The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-21
POLITICAL DR|F I.
Tendencies In State and
County Affairs Shown
at the Davis
Outing.
FOR GOVERNOR, E.F.G.YOUNc
Earnest Demand Throughout
the State for Winner
In 1901.
COUNTY SLATE NAMED
DaIy-GourIey Difference Has
Amusing Aspects--G Gossip
of the Politicians.

of the Politicians.
When Democrats gather together, as
they did yesterday at the Davis Associa-
tion outing, it was only natural that they
should talk politics, frame states and
boom candidates. Nominations for Gov
ernor down to members of Assembly, were
discussed, and the political situation
Federal, State and county. was thorough
ly threshed out.
State issues claimed first place and the
candidate for Governor naturally was up
permost On every lip was the name of
Edward Il. C. Young. 1t was unanimous
ly agreed that if Mr.. Young would accept
the nomination his election was assured.
Identified with important business con-
Germs in the State; a man of rare busi-
ness capacity and energy, and enjoying
popular confidence, he was at once named
as the man for the place. Everybody un-
derstood that Mr. Young being an exceed
ingly busy man and so enwrapped in his
many business interests ii would be diff
cult to induce him to enter the lists.
Should he. however, consent to stand he
Gratis behind him to carry him to assured
victory.
The name of Mayor Hoos was mem
toned as possible Gubernatorial candi-
date but only excited a passing interest.
The presence of w. B. Gourley, Chair
man of the State Democratic Committee,
at the outing yesterday had much signifi-
canoe. The astute leader from Griggs'
county was as mute as carp about
the issues He was here and there and
everywhere, making friends and chatting
about everything, but politics. at least. to
the mass. In one corner, however,
he had long talk with Mr.. Davis the
result of which was, as he afterwards
said, entirely satisfactory"
Perhaps the most interesting feature of
Mr. Gourley's visit was the revival of
the ''difference'' between him and Con-
gressman William D. Daily. Mr.. DAILY was
unable to go to College Point, having to
attend the funeral of an old friend in
Pennsylvania, but marched with the par
ade to the wharf.
Chairman Gourley was an unexpected
guest. He had read of the Davis outings
but had never attended one. When he put
Leader Davis was pleased and extended
him a warm welcome. Mr.. Gourley was
not without company for an instant on
the big steamer. When he heard that
Congressman Daily was at the wharf he
smiled and to a News" reporter said
s1t Will please me to meet Congress-
man Daily. I have no quarrel with him.
We all have right to our own ideas. To
have met him would have accorded me
an opportunity for discussion. | have
only one interest in politics and that Is
victory for our side of the house. I want
to see harmony in our party and am
willing to bring about that happy condi-
t,on Of affairs. Because I may not agree
with Congressman DAILY on National is
sues is no reason why he or I should
ieopardize the chances of our party in
this State
Chairman Gourley declined very court
eously to discuss the Asbury Park confer
ence episode.
II would have liked to talk with Mr.
Dalv." he continued, $50 that we might
cement the interests of our party. Just at
present I consider the outlook of our par
tv for the fall very bright. I feel almost
confident that we viii get the lower
House. am at least hopeful that that
much will be accomplished. The State
senate. I believe, will be Republican.
THE Senate is now Democrats and IA
Republicans. I am inclined to the belief
that we will make some Senatorial gains
this fall but not enough to give us con-
tro1. However. that will come in due time
and New Jersey will be found in the col
umn where she belongs
Concerning National issues Mr.. Gourley
would saw nothing That was subject
he avoided very adroitly. Departing from
politics he said:-
..This is the first outing Of the Robert
paws Association I have ever attended.
r Is grand showing and the greatest
demonstration of loyalty and popularity
4 has ever been my good fortune to wit
nass Mr.. Davis sould be. and probably
l. a proud and happy man. The men are
aa, orderly and exceedingly well man
aged. -
organ,zation of an out and out Bryan
state Committee. Mr.. Gourley said
- know Of no such movement There
q only one State Committee and there
will be only one regular body OF that
,r,nd / know and have heard of no Bryan
committee"
chairman Gourley was unwilling to be
questioned further and reiteratesng his
regret that he had not met Congressman
Daly. retired and declined to be inter-
viewed further
Just as Congressman DAILY was about to-
leave the wharf he was informed that
chairman Gourley had expressed desire
"a meet him. He Strengthened up and
exclaimed
q lido not wish to meet the gentleman.
we caanot agree am sure. The praneh
of the party represent IS opposed g
trusts ana thai Opposition Viii rs en-
bodied ID our platform. Mr Souriey y