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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-26

of expenses of operation and admins
tration, the consolidation offered a
prospect of cheaper coal TO the people
of New Jersey; (4 That in this belief
and hope the Legislature passed the
bill to legalize the consolidation; (5)
That the bill failed to embody a
clause providing for the execution
of a contract between the State
and the consolidated railroads
guaranteeing a reduction in the price
of coal or at least that the then pre-
vailing price would not be increased;
90 That the railroads actually pro-
ceeded to increase the price, and %
That '.in view of thefailure of the bill
to contain provisions which will alb
solutely protect the consumer, and
N.Y. (his) decision that a valid agree
ment for this purpose cannot be en-
tered into without additional legis-
lation," he had determined to veto the
bill.
Every word of this is as true as it is
fair and right-minded. The facts are
too recent for any doubt as to their
truth. Where from end to end is
there room for the least cavil or re-
proach at the Democratic party? In
every step of the affair, its represen-
tatives studied the public interest,
and where the Legislature made an
unconscious error or omission, the
Governor fearlessly corrected it at the
personal cost to himself of several i'm
portant political friends and allies.
The misunderstanding of this whole
subject is one of the strangest episodes
in the history of legislation. Here
are a party and its representative
men subjected to serious obloquy for
a proceeding in which they not only
consulted the public good at every
step, but in which the general wisdom
and beneficence of the principles that
guided them seem to be SO plain at
every point as to be mere matter of
fact not argument.
That the Governors words were not
empty air has been shown beyond all
doubt by the history of the suits in
the Court of Chancery. Under his
direction, the Attorney General has
conducted suits to a successful issue,
involving judgments of the Court OF
Chancery ~condemning the advance in
the price of coal. To secure respect
for this decision a movement has
been made for the appointment of a
receiver to take charge of the New
Jersey Central Railroad. The out
come of this application is hardly
doubted by lawyers or laymen.
Without going into the merits of this
course as an abstract subject of law or
economics, we simply desire to cite it
here as an overwhelming proof of the
Governors sincerity in his desire to
compel a reduction in the price of
coal. The Governors action in this
lawsuit is simply the complement of
his course in his veto of the lease bill.
The whole story rebounds to his
credit and that of the Democratic
party. The party should join with
the Republicans in making it an issue
in the campaign, and it is an issue on
which the Democracy can afford to
hold a very aggressive position.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-26
GREENvlLLE GLEANINGs.
Governor.

~ oSs
Small boys with air rifles are making it
rather dangerous for pedestrians in
G~reenville. The boys. in shooting at
sparrows, often aim low and many resi-
dents have narrowly escaped sbeing hit.
Yesterday afternoon a spare bullet per-
fprated Mr.. j.. Wolleons' nat while he
was walking on Pamrapo avenue. Mr..
WoIleons took the rifle from the boy and
took it to the Fifth Precinct Station
House.
The Y. NJ. c. A. Athletic Club at a
special meeting last night adopted reso-
buttons in regard to the death of Vice
President Harry G. Sutton. The men,
oers attended the funeral service this af-
ternoon in II body.
TIE tenth annual target excursion of
the Greenyille Guard is being held today
a. the Schuetzeu PARK. This evening the
annual ball will be held at Metropolitan
Hall, when the pizes will be awarded to
the successful markSmaD.
The Jersey City Rangers nave ap-
pointed a committee to rraug for the
annual dinner at KRchlee's New York
Bav House on Thanksgiving Day.
Mrs. L. M. Boag entertained a large
number of friends at her residence, on
Ocean. near Chapel enu last evening.
Singing, games and a COLLATION. were the
features Of the evening.
Al joint meeting of the Y. NJ. @. A..
Ladies, Auxiliary and Executive Board
will be held at the rooms, on Linden
avenue. on Monday evening to arrange
for a course of entertainments.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-26
Governor Albeit and the Coal Roads

Governor Albeit and the Coal Roads.
We print in another column, today,
about half of Governor Abbett's cele-
brated memorandum of last April,
explaining his reasons for vetoing
Assembly Bill No. 449, commonly and
absurdly known as the Coal Bill, but
being really the bill to render valid
the lease to the Reading Railway sys-
tenn of that portion of the New Jer-
sey Central Railroad which lies In this
State. The first half of the Governors
memorandum consists of an analysis
and historical sketch of the Bill, and
states certain technical doubts as to
It's constitutionalty. This part we do
not quote because it is now immater-
ial. That portion to which we invite
the renewed attention OF the public
today deals with the essential merits
of the bill and of tine consolidation of
the railroads and with the bearings
of the attempted legislation upon the
matter of the increase or diminution
in the price of coal.
We reprint this remarkable State
paper today as a matter of justice and
a matter of duty. We believe that
even were we altogether opposed to
the views of the Governor, we should
think it fair to place his own exposi-
ton of his ideas and policy before the
people. in view of the unending mis-
representations and distortions which
have been spread broadcast through
the State. Cordially agreeing, as we
do, with the true Democratic position
on this whole subject, and believing
that in his memorandum the Cover
nor has most clearly and justly de-
fined that position, we have a firm
faith in the power of his explanations
and arguments to win the approval
of all who read without prejudice
and with understanding.
To us it appears that, after reading
the Governors words, only ques-
tion can remain:-Was he sincere in
them; did he really desire chiefly the
protection of the people against an
unjust increase in the price
of q necessary of life? This
question is best answered by the
Governors subsequent course. If he
and the officers of his administration
can be found to have made any effort
to realize the aspirations which he
has professed for the public good,
then it would seem an elementary
proposition that he and his party
should be credited with good faith
and zeal for the public welfare
throughout.
In his message, the Governor points
out: ~ That it has been the policy of
the State-of both parties in the State
to encourage the consolidation of
weak railroads into strong ones; ~
That the Reading consolidation prom
ised to create out Of bankrupt and
moribund concerns a great road which
could do the public good service and
stimulate other great systems to inn
proved service; 81 That BY reduction
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-26
Origin of O-uarant;na.

1.-THE word quarantine. which is now of
significant. meaning, comes from the
Italian quarantine" says the Cincinnati
Commercial tThe monkish or the late
Latin term was applied by the Anglo
Saxons about Egbert's time. 1t was then
the custom to compute the periods OF
time by ~forties, and a vessel coming from
a suspected or diseased port was prohi-
bited any intercourse with shore for forty
days. Others say that the Venetians first
introduced the practice and the name.n
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-26
Mept for orthodox Jews

There is a special department in P. o.
Armour,s packing house at the stock
yards for the slaughtering of bullccks
according to the rabbinical laws, fer con-
sumption by orthodox Jews. 1t is esti-
mated that there are 5000 Israelites in
Chicago who will not eat meat prepared
in the usual way. About one hundred
and twenty animals are killed each week
after the manner prescribed in the books
Of Moses.-Shoe and Leather Reporter.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-26
The Presidents Trade

William Ann-sIn this country every
boy is supposed to learn d useful trade.n
Lord Forgiyuz-"But surely the Presi-
dent isn't an artisan?v
William Apn-..Oh. yes be is; he is a
cabinetmaker. TT nth,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-26

he has, decency and fair play and the
prevention of a gr oss and horrible
scandal demand that the fact be pub
lished at once and Mr.. Davis be al
lowed to file his plea of mot guilty"
and demand a speedy trial.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-26
How They Do II In Boston.

Miss Blocker Coating her friend on
the shoulder):-sNever say die"
Miss Emerson COT Boston):-"I do not.
/ always say expire. Judge.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-26
A Good Reaanp

Friend-aWhy have you named your
baby Ever
Tired sPapa-sBecause she's raised
Cain.n-Jury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-26

THERE is a great deal of complaint
in the city about the failure of the
Board of Finance to hold a meeting.
1t is several weeks since it has done
SO, and public business is seriously in
arrears. Resolutions, contracts, pay
rolls, are stacked up in piles of many
moons growth upon the Clerks desk
awaiting concurrence, and citizens
are getting very impatient. There
are important public improvements
retarded, there are people waiting for
their money who cannot afford to
wait for it. All sorts of interests are
at stake.
We are aware thatthe members of the
Board are busy men in private life; but
so long as they hold public Office they
owe the people some sacrifice of pri-
vate convenience. If their personal
affairs will not allow them the time to
meet in business hours. why not re-
turn to the old system and meet inthe
evening? Certainly they should do
something and that quickly.
AMONG the stock subjects of Re-
publican lamentatiop is the change in
management of the State lunatic
asylums. The truth is the new adj
ministration has made the most ex-
tensive improvements in these insti-
buttons and effected considerable
economies to boot. The Hudson
County .Freeholders made their an
nual inspection of the Morris Plains
Asylum on Monday. This place was
an unceasing subject of scandal under
Republican administration. Tt has
been torn up by n row after an
other. Investigations, censures,
charges and counter charges were
banded about year after year. 1t got
to be a disgrace to the State. For the
last two years, peace, order, efficiency,
economy and progress have reigned.
The buildings have been placed in
order, the grounds beautitied, the
outbuiIdings reconstructed and i'm
proved up to modern standards. The
patients are better cared for, their
lives are easier and their chances of
recovery better. And less money is
spent than ever before. Let the Re-
publican papers and speakers tell the
truth and we will stand all they can
say about the reformed management
of the State asylums.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-26

SPECIAL SESSION IF NECESSARY.
| am satisfied that this bill was not in
to increase the price of coal to the
people Of u State, whatever might be
its effect upon the In other
States. 1t. however, I am in error in this
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-10-26
OCTOBER s6. 1892

|9aa ! 'aasssssa is ols S'' on al
local questions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-17
gn1ex 10 ADVERTISEMENTS.
QmusemenIs.


ACADEMY OF NUSiO-S-The Black Crook.
AMBEkG THEATRE-S-Our Don Juans.
AMERICAN INSTITUTED q. IN. until 10 D. rn-Gfano
Industrial Fair
RIJoU THEATRES :15-A Paror Match
BRoA DWAY THEATRE-S-The Lady or the Tiger 800
CAhNEGIE Music HALL-10 O. IN. To 10 D. h'-i"o
Dere Gallery.
CAkINo-S-Vsudev1le.
COLUMBUS THEATRES 16-Minstrels
DALY'S THEATRES :15-Little Miss MILLION.
EDEN MUSEE-The World In Wax.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-S :l5-Puritania'
GRAND OPERA HOUSE-S-The White squadron.
GARDEN THEATRES :l5-Henry WILL
HARLEM OPERA HOUSES :l5-RObin HOOD
HARRIGAN'S acknowledgements Sovereignty
HERRMANN'S THEATRES :l5-Magc
HOYT,s MADISON SQUARE THEATRES 3o-A Tip
TO Chinatown.
ROSTER & BIALS-2-S-Vaudeville
LYCEUM THEATRES :l6-Captain Lettarblar'
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-ll q. M 10 ii D. H.
Food Exposition.
PALMER'S THEATRES :15-The Masked Bali
PHOCTOR'S THEATRES :lj-Yc Earle Trouble
STANDARD THEATRES :16-Jane.
STAR THEATRES l5-Rip Van Wrinkle
UNION SQUARE THEATRES :l5-Candy.
18th STREET THEArRE-S-A Fair Rebel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-17

President was viciOusly denounced for having
sent an Irishman to country so intensely
British as Chill. Then followed, during the
controversies in which the two governments
became involved as the result of tho civil war
and of the Baltimore affair, a series of foul
and wicked attacks on Minister Egan. He
was accused of using his office not only to stir
ND strife between Chill and the United States,
but actually to put money into his own pockets.
He was accused of entering into contracts with
the Gillian Government lie was accused of
working the Cable Company in Balmaceda's
interest. and an immense mass of lies was
printed in Mugwump and Democratic papers
here in the form of formidable and apparently
authenticated testimony supporting these afro
cols charges.
Investigation proved that not one of them
was true that, on the contrary, MIR. Egan had
conducted himself with absolute impartiality
ard fairness that he had done his full duty
according to the spirit and literal text OF his
instructions that in emergencies which would
have taxed the ability Of the most trained and
expert diplomatists of Europe, he had behaved
with wonderful tact and discretion and the
final results of his mission were the restoration
of peace upon terms most honorable to Chiii
and the United States, and the arrangement OF
treaty which effectually adjusts all outstand-
ing subjects of controversy.
During all this time President Harrison stood
by Minister Egan with firmness resolution and
confidence When it did seem. from the mass
of testimony that came here from Chill that
Mr.. Egan must have done something at least
indiscreet, the President made public announce
ment of his trust in the Minister and OF his
firm conviction that our interests had been per-
fectly guarded our National character we'll
protected and our honor honorably maintained.
The result is intensely disappointing to the
Mugwumps and Democrats, but it teaches
lesson that Irishmen ought to remember in
this campaign. They ought to understand that
Minister Egan was attacked while he
bravey and nobly doing his duty, not to the
Republican party especially but to the Ameri
can NatiOn-that he was attacked maliciously
and by ingenious lies solely because he was an
Irshman and Republican. They ought to
understand that this is how the Democratic
and Mugwump party treats distinguished
representative of their race. as the reward OF
patriotic fidelity, and they ought to understand
that the main purpose Of that party to-day, A.
its platform declares, is to break down the
great manufacturing industries of this country
in favor Of the manufacturing industries of
England. They ought to understand that a
vote for Grover Cleveland on their part means
a vote for the commercial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Of
Great Britain means the strengthening Of the
country which has held them in bondage since
the battle of the Boyne. 1t is, as Mr. Blaine
remarked. an astonishing circumstance that
Irishmcn have ever voted the Democratic
ticket 1t will be profoundly astonishing after
the Egan incident if they do it again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-17

to utilize for the corruption OF the suffrage ol
this city.
We trust that our warnings to these respect
able gentlemen have been taken well TO heart.
They were deeply sincere and Thoroughly car
nest The Republican managers do not lh'eho
10 he swindled out of this election. There are
going TO be fair vote and an honest count III
this CITY ON November or somebody is gong
70 sufTer The sufferers will not be Elders
only nor men of that ilk They will be the
employers of the Elders. the men who are fur-
nishng the funds with which these lodging
houses have been hired and these gangs OF
thugs and repeatcrs gathered and brought here.
Mr. Cleveland, az we understand IT, Is 4 moral
candidate lie represents the moral sentiment
of the Democratic party His champions III
the National Democratic Committee are all
mOralists and reformes, men OF high ana hcple
aspirations. who intend to purify politics ana
inaugurate an era OF better things. All we
ask is that they begin that era by abandoning
their plans to corrupt the vote in this city.
They must reform things honestly or not at
all. They will do well to send their Elders
back home on the next train give mp the
lodging house contracts their agents have
entered into and make up their minds to abide
the result OF a fair and honest registration and
election.
Republicans are urged to register early on
Wednesday morning. They ought to consider
this their first and greatest duty. They should
allow nothing to sand in the way OF their
going to the registry Offices and staying there
until they see their names enrolled on the
registry lists. No man can vote unless he
registers, and no conscientious citizen can cx-
cuse himself from the performance Of this high
patriotic obligation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-17
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$50 LONG And 50 ILL.,"

Mr. 7. r. Coudert the president OF the Man
haitian Club, is a very genial gentleman, and
one OF our most entertaining after dinner
speakers. That he IA sometimes carried away
either by the excitement OF the occasion or
the tide of his own discourse; 10 say things he
is afterward sorry for, need hardly be told to
any one who remembers how one evening last
winter on a festive occasion at the Manhattan
Club, at which he sat at the head of the table,
he paid a glowing tribute to the guest.
Senator David b. Hill, and 10 that statosman'S
services to his party which little later gave
him and his friends great trouble to explain.
lie is such a delightful speaker that one does
not feel like criticising him for being occasion
ally inaccurate, and tripping sometimes in his
facts. On Saturday he addressed the rcw or
ganization Of Democratic dygoods men, and
though it cannot be said that he advanced any
new or indeed. any sound argument for his
side of the question, what he did say was
well said and put in quite attractive phrase.
But he fell into inaccuracy and looscncss Of
statement, we regret 10 say. For instance, he
spoke Of the Republican party rs "Thc party
that has used tho power so long and so Ill, =
and as "asking the people at the polls t. CON
done it's offences and take it, not for what it
is worth, but for what it says it is worth
80 long and so ill.," Mr.. Coudcrt What do
you actually mean by that? Do you know the
history Of this country since your party, the
unchanging and imperishablc Democracy set
on foot in 1854 scheme to extend slavery
over the entire country, thereby bringing free
labor into competition everywhere with slave
labor, cheapcning and degrading it? Do you
know that the Republican party was born out
Of the indignant protest OF free wolkingmcn
against that conspiracy? That it fought it,
way honestly and manfully at the polls TO a
victory in 1860? That your party revotcd
and went into armed rebellion rather than
submit to the majority? That it turned over
to the new party-this Republican party, the
same to-day-a torn and distracted country
without credit or resources, with it, navy scat
tered and its army honeycombcd with treason
and an armed rebellion threatening its capital :?
Don't you know this, Mr. Coudert? Recall
the conditions existing when your party went
out of power in 1861.
The Republican party has governed the coun-
try since then So long and so l'? All. Mr.
Coudert lift up your eyes and loo. about you.
Look at race disenthralled at free labor set
upon its feet, dignihed, having rights and
asserting them manfully at rebellion mt down
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-17
THE IRISH ~ THIS CdMPdTGN

Mr.. Blanes appeal to Irish American voters
to support the Republican party as the party
which represents all that they contcndcd for
in the land of their birth, and to reject the
Democratic party as the party which is opeat-
ing in this country in the interest Of their
hereditary enemy, will not be lightly considered
by Irish voters. For many years Mr.. Blaine
has been to them an ideal American, and simply
because he is an ideal Republican. His life
has been devoted ardently, constantly, I'M
failngly to the service Of the American peo-
ple. lie has seen no interest before or beyond
their interest. lie has entertained no ambi-
ton except to originate and execute policies
that would make them greater, stronger and
more prosperous. lie has stood stOutly for
American citizenship and American rights in
all circumstances and against all menaces.
This is why he has won the admiration of
lrishmcn as OF all other classes of our popula-
ton.
Especial point was given to his remarks at
Ophir Farm by the presence there Of n truly
representative Irish American a Republican
statesman and diplomatst Mr.. Blancs per-
sonaI friend and an officer Of this Administra.
ton who has been especially bounded by the
Mugwump and Democratic press because he is
an lrishman and "A Republican. Mugwump in
tolerance Of lrishmen is the necessary coroary
of Mugwump attachment to everything that
is English. There has never ceased to be a
British party in this country, and the Mugwump
is the flower Of that party. lie is naturally a
Democrat because he can accomplish his ends
only through the party which holds in light
estimation American interests. Mr.. Egan was
sent to Chill in recognition as well OF the great
Irish American element in our population as of
his personal merit. President Harrison desired
TO signalizc his respect for Irish Americans, and
ho found in the character and ability of Patrick
Egan an especially suitable opportunity. Mr..
Egan had scarcely put his foot on Gillian soil
before he was subjected to IN outrageous in
suit at the hands of prominent British residents,
and at once bosterous laugh went up from
the Mugwump and Democratic press. and tho