New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-27
WFRTs ACCEPTS THE NOMINATION.
HE AT LAST DECIDES THAT HE WANTS TO d

HE AT LAST DECIDES THAT HE WANTS TO b.
GoyERyOR-IIs LETTERS OF DECLINATIoN.
The deed IS done Judge George W. Wert', of
the New-Jersey Supreme Court has finally declared
that wants to be Governor He formally accepted
the Democratic nomination yesterday aller nhNIhs
considered the subject since September a. Ills
acceptance has pleased and dlSpleased others.
OF those who regret II. the largest number hve IN
Hudson County They had hoped that the judge
would keep his declaration made In three dlheiehl
letters that II the Convention nominated him he
would not accept the nomination. Not only did Judge
Werts make these written declarations, but he also
assured F. F. c. Young, president OF the First
National Bank and n personal friend. that he would
not be a candidate. and upon these assurances Mr.
Young entered the contest for the nomination. Dacheu
by nearly a solid delegation from Hudson Count! oh
september Judge werts caused to be published the
following correspondence:
Jersey City, September /, 1892
George T. werts.
Dear Judge: see by OF the papers, especially In
South Jersey that your friends still booming you or
tho Gubernatora nomination Many your friends here
favor the nomination OF Mr.. Edward F. e. young oil 'nis
city, committed themselves to his supper, upon
the idea that you were not a candidate "n"c No.
Of your attitude the matter think only Juso 'hs'
YOU should at this time make public declaration on
the subject. Yours truly,
WILLIAM D. EDWARDS.
Jersey City, September 2. 1892
William D. Edwards
NV Dear Sir: Yours OF yesterday stating that move
ment is in progress throughout the State 70 make mo
the Democratic ubernatoria nominee, notwithstanding
my published Mr. Louis a. Vogt OF June Il last
whereof a copy ncosed and requesting me 70 make
some further public declaration the subject Is received
deem any other declaration my part unnecessary.
altered my views expressed IN my etr apo'o
referred 70, and / do not wish my name " be used III
opposition 10 the candidacy Of Mr. Young any other
gentleman. l mention Mr. Young particularly, because
am aware that his candidacy was subsequent 70 ma
because Of publication Of my letter TO Mr. Vos Yours
very truly. GEORGE l. "EhlS
QnclOsurc)
Jersey City, June o. 1892
My Dear Sir: Your, Of yesterday. stating that
movement progress throughout the state to make me
the Democratic Gubernatoral nominee with without
my consent" requesting my feelings In the matter Is
received deeply appreciate the dsnteested friendship
which prompt such movement. II exists ous
am not candidate. do not desire the Office and VIII
| not accept the nomination. Sincerely yours
GEORGE L. wERTS
Notwithstanding these positive statements that he
would not accept the nomination. aud equally
strong one which Judge werts caused to be read
AT the convention which nominated him under the
orders OF Governor Albeit and Jnmes smith, OF
Newark Judge Werts yesterday after deHberatlon
twelve days. calmly welcomed the notification com
mittec at his home in c. Sccntavc. and accepted the
| nomination they carried him. The committee was
headed by Congressman T.. f. Mcdonald, chairman OF
The convention, although not n member oi the com
mIttee he had appointed. The committee, before
going TO the house Of the candidate met ~ Ta' Tor
Hotel and organized by clccting william Ilhtarn OF
Monmouth, chairman and senator Michael - DaIre,.
OF Essex. secretary. When all Of the members We're
seated In the spacious parlOrs In The nome OF VI"
Judge Congressman Mcdonald told the candidate; OF
ncalK Of his Nomination. Judge Werts made d long
speech in reply In which he referred his decara
tons that he had not sought and did not want me
nomination. He regarded the request OF the Demo
cratic party rs n command and 20 he consented 10
become the candidate lie then shook hands VIII, ua ,ne
committee and accepted their concentrations ana as
| surauCc5 OF success.