New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-24
A BLOW DEALT AT REPUBLICAN REOR-
GANIZATION IN HUDSON COUNTY.
TWO REPORTS PRESENTED AT THE MEETING IN
JERSEY CITY HEIGHTS. AND THE ONE
ADOPTED CALLS FOR A COM


the Organization Committee assembled In Lincoln
Hail. Jersey City Heights When Chairman Bald
win called the meeting to order there were twenty
lew exAITerm nne Frv Edward r Mtche cieorse
w Harding and Boulevard Commissioner Urqu-
cidedly lively. After several letters from RepubM-
cans who were dissatisfied with the present lead
ers We're read. Chairman Baldwin offered his
port, which was read. The machine men were
Alderman Fry then presented report which
sanctioned by the leaders. 1t gave the present
gahlzatlon complete control OF the partys affairs,
but a new system OF enrolment was ordered
REQUEST FOR A SUBCOMMITTEE
one OF the members suggested that sub-com-
mittee of eight members be appointed by Chairman
Baldwin TO take the two reports and devise ways
and means for reorganization OF the party. He
SAID that one report expressed a preference for
certain recommendations which were not contained
In the other report He thought that the sub-com-
mlttee could prepare report which would be ac-
Mr. Wooley said that the subcommittee could
not perform the work in week but required
longer time. Ex-Alderman Fry sustained him
Chairman Baldwin insisted that his report should
lay said Mr BALDWIN Il believe Every member
Of this committee has had ample time to consider
this question. l have presented this report because
] believe am right II Is an honest report, and
When Secretary Urquhardt called the roll every
member except Mr. Baldwin and ex-Alderman
of Mr.. Baldwin's report. Constable Joseph Locke,
Of Jersey City was the only absentee.
notice that he would submit It to the County Com
mittee as a minority, report. A tumut, followed.
The leaders insisted that Mr. Baldwin did not have
any right TO submit minority report.
Amy report that emanates from this committee"
don't care whether it is majority or minority
report" replied Mr.. Baldwin Il have given copies
OF my report to the press and will stand by IT,"
BALDwIN's LETTER TO wooLLEY
Mr.. Baldwin then handed Mr. woolley the follow
ing letter:
Dear Sir: Viii you please call special meeting
OF the Hudson County Republican Committee. TO be
mittee headquarters? The purpose OF said meet
ing is to Re the considering and acting upon the
report OF the Organization Committee. handed you
herewith. and the transaction OF any other bust
ness pertaining to the recommendations contained
In order that the committeeman may familiarize
themselves with the matter, a printed copy OF the
you do not feel warranted in mourning the expense
Of printing and postage. we hereby agree TO pay
the bill therefor. Yours very truly.
AARON 5. BALDWIN Chairman
Mr. Woolley accepted it, but refused to state
whether he would issue call for meeting Of the
committee.
visement for several weeks Circulars were sent
to Republicans In all parts OF the county ascer-
replies were received showing that the Republicans
were dissatisfied with the present anagement OF
affairs, and that a complete reorganization with
new leaders was demanded.
A COMPROMISE DESIRED BY THE MACHINE
The leaders Of the machine became frightened.
and concluded that they do something to
pacify the dissatisfied Republicans without really
consenting to get out themselves
f W Woolley and ex-Alderman William Fry OF
Jersey City both members of the committee were
selected by the leaders prepare the report which
would be acceptable 10 them regardless OF the
Aaron s. BALDWIN the chairman Of the commit
tee, was prepared for this move, and handed in the
report. which ne will now present to the county
reads follows:
CHAIRMAN BALDWIN'S REPORT
After an earnest and diigent consideration of the
condition Of the Republican party Of Hudson Coun
~. and receipt Of answers TO circular letter
out by your committee. and also by personal
interviews with large number of Republicans
serious dissensons exist among the Republicans
in all sections Of the county. These grievances or
consider II necessary to express or discuss them in
detail, suffice to say that dissatisfaction is gen.
Therefore. for the welfare and for the harmon
zing OF the parties We recommend as follows
the party be effected. by the calling of and hold
ing a Republican constitutional convention. Real
zing, however that this would not be possible In
time TO have the new machinery Of the party eff
fective and in working order for the coming fall
campaign. recommend that in the time
temporary organization be had. all members OF
the present County Committee unanimously con-
senting 10 the same. and further consenting that
where any OF the recommendations In this report
stituon they shall be substituted Instead and thel-
adoption be deemed an amendment of the con-
That the chairman OF the County Committee call
special meeting OF the committee TO be held July
this report and for the transaction OF any other
business pertaining TO these recommended or the
reorganization Of the party; that at least four
days notice together with printed copy Of this
report be sent by mail to every member Of the
every member Of the County Committee voluntarily
resign as a member.
FIRST A NEW ENROLMENT
That the County Committee at this special meet
ing 70 Ia co tVi T ~ ana rs nd M ssid
enrolment shall be held By wards, towns or town
sey CITY where two primaries shall be held in each
ward and in the Seventh. Eighth. Ninth. Tenth
Eleventh and Twelfth wards OF Jersey City. where
an enrolment shall be held in and for each OF the
precincts therein. proper books for this enrolment
yided for to be furnished by the County Committee
that public and ample notice be given at what time
and places such enrolment will be held
That after this enrolment is completed the sec
reary FOR each enrolment board shall at once make
and send copy Of the sane amt cerneG 10 oy NM
kept and filed by him for reference and eomparison
custody Of the secretary OF each ward or pre-
cinct where so had town or township committee
OF such subdivision. in good repuie and standing
to examine the same or make copy thereof
A CALL FOR PRIMARIES TO FOLLOW.
That when the enrolment is completed the chair
man OF the County Committee shall issue call for
primaries 10 be held July % through the county In
wards precincts. towns or townships same as pro-
yided for In the taking OF the enrolment. TO elect
new members OF the County Committee. the basis
or representation 10 be the same at present:
that wherever in any subdivision OF the county
more than one ticket shall be placed In the field
at such primary each ticket shall be entitled to
watcher or challenger: that members OF delegates
SO elected shall be required 10 pay any dues
until the next election thereafter, and shall hold
office until their SUCCESSORS are elected and quail
flied subsequent elections TO be provided for; that
on August the delegates elected members
shall meet at the County Committee headquarters
for organization that after temporary organization
has been effected and contested election cases, 4
any disposed OF by said new committee. said COM
mittee shall proceed 10 elect chairman and other
be appointed TO receive the ballots the roll OF
members shall be called. and as the name OF each
the teers After the organization OF the County
ships shall at once organize and select such mem
bers az they desire placed on the several sub
committees OF the County Committee, and the said
chairman of the County Committee shall make