New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-21
NEWS FROM NEW-JERSEY.
JERSEY CITY.
OR MAYOR.
G. F. PERKINS NOMINATED FOR MAYOR
=. srroxc CANDIDATE NAMED WITH ENTHUsl
AsM BY THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
AN ATTEMPT TO REDEEM

Tho ponubicon City Convention to nominate
candidate for Mayor was held yesterday afternoon
On Reroen Hall. 1t composed OF representative
mon who seemed determined to nominate n c'I-
d;date who would command the votes OF 'he en-
qire Republican party and the independent cil-
gems who desire change in the administration
of the citys affairs. lSiOrc the convention ilc'
.,rous nomcs were mentioned There was IA gen
rral feeling of regret that Richard [. WaShpurh
determination that he would not accept the homl-
nation under any circumstances couid not De al
tered Ex-Mayor Collins, who was Thought 10
no tho next most available candidate. also de-
rlined TO have his name used, and sent a letter
70 that effect from Trenton where he was en-
raced in arguing case in court. The names
Of other candidates. Emil f.. Dat7, Frank D. Cole
Charles A Pfnrsen, Elijah 5. COwlcs and John
Reid were canvasscd and each had his 1rchds'
Some one finally suggested the name OF George
F. Perkins, and the suggestion created a poohi
which carried everything before It, In le"
minutes every delegate present favored Mr. lcr-
kins and the subsequent proceedings were mere
matter Of form. Emil +. DATE was selected for
chairman of the convention and Thomas McEW"h
secretary. is thcrc were no contests IL was ne
cided that a Committee on Credentials need not
be appointed. 4 Committee on RESOLUTIONS, con-
sistng of General Ramsey Major Paneborn, John
Moulds, WAS appointed and recess of ten MIN
utes taken 10 allow the committee to prepare re-
mort When the convention rcasscmblcd MAJOR
Pargbo.n read the report of the committee which
follows:
The Republicans jersey City in convention assem-
bled fully the urgent necessity for reform III te
adminis alton o, municipal affairs and with conachce
recommend our candidate Mayoaty TO the support
Of all citizens who desire reform and wish to express at
the polls their condemnation o. the recent fauD III
elections. We ask the active cooperation Of men Of all
parties efforts pure ballot and an honest
in,.cnt and economical rovcrnmcn Of the city.
Resolved That this convention views with indignation
The corrupt practices which have robbed the people or their
rights bsotboN and demand at the hands OF The
Legislative Executive branches Of the Government Of
tho State law which shall guarantee beyond all doubt
purity elections
Resolved That We view with unca,ncss ana alarm tho
10000 children in this city growing up in ignorance ana
vice for want OF proper accommodations That wa
believe the and in our city govern
nent could be stopped and stop put to the raids upon inc
rity treasury for increase q salaries and the creation OF
useless Offices would be sufficient means to rent or
erect a number OF snail buildings for the Of the
primary department Of schools and without any adj
dtiona tax upon the people. We also demand IN the
name OF Justice and IN interest and purity Of the
ballot that our city officials who exercise the power Of a
pointing officers shall appoint but honest
and reputable citizens to such Offices and We protest
against appointment election officers Of any Of those
persons whose Official actions at the last tectOh nave Oo
shown to have been dishonest.
As each resolution was read it was greeted with
applause, and the report of the committee was
enthusiastically adopted. .
Chairman Datz called for nominations Mr.
Reid arose and said he desired to name man VINO
is well known. man without STAN; man OF
She highest character, distinguished for his IN
4ecrity and business ability: church meu,,cf
md a Temperance man. George +. Perkins. llc
name was received with the greatest enthusiasm.
The nomination was seconded by William l.. VAN
derzee Major Pansborn. and other delegates. all
Of whom paid high tribute to Mr.. PcrAnss high
character.
At the suggestion Of Mr.. Reid the nomination
of Mr. Perkins was made by accamatlon, ana
enthusiastic cheers greeted the result. com
mittee was appointed To inform him. Some DIS
cusson was lad as TO the ACCESSIBILITY OF appoint
ing n committee Of citizens TO aid the Campaign
Committee which is composed of members OF the
City Executive Committee. Before any vote was
taken on il General Ramsey offered a motion to
adjourn. and it was adopted. 49,.
Mr. Perkins is considered n strong candlda'e
lie is a member of the firm of Goodwin Il Perkins.
paper merchants in Duanc-st.. New-lork, anu mas
accumulated large fortune. The only puDlc
Office he has held is member Of the Board OF
Education. and he took deep interest IN the
public schools. The general sentiment among
Republicans is that he can be elected.