The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-03-28

nothing but bankruptcy for the city
seemed possible, Men like Marmaduke
Tildeu advised him to resign and escape
the odium of collapse, but he never was
known to flee from duty and with that
determination which characterizes him
he said he would stay and fight bank
ruptcy and beat it, In two years. time
this indomitable candidate of of ours re-
duced the debt of the city $1,000000 and
set the value on its bonds from GA cents
on the dollar above par.
people say Wanser is a good fellow,
but that does not make him great man.
do not think he is at all competent
man to be Mayor and he has no right to
look for the office. He has no record of
public service in the past. while the pub
lie record of Allan McDermott is over
flowing with public benefit and his great
ability is written upon the pages OF the
history of this State. Mr.. Wanser is not
the man to be Mayor, but McDermott is.
He did not want the office because of the
salary, for he does not need it. He does
not want it because of the power aud
patronage, for he does not require them,
and If it were not for the good he can do,
tt ere would be no inducement to him to
become a candidate. But when he is
elected he will make model Mayor"
OUR POPULAR CONGRESSMAN.
Congressman e. +. Mcdonald entered
the hall while the speaking was in prog
ress. His appearance was hailed with a
storm OF applause. When called on to
speak he said:-"Coming as do, from
long distance. as your representative i'll
Congress, l appear to say few words to
you on the local issues of the campaign
now pending If had had my way years
ago Allan L.. McDermott would be your
representative in the halls of National
legislation. In 1880, /, as his friend, ad-
vocated his nomination as member OF
Congress, and Notwithstanding we have
been so ably REPRESENTED by my predeces-
sor, McAdoo [applause] l am satisfied
that no man presents finer qualifications
to represent you anywhere or in any posi-
ton within the gift of the people than
Allan L. McDermott. 1t is to the best
interest of the people of this city, who
live In 1t, who own 10, to elect Mr.. Nc
Dermott to the Office of Mayor. In the
great game Of politics men frequently
reach prominence through marked abil-
ity, in the performance of the duties
of the office to which they were elected.
Often they obtain prominence by
the influences which control their nom1n-
alton. But the people are entitled to the
very best talent that can be procured.
The business man will certainly seek the
best man for the management of the
interests he has at heart. [ receive the
local papers in Washington every day,
and nave studied closely the early history
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ment Of Jersey CITY is virtually vested in
the Mayor. This is a Demo-
cratic city. But everybody, whether
Democrat or Republican, is
exceedingly anxious that the Mayor
shall be man of brain capacity and
moral integrity. 1t is simply question
of what sort OF Democrat shall occupy
the position. | do not propose to indulge
in any fulsome fattery of Mr.. McDer-
mott. but would simply advise any man
who wishes to see the city's resources
develop and its lawful position acquired
among its sister cities to cast a vote for
bim."
POPULAR VICTORIES.
Alluding to Mr.. McDermott's career,
Congressman Mcdonald said that when
McDermott went down to Trenton in the
interests of the people to secure railroad
taxation he was bold and vigorous
young man. But" said the speaker,
he secured verdict in the interests of
the people although the case had been
already considered lost one. AS a city
f1nancier he brought about condition OF
affairs that placed the bonds of Jersey
City at par and relieved the people of
this city from financial difficulties. For a
Mayor you want a man Of thorough
ability, a man of resolution,
one who understands the duties Of his
office. / would stake my life that with
years not one single incompetent man or
man of questionable character will be
holding Office If it is within the gift of
Mr.. McDermott. / refer the matter to my
Republican friends. If they want ability
and integrity of purpose to be character
istic trait of the Mayor, let Them cast
aside for once their political prediction
should not Democrats vote for him? When
in the coming Presidential election, the
State of New Jersey, always true to
the principles of jefferson, is expected
to hold her place in line, where is the
Democrat who can dare be recreaut to his
trust and vote for a Republican candidate
for Mayor in place of Allan l.. McDermottf
Self interest, public spirit and patriotism
join in appealing to US on this occasion to
stand by our candidate. No better man
on the soil of New Jersey could have been
placed in nomination"
NO FREE SILVER.
Congressman Mcdonald then touched
upon national politics. In alluding to the
great fight now pending in the national
council pertaining to finances, he said he
thought it but right If he should explain
his position. II find," he said, "that a
great many people don't know what the
free coinage of silver means, even some
of the representatives In Congress who
are voting for 1t. / am opposed to it. Ac-
pending, holder of 800 or more of silver
bullion can by presentation at any mint
of the United States have the same
coined or struck In coin of the standard
value provided Tor in the bill, 4l215
grains to the dollar, which, as claimed
aud understood by those best versed in
the value of silver, would give dollar of
about seventy cents intrinsic value, with
the option or choice of silver notes for the
same amount of value or dollars. This
would be gain to the holder of bullion
of 80 per cent The bill further provides
that tue notes so issued should be of
equal value with any notes issued for the
Treasury or based upon the public
credit, gold or silver notes, which would
enable any person having an option upon
the purchase of silver in large quantities
to again invest in bullion with the pro-
duct of his first sale and so continue till
silver was really pushed to premium
and sought for investment to the benefit
of mine owners who held 1t In large guam
titles at the expense of the government
and the people,"
Before closing his speech the Congress-
man alluded to the candidacy OF Henry
Windecker for Alderman:-"He is my
lifelong and trusted old friend" he said;
thoroughly honest, and thoroughly ex-
periencsd and qualified to sit as a mem
Der of your Board of Aldermen"
Norman l.. Rowe followed Congress
man Mcdonald. He made an eloquent
speech. IF you can sit here" said he to
the audience, land without prejudiced
opinion listen to all that has been said,
assuming all that has been said to be
true. how long would it take you TO de-
oh thu randi.