The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-11

AO oPCCSA 1se<eA0 " OSNOAhSA @ASSSss
in nominating the ex-President was one
that will not be forgotten by his hearers
for many years. 1t was repeatedly in
terrupted by admirers OF Mr.. Cleveland.
and also by the admirers of other great
Democrats whose names he mentioned. (
When the Governor mentioned Cleve-
lands name, hats were thrown wildly in
the air. and cheers and yells were deafen-
ing. Banners waved In the great hall as
vigorously as fans, and Michigan. In her
enthusiasm. so far forgot herself as to
faunt Cleveland banner before the eyes
and into the faces Of the New York dele
cation. This almost led to fight.
When Governor Albeit came to the re-
view of the modern heroes OF Democracy
each was cheered in moderation from
Russell to Boles, but when David B.
Hills name was mentioned Tamman
and the New York delegation led a
de monstration second only TO thas
which the Cleveland men had
made. Mounting their chairs. the New
Workers led cheering army which found
recruits momentarily in every part OF the
hall. Twice the New York men sat
he
anew, and again and again the friends
and admirers of New York arose to their
feet.
THE SPEECH.
The text of Governor Abbett's speech
is as follows:-
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE
CONVENTIONAL placing a name before
this Convention / speak for the united
Democracy of the State of New jersey,
whose loyalty to Democratic principles,
faithful service to the party, and whose
contributions to its success entitle it to
the consideration OF the Democracy OF
the country. Its eletorial vote has always
been cast in support OF Democratic prin-
ciples and Democratic candidates.
In voicing the unanimous wish OF the
delegation of New Jersey l present as
their candidate for the suffrage OF this
Convention the name of distinguished
Democratic Statesman born upon its soil.
for whom, in two Presidential contests.
the State of New jersey has given its
electoral vote.
The supreme consideration In the mind
of the Democracy of New Jersey is the
success of the Democratic party and Its
principles We have been III the past and
will be In the future, ready TO sacrifice all
personal preferences to the clear express
sion of the will of the Democratic party.
1t Is because this name will awaken
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of the Democracy and insure success; IL
is because he represents the great Demo-
cratic principles and policy upon which
the entire Convention 10 unit; 1t Is be-
cause we believe that with him as cam
didate the Democracy Of the Union Will
sweep the country and establish It's prln-
cipIes throu ghout the length and breadth
of the land, that we offer to the Conven-
tfou as a uomln ee the choice OF the Democ-
racy of New Jersey, Grover Cleveland.
ALL IN LINE.
Is. If auy doubt existed iliS the minds OF
thu Democracy of New Jersey OF, his
ability 10 lead the great Democratic hosts
TO victory, they would Tot present his
name today; with them the success OF the
Marty and the establishment of its princi-
ples are beyond their love or admiration
for any man. We feel certain that every
Democratic State, though its preference
may be for. some other distinguished
Democrat, will give its warm. enthusias-
tic and earnest support to the nominee OF
this Convention The, man whom we
present will rally to his party thousands
Of independent voters, whose choice Is
determined by their personal conviction
that ths candidate will represent princi-
ples dear to them, and whose public
life and policy give assurance that
If chosen by the people they Will
secure an honest, pure and conserva-
tive Administrator, and the great inter-
est of the country will be encouraged anc
other distinguished Democrats who have
been mentioned in connection with this
nomination will receive that consldera-
tion to which the great services they nave
rendered their party entitle them. But
we stand today in the presence OF the
fact that the majority OF the Democratic
masses throughout the country. rank and
81. off ia vnt haR1Qnd the
nomination of Grover Cleveland.
This sentiment Is SO strong aud over
powering that it has affected and con-
trolled the actions of delegates who would
otherwise present the name OF some dis
tineuised leader of their own State, with
whom they feel victory would be assured
and In wnom the entire country would
spoken, and favorite sons and leaders are
standing aside in Difference to their Will.
Shall we listen to the voice or the
Democracy of the Union, shall we place
on our banners the name OF the man OF
their choice, the man In whom they De-
lieye. or shall we for any considerations
or policy or expediency hesitate to obey
their will?
FAITH IN THE PEOPLE.
have sublime faith in the expression
of the people when 1t is clear and distinct.
When the question before them 10 one
that has excited discussion and debate;
when 1t appeals to their interest aud their
feelings; when it calls for the exercise OF
their Judgment. and when they say we
want this man and we can elect him. we,
their representatives. must not disobey
or disappoint Them. 1t Is incumbent
upon us to obey their wishes and concur
In their Judgment. Then, having given
them the candidate of their choice, they
will give us their best. their most ener-
getic efforts to secure success.
We confidently rely upon the loyal
and successful work of the Democratic
leaders who have advocated other candt-
dates, We know that in the great state
accross the river from New Jersey, now
controlled by the Democracy, there is no
Democrat who will shirk the duty OF
making an effort to secure the success OF
the candidate of this Convention, not
withstanding his Judgment may differ
from that of the majority. The Demo
cracy of New York and their great lead
ers, whose efforts aud splendid general
ship have given to us q Democratic