The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-15
"NINKS' RESOLVE.
Sorry for Borgstede But
Elated Over Republican
Success Generally.

The usual weekly meeting of the Minkak-
wa Republican Club was held last evening
in the clubs quarters on Ocean avenue.
A delegation from the T. s. Grant Asso-
citation was present. Alderman Edward
Fry, on behalf Of the campaign committee
which were adopted
Whereas, AT the election held on last
Tuesday the Republican party was sue
cessfuI in the election of its candidate
for Governor and in securing control OF
the Legislature of this State; and
Whereas, In the election throughout
the country the Republican party has sue
ceeded in retaining control OF the House
first time since the Presidency of Abra-
ham Lincoln. have control OF all three
branches of the National Legislature;
and
Whereas. The success of the Republican
party in this election shows that the peo-
pie endorsed the administration of Presi-
dent Mckinley and the policy OF the Re
with Spain, and in the legislative meas
ures adopted relating to the tariff and
the. raising of the revenues for the prose-
cution of the war and the people also
showed by their decision on last Tuesday
that they believe in the maintenance of
the gold standard and by reason OF the
tional Legislature are in the hands of the
Republicans, the people fully believe that
no changes are wise nor to be tolerated in
.
ing toward the adoption of free silver;
Whereas, The election also shows that
in his State the administration and con-
duct of Governor Griggs and his success
sor, Foster NJ. voorhees,, meets with ap-
proval, and that the Hon. Foster M.
Voorhees, is worthy now of full term in
the Gubernatoria1 office; and
Whereas While we regret the defeat
Of the Republican candidates in this
holder, Henry Borgstede. yet we feel that
in the general result in this State and
the election Of Governor Roosevelt in
New York. and OF Governor Stone in
Pennsylvania, we have. cause for con-
graduation. and also in the return of Con-
gressional district; therefore
Resolved, That we hereby tender our
Foster M; voorhees,, as the Governor,
elect of the State of New Jersey, and
wish him all success in the conduct of
his office and higher political honors in
Resolved, That we congratulate Com
gressnan Fowler on his reelection, and
we cordially express to him our hope
SO greatly interested may be now taken
up by the National Legislature and
adopted; be IL, i further 80,
tions be forwarded to the Hon. Foster NJ
Foorhees and to Congressman Fowler,
and that copy be also given to the pub
lie press for publication.
President William Reed Of the Grant
Association late aspirant for Freeholder,
Boulevard Commissioner. ETC.. made a
speech. He said that they had cause 10
rejoice over the election Of Governor
Voorhees,, and also for other Republican
victories throughout the country He
felt sorry that the Republican candidate
In the Seventh ward had been defeated.
Il am afraid It was partly my fault.
he said, because ! did not make cam
yass Of the Fifth and Sixth precincts
where Mr.. Murray received his largest
majorities am quite sure the other
workers did their duty. but the popularity
Of Mr. Murray was too much for us. We
could not stop O.. suet ~ popular man from
Mr.. Reed probably thought it was his
duty 20 offer some explanation for the
small Republican vote In those precincts q
said Mink last night No one III our
club has accused that club OF not doing It's
duty, bur things look mighty queer.
Many Republicans have openly charged
tho Grants With throwing down Boxestede