of four of the candidates only, resulting from the elimination of the names of the three candidates nominated on the second ballot and the withdrawal of certain other candidates. None of the candidates, however, on this ballot received a majority of the votes cast, and on July 6th a fourth ballot was sent out containing the names of H. P. Burke, Sterling, Colorado, and Harry N. Haines, Greeley, Colorado, the other names having been eliminated under the mode of procedure. The result of this ballot will not be known until the expiration of the time designated, which is 9:00 a. m., Monday morning, July 15th. In the absence of a tie this ballot will result in the selection of the fourth candidate.

In sending out the second ballot it was suggested that in order to make the plan effective two democrats and two republicans should be selected. Of the two candidates already selected two are democrats and one a republican. Both of the remaining candidates for the fourth place are republicans, so that of necessity the final result will be the choice of two republicans and two democrats. I am unable to determine whether this resulted from the suggestion made by the Committee or is a mere coincidence.

I think it worthy of mention that one member of the Bar, a republican from Denver who permitted the use of his name as a candidate in the first instance, subsequently withdrew his name, because another republican had already been selected from Denver, as he did not deem it wise from a practical standpoint to have the two republican nominees selected from Denver. If the Bar primary received the same thoughtful consideration by other members of the Bar it would undoubtedly prove a success.

The total vote cast rather indicates that the lawyers in general have not taken the proper interest in the primary.

The assemblies of the political parties are to be held next week, and it is, of course, impossible to forecast what success the officers of the Association will have when the nominees of the Bar are presented for consideration.

The expense incurred in this primary was $232.21.

No particular recommendations seem proper at this time.

A supplemental report which will be made at the next meeting of the Bar Association will disclose whether or not the plan has been effective.

Respectfully submitted,

ELMER L. BROCK,

Chairman of the Committee on Nomination

of Judges by the Bar.

REPORT

OF

COMMITTEE ON LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATIONS

Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 12, 1918.

To the Colorado Bar Association:

At our last annual meeting there was referred to this Committee "the proposition of making the local bar associations in some manner officially a part of this Association, similarly to the method in which the state bar associations are identified with the American Bar Association".

There are fourteen local bar associations in Colorado. These organizations vary greatly in activity, membership and influence. None of them, however, have any official connection nor do they function with reference to this Association.

The plan adopted by the American Bar Association is that of a conference of delegates from State Associations immediately preceding the annual meeting of the National Association and further that, if a state bar association accepts the plan, its president becomes a member of the General Council and its secretary a member of the Local Council. This arrangement does not in its entirety fit into our scheme of organization.

In order to carry out the spirit and intent of the motion adopted last year we deem it advisable to induce each and every local association in Colorado to become an active member of our organization, sending accredited representatives to each meeting and officially aiding us in the attainment of our noble objects. In order to do this it will be necessary to amend our by-laws. We recommend that Article II be amended by adding thereto a new section as follows:

"Section 10(a) Every regularly organized local bar association within the State of Colorado shall be eligible to active membership in this Association. Each local association elected to membership shall be represented by its president and secretary, who, during their respective terms of office, shall exercise all rights and privileges possessed by active members of this Association."

We further recommend that as soon as the proposed Amendment is adopted that each local association be invited to file its application for membership.

We believe that in order to perform the lofty duties required in our fight for liberty and the period following our impending victory, there should now be created a closer and more systematic organization of the forces of the bar scattered throughout our commonwealth. By adopting this plan, not merely on paper, but by creating an active, sympathetic co-operation between all the bars and lawyers of the State, we will be prepared to use our latent forces toward the realization of our ideals.

Respectfully submitted,

ERNEST MORRIS.

REPORT

OF THE

TREASURER

Denver, Colorado, July 12, 1918.

To the Colorado Bar Association:

Your Treasurer reports the following receipts and disbursements for the period commencing July 13, 1917, and ending July 10, 1918.

Vouchers for the expenditures and a certified check for the balance on hand accompany this report.

July

To cash to Hampton L. Carson for railroad fare from
Philahelphia and return, and expenses at Colorado
Springs

.$

194.75

Aug.

To cash paid A. B. Carter for stamp for Secretary...
To cash paid Antler's Hotel, expense of annual din-

1.00

To cash paid W. F. Robinson for letterheads and
stamped envelopes for President and Secretary.
To cash paid C. P. Gehman for reporting proceedings
of the Annual Meeting.

72.75

99.60

Sept.

Oct.

To cash paid for floral spray for C. D. Hayt Jr..
To cash paid for printing circular of standing com-

4.50

mittees

6.00