The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-05-26
NEW JERSEY IS solid.
C1eve1and's Nomination n
Will Reproduce Abbett's
Phenomenal Majority.
THERE WAS NO SECOND CHOICE.
Governor Albeit and Senator Nc
Pherson Will Continue the Good
Work at Chicago.
lERE WAS NO SECOND CHOICE.
Suecfal to the Lerseu CITY Nelus.

of opinion that existed at the Democratic
State Convention, held in this city yester-
day, has caused many heart pangs to Re
publicans throughout the State. The
convention, as they know, was solid for
Cleveland from start to finish. and de-
manded his nomination at Chicago.
Taken all In all, the convention was
harmonious one save for the disturbance
created by the Gourley- -Hinchliffe fac
tions from the Fifth Congressional dis
trict, which comprises Passaic, Bergen
and part of Hudson counties All dur
ing the morning session these opposing
factions Kissed and cheered alternately
until 1t seemed probable that they would
be compelled to vacate their seats Dis
trict Court Justice Chauncey Beasley,
VINO was selected as temporary Chair
man. was wholly unable to control the
excited factions. But little business
could be transacted while the disturbance
continued. Attempts by the leaders to
check the shameful proceedings were
without avail. 1t had been arranged that
Justice Beasley was to be made per-
manent Chairman, but it dawned upon
the chairmen OF the various delegations
that some one more accustomed to
handling such excited crowds must be
chosen. A conference resulted in the
selection of Congressman Edward Il.
Mcdonald.
In accepting the chair the Congressman
made one of his characteristic speeches,
succeeding In maintaining silence that
o pin drop would have disturbed; Inc
Passaic men were all attention and there
was every indication that the convention
would be an orderly one with Mr.. Nc
Donald in the chair.
MR.. M'DoNALD's SPEECH. !.
"The Democratic party Is no tree trade
party" said the speaker. ut favors the
reform of tariff that bears unequally
wealthy at the expense of the poor. The
Democratic party favors giving whatever
protection Is needed to American indus
tries"
The speaker was frequently interrupted
by cheers, and finally called upon the
the various committees for their reports.
The best of order prevailed until the re-
port of the Committee on Credentials was
called for. Then ensued a scene which
beggars description. Hinchlife and
Gourley men jumped from their seats.
and a general stampede in the gallery was
feared. Fist fights were only prevented
by the respective leaders who remained
beside their delegates.
Chairman Mcdonald severely rebuked
these delegates. The delegates from the
other counties hissed the sqaabbhng mob
from Passaic and as last resort Chair
man Mcdonald threatened to have the
men elected from the building ii order
was not maintained. AS the delegates
present appeared twenty-seven were for
Louis Braun. Prosecutor Gourley's can
didate, and twelve for Senator Hincbli1fe.
Tue seats of eight Gourley delegates from
the Second and Fifth wards were con-
tested and the Credential Committee re-
ported in favor of Hinchliffe, which made
the vote stand Hinchliffe, 20, Gourley. 49,
When the report was announced the
widest scene of excitement ensued. Cries
of fraud" were heard eminating from
the Passaic portion of the Opera House,
and Bergen joined In.
Mr.. Gourley openly charged that the
report was secured by influence. He said
that State Senator had brought about the
result, who was candidate Tor PRESIDENT
of the Senate next year.
Every candidate in the house Kissed
but Gourley was not to be squelched. He
continued in the same strain for fully
five minutes during which time hats and
canes filled the air.
Lawyer Michael Dunn attacked Mr..
Gourley without gloves for questioning
the integrity of the Credential Commit
tee. The vote was called. Braun receiv-
ing 80 and Hinchliffe SO, Simon Kelly's
votes securing the victory for Gourley.
The Gourley faction left the hall carry
ing Braun upon their shoulders, and
peace reigned throughout the conven-
tion.
The other delegates elected were pub
ished in yesterdays NEWS.
DELEGATES AT LARGE.
The election of delegates at large crea-
ted much excitement, and brought out
all the pent-uD enthusiasm OF the dele
gates from the South Jersey counties.
Governor Albeit, Senator Mcpherson,
James Smith, Jr., and Miles Ross pleased
the delegates, and cheer after cheer was
given as each name was announced. The
selection was made unanimous.
THE PLATFORM.
The report of the Committee on Reso-
lutiOns was anxiously waited for, and
finally Allan l.. McDermott appeared and
submitted the following
The Democratic party of New Jersey In con-
vention assembled decares:-
That we reaf1rm our devotion to the prin-
ejnes laid down in the National Democratic
platforms of 1884 and 1885. The Democratic
party should continue its bate for tariff reform
until that reform is embodied in the statutes of
the United States The prosperity ofour country
cannot be maintained Under a system which ur-
equally and unjustly taxes the many for the
benefit of a few. The necessity for tariff re-
form was recognized by a large plurality of the
voters in 1888, but the work OF that reform was
delayed by the corrupt use OF money at the polls.
We denounce the measure known as the Nc
Knley bill The argument of its advocates that
it is intended to foster infant industries is a
proven f. 4hood So far as possible the tariff
tax she 1 be imposed upon Injuries and re-
moved from raw materials that will give profit
able employment TO the people of this country.
We call attention to the fact that the Republican
party to-day puts its strongest claim for con-
tinuance in power upon acts which, under the
name OF reciprocity" have been neither more
nor less than feeble steps in the direction of
tariff reform as advocated in the message OF
President Cleveland
That during the Democratic administration of
President Cleveland, the affairs of the National
esty and economy, resulting IN the accumulation
of a large surplus in the National Treasury
During the present Administration there has
been system of reckless extravaganza inaugur-
eted in every department., the surplus has been
wasted and its distribution has been attended by
iobbery and scandal
We indo:se the administration OF Governor
Leon Albeit, and point to the rec
ords of the State as an answer
to the ISLANDERS promulgated in the plat
form of the recent Republican convention. Al
the date of his Inauguration the floating debt of
this has been paid, and at the commencement Of
the present fiscal year there was over s4o0,o0t
IN bank to the credit of the State.
This fact is the more gratifying when 1t is con
idered that the extraordinary expenses of the
sast fiscal year iEcluded payments Of over SIS 00t
lfor the improvement OF the Home for Disabled
Soldiers, the State Lunatic Asylum and the
Agricultural Experiment Station, and over $780,
0OO for the purchase of the camp ground at Sea
Girl, aud Si1S,000 for the rebuilding Of
the State House. These extraordinary
expenses have been met and the high
institutions maintained without adding dollar
to the taxes imposed upon Individuals or corpo