New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-27
HORART'SPLAN CHALLENGED
MOST OF THE STATE DELEGATION SUP
PORT HIM CORDIALLY
MEMBERS DISMISS THE REPORT AS RIDICULOUS
THAT SOME PREFER LowNDEs FOR VICE
PRESIDENT. But MR. MEwAN
HOLDS OTHERWISE


vvos,t,e,o, Nav 2s-The attention Of members
~ the New-Jersey delegation was directed 10 a
specia in The Washington Post from A'i'i''c
City in the course OF which 1t was staten '"d'
large portion Of the New-Jersey delegatoh 10 'i'e
ST Louis Convention opposed the noHihaso VI
Carrot A. Hobart for Vice-President ana Favored
that OF Governor Lowndcs. OF Maryland. some VI
the Conpressmen while mentioning what they had
done TO contribute to Hobart's nomination ana ex-
pressing disbelief In the accuracy OF the story III
1.-THE Post" did not care be quoted. stating that
they were not delegates themselves and those VINO
were could speak with far more authority. others
permitted quotations from their comments
Mr.. Gardner. who represents the Atlantic CITY DIS
trict said:
Il don't believe a word OF 1t. On the contrary
think nearly every delegate from New-Jersey
favors Hobart and will do all possible to further MS
nomination TO the VicePresidency"
Mr. Pitney observed: ITO say that any consider
able portion of the New-Jersey delegation to st.
Louis is hostile to Hobart is simply ridiculous. l
know how the feeling at the State Convention.
II largely for Hobart's nomination. talked
with the delegates there from the WITH District.
and they certainly cordially In favor OF MI
Hobart. | will say further that he will not only
command the support Of Republicans. but II nomi-
mated will be heartily supported by some Democrats
AS said. the report is ridiculous"
MEWAN's SHARP CRITICISMS
Mr.. McEwan remarked on the other side: There
il no doubt at all that the sentiment Of the State
is strongly in favor OF Mckinley. The office OF
President is OF great power and influence. that
OF Vice President being comparatively OF very niue
importance and the people OF New-Jersey being in
telligent and as far-sighed citizens Of average
States and DESTROYS 10 oring about a return to
assured good times. want only to do that which
will best the election OF President, ana TO
effect that when Major Mckinley has been nom
mated. they hope that the man who best helps MIN
10 carry States heretofore doubtful end which have
a large number OF votes In the Electoral College
will be selected as a running mate There was no
demand at any time prior the meeting OF the
State Convention for the nomination Of Garret A.
Hobart az Vice President with the voters There Is
| no demand for 1t now. 1t seems to me that the
Republican party ought to have some one on the
ticket who answers that demand In some large
State and who by reason OF local State strength
will aid Mckinley. My judgment Is that Mr.
Hobart will not DO this doubt very much whether
this statement will be challenged by any real frena
OF Mr. Hobar.'s. His campaign would be strictly a
defensive one and in my judgment the New-Jersey
vote would he made doubtful 10 the Republican
party by nominating Mr.. Hobart I more desire the
election Of a President than desire 10 please a
few rich and influential men In the State OF New
Jersey. II Is unlikely that goodly numbcr
Of the delegates to 81. Louis from Ne"-Jersey
think as do about his nomination. II Is thor
oughly understood that he wishes this Endorsement
in order tina, ne may secure a place in the Cabinet.
or control Federal patronage in the hope OF helping
him along to the Unit~l State senate-that club
OF mllonares and millionaire scrvitors. where al!
bills OF really good nature are given opiate7 thai
bring on a dreamess and endless sleep. AMI where
bad bills are OF passage. Mr. Hobart is not
deluding the leading men OF this country IN PoIlus
by this talk about the Niceirss,dency for himself.
but is trying 10 d~lude the delegates inc using
them to give him an appearance OF popularity
which he does not possess In the state
Today Representative Parker circulated In the
House The printed circular OF Charles Cooper CO.,
OF Newark against the hill repeating the provision
Of law allowing rebate OF the tax on alcoho used
In manufactures. He also interrogated Mr Evans
who vas speaking behalf OF the repeal. The cir
cular denies that the incorporation OF the provision
into the tarin bill accidental II asserts that
ltge IL accuses the Commissioner OF Internal Rev
Of subtcrfug. IN alleging that there Is dihi-
articles embraced within the scope OF the law. The
Commissioners second objection-the impossibility
OF preventing frauds on the REVENUES thus met IN
The real motive, for. opposing, It are always
for fraud The necessity for the law is not con
II f. further asserted: Free alcohol to the In
duslrlal arts would increase our export trade at
The senate has passed The House bill increasing
TO So month the pension OF Leutenant Lambert
cavalry ana 81 United States cavalry
AdItloaal claims for carriers unde- the act OF
1855 ana applying To the year 1895. are reported TO
congress hy he court OF Claims The sums total
are A. follows For Atlantic Ciy. N527 e. cam an
e 5Gs a. "'' H. i0''S'" N' w. jersey n.y. Co.,
SOLID FOR FREE ALCOHOL.
Ncw-Jcrscy was solid and IN earnest To-Day when
the House acted on the bill repeal Section 81 Of
the Tnrin at. relating free alcohol used In the
arts. New Jersey congressman may differ on some
things but on the question OF getting free OF tax
the raw spirits 10 use tn tho boot. shoe. silk and
other manufactures OF the State they love well
They pull together as one man. Representative
Parker q the VIA District offered an amend
mcnt providing that the Secretary OF the Treasury
should retain not * 'ccdng 10 per cent OF the tax
20 appoint Inspectors TO Try the effect OF the law.
But the House voted this down by vote OF &c In
! the affirmative To VI IL the negative. ON all the
votes including the lnll one the New-Jersey mem
beers Yo~i against the repeal and FOR prOposit ons
OF amendment But they unsuccessful.
the House by Representative Loudenslager. OF
the Ist District. to pension Jennie Freer. an Army
nurse the other by Representative McEwan. OF the
Win District. TO Increase the pension OF John
Grimes
The senate passed the House BIZ to pension Mrs
william f.oring spencer. widow OF Senator Spencer,
AMI increased the amount from 81 TO SIS per month.
The Senate requested conference with the House.
Senator Sewcll presented the memorial OF Chapter
2 Of the Philadelphia Colonial Danes OF America.
demonstrating against the passage OF Senate bl
no 3,os7 Incorporating the Natioral Soc.cy Of the
Colonial DANES OF America. on the ground OF
similarity OF names Among the signcrs Mrs.
George -. Mcclellan.
The Senate to-day confirmed Alfred w. Day as
postmaster at AsbTry Park. and Avah A. Clark
as postmaster at Somerville.