The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-12
7HH LAST GUN Fired.
Loaded and Primed by
Workingmen to Demo1-
ish Republican
PretenCe.
M'DEkMOTr LABOR MEETING.
Printers Tell Why They Favor His
Election-Great Gathering
On Washington Street.

The mass meeting last night at the cor.
ner Of Washington and Essex streets was
a rousing one, Notwithstanding the COOL
ness of the evening. There were fully
eight hundred workingmen present.
The meeting was under the auspices Of
the labor organizations of the city.
z. G. MeGuire OF the Sboem akers'
Union called the meeting to order. and
with a few remarks introduced Duncan
Mcleod of Typographical Union SO. "a
as Chairman.
Mr.. Mcleod said he was glad Of the op-
portunity to talk to working men about
working man. He spoke of Mr.. McDer-
motifs early career as q uuion printer,
and told how by honest, hard work and
perseverance he had risen from the ranks
and become one Of the leading men OF
the State.
AN HONEST FIGHT.
"This is the last opportunity you will
have" said Mr. Mcleod, ''of hearing
the two candidates for Mayor discussed.
Tomorrow you will vote, and then if you
have not cast your ballot for the right
man you will have only yourself to blame.
Mr.. McDermott has made square, honest
fight in this campaign. He has told the
people what he will do II elected, and
from his past record YOU can trust him to
do whatever he promises. /, as WORK.
lngman, want to ask you, as working
men, to 60 to the polls tomorrow, and
not only vote fer Mr.. McDermott, but see
that your friends vote for him also. IL you
do your duty we will have a Mayor to be
proud of, and one who will always look
out for the interest of the Masses"
Mr.. Mcleod was loudly applauded,
after which he introduced MIR. Thomas j.
Scanlan Of Typographical Union No. "a.
STRONG RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. Seaman mada n few remarks in
favor OF Allan McDermoot as friend of
the workingmen and of organized labor,
after which he read the folio wing resolu-
Jions:
Whereas Allan L. McDermott, the Democratic
and Citizen IS candidate for Mayor of jersey City
began his career az journeyman printer and q
member of the International Typographical Un-
ion; and
perity he has not forgotten the traditions Of his
youth, but has remained the steadfast friend OF
organized labor, using every effort to advance its
cause and to benefit the workingmen OF this
State and city;
Resolved, That we, the members of the
Printers Legion of Jersey City are proud Of the
honors he has won, recognizing that In winning
them he has reflected honor on our craft;
Resolved, That we recognize in him man
who will faithfully keep his pledges, whose
whole record is a sufficient guarantee that he
will administer eny flee to which he is elected
for the benefit of the people, without distinction
of party or position; and
Resolved, That we pledge him our heartest
support at the polls aud We call upon our Fellow
workers to cast their suffrages for him as for
one who's faithfuneSs and able administration
of the city affairs will add to its prosperity,
develop its industries and place it on an even
grade with the best organized communities in
the country.
RECORDS REVIEWED.
The resolutions were received with ap-
plause, after which General w. c. Lee
was Introduced. He reviewed the rec
ords of the two candidates aud OF the par
ties they represent. He showed how the
city had already been benefited by the
hand of Allan L. McDermott in its muni-
cipal affairs, and how II the people trusted
him for the next five years he could bene-
ht them still further by reduction OF
taxes, improvement of school facilities
and better water and cleaner streets.
WORKERS VIEW OF IT.
At the close of General Lees remarks,
John Rafferty,, laboring man, was in
said, "and I want to have the affairs of
the city in which / live governed by a
man who is in sympathy with the work
ing people. That is why am here to adj
vocate the election Of Allan l.. McDer-
mott. He has shown himself in years
gone by to be man of his word.
honest and true in every promise he has
made or will make to the people. You
should do your utmost tomorrow to roll
up q majority for Allan L. McDermott
| that will show all men the power OF the
workingman when he asserts himself"
Mr.. Rafferty's speech was straight from
the shoulder, and was received with
| loud cheers and applause by the working
| men.
The meeting was then adjourned.