The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-09-20
FORMAL NOTIFICATION.
Ex-Governor Albeit Hears
the Party'S Call Borne
by the Conventions
Committee.
HIS SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE.
A Manly, Dignified Attitude---The
Reception at the Ex-Governor's
Home.

Ex-Governor Leon Albeit has been Of
ficially notified of his nomination by ac-
clamation for Governor by the Demo
cratic Convention.
1he committee appointed to make the
official notification met in Taylor's Hotel
this morning.
At half-past one the committee had
completed it's secret business; and then
its members marched from the hotel to
Ex-Governor Abbett's house, on Sussex
place. Senator Werts led the procession.
The Ex-Governor received the commit
tee in the parlor of his residence. Senator
Werts, who had been made chairman OF
the committee, addressed Ex-Governor
Albeit.
I'VE are" he said, tthe committee ap-
pointed by the late Democratic Conven-
ton to inform you of ,your. nomination
for Governor That action of the conven-
tion was In obedience to popular demand.
The convention nominated you by accla-
nation, and it pleases me to tender you
the nomination on behalf of the Demo
cratic party of the State"
THE SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE.
Ev-Goveror Albeit faced the commit
tee, and in a brief speech accepted the
nomination. He was frequently inter
rupted by outbursts Of applause.
He said:-I am profoundly grateful to
the Democrats of the State who have ten
dered me the nomination. l have read
the declaration of principles. l accept
the nomination, and pledge unsweryine
fidelity to the PRINCIPLES laid down in the
declaration.
The manner in which the denomination
has come makes Inc profoundly sensible
of the responsibilities which / will have
to bear. In accepting the nomination, l
represent, and shall represent, if elected,
as think / shall be, the people in the
State, representing no faction but the in
tereStS of the commonwealth.
In the coming canvass have every rea-
son to believe that the struggle which is
to come is not one that might be SO severe
under other circumstances. But | am
not one who believes in sleeping during
battle, except on battle arms.
l will present clearly the principles of
the party, and try to convince the people
of the State that those principles are open
and honest.
A DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATURE.
1t is not only essential that there
should be Democratic Governor, but it
is Just as essential that he should have
the support of Democratic Legislature.
The canvass must be met by severe
work in every district. / shall take
pleasure in sending my letter of accept
anceto your committee. and shall treat
more at length on the declarations.
shall tell the people what will do if
elected Governor, and l shall remember
my Words when in office.
81 will not attempt to make any per-
sonal attack on the nominee of the other
party. want to fight on the principles
of the party If the other party will per-
NIT me to do so.
If, however, they force me into per-
sonal warfare, l will show them that
blows can be given as well as received.
We will fight the battle on the good
administration of State affairs, and will
appeal to every citizen who believes in
equal taxation.
EQUAL TAXATION.
Ex-Governor Abbett's reference to equal
taxation elected enthusiastic applause.
sIf," he continued, "the Democrats of
the State will do as / wish there will be
an aggressive canvass in every district.
We will leave the issue to the people, and
/ feel entire confidence in the result.
say / will be elected by the votes of the
people of the State"
Mr.. Albeit then informed the commit
tee that he would send letter accepting
the nomination. He invited the commit
tee to refreshments.
Senator Werts was chairman of the
committee and Assemblyman Michael
Barrett was secretary.