New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-17
JAMES SMITH, JR., CHOSEN.
NAMED FOR SENATOR BY THE DEMOCRATIC
CAUCUS AT TRENTON.
DOWNFALL OF LEON ALBEIT AS POLITICAL
BOSS COMPLETE-THE GOVERNOR WITH
DREW At THE LAST HOUR.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.1


Trenton. jan 1G.The Dem ocrats In the Legislature
surprised everybody tonight by calling caucus and
nominating us United States senator James Smith, jr.
Immediately after adjournment Of the two houses.
This Is earlier than Is Gus
tomary to hold such a caucus. 1t Is
usually held the of the election OF Senator,
which occurs next Tuesday. Tonight before the
caucus met 1t was reported that Governor Albeit had
withdrawn from the for Senator. There was
opposition TO Smith In tho caucus.
The Withdrawal OF Governor Albeit the result
OF the folly OF his own friends who finding themselves
defeated. determined TO take revenge upon James
smith. jr ana make it expensive for him. They
spread the rImor that large corruption fund would
be available and limited that the Smith men would be
fools II they did not ret something pretty liberal out
OF their caDdidate. The Smith men made count CT
and found they had forty voters and more. and
they determined 10 hold the caucus at and stop all
this nonsense thcy sail. The announcement brought
the doubtful mn into line for Smith. and mt o'clock
this evening Governor Albeit sent for the men
who had directly pledged themselves to him and
said he was out OF the race. Only eight Senator'S
and Assemblymen were faithful to the last The
Governor was calm and smiling at this terrific fall
and asserted to his friends that he had not expected
anything different for some weeks past Later
the Governor sent for James Smith, IT,. who was
here and extended his congratulations in style which
seemed reasonably cOrdlal and shortly after the
caucus called.
Mr.. smith unanimously Nominated for United
States Senator in the joint caucus. Senator Marsh, OF
Union Comfy made n short speech returning Gov
Abbot's thanks for the support OF bis friends
and releasing them from their promises. senator
Adrain made speech Of nomination for smith, and was
seconded by Asscmblyman Timothy Barrett. The vote
was unanimous and tho caucus Immediately adjourned
SIR. Smith when interviewed said he had nothing to
say except to return thanks TO his friends
The Republican members Of the Legislature nomln-
ated General william j. sewell Us their cand'dat" loi
senator In Joint caucus and viii vote for him week
from tomorrow.
James smitt, r.. is In the fortysecond year
Of his age. ard has lived always In Newark lie
Is The son OF n successful contractor. who was born
In ireland. and was educated In Catholic Schools.
lie was Alderman Of Newark and IL now President
OF the Board Of Works OF Newark. These offices
constitute his public record but he has been active
in Democratic politics In Newark Essex County ana
IA. state and lately has had a good deal to do with
National politics rs a friend CT william G. whitney
lie declares himself Cleveland man. out IS Oct
ter described n whitney follower. lie Is practical
politician Of IN, most practical knd and has pc"h
supporter Of Governor Albeit until he saw the eeha
torslip nrn and then he proceeded TO take H. proh'
ing by -" Democratic revolution against the Gov
ernor Mr. smith j. no orator, but talks well lie
hos q a,rnta.d md easv manner and i shrcwd a.
any OF them In dealing with men His business Is mn
O" leather manuiacturcr and he has grown fairly lirh
Ills gray hair dives him APPEARANCE olner Inhii ,n
actual age Personally he Is popular ana natuIall
amiablc lie IL married and has several eIiui.n
III. took hi, victory quietly and easily ana clrcua'cd
about corridor, ~ Ia" stat" llou~e rs serch"H d"
a man could under such circumstances; ,,,,, ou,
1overuor Abb-tt's conduct In regard 10 eeluns oh'
., Tho rae. was rather curious. Mer lie was "en
niicy ont and hid released his friends iroh I'LL
ur,to, Q was asked FOR details By several i'PoIc.
aid astonished thrm hy saving that ne lhenaen !.
, e. enc r,ce Ills foremost friends we're told VIA
M hid said and thy promptly declared thar ms ma
10 difference that they had received theIr r
H., thcy vould Therefore vote for the "lnmhs mn
,hhct,s conduct is asfflhed to irritation over some re-
norts he had received OF jubilafon among the Hm,n
men lie was calmer Inter snd resumed the pooP''
which had marked his earlier hours