The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-30
RONALD FORCED TO
ACCEPT NOMINATION
FROM HIS ENEMIES,

OF the King county Democratic uelesa-
ton there was no more remarkable spec
| tacle in the whole convention than the
acceptance at the hands of the Turner
Rogers forces on the part of Mr.. Ronald
| on the third ballot. Mr. Ronald had
| failed to receive the necessary two-thirds
majority and had steadily dwindled in
strength until he commanded the support
of barely one-third of the delegates. a
caucus OF the King county delegation was
held in an ante-room of the Armory. The
caucus was called in the midst of the
third roll call, and after II was known
that Mr.. Ronalds strength on the last
ballot was pitiably weak.
To understand the condition that faced
the King county delegates IT must be re-
membered that the delegation had been
elected on the antt-Rogers issue and that
political honor against the governor.
Moreover the delegation was bound. ac-
cordng to the confessions of Mr.. Ronald
and the leaders of the delegation, to sup
than Rogers Ii was bound primarily to
a. v Fawcett. Of Pierce, for the reason,
as was admitted by Mr.. Ronald and by
his managers. that the Tacoma candidate
had contributed In q material way to the
victory won by Mr. Ronald over Mr.. Nc
Elroy In the King county Democratic con-
vention.
AS soon as it became apparent on the
third roll call on congressman that he
had lost steadily, Mr.. Ronald pushed his
way through the crowded convention floor
and told his friends on the King county
delegation that he wished TO withdraw
from the contest while he could do so
with honor. In a moment the word was
passed around among the King county
delegates. Ronald stood in front OF his
managers. Fred Rice Rowell and Jay C.
Allen, his face whitened with excitement
and the knowledge of impending defeat.
All business suspended.
Chairman Rowell. of the delegation
quickly decided that caucus should be
held He had no sooner advised the dele
gates of his intention of calling a caucus
then and there than Lieut.. Gov. Daniels.
of Clarke. came over to the King county
delegation and said that he wished to
withdraw in the interest of the King
county candidate for congress.
THE King county delegation asks leave
TO caucus before the roll call is finished"
velied Rowell. addressing the chair. In
stantly all eyes IN the convention were
Its members had risen to their feet, and
there was much hustle and excitement in
which the business of the convention was
suspended.
"lf the convention has no objection"
said Chairman Bridges. 1.-The King county
delegation will be allowed to retire, pend
ing the announcement of the vote. In or
der to CAUCUS
A moment later the King county dele
gates gathered in an anteroom in the
south end of the building. An air Of ex-
element overspread the delegation. II
was apparent that the leaders were badly
at cross purposes Mr.. Ronald declared in
His friends gathered around him, some
urging him to witndraw while he could
honorably do So others demanded that he
remain firm and continue in the race.
Judge Winsor was made chairman of the
delegation. Mr.. Daniels who had followed
the delegation into the caucus room,
ment before any business could be trans
acted Mounting box that stood in
corner of the ROOM Mr.. Daniels addressed
the delegation. He said:
Mr.. Daniels withdraw.
81 feel that 1T is | who should withdraw
from the congressional contest. l have
never wanted To stand in the way of the
success of King county. i consider Mr.
Ronald $ candidacy of paramount impor-
tance-paramount to every other consider
alton here. | viii therefore withdraw
In his favor and in the interest OF King
county which Is entitled to congressman
on the fusion ticket
THE Columbia river section OF the state
s entitled to n representative IN congress.
We feel that because of our rich resources
and the fact that we nave never been
given representation in congress we
have some claims here: yet / wi IN Yield
these In the interest of King county"
(Applause.)
j. III. Alien protested against Mr.. Dam
iels withdrawal. Senator Turner is re-
sponsihle for the defeat OF Mr.. Ronald"
he declared. in ringing tones. "He came
Rogers and Robertson. We told him we
would not support the governor. Then he
said that KING county could 10 to HE'LL
II say that Senator Turner deliberately
sought to insult and humiliate King
county. Let us go down to defeat with
colors flying. Let Mr.. Ronald go down to
him. ' "'''
Mr.. Aliens remarks caused sensation
For moment there was such confusion
that II was impossible 10 hear what was
being said.
J. 10. BaIlaire. Of the silver Republican
delegation. declared that the Rogers peo-
MA
ty
Lewis cites History.
Ex-Congressman Lewis secured the floor
to move the acceptance Of Mr. Daniels
resignation. y was once the victim Of
this sort OF thing" said Lewis. referring
to his gubernatoria candidacy in 1Sa2 and
the impending withdrawal OF Ronald
You have all regretted Il since We are
told that combinations have been made
which viii result IN the nomination Of
Gov. Rogers and Mr.. Robertson. am
willing 10 follow you in your deliberations,
but J want 70 say that ! once gave M a
nomination IN Difference 10 the dictates Of
King county. Let this not be repeated
here
Senator Turner may have said that
! King county could 60 10 hell. but eur way
Is not 10 retaijate on him here. at our
| expense, but at another time. Let IA not
destroy King county to even the score
Il move that We thankfully accept the
| proposition made by Gov. Daniels and 40
1 rAck 10 the convention ana support the
motion ~ Mr. Abel Of ChehaHs. To nom
! iuato J. T Ronald and Col. Robertson by
reclamation"
Mr. Roweu protested against the sscri-
! fee 81 Mr.. Daniels. the ally 81 the King
| county delegation ia It's fight against
Gov. Rogers.
Ronnld's Affect Appeal.
Mr. Ronald. who had tried to speak be-
| fore RnWeii forced HIS gay 70 the front
~ the delegates 80 beg permission to with
draw. The sx-maYor was vlsihly excited
| and trembling Il would have given
I worlds 20 have gotten out % this fight
before now" vas Rcnaid'a opening sem
teuCe Il ana sensitive over this matter
| 20 not want 10 run for congress when h
takes three ballots 70 show me that the
I convention does not want me for iis cam
D diy,tei
Il have a chance 30 got out Of thls aaht
hon1rahly now ana I beg Won 90 allow me
I &c DO it. Z am sorry thar this eliminates
/ Mr. Voorhees,. hut Mr.. Robertson Is my
[ friend I saw that 90 was uu wlae 20 give
h1th the Congressional upmin atlnns 20 the
Democrats 7 ask vcu 90 settle on Clarke
Davis, ~ George Cotterili or some othrr
good Pupulist n King county There ia