The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1898-10-04

iingTateful and that platforms are misleed
ing and do not mean what they say, but
want this convention to prove the contrary
by nominating Watson T. Sooy, Of Wash
ington, on the ground of reciprocity TO
the good work the township has done
He is qualified for the office. He does no
belong to any faction or ism, many o
which have existed, but are gone though
not forgotten. Give him this nomination
In recognition of the services of himsel
and his township let this convention say
F, Well done, good and faithful servant
you have been faithful in many small mat
tiers, come forward and receive the nom
ination for County Clerk that we ar
about to give you.
This completed the list of nominations
The clerkship settled, the roll was called
for nominations for Coroner. William H
Foley, of Bordentown, in neat speech
named Enoch Deworth. Nathan Smith
of Burlington, nominated VIM M Wells
and William Schuyler, of the same city
largest man in the city. Peter Leon, Jr
of Riverside, was also nominated and the
ballot was ordered. Wells was successful
Joseph S. Gibson and Edward S. Troth
of Northampton, were named for Auditor
Gibson was nominated
Samuel K Robbins and William H
Heisler were appointed committee tc
bring the candidates before the conven-
ton.
Assemblyman Horner was the first tc
speak. He did not propose to make a
speech but would promise to act for the
interest of the people if he should be re-
turned to the House.
Assemblyman Wright said he felt rath-
er more composed than he did year ago.
history so he would refrain from recalling
any of his acts while in the Legislature
but would promise that the people should
not have any reason to be ashamed of his
actions if he should be reelected. This
convention, while of a different personnel
from that of last year, is working for the
same end, the election of the Republican
ticket. Mr.. Wright thanked the delegates
for the denomination and said he would
feel doubly obligated to receive their sup
port during the campaign.
Mr. Warrick thanked the convention
for the honor conferred in making him
the nominee for County Clerk. There
would be necessity for hard work before
election and he asked all to do their best
for the success of the entire ticket
Auditor Gibson was the next candidate
to appear He accepted the nomination
and rested on his past record.
William Wells, candidate for Coroner,
returned his thanks for the nomination,
which was somewhat of surprise to him.
The committee on resolution reported
these which were adopted
We, the representatives of the Repub
lican party of Burlington county, assem-
bled in convention, October 1, 1898, hereby
resolve and declare that we affirm our ad-
hesion and devotion to the fundamental
principles OF Jne NdUlOndl hepuDllcdn
party as set forth in the platform adopted
at the ST Louis convention in 1896 and to
the principles of the Republican party in
New Jersey as set forth in the platform
adopted at the last Republican conven-
ton at Trenton.
We heartily approve and endorse the
administration of President Mckinley
and congratulate the present Attorney
General of the United States upon his
wise, able and economical administration
of the affairs of this state while Governor
We further approve and endorse the
wise and conservative administration of
Acting Governor Foster M. Voorhees, and
commend him for his untiring devotion
and careful attention to the welfare of our
soldier boys.
We hereby pledge the united support Of
the Republican party in Burlington
county to the nominees of both the Re
publican state and county conventions.
A motion that the next convention be
held in the Opera House was adopted, and