The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-09
Promises "Gov." Daily to Assist Him
in his Aspirations for
Griggs' Seat.

Covers were laid for one hundred people
and about ninety responded to the invi-
tations which had been sent out. The
visiting delegates of prominence were pro-
vided with seats at the table of honor,
which was placed at the end of two long
tables which extended down either side
of the hall.
Toast Master William A. Tolson. Beside
hin sat Senator William d. Daily, Con-
gresham Thomas McEwan, Assistant
Prosecutor Joseph M. Noonan, Joseph A.
Dear, John j. Maxwell of Hoboken, DIR.
George s. Youngling, Supreme Chief
Joshua r. Shaw, Past Supreme Com
mander Samuel B. Morris.
The menu served was as folloWs:-
OYSTERS
Blue Points on the Shell
SOUP
Cream of Celery
ROAST
Filet of Beef with Mushrooms
Mashed Potatoes Lima Beans
SALADS
Chicken Lobster Potatoes
COLD MEATS
RELISHES
Olives Radishes Celery
DESSERT
Neapolitan Ice Cream
Fancy Cakes Fruit Crackers Cheese
Coffee.
Captain Charles w. Beresford made an
address of welcome, in which he thanked
the visitors for attending the convention.
clave No. 28 pleasure to nave SO many
local lights for its guests. He spoke
briefly of the objects OF the order; SAID II
was growing, and prophesied that 1t Will
in a few years become one OF Inc most
powerful organizations in he country.
1t was about half-past eleven O'Clock
when Past Supreme Commander Samuel
B.. Morris was introduced by ToaStmaster
Tn1cnnI He racnondaH tn the toast '()Ur
Order" Hen spoke of the aims and OBJ
jects of the order, which were, he said,
to render aid in time of sickness and
death. !.
.'Our order Is one that is composed of
hard working. loyal men. 1t differs from
many. other orders for the reason that we
have very few salaried offices. We have
lots of officers, but as a whole they serve
for the honor, not money; Everything
about our order is thoroughly American,
and we nave no room in it for men OF in
to benefit the condition of our fellow men
and we want it understood that one of
our principal objects is to force respect
for the laws of our country.
w are a growing order, and / believe
we will increase in numbers every year.
Our order is one to which good men
should become affiliated and aid US in
carrying out our excellent objects.
tanned us SO well l extend best wishes
and hearty thanks, and trust that next
it will be my pleasure to meet them
in convention
"Our Conclave" was responded to by
Joseph T. McCoobery. He spoke of the
growth -of Jersey City Conclave No. IS,
and said it afforded the members pleas
ure to have the honor of entertaining the
officers of the order. He said the
object of the Conclave was kindness,
friendship and absolute justice to every
one. Wandering somewhat from his sub
ject he discussed the Cuban question and
nm a rlynd thofE E11ho chn1Ild nnmn in for
a fair share of justice from this coun-
try in order to check the oppression of
Spain.
".Our Country" was responded to by
Congressman McEwan. He was given a
cordial reception when introduced. He
spoke briefly of the order and its COM
mendable objects and h branched out
into a red hot denunciation of trusts. so
far as it lies in-the power of the people,"
he said, with considerable emphasis,
every effort of trusts and corporations
to crush out others engaged in the same
line of business should be frustrated. 1t
is not justice to sit idly by and allow
greedy, wealthy corporations to crush
smaller enterprises and prevent men
from earning a living. Unless something
is lone trusts will be the ruin of this
glorious country.
IA great feature of Knighthood. I have
discovered, is uprightness. Good is in
variably brought about by the formation
of such organizations and it delights me
to see them spread out and grow in mem
bers and consequent power. One of the
great objects of your order is to be chart
table. We should all be charitable as in
.dividuals, and for my part | see no rea-
son why our country should not be chart
table to countries that are oppressed. We
should as a country be willing to lend a
to oppressed nations that they
might enjoy the same liberty we do"
The Congressman departed from the
subject for a moment to have a fling at
his old friend Senator DAILY, who was an
interested listener to all the Congressman
had to say. Mr.. McEwan assured the
Senatorthat he would do all in his power
same vigor that he (the Senator) had dis
played when he sought a seat in Con-
gress. The Senate enjoyed the shot as
much as anyone else. Returning 10 MS
subject again he said
bad legislation is Enthusiastically the
great cause Of our trouble in this country.
It is this class of legislation to which l
refer that allows trusts to grow and wipe
out smaller enterprises, so as to destroy
competition. Corruptness in legislation is
fostered by trusts and 1t Is a crying
tice to our masses that would prevent
the enforcement of any law that was
aimed at the interests OF our poor people:
h day will come when SUCH suGn a NV saw wa, WI
sion in politics is to check rotten legis-
lation if I can. I will fight it in the future
as I have in the past. | will while in
DOllIicS 6HutdfOt " OAltl6 oPNA1t ~
the masses. Our country should be gov
by the people and not by a collection
of greedy ~monopolists."
"Our State, ; was responded to by, Sen
ator DAILY. "Our State" he said. is
unquestionably the best in the Union. Go
back to the formation OF our country;
glance through the list of revolutionary
heroes, and look at our later day celebri-
ties. and you will find that oud great lit
tie State of New Jersey is well repre-
scented. / agree with Congressman Nc
Evan that trusts are ruinous, and l agree
with him that they y corr corrupt 7 eg naso
ted them, and / will continue to do so.
Our State is a grand one, blu from per-
sonal investigation I find that a great
Franchises of our people without getting
anything for them. That Is all wrong,
but our cities are no worse In that re-
spect than cities Of other States,
9TH party to which belong, ! am hap
by to say, never has n never will fos-
ter trusts. I agree with Congressman
McEwan that in many issues party poll
should be Voted for. Parties should
always be arraigned against corpora
tions.,'
to be present. A letter Of regret was re-
ceived from him.
John ]. Marnell was to nave responded
to the toast. Our Sister City, Hoboken."
He was compelled to retire early owing
Joshua A. GhaW made an interesting
speech in responding to the toast For
esters of America"
9. Our Press was briefly spoken IN Jo-
aidiosyncrasiesv was the toast an
swered by Joseph M. Noonan. He kept
Ms goRed l al xmas f e fun tmen at c @iapsss:
McEWan and Senator DAILY.
Dr.. Georges. foungling responded to