New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-05
EARNEST SUPPORT For Mr.. PERKINS
LIBERAL CONDEMN ALTON FOR oREsTEs oLEvR
LAND-THE MAYoRALTY CONTEST GROWS
HOT IN JERSEY CITY.

A meeting was held at the Oakland Avenue Rink. in
Jersey CITY, last night and further emphatic evidence
was afforded Of the deep dstrllst felt toward OrescS
Cleveland by the thoughtful portion Of
the population of that rins-ridden city.
There was no brass band and spread eagle
oratory but the audience paid the closest attention
throughout in spite of the discomfors caused by the
lack Of any artificial heat and the presence OF phe
nomcnally hard ard broken backed chairs. The meet
INK was. in fact. typical Of the remarkable canvass
that ; being made in behalf If George F. Perkins,
almost a. much interest being shown Is customary
even in Presidential campaigns Thomas ID. Mus
presided with Freebooter William q. Nelson as secrc
tsry. and almost every seat was occupied
Jane, Chapman began the speaking. and although
he has been life long Democrat, lie made vigorous
and effective address In opposition "a the continuance
of Democratic ringr in Jersey City. lie quoted
from various authorities as 10 the meaning OF the
term Democracy and said that while he believed
most thoroughly in government by the people. he
certainly did not believe in government OF Cleveland,
By Cleveland. and for Cleveland and the ring zap
plausc) lie then carefully reviewed the career {"
Mayor Cleveland showing his utter unfness for inc
Office which lie desires 10 I'LL for another term mo
tricky way in which the new charter foistcd upon
the city, with but three days notice 10 the people
before il was voted on. enough OF Itself, he
thought, exhibit the character Of the man, ana no
did not believe in giving further responsibilities 10
public servant who had once proven false 10 MS
He also paid nearly tribute 10 inc
of Mr. Perkins who he said. could be trusted To eve
a clean and honest administration.
Major L. X Pangborn spoke next. arrhgnlng mo
ring in the most bitter manner for making the name
of Jersey City a bywod for political corruption
throughout the entire Nation. lie did not himself
object 10 the new charter. for lie believed in giving
large powers to the Major. but he wanted the righs
sort OF a man at the head Of the city government
The chief Issue al present. he thought. was the al
n,inistcrnc Of a singing rebukc to the practice Oh
stualng ballot boxes. as done last fall.
II would have been willing TO vote for any one OF
, number of honest Democrats ] know. II they liad
pcen nominated By citizens movement Major
Pangborn added. and think all honest Democrats
ought 10 vote for Mr. Perkins. ! am a Republican'
and don't believe IN regular fusion tickets. but IN
crisi, like the present ii is the duty Of every homes
man 10 vote against the representative OF this gans
Of robbers. George F. Perkins has worked his way
ND from place al 81 a week TO the control OF large
business interests and his business career ~ thirty
years no one has ever brcathcd word against nus
! integrity (Applause.) II elected he will 20 into
once absolutely free from pledges. and Will appons
men because Of their persoha htness, ana VIII nola
them To strict accounabilitSs he VIII NOT apPon'
the sort of men, on the BoaId OF EducauOn ior ~
stance, who will sell second hand piano 10 the cE
for Use in The schools. at higher price than new
piano would cost daughter and applause
Major Pangborn also spoke Of the enormous numper
~ name, that have been illegally registered. ana ne
urr, Jealous work by honest citizens al the polls neu
Tuesday. ,,, H.. LA
| spoke, and the meeting broke up al iate hour'