The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
Buffalo Editor Is Chosen OVsI All Candidates By the
 Subcommittee
SELECTION PLEASING ID
 DEMOCRATS EVERYWHERE
Bryan Issues Statement Expressing His Satisfaction at Naming Mack. Henry Watterson Heads the
 Publicity Committee.

Chicago. July 25.-Chairman Norman E. Mack. Buffalo. N. Y.
 Vice-President Chairman L. P. Hull, Nebraska
 Treasurer. Gov. c. N. Haskell. Okla homa
 sergeant-at-arms, John I. Martin Mis- souri.
 Secretary, Urey woodson. Kentucky.
 After a seven-hour conference with William J. Bryan and John W. Kern. respectively. democratic nominees for president and vice-president, the sub committee of the national committee to- day made its selections of the officers of the committee. It was the first time in many years that a national chairman had been selected by the democratic party only after bitter contest had been waged. The choice of MT. Mack was made possible only after the New York leaders. Charles F. Murphy of Tam many and W. J. Corners, chairman of the state democratic committee. had yielded to the personal desires of MT. Bryan.
 When the democratic nominee for pres ident reached here today he was strongly in favor of MT Mack for the place. but MT. Bryan frankly told the committee that he wished them to consider all can didates, and make an appointment ac- cordingly. There were in the. race. fe- sides MT. Mack, Judge M. l. Wade of Iowa, T. E. Ryan of Wisconsin, former Governor James E. Campbell of Ohio and Urey Woodson. The sentiment fer MT. Mack, however, steadily grew. but he was confronted with a handicap which had to be removed, The well-known op- ! position of Messrs. Murphy and Con- ners towards him, becaiise of his rivalry with MT. Corners for the control of Erie county stood in the way The long distance telephone was put into play and MT. Corners, after the situation in the committee was explained to him, declared that he would longer interpose any objections but that MT. Murphy's views first must be obtained. The Tammany leader gave his approval and with the atmosphere thus cleared MT Mack was elected by exclamation. So pleased was MT. Bryan that he gave out a state ment in which he openly announces that the appointment is a recognition of the eastern democracy, and that 8 fight will be made to carry New York.
 Bryan's Statement.
 The statement follows:
 "rhe action of the committee in it's selection of officers said he, 'is very satisfactory. Mir Mack Is member of the committee and 1t has been felt all the time that the chairman should be taken from the committee unless there
  side and no such reason appeared. MT. Macks appointment Is a recognition of the eastern democracy, and an announce ment that we expect to fight for New York He is in harmony with our plat form, and l can say of him personally that he has been close and trusted friend in my two former campaigns. One of the strongest arguments in his favor was that he Is successful business man. Beginning at the bottom of the ladder he has built up a business that amounts to more than half million -rs lars year. and the executive ability that he has shown in his work com mended him to the committee that made the selection.
 '.Mr Hall, chairman of the democratic committee of Nebraska, is at the head of 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 I went to Nebraska.
 Governor Haskell, the treasurer Is one of the new men, but he has made good as a leading member of the consti- tutional convention of Oklahoma and as a governor. His organizing ability would be valuable to the committee. His se- lection as treasurer is especially appro- priate because he comes from the only state in which depostors are absolutely secure and the democratic platform has q plank advocating the adoption of a national system similar to that now in operation in Oklahoma. We do not know how much our campaign fund will be but we know it will not be lost by any bank failure"
 This last statement led everyone pres ent to inquire If the campaign funds were to be all deposited In Oklahoma but his only response was a hearty laugh.
 Mir. Bryan also spoke in the highest terms of trey Woodson and John I. Martin, both of whom he said had rem dered conspicuous service to the party
 Mack Is Gratified
 Norman Mack was very much gratifed over his appointment. and particularly at the withdrawal of the opposition of Nessrs. Murphy and Corners. menl- Der of the committee declared that their action meant complete harmony among the democrats of New York state. Mir. Mack when asked for statement said:
 "The selection came unsolicited, and I am thankful for the confidence reposed in me We will open headquarters in Chicago as soon as possible and branch ! headquarters in New York city. The plan at present is for a systematic campaign and to push the fight in every state''
 The committee took recess until o'clock tonight.
 At the evening session of the sub-com- mittee Henry Watterson of Louisville. Ky. was selected chairman of new committee which will be charged largely with the publicity problems of the cam paign. The body which Colonel Watter- son win head will be known as the newspaper committee,'' Its member ship will be drawn from the publishers