Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-09
Committeeman
ARE ADDRESSED
BY NEBRASKAN
MEETING is POLITICAL lNN0-
VATI0N IN CHICAGO
TWELVE HUNDRED PRECINCT
MANAGERS HEAR SPEECH
Statistics Given Out Show Over 5000
Clubs Already rganlzed-Bryan
Discusses Great Benefit
of Primary
~ Associated Press.

Rv Associated Press.
NHICAGo. Sept S.-Twelve hundred
precinct committeeman were ad-
" dressed by w. j. Bryan today.
The meeting represented an innovas
tion in politics in Chicago and was for
the purpose of putting into effect the
call of the national committee for
campaign club in every voting pre-
cinct in the United states.
Previous to Mr.. Bryan's remarks
John w. Tomlinson of Alabama, chair
man of the committee on organization,
addressed the conference.
He stated over 5000 clubs already had
been organized and that campaign lit
erature and material had been sent
to all clubs enrolled at Democratic ma
tionaI headquarters,
After October 1. he said, weekly let
ters from Mr.. Bryan would be sent out
to all Democratic clubs.
Primary Big Reform
Mr. Bryan opened by referring to the
primary system and declared that 1t
had revolutionized politics,
"And authority now comes from the
voters" he said, "instead of some CEN
trail authority"
Mr.. Bryan emphasized the impor-
tance of the, position which the com
mitteemen occupied and declared that
no candidate will win success II the
work of organization is neglected.
".It will be your business to see," he
said. "first. that every Democratic vote
is registered: second, that every Demo-
cratic vote is cast; third. that every
Democratic vote is counted. and fourth,
that false registration and repeating
are prevented"
The Democratic candidate admon-
tshed his hearers that before the day
of registration they could be instru-
mental in assisting in the organization
of clubs and that these clubs could as
sist in the circulation of literature that
is needed. and urged them to assist
In the collection of campaign funds.
''The reports that come to us from
all sections of the country" he said
amid wild applause, "are very encouf-
aging. and we have every reason to pc
lieve that If we all work together ana
work diligently we shall be able to re-
ioice over a victory, state and ma
tional."
Predicts a Victory
Bryan told the national committee
that with a perfect organization TO
conduct the presidential fight the VIC
tory for Democracy's cause was as
sured. The outlook for victory, said
Mr.. Bryan, was much brighter even
than it was a month ago. The candi-
date told the committeeman that ne
was more than pleased with the work
of the national committee, and hoped
the work would be continued with the
same spirit.
Colonel Wetmore. chairman OF the
finance committee, informed the COM
mittee that funds were being received
in amount which, in the aggregate,
totaled a large sum.
National Chairman Mack said after
the meeting had adjourned:
1--WE had a very fine meeting OF the
national committee and this afternoon
there was a general conference, at
which Mr. Bryan was present. along
with members of the advisory, exec
utive and financial committees. Reports
were made from all of the states IN
which there will be real contests. These
reports were highly encouraging ana
were pleasing alike to Mr.. Bryan ana
members of the national committee.
Mr.. Mack will accompany Mr.. Bryan
to Peoria, where the candidate will ad-
dress the Democratic state convention
Tomorrow,