The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-13
WHAT DOES SMITH MEAN
1t Looks as If He Might
Race Abbett-DaVis'
Odd Conferences.
Special to The Jersey cqty Ne,cs.


NEWARK. Dec. 13, 1892-James Smith,
Jr.. has come home and made deliver
ance on his position with respect to tn"
United States Senatorship. two thi
anxiously awaited by the Democra
politicians of both county aud State.
few words, his position is THISTLE IS
not candidate for Senator in the sense
Of seeking the Office, but if the caucus
Drofers the nomination without solicita-
ton, be would accept
Late Saturday afternoon he arrived in
town with the clear eye, sprfngy step
! and blooming presence OF full health.
Since his arrival he has kept in the back
ground, in order that he might undls-
turbedly survey the political field before
morning he spoke freely on the situation
to reporter.
When the pledge given by the Essex
County Assemblyman elect was mention
ed, Mr.. Smith safd;-"I was somewhat
surprised at that. Truly did not expect
it. Indeed don't know exactly its full
| meaning. because l haven't seen any of
those men since l came home. By what
| or whom it was inspired l don't know
but l am certainly thankful for the COM
pliment those gentlemen have given.me."
BETTER THAN OFFICE.
When told that his recent utterances,
| interpreted as meaning that he would ac.
4 cept the Senatorship If it were Offered
| HIN. occasioned rejoicing among the
\ Essex Democrats, Mr.. Smith said he was
! glad to hear it. II am better pleased by
that evidence of good WILL" he added,
Than l would be with the office; it
means more to me-"
"Well, now. about your candidacy for
| the Senatorship."
81 am not candidate" he answered.
81 have never been a candidate for Office.
| Such offices as | have held have come to
me without seeking. My belief on that
| point is that public office should not be
sought"
"How about the future? Would you
accept the Office if it were rendered you"
81 have never desired public position"
began Mr.. Smith, but l frankly say
that if the people wanted me to take the
| Office, If the caucus proffered the nomin-
alton without solicitation on my part it
| would only be Just to the people and TO
| myself to accept it. Any man ought to
feel pleased to be elected to such an office,
and under the circumstances, l would not
feel justified in refusing it,"
| JERSEY IN THE CABINET.
| Upon the question whether a place in
| the Cabinet would be given to New Jer-
| Sey, Hr. Smith spoke without reserve.
| sit is doubtful" he began" New Jersey
| is safely Democratic State. and Cabi-
net Office would not be necessary to
strengthen the Democracy. Then there
| are the Republican States which prom
ise TO come over to our side, such as HI
inois, Wisconsin and Ohio; it is not iai-
probable that those States will be
! in luo
probably be represented as che
home of Chairman Harrity, aud
New York will also have place.
| Now it is not likely that little New
I Jersey. loyal and steadfast rs IL has been,
and situated between Pennsylvania and
Cieveland's' native State. will be
| given such an honor. The fact that
it has been loyal and true ought
| not to operate against it, but so 1t goes.
However" said Mr.. SmIJh in conclu-
sion, ''this is matter personal to Mr..
Cleveland, and men in politics don't like
TO discuss such things"
that betokened prosperity. q huge
watch chain and charm decorating
| his vest front, walked with a
brisk and vigorous step down Broad
| street Saturday. He turned at the City
| Hall and his nlmble feet pattered up the
| steps. lie DruSneu paSU In6 crown Gnen
in the corridor and stepped into the City
Comptroller's office.
| LITTLE FAT MAN.
| While this lutte fat man was there
| Comptroller Connolly was not in to call
| ers. For some time those two were
closeted, and it is generally supposed the
talk turned upon the United States
Senatorship. for the little fat mao who
| looked like prosperitylwas the celebrated
'Bob'' Davis. the, Hudson county boss
aud County Jail Warden Bob" has
several Legislative votes in his safe keep
ing, and whatever he had 10 say to Mr..
Connelly must have been interesting.
Yesterday Mr.. Connolly went over to
New YORK or Jersey City. Whether ne
was returning MIR. Davis's call can only
1 L,