The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-10-30
UNITED FOR VICTORY.
Biggest Political Meeting Ever Held
in HobOken.

Odd Fellows Hall, Hoboken, was
packed last night with enthusiastic Dem
ocrats. 1t was by far the biggest meet
ing ever held in that Democratic strong
hold. Long before the time set by the
committee, the streets in the vicinity
were thronged and the streets were ablaze
with fireworks aud bombs.
In front of the Michael J. Coyls AS
sociation's head quarters there was q
band of music playing lively airs. The
rooms of the Hoboken Independent
Pioneers on Washington street was also
full of activity, and the Cornelius J.
Tahen and William E. Fention Associa-
tion were forming In line At eight
O'Clock the procession of the association
moved with the Coyles In the van. AT
the head of the procession marched the
standard bearers. Michael j. Coyle, Cor
neiins ). Tahen and James 2. Laverty.
The parade moved down to Grove street,
where iG was to meet the McLaugblins,
two hundred strong. and escort them to
the hall.
In the meantime Mayor Stanton had
opened the meeting at the hall City
ant Collector of Revenue Robert II. AL
berts were appointed secretaries and ex-
Judge Skinner of HacBensack was intro-
duced.
While Mr.. Skinner was expounding the
principles of Democracy the sound of
hall marched the McLaughlins. At the
head were County Clerk Dennis +. Nc
Laughlin. Police Commissioner Feeney,
Justice O'Donnell, Assembiyman Mad
den and Fire Commissioner John III.
Brown.
After Judge Skinner had concluded his
speech, Robert s. Hudspeth. the Demo-
cratic candidate for State Senator, was
introduced. He received an ovation.
II have often heard" Mr.. Hudspeth
began, ''that the City of Hoboken was
the citadel of the Democracy of the State
OF New Jersey. If ever had any doubts
about it they are certainly dispelled by
this magnificent outpouring OF Democrats
tonight. 1t is meet and proper that the
people of community should find time
to attend meetings of this kind, for it is
the duty of every patriotic citizen to
spare few moments from business to
consider matters, which appertain to not
only the State, but the county and even
the city. aye, even the ward in which they
live. All of us desire the best govern
ment obtainable. We are here tonight
to follow in the footsteps of those grand
and. glorious exponents of Democracy.
Jackson. jefferson and Tiiden, fcheersl
whose cardinal principle is that the peo-
ple rule in this land. The principle came
TO us when the battle of Bunker Hill was
fought, and it is as clear to US today as it
was then.
"Our opponents make no issue. The
thorough organization of the Democra ic
party in this county frightens them. We
have the Mclaughlin, the ONeill and
and here IN Hoboken you have Coyle's
celebrated 400, the Hoboken independent
Pioneers and the Cornelius j. Tahen AS
sociation. think hat the Republicans
are a little confused at the outlook and
do not wonder at their Generalization"
Mr.. Hudspeth eulogized Governor
Abbett's administration, after which
Assem- blymeE Coyle and Taheu. Surro-
gate O'Neil and Director Bruggemann
were introduced and heartily cheered.
SENATOR EDWARDS SPEAKS.
The next speaker was ex-senator VIM.
D. Edwards Mr.. Edwards speech was
the event of the evening. He captured
the audience completely, and when he
concluded he received a perfect ovation.
Among other things Mr.. Edwards said:-
Until / reached Hoboken tonight
thought perhaps that this was an off
year in politics, but after forcing my way
through the crowd on the street aud
struggling in the hall to get to the plat
form. / am led to believe that in Hoboken
at least this is not an off year.
1.-THE Democratic party is limited in this
campaign. We are now throwing out our
skirmish lines for the great battle which
is to be fought next year, when the land
will resound from Maine to Texas with
eminent speakers, expounding Demo-
cratic principles and the great American
people will listen.
"The State of New Jersey, faithful al
ways to Democracy. is today the
cynosure of the Union. All eyes are look
lug at you. AS the people look at New
jersey. so do they look at that Gibraltar
of Democracy. Hudson County, and the
citadel of that Gibraltar, the thriving city
of Hoboken.
"The Democratic speakers are always
ready to discuss issues. Our Republican
friends tells us to discuss State issues,
and not tell how Gar Reed aud his
coherts went flying down the tLboggan
of fate. We will not discuss National
issues.
"The Republicans charge us with NAL
feasauce and extravagance Let us read
the record. A great many of you are pay
ing taxes. About once year you get a