Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-15

same table with Gen. Powell Clayton,
who for thirty years has been the lead
er of the Republican party in this
state. Gov. Davis yesterday notified
the executive committee that he had
again changed his mind and would
not be present to meet President
Roosevelt when he comes to Little
Rock October 25, says the Little Rock
Gazette of Saturday.
Gov. Davis yesterday delivered his
ultimatum to the committee, and while
the incident has not been declared
closed. there is every indication that
unless the governor recedes from his
position he will take no part in the
ceremonies incident to the reception
and entertainment of the president.
The members of the executive COM
mittee, which has charge of all the ar
rangements for the presidents visit.
endeavored SO far as possible to pre-
vent the facts concerning the friction
that has arisen form becoming public,
but it became known last night that
Gov. Davis had reconsidered his ac-
ceptance of the invitation extended
to him to take part in the ceremonies
of Presidents Day. and that the
cause of his decision was the knowl.
edge that Gen. Powell Clayton would
be present at the luncheon to be given
in honor of the president at the Con-
sistory and would take part in the 9TH
CT ceremonies of the day.
President George w. Rogers and
Secretary George R. Brown of the
board of trade both refused last night
either to affirm or deny the reports in
regard to the reason for Gov Davis
refusal to accept the invitation of the
executive committee. but it was ad-
mitted that Gov Davis had reconsider
ed his acceptance, which was received
Thursday, and would be present only
under certain conditions.
Not Definitely Settled, Says Brown.
While declining to disclose the rea-
sons which led to the action of the
governor, Mr.. Brown made the follow
ing statement in regard to the matter
last night:
AN invitation has been extended to
Governor Davis to participate in the
entertainment of the president. and
what the executive committe under
stood to be his acceptance had
string tied to it. 1t is not decided
whether or not he will participate. and
will not be definitely settled. probably.
before next Monday, when the commit
tee will again be in session. The
points at issue I do not consider at all
important. but that they will be set
tied one way or the other to the sat
isfaction of all concerned
Gen. Powell Clayton, who as am
hassador from the United States to
Mexico. occupied a prominent place in
the Republican administration for
eight years until his retirement a few
months ago. has been invited by the
committee to be present and take part
il, the ceremonies attendant upon the
Presidents visit. 1t is declared that
the, invitation which was extended to
him will not be recalled and that
such a thing has not been considered,
regardless of any action Governor Da-
Wis may take Gen. Clayton was man,
ed last night as a member of the Re-
ception committee which will meet
the president upon his arrival in the
city and remain with him until he de-
parts
Senator Clarke to Governor.
1t became known last night that a
lively tilt occurred between Gov. Da-
Wis and Senator Clarke, his political
friend, after the chief executive had
made known his intentions to the
members of the executive committee.
It is said that Senator Clarke told the
governor in plain terms that he was
making a serious mistake in taking
the stand that he did in regard to his
participation in the proceedings. Sen
ator Clarke is said to have intimated
to Governor Davis that, personally,
The presence of the governor in the
city weHld not be of special import,
ance to the president, but that in his
capacity as governor it was incum.
t2nt upon him to meet the president
as the representative of the state.
The discussion between the governor
ard senator, part of which occurred