The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-02-26
NJ 'DERMOTT SURE.
No Chance Now for a Change
in the Democratic
Resolve.
Row THE MOVEMENT GROWS
Rapidly Developing Into a
Popular Tidal Wave.
THE CANDIDATES PLATFORM.
lis Main Planks to Be Found in His
Record as a Member Of the
Board of Finance.
1T WILL SUIT THE PEOPLE.

A meeting of the Democratic City Co M
mittee will be held tonight at Democra-
tic Headquarters. when the date for
holding primaries and the convention
will be fixed. The committee will
also discuss the political situation
in detail and the final ar
ranaements for the nomination
of Allan l.. MoDermott for Mayor will be
made. 1t is not belived that there will be
a dissenting vote among the delegates
when the Convention meets.
The little boom that was to have
developed into a serious bolt If Mr..
McDermott met with any faotious opposi-
tion has disappeared. and the har-
mony that has been brought about
is complete. A Democrat who should
suggest the name of any other man than
McDermott this spring would only be con-
sidered actuated by malice or crazy.
A Republican, who has held office and
is candidate for Republican nomination
for Mayor this spring, said today that the
Democrats had put up their strongest
man.
II know" said this Republican. ''many
Republicans who will vote for Allan l..
McDermott. He Is splendid man. His
character cannot be impeached. and if
elected Mayor he will be Mayor. He will
be an awful hard man TO beat"
GENERAL SATISFACTION.
Among business men and large prop
erty owners the prospect OF having ex-
Judge McDermott for Mayor has given
the greatest satisfaction. Without ex-
ception, all believe that the mis-
cradle system of taxation now In
vogue will be remedled, and that
the curious methods practised by the Tax
Commissioners will cease when Mr.. Nc
Dermott is Mayor In another part of
this article Mr.. McDermott refers to this
matter himself in language that cannot
be misunderstood. His suggestions are
indeed excellent
JUSTICE DAVIS TALKS.
"If Allan l.. McDermott receives the
Democratic nomination for Mayor" said
Justice Davis last night, "he will be
elected. This same statement applies,
however, to any man who receives the
Democratic nomination. The Democrats
candidate, whoever he may be, Will have
what is commonly called walk over"
"Do you think Mr.. Cleveland is out of
the raceW querfed.
"No; Mr.. Cleveland Is not out of the
race. and rather like him as candidate.
Outside of Messrs. Cleveland and Nc
Dermott, however, there are several
strong candidates who would not
experience any difficulty in run
ming There for instance. are
Commissioner Allen. Captain Kelly
would make an excellent mayor. and he
would poll very heavy vote. Republic
cans would support him, and members. of
both parties would support a man OF such
standing AS Mr.. Charles w. Allen. II
In N /
into the convention in favor of. repeat,
! like Mr.. Cleveland and short horses
oftentlmes surprise people. l think any
Democratic candidate has walk over i'll
this election. really am not very much
interested in this election. retire from
politics In April and go where many peo-
pie want to see me, and that is in the
County Jail. haven't any idea who the
Democratic candidate will be, but who
ever he is he will receive my humble sup
port"
PRESIDENT EDELsTEIN's CHOICE.
President John Edelstein favors Mayor
Cleveland for denomination.
~ think Mayor Cleveland could be
elected If nominated" he said last night.
''If the Democratic party, however, does
not approve of his administration and
wants to elect another man, all right. ,
am a Democrat and l will support the
party candidate"
"What do you think of Mr.. McDer-
motifs chances for the nomination" l
asked.
s.Well. as far as T can see, and from
what hear, there is strong movement
in his favor. Mr.. McDermott would
make an excellent Mayor and would poll
q large vote. like Mr.. McDermott as
man aud as a politician. He is shrewd
and bright and II n9mlnated lii Dy peno- emo
/ believe his nomination would give gen.
eral satisfaction.
JUSTICE o'DoNNELL's VIEWS.
"Allan l.. McDermott would make
stong candidate and one not to be
beaten" said Justice O'Donnell this
morning. "There are several excellent
men in the Democratic ranks whose
names have not been mentioned In con-
nection with the Mayoralty fight. Cap.
taiu Kelly's name is spoken or
and SO is Finance Commissioner Charles
Allen. Either gentlemen wodld poll
heavy vote. Both are popular and their
records will show that they are perfectly
capable of holding the office. Any one OF
the three gentlemen named would make
An excellent Mayor. Il matters little tc
me who receives the nomination, put the
Democratic candidate will receive my
hearty support"
" soMERs ON THE FENCE.
Street and Water Commissioner q. j.
Somers said:-"Mayor Cleveland has
made an excellent Mayor, in my opinion.
70 have the call just at present.
Where the report star, that he was
10 be the party's candidate lido not know,
Mr. McDermott would undoubtedly
make an excellent mayor. He would
poll poll heavy vote and would you! be Be ,fl eiee1ed Me
/, nnrmott is nominated he will receive my
snnnort. The candidate, whoever he
NAV be, will receive my support"
N' OTHER OPINIONS
Clerk Connolly, of the Board OF TAX
Commissioners, did not seem inc inclined e0w 70
ulsoo1 tbst he thought MI McDermott
svonid rnv,i make a good, conscientious mayor.
Moormott Sor10n + s 1t Sooted tei
optIa nomination. He believes that
lyI Mr. McDermott will win in walk; D.
AS The NEWS stated yeSierday tne nrospeet Sns ase
pSui,Iim srving TO elect 4 candidate against ex,
Ji Judge MoBer9Ott week ago they had
. srd aGzeV seVerS paAIng canvass for it.
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