New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-16
PART II.
OCT. l6, 1889.
TIE NEW JERSEY LEAGUE.
REPUBLICAN CLUBS IN CONVENTION IN
ELIZABETH
GENERAL CRUDE READS HIS LETTER OF 40
CEPTANCE-BUs OF THE MEETING
DONE WITH ENTHuSIAsM


The intelligent and goolooblng representatives, o.
100 Republican clubs of Ncw7JeIsey assembled In an
nusl convention at Elizabeth yesteiday, and stirred
The blood OF every ono0kcr by their enthusiasm bach
club sent from one to bali dozen delegates, and
Temple oIesa House made a bright appearance when
| President Wilbur 4. Mott called the convention 10
order at noon Mr. Mott Is young man OF energy,
decision and oratOrica powers. lie asked tho Rev.
NJ. l. Gates Of tio Park Methodist Episcopal Church,
to invoke blessing. Mr.. Gates prayed that the Re
publican parry should be helped IN its campaign
The convention then selected committees on reso-
buttons ana creden iai, aud took for lunch
General Grubb had meanwhile arrived in town. and
was received by cN-Congressman John Kean. ir, who
sewen, Congressman LsSba,h and oilers.
Upon the reascmbGg Of the convention. the following
from each Congressional District Isl District
a. D9 9 % OF IN iueh tnt Ptre' Mutsn-
Of MiddIeiex lvih Disirct.Joha james, Of warren;
VIZ via l. SMITH, T '" # Essex, 8. e'g yi
Dsiric~M B. CASEY Ccoiood ,' Of Hudson is5aSA AZ"
oSec To the Tsi Sao G u s sm on s S%
but the announcement OF the selection from HUDSON
| General Grub here entered the convention. and
the air and cheers that could be hear! blocks away
made the raiters ring again The CommItse on
with more cheers. II IS as follows:
The Republican Clubs Of New-Jcsey, in repre-
convention assembled heartily ndorse hs
| Convention In this platform the issues Of this
campaign are str9Dgy stated and the position Of the
Tho Republican party, in this campaign stands for
equal taxation, for strict control and resurrection Of
the liquor traffic. and for genuine ballot reform.
ocratc parry Trenton, last winter. viii long remain
warning 70 the people Of this state against again
In General Edward Burl Grubb the Republican
party presents to the peOple Of this state for their
| suffrage, a clean, clear.headed. honest man. 4
native and life long resident OF this state his name
Is cherished by az who admire LOYALTY AMI integrity.
We ask for him the sufrages Of all who IN SYM
pathy with the great reforms to which he stands com.
To the young men of the state mako N especial
| appeal General Crubb has never been an Office.
loyal men and be!tting their services our candidate
As the representative Of all that IS best and pro-
gesSKc In New-JelSry politics. Is beyond the control
people Of this STATE safe. wise aud honest Admins.
tratlon. IIuclstering politics unknown to him.
| unanimously pledges Itself
The convention then proceeded to the election Of
delegates - the National Convention Of Republican
Clubs et Chattanooga General Sewell state Treas
urer Tofcy, f. ~ Armstrong Major Hugh Adams, Mr..
| NcMastcrs and T. W. sanderson named Before
the ballot was taken. Mr.. Ssnderson
withdrew his and followed by
Meesrs. Armstrong and McMasters, General sewsll's
name was then also Withdrawn. and Messrs. Totfey,
and Adans we're elected By accianai3n The follow
AIcoi; lid John tiric5 john Penbr5ok: Iyih-i K.
carroll. Charles A. Reed; Xh-John ": Grlggs. j., L:
VIE Gardner william Murril william 4. Mott
was unanimously reelected president Of the state
League.
General Crubb then addressed the convention.
He said:
When you named me 70 lead You st the Trenton gs
t heW s Ge e a work M Sea Done and
done we'll. Its pleasure, Indeed to come here in
Of the hundreds and the phaalxes' and receive tbs
word 1a al! Is well When yGh on nominated nina ,5 me you
accepted If ! bad had any doubt Of any part
my full approval. some, however. have said that
there were many who had not head my assurance,
chairman of the state convention my views on slaIe
questions. I nave done 50, and propoe, to read
You 5era m' Ta, G sh and 'I s me- ed you
we are getting IN the hill: Great chcerng
General Grub then read the following letter:
Hon. J. Frank Fort cha rman of the Republican Com
Dear Sir: I wa, present at tie convention and there
eddy upon the platform then adopted; did NOT,
therefore deem it necessary to send aiierward any
take the opportunity which your letter affords to
express my views upon state .SsIcs. / have go
Opiniyns 10 conceal from The people. am most pro-
iOundly grateful for The honor conferred upon me Dy
the nomination. aud equally sensible OF the RESPONSE.
bilities 10 carries with IT,
To me, the aims, purposes and intentions of the Re-
publican party have always seemed 10 be those which
are honest and true, and best FOR an me people; III
| shall be elected Governor of this state, II would be
plies The questions at issue az his time in this state
adopted 10y the Convention and stand upon and IN
dorSs that platform unfe,ervedy. Two questions
bear most strongly upon public attention AZ this time.
namely: Ballot cfoin, how best to deal with the
evil Of intcmperancc.
As regards ballot reform. am heartily in favor Of
the measure known a, The Kane bill. which sup
ported by the Republican membcrs Of The senate and
features of the method Of voting known the Aus
kralian system Tl. any other Ike measure. with
PROVISIONS which will guarantee TO the citizen absolute
celom from influence dictat0n Of any kind in cast
Ing his vOte and viii also secure 70 the people OF This
state fair and honest count Shah nave my earnest
The question OF low best deal with the evil Of
ntempeiance is vial one in this state. The first
duty OF the citizen thi> subject Is personal and
relates to the selection Of candidates for the senate
executive approval. | tc'upy advanced posi-
ton on This subject, and while not in favor of
any measure which Iubic sentiment shall sustain
and which Will ,ecm and he best for the eradication Of
this evil, Will have my approval. | am well aware
that the laws under which greater equality of taxa
l ton was attained 9rlginaed with the Republican
ity before the law has always been Of the csrd
| ers Of taxation Of civil rights. The Constitution
IF the State declares the basis Of all laws for the
assessed for taxes under general laws and by uni
| TORN rules according 10 II, true value The conSii-
| swcaIs to support and maintain the Constitution.
must, II true man, OF necessity observe. | am in
harmony with this provision Of the Constitution on
Tie demand for the reorganization and simplih.
| cation of tn" courts of the cr'l procedure I'm this
state has public sentiment to support II. revers
/ and honor the memory Of the great iurists OF this
state, and most sincerely desire to sea
the judiciary maintain its past rec.
ord of absolute freedom from all sus.
pcOn Of party bias or political influence and would
be Guided by these prncpi In every appoint
mcnt which, II elected, 1t would be my duy TO make
Compulsory education IS part OF the progressive
legislation of the state
The most ample facilities should be given by
adequate provision being made for the housing Of
all children in the state Of school age. who may seeh
an entrance into our free public schools. The school
fund Of the state should De guarded with car TO
prevent its depletion. miSirccton mlsappropria-
ton In any way. and II should be foSterpl IN all ways
which viii enlarge II and increase its benefits 10 the
people.
The great host OF wage workers. who. by their
daily toll, add vastly 10 the material interests OF
onr STAT, have my narncst apprecIat0n and any lusS