The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-25
Opposition Carefully Plans to
Break Their Control.
FRANK HOGAN TO BE CHAIRMAN
Spokane Politician Determined Upon
the Next CampaiGn-Ardent An
taEonist of Present Organization
-Antf-Lewis Men Expect to Have


Of Washington opposed to the attempted
perpetual domination OF James Hamilton
Lewis have for some time recognised
that the chief element OF his strength
lay in the control of the state committee
through his able henchman. Thomas Ma
lony. AS secretary Of the committee un-
der the Craftsmanship OF Deep Creek"
Jones. Mallory was considered an able
organizer and an energetic party worker.
In fact, II is said. that during his long
residence In the state and continuous
industry In Democratic politics, Mallory
has gained an acquaintance possessed by
but few members of the party. As a
subordinate officer in the direction of
campaigns his services have been highly
esteemed.
But the real trend Of Malouy's plans and
the gradual accession OF personal infiu-
ence were not IL is said, recognised until
this year. when the line OF sharp division
ran through the Democratic ranks, and
the question became paramount as TO
whether the Democratic party or James
Hamilton Lewis was entitled TO first con-
sideration. Then, as Is now a well known
matter of political history, Mallory de-
cfded against all the leading men among
the Democrats and cast his influence.
and fortunes with Lewis.
II was stated at the time, and Is re-
asserted to this day. that the Democrats
were unprepared to resist the seizure Of
the state organization at the Spokane
meeting when Maiony was elected chair
man to succeed Jones. Only an occa-
sional sidelight had previously been
thrown upon the plans OF Mallory and
Lewis. and their opponents say that up
to the actual event when Mallory and hts
they had expected fair treatment and
consideration.
MaIony's Quiet Work.
Maiony's organization. say his. oppo-
nents was the work Of years and much
ter OF fact II is said that Mallory has
given his entire time and attention to
quietly building UP strength against the
hour Of his need So 4 T. alleged. that
opportunity remained TO plan for re-
sistance. Between the time OF the reor-
ganisation Of the state committee and
dition of affairs became rapidly under
stood. with the result. as Il Is said, that
almost the entire strength Of the larger
against the Mallory scheme for the elec-
tion of delegates to the national conven-
ton The contest In King county was
fhs yos. ~ of The smaller sounte, ~hsre
Mallory. + I. said had gotten in h.s best
delegation seated the whole convention
Since the Spokane convention. how
ever. new Developments have followed
in rapid succession, and each event IL
as tending toward the early and COM
plete downfall Of Mallory and the conse-
quent breaking down Of the malnstay 10
i looked tor no, ony By the
opponents Of Lewis in Seattle and King
county. but is predicted from all parts
OF the state.
Viewed From the East side.
Washington. who H. now In Seattle. OK
presses the belief that Lewis sometime
popularity with the Democrats in that
part Of the state no longer EXISTS
made him ridiculous with all thoughtful
members of the party" he said yester-
day. and feel safe in saving for my
submit for a minute to any further at
tempted dictation from him or Mallory.
Everyone recognizes that the present split
for the purpose Of administering TO Lewis
inordinate greed for notoriety. No
thought Of the party or how ridiculous
Lewis equanimity or 20 interfere with
his selfish plans. The Democrats Of
Eastern Washington have done with him.
county. OF which there seems to he con-
siderable doubt. can promise you he
has pothing to hope for from us.
You may remember that nj the state
convention Spokane county cast q solid
vote against the seating Of the Goodwin
DELEGATION. This. notwithstanding the
fact that Mallory had been resident Of
that county for several months and
should have worked up personal strength
there II anywhere II simply shows that
Malony's wogk has been done in the DARK
corners Now that wa have him in the
open. believe We will make short work
of him"
To Expose the scheme.
II Is currently reported that tho pres
ence Of this East side politician in Sc
attic II not solely for the purpose Of talk
bearer Of detailed information concern
ing vsil-isld plan to accomplish the
defeat Of Lewis scheme TO stampede the
state convention TO himself as nominee
f1r governor. This. IL Is said, involves
the complete exposure of Lewis plan to
.Ee yotrrs Ir4or to the caHcuses and pri-
marteR iE every precinct 81 the state. ana
the placing before the Democrats every
where OF the plain issue Of Lewis We.
the party" This will "a backed up By
all the Influence and Argument Of such
men on ths East side as Senator George
Turner Charles q Voorhees, Frank Ho-
kane; L. 4. Mcknight In Douglas. " r.
Cation in lincoln. and other men OF
prominence In the various Eastern cogn-
ties
WITH the state convention under their
control. Il is stated that the opponents
n Lewis viii dispose Of Mallory a; the
frat opportunity Immediately following
new committee. and Will install as chair.
man and manager 81 the coming cam
paixn Frank Hogan, Of Spokane. Hogan
headed the felesation 20 the resent stais
tfictGtinu IL worked and voted. as a init
against Maiony ana IL via HeFAn IL sali
20 he clever practical nAtaipzihtor and
hss hsen prominent In party sralrs Ia
kis county for many years