Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-24
NEW JERSEYS FIRST GUN.
Grand Ratification Meeting for Cievelan
md Hcnhricks In Newark.

NEW JERSEYS FIRST GUN.
Grand Ratification Meeting for Cleveland
and Hendricks In Newark.
The Herald of yesterday says: The
Grand Opera-HOuse, Newark, the largest
hall in that city, was crowded last evening,
the occasion being the ratification OF the
nominations Of Cleveland and Hendricks
10y the Democracy OF the city OF Newark
and OF the county of Essex. In point OF
numbers and enthusiasm the meeting has
never been equalled during the heat OF a
political campaign. Occupying seats on
the platform were Mayor Haynes. Congress-
man Fuller, Register Egner, Mr.. George
Peters, Judge Gould, Judge McCarter,
Judge Meekcr, and scores of the best
known citizens of Essex county.
A DECLARATION.
Soon after O'Clock Major Samuel Klotz
called the meeting to order, and Alderman
James Smith, Jr.. was elected chairman.
Mr.. Smith made brief speech. After the
list OF vice. presidents and secretaries was
read, Colonel Zulick read declaration
which was heartily endorsed. 1t was as
follows:
We, the Democratic voters OF Essex
county, assembled in maSS-meeting, make
this brief statement OF our purposes and
opinions:
First. We approve and support the de-
claratlOn OF principles set forth by the
Democratic Convention at Chicago as q
clear exposition. in what il affirms. OF a
policy desired by all lovers OF good and
wise government, hamoniZing with the
nature OF our institutions and the habits OF
our people; and as a just arraignment, in
what II dcnOunces, OF the party in power,
whose administration OF Federal affairs has
iostered extravaganza, engendered corrup-
ton, retarded progress. crippled trade and
manufactures, lowered the wages OF indus
try, and built up colossal fortunes for the
few TO the injury Of the many.
Second. We endorse and ratify the NOM
nations OF Grover Cleveland and Thomas
A. Hendricks for President and Wee
President Of the United States. as candi-
dates o. unsullied private character and UNI
stained public record, whose lives pro-
claim their Lonor. courage, and capacity,
and who are committed to pure and Wig
orouS administration OF foreign and domeS-
tic affairs; to a careful bu, thorough rev.
enue reform; to faithful and efficient
civil service: ID a real and not deceptive
protection to the laborer, whether skilled
or unskilled, aud to a speedy return to the
wise measures and reputable methods OF
the founders OF the republic.
GOVERNOR ABBETr's SPEECH.
Governor Albeit then addressed the
grca. audience. He said:
eilow-Citizens,-I am heart and soul
for Cleveland and Hendricks. There are
presented TO the people at this time two
,ndidates. Why is il that some OF the
purest and ablest men OF the Republican
party are in open revolt against Blaine and
Logan. 1t Is because they think Mr..
Blaine is unfit to be President OF the
United States. In the Mullgan letters he
desires that his name shall be kept silent.
Grover Cleveland never wrote letter with
such thing in it. Eminent. pure, and
able Republicans declare tnat the Repnbli.
can party could not stand four years OF
Mr.. Blaine. This is an extraordinary
thing in the opening of Il political CAM
paign.
GOVERNOR CLEVELAND AND TIE WORKING
MEN.
To try and counteract this movement,
the Blaine people have started the cry that
Grover Cleveland Is not friendly TO the
working people. Here in nv own State |
feel privileged to speak freely. feel that
| may say that here the Democratic party
has proved itself the friend OF labOr-has
done this by acts and deeds, not words
and here declare that nowhere is there
truer or better friend OF the laboring
masses than Grover Cleveland. Ii |
thought otherwise, would not speak for
him.
BLAINE AND LABOR.
And now, what has the Republican
party done--what has Blaine done for Ia
borY You cannot recall single thing
James g.. Blaine has done during his
whole life for the cause Of labor or the
cause Of pure government and honest adj
ministration. Why did the Democrats
nominate Cleveland and Hendricks? Be
cause they are in favor OF reform and OF
trusting the government to pure and able
hands-such hands as those OF him who
was the reform Sheriff and the reform
Mayor OF Buffalo, and is the reform Cover
nor Of New York.
Governor Albeit went on to show that
il would be dangerous 10 entrust the Gov
eminent In ,he hands OF Blaine because OF
two facts-that he was bold, keen, able, aud
inscriptions. Cleveland, on the contrary,
was not only safe, but clean and able.
Blaine, when President Garfield was sick.
was the virtual ruler. What did he do then
for the naturaized foreigners! Absolutely
hVtbibN' hpONC aut NC ouu All Otnti COu-
siderat'ons in this hour is: Shall honesty
or dishonesty rule the American people?
] believe the people viii answer it rightly
in November.
The Governor retired amid loud ap.
plause. Acknowledgement Stockton fol-
lowed in an able and eloquent address, In
which be emphasized all that the preceding
speaker had said. The meeting broke up
with loud cheers for Cleveland and Hem
dricks. The meeting is accepted as har-
binger OF great victory for the reform
Governor In New Jersey this fall.
DEMOCRATS JuBILANr OVER TIE OUTLOOK FOR
CARRYING Tue STATE.
ATrenton special says: Senator McPher-
sons resignation as chairman and also as
member OF the Democratic State Commit
tee having been accepted, Secretary-of-State
Kelsey has been appointed 10 oil the va
cancy, and Rufus Blodgett, OF Ocean
county, has been selected as chairman.
These appointments give satisfaction to
the party and mean the prosecution Of a
vigorous presidential campaign. Mr.. Kel.
sey's record a. an able and astute politician
Is well known, aud bis appointment, there
fore, Il considered tower OF strength.
Ex-Congressman Hardenburg, who some
time ago resigned his place on the commit.
tee. has reconsidered his action by con-
senting 10 serve. The comm lttee win meet
In Jersey City on Thursday. when they
will Issue call for State Convention to
choose the electoral ticket.
The diSafecffou toward the UeDubllean