago TO the effect that it was un-
safe TO pass through certain portions Of
Alexandria county"
Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow defended the press
IN a stirring speech. They could have
done no better possibly for Alexandria than
they did at the centennial celebration, -
said the speaker. 1T has been my eX-
perience, continued Mr. Harlow, and
! know many here will agree with me-
that all three Of the Washington papers
are willing to deal fairly with us. When
a crime is committed in Virginia, ii should
be published. as is done in the District Of
/ Columbia. but ! cannot voice the senti-
ments OF Mr. Phillips. and say that the
/ press OF the District delights in publishing
/ faisehoods about us"
Mr. 4. J. Wedderburn also made remarks
7 upholding the newspapers. For my part, y
he said Il wish 10 thank the press for
the able articles on the centennial at
Alexandria city several weeks ago Ii ap-
( pears 70 me somewhat irregular TO attack
/ the newspapers al a meeting OF this kind. >"
! he continued, and the time will come
when the association we are now organiz-
/ ing viii be ready 10 grasp the assistance
I OF our Washington newspaper friends"
During a discussion OF the alleged lobby