The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-09-19
DOWN WITH THE RING.
Popular Indignation Aroused
Against Bob Davis Shriev-
atty Figurehead.
MCDONALD IS ALL RIGHT.
No Fusion on Cronan, But at Worst
the Jeffersonians Will Back
a Good Republican.

An important movement has been in
progress for nearly two weeks past in the
Hudson County Democratic Society.
which contemplates not only the purifica-
tion Of the party in this county from the
influences of the Davis Ring, but also the
reunion of the now hostile factions into
one compact body.
The Hudson County Democratic Society
embraces all elements of the party.
There are many members of the old
County Committee in its ranks, and there
are not a few Jeffersonian leaders. But
neither side has any special preponder-
ance or even influence. The great body
of the club is composed of Democrats on
principle and not for revenue-men who
have never sought office and who detest
factional politics. 1t is chiefly among
these that the present movement exists,
and they are moved to take part in it on
high public grounds.
To gain some clear idea of what was
contemplated, called on leading mem
Der of the society at his home last night.
He was not over communicative as to
what had been DONE Tomorrow" said
he, II my have some important news for
you; but it would be premature to speak
yet. There is very important move
ment on foot, and it may regenerate the
entire Democratic politics of this county
for years to come. That is all / can say
at present."
BAD INDEED
When broached remark, however
on the state of things which made such
movement necessary, my friend talked
more freely. Yes said he, things are
pretty badly shaped in this county justat
present. Our county committee is rot
ten ring Of heelers and gin mill keepers.
1t stinks in the nostrils OF. the people. 1t
has not a friend ora supporter outside
the ranks Of the ward heelers."
'The Jeffersonians, suggested.
"Well, who are they2 Mind I don't
want to be offensive to them. They have
some of the best Democrats in Hudson
county in their leadership. and have no
doubt they have some voting strength.
But they have no record"
"Stuhr," again interjected.
Nonsense" was the reply; sthat con-
temptible renegade gives them no record
lat least among Democrats. But don't
let us talk of him; there is no use making
bad blood. repeat the Jeffersonians
have not the record or the standing to
take the lead of the County democracy.
Next year, year after-well, can't tell
where they might land If things went on
as they were. But they are not in it now,
and we can't afford to wait for them.
BY we mean the citizens, the taxpay-
ers-yes, and I mean the Democratic
party, too, for tell you If we don't do
something pretty soon we're in bad
way"
HENCE THE MOVEMENT.
$50 the idea of the Democratic Society
is TO supply the standing which the Jeffer-
sonians lack, to take the lead in the anti
Ring movement
II should not put it just that way.
That would look as If we were going to
take up the Jefersonians and identify
ourselves with them. That Is not the
idea at all. We are not going to take up
anything except perhaps collection FOR
campaign expenses, and we will do most
of that among ourselyes-leglt1mate
expenses, of course. Neither ought the
movement in my Judgment, be called
anti-Ring or anti anything. We simply
ignore all the existing factions and call
on all good Democrats to follow for the
good of the party. We say to one side
If we say anythinR-you are not fit to
lead. You have been leading to ruin and
disgrace. We say to the other side, you
have not the. prestige to lead. We say to
both, we will lead. Follow
Pretty high pOsition" calculated.
"Oh, no. Every Democrat of any con-
sideration in the county, believe every
one--I may be mistaken and of course
xufc ,,f. nff "a fa 10 nj lod in,
our ranks. Why. Davis himself is mem
ber. If we take stand with anything
like unanimiry, who is there to oppose
us?'
well. what do you propose to dor"
Nominate candidates for Congress-
man and Sheriff, and endorse the best
Democratic Assembly candidate in every
district whether he be regular Jeffer-
sonian or independent"
M'DoNALD AND -
ssHaye you a slater"
Would you take Mcdonald for Con-
Il think we would. He is strong
popular candidate, a suitable man and an
honest man. Besides the party is in debt
TO him."
And McPhillipss"
s'Now, sir. are you guying mes Do you
think have nothing to do but talk non
sense with your
/ hastened to apologize. My friend re-
covered his temper and went on:--"No.
sir We want no Ring poodle on our
ticket If we nominate candidate for
Sheriff--as we will certainly do If we do
anything--he will be man. and no other
man's man. He will be Sheriff himself
when he is elected. He win not be
dummy, or a figure head, He will not be
owned or controlled by anyone. He will
exercise the functions of the office on his
own sole and undivided responsibility as
man, and he will put the entire emolu-
rnents of the Office III his own pocket.
divvy about him."
you mean that there would be about
Mr.. McPhlllipsY'
II say what say. and you may get any
meaning out of it that the words will
justify
"Well, who is your ideal candidate?n
- don't know. and IL did wouldn't
tell you tonight.