New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-02
ACROSS THE NORTH RIVER.
THE COMING DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
NEwARK's WATER sUPPLY-INTEREsr IN THE
WORLDS FAIR.

NEwARKs WATER SUPPLY-INTERESr IN THE
WORLDS FAIR.
Trenton, n. j., May (Special.-The Democratic con-
yention 10 select delegates to Chicago has been called
for May 25 In this city, There has been persistent
desire by the Democratic bosses 10 avoid discussion
upon the nomination There Is however. a strong
Cleveland movement in the state and ii Is said to be
vigorous enough 10 make some sort of declaration
necessary.
Aside from other considerations. the Democratic
bosses have no affection for Cleveland lie did nothing
for them In the Democratic Administration and In re
gard 10 State appointments gave distinguished pref
erence to Senator Mcpherson for whom those who now
run Democratic politics have no affection. Moreover.
the New-Jersey Democrats now I'm close alliance
with Tammany, and whatever Tammany may now feel
toward David Il. Hill. it is believed that the Hall
would be deeply offended by Endorsement OF Cleve
land. There is always feeling In the heart OF every
Jersey Democrat who gets a fair amount OF pfOim
that the lightning may strike him. Governor
Albeit is the with the bee in his bonnet lust now
NewYorker in business relations and intimate with
Tammany leaders, he cannot why he should not DC
favorably. considered compromise candidate For
the Vice-Prcsdcncy it is probable he would make an
active contest If the head OF the ticket should be taken
from the West To bind the states delegates TO
Cleveland would spoil all that. The convention, on
account OF all these matters should be an interesting
recent Jersey City defeat will be noteworthy. The
only really amiabc Democratic boss meets nova
days Is James Smith, jr. OF Newark. OF those who
were In absolute control few months he is the
only one who is not smartng from Of defeat.
He still denies that he will be candidate for United
states senator. however.
The Newark water-suppy question is the main
topic OF discussion in many circles just at
present. The contract expired to-day, and last week
the East Jersey Water Company-whch is the Lehgh
Valley Railroad with OthersannOunced that the
water was ready for delivery. The city Immediately
returned n cautious reply declaring its readiness TO
pay the amount due May l, S4,O0O.Oo0 provided
the works according TO contract; but pointing
out that the company had given the city less than
q week ascertain the fact, and that an independent
investigation made by the city some time ago ana
communicated TO the company had shown that the
works do not meet contract requirements. To tins
the East Jersey Company has made response. The
truth is that according to Engineer Feley. OF New
York, who has been in the employ OF the city a.
consulting engineer there have been serious plumbers
made by the company which will make IL Impossible
for the city to accept the works until the whole
work has been changed and improved. The serious
matter is in reference TO drainage and storage
CAPACITY of the reservoirs. 1t was required that the
supply should be sufficient 10 furnish the city
5OOOO,OOO gallons day forever. 1t l. asserted that
the guaranteed supply is short some 100000 gallons
daily supply Defects in construction and In cleansing
reservoirs and in pipeline have also been pointed
out Tie city has the advantage, and while there
+ no disposition TO he capous, much less tricky us
rights must bc maintained. The company l. to be
Maid in city bonds bearing per cent interest and the
bonds are ready whenever the contract is accepted
The company will be annoyed by the delay, but IL
is guaranteed by the LehiSh Valley Company, ana no
fear Is felt that it will fail TO carry out what The
courts may require It,
The Republican Convention OF last Wednesday made
Il clear that the Republicans Of the state fully ex-
pect TO see Mr.. Harrison renOmnated. and the dele
gates are known lie personally in favor OF him. s
a rule Independent Of the prevailing sentiment lha'
the policy OF the party requires II. The new STATE
Committee is selected somewhat differently from The
former bodies but It's personnel Is ittle chahecu'
A meeting for organization will be held at an early
date and the plan Of campaign mapped out.
The sbad season on the Delaware has openeo ana
the planked shad dinners under way.
The State is doing good work In preparing Tor the
Worlds Fair, and the Commissioners are active ana
industrious There Is much more Interest In the SUD
feet among the people than seems 10 be feaizca'
for extended visits to the Fair next year
seem general and local companies have been iorn'eu
for excursions. -. -. ao,e,,,,o,
two extra tracks across the Raritan River at New
ErunswcK The company expects. by the time INC
traffic for the Chicago Fair opens. 10 nave It's new
faciiities in full wording order. These comprise the
new station and new ferrybOlt> al Jerse! 'i tne >
elevated tracks through that city, Tie cuton from VA
nossihy expcss trains. the freight yard AT New
ark fonr tracks and abundant sdlngs from New FORK
70 Phladepha le G%oH o from ,hros Freight and eH
press trains, the new stations ana new elnpme,n,,.
The company is said to be contemplating Il compete
divorce from the Pullman system In time. - -
Pennsyyania coal agents undcrselllng Reading
combination agents in some New-Jersey cities ana
there Is complaint from retail dealeIs