Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-26

Sergeant-at-arms, John I. Martin,
Missouri
lucky.
CHICAGO. July 25.-After seven-hour
conference with William ]. Bryan ana
John w Kern, respectively democratic
nominees for President and Vice Presi-
dent. the subcommittee Of the democratic
national committee today made its seiec-
tions of the officers of the committee. 1t
was the first time in many years tnat
national chairman had been selected by
the democratic party only after Di'ter
contest had been waged. The choice OF
Mr.. Mack was made possible only after
the New York leaders, Charles F. Murphy
of Tammany and w. ]. Conners. chair
man of the democratic state committee
had Welded To the personal desires Of Mr..
Bryan.
When the democratic nominee for PreSl-
dent reached here today he was strongly
in favor of Mr.. Mack for the place. put
Mr. Bryan frankly told the committee
that he wished them to consider ali can
didates and make an appointment accord
insly There were in the race, besides
Mr. Mack, Judge NJ. j. Wade OF Iowa. l.
E. Ryan Of Wisconsin. former Gov. James
E. Campbell Of Ohio and Urey Woooson
The sentiment for Mr.. Mack, however,
steadily grew but he was confronted with
q handicap which had to be removed.
The well known opposition OF ~ Messrs
Murphy and Conners toward him, because
of his rivalry with Mr.. Conners for the
control Of Erie county. stood In the way.
The long-distance telephone was put into
play. and Mr.. Conners, after the situa.ion
in the committee was explained to him.
declared that he would no longer interpose
any objection. but that Mr.. Murphy's
views first must be obtained. The Tam
IL md mi
. the atmosphere thus cleared Mr.. Mack
was elected by acclamation.
So pleased was Mr.. Bryan that he gave
out q statement, in which he openly an
milton of the eastern democracy. and that
a fght will be made to'carry New York.
The statement follows:
Bryan Much Gratifed.
1.-The action Of the committee in its
selection OF officers,' said he. rs very
satisfactory. Mr.. Mack Is a member OF
the committee, and 1t has been felt all the
time that the chairman should be taken
from the committee, unless there was
some weighty reason for going outside.
and no such reason appeared. Mr.. Mack 9
appointment il q recognition of the east
ern democracy and an announcement that
we expect to fight for New York. He Is In
harmony with our platform. and can say
OF him personally that he has been close
and trusted friend in my two former cam
paigns. One of the strongest arguments
in his favor was that he is a successful
business man. Beginning at the bottom
Of the ladder. he has built uo business
that amounts to more than S5OO.OOO
year and the executive ability that he
has shown in his work commended him to
the committee that made the selection.
''Mr. Hall. chairman of the democratic
committee of Nebraska, Is at the head or
one of our large banks and is thoroughly
acquainted with both politics and busi-
ness I need not add that his selection
to this position is very pleasing to me.
We have worked together in politics ever
since / went to Nebraska.
A New Man.
Gov Haskell the treasurer. is one OF
the new men, but he has made good
leading member Of the constitutional con-
vention of Oklahoma and as governor.
His organizing ability will be valuable to
the committee. His selection as treasurer
is especially appropriate, because he
comes from the only state In which de-
positors are absolutely secure, and the
democratic platform has a plank advo-
eating the adoption of a national system
similar to that now in operation In OKLA
homa We do not know how much our
campaign fund will be. but we know II
will not be lost by any bank failure"
This last statement led every one pres
ent to inquire II the campaign funds were
to be all deposited In Oklahoma, but mis-
only response was hearty laugh
terms OF Urey Woodson and John L.
Martin. both of whom he said had render
ed conspicuous service to the party.
Mack Is Pleased.
Norman Mack was very much gratified
over his appointment, and particularly
at the withdrawal Of the opposition OF
Messrs. Murphy and Conners. A mem
ber Of the committee declared that their
action meant complete harmony among
the democrats of New York state.
Mr.. Mack when asked for statement
said:
The selection came unsolicited and
am thankful for the connoence reposeu Cs,
I'm me. We will open headquarters In chi
cago as soon as possible and branch head
quarters In New York city. The plan al
present is for a systematic campaign aho
to push the fight in every state
The committee took recess al o:'S
O'Clock until o'clock tonight. Mr.. Bryan
announced that he would be present and
participate In their councils
Place for Watterson.
At the evening session Of the sub
committee Henry Watterson OF Louis
willie was selected chairman OF a new
committee which will be charged largely
with the publicity problems of the cam
.raign. The body which Col. Watterson
will head will be known as the news
paper committee" Its membership Will
be drawn from the publishers OF al
metropolitan newspapers in the country
who support Mr.. Bryans candidacy.
The exact membership of this COM
mittee will be announced from Buffalo
after Col. Watterson has had an Oppor-
tunity to confer with National Chairman
Norman E. Mack. The executive com
mfttee of the national committee Will also
be announced from Buffalo, according tc
an arrangement made just before the
adjournment OF the subcommittee tonight
Mr.. Bryan will remain in Chicago un-
til tomorrow evening He has planned t6
spend a quiet Sunday and has made only
a few appointments for the day. He Is
scheduled to leave the return journey
to Lincoln. Neb, at 1890 o'clock tomor.