Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-11
LEON ALBEIT IT is.
Unanimously Nom mated for Gov
ernor Of New Jersey.
STATE DEMOCRATIC CONvENTToN.

No Other Candidate Was Presented to
the convenslon--The Platform Reae.
nrma the Utterancas og Previous Years
and Condemns the Discrimination oe
Common Carriers
TRENTON. Sept. 1.-THE Democratic
state convention here yesterday nomi-
mated lem Albeit for governor with
one accord, and the only inharmonious
element was the rival Hudson county
delegations. Fred c. Marsh. of Union,
was introduced as temporary chairman.
MIR. Marsh is young man and made 4
brilliant record in the assembly last
winter.
There were 81 delegates present and
900 votes necessary to choice.
Inc hudson county contest was re-
ferred TO the credentials committee.
The usual committees having been ap-
pointed recess was taken. After re-.
sess the committee on resolutions re-
ported the following platform, which
was adopted:
The Platform.
Reaffirming on all national issues the
st. Louis platform of 1888, and all state
issues the last Democratic platform; in
dorslng Governor Green's administra-
ton; declaring that the result Of the
last national election showed plurality
OF the people to be in favor of the DEM
ocratlc administration, and that tha Re-
puolican success was won by corrupt use
of money; .denouncing bribery and
urging elective reform; condemnin0
trusts; calling for more equal taxation.
The reform in taxation. Saws the Mat.
form, should follow the lines laid down
In Governor Abbett's inaugural address
Oh SIX years ago. The attempt of the
Republican legislature to choose a gem
eral state tax is denounced as extrava.
CANT and as intended to undulv relieve
corporations from their share of public
burdens. The law regulating employ
ment of children should be strictly en-
forced.
Discrimination by Common Carriers.
The platform pledges the party to
educational and agricultural advance
ment. Common carriers should not be
allowed, in fixing rates of transporta-
tion through the state, to discriminate
against the citizens OF New Jersey.
Legislation to foster the interests Of
labor is pledged. Municipal expenditure
should be more carefully limited. Sc
crecy OF the ballot should be secured by
law.
The platform was adopted.
Werts E:ertad Permanent Chairman.
The committee on permanent orrani-
zation reported George S. Werts. OF
Morris county, for permanent chairman.
and he was chosen. In taking the chair
he made stirring speech, one of his
points being the danger to the country
from the Republican action in increas-
Ing the national debt. Secretaries and
vice presidents were chosen.
The committee on credentials reported
N favor of the regular delegation from
hudson and allowing the contestants
seats without a vote. The contestants
protested, but were refused a hearing
and withdrew. The Monmouth county
contest was similarly reported on. The
report was adopted.
Everybody for Albeit.
The counties were then called for
nominations for governor. Each county.
rom Atlantic to Warren, named Leon
Albeit. The principal nominating
speech for Mr.. Albeit was made by
Charles B. Winfield, of Hudson county.
Tno dwelt upon the candidates devo-
ion to the interests of the people and
lis efforts to relieve them from the
hraldom of the railroads.
When the roll call was completed Abb
1ett was nominated by acclamation
lmid great applause. A committee was
appointed 70 notify him; also COM
nlttee TO select state committee.
There were loud calls for Mr.. Albeit.
'ut he was not in the city.