The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-13

JERSEY FOR GOLD
Great Dissatisfaction Ex-
pressed By Democrats
With the Chicago
Platform.
SILVER MEN TO ORGANIZE
Prospects of an Energetic Fight for
Sound Money in This State
Next Fall.
SILVER MEN TO ORGANIZE
speciol 10 the Jerseu c4tu Nsus.

Special to the Jersey Citu Netrs.
TRENTON, July Is, 1ssS.-Now that the
free silyerites have had had things all
their own way at the Chicago Codlven-
ton there Is much speculation as to what
course the Democratic organization of
New Jersey will adopt. While there is
much difference of opinion among the
leaders and politicians of the party on the
question, yet nearly every Democratic
business man one meets expresses most
profound dissatisfaction with the Chicago
platform and the ticket. While this is a
fact. yet there is a report that among the
working people and the farmers a decided
inclination toward the silver heresy is
noticed Things are pretty well mixed
in New Jersey. yet not even the most
rabid silver man has the hardihood to
predict that the State will be carried by
the Chicago ticket.
The leaders of the two principal Demo-
cratic organizations of this city-the
Democratic League and the Mercer Coun-
~ Democracy-have announced them
selves in favor of both the platforms
and the nominees Of the Chicago conven-
tion. James H.. Wilson. an old time
Democrat, and President of the Demo-
cratic League, seems much pleased with
the outcome, and ne lavishes great praise
on Bryan. the nominee, while Edward
B. Reading, President of the Mercer
County Democracy. is in ecstasies over
the platform. Colonel Hurley, d noted
leader. says as a good Democrat he
feels in duty bound to stand by the edict
Of the convention. Attorney General
Stockton expressed his belief before the
n~omination for President was made that
Bryan could defeat Mckinley. General
Donnelly, Treasurer of the Democratic
State Committee, says the silver element
in New Jersey is much stronger than
most people believe, judging from opinions
expressed to him by some old time Demo-
Gratis. Although the general did not
exactly define his position, yet from the
drift of his remarks the inference was de-
duced that he will not be a bolter.
Colonel Edward Livingston Price, one
Of Newark's Democratic warriors and
Chairman of the Essex County Democrat
lie Committee, says it is the bounden duty
Of every true Democrat to abide by the
will of the majority as expressed at
Chicago. He advises his co-workers to
make an energetic light for victory.
The Republican leaders are not feeling
over-confdent as to the result of the
election. They admit that much hard
work will be required for the success of
their ticket. They do not by any means
underestimate the strength of the silver
people ia the South and West, and ex-
craze even in New Jersey. But a cam
paign of education, they say. will make
5nings an right in this State. and for
viii gain at least three Democratic votes.
New Jersey is not without Republican
SILVER men by any means. A local leader
ga VIC hn Ina--r - ------ -.
ships of Mercer County. And this citv
mas them, too. The other day a w~ell-known
Republican met a Democrat on the street
VINO was wearing a Mckinley and Hobart
badge. The Republican said to him.
What are you doing with that thing
On your clothes? / thought you were a
Democrat"
S I am" was the reply; .'but I am
lNiniey men this time"
you are making a blanked fool of your
self, was the rejoinder; 81 am a Repub-
lican, but 1 will vote the silver ticket
This time because it is the best for the
eountry."
Excitement ran high during the week
IN front of the telegraph offices while
crowds We're scanning the bulletins from
Chicago. 1t was curious, indeed, to see
staunch Democrats denouncing the ac-
lion of their convention and proclaiming
themselves for Mckinley and Hobart.
some cooler heads held their peace, but
gave indications that while they would
not vote the Republican ticket they would
ABSTAIN from voting altogether.
Solid Democrats lay great stress on the
prediction made by Senator Smith at Chi
cago that New Jersey would 90 Republic
San by at least $4,000 majority. Should
Democratic dissatisfaction continue in its
Intensity the Republican sweep may be
accentuated by double that figure. There
are numerous Democrats, however. who
are not making hasty threats. They would
Ike to hear from Senator Hill and other
l4f1lncl lGaHPrG u1tn yaoAa <h1 rL+ -.
Jhicago for SOUND money before they de-
clare their intentions. Senator Hill has
4 large Following in New Jersey, and ad-
niration for him has greatly increased
slnce the record he made for himself at
chicago.
1t VIII take some weeks yet before the
New Jersey Democracy, as an organiza-
ion. can declare its policy. BY that time
most of the leaders will have got together.
when the situation will receive the most
careful consideration. The stand taken
py the delegation to Chicago is generally
commended. An open bolt by the dele
gates would not have been well received.
It is apprehended that some of the dele
gates have been infected with the silver
sraze, and much wonder would not be ex-
pressed If Senator Daily and ex-Assem-
2lyman Lanning. when they arrive home.
declared themselves out-and-out for sill
silver ticket. Mr. DAILY has been leaning
hat way for some time, and but for the
Instructions of the State Convention.
which gave him his credentials binding
him for the gold standard, he might haye
Ioined the silver forces at Chicago.
The Senator is q steadfast Domoe~at
and a great stickier for majority rule.
That is good Democratic doetrlne, he
says, and every loyal member of the
party always submits to 1T. AS Mr.. DAILY
IS popular with his own county of Hud-
son. whatever step he takes may carry
much influence in the moulding Of opin-
ION as TO the silver ticket. II he meets
with much favor upon his return home
ne may conclude to run for Congress.
The Congressional nomination had haen
reserved for Allan McDermott. but he
nas refused It in advance. Mr.. DAILY no
aouht viii be glad of an opportunity 10
bgain. prove his strength before the PEG
pie Of Hudson county, as he never feels
sbasheo at any task which he under
lakes in politics.
There is considerable talk among the
Democrats of having an electoral. ticket