The Washington times., 1904-04-12
CHAPLIN BROWN
IS LOOMING UP
Chances for COmmitteeship
Berth Brighten.
PRIMARIES HELD MAY 3
Party Short of Money-Van WickIe
Faction Has
Plans.
PRIMARIES HELD MAY 8

Because Of a few changes in the new
rules for the primaries, the members
of the Republican harmony committee
deemed wise, the rules were not put In
force today.
1t was agreed at the meeting of the
committee last night that the rules
should be adopted at the meeting which
is to be held at o'clock this after
noon. No changes of Importance are to
be made in them.
Primaries May 3.
In addition to the points in the rules
brought out in The Times yesterday, the
committee at the meeting agreed to hold
the primaries May 3.
This change was made at the request
of Gen. George II. Harries, who an
nounced his intention to sail for Europe
May :. General Harries also announced
to his friends that he had withdrawn
from the race for national committee
man.
In fact. it is said today that he never
really wanted it, and never made any
campaign for the nomination His name.
It is said, was brought forward by Ia
faction that is DESTROYS of defeating the
Simmons-Chase ticket. which at present
holds the lead.
Brown in Lead.
The friends Of Chaplin Brown chair
man of the harmony committee, this
morning put forward his name as
candidate for the national committee
manship, and unless some extraordinary
strength is developed by the candidates
already out for the place. he will be
chosen.
T. f,ct , ,,-,,,,5,,o,,t 1o,5o,. s,g5 .L;-
morning chat his appointment as the
chairman of the harmony committee
comprehended his selection as national
committeeman. Chairman Browns
friends point TO his long service and
cnviabIe record as a Republican, az d
basis for his claims upon the party for
the place. When il became known this
morning that he would probably be in
the race. a number Of the organiza tons
prepared plans to indorse him at meet
ings tonight and tomorrow.
Honest Elections Wanted.
Chairman Brown himself declined to
discuss the matter this morning reflls-
ing to even hint whether he would ac-
cept the nomination
That Is a matter that can come up
later" he said. AT present we are
worrying about getting an honest cleo
ton. We think we can arrange one"
MIR Brown admitted that the rules as
published in The Times yesterday were
substantially correct. There will be reg
lstTation and a number of other innovs-
lions
The second joke of the campaign was
sprung when the faction which nOmi-
mated a prominent Democrat as a dele
gate to the Republican National Con-
veutiOn. gravely announced that the
harmony committee had almost decided
to have the voters mail in their ballots.
Six Weeks to Vote.
with much hurry" said Mr. Brown
this morning. I'VE think the vote could
be polled by that method in about six
weeks
John F. Cook. the colored member
of the harmony comittee. who has been
doomed for several days as one of the
delegates to the convention. came out
this morning with a statement that be
cause Of his connection with the har-
mony committee he could not and would
not accept any such q nomination.
4 am sorry he said but I cannot
accept any such honor. though I un-
deTstaud certain Influences have been az
work in my behalf"
One Faction Out.
The withdrawal Of Cook puts an end
10 the ticket OF one faction, ana
leaves Leo Simmons and Calvin w.
Chase the strongest with the ticket
headed by DIT. ". S. Richardson and
James Poe second.
The Van Winkle-Patterson ticket Is
not regarded seriously. though the
leaders are doing some district work
II was said this morning that IL has
about as much chance Of success as
1t had with the prominent Democrat
or it,
The Republicans are short of money. /
and the leaders are endeaVoring 10 /
raise funds. IT is said by the harmony /
committee that they will need about I
q, 900.
New Club in Field.
The Roosevelt Veterans" a new DO /
itical club. was formed last night. and
after electing officers the organization
indorsed the Richardson-Poe ticket ,
Coleman Horner and c. G. Clark were /
Endorsed for alternates The leaders .
OF the fourteenth, seventeenth. eight
zenith, and twentieth districts were in
conference with Poe this morning and /
promised him their support
meeting was held by the Van Wrinkle
faction last night AT which plans were
initiated for a mass meeting 10 indorse
the PattersOn-GTay-Van Wrinkle corotJ
nation, and General Harries for national
committeeman.
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