The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-05
DEMOCRATIC VICTORY.
Robert Davis Shows How
Crane Will Sweep the
State.
N 'DERMOTl'S ELECTION SURE.
Democrats Will Control Leg
.islature and Electa United
States Senator.

{ TEuDGIIH bdVlS, SlIlE sdckHuNlSdStu tSduSl
of the Hudson county Democracy, is a
level headed man who has never been ac-
cused Of chasing rainbows. His hard,
practical sense will not permit him to lose
his head amid excitement of a hotly con-
tested campaign and make wild guesses
at results. The position which Mr.. Dav
| is occupies in the counsels Of the party
enables him to obtain information upon
which to make estimates upon the result,
which is not available to everyone. It is.
for these reasons, therefore, that any
opinion which Mr.. Davis may express
upon the probable outcome of tIsa election
next week are Of more than ordinary
| value. asked Mr.. Davis yesterday what
was the outlook for Democratic success
| throughout the State next Tuesday.
excellent Y replied the gentleman, with
emphasis. ssWe will elect Mr.. Crane
Governor and have sufficient majority in
the Legislature to elect a United States
Senator. The laboring man in all Sec
tions of the State is working hard, and
will vote against Foster Voorhees, and
the candidates on the Republican ticket
for the Legislature He has fully ac-
quainted himself with the records Of Mr..
VOORHEES, and the Republicans on all
measures suggested for his benefit, and
he is fully convinced that neither Mr..
Voorhees, or the Republican party is a
friend of organized labor. None of the
many platitudes which the Republican or
ators and newspapers are relieving them
selves Of have deceived him, and almost
the entire labor vote will be cast for the
Democratic ticket From all counties
come the most encouraging reports. In
the southern tier of counties which is
supposed to be Republican stronghold,
viii be a great surprise to Mr.. VOORHEES,
and the leaders of his party. In the Re-
publican counties like Camden, Mercer
and Atlantic, the gentlemen who are con-
Quoting the campaign from the lofty
offices in the Prudential Building, New
ark, will find some great surprises await
ing them when the returns come in on
election night"
How about Hudson?'' I asked.
"oh, Hudson is all right" replied Mr..
Davis, "and can be relied upon 10 give
the Democratic ticket at least 5000 ma
jority. We are in excellent shape; there
is not dissension or opposition of any
kind within our ranks, and all are work.
ing for the success of the ticket with an
unar.imitg which has been wanting IN
some Of our previous elections. Yes, sir;
the entire ticket in Hudson county will be
elected from the Governor to the Free
holders and Boulevard Commissioners.
Senator Daly's plurality for Congressman
will equal that ofMr. Crane
'sDo you anticipate any trouble in the
case Of MIR. McDermott?'
None whatever. Mr.. MeDermottmay be
cut some In various sections of the coun-
ty but it will be nothing serious, nor will
it interfere with his election. He will
run well. and will succeed by 5000 plural
ity at least"
t.What is the outlook for the Board of
Freeholders?s / asked.
I'VE shall elect q out of the Is at
least" was Mr. Davis's reply. They are
all good men and men of standing in the
community which they seek to represent
in the Board. They will redeem that
important County Board from the undi-
vided responsibility which now clarac-
terizes the body and can be relied upon 10
give the county a clean and economical
administration"
In speaking Of the Republican cam
paign of abuse, Mr.. Davis said, I'VE
didn't open the campaign with mud sling
ing at our opponents. We left that 20 our
opponents. and It was not long before
they awaited themselves of the opportun-
ity to start campaign of slander- It
soon came to happen that Voorhees, who
cannot make a fair, decent speech, began
to fling mud at anyone who opposed him.
Yes, sir; everything points to glorious
victory. The citizens are turning out in
large numbers al our meetings and tney
take genuine interest in the speaking,
too. Odd Fellows Hall. Hoboken, and
st. Lucy's Hail. this city Thursday night
were crowded with enthusiastic throngs
of citizens who paid deep attention to ali
that was said. Victory for the Demo-
Gratis next week is assured.
Growth of the surplus OF the State
General Fund of New Jersey in 1--WE
years of Democratic rule, from 1889 to
1885,