The Jersey City news., 1892-04-01

opportunity 70 become educated. know
Of no greater, no grander duty than to
give every child at least grammar school
education. This is hobby of mine and
Of long standing"
Mr.. McDermott here picked up a copy
of the minutes of the old Board of FL
nance and Taxation, and read resolution
which be presented when President of
the Board, to the effect that all unused
city property be sold and the proceeds
sold to build schools.
you have just bought large piece of
land for new City Hall. The idea is
nonsense when our public schools are in
such condition. 1t would have been
better to have issued the bonds for new
schoolhouses even If the city officials are
not comfortable in their present quarters.
CLEAN THE STREETS.
''The streets, too, are dirty. / will tell
you how to clean them. There is but one
way, and that is to remove the dirt
[laughterl, and the way TO remove the
dirt is to refuse to pay the contractor un,,
the contractor does not clean the streets.
he will never get a cent until the courts
order 1t paid" [Applause.l
Mr.. McDermott here referred to the
crowd that is pushing Colonel Wanser's
canvas. and declared he did not believe
the story of the Doodle raised iu the con-
vention which nominated Wanser, and
said that the first check offered was from
the notorious Tom Potter, and the next
from policy dealer. The speaker COM
mented on Flavei McGee's starting re-
form backed by such people. and then
said Mr. MCGEE was a candidate for
Judge of the Supreme Court.
He stands one million chances of be-
ing struck by lightning before he gets the
office" said the speaker. "Did you ever
see MCGEE upon the street? Think Of him
in gown upon the benchl'
With earnest thanks to those present
for their attention, the speaker closed his
speech amid great cheers.
GOVERNOR ABBETT'S ADDRESS.
Governor Leon Albeit was next intro
duced by the Chairman. He received an
absolute ovation as he came to the front
of the platform. Governor Abbetr
said:-
"MR CHAIRMAN AND FELLOW CITIZENS:
The question before the people of Jer-
sey City, in reference to the city govern
ment for the next five years, rests upon
the issue, whether the man to be elected
Mayor will be able to meet the condition
of affairs, and give us better city govern
ment. have been in official position in
the city government as Corporation
Counsel, and l have had ample oppor
tunity to duly ascertain its present posi-
tion. In this city, as its stands, 1t is pos
sible to bring about reforms. and TO meet
the condition of affairs.
"There is debt Of undue proposition
weighing upon the people and the money
that goes to pay the interest on this enor-
NOUS debt is taken from funds that might
be used for city improvements. The only
thing to do is to attempt to reduce this
debt. First of all, instead of paying seven
per cent. for money we will be able to get
It at five per cent, or even less, when we
need it. The groundwork Is here for
proper management by which we can get
money at cheaper rate OF interest. 10
do this we must have man OF brains.
strength of character and ability at the
head of the city government.
1--WE must have man who can manage
affairs so as to produce revenues without
bringing new burdens upon us. This re-
uuires a man of force and OF the strongest
attributes, and a man who can reduce our
city debt three-quarters of million dol
lars in two years is the man whom you
can trust to reduce 1t considerably more
in five years.
AwILL OF IRON.
"Another thing you should think of is
that the man at the head OF affairs must
have will of iron and stand as firm as a
rock against the tide of mutinous criti-
cism and say The expenses must be re-
duced' The best Christian gentleman is
unfit for an office Of this kind unless he
has the strength to do right, even If he
offsnds somebody, and to see that the
money is spent for the benefit Of the
people and for their benefit only.
the Repu ublican candidate. Mr.. Wanser,
or the Democratic candidate, Mr. Nc
Dermott, Is best fitted to occupy the DO
sition Of Mayor Of this city for the next
five years in view of these requirements.
81 have known both gentlemen for
a lrx,z ,1x.,A Nfx~
have accomplished. Mr.. McDermott's
record speaks for itself. By his past
actions you may judge OF him for the
future.
aMr. Wanser is an admirable gentle
man socially, but he has never done any
thing that showed, in the slightest
degree, his capability for filing the
To whom do you owe the most
gratitude1 What has MIR. Wanser done
to show his fitness in any way for the
nigh position he seeksa He has not had
the experience in municipal affairs, nor
has he ever in any instance shown the
strength of character, determination and
honesty Of purpose that Mr.. McDermott
has shown. The other side say that If
elected our candidate will be controlled
by political leaders. He has never been
controlled heretofore, but has always
stood up for what he believed to be right.
Beyond that his friends and WarmeSt
supporters in this campaign would not
ask him to act against his own judgment
and convictions.
"Judging by the satellites that hover
about Mr.. Wanser, don't you think he is
man that would be influenced to alarge
extent in his every official action?
speak warmly of Mr.. McDermott because
have known him from his boyhoed He
studied law in my office, and l have
watched his career with as much interest
as he were my own sou, Every step me
has made has been guided by honesty and
brains.
GREAT OPPORTUNITIES
eve have beautiful city. which, with
its commercial advantages and wealth OF
residential property on the hill, should be
made one of the first cities in the land.
We only need the half Of the people to
stop the increase OF this debt. and this
can be done by the election of the Demo-
cratic candidate for Mayor He succeeds
in all positions, and | can assure
you of the advantages of electinG him.
He Is not candidate on account of any
personal benefit that may be derived from
the office. He is a candidate to do pub
lie service. He has said, i will doit,' and
[ believe he will. 1t is natural that he
should want to make the city in which he
was reared, and the home of his family,
as proud as any of her surrounding Sis
ters. II you elect him he will do it"
Governor Abbett's speech was listened
to with eager attention, and he was fre-
quentiy interrupted byapplause. He took