The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1886-10-17
LAST NIGHTS BIG MEETING.
TIE P4H0NI4 RINK OYER CROWDED
WITH DEMOCRATS.

Governor Albeit Fresides, and 80 Bab,'
Green aInkes Hts Debut in Hudson
Counsy-Cnarlie Winfeld Makes "a
Funny speech-The Other Candidates
Promptly at 730 o'clock last night a
cannon boomed and the people of this city
were notified that the Pavonia Rink was
prepared 10 receive all men DESTROYS of rat
flying the Democratic nominations. The
report of the cannon was followed by
others, and sky rockets and red lights
guided the people to the place. Almost as
soon as the doors were opened men eager
~ sought seats and remained there pa
tiently until the meeting was open
ed. Ex-sheriff Cronan had charge
of the arrangem ents of the
hail. q nder his supervision bunting was
lib orally hung in front of the platform and
around it. Above the platform was the
music stand. This also was decorated
with stars and stripes, and caused pleas
ing effect to the audience
The ratification was given under the
auspices IL the Hudson County Demo-
cratic club.
TEe club in body, early in the evening
went to Taylor's hotel where they met the
Democratic candidate for Governor,
Robert S. Green, who was escorted by
Governor Leon Albeit and Hon. Allan
L. McDermott, the president of the club,
County Clerk Dennis Mclaughlin,
Finance Commissioner John Edlestsin,
Alderman Robert Davis and Hon. Patrick
Sheran. The COO nittee of arrangements
received the gubefnatorial candidate, ex-
changed greetings and escorted him ana
the Governor in a carriage. The
club in body entered other
coaches, and headed by band
proceeded to the rink. On the way cheers
were frequently heard, and On nearly
every avenue groups stood awaiting the
next and the present governor. Hats
were waved and enthusiasm extended all
along the line With the carriages
marched the Fifth District Democratic
Club, and the Green and McAdoo Climbs
OF the First and Second Precincts of the
Second District. At s. 40 Mr.. McDermott
catered the hall amid applause, and walk
ing to the platform said that he babe all
welcome to meet the next Democratic
Governor.
1--WE meet tonight" he said, ssfsr the
purpose of ratifying the action of Ii Con-
ventlon In nominating a candidate for
Governor. Two years ago he was elected
to the halls of Congress, and he did it 80
well that the Democracy of New Jersey
proposes to ask him to preside for three
years as the executive officer of this State"
The speaker was at this me-
ment intercepted by the entrance
of the Hudson County Democratic Club.
When Messrs. McAdoo, Edwards and
O'Neil entered the hall, some one in the
hail offered "three cheers for McAdoe, :"
which were given with will
Mr.. McDsrmott introduced when the
applause was concluded, Governor Albeit
as chairman of the meeting.
The Governor said he would not discuss
the issues of the day but would act as
presiding officer. He said that he did he
leve that before election day the Dems-
cratic party would be a unit, and that ne
true Democrat would stand in the way.
When he saw the Democrats of New York
nominate Abram s. Hewitt. fer mayor,
(hisses) know that Democrats mean to
carry thu banner. Robert Stockton
Green represents the principal of equal
taxation and has done SO since 1875. In
Congress- he fought for equalization of
taxes and fought against special laws.
81 defy any Republican" exclaimed the
Governor, "to place his hand on any law
which received his vote that is not in SYM
pathv with the laborins movement"
Mark Curlsy. the Assistant secretary of
the State Committee, was elected Secre-
tary of the Meeting. After reading list
of Vice Presidents, the Secretary resumed
his seat.
On the plotform, besides the candidates
and speakers, were State Committeeman
John Edelstein, Register George B. Fell
der, and County Clerk Mclaughlin. In
the seats near the platform were q number
of prominent party men.
The Governor then introduced the Dem
ocratic candidate for Governor, Robert s.
Green. He s. id:
"Th6 people of New Jersey are brought
again face to face with their rights. The
right of the people to make their laws
is an imperative one. One Of the most i'm
portant results of the present election is
that Of equal taxation. In 1875 an act was
adopted that made all taxes equal, and said
that man or corporation should pay equal
~. 1t was the principle of equality and
Justice. This law has been in effect to
and through the administration of Lesn
Albeit. The Republican party should be
censured for not carrying out this law.
When they met in convention few days
ago, what did they say? why, that the
property should be assessed according to
uniform rules. By this it is shown that
they did as they have always done, neg
lected their duty. What reason have we
to believe that they will aot continue to
neglect that dutyl
The speaker ne 1t referred to the fac
that, although Governor Albeit had mad
demand for eqaal taxatisn, in his inaugu-
raj address, and had used every effort TO
have his demand carried into effect, he
had been compelled to sign bill which,
though not rs broad as his idea of the SUBJ
ject, was long stride in the right direc-
ton.
"Ths REFORM" no exclaimed. s. in this
respect inaugurated by Governor Albeit,
am in honor bound to follow. and promise
the people of tho State, If elected, to de
what can to see that it is followed"
He them went on 70 say that the position