The Washington herald., 1910-11-27

Baltimore Nov 26.-Norman Z. Mack.
OF New York, chairman of the Demo-
cratic National Committee. and Champ
Clark. prospective Speaker OF the House
OF Representatives. came here to-day TO
attend meeting at which arrangements
we're 10 be perfected for a conference at
which Democratic get-together policy
could be formulated. They came by invi-
tation of Senators Smith and Rayner,
Representatives Talbot and Coyington,
and Gov Crothers.
The conference ended in a sort of COM
promise. The Marylanders wanted the
party leaders. including the members OF
the national committee, TO meet here and
agree upon a definite plan Of action. but
Mr.. Mack gave this proposition no en-
couratlment. while Champ Clark, who
came here in a very suspicious mood. OBJ
lected to anything that might lead to a
factiOnal controversy.
VIII Hold Celebration.
The proposition was then made to have
big jolliheation In this city to which
Democrats of national prominence were
10 be invited. and TO follow this with a
big banquet. This proved agreeable to all
concerned. and Tuesday. January Il, was
selected as the day for the celebration
\ mass meeting is 10 be held at the Lyric
in the afternoon. and the banquet az
night
The invitations will be signed by the
governor OF Maryland and the Demo-
cratic Representatives ia Congress for
this State Among others 10 be invited
are the Democratic Senators and Repre-
resentatives Democratic governors Of
states. and other national celebrities, In
cluding William Jennings Bryan
Representative Clark and Mr. Mack
promised 20 be present and TO make
speeches.
Gov. Crothers presided at the meeting,
which was held IL one of the parlors Of
tie Hotel Rennet. After a preliminary
discussion Of about half an hour the
gentlemen sat down to lunch. The dis
eussIon of the proposition was carried on
in an informal manner. After luncheon
there was more formal discussion. cfr.
Clark and Mr. Mack listened attentiyely
10 the Maryland statesman. and said
nothing They were on mission OF in
quiry. They wanted 10 know just what
was expected OF them and why the con-
ference should be held
Conference Only Advisory.
The consensus Of opinion of the meet
ing. and particularly OF the principal
members of the conference. was that moth
ing definite should be laid down at this
time in regard 10 the conference in jan
uary, Mr.. Clark was emphatic in saying
that he will not Rgree 10 the conference
settling upon definite lines of policy or
suggesting candidates for the Democratic
party. In fact, he will not agree to any
aehnite policy as TO the meeting, but
Will regard II merely a. Offering a line
OF suggestion for the Democrats TO fol-
low or not as they think best afterward.
The speeches began during the latter
part OF the luncheon, and every one
tried To put forward the idea that the
proposed conference was desired only 10
obtain party harmony
GOV. Crothers. the first speaker. sound
ed the keynote of the purpose OF the
meeting. lie said that the MARYLAND
Democrats had no desire to take any un-
due prominence in the proposed confer
ence, nor had they any candidate TO boom
or any other Office. Complete party har-
mony. he said was ali that was desired
By the party in Maryland
Against All FactionaIism.
Senator Smith followed the governor.
He sought to convince the national lead
ers that the Marylanders were entirely
without selfish motives in their proposing
the national gathering for Baltimore.
Senator Rayner and Congressman Talbot
made enthusiastic speeches along the
same line as Gov. crothers and Senator
Smith
ar Mack was the first of the visitors
TO speak. Mr. Mack declared himself in
favor OF such a conference as had been
proposed, but he said that any idea OF
eallng together tho Democratic National
Committee was impossible.
Generally speaking, Mr.. Mack said he
was IN favor OF such conference. but
he did not Immediately indorse the sug-
gestion that the meeting should be held
in Baltimore. He said that conference
would oe beneficial 10 the party. that ii
would enable the Democrats to keep upon
their toes and keep up the advantage
that had recently been gained
-@'a nun ANhCA tAdt MI AaltOtt SuE-
gestion that national gathering should
follow as a jubilee for the recent victory
was an excellent one. One and all OF the
speakers showed that they desired that
n the conference is held that IL shall
be entirely unsectiOnal and unfactional.
champ Clark followed Mack as speaker.
he admitted that much good might be
done by national conference. but ne
warned against using the gathering for
faeuonal purposes. declaring that il would
do great harm to the Democratic party
throughout the country.
Oppose Definite Action.
When Mr. Clark concluded a general
discussion was opened II was agreed
that II would be premature and unnsc-
essary to discuss a conference 10 he held
year In advance Of the assembling Of
House OF Representatives that wonIa
be under Democratic control. They also
discouraged any suggestion that A narfy
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