Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-12
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Hold Convention in Lafayette
Theater.
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HEARST MEN BOLT
THEN MR.. HAY IS ELECTED TEN
PoRARYy CHAIRMAN.
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Pandemoniuln Reigned for While
Norris Has Control Of Affairs and
the Six Delegates to st. Louis.
HEARST MEN BOLT

+ uc tOH& QFdWH out OeHOCFdtiC COuteSt
in the District of Columbia was concluded
today by the calling to order of the local
convention in the Lafayette Theater. When
the smoke of battle had cleared away Mr..
James L. Norr;; ROSE up as conqueror.
After lively prelude all eighteen of the
Hearst delegates bolted, leaving Mr. Nor
ris in absolute control and giving him six
delegates to the democratic national con-
vention.
The banner of Vim. Randolph Hearst was
trafled In the dust again and his campaign
subjected to another humiliating defeat.
The Hearst faction will send contest
is not afraid of. the result. Mr.. Cotter T.
Bride bolted with the rest of the Hearst
followers.
Another Hornets Nest.
Another political hornets nest was
aroused when Mr.. Seton attempted to re-
tire in favor of a temporary chairman.
Harry Sherman was accorded the floor.
and shook in his hand a copy of the rules
promulgated by the elections commission.
Under these rules you can have no tenn
porary chairman" said Mr.. Sherman. THE
chairman of the elections commission
must act as temporary chairman.
The argument was. fercely contested.
Chairman Seton consulted with his fellow
man must be selected to conduct the tenn
porary organization. Mr.. Sherman and j.
Frank O'Meara disputed the authority, ana
lively, almost personal debate followed
Smith Thompson. jf., moved the conven-
ton proceed to thu, nomination of tenn
porary chairman. Ayes and noes were
called for resulting in an overwhelming
aye vote DR.. Doolan demanded vote by
parently attempted. All of Mr.. Norris,
delegates, twenty-four in number. voted
aye, while the Hearst delegates refused to
vote believing, it was said, that they could
thus invalidate the roll call vote Chair
man Seton announced Mr.. Thompsons
motion carried by vote of 20.
Harry Sherman jumped to his feet:
This is outrageous he yelled. Il APP
peal from the rule of the chair. There Is
no quorum present and we will not stand
for any such proposition as this.
your appeal is not sustained said Mr..
Seton.
Then the Hearst delegates will have to
bolt the convention" retorted Mr.. Sher-
man. while pandemonium reigned on the
Hearst side of the house.
Hearst Men Bolt.
Then hurry up and get out" broke in
Col. Ed. Hay from a remote corner of the
theater. With one accord all the Hearst
delegates andtaltesnates rose in their seats.
took up their hats: and departed. Those on
the stage rushedsto Mr.. Norris and mis-
chief lieutenants cungratulating them upon
the apparent victory. Mr. Norris smiled
and helped applaiid the retiring Hearst
delegation.
Mr.. Hay Made Temporary Chairman.
T. J. Moore of Anacostia was accorded the
floor and nominated Col. Hay for temporary
chairman. The motion was seconded. and
Mr.. TIL ompson moved nominations be clos
ed This was also carried by reclamation.
no members of the opposition being present.
Amid great applause Col. Hay assembled to
the platform AMI assumed control of the
gavel aud the temporary convention.
The first business WAS the appointment of
the committee credentials, which result
ed in tie naming of the following gentle
men:
Committee on Credentials.
Smith Thompson, jr., chairman: Thomas
j. Moore. Harry W. Sherman, John Ready.
Frank J. Wissner, James Ready, Patrick +.
OConnor, George G. Rick, James P. CDea,
Philander A. Bowen, jr., Robert p. Main,
Dan Quill, George G.. Draeger, Con-
Kenealy, Thomas P. o'Dea.
The credentials committee after long
elaboration. seated forty-five delegates for
Norris and twenty-one for Hearst. notwith-
gates.
Following is list of those composing
the permanent organizations:
Norris-First district: Thomas j. Moore,
Dr. James A. Watson. Charles j. Har-
baugh.
Hearst-Second district: James A. Myers.
Harry w. Sherman. w E. Carr.
Norris--Third district: John ]. Sullivan,
John Ready John F. Killeen.
Norris-Fourth district: Frank ]. Wiss-
ner, Smith Thompson, jr.; Charles w.
Bromley.
Hearst-Fifth district John F. Kenny,
Ixy
Norris-Sixth district Jesse d. Robinson.
George C. Rick. John Breen.
Norris-Seventh district: Edwin B. Hay,
James P. O'Dea, John ]. Purcell.
Norris-Eighth district; j. Frank Free
man. George G. Donaldson, James E. Cess
Norris-Ninth district: Philander A.
Bowen, jr., James M. Moffett, j. Frank
Hiss.
Norris-Tenth district: Charles A. Sem
seney. Harry D. Hayden, Edward v. Roche.
Norris-EIeventh district: Robert P. Main,
Ferdinand Esler. Charles w. Schaffer.
Hearst-Twelfth district: Patrick F.
O'Connor, Robert Allen, Ward Savage.
Norris-Thirteenth district: ]. Fred KEEL
lev Harry O. Middleton, Franklin Barrett.
Norris-Fourteenth district: Frank ]. Nc
Quade, Matthew. F. Rupert VIM. Nc
Hearst-Fifteenth district: Con. Sullivan.
John Barrett. Dan Quill
Norris-Sixteenthl district George G.
Draeger John MURPHY, James .. byfne.
Norris-Seventeenth district: Jackson
Yates. Samuel Solomon, J. H. Bradley.
Hearst-Eighteenth district: Con. Ke-
neaIy. j. Downey. James Crupper.
Hearst. nineteenth district: John O'Brien
Thomas P. O'Dea. ]. Frank OMeara.
Norris, twentieth district: Patrick ]. Bres-
nahan. Lymanp E. aBurdine, James Connors
Norris. twenty-6rst district: Charles H
Dausch, Philip Barry, James Craven.
Hearst, twenty second district: Thomas
Il. Carr, Alton Offutt. John E. Steele.
Before the Opening.
A detachment Of police was present to
preserve order insfhe event that the polit-
ical discussiohd became too animated A
few ladies' we're present in the boxes. and
proved to be Interested listeners The doors
were opened PROMPTLY at 1918 O'Clock, with
the police ofsiciating as, ushers On the
platform were AN the democrats Of prom
inence In thes District Of Columbia. and
many others tfornlhent in national affairs.
All the members of the election commits
sion, Messrs. Hortf0n, Matthews Bride and
Chairman Sefton. were present, and prior
to the calling OF ofhe convention to order
discussed local issues with the leaders Of
the local factions.
Mr.. Norris was doing great business in
the Handwriting line. as did Mr.. Charles
w. Slater. who was recently turned down
by Mr.. Hearst's lieutenants Mr.. Slater
said he was only present as a spectator al.