The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-09-14
men. and when they have voted for their
chiefs to their hearts content they will
| 90 over to Young
HUDSON'S CAUCUS.

|
The Delegation Likely to Be Solid for
| Young Under the Unit Rule.
Notwithstanding the pelting rain last
| night, nearly all the Hudson County
Delegates to the Democratic State Con-
vention, put In appearance at about half
past seven O'Clock at Phil Muldoon's
store. The delegates chatted in groups.
| Muldoon's Indian seemed to smile upon
them, and wish them success
| in their determination TO extend to
E. f. G. Young the nomination
for Governor. Roche's Hall had been
| selected for the contemplated caucus, but
| not delegate entered until Justice
| Davis put In an appearance. When he
arrived, Mr.. Davis was buttonholed by
one delegate after another, each one hav-
| ing some important declaration to make
| or important message to deliver. The
Little judge went in and out among
the crowd, and finally it was announced
that it was time to settle down to busi-
ness.
OF the 165 delegates elected all were not
Young men, but it is said 140 of them
We're. The remaining twenty-five. it is
said. said. We're standing put for Judge Werts.
! The Werts delegates did not respond to
| the roll cali, but tbs business Of the
caucus went on just the same.
| ALL WERE FAITHFUL.
Chairman M. J. O'Donnell of the
County COMMITTEES called the meeting
to order. and Joseph D. Bedle.
Jr.. was selected Chairman. Frank
The delegates present were for E. F. g.
| Young to mau, and were enthusiastic
| for his nomination.s Chairman Bedle, in
| taking his seat. thanked the delegates
for the honor conferred upon him and
| wished the delegates every success in
| 10 IN Of ~ Ia
man they were to support, no matter who
| he was.
The delegates were then asked their
choice for the nomination for Governor.
Cries of "Youngi YoungI' filed the
room.
A hearty cheer was given, which dem
| onstfated the determination of the dele
gates. When order was restored, Senator
Hudspeth made an address upon the
| qualities of the man who had been
| named. His remarks were frequently in
terrupted by cheers. At the conclusion.
the roll was called. and those present
were recorded for Young to man.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The next business was the election OF
officers. George w. Wilson was elected
v1ce-President, e. A. Dugan, Secretary;
Justice W. D. DAILY, member OF the Com
mittee on Credentials; Robert S. auds
peth, Organization, and George W
Young, Resolutions. :.
Peter Hauck, OF Harrison, was elected
member of the State Committee.
UNIT RULE ENFORCED.
AT the suggestion of Jailer Davis, Sena-
tor Hudspeth moved for the adoption of
the unit rule. lie explained that this
course had been pursued by Essex end
that thirty Young delegates had been dis
franchised. He further explained that a
few of Hudson's delegates were opposed
to Young and that in order to offset the
action of Essex by endeavoring to defeat
Hudson's choice it would be advisable to
adopt the unit rule.
Registrar Fielder. although a staunch
supporter OF Mr., Young, objected to pur-
suing this course, fearing that it might
cause dissention in the Convention. He
argued at length and opposed the unit
rule, tooth and nail. The Registrars
Rght was in vain, as the delegates present
were satisfied 70 abide by the unit rule.
Accord1ngiyit It was agreed that the unit
rule should prevail
WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH FEENEY?
Whiie this argument was going on in
side, President Feeney, of the Police
Board, who, it Is said. is strong adher
ent of Judge Werts. was across the street
boiling Within" as it were. Mr.. Feeney
claims that twenty-five delegates elected
are out for Werts. He does not like the
idea of seeing these men silenced by the
unit rule. He had nothing to say about
the case of Essex. He will probably make
himself heard at Trenton today.
Before the caucus adjourned. Col. E. A.
Stevens of Hoboken, was elected as the
Presidential elector from the Eighth dis
| trict.
THE START.
This morning at eight o'clock the
| Young delegates assembled at Taylor's
| Hotel. Many of them went to Trenton
on the 8:13 Pennsylvania Railroad train,
while the remaining ones wen down on
| the SAB or Gal trains No Werts men
were visible. Every delegate seen going
| away had badge on the lapel of his coat
bearing the name of E. f. G. Young.
Justice Davis, before departing, told
| NEWS reporter that he thought Mr..
| Young's chances were excellent. He
hopes to see Hudson's choice named on
the first ballot.