The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-06-29
DEMOCRATIC HARMONY.
Allan L. McDermott Discusses the
Relations Among the
Leaders.


yesterday about the condition Of the
Democratic party IN the State. In his be-
lief the party was never stronger nor
more united. His attention was called
to the newspaper lie about a disagree
ment between James Smith, Jr., and
Governor Albeit.
Governor Albeit and Mr.. Smith are
on the best Of terms" said he.
"0nly the other day Mr.. Smith, 10 the
course OF a political conversation, In
formed me that his friendship for Gov
ALBEIT was never 80 strong as now. He
declared that he was not a candidates for
the United States SenaforshiD. but
for that Office and would aid him in
attaining his ambition Mr.. Smith fur
ther stated that he was much annoyed BY
the stories Of his candidacy for the Sen
atorship and his falling out with the
Governor, and had told inqulrine repor:-
ers that there was not the slightest foun-
dation for them. No, Gov. Albeit and
Mr. Smith have not quarrelled politically
as our Republican friends would have
people believe, but are working together
Tor the best interests of the Democratic
party.
ROSS AND PIDCocK.
"The same friendly relations exist be-
tween the Governor aud ex-Con Qressmen
Ross and Pidcock. These gentlemen are
not opposing Governor Abbett's politica-
aspirations, as has been stated, bue
are aiding all they know how TO furl
perfect harmony exists in the Democra-
tic party, and nothing Is surer than
that Governor Albeit will succeed
Rufus Blodgett in the United States
Senate. There are no indications of any
possible opposition to the Governors
L
atorship TO be submitted 10 the people of
the State Gov. Albeit, in my opinion,
would receive 90 per cent. OF the Demo-
cratic vote. There can be no question Of
his popularity, aud that he is the almost
unanimous choice Of the party for the
highest office In the gift of the State there
is not the slightest doubt
WERTs's CHANCES.
What truth is there In the statement
that Governor Albeit has promised the
Gubernatorial nomination to Senator
Wertsf''
mot any as far as know. Neither is
there any truth In the report thar a confer
ence has been held and Gubernatorial
candidate agreed upon. / can state au-
thoritattvely that no man has been slated
for the Governorship. IL is almost too
early to discuss Guberuatorial pans"
Mr.. McDermott was strong in bis denial
OF statements that Governor ALBEIT
caused the last Legislature to enact laws
creating positions so that be might
strengthen himself politically by giving
his supporters fat offices.
"Now. let's see wnat Offices, or sine
cures. as the Republican pres will have
it, were created A law was enacted
providing for the appointment OF
Commissioner Of Insurance. This is
an Office which exists in every State
in the Union It is absolutely neces-
sary for the protection OF every person
who holds a life or fire policy. The Com
missioner has no sinecure, His duties
will keep him busy twelve hours every
day in the year if he doesn't want to run
behind.
TAX REFORM
"a Board of Tax Review was created.
This Is in the line OF tax reform that has
been demanded by every party platform
In the State for the last ten years. 1t is
one of the greatest blessings ever given
by the Legislature to the State.
"a Chief of State Police was another OF
the offices created. / think the movement
for this Office had its origin in the riots
in Ocean county and the distur b
at the Clark Thread Mills in Ksarny.
When local authorities ind them
selves unable to cope with riots or dis
turbances OF a serious character il
has been the custom to call out the
militia. The result has been collisions
DeLWecu Il&klttit duQ tul blb ooS
OF firearms generally followed. IN many
instances misguided or innocent people
were killed. The progress of civilization
demands iu every State that means should
be devised to aid the local police in sup.
pressing disturbances without resorting
to bullets and bayonets.
.sThe Legislature, it seems to me, tax
ing everything Into consideration. was
certainly justified in making these offices
These are about all the State offices that
were created.
Many municipal officers were created,
but the Legislature left it entirely at the
option or the local authorities whether
they should te filled or not.
'sihe Democratic party has no apology
to make. 1t stands on its record and ap-
proves of the administration given the
people of the State oY its leader. Cover
nor Albeit"