The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-10-16
O'NEILLS MAKE A Noise.
All the Candidates In
dorsed With Hearty
Cheers.
HARMONY PRESAGES SUCCESS.
Speeches Made By Congressman
Mcdonald. Senator Hndspetb,
AssemblYman 0'Neill
and Others,

custom OF nOlQlnQ D rutlHcallou mecsius.
Inasmuch as the occasion was the formal
opening of the Associations new home,
no expense was spared in the matter OF
decoration. BY half past eight o'clock
the big assembly room was crowded and
the scene was inspiring. Great wide
bands of vari-colored bunting festooned
the ceiling. The four chandeliers were
entwined with smilax, and about the
stage tall and graceful ferns and potted
plants loomed up to view. The wall in
the rear Of the rostrum was covered with
satin banners and flags and further orna-
mented with armor and gilt monograms.
The exterior of the building was also
decorated and the stairway leading to
the assembly room was lined with flags
woven into various designs.
There were lots of good speakers pres
ent and any amount OF professional mus-
cal and literary talent to intersperSe the
speeches. Refreshments, too, were
served free. The O'Neills never DO any
thing by halves.
In the absence of President John Edel-
stein, ex-President James q. Clarke pre-
sided. On the stage We're seated Stan
dard Bearer P. II. O'Neill Congressman
E. F. Mcdonald. Mayor Cleveland.
Robert s. Hudspeth, George A. Heany,
John e. Dunno and President Louis
Bohmrich, Of the Dunno Association;
Large Bruggemann, Norman l.. Rowe,
Vice President Thomas Quirk and Peter
Christie, of the Newark Police Depart
ment.
The speeches were listened to with
marked attention and the speakers were
frequently interrupted with applause.
Nor were the music and humor of the
entertainment bureau any the less en-
joyed. The Murray brothers in their music
specialities, the Cecilian Quartette,
Thomas Ballentyne. William Rochester.
late of the McCau1 Opera Company, and
Thomas Casey We'd with each other in
their efforts to amuse. Mr.. Casey sang
his old popular song, the ''Tarrier's
Diill," and was encored three times.
The meeting did not break up until mid
night.
THE SPEAKERS OF THE EVENING.
Mr.. Hudspeth declared in his speech
that the Republicans are attempting to
evade the issues OF the present campaign.
He reviewed the history of 1wrongs
saddled upon the city by the Repub-
loan party prior to 1870 and subsequent
Republican legislation which took from
the Democratic voter his rights as a
citizen and piled up an enormous debt
from which the city has scarcely re-
covered. Every reference to Governor
Abbett's name was received with cheers.
The standard bearer was the next
speaker. He had q few words to say
relative to his candidacy for legislative
honors. His appearance was hailed with
considerable applause.
''To those who know me-" he said; II
need no introduction. Those who don't
know me nope some day to become bet
ter acquainted with. This association, of
which [ have the honor to be the standard
bearer, was organized but few years
ago. 1t was started in an off-hand way.
But it grew until 1t has now become q
big branch OF the Democratic party OF the
city, the county, the State and the nation.
We try to bring all kinds of Democrats
together and we don't mind taking in a
few Republicans"
Congressman Mcdonald said;-"It is a
pleasure and privilege TO be at this
meeting. 1t Is no ordinary gathering. 1t
augurs well fer the future success OF the
party Democracy in an OF year to such a
gathering. We are here for the purpose
Of ratifying the nominations of the Dem
ocracy. I am satisfied that Hudson
county Democracy never presented a
stronger and bolder front than it does to-
day. and stronger ticket was never pre-
ocratic County Convention a week ago
today. unanimously and without appar-
ent strife"
THE LOCAL CANDIDATES.
AS to the merits of the various candi-
dates the eloquent Congressman declared
that one year to fill out the unexpirsd
term of State Senator meant four years
more for Mr.. Hudspetn. He has
been your Speaker of the House OF
Assembly," he said. HE has dis
charged his duty to the Democracy of the
State. The Republican nomination has
gone begging. or one one thing you may
be sure, he will never be unseated."
AS to the Surrogate. Mr.. Mcdonald re-
called the past services of Mr.. James II.
O'Neil and those of his father before him
in the same Office. His services entitle
him to the support. not only of Democrats,
but of all reputable citizens irrespective
of party. AS to the Assembly candidates
we are gazing to elect ten If not the entire
eleven A United States Senator Is to be
elected to succeed Rufus Blodgett. He'll
come from the banner district of Hudson,
and his name Is Leon Albeit" Deafen-
ing cheersl. Mr.. Mcdonald alluded to the
fight in Newark and the triumph of
Democracy. "The same fight" he said,
''is to be waged here in Jersey City. The
Republicans dare not come out boldly
and fight. but they're fighting all the
same. Let us show example to other
counties in the line of organization. Let
us show the full vote of the Hudson
Democracy and victory overwhelming
and crushing" [Applausel.