The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-09
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Bergen Republican Club
Assents To the Rings
Tactics.

Tactics.
As a result of the low tactics employed
by the bosses of the badly disrupted Re-
publican party In the hauling of Com
mitteeman John Mouncey Of the Ninth
Ward before the Appeals Committee on
the charges of disloyalty, a decidedly
warm meeting of the Bergen Republican
Club is anticipated this evening. The
proceedings promise to be exceedingly
lively The steps taken against Mouncey
have not been appreciated by the anti
ring element of that ward. or in the coun-
ty. This element is by no means in the
minority, as the so-called bosses can tes-
tify, much to their sorrow.
These Republicans, who have taken a
most determined stand against bossism
and the underhand methods exercised SO
frequently by the machine, control the
Bergen Republican Club. That Mouncey
is a marked man none will deny. The
evidence produced at his trial in the farci-
cal trial of last Thursday evening appar-
emily had no effect on the picked COM
mittee slated to bounce him from the
General Committee. Judging from the
smiles on the faces of Mitchell Stuben-
voll and Bully jack Graham. after
whispered conversation with the members
of the Appeals Committee at the conclu-
sion of the secret session. 1t became
plainly evident that the decision rendered
was against Mouncey.
The actions of these self-appointed ward
leaders, who showed themselves in their
true colors, were such as to convey the
impression that the fight between the ma
chine and the anti-ringsters is to be car
ried on to the bitter end. The results OF
the spring and fall elections were evil
dence enough for the machine people
that. they could not car the Ninth
Ward
1t has been said that resolution harsh
ly condemning the action OF the Appeals
Committee in trying Mouncey will De
offered and passed over the heads OF the
leaders Many friends of Mouncey will
be on hand to stand UP for him should
the gang attempt any funny business.
All will be thoroughly prepared for any
move the opposing faction may make. II
is not at all unlikely that Jack" Graham
will be ready to pitch into somebody for
not being allowed to testify against
Mouncey Thursday evening. He clamored
at the door for an hour to be let in to tell
all he knew On being refused he gave
vent to his wrath in vituperatton, claim
ing that he could buy up the whole gang
of sand-baggers who stand by John P.
Landrine for mere song. He was aided
in his bellowings by his partners, Mitchell
and Stubenvoll. If Graham pursues these
tactics at the meeting this evening he will
be shut off in a hurry.
These people are making rapid strides
toward successful reorganization of the
badly disorganized party" said MEM
ber-of the Bergen Republican Club. Is
It any wonder that the people elect the
Democratic candidates when we have
such men to run the ward. This ward
never will go Republican with those
spongers at the helm.
1.-The fight is on again in deadly earnest
and both sides appear to be anxious to
continue scrapping. Just as long as the
gang attempts to run the ward then just
so long will the people vote against the
ring"
It is understood that Mouncey Is not the
only man marked by the bosses. From
the developments of the past week 1t be-
gins to look as If every committeeman IN
the Ninth ward who did not aid the ma
chine on election day will be hauled be-
fore the Appeals Committee on charges
of disloyalty. In this manner the ward
leaders hope to weaken the position OF
the anti-ring element. There are about
seven committeeman who have stood by
John p Landrine, the former leader.
William Cole, Of the Third precinct,
which always goes solidly against the
machine is said to be the next victim OF
the bosses when Mounceys case is dis
posed of. Similar charges will be pre-
ferred against him. Should the machine
succeed in dropping a few of Mr.. Lam
drines supporters, it is certain that
others will be elected in their places, as
the anti-ringsters can control the pri-
maries.
Captain Charles o. Barker Of the La
fayette Republican Association IN REFER
ring to the action of the Appeals Com
mittee, said that such mistakes did not
benefit the party
perhaps it is the intention Of the boss
es to kill the party said he. II SO,
they are going about 1t in the right man
ner. Any Republican who has ever stood
up for clean politics, denounces this dis
crimination One could go anywhere. in
the county and find committeeman enough.
in day to keep the Appeals Committee
busy for a week trying them. The Re-
publican party in this county is so badly
disrupted that doubt seriously If it will
ever be successful again. The time has
come when the decent element refuses to
abide by the dictations of certain few
who are in the game for self gain. The
present leaders will never succeed in car
rying the party through successful CAM
paign.''
HELD AS CAUSE OF WALLS DEATH