The Jersey City news., 1899-11-04


is bright. very The people at large have
experienced the good results of Demo-
cratic rule and they are not going to turn
over affairs TO party unfit TO govern.
The policy Of the Repahniican sh eanqloal a
been to promise the churches that II
elected he will close up the saloons on
Sunday, and when he has met the hquor
dealers he has just as glibly promised
that they wouldn't be interfered with. His
chance Of election didn't amount to much,
but however Insignificant they were they
have been ruined by such hypocritical
conduct
Now we have not been making pledges
to the church societies nor have We mace
any to the liquor dealers. We simply
point to our record and the record of the
other side, and ask right thinking people
to Judge and vote accordingly. Our taxes
have been reduced during our admin
will soon have magnificent Free Public
Library and more parks; our streets are
clean and well paved, and all Throughout
the city you can see what has Deen none
for the public good when Democrats are
at the head of affairs.
Republicans can't deny these" con-.
tinued Mr. Davis, although by mis-
statements they have tried TO deceive tne
way, for who will pin any faith to peo-
pie who promise anything to get vote.
For these reasons I confidently think that
our victory will be g big one. our cam
with the Republicans whom nopouy
knows anything about except one per-
haps. If the Democrats will get out on
Tuesday as they did last fall I would not
be at all surprised if our majority was
15,000 1t all depends on DEMOCRATS
going to the polls. If they do you Will see
a very large majority. The prospecls n IN
the State are good too for the Democratic
ticket and the example Of HUDSON Will
have a good effect"
Carl Ruempler, Democratic candidate
for Sheriff, IS confident of a large ma
jority. He has found everywhere the
utmost enthusiasm for the ticket.
ssWell you would be surprised when
tell you that from one end OF the county
to another I hear nothing but 1900 sure.
The people seem tired of Republicans and
they won't trust them in office. To me
these things were very encouraging ana
/ have no doubt at all of the election of
addressed everywhere as Sheriff and will
be that on Tuesday night next"
James G. Clarke, candidate for Register
and a veteran campaigner, summed up
the result of Tuesday In the following
my dear sir. the Republicans are
simply not IN it. Our majority will Pei pc;
say it will be at least over
thousand and might be fifteen
outlook bright? Yes, bright for
Republican defeat, and for the very good
reason that the taxpayers are tired ot
Republicans. Linco!ns saying about fool
ing the people all the time applies right
here The people have been fooled and
by them and they are being
repudiated on all Sides
II am. as you see" the Register-elect
said, very confident of Tuesdays result
and for many reasons. One ds enough
the county have met moth
ing but Democratic enthusiasm and Re-
publican apathy. Many Republicans will
vote our ticket We have nothing to re-
proach ourselves for Our campaign has
been clean There was no abusing the
opposite side as they have villified u.s.
No, we placed facts and argument pc
fore the public, leaving them to de-
eide. Abuse never does any good
and particularly in political fight.
Speaking for myself, and can say the
ed from any personalities, but confined
ourselves solely to the issues Tuesdays
election means a glorious majority for
our party.
Clerk, smiled when asked to forecast
Tuesdays result.
s'As surely as stand here the Demo-
cratic ticket Will be elected. | say so
from my observations throughout my
trips up and down the county. Every
where we met with the strongest as
If every Democrat will go to the polls
our majority will be greater than has
been reached In years"
Commissioner John Mullins Of the Board
spoke confidently of the outlook He said
that the big majority which would surely
be rolled up meant confidence in the
Democratic administration.
SIT is of course. difficult he added,
ito estimate the majority, but I wouldn't
be surprised if we got $4,000 to 1900"
Colonel r. g. Smith, president Of the
Street and Water Board, was also
Colonel has taken a deep interest in the
campaign and is a conservative figurer
when majorities are In question. He
~ hot IN 10 fhnnGand vV0fIid he
safe.
my observations have been that uni
versal enthusiasm for our ticket exists.
plan directed by our grand leader. Mr..
Davis, which meant victory sure. The
issues have been clearly set forth and
we have nothing now to do but go to the
polls on election day and cast our vote