The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-29

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speech he referred indirectly to the
unanimity of feeling and then gave
way to j. W. Kern of Indiana, hold.
ing the proxy of John Y Terry of
Washington. Mr.. Kern referred to the
feeling in the west that this was a
Democratic year and stated that in his
opinion the campaign should be run
by man experienced in the handling
of the western voter. He nominated
Committeeman Thomas Taggart of
Indianapolis.
There was no opposition and Mr..
Taggart being chosen by a rising vote
was escorted to the chair by Commit
teeman Blanchard of Louisiana, ELY.
son, Of Virginia, and Kern, Of Indi-
ana In accepting the responsibility,
Mr.. Taggart said that he realized the
responsibilities which had been placed
upon him.
with our ticket and our platform,
we can surely win in the next cleo
ton" he said. I'VE must, however,
have the cordial support and co-opera-
tion of every committeeman and DEM
| ocrat. | will endeavor to discharge
the duties OF the Office to which have
been elected faithfully and in a man
! ner that will prove satisfactory to
! you who have today signally honored
me-"
For secretary Urey Woodson was
nominated by Senator Kenney, of
Delaware, while Mr.. Walsh was named
| by c. d. Van Dusen who held the
proxy of Committeeman John II. Den
mis- of Nevada Mr.. Vandusen made
the first appeal to sectional pride. He
declared that a number of the west
ern states were anxious to cast their
| electoral votes for the Democratic
! ticket at the coming election, and this
being SO, they demanded representa-
tion and had selected the position of
secretary as due them. Norman E.
Mack, of New York seconded the nom
ination of Mr.. Woodson and Commit
teeman Tarpey of California that of
| Mr.. Walsh.
The roll-call developed an over
whelming sentiment for Mr. Woodson
and when it was announced that the
vote stood 35 to II in his favor, Mr..
Vandusen withdrew Walshs name and
moved that the selection of Woodson
be made unanimous which was done.
On motion of Senator Kenney, of Del
aware, Edwin T. Seton, of Washing
ton, was made assistant secretary
There was no opposition to John |.
Martin of Missouri, and Colonel Donel.
son, of Tennessee for sergeant-at-arms
and assistant respectively and their
election was made unanimous
A short discussion then followed
regarding the propriety of selecting a
treasurer at this time but after it had
been stated that the two leading can
didates for that office, Messrs Bel
mont and Guffey were opposed to ac-
cepting the honor it was decided to
leave the position vacant for the pres.
ent and empower the executive COM
mittee when appointed to fill 1t.
VIM F. Sheehan then took the
floor and suggested that the chair
appoint at his convenience two vice
chairmen from among the members.
He also suggested that Chairman Tag
gart be authorized to appoint an ex.
ecutive committee of not less than
five nor more than seven members
and finance committee of not less
than three nor more than FIVE, and
II in his judgment it would be wise
to amalgamate such two committees
then the total membership Of the exec.
utive committee be limited to seven.
He further suggested that the chair
be not limited in his choice to mem.
bers of the national committee
Senator Joseph Bailey made fiery
speech in opposition to that portion of
Mr.. Sheehans speech which limited
the membership of the committee.
THE west" he said, "is going to
cast phenomenal vote for Parker
and Davis next November and certain
ly deserves representation on what
ever committees are appointed. for
one, believe 1t would be a wise move
on our part to have both the execu-
tive and finance committees broadened
out so that they will include western
Democrats of sterling worth"
Before Senator Bailey had conclud-
ed Mr.. Sheehan was on his feet and
announced that the suggestion of the
senator from Texas was a very wise
one and he had no objection what
ever to it. A motion embodying
Messrs. Sheehan and Baileys sugges-
tions was then carried and the COM
mittee adjourned to meet at 80 to-
morrow when they will visit Judge
Parker in a body.
Chairman Taggart announced that
he would appoint his committees so
soon as possible, probably next week.