The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-09
WANSER'S MANLY STAND
I Gave Them a Fair Fight;
They are Trying to
Sandbag Me-"
WILL GUARD THE CITY STILL.
The MinkakWa Club Banquet an
Event of Great Interest
People present.

tics IN Hudson county, and they paid
their tribute of respect to the club in
graceful speech.
The banquet was set in bower OF
green leaves and bright flowers. The
Belvidere's dining hall was hidden in It's
wealth of decorations, and the tables
glistened with cut glass, flashing lights
and tangled bouquets.
President Reuben Simpson raped foR
order at nine O'Clock, when every bans
queter was In his seat and soup had be en-
served He deli vered a short address in
which he vel coined those present. He
then intro duced Mr.. James A. Er win as
toastmaster. Mr. Erwin filed to posi-"
ton admirably, calling forth the appro-
baton OF every guest present.
FEAST OF REASON.
The menu Was as tolloWs:-
Soup.
Mock Turtle.
POISSON.
Red Snapper la Zeugner, with Trimmings.
ENTREES.
Filet with Mushroom.
Potatoes Parisienne. Yin Roags.
Turkey.
Green Peas, Cranberry Sauce and Potatoes.
Ducks. Lettuce Salad.
Entremets Sucres.
Roquefort Cheese.
Assorted Cakes, Fruits, Ice Cream,
Coffee and Tea.
FLOW OF SOUL.
Toastmaster Erwin, in introducing
Mayor Wanser as the first speaker, said:-
Tonight the fact that history often re-
peats itself is brought very forcibly to my
mind. 1t was said of Rome that when
her Coliseum fell Rome fell, and when
Rome fell the universe fell. History re-
peats itself in the case of Mr.. Wanser.
and can truthfully say that while Gov
ernor Werts stands, Wanser stands, and
when the Governor falls, Wanser falls"
One of the guests here interrupted by
yelling Three cheers for Werts." The
cheers were given with a vim that shook
the building.
MAYOR wANsER's SPEECH.
Mayor Wanser then arose aud responded
to the toast "Jersey City,"
"The Legislature OF New Jersey, "said
the Mayor, is taking an unusual interest
in the affairs of Jersey City, in fact it
now only legislates for The city. II is
needless for me to go into details as you
have all read ebout the efforts that are
being made to down me. can only say
10 you as citizens, that If the Legislature
ties my hands DO not expect nae
to carry out the reform you
promise you, however, that 1 will do the
best can for the taxpayers of the city.
l Will make every honest effort to reduce
your taxes, and will always look after
your interests. When the boys come to me
With their warrants, l will not sign them
until l am satisfied that they have per-
form ed their work. They may take away
my powers, but l will find out where the
city's money is being spent just the same.
above all things, gentlemen, l like an
honorable and open fight. (Applause).
gave it to them last spring and L won |:
now they are trying to sandbag me. They
dare not come out and give me fair,
square fight. They know that they are in
the wrong and they are afraid No mat
ter what they do. l Will act as guar-
dian for the taxpayers
"Jersey City must and will prosper
Located as it is on the grsndest harbor in
the world il must prosper. 1t is already
one of the largest railway
centres in the United States. The
future of the city is remarkably
bright, and If the taxpayers will stand
together and demand honest legislation,
prosperity is sure to come. What we need
is activity on the part OF the citizens.
Let them arouse and demand improve
ments. Our greatest need today is rapid
transit. Let the citizens agitate the mat
ter and we will get it. The best way to
reduction of taxes will cause a boom
which will startle olo residents
Help the rapid transit movement
If railroad company wishes to place
trolley pole in front of your property,
don't kick, but let the work OF improve
ment go on. Don't be crank, but aid
the company in its endeavors to improve
the city. You are sure TO be bene fitted. :"
The Mayor was enthusi&stical APP
plauded.
PARTISAN SPEECHES.
John A. Blair dlscoursed on the "Re-
publican Party after which Mr., Erwin
read letters from John Kean, Jr., and
Gilbert Collins, in which both gentlemen
expressed regret at being unable to be
present.
Mr.. Linn Bruce, the popular young
orator of Greenville, responded to the
toast flames G. Blane," in manner that
evoked hearty applause. The other
speakers were J Herbert Potts on flames
A. Garfield,' Frank o. Cole on william
T. Sherman" FIaveI McGee on abraham
Lincoln" and Major W. II. Armstrong on
"Ulysses S. Grant"
When the guests adjourned at one
O'Clock, all agreed that the fifth annual
banquet of the Minkakwa was most
memorable and delightful affair.
HOSTS AND GUESTS.
The Reception Committee was as fol-
lows;-Adam Reid. Reuben Simpson.
Michael Schultz, Jr., Winfield Q. Dunn.
Peter Dcff1edecker, William H. ARM
strong, and William P. Baskerville.
Among the guests were Clarence and
Charles Detwiller. w. c. Dunn, A. Arm
strong, John Walbrecht, Paul Basker-
vile, John Morrell, George Schultz. F.
Boos. A. Censor, David Hale, Charles
Merker, Jr.. Theodore K. Wegman,
A. b. Dusenberry, E. W. Wooley.
Adam Reid, Edward Schultz. John
w. Atkinson, John Diugwall, e. Il.
Mitchell, Theodore Smith, John and
Robert Struthers, w. MITCHELL Duncan
Cameron, John O'Donnell, Charles
Gassmau, James Williams, David j..
Miles, F. R. Morse, F. b. Lockwood,
George H. Aosford. G. Van Wrinkle and
Emil Sch otlaDder.