The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-03-18
"A DOODLE CAMPAIGN.
Farm Wanser Delivers His
Ultimatum to the Union
League Club.
THEY WILL FURNISH CASH.
We Will Buy the Ballot Box
Suffers This Time" Says
One Plain Spoken Re-
publican.
ALLAN M'DERMOTT'S LETTER
1t Is Awaited with Intense
Interest by All the
Citizens.
THEY WILL FURNISH CASH.
ALLAN M'DERMOTT'S LETTER

There is much curiosity exhibited in
the city as to what Allan l.. McDermott
will say in his letter of acceptance of tho
Democratic nomination for Mayor. 1t is
known that he is utterly opposed to many
abuses that have grown ish the present
city administration, and 1t is believed
that he will denounce them. It is con-
fidently asserted by the friends of Mr..
McDermott that his letter will be very
strong campaign document. 1t will
probably condemn much that the Repub-
lican platform did yesterday.
That document, in a general way. ar
raigned the government Of the present
administration, joker ballots and fraud.
Mr.. McDermott has frequently in the
past denounced these same scandals. The
Republicans asked all taxpayers to unite
In an effort to reform profigate municipal
extravaganza and condemned the redis-
trfcting of the city as being unfair. The
Republicans also deplored the great in
debtedness of the city. and SO has Mr..
McDermott very frequently. His letter
of acceptance will probably contain his
views as to the best remedies to be applied
in this particular.
The Republicans also condemn the
condition of the school buildings and the
streets, and there is no doubt but that
Allan L. McDermott is as thoroughly dis
gusted at them as the republicans, and
he doubtless will say SO during his cam
paign. He will do more. He will show
q meth od to improve them. The Repub-
lcan platform denounced the foul condi-
tion of the water we drink. Allan l..
McDermott will do the same thing.
The Republicans condemned Political
Aristocracy." Those who know Mr.. Nc
Dermott's Democracy will never fear his
arisrocracy, political or otherwise.
WILL MAKE HIS OWN PLATFORM.
The Democratic party did not adopt
resolutions at it's convention, and friends
of Mr.. McDermott say that his letter of
acceptance will supply this want and it
will contain his platform
ISLANDERS REFUTED.
Police Justice Davis today denied the
intimation published in the Journal that
he and Mayor Cleveland had any inten-
tion of not supporting Mr.. McDermott.
II am Democrat" said Justice Davis,
''and will support the Democratic can
sired to oppose Mr.. McDermott would
have done so before the convention"
FIELDER'S WORDS OF CHEER:
l met Register Fielder soon after
leaving Justice Davis, aud l asked him
what he thought of the political out
look.
"Oh, it's all right. The Republicans
nominated their strongest man yesterday,
but he will not have ghost of chance
against Allan l.. McDermott I
looE upon Mr.. McDermott as one
of the ablest men in this State
and ! am assured of his election. /, per-
sonally, shall do all in my power to roll
up a good majority for Allan, for know
he will give the city the reform it needs
and we shall have good government.
A DOODLE CAMPAIGN.
The committee appointed by the Re
Colonel Peter +. Wanser that he had
been unanimously nominated. requested
the Colonel to accompany them to the
Union League Clubhouse. This was
about eight o'clock, and when the
party reached the club the Colonel was
met by about fifty of the most influential
Republicans in the city. Thev heartily
CONGRATULATED Wanser and insisted that
he should accept. The Colonel replied
coldly that he had not sought or expected
the nomination. He would accept it upon
one condition, and that was that the work
and expense Of conducting the campaign
should not be left with him alone. He
wanted those present TO pledge their per-
sonal support during the campaign, and
liberal cash guarantee.
This was done by those present and then
Colonel Wanser declared he would send
oil LOFT N n n tho ~ yYoit-
tee early next week. One OF the Repub-
Iicans who was at the Union League Club
last night said that the party would have
plenty of money and that it would be
literally expended to elect its candidate.
A prominent leader chimed in:"YES,
WE WILL BUY THE BALLOT BOX
STUFFERS THIS YEAR and not give
the Ring chance"
A sHREwD POLITICIANS FORECAST.
City Hall Commissioner Datz intimated
that Colonel Wanser's election was an
impossibility. Colonel Wanser," said
he, lis a strong and popular Republican,
but the Democrats have, am afraid,
named n winner in Allan l.. McDermott.
MIR. Wanser will undoubtedly poll large
vote. He is well liked by Democrats and
Republicans, but he will not take the same
interest in this election he has in others.
Mr.. Wanser Is fighter and has spent
much money in other campaigns.
For my part do not
know man in Jne Republican ranks who
stands by the party rs he does. But still
think his chances for election very slim.
This is a Democratic city, aud we all
know that there is not the slightest
dissension in their ranks. Mr.. McDermott
will be elected. | feel positive. but the
fight would be not one if campaign
fund of about $4,000 was placed in the
hands of hustling Republicans. Without
money there is no use working, and that
is just where the Republicans are handi-
capped"
UNTERRIFIED DEMOCRATS.
Freeholder Frank H. Kimmerly said:-
"Mr. Wanser is the strongest man that
could be named by the Republican
Party, but am sorry for him because he
will be beaten by over $500 majority"
Street and Water Com missioner Yoe
said:-"Wanser has no chance against
McDermott The Democratic Party will
noH its entire strength for its candidate"
rs rect Commissioner Phillip TumuIty