The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1895-10-01


Hon. Alexander T. McGill, and to the candi-
dates of this convention.
The roll was then called for nomina-
tions for Assembly.
The name of Howard E. Packer, of
Burlington, was called by dozen dele
gates.
Clarence 7. Atkinson took the floor and
said he had been requested by some of
the delegates to present a name which
would meet the approval of all the con-
Yention, gentleman who stands as well
as any who could be named He is a ma
tive of Burlington county, farmer, high
ly gifted intellectually and we'll equipped
for the position. He had held but one
Office, that of Freebooter, and gave en-
tire satisfaction to all. Many financial
affairs, settling of estates and like mat
ters, had been entrusted to his care. He
is we'll posted on all points of interest TO
the people of New Jersey.
Mr.. Atkinson then branched off into q
TRADE against Assemblymsn Wildes. at
tempting to belittle that Official, but the
look of disgust that settled on the faces
of his hearers showed that the speech
was falling on barren ground. After pay
ing a glowing tribute to Chancellor Nc
Gill. Mr.. Atkinson presented the name of
William R. Lippincott, of Mount Laurel.
After this brilliant peroration, William
B. Plaskett. of Mount Laurel, threw a
bucket of cold water on it by stating it
was his painful duty to announce that
Mr.. Lippincott would not accept the
nomination if rendered him.
Frank A. Foy, of Northampton, said
Mr.. Lippincott had made the announce
ment before the convention met. No
gentleman could pass unanimous con.
vention without reflection.
This indicated, in degree, one part Of
the ticket that had been set up by one
wing of the party, who proposed to con
troll this nomination, for Mr.. Foy contin'
ued his remarks by saying it would be q
llgent gentlemen" appointed to fill va
cancies on the ticket, being careful to ap
point "such men as will voice the senti
ment of the people,"
DIR. A. E. Conrow, Of Chester, was also
named for the assembly nomination
That gentleman was in the audience anC
said he came to the convention with thu
idea of having his name presented, bu
he withdrew in favor of Mr.. Lippincott.
Mr.. Fov reminded DIR. Conrow that hi
was not delegate, and that the conven
ton had charge of the matter. He ther
said that Northampton endorsed all tina
had been said of Mr.. Lipplncott, but a
the same time wished to place in nomi
nation one who needs no enconium
whose record needs not to be exsolled
whose name has gone into the history o
the party as one of its heroes. DIR. A. E
Conrow. of Chester, had led the forces o
battle before and could do it again. Th,
policy of the party throughout the stat
this year is for harmony, and this poin
should be considered by this convention
Two men loom up as candidates, William
R. Lippincott and Abram E. Conrow
They would not divide the forces, bu
would lead to victory.
A ballot was taken, but it being appar
ent that Packer was not in it his adher
ents quickly changed their votes. Th,
ballot. before it was finally announced
stood: Packer, AZ Lippincott, ITO Con
row, 10Y.
The names of Budd R. Hancock, O
Burlington, and George w. Ebert, O
Southampton we're offered in connection
with the nomination for Auditor. Tn,
ballot resulted Hancock, 10; Ebert
%.
For coroner, Joel R. James, of Borden
town, andlJames G. West, of Florence
we're named. James received so votes
West, 81
This ended the business of nominations
and Mr.. Foy brought forth his promised
resolution which he said was eminentl,
in keeping with harmony. The resolu
ton provided that the chairman of tn
county executive committee, in makini
nominations for township election officer.
should name only such persons as are rec
commended by members of the TOWNSHIP
executive committee.
In support of his motion Mr.. Foy sal,
the chairman had been exercising arbi
tary power. causing complaint about som
of his appointments, resulting in confus
ion and ill-feeling in the party. He dil
not want to use the term faction, but tina
term would probably present itself Tn
resolution just offered would remove al
cause for strife, and put responsibility {
good selections on the township commit
tees.
P.J. Conroy, of Burlington, moved t.
lay the resolution on the table because
was "a one-sided dodge"
Jacob c. Hendrickson, of Pembertor
offered an amend ment. While the rest
luton savored of the right sentiment.
could be modified. 1t had always bee
customary to allow candidates for offiC
the courtesy of denomination, and b
moved to add provision that no election
: officers be removed until they had serve
two years,
William F. Morgan, OF Cinnaminsol
was in accord with the resolution, but b
thought the law gave the chairman tt
: right to name the election boards and b
doubted if simple res tuition coul
3 change the situation.
Clarence T. Atkinson admitted the |,
gality point, but called attention to th
: fact that the chairman of the county con
: mittee was accustomed to ask the townshi
!. members to send in names for the pos
b ton, which is the cause of more contel
8 ton in the party than any other. If Ii
3 voters knew the township committeema
8 was to have control they would see to tn
r election of the proper person.
8 The resolution was adopted.
8 A committee of Ave was appointed |
hiring the candidates before the CONVEX