The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-03-30
SYMBOL OF LUCK
Glorious Democratic Rally
in the Old Horse
shoe.
M'DERMOTT ON LABOR.
He Was and Is a Toiler and He
is Proud Of 1t.
TAXES MUST COME DOWN
Or He Will Resign the Mayor
altY-0ther Excellent
Speeches.

The icdy Ivielc municipal government Is that
it is simply matter of dollars and cents, and
the man best able to manage ats finances tciH
naturally make the best Mayor.
II. WINFIELD.
The Democrats of the old Horseshoe
district turned out en- masse at the meet
ing at St. Lucy's Hall last night. For
hours before the meeting was called the
streets in the vicinity were alive with en-
thusiastic citizens, and when the doors of
the big hall swung open the crowd
surged through and filed the seats, the
aisles and every available inch of stand
ing room. The audience was mainly
composed of horny handed toilers, whose
admiration for Allan l.. McDermott as
friend of labor was demonstrated by out
bursts of hearty cheers every time his
name was mentioned. There was no
brass band in attendance.
On the stage were seated Mr.. McDer-
mott, County Gle rk Dennis Mclaughlin,
Judge William D. DAILY, Judge John H.
MoGrath, Judge Thomas Noonan, Cor
poration Counsel William u. Edwards,
Fire Superintendent John Brown, Street
and Water Commissioner John f. Mad
den, Fire Commissioner Donnelly. Presi-
dent John P. Feeney. of the Police Board;
ex-Alderman Hoos. Alderman Norton and
Norman L. Rowe.
JUDGE DALY'S OPENING REMARKS
Judge w. D. DAILY was chosen chair
man. He congratulated the candidates
upon the outpouring of the Democracy on
the eve OF one of the most important
charter elections thus far held in Jersey
City. He saw no reason why Allan l..
McDermott should not be electe the next
Mayor of Jersey City. During his politi-
cal career Mr.. McDermott has always
been on hand whenever duty called him
to battle for the rights Of the city. The
speaker could remember that when
burdens of taxes were piled upon the
people by a corrupt Republican adminis-
tration this giant in intellect" came to
the front and placed the financial affairs
upon safe basis.
EDWARDS ON THE CANDIDATES.
Judge DAILY first introduced ex-senator
William D. Edwsrds, who was received
with cheers. II confess" said Mr.. Ed
wards. II feel somewhat embarrassed
when look upon this tremen-
dous outpouring Of the Democracy
here in the old Second district.
Yet it does not surprise me, for
this is the Gibralter of the city Democ-
racy, and this is time when the party
needs the aid of her faithful adherents.
In this campaign we are throwing out the
lines for the national election. The skirm-
ishes have been sent on in advance and
we are ready. Victory now is the har-
binger of greater victory in that great
fight.
"As our City government is shaped un-
der the New Charter, all the responsibility
for the conduct of the government is
fixed and centred in one individual, so
that the people may say to the man in the
chair, Thou art the man (applause) Re
pubicans and Democrats now put forth
their candidates upon that platform. The
Republicans have cast their eyes about
them and finally secured one who was
willing to run for the salary. They have
selected a man noted for mild disposition,
good, ordinary average man, who hap
peued to serve in few minor positions.
What has he ever done for the people?
In 1888 he was in the Assembly. Did
he do one thing for the relief
of this citvp (Cres of 'No.D He
was put into the office OF Police Justice
and held that position for five or six years
against the will OF the people. Can you
remember any great criminal having been
brought TO Justice by his assiduity? He
isamild- -mannered, ,pleasant-going, genial
man, and that is about all that can be said
of him. How did the Democrats fulfill
their trust? In our nice quiet convention
-(iaughter) we're usually quiet. except
when an Alderman is to be nominated in
close district-how did our convention
I'LL the trust? They selected leader of
many hard fought battle in the
interests of the city, man whose name Is
a synonym for honesty and integrity
throughout the State--Allan L. McDer-
mott. (Cheers.)
"The question is not how many offices
has he filled, but how did he fill them? In
1854 the legislative measure to tax rail-
roads was moulded by the hands of Allan
l., McDermott BY that alone he has
saved the city $4,000 annually (applause).
He was at the head of the Board of FL
nance in trying times. After years of
Republican misrule our city bonds could
not be sold. From The time Allan Nc
Dermott entered upon his duties in the
Of Jersey City's finances. When he left
that Board it was with the plaudits of the
reople, the words, We'll done. good and
faithful servant ringing in his ears.
SOUTH COVE GRANT.
Mr. Edwards then reviewed the history
of the South Cove grant. which Re-
nnnlican administration didn't think
worth 1000, yet through an ejectment
suit began by the advice of Mr.. McDer--
mott and won by the city two millions Of
dollars were saved. For this also, the
neonle could thank Mr.. McDermott.
sThe Democrats all over the city," said
MIR Edwards, "are LOOKING TO the Horse
shoe for good luck. Let the cry come,
I'VE are still on deck and we've piled up a
majority for Allan'L. McDermott and the
entire Democratic ticket"
Cheers and cries of We'll be there,
sure"
A sTALwART DEMOCRAT.
Mr.. McDermott was then introduced.
His appearance was greeted with enthusi-
astic applause. II have not had the pleas
nre of meeting you in public emblage
for quite u while" he said, because from
es 10 ,S9 / spent most of my time in Tren-
Ion. Since my return have not partici-