The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-25
CALLAHAN In RACE
Accepts Call to Run for
Office in C. OF c.
WAITS ON HIM
Body of Business Men Headed by
Chairman Edward II. DrOOp Re-
ceived Assurance of His Candidacy
for Wee President at Conference.
Makes speech OF Acceptance.

IN response to the call OF many mem
bers Of the Chamber of Commerce D. j.
Callahan yesterday afternoon informed
the committee OF notification that he
would be a candidate for election to the
first vice presidency Of that body at its
meeting in January.
The committee, with Edward II, Droop
as chairman, met Mr.. Callahan at the
Ebbitt House. where. after an informal
reception of supporters and warm friends
and luncheon, at which Mr. Callahan
was host, announcement Of the wishes
Of the members whom the committee
represented was formally made. Mr..
Droop. in most complimentary terms, de-
tailed the untiring efforts, both as
member of the Chamber of Commerce
and a leading citizen. that Mr.. Gala
han has always been most willing 70
exert in any direction that ppinted to the
welfare of the city and It's business in
terests. II was his pleasing duty. Mr..
Droop said. to ask Mr. Callahan 10 per
init the use Of his name as a candidate
for the Office OF hrst vice president Of
the Chamber Of Commerce.
Mr. Callahan. In reply, referred TO the
great work OF the Chamber OF Com
merce in city betterment and Of It's value
as factor in the development OF Wash
ington. lie thanked all who had demon
strated their good will and regard for
him By the generous support that they
rendered 10 him and for the trouble they
had taken 10 show IL
Snaah nf Araans.ur.
Continuing, Mr.. Callahan said:
Il would be less than human did not
make appreciative acknowledgment OF
the generous tribute paid me by nearly
one hundred OF Washington's represent
alive business and professional men,
many OF whom, no doubt, at a personal
sacrifice repaired 10 the rooms of the
Chamber Of Commerce on Thursday. De-
ccmber .. and bid you convey 70 me
their wish that I permit my name TO be
offered for the Office of first vice presi-
dent Of the Washington Chamber OF
Commerce
Il have been a member Of this progress
sive body since its beginning; was
elected 10 the directorate with the origi-
nal thirty, and after the first year was
reelected TO serve a full three-year
term. which expires on December 81 Of
the present year.
7 have served also for the past two
years as member OF the executive
committee, hence my tenure Of Office
has kept me in close touch with the
many public matters that have been so
well handled by the membership at
large and the various coordinate bodies
4 have been especially prompt and
gfgnngfxr- 20
made some sacrifice TO be present. have
toiled as best ] could 10 further in
every way the many laudable projects
placed before the body as a whole or its
directorate. and point with no degree Of
presumption 10 my record IL the Cham
Der TO fortify this position
I look upon the Washington Chamber
Of Commerce as live. wide-awake bust
ness organization, destined 10 grow
each year more in influence and useful
ness TO the business interests of this
community. and ] trust TO b. counted in
the van Of progress, no matter if it be
only as a private in the ranks
Your committee, Mr. Chairman has
performed the service assigned TO II in
most graceful and pleasant manner,
and beg YOU viii carry back 10 my
tellow-members OF the Washington
NAa4Abti Oh NpiHiltFCt lnlS message.
Il make obeisance 10 their call and
II my past service in the Chamber merits
further recognition. / shall not be found
wanting in the exercise Of any additional
duties intrusted TO my charge"
The notification committee was COM
posed Of Miltou +, Allies, Edward II.
Droop, Thomas u. Smith, ". NJ Bal
derston, ". A. IT. Church. William T.
Galliher. M. a. Leese, George Y Worth
ngton, Isaac Cans, j. NJ Stoddard. and
Albert Schulteis, who were also the
guests OF Mr.. Callahan al luncheon.
Chaplin Brown. chairman of the meeting
Of Mr. CaIlahan's friends and support
ers said Hat he is in receipt daily of
letters from other members Of the Cham
Der of Commerce who did not take part
IN the meeting in which Mr. Galatians
candidacy is heartily indorsed and their
support pTOffered