The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-10-11
Judge of game-cOcks in the State of New
THE STANDARD BEARER.

THE STANDARD BEARER.
The audience fairly went wild when
Leon Albeit arose to have his say: Such
cheering stamping of feet and clapping
of hands, andl waving of hats was sight
that animated the old warehouses on the
platform. 1t was like q series of whirl-
Winds
When the tumult had subsided, Mr..
Albeit began. He regretted that the
late hour forbade discussion of all the
issues of the campaign He was glad to
see such a magnificent gathering. 1t was
a fitting tribute to the excellent work OF
the Democratic clubs throughout the
State. Their work was of that nature
that appealed to the young, andSwhile the
party hadn't millions with which to pur-
chase blocks OF fives," its thorough
mode of organization would make the
fires blaze in every portion of the State
in the efforts to secure honest elections.
1t meant that when the time for action
came the party would not advance as q
disorganized mob, but with a thoroughly
organized body it would make direct
charge upon the enemy.
There are some people," said Mr.
Albeit, swho believe it wise to let the
enemy think you're not going to do any
thing; then pop out at the last moment
and seize him-a still hunt. as it were.
Well, Pm willing to do that, provided
he'll keep quiet too. But the people of
this State like to hear vital issues dis
cussed in meetings and in the press. L
don't want any still hunt. l want the
Republican party to do the best it can. l
want it's leaders to speak out their senti-
ments. / shall speak mine and leave the
verdict to the people of the State.
STRAIGHT FROM THE SHOULDER.
81 confess my opponent has the advan-
tage of me in this one respect-he has no
civil record whatever, and his party can
not let the people know where ne stands
upon the questions of vital Importance to
the people of this Commonwealth. AS to
his war record | would not raise my
voice but in praise of any veteran en-
gagged in that mighty struggle twenty
five years ago. There were no Democrats,
no Republicans; they were all Union
soldiers. But when Republican veteran
him he ought to be able to say AIN free
from political opinion, especially so when
another veteran is at stake. There is no
reason why Democratic veteran should
vote for him so intensely Is he Republican.
HE was present when a man named
Sewell denounced as traitors all the
Democrats in the country, and he sat
there and silently listened to that ma
licious slander. He had a chance there to
show that his love of the old vets was
superior to his love of party. Where was
McClelland? Tremendous applause.] A
Democratic veteran asked General Grubb
to vote for him. His answer was:-'You
are very good man, but Pm Republi-
can He's thrilling and throbbing with
Republicanism, according to his own ac-
count-and nothing else. appeal to the
Grand Army men If, under my admins
tration, / did not show them every
favor"
A WORD ABOUT GRIGGs.
In touching upon the subject of taxa
tion, the Ex-Governor handled Mr.. Griggs
without gloves. He made speech .
which he crammed more falsifications
than any other Republican attorney has
done in a long while, and no one else
would attempt such a task but Jim SEQ
will, of Camden.
''ff the Republican party wanted equal
taxation, and such bill was introduced,
why didn't it passG Who whispered into
in control of both Senate and House, a
Democratic Governor couldn't stop it.
s'They had either to give the people re-
lief finally or go back and fight a cam
paign in the face of an indignant public.
There isn't man in the State but
knows Senator Gardner is always on the
side of the railroad in all bills in their be-
half. and Mr.. Griggs is sort of me too.
They're pair of railroad twins. When
they were forced to do something in this
matter for the relief of the people they
made the law as light as possible to
pacify the agricultural committees.
"But in the municipalities was it equal
taxation? Not muchl They exempted
railroad beds. water ways, ETC., of taxes
a statement here showing just how much
Essex county loses by the amendment to
the original bill put thereto by these rail
way lines"
The statement was read in detail. 1t
showed a total of over 5000, 900 worth OF
tangible property exempt from taxation.
"When Mr.. Griggs comes to you prating
about the relief in this matter afforded
by the Republican party, just ask him
this question:-'Why did you rob us OF
three millions of dollars of tex money?"
THE GRUBB STRADDLE.
Mr. Albeit indulged in rare bit of
sarcasm in his allusion to the Republicans
sending German delegates to speak to the
German element about the party's protest
against local option.
s'They will carry theprotest, 'said he, sin
one pocket and the proceedings of the
convention in the other until they stand
under the party lash. To the people OF
South Jersey they say one thing, to the
people of Essex they say another. The
Republican party has sunk very low in
deed in this matter. The standard bearer
1dS Uu6 lOUO III AOOltu OcIooy, UliC uUuel
in Essex. If he stretches much further
he'll split"
Mr.. lAbbett further pledged himself to
use his efforts to secure pure and secret
ballot. to stand by the declaration OF
principles as expressed in the Democratic
national and State platforms. In clos
ing he said 81 have always kept my
pledges and the people are going to elect
me again tremendous cheering and cries
of you betrl by such majority as will
make the Republicans be honest in thei1
platform"