The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-26
NOMINATIONS RATIFIED
Democratic County Committee
Places MeDermott, Heller
and Lillis in the
Field.

AAV CS uidI ISAiOCldllC SOuHly a1OIl-
mittee met last night in Fischer's Hall,
at Newark avenue and Erie street. Chair
man Erickson presided. The meeting was
attended by more members than have
been present at any one meeting before
in several months. Owing to the fact
that reports had been received by the
down town leaders that there were dis
sensions among the Hill Democrats. Rob-
ert Davis called upon the hilltop work
ers to tell what the, exact condition Of
affairs is. Without a single exception the
responses were to the effect that there
was enthusiasm on the Hill, and that
the Democrats, as a, whole, although
somewhat divided on the Presidential is
sues, were in line and will work like
beavers for the straight county ticket.
This week if the Instructions of the
Executive Committee, are carried out
there will be clubs of at least ten MEM
bers formed in every precinct in the city
While the city Democrats are hustling for
the county ticket, they are also doing all
the can for the electors who were en-
dorsed by the County Committee. In Bay
onne harmony prevails. The Democrats to
a man are united, and although not given
a representation on the head of the ticket
they are making a harder fight than
ever before. The trouble with the Lewis
Jacob combination is smmering down,
and it is confidently expected that before
election day at least three-fourths of the
men allied with the unhealthy combine
viii be in line and supporting the Dem
ocracy they say they are a great part of.
In Harrison and Kearny a little trouble
fo of
Kenny for the Congressional nomination
The fact that Mayor Kenny allowed him
self to become affiliated with the kick
ing branch of the Democracy has hurt
nfm to no mean extent. and his sympa-
thizers are dwindling down daily. The
regular Democrats in his bailiwick say
the Mayors supporters will cut away
from him entirely before election day
and start in line for the regular nom
inee of the party.
In Gutenberg, North Hudson. Union
Township, Weehawken and the other
towns north of Hoboken a red hot fight
is being made for the regular ticket. The
committee from that section reported last
night that an old time Democratic ma
jority would be piled up for the county
nominees of the party at least.
In sections of Hoboken dissatisfaction
seems to prevail. The disturbers it was
reported, are prominent Democrats, and
men who have received great deal from
the party. The dissatisfaction is not
growing, however, and it is expected that
everything will be put in good running
order long before election day
On the whole the party throughout the
e. Il :,
shape, all circumstances taken into con-
sideration. One quite noticeable fact is
that the attempt of certain men to create
a feeling against Robert Davis has failed,
and that his staunchest lieutenants are
in consultation with him daily showing
where a point can be gained Unless all
signs fail heavier Democratic vote will
be polled this fall than ever before. This
is due not only to the unusual interest
that is being manifested in National is
sues, but to the fact that the Democratic
leaders are making harder fight than
ever before.
After all these reports had been re-
ceiyed and each applauded in their turn
the. Executive Committee reported that
it had canvassed the elective primary
vote and found that McDermott, Heller
and Lillis had been elected to head the
ticket. The report provoked tremendous
applause. motion was made to indorse
Director William Heller as the regular
Democratic nominee for Sheriff 1t was
seconded by a dozen more and carried
without a vote being recorded in the
negative.
James T. Li1lls was next accorded an
Endorsement, the vote being unanimous.
When Allan L. McDermott came up for
Endorsement a follower of Mayor Kenny
of East Newark, moved that the name
of Kenny be substituted A storm of
noes greeted the proposition Owing to
the division Chairman Erickson had the
roll called. The result was astonishing.
-Four committeeman, all having lean
ing toward Mayor Kenny, voted against
ticket, includ ng Coroner Assemblymen
and Freeholders was Endorsed.
A committee OF ten was appointed to
notify the candidates of their nornira-
ton. Messrs. Heller and Lfil.s have al
ready announced their Willingness to ac-
cept the nominations but nothing has
been heard from Mr.. McDermott Hay
ing entered the race, however, it IS be-
lieved that he, too, will accept. It IL prob
able that in accepting the nom nation he
Will send a letter 10 that effect to the
County Committee. His letter is said to
be in course of construction, and is now
being looked for with keen interest not
only by the regular Democrats but bv
those who have formed associations ID
fight Bryan and Sewall and the Chicago
platform.
A campaign committee consisting Of
twenty-five members, with Robert DAVIS
as chairman, was appointed The COM
mittee is made up Of some Of the best
members are;-Wnliam p. Lee Of Bay.