Bridgeton pioneer., 1890-09-11

Salem Chairman, Charles H. Rich
mao; Vice President, A B. Shu'e;
Seer e'ary, J. F. Sinick son; Rules. Alb
rahaln G chran; Resolutions, D. Har-
ris Smith; Credentials, J. G, Ward;
Permanent Organization, J. d. Whit
aker.
Cape May-Chairman, E. G. Co'e;
Vice President, A. j. Tomlin; secre-
tary, Eugeoe Way; Rules, ]. G. P.
Smith; Resolutions. g. G. Godfrey;
Credentials, A. E Homes: Permanent
Organization, J. M. Chester
An effort was here made to effect an
adjournment until two O'Clock, but
this was voted down, and the commit
tee on permanent organization was
instructed to make q report in Is min
utes, until which time recess was
taken.
The Convention re-ass embed at 12 35
and the committee on permanent or
ganization reported in favor of the
temporary officers as the permanent
officers of the convention.
The committee on rules reported in
favor of the rules of the last conven-
tiop.
The committee on credentials re-
ported no contests.
The committee on resolutions offered
the following:
Resolved, That the Republicans of
the First Congressional district of New
Jersey, in convention assembled, re.
affirm their allegiance to the principles
laid down in the National Republican
convention held in the city of Chicago
in 1888.
Resolred, That we look with salts
faction upon the conse rative, wise and
prudent administration of President
Harrison and deem iJ eminently worthy
of the continued confidence of the
country.
Kesolred, That we heartily endorse
the principles of reciprocity as enu,ne-
rated in the amendment offered by the
Finance Committee of the U. s. Senate
to the Tariff measure now pending in
that body, and believe that in it is
contained the true theory of Tariff
Reform, and that by its adoption the
citiz ans of this country would reap
far reaching and lasting benefit.
Reso1red, That we are in hearty
sympathy with the current pension
leg Station and recommend to our rep
res>ntative this day nominated, that
he use hi1 best eff forts toward securing
the passage of the per diem service
peDelon bill.
Resolred, That we desire to express
our hearty approval of Speaker Reeds
action is adopting firm, yet parlia-
mentary measures to prevent Demo-
cratic minority in Congress from OBJ
sucting the transaction of public busi-
n ass.
RsS0lred, That we cordially endorse
the course of the Hon. Christopher A.
Bergen in general, and especially COM
mend his courageous action as men,
ber of the Committee on Elections as
worthy Of the highest praise.
When the roll of counties was called
for nomination for Congress, Judge E.
Amber Armstrong, in somewhat
lengthy speech, eulogistic of the pres.
enL member from his district, again
eSeuCeu tue name Oh tue f1Ou. ". a.
Bergen. The name of Mr.. Bergen was
received with rounds OF applause
Cape May county seconded the nom
ination of Mr.. Bergen.
Mr.. Nichols saw an opportunity to
air himself, and availed himself of it.
He started out by referring to his Post
Office trouble; told the Convention
what kind of u Republican he was "a
thing he never fails to DO wnen oppor-
tunity is sfforded,) and then made
quite u credlLable ll.tle speech endors-
ing Mr.. Bergen.
The nomination of Mr.. Bergen. was
then made by acc,amation.
Salem was selected as the next place
for holding the Convention.
The nominee, MIR. Bergen, was then
introduced, and he addressed the Con-
vention in an excellent speech. AT its
conclusion Congressman Butterworth,
of OHIO, was in reduced, and addressed
the Convention.