New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
COMMITTEE TO MEET.
WHAT WILL THE LEADERS DO ABOUT
REORGANIZATION?


NrGHT-THE EFFORTS TO GUST MoUNcEr-
PROMINENT PARTY MEN SPEAK OUT.
The Hudson Republican County COMMITTEES VIII
meet tonight at Its headquarters. Lincoln HAN IN
Payonia-ave. Jersey City. Secretary Erwin mas
sent postal cards to all OF the members requesting
their attendance at the meeting. as important
business" will be transacted
What Is the important business" that VIII Do
transacted is question that Is asked on all SIDES
by Republicans Many OF the opinion that
Colonel Dickinson ard his cosdJutors VIII have
something TO say in regard to a reorganization OK
the party In Hudson County. II is understood that
they now realize that something must be done to
concilate the dissatisfied Clements. and that moth
M, M, snoft o. complete REORGANIZATION ana the re-
Colonel Dickinson has remained remarkably reti-
cent regarding his plans since he said that he
would not interfere with the movement for re-
organization OF the party. He has consulted with
known whether he has formulated any plan for
signal ali OF his supporters will rally to his aid
with their votes. and whatever plan OF action he
controls It absolutely II remains 10 be seen what
policy he Will pursue IN regard TO the movement Tor
a reorganization OF the party at the meeting this
evening
WILL REPORT MoUNCEY GUILTY"
Another important matter that will be brought
to the attention OF the committee will be the re-
port Of the Appeals Committee the charge OF
Sf IS S gans Mr. MSp1se an
evidence was produced at the hearing that Mr..
Mouncey had betrayed his party, the Appeals COM
was limited yesterday that they will recommend.
that Mr. Mouncey have a chance to redeem him.
Colonel Dickinson will he consulted before the ~.
port OF the Appeals Committee is submitted ana
whatever he recommends will be adopted II IL
understood that Colonel Dickinson does not favor
the scheme TO Gust Mr.. Mouncey from the commit
tee at the present time he fears that more In
dignation will he aroused II such action Is taken
Mouncey are hghting hard to have him busted
from the committee, as he is one OF state Commit
strength In the Ninth Ward must be weakened be-
fore re. harmony will prevail ,s ANT
come OF the persecution. They say. that II the
Appeals ,ha Committee rep9rts in favor o. oIsns hin
VIII be found wanting. They say that they have
mteemen viii refuse "s to sustain TIE nsittees
report II an attempt Is made TO Gust him
will be OF the iiveiest held by the County
committee Is expected thar nearly seven
eighths OF the members Will attend.
REORGANIZATION MUST BE EFFECTED.
The movement for a reorganization Of the party
will be pushed forward several points tonight. Kt
is not entirely successful The necessity for Il Is
conceded all sides. and II is only ques-
ton OF time when II will be effected.
Discomfort and dscord will continue IN the Re-
publican party in Hudson County, with Inevitable
defeat at the polls. so long the present admin
istratlon continues and reform be consum-
mated only by earnest and prominent members Of
the party who have not been persistent seekers for
podtea horors ieading movement 10 secure h
wishes OF the rank and file OF the party and volun-
probable that the initial movement will have to
emarate from others less interested In patronage.
In fact. there are many who entertain the errone-
Gus notion that political parties were formed wholly
for the purpose OF providing places Tor those ee.
in the County Committee and they viii vigorously
contest change that may affect their chances or
places they now iii. They regard tsemse es as
the Republican party, and their zeal and realty VIII
vanish II there is no patronage 10 dispense.
MR. NELSON'S OPINION
The opinion Of ex-Assembiyman William George
Nelson is interesting, as he is active and an organ
ization man. and is familiar with the affairs OF the
party management. He said:
There are many to which can be at
tributed the apparent dsafrection in the Repub-
lican party, prominent among them being the de-
sire for patronage which | believe was an I'M
portant factor in the last election. Those who were
aggrieved because they failed to get everything
they thought they ought to have manifested their
displeasure by voting against the party and as
many more, who did not have everything TO their
liking did not vote. and then there were some VINO.
having lost little pap they formerly received.
became antagonstic and made no effort for the
success OF the ticket
The recognized leaders are Dickinson. Wanser
and Woolley Dickinson has the name o. being
the leader. but wanser wlelds great power, and
IS as mighty Soey 90 or exeeo
agent. while Dickinson and Wanser are IN touch
with higher powers In Trenton ana washington.
ONE SOURCE OF MISCHIEF.
zone great cause for the alleged mismanase-
ment is in the formation OF the County Commit
tee Committeeman are elected at the primaries
without any consideration TO their willingness
to serve and comply with the rules governing that
body. Every one elected, In order TO quarry as
-,
which many decline to do, as the only return Is
seeuentiy there are many vacancies for the leaders
10 iIl and they nh them with their adherents for
course in return receive their support which
Strengthens and perpetuates the controi,ng power
why should they be expected to? They have the
prestige and controlling nse the secse Ds sn
their friends one reason for the disse lsfaction
is that s hfss f Sey R0 keep n o ana
do not mingle with the rank and ME Many o.
the sub-leaders in the various wards are NOT
popular with the Republicans in their Immediate
community.
THE PARTY CAN REMEDY THE EVIL
THE party has the power in It's own HANDS TO
change the management. simply by attending the
primaries and electng for committeeman the rsnt
kind OF men, who will qualify and not give Oppor-
tunity to the leaders 10 appoint their adherents;
Elect liberal minded. publc-sprlted men VINO VIII
be interested in the welfare OF the whole party ana
not devote their efforts 10 the ADVANCEMENT or an
exclusive set and let these men select Tor leaders
men OF the highest standing ana innuence. COM
petent 10 perform impartialy the duties OF fhe
positions
REORGANIZATION WOULD BE BENEFICIAL.
Ex-FreehoIder Charles j. Roe. who has been an
active Republican for years, sad
II know a great many Republicans who have
been active who now take no interest. keep aioof
and saw they will continue 10 do so while the men
IN control continue 10 hold their present places.
In my ward the Republican vote at the last cleo,
ton was two hundred shoft OF me usual vote. Il
do not saw the leaders responsible for this. but
that is the charge made. and "A reorganization OF
the party would certainly be beneficial. judging
from, what information have received"
PARTY WISHES SHOULD BE REGARDED.
Isaac Romano said:
Leaders err when they imagine that people Will
bndly follow them. When leaders fail 10 have
the confidence and following they cease 10 be sue
cessful leaders l DO not charge that the party
nanaRers have not done their duty and that they