The Hawaiian gazette., 1904-08-02
WILL FIRE
FIRST GUN
Roosevelt Club Will
Ratify Chicago
Choice.

The first gun in the Republican cam
paign will probably be fred by the
Roosevelt club. It being the purpose of
that organization to hold a big, rousiiig
meeting on the arrival of Governor
George II. Carter to ratify the nominal
tons of Roosevelt and Fairbanks.
At an enthusiastic meeting held last
night at the Republican headquarters
the club was launched fairly upon it's
career Hon. :. +. Chillingworth is its
president. and he presided at the meet
ing. Several speeches We're made in
which the officers and members pledged
themselves to work earnestly In behalf
of the Republican ticket and to work
in all precincts for the Advancement of
the party.
The meeting was called to order by
W. C. Roe. Lorrin Andrews, chairman
of the rules committees. reported the
following proposed constitution of the
Roosevelt Club, which was unanimously
adopted:
ARTICLE NAME.
The name of this club shall be the
Roosevelt Club of Honolulu.
ARTICLE 1I-OBJECT.
spread republicanism throughout the
Territory of Hawaii; to work for the
success of the Republican party and to
take all necessary measures In behalf
of good government
ARTICLE III.-OFFICERS.
Usual ones)
ARTICLE 1N.-DUTIES.
Usual ones)
ARTICLE V.-ELECTION OF OFF,
GERS.
All officers shall be elected at the
first meeting in August of each year.
ARTICLE VI.-MEETINGS.
Meetings of the club shall be called
by the president at the request of the
executive committee or of ten members
in writing. Notice of all meetings shall
be placed in the columns of the daily
newspapers of Honolulu, at least two
days in advance of such meetings. Fiji
teen members being present shall con-
stitute a quorum.
ARTICLE VII.-AMENDMENTS
This constitution may be amended by
a two thirds vote of the members pres
ent at any meeting called by the pres
ident for the purpose of making such
amendments.
ARTICLE II.-MEMBERSHIP.
All persons who believe in the prin-
ciples of the Republican party and all
enrolled members of the Republican
party in the Territory of Hawaii are
eligible to membership in the club. An
applicant wishing to join the club shall
have his name presented in open meet
ing by member of said club and the
same shall be referred 20 the executive
committee for investigation; that at the
next meeting the report of the execu-
tive committee shall be heard and bal |
loting had upon the said application.
A two-thirds vote of the members pres |
ent shall be necessary to elect.
S. T.. Chllingworth was elected pres
ident of the club and was escorted to
the chair by Major Zeig1er and Capt.
Otis. Mr. Roe was given a vote of
thanks for his activity in the club work.
For secretary, II. c. Birbe, Jr, was
elected; vice president, w. c. Roe;
treasurer, j. II. Schnack; corresponding
secretary. William Savidge.
The executive committee was elected
as follows: Jos. Kalana, VIM. Henry,
Capt. Otis, VIM Olepau and Fred SIN
ger.
Eight honorary vice-presidents We're
chosen as follows:
Governor George r. Carter, Delegate
Kuhio, National Committeeman y. @.
NJ. Robertson, Secretary A. l.. c. At
kinson, Chairman G. l.. Crabbe, y. c.
Jones. Samuel Parker and Thos. Fitch,
who are expected to speak at the rally.