Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-12-28
Io1rr pRmooRArIo caucus.

DriscOn RenOminased For Corpora
tIOn COunseI-He Invites the DEM
ocFatic Aldermen and Council
men 80 Sup with HIm-Edvard HI.
CahfIl RenOminated by Acclima-
GIOn.
Previous to the joint caucus of the Demo-
cratic aldermen and counciImen last night,
the Democratic councilmen had a caucus.
James T. Moran acted as chairman. Ter
renee B. Kelly was quickly nominated for
the presidency of the board, while George
W. Bromley got the place of representative
on the board of finance. David O'Donnell
was honored by being put forward for page.
j. B. Martin was appointed the caucus COM
mittee for 1889.
Immediately afterward the joint caucus
was held Alderman MeGann was chosen
chairman and James T. Moran secretary.
Alderman Keiner offered the following
resolution:
Resolved, That If in any ballot taken by the
any nominee of the caucus shall fail to receive the
vote of each member Of said caucus. then the mem
bers Of the caucus shall bs released from all obga-
ton vote for any nominee of said caucus there
after to be voted for.
It was put to a vote and lost.
Councilman Martia offered resolution to
the effect that the regular nominee of the
caucus receive the answering loyalty of the
party members.
Councilman Moran said he must oppose the
resolution, as he thought his sense of honor
was enough to have him support the nomi-
nees of the caucus.
Councilman Martin then remarked that
there would have been no need of the resolu-
ton if the esprit of revolt had not shown
itself at the very outset.
Alderman Kleiner said there was no spirit
of revolt There was no need of this last
resolution, and he had never known of but
once when q Democratic joint caucus passed
such one. When the boards met at that
time others did just as they pleased,
although they had voted to stand firm, while
he was morally bound to support the nomi-
nees. He didn't want to be in the same po-
sition again.
Alderman Kent quickly arose and in
placable sort of way, but with searching
glance at Alderman Kleiner, made Demos
thenic speech, with the gestures left ont. In
the course of his remarks he said: caro- we
not Democratsl Several laughed We have
been elected by Democratic constituency
and should uphold their principles. I am in
doubt, should anyone come In here now, II
he would think we were Democrats. What
is this we hear on the street corners? L. it
not that one of these fine evenings there will
be bolti Are not those who bolted and
refused to come into the aldermanic caucus
encircled in q halo of suspicion4"
This last thrust made Mr.. Kleiner get up
and retort that possibly his friend meant
those who were not present at this meeting.
Councilman Martins resolution was tabled.
The names of g. 7. Driscoll and Henry
Stoddard were presented for corporation
counsel. The formal ballot stood: Driseoll
IA, Stodderd 4, j. D. Plunkett A, TT. Fox 1,
blank 1.
Mr. Driscoll was then unanimously nomi-
mated.
For assistant city clerk Edward 81. Cahill
| the present incumbent of that Office. was
nominated by reclamation. Mr.. Cahill has
| for two years been a faithful and efficient
clerk, and this action on the part of the eau
| Gus showed that his work was appreciated.
Mr.. Drisooll evidently thought he had his
/ wires laid SO well that there was no question
about his nomination, SO before the caucus
| he asked Councilman Asher to invite all
/ present on his behalf to meet and sup with
| him at Heubleins, and Councilman Asher did