New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-27
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CROSS RENOMINATED.
HOUSTON FOR SHERIFF OF UNION AND
HOWARD FOR COUNTY CLERK

HOh AM, run AOAN tl1Snh
Elizabeth. Oct % (specIaD.-The Union County
Republicans. a. a well attended and enthusiastic
convention held this afternoon at the Lyceum
Theatre nominated. The Tribune right along
predicted It would. the following ticket
serator-Joseph Cross Of Elizabeth.
County Clerk-William Howard. Of Railway
Sherih-Robert G. Houston. OF Elizabeth
The convention was called 10 order at 345 O'Clock
by Charles ". Codding chairman OF tho County
Executive Committee. and who also acted as tenn
porary chairman. John g. Dumont. OF Plainhed.
was afterward made permanent chairman Charles
II. Denman. OF Westheld. and 5. Rushing Ryno Of
Railway, were chosen secretaries. and after the
appointment Of committees rules resolutions
and credentials. n recess taken.
The rules adopted called for the nomination OF
Senator. Sheriff. County Clerk and Assemblymen.
in the order given. This caused the first skirmsh.
and was won by the Howard Houston men. whose
plan 10 have the Sheriff nominated before the
County Clerk
Palmer II. Charlock. Of Elizabeth in a short and
graceful speech. nominated Joseph Cross for Sena-
tor and amid great applause the nomination was
made by acclamatlon.
John D. Barr. OF Elizabethport then nominated
Robert 6. Houston for Sheriff. Charles W Run
yon OF Painfed nominated r. Frank Corlell. Of
that city. but * -Assemblynan Roger Murray Of
Fiainheld arose and said that Nj CoreIl Was not
seeking me nomination, and asked to have his
name Withdrawn In favor Of Robert q. Houston. 10
whom Mr.. Murray paid a hish tribute for his hon
oct and faithful work while an Assemblyman.
Wcsthed nominated John + DoryaI The ballot
resulted. Houston 10: Coren a: Dorvai 1.
Great cheering followed the announcement Of the
THE COUNTY cLERKsHIP
Then came the struggle over the County Clerk
ship Leslie Lupton. OF Railway in eloquent
speech. nominated William Howard. as a true and
tried of'icial and a Civil War veteran. Ex-Presi.
Education. in speech which aroused enthusiasm:
presented the name Of Charles n. X. Haisey. q
Elizabeth. The result Of the ballot was. Howard
lo5. Halsey 20. Major Hick Of Summit O.
Howard was declared the nominee. and there was
much applause.
There were nine candidates for the Assembly
George a Squire, Ellis r. Meeker Isaac NJ. Iltteu.
both, William A. Newcom and Charles s Foote. OF
plainfcldi George Kyle of Fanwood. and 'nester
The arst ballot gave Smith lis votes: Foote lO3
and Meeker. 81, and they were declared the nom
Dr. J W Grey was nominated for Coroner
The nominees were aftervard called before the
convention and made short addresses ana me con-
venton adjourned with cheers for the ticket
THE PLATFORM
The platform adopted was as follows
The very gratifying prosperity Of our country IS
due 10 the emphatic Endorsement by me people or
the policies of ne Republican party proclaimed by
It's last National platform adopted at 81 Louis. and
We declare ~ 20 be- our nheAibe purpose 10 support
that platform in the future as in the past.
s onaced by Foster 81 M
the Judgment of the people expressed At the last
election. and has Increased The admiration IN when
he Is held by his personal friends.
Since the accession OF the Republican party 20
power in this State scandal has furnished the
fame OF NeW-Jersey. and the atrOciOus nfamies ot
the former regime are slowly fading from pubic
memory. A large part OF the income OF our state
collected from corporations has been wisely eX-
pended not IN unnecessary current expenses but m
the establishment and enlargement OF useful and
permanent institutions for the protection and bene
III ~ the people
We think the time has come when part ~ the
large revenue OF the State may be wisely appro-
priated and employed 20 relieve the burden OF local
taxation
Corporations organized or located In muncipa-
ties pay taxes directly to tho state that should IN
part least be paid TO the local governments. and
we pledge the legislative candidates nominated by
this convention 10 use every means In their power
II elected 10 revise the methods and equaliZe
the burdens OF taxation, so that corporations and
individuals shall be treated alike.
We call attention 70 the ability and fidelity dis
PLAYED ny Republicans who. In recent years. have
been charged with the duty OF caring for the inter