The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-11-18
EXIT THE O'NEILLS.
The Great Democratic Organization
of the Fourth District Changes
Its Name.

The P. II. O'Neill Association is no
more. The final meeting of that once
powerful organization was held last
evening and in its stead was formed the
Robert Davis Association.
The meeting was unusually largely at
tended, and many of the members ex-
pressed their regrets that the name OF
the association was to be changed. When
they were assured. however, that P. H,
o'Neill desired the change for personal
and political reasons they reluctantly
consented.
The resolution offered by P. 81. ONE Ill
to change the name of the ASSOCIATE on
was taken from the table and by the
unanimous vote of those present the F.
III. O'Neill Association became the Robert
Davis Association.
Then ensued the election Of officers.
Presiding officer Edelstein placed in
nomination for president p. II. O'Neill.
The nomination was received amidst
great applause. A vote was taken and
Mr.. O'Neill received the unanimous vote,
President Edelstein presided and In
making a farewell address to the mem
befs paid a high tribute to p. II. O'Neill.
" have presided over the P. II. O,NeiIl
" " 4Odhu6 alA Ill.,
land on all occasions / have found every
member willing to abide by my decisions
and assist me in the performance of my
duties. Never have I seen a body OF men
SO firmly bound together. You WORE we'll
together and are a credit to any party
and an honor to the man underwriters name
you are bound. p. II. O'Neill you bave
all supported end / know he appreciates
the honor you have conferred upon him.
l have. l hope. served you satisfactorily.
but now that we are to change the name
Of the Association I desire to step down
and out"
Mr.. O'Nein accepted the office and
said:-"Gentlemen, you have conferred
upon me an honor. For four years we
have been bound together as friends, not
alone political friends, but I feel and
know that in this organization I have
some friends that will remain true.
Political reverses come to every one, but
the bonds of friendship can never be sew
cred. Ihave felt exceedingly proud OF
the members of this Association. 1 nave
had just cause to, beause I know that no
organization in this country ever made
O finer appearance when In parade. Our
receptions and outings have never been
surpassed, and 4 feel proud aud
f nappy y wnsn o ! say s,eces saat after Ter
we are here and on top. We are In q good
financial condition. During the time we
have been in existence VIC have expended
$4,000. When any other organization
passes through the scenes and the trials
and expends $4,000 in the time we have,
l want to see If their condition will equal
ours. Our organization Is the parent
body Of all the organizations this side of
the railroad. The Mclaughlin Associa-
ton Is virtually alone on the other side of
the tracks
II thank you for the honor you have
conferred upon me. and I will do my best
10 give satisfaction In all my rulings, and
IN the government of this new organiza-
ton ! ask your cooperation and SUPPORT
The other officers eIected were:-John
Edelstein, First Vice President; Richard
Walsh, Second; James Braden, Third:
William Heller. Treasurer; Arthur ].
Q'Brien. Financial Secretary; Thomas
Cummings. Corresponding Secretary:
Joseph Quirk, Recording Secretary;
George Donaldson, Sergeant-at-arms. and
Nat" Fowler, Collector.