The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-16

To an executive committee OF nine mem
bers the three-sided fusion city commit
tee has delegated the work OF preparing
for the reception to Col. w. J. Bryan
when he arrives in Seattle next month.
Last night at the fusion headquarters In
the Pacific block ~twenty-three members
OF the Democratic, Silver Republican and
Populist committees met to formulate
plans for the entertainment of Col. Bryan.
to provide a place for the delivery OF the
speech he is expected to make. and to
take other and necessary steps in the
premises.
In order to avoid as far as possible any
clashing between the various elements rep
resented. II was determined TO place the
mittee OF nine members.
whole matter In the hands OF a subcom-
National Committeeman White was not
present at the meeting. and as far as Is
known no attempt has been made by the
Democratic city committee TO consult with
MIN regarding the plans for Mr.. Bryan's
entertainment In Seattle. This was one OF
the most important facts revealed at the
meeting. Another almost equally impor-
tant fact disclosed was that there will
likely be an interesting rivalry among
prominent fusion leaders for the honor OF
being chairman Of the meeting at which
Mr.. Bryan will speak. There was an un.
dercurrent throughout the meeting of in
tefest on this matter, but the m
managed TO avoid bringing the ques-
ton up Squarely as an issue by the ere
alton OF the subcommittee in the secret
sessions or which the contest will be set
tied.
J. w. Goodwin acted as chairman OF tho
meeting. Directly opposite him sat MS
political enemy. Lee Il. Hart, and tho
faces of both beamed with kindly smiles
and good nature whenever they spoke to-
gether. Frank Cotterill was secretary OF
the meeting. There were present the fol-
lowing ]. NJ; Carson, james. r MeElroy,
Or. Marion. Thomas j.. Church, r. n. Hy-
man. Ice Hart, Andrew j r. Mcfarland,
J. w. Goodwin and A. -. Ernst, OF the
Democrats; S. C, Calderhead. Andrew En-
Land. r. ID. Mclaughlin and Clark Davis,
OF the Populists, and Col. A. ]. Blethen, H..
+ jacobs, Frank Cotterill. Rem Briefly and
John Wallace. OF the Silver Republicans.
Referred TO n Committed
Without undue discussion the committee
decided that the work of arranging for
the public meeting when MIR. Bryan
reaches here should be placed in the
hands of an executive committee OF nine
members, three from each Of the three par
ties
Then followed an Informal discussion OF
the matter, There was some talk OF an
open-air meeting. The question OF secur-
ing the Armory for a meeting In the
evening OF MIR. Organs arrival was also
discussed A number of those present
advocated tho holding OF an open-air
meeting on the university campus. Il be-
Ing stated that In all probability the Ar
mory would be too small for the crowd.
In the midst OF the discussion on this
point, Clark Davis inquired of the chair
man; Are the nonpartisans to be repre-
sented on our executive committee >"
Before Mr.. Godwin could answer. j. +.
McElrcy broke IN with: "On that ques-
ton. I'm from M~issourf-you'il have to
show me- At which there was n general
laugh. Nothing further regarding the late
campaign was said, this being a subject
which was apparently tabOood.
Col Dlafhzn hFntTuhf hnfara fha -
mittee a proposition TO charter a special
train and take Mr.. Bryan on a flying trip
executive committee along with the sug-
gestion that "a SET OF tarpaulins might be
secured In case 1t was decided TO have Mr..
Bryan speak at an open-air meeting.
There was also some desultory talk Of
giving MIR. Bryan a banquet the evening
OF his arrival here. This matter was. like
tee, which consists q the following J.
w. Goodwin. j r McElroy and A. V.
Ernst, % the Democrats, John Wallace,
II; +. Jacobs and X. r. Brterly, OF the
Silver Republicans, and S. c. Cslderhead.
Clark Davis and II h. Drees, of the Pop
ulists.
To report at another meeting of the gen
erRl committee TO be held Monday night.
The executive committee will meet Sat
urday at the Boston block to plan its
work.
Judsc White Overlooked.
After the meeting adjourned the mem
beers % the committee con~gregated Ia
little sroups IN front OF the entrance TO
the huildtuE They discussed for nearly
an hour the interesting topic NJ the selec-
tion 81 < chairman 70 preside over the
meeting at which Mr. Bryan Will speak.
This b. an honor which Is corrected by
several ~weil-kuown nsiontSts.
Many Democrats believe that National
Cemmittcema nan White, by reason Of the
Official position he holds in the organiza-
ton. should BE- called ON 10 preside. Tn
70 the present time however. Judge
White has not been consulted regarding
Mr. Bryan's visit here or the arrange
mcnts that are being made % entertain
him singular as &c may seem. and the
fact caused more than "a Wtlc remark
la-t night Nr. White has apparently been
overlooked by tnc committee. instead.
also. "a The message announcing Mt
Rryan's contemplated arrival here coming
60 Mr. White n MSS seat by senator
Turner Go Gov Rogers.
This fact. too. has caused not "a little
commcu among Democrats They ask N
senator turner and Gov E.ssrs bsve
Joined the Domocratlc party and when.
that Mr Rryeu should transmit through
announcement " his iatoaded tour of
Washington.
mat judge white's Views are we'll
kroWn Ca b. ~antnE7ntgtic TO those 81 Nr
bryan en- the expansion question b. heiI
bF SOME Democrats as a reason whN ne
should not be asked 90 preside az ire
ei thRt Judge W-te g. entitled go his
Views ana cannot o. regarded ae taxing
q stand against bis party vutd after tho
party in convention assembled makes a
declaration ou the subject
There NAs some gossip connecting tha
name ~ james Namlifou Lswis vth the
"chairmauship ~ the meeting Members
~ tho committee also ds ussed "a nrupa-
sit}an B" hAVe tae mretiHg c8fei to order
hY e. fnnutfst who would Introduce a S8-
Yer rnhirat "ho wg4ii in turn intro
duce tan chairman ~ the meeting ir the
person ~ "a known Nemarrat Thus
thc f-hos' az at parties would De- aP-