The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-09-28
ton to the next Legislature. empowering
the Trustees to issue bonds to the extent
of sos, 900 for the erection Of a new build
ing for library purposes.
South JERSEY AWAKE.
The. Convention of Demo
cratic Clubs All Camden
a Decided Success
Great Enthusiasm.
sn,cfal to the Jersey City Nelcs.

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CAMDEN, Sept. 2S. 1S95.-The convention
at the Sixth Regiment armory, this city.
yesterday, attracted 500 delegates from
all parts of the State. representing one
hundred thoroughly organized clubs.
The convention practically had but little
business to transact, but made up for the
lack of work by an exhibition of enthus-
iasm that showed they were thoroughly
in earnest in organizing for the campaign
and meant to again carry New Jersey for
Cleveland. Stevenson and Werts. Every
county in the State, excepting Warren,
Sussex and Morris. was represented, but
the largest delegations present came from
Camden, Hudson Il Essex counties.
One feature of the convention was the
almost total absence of State leaders and
the predominance of workers OF the
party.
The Sixth Regiment Band gave a cou-
cert from the balcony OF the New Jersey
Hotel where headquarters had been es-
tablished for the visiting delegations.
The band afterward escorted the dele
gates TO the Armory, where the conyen-
ton was formally opened at half-past
twelve O'Clock with PRAYER by the Rev. L.
A. Tidball. d. d. w. r. Wilson. of Eli
Zabeth, called the delegates to order, and
presented Judge Howard CarroW, or
Camden, as the temporary chairman.
| He made q short speech, referring TO Ine
part taken by Camden county and the
First Congressional district In the nomi-
nation of Judge George L. Werts for
| Governor, and promising him a largely
increased vote in the Republican county
of Camden. The speaker referred to the
great interest being taken in the organ
ization of club all over the State, and
said that they were bound to be an i'm
portant factor in the approaching CAM
paign.
FATHER NAsH's ADDREs OF WELCOME.
"Father Auram" Nash, the Third dis
trict ASsemblyman from Camden county,
stirred up the delegates with one OF his
old time eloquent welcoming addresses.
Secretary Mexican was the next speaker.
gave o resume of the society since Its
organization aud appealed to all Demo-
Gratis for their hearty cooperation in the
work.
The announcement of the es of the
committees occupied the remainder OF the
morning session. Refreshments were
served in the hall during the recess n
visitors were also entertained at the
quarters of the West Jersey Democratic
League, George I. Werts Association,
Americus Club, Democratic Union ana
Central Democratic Association.
A permanent organization was effected
in the afternoon by e~lecting Senator
Robert Adrain of New brunswick,
President; William S. Mexican. As
bury Park. Secretary. and James
Lanning, Trenton, Treasurer. President
Adrain was heartily greeted when es-
corted to the platform and made a rafting
speech on National and State issues.
in which he ~eulogized Grover Cleveland
for President, and George Il. Werts for
| GororDnr Ho caid tn af ut the onnunUfinn
which nominated Mr.. Werts at Trenton,
he was in the pit; he was for Mr.. Young.
lie referred to George L. Werts as 'the
idol of the Democratic party of the
State" the Democratic Moses, who led
the Democratic hosts out of dilemmas on
two occasions. The first when he solved
the Prohibition problem, u the ballot
reform law.
soUND~D DOCTRINES.
The report of the Committee on Reso-
lutions was adopted as follews:-
We, the Democratic organizations of
the State of New Jersey in convention as
scrubbed, renew u allegiance to the
principles expressed in the constitution of
the Democratic Societies of New Jersey,
among which are,-
To preserve the Constitution of the
United States. the autonomy of the States.
local self-government aud freedom OF
elections.
LIZ CoEOO LII LAX
Capitalization of power.
To oppose the imposition of taxes be-
You'd the necessities of government, eco
nomically administered.
To promote economy in all branches OF
the public service.
To oppose unnecessary commercial re-
strictions for the benefit of the few at the
expense of the many.
To oppose class legislation, which de.
spells labor and builds up monopoly; and
TO maintain inviolate the fundamental
principle OF Democracy-"Equality before
the law
H DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM ENDORSED.
We heartily endorse the platform of the
Democratic party adopted at our National
and State Conventions, and the principles
and policies so ably enunclated in tine
letter of acceptance of our candidate for
President, Grover Cleveland.
We cordially approve our Democratic
State administration, and tender our ser.
vices in aid Of our State Committee in
accomplishing the desired success of oul
principles and candidates.
We urge the immediate formation OF
permanent Democratic associations
throughout our State to cooperate in the
work of this society.
We congratulate ourselves and all
others interested in good government
upon the u~nimpeachable and admirable
character of our candidates and standard
bearers in the coming contest, to whom
we pledge sincere, earnest and enthusi
astic support, feeling assured that merit
will win success, and that victory is
assured to Cleveland, Stevenson and
Werts.
The following delegates were elected tc
the National Convention OF Democratic
Clubs to be held in New York, Octo.
Der a.
At Large. Robert Adrian, of Middlesex
William =. Wilson, of Union: w. S. Nc
Kean, of Monmouth. District Delegates
John Mccormick, of Camden; Colonel G.
S. Simms, Mount Holly; Mayor Pierce. o.
Perth Amboy; W. A. Cotter. Hunterdon
John Hincncliffe, Paterson; Herman
Schalk. Newark; NJ J. Coyle, Hoboken
and John NJ. Savage, Railway.
Hudson is represented on the new Elk
ecutive Committee by James f. Min
turn of Hoboken. The convention closec
with a grand torchlight procession, fl
which over 1900 men participated.