The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-22
A NOTABLE MEETING OF
 NEWSPAPER MAKERS

fishers, as much as those engaged in other calIings want to meet the wishes Of those on whom they depend for success. Home talent was not alone depended up- on for entertainment of the N. E. A. Sir Hugh Gilgean Read. founder of the Institute of Journalism of England, and for which he was
 krighted. delivered magnificent ad- dress full of thought and wise sugges- ton. He was cheered time and again and enthusiasm reached its highest pitch when he declared that the United States and England were virtually one country and one people. This seemed to be the pre- yailing sentiment in this meeting. and II ought to be throughout our wide domain. | MT. John Ferguson. of far-away ceyion.
 was introduced as the oldest newspaper publisher in Asia For nearly half century he has been in Ceylon. although
 a native of Scotland. He Is delightfui sneaker and held the attention of his au- ditors from beginning to end. He en- dorsed the sentiment of President Collins. in speaking of England as "our sister | Republic." Sir Hugh Read and MT. Fergu- | sor, are delegates to the Worlds Press Parliament, which began its sessions Thursday night the 18th. and over which the former presides.
 There were many occasions outside the reading of papers and delivering of addresses, when interest Tn result of pending propositions was intense There was only one contest TOT once, and that for corresponding secretary A position long and ably filled by Edi- tor Joseph M. Page, of The Jerseyville. Illinois, Democrat. He seemed to ht
 so we'll into the place that many re- | sarded him as an indispensable life
 time incumbent. This year, however, he declined to be reelected, and live ly contest was the result between
 Robert M White, for many years re-
 cording secretary, and MT. W. A. Ash
 brook, of Ohio. The friends of both
 candidates were active and alert. and
 the scenes before and during the bal
 loting reminded one of old time con ventions. The cheers and counter
 cheers when points were scored in call- ing the roll were decidedly vigorous
 and exciting. Mir. Ashbrook was suc-
 cessfuI. He has the reputation of be. ing a thorough business man, and ir
 his new position, from all accounts there will be occasion for the full ex.
 ercfse of his talents in that line. Ii
 is very difficult and exacting posi- ton and the wonder is that MT. Page could so long meet It's requirement. and provoke so little harsh criticism | newspaper men to know that Mir. Page i, Is one of the sergeants at arms of tn. coming National Democratic Conven- ton. He ought to be strictly in 1t ii Judge Parker is nominated for an6
 elected President. In January, 1903
 he hoisted the name of the New Yori judge at the head of his paper, as hi. choice for President, and 1t has beer
 there ever since. It looks as if he wal the first to take such step.
 The contest over the next place o i, meeting was also lively between Pas z sadena, California, Asbury Park, N. J. and Guthrie, Oklahoma The boomer;
 from the latter place won the fight. al A feature of the meeting whicl members will never forget was the re citations by Mrs. Sargent Haskell O = Cuba, Missouri. She Is known far an, . wide for her splendid talents and cal v draw large audiences in any part 0 f this country. With great kindness sh n consented to attend this meeting, upo {. never did she delight more appreciativ . auditors. She is equally at home f = the realm of laughter or of tears, an = her gracious manners and her beauti 8 full presentation of characters will eve y finger with all who heard her.
 It was not intended to devote thi t letter entirely to the doings of tn t newspaper folk, but as 1t has reache y this length without dwelling on othe
 subjects, references to the great expo '- sition will be reserved for another is .- sue.