Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-04
NORRIS MEN SEATED
Verdict cf Democratic Subcommittee
at Kansas City.
HOLMEAD FACTION WILL APPEAL
Some More Dramatic Scenes at
the Close of the Case.
PERSONALITIES THE RULE
Special From a STAFF Correspondent.

Special From staff Correspondent.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-. July by unani-
nous vote the subcommittee of the demo-
cratic national committee reported yes
terday afternoon in favor of the Norris
delegation from the District of Columbia.
The members of the Holmead faction
say they will carry the contest into
the committee on credentials. In the
meantime Mr.. Norris has received
tickets for his delegates, and they
took their seats when the convention as
sembied today. After The Stars report
closed yesterday afternoon the hearing of
the contested election case continued be-
fore the special subcommittee of the ma
tional committee For an hour or more the
subcommittee watched with some degree OF
impatieace the washing of District of CO.
lumbia dirty linen. More than once, as
the finer details of the lack of harmony
among the democrats were exploited, the
chairman of the subcommittee was con-
strained to remind one side or the other
that the subcommittee was not interested
in the particular subject under cons:dera-
ton Finally halt was called. The sub
committee refused to listen to any more
affidavitS or to hear any more of the sick
ening details of district democratic family
broils. and went into executive session
The result was decision in favor of the
delegates holding regular credentials.
Contestant. Had Cooled Down.
The afternoon session was not lively
as the mornings meeting, although there
were several skirmishes. When the sub
committee reaSsembled after the recess
Mr.. Slater resumed the floor to read aft
davits of alleged wrongdoing the part
of the Norris faction in the primary cleo
tons. He presented first an affidavit from
John B. Miller of the democratic central
committee. who swore he had been APP
preached by others with offers of money
and financial assistance to vote for Norris.
An affidavit from John c. Daley, lieutenant
of police, was read to the effect that the
Holmead faction had been denied judges of
election, and that there were repeating and
voting of minors and republicans. P. F.
O'Connor's affidavit testified to the alleged
grabbing of ballot box and it's conveyance
to secret voting place Garret A. Car
ter's affidavit was to the effect that the
people have been denied the privilege of
assisting in the organization of the prima-
ries. At this point the chairman of the sub
committee asked Mr. Slater If all the affi-
davits were similar, and If he had aft
davits covering the nine points alleged in
the indictment. Upon being answered in
the affirmative the chairman said the COM
mittee would take the remainder of the
then concluded his argument, in the course
of which he made the direct statement
that Mr.. Norris was opposed to Mr.. Bryan,
and that MIR. Norris had stated much in
interview.
The Lie Passed Again.
THAT is an absolute lie," said Mr.. Nor
ris: Il never said anything of the kind
Mr.. John A. Clark followed in behalf of
the Norris delegation. He produced counter
UT liy,.r CHI = hn ola TO
have been fair. and put in evidence a great
bundle of them. which were not read.
This is a personal fight against Mr.. Nor
ris," said Mr.. Clark.
Liar, liar" shouted one of the Hol-
mead men in the rear benches.
Norris has done more than any one
else said Mr.. Clark, Ito collect campaign
contributions
That's right" said the man on the rear
bench. that's his game
ANY more remarks from the BENCH
said Chairman Woodson, land out you 60"
There was silence for while in this cor
ner. Mr.. ]. Fred Kelly told Of the organ
iZation of the democratic party in the Dis
trict and read the instructions from the
national Committee under which the conven-
ton was held. He insisted that Mr.. Nor
ris elected fairly and honestly and
with regularity. Then Mr.. Norris took the
floor.
Il have been painted as black as the
hinges of hades.' he said, but these men
know that they are wrong in their course"
I'VE are right" shouted some one.
Continuing. Mr.. Norris said he had fol-
lowed the democratic banner since he was
twenty years of age. He had stood for
Bryan without faltering and still was for
him. He referred modestly to the services
he had rendered the party in one capacity
and another, and he denied he was af
filiated with trusts. He said 1t was true
that he held some positions of Importance
which he had won by his own efforts, but
he could not say as much for his opponents
He said that the source of this fight upon
him was in Mr.. Stilson Hutchins. proprie-
tor of a newspaper. who wanted to be
named committeeman. He had also OPP
posed Mr.. Hutchins In some business af-
fairs. Mr. Hutchins had attacked him in
his paper and was responsible for this
fight.
Another Dramatic Scene.
There was dramatic scene when Mr..
Norris said he had been induced to go into
| this race for craftsmanship by Mr.. Hol-
mead. and that he had found Mr.. Ho mead
| running against him.
II deny every word of it, said Mr. Hol-
| mead. springing to his feet. The two men
\ stood facing each other CARING angrily
| and speaking in loud voices both at the
same time. The chairman called them to
| order with the suggestion that the commit
| tee did not care to go into such matters.
| Mr.. Norris. referring to the affidavits
| made earlier in the day about his financial
| transactions with man. said he had loan
| ed this man in 1895 $3.50, the understanding
| being that the man was to contribute 5000
| to the Bryan fund and use 800 in the
| stock yards at Chicago. Subsequently he
| had loaned him 500 to pay off his hands
| None of this money, he said, had been re-
| turned. but 1t was not a consideration for
| the support of that person to Mr.. Norris
| political fortunes. 'If Bryan has a better
| friend on the national committee" said Mr.
! Norris. II would like to know it,
| We'll. if he has not" said Mr.. C. E
| Bride. then heaven help him."
| The argument was closed by Mr.. F. B
| Lord for Mr.. Norris The committee room
was crowded during the hearing and the
| speakers were frequently applauded by the
| audience. n. o. NJ.
DISTRICT DELEGATES ORGANIZE.
James l.. Norris Reelected Member
! of National Committee.
Special From STAFF Correspondent.