New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-08
SHOULD HEED THE DEMAND
HUDSON LEADERS HAVE TO DEAL WITH
REORGANIZATION.
REPUBLICANS LOOK TO THE COUNTY COMMIT.
TEE FOR ACTION AT IT'S MEETING
ON FRIDAY NIGHT.

REPUBLICANS LOOK TO THE COUNTY COMMIT.
TEE FOR ACTION AT IT'S MEETING
on FRIDAY NIGHT.
The Hudson County Republican Committee
may at Its meeting next Friday night, heed the
demand Of the majority OF the Republican vot-
ers and take action toward securing a reor-
ganization and a restoration of harmony and
confidence. Any action that will tend TO de-
crease their power will be bitterly opposed by
the few who are now in control and are actu-
ated solely by selfish motives In desiring to re-
tain power
The deplorable and disrupted condition OF the
party was illustrated a few evenings ago. while
the Committee on Appeals was in session hear
ing the charges OF disoyalty preferred against
Committeeman John Mouncey, Of the Seventh
Precinct. Ninth Ward Of Jersey City for dis
loyalty. The complaint was lodged by the ward
leader Louis Stubenvoll, who, with ex-City
Marshal John Graham and Court Officer Ed
ward Mitchell were eager TO have Mouncey
removed because he was friendly to John P.
Landrine. The four men last named were In
the hall, and engaged in personal discussion.
Landrine's party fealty attacked by STU
benvoll, Mitchell and Graham, and he retaliat-
ed Instances were enumerated wnere each
had opposed party nominees and worked TOT
rival candidates, and admissions were mace
that showed that their aim had been personal
considerations rather than party success ana
made the proceedings against Mouncey appear
ridiculous. when his opponents, who were so
eager to have him disciplined. were also or
tenders
Discomfort IN EVERY SECTION.
This demonstrates the situation In the Ninth
Ward and proves that certain factions are bent
on the destruction Of those who oppose them,
and care little for the welfare OF the party, and
that elections mean simply contest between
few TO settle who shall be the precinct bosses
This same condition exists in other precincts.
and accounts for the disgust Of the Republicans
and the small party vote polled in Jersey City
and Hoboken.
The discomfort with the management Of the
party is evident in every section of the county,
and active Republicans are freely discussing the
necessity for a change
Colonel John ]. Toffey. who enjoys the dis
tinction of having been twice elected Sheriff. the
only Republican elected to that office In over
twenty years said yesterday: Il do not wish to
be misunderstood. / have no desire TO criticise
the party leaders. who believe. have done their
duty but the condition Of affairs is such that
regard IL as wise for Colonel Dickinson or the
committee to call conference OF such Jealous
and intelligent Republicans as Flavel MCGEE
and James s. Erwin for the purpose OF consid-
ering the situation and taking steps TO eliminate
the factonal strife and bring the party into
concord"
THE LEADERS SHOULD STEP DOWN.
Ex-street and Water Commissioner Hooker
said emphatically: 1T is certain that. whether
the leaders are at fault or not. they are blamed
for the dissatisfaction that prevails. and
good Republicans they should display their love
Of party by stepping down and out. and thus
end the opposition and discord.'
Horace H. Farrier said: Il am out OF the or
ganization. l was disposed to be independent
when in the County Committee and when my
term closed l was put aside and not returned
10 the committee"
Ex-Fire Commissioner John Brennan said:
Jersey City il a Democratic city, and the coun-
ty is Democratic / think the committee has
done fairly we'll under the adverse conditions.
but | realize that there is discomfort and be-
lieve that. as good Republicans, We should step
aside IL by so doing we can bring about har-
nony and should gladly make that sacrifice
for the benefit Of the party"