The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-23

A convention, splcndIdiy representative
OF organized Republioanism in the state
OF Washington, assembled In Seattle yes
terday. The State League Of Republican
Clubs was effected and plans formed to
give active and well-directed support 10
the efforts OF the Republican state central
committee in the coming campaign
II was a notable gathering in several re-
spects The enthusiasm OF the delegates
over the prospect for Republican sue
GERS seemed to know no bounds. and when
the business for which the convention
was called had been promptly transacted
a general iolIihcation ensued Witty
speeches were made and laughable
stories told, yet everything said and ev-
erything done was along the line OF fixed
purpose that marks the way TO Repub-
lean victory.
The most striking feature OF the coca
sion. aside from the general enthusiasm.
was the prominent participation or three
men, formerly well known az members
OF the Democratic party. Judge l.. G.
whitney and James McGrey, OF Snoho-
nish county. and Richard Gowan. of Sc
attic. told OF almost lifelong Affiliations
with the Democratic party which within
the last four years have been severed, and
OF present and future efforts In behalf
OF the party OF Mckinley and Roosevelt.
The convention was particularly demon
and left no doubt In their minds of the
sincerity OF their welcome within the
Republican ranks.
Owing to the shortness OF time allowed
BY the call for the convention n number
OF clubs In various parts OF the state sent
no delegates. The representation from
clubs In Western Washington, however
was heavy. and with the large delegations
from King county clubs, filled the hall
The honors Of the day were thrust upon
Sam H. Nichols, OF Everett. As vica
president for Washington of the National
League OF Republican Clubs. he called
the convention TO order. He was at once
elected temporary chairman; then per-
manent chairman. and finally chosen as
president of the state league. Mr.. Mich
oils made some protest against such pro-
fusion OF dignities. but In the face OF
unanimous sentiment like Gov. Roose-
welt, he gracefully acquiesced.
Purpose Of the Convention.
The convention was called 20 order IN
the hall In the New York block by Vice
President NicholE at 400 o'clock in the
afternoon. In a brief speech Mr. Mich
oils set forth tho purpose for which the
convention was ordered. which was IN
brief. to perfect the organization of
state league; 10 elect as officers OF the
state league president, vice president.
secretary and treasurer an executive
committee, consisting OF one member
from each county In the state; a mem
Der OF the executive committee OF tho
national league and "a delegation from the
state to the national league convention,
TO he held In 81, Paul. July II, 1900
I'VE have never had u state League Of
Republican Clubs" said Mr.. Nichols,
although club organizations have been
formed and maintained IN nearly every
county In the state. Mark r Mendenhali,
OF spokane. state organizer. informs me
that twenty-five new clubs have recently
been formed In counties on the east side
We have three In Snohomisn county;
there arc two or tHtfe In seattle. I be-
Msfe. and there are clubs ta Aberdeen
IAeoml. Chthails. C0smopohs aud atatr
places that dc nat now rs.aL II is
The purpose ~ he state league 10 ccuc..n-
trate the strengtn OF these local organ.
isations 90 'Nat elective aid NAV BE given
the state central committee
1T Is especially nttinK at this time.
lust after the nominations have been
made ~ the national convention. for as
70 otEhulze our strength. gather In all
meabers % the party IN the state and helm
N every way u roll W an immense ma
totity tor our ticket"
Al tho conclusion % Mr. Nichols re-
marks Ao was made temporary chairman
es The convention by acclamation Wal
yer Miller, Of Seattle. was unanimously
Fnittec on credentials was named con-
slsting 90 r G. Calhoun and ] \ Wake
bssd 90 King county, and X Lewis.
NJ contests the reading Of The committee
tTf0r; Was dispensed with and an dele.
gates seated The temporary urxanira-
uon was then made permanent
Nichols Elected PRECEDENT
Taxing ug he order Of business uomlna-
tans Tor president ~ the state league
we're Declared FIRST in order sam II Mich
CTS. W Everett was named amid ap-
pause AZ soon as he could make hign.
te9 heard MIR Nichols expressed his
appreciation az tire Intended honor. but
said b thousht his duties as state vice
president Of the national league might
sasHiet with those - .he state yresi-
dsney II Schlvcly, % Seattle. solved
ihe situation BY putting the motion on
Mr Nichols candidacy with the result
that he objection was cvSgrulsl ana ha
was elected president ~ Aocla nation in
IsSeonse 30 calls ~ Npecch." President
Aleholls made another bYtet address. ac-
eeFting the office and plcdgins his heat
s1eFts Tor the success % the league
and tbs PARTY
The other offcers % the league were
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