New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-13
GOV. WERTS DENOUNCED.
CALL TO IMPEACH HIM LOUDLY
APPLAUDED.
,uss.urrrlNG At NEWARK CONDEMNS THE

,,ss-MrET1NG At NEWARK CONDEMNS THE
OUTRAGEOUS CONSPIRACY At TRENTON
,vceum Hall Newark. was packed by mass
meeting of citizens last night 10 denouhce the
mirage by Democratic Senators at Trenton.
All Republican Senators except Bradley and
stokes sat on the platform. C'rtandt Parker
oef1ed and around MIN were eminent lawyers
ord leading citizens of the State. Intense
.rnestuess pervaded the meeting, and the
sreerbes were full Of feeling and purpose to
e,,uJ bv the law and Constitution against the
dagtardly assault The demand that Governor
verts be impcached by the Assembly was
,bunderously applauded. The call for the meet
ing was non-partsan. and ii was signed by
many Democrats. An overflow meeting was
hold IN Chester Row. and strong resolutions
were adopted at both.
Cortlandt Parker opened the Lyceum Hall
meeting with a legal presentation Of the situa-
,ou declaring that the Republicans were i'm
n-ecnably intronched behind the Constitution
,., and usage lie denounced in withering
terms the revolutionary proceedings at Trenton
end depicted what evils would follow should
the usurpAtion succeed. II" characterized 'he
outrage as treason.
Thomas y McCarter discussed the situation
from the point Of view of a lawyer and Jersey
man. He quoted Cushing as t. the right Of
Senators t. their seats That right depended
wholly and exclusively ~ the certificates Of cleo
lion. Every SenatOr-olect holding certificate
was a member o: The Senate whether legally
elected or not; The members-e.ec. belonged to
the Senate as judicial tribunal on qualifications
Of members The speako" referred To- the case
Of Attorney-Gen,ral Stockton whose election to
the Federal Senate in 1856 was contested
HARD WORDS FOR TIE GOVERNOR
Tho speaker addressed himself TO Governor
Werts ia language that brought the people 10
their feet Governor Werts had known when he
recognized that bogus and fraudulent Senate that
f. had no standing in righ: or law. but he had
deliberately chosen to throw in his lot with the
Senate thieves.
He is n skilled lawyer added the speaker
"He has been on the Supreme Bench, and showed
ability there He knew: but with rare Cowardice
he turned the question, which lie as Governor
should have decided at once for right and justice,
over 70 the Attorney General lie abdcated his
ov functions"
The speaker did no: believe that Stockton,
thus made arbiter would ever sanction the Geed.
He knew how il was himself in his own case.
The speaker said he could not understand the
snjrit of the Assembly. That House should, with
out delay bring articles Of Impeachment against
the Governor J. would only take a majority
vote Il was true that a two-thirds vote in the
Senate was necessary 10 conviction and the
Governors confederates would support him. but
proceedings would drag into light hidden authors
Of the crime.
Il want 70 see who is behind exclaimed the
speaker. amid intense applause. II want to See
who prompted that arch-conspirator McDermott
10 enter the Senate with prepared resouu '~s
Tuesdays proceeding was revolution" q voice
III T,.s4
Yes. treason" responded the speaker. and
every man who participated can be Indicted
for conspiracy.
Senator Ketcham explained the position of
Republican Senators.
ave stand on rights he said. and from
that we will not swerve. We will accept
nothing but absolute and unconditional sur
render. The last Court of Appeals was the
Court # Errors. but the Senate appealed L. a
higher court than that-the tribunal Of the peo-
pie"
Spirited addresses were made by the Senator'S
present John Kean, jr- Franklin Murphy and
others The resolutions We're adopted by
rising vote amid great cheering.
WHAT THE Resolutions SAID
The resolutions declared that the meeting had
been called without distinction Of party "to add
its voice to that os the whole state i'm denoUnc- !
Ing the attempt to subvert and nullify the Will |
Of the people as expressed AZ the last cleo /
ton" The result of the election was no mere /
party victory. but an unmistakable expression /
OF the condemnation Of the actions of the former
legislators. and demanding a different policy, +
the prompt repeal Of obnoxious laws. state and /
municipal. fastened upon the people b.. the last /
three LEGISLATURES. The resolutions add that /
the Senators elected "attended peaceably at The /
seat Of government. and We're met by an or .
ganizei mob. The Senate Chamber was seized
and held by a minority If hold-overs from the
legislature jus; condemned by the people, |
openly asserting a determination - refuse to ad-
mi, any persons whom they pleased 10 exclude /
The resolutions denounced this conspiracy TO /
lock the wheels of government and the method 81 /
force and riot" as a di grace 10 the state. as /
treason to its government, and as leNylng war /
on the state
"Wc assure the S,nators-elect" the resolu- /
tions go on. "of the unfinching support OF the /
who, people by whom they Wcr" chosen. We /
thank theG for their strong and peaceful stand /.
in maintaining the freedom and independence /
OF the Senate and constitutional right against /
force OF. fraud and declare that the Senate, /
through the ma ioyiiy of the members shall be- '
protected and secure against al attacks from F
whatever source. ", further express the hope F
tha; Governor Vert. with whom tho powc: /
rests OF defeating the conspiracy. VIII at once |
recognize and act in unison with the Senate. /
and thus maintain tho Constitution and laws /
II was reported IN JcrEcy city last night that /
AttOraey-Generai S;ockton's opinion or the .
Senate fight At Trenton had been forwarded 10 +
Governor Wcrts. GOV snor Wcrts Was at his f
home in Ple@saHt-a.e. IL said:
Il nav" not received the decision. | expect /
70 receive 3 tomorrow. but shall not give .
Z ont for publication. J shan first send it To .
the legislature