Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-05-06
Washingtou Standard
OLYMPIA, WASH.
FRIDAY MORNING, NAT 6, 1901.
The State Convention.

ance OF spectators was small compared
to that OF ten years ago, when both
State conventions were held in the
same building, which had to be remod.
eled for their accommodation, every
available foot Of space on stage and in
auditorium being assigned to the in
terested spectators, the convention be.
ing seated on an elevated floor on the
stage, around which a temporary bal
cony was built to stow away interested
visitors. The house held in either
convention l 300 spectators, or total
OF LOO people. Yesterday about so
spectators occupied the upper part OF
the house and in the afternoon not to
exceed $50, quite a number Of whom
left, owing to the two hours wait for
the Committee on Credentials to re.
port. True this convention was not
called to do more than nominate dele
gates to the st. Louis Convention, and
only the Presidential possibilities,
which are somewhat mixed, entered
into the contest.
Another feature OF the assembly was
disposition to do its caucusing be-
hind closed doors. That was eminent
ly proper, but when it led to loss OF so
much time that ought to have been
devoted to convention matters, it is to
be regretted. It was nearly noon
when cessation of the warfare at the
Olympia hotel enabled the delegates
to wend their way to the place of
meeting. The convention was called
to order by Chairman OF the State
Committee Heiffner, who in an elo-
quent and impressive manner congrat-
ulated the Democracy on the auspi-
cious opportunity for success present.
ed should the party enter the CAM
paign as . unit for the cardinal prin-
ciples as outlined at Chicago and Kan.
sas City. He announced that pursu-
ant to usage tho State Committee had
selected for temporary officers: Chair
man, Henry Drum; Secretary, Lee
Purdin, of Kittitas; Sergeant-at-Arms,
Emmett Holmes, Of Spokane; and Fred
Dale Wood was chosen az Reading
Clerk.
Mr.. Drum on assuming the gavel
(Which consisted OF an antiquated
screw.driver found in the property.
box" Of the theater) read . warmed.
nver contribution of his own to the
Taxpayer, bearing somewhat upon
current topics. After appointing com.
mittees on Credentials. Platform and
Order OF Business, the convention ad.
journed 10 2P.M.
When the time for Resembling ar.
rived. the convention was conspicuous
for its absence, and it was we'll on to
3 o'clock when it was called to order.
Then another delay of an hour ensued,
from the absence of the chairman Of
the credentials committee. Finally .
delegation was sent to request his ap.
pearance, and the committee returned
to report that he was, 80 far as their
efforts extended, non eat inventus.
After further waiting, q motion was
made and entertained to at once
organize into . mass convention and
proceed to business. Just as the mo.
tion was to be voted on, the man who
carried the credentials in his pocket
appeared, and was greeted with any.
thing but approval. Without . word
of explanation Of his delay, he pro-
ceeded to read his report. There are
some who see in this matter the fine
Italian hand Of postmaster in politi.
cal management, . dodge TO stave of
q storm Of oratory likely to burst
forth at any moment ON the ultimatum
OF Judge Turner that further instruc'
ions than for the Vice Presidency be
eliminated from tho contemplated
proceedings. Whether it be true Of
not, it is safe to say that much corked
up eloquence was wasted by the pro
cedure.
The committee on Permanent Or
ganization appeared with a majority
and minority report. The former
recommended the substitution of F
S. Lewis of Clallam as Chairman
representing the Hearst forces. ant
the minority report suggested Thos. N
Cation, Of Lincoln, . strong Turnel
advocate. as the proper man 10 be thu
honored, the real object being to lint
up the Hearst strength of the conven
ton. The vote showed that ther,
were 1921 who favored the newspaper
luou lOt buC 0CMOCtotlC uOmiuC0 ouN
1894 who opposed instructions. Thi'
method Of endorsement Was adopted
for the sake Of harmony. as the Tur
ner element seemed to be implacablt
in their demand.
The platform adopted is, in the
main, An excellent presentation o.
Democratic principles. It cordially
endorses the Chicago and Kansas City
platforms. the only loophole being il
the qualification making il $50 far .,
applicable to present problems" doubt
less referring to the financial attitude
hitherto held by the party. AZ the
goldbugs are still endeavoring, by Con.
gressional action, to restrict redemp.
tionary money, it will probably be
found that that the problem has not yet
been found that will justify . flop. 1t
instructs the delegation to St. Louis