New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-28
BALDWIN SPEAKS PLAINLY
HE WOULD RE-ENERGIZE THE REPUu'
LICAN PARTY IN HUDSON.
A LIKELY MAN FOR LEADER PLACED AT IN
HEAD OF THE ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE

OF THE COUNTY COMMITTEE
The Republicans In Hudson who working 10
a reorganization OF the party In that county arq
not dismsyed by FIave NcGee's unwillingness ~
accept the leadership OF reorganized party or q
lead the movement for a reorganization. as told -
The Tribune yesterday. These men feel conndene
that Mr.. MCGEE will take an active part IN the
movement when he realizes that majority OK me
Republicans in Hudson County are olncers IN tneSr
declarations for q reorganization.
Colonel Dickinson. II is said. would Willingly
withdraw in favor Of Mr.. MCGEE II by 30 DOM
harmony could be restored in the ranks He recog1
nlzes that Mr. MCGEE is a loyal Republican vna
would work like beaver to strengthen the parSy
In Hudson County.
ERWIN SPOKEN OF FOR LEADER.
There was considerable talk in Jersey City yeA|
terday OF efforts to induce Prosecutor James y
Erwin to reconsider his determination to refuse q
accept the leadership in the movement Tor ~
organization. II is said that Mr.. Erwin Is sm
earnest and aggressive Republican who could nil
the place TO the satisfaction OF all the element, ~
Erwin realizes the necessity for CONCENTRATION
he pleaded that the duties Of his ONCE as ProseS
time 70 the work which the leadership requires It
is probable that ANOTHER sor, Wi, De ,sfasa 70
accept the leadership.
BALDWIN CONSIDERED LIKELY NAN.
Ex-Freeholder Aaron s. Baldwin. OF Hoboksns
who ran for Sheriff two years ago and came
within a few votes OF being elected. has also been
frequently mentioned acceptable man fok
leader Last evening he was placed at the head q
COUNTY Of Hudson Watch puts him
line for the county leadership $500 c,.,. A.
When John p. Landrine. OF Jersey City, was os1
feated for County Committeeman In the Ninsn
o aTd Of SsTSey S ss 1it ' WAS saccesds
by Edward T. Mitchell. who conducted the ahsit4
MItche ADVISED the leaders to place Mr. baldwin,
OF Hoboken. at the head OF the Organization .on,-
Rtpa s Gy Mso should not be ignored as he could
render valuable service in strenStnsnng ,ne pshsS
The chairmsnship OF the committee in favor q
Mr. Baldwin. The leaders agreed. and as a Jesuit
~ the committee By his office ne is ex-
oflcio member OF the County Executive CONF
MIR Baldwin is a loyal Republican. and under his
leadership the dissatisfied factions would unite. ~
affairs since he was defeated FOR Sheriff owing 20
his dissatisfaction with Joseph j. Guistos leadeft
OF 6iusto as the party leader in Hohoken has beer.
distastefuI Mr. Baldwin and his friends and fot'
interest in the party's affairs but Mr.. Baldwin rel
tanned his membership in the County Commitee.
Mr. Baldwin frequently charged that Mr.. Guistc.
and his supporters had betrayed the party intc'
the hands q the Democrats and that hua nb2ny
until Guisto was deprived OF the local leadersn,pt
Baldwin said that he would be pleased join In q
movement for reorganization % the party "
Hudson County but for reasons wnlcn ne oio no..
desire 10 state az present he would not lead suc1|
a movement. He was willing, 70. take an active
part in the movement he said. II 1t would prove
a benefit 10 the party
THE PARTY NEEDS AN ovERHAULIN0.
I'VE all know that the party is in pretty bad
shape In this county just at present" said Mrl
Baldwin. and that something must be done tc|
strengthen the party fences without any delay In<
Democrats have strong orgahzao s ssa eysr
election OWING TO the dissatisfaction which exls,s
in the Republican ranks II reorganizza ao WI
once Surely It could do no HARM but wouie|
proba bly, stir up some IRE in re
The party needs an overhaung we hnd tnat y
Is becoming weaker and weaker in this county ~
every election and that something must pe zone y
stem the tide. The poor showing mace py w
the a bosn last s6ias a for 'ns
shows concusvely that dissatisfaction exists among
the or the eaaddes %ho
mated do not care 70 say put am IN nnc nm ,r
who are in control OF the present organizauon.f
1t may be that unsatisfactory candidates were
MANY voters became dissatisfied and refused e,
vote There was certainly some cause for the dis
no mains TO Investigate and ascertain the caused
which led to this dissatisfaction and apply int
remedy d
CALLS UPON THE STATE LEADERS
III the Republican party in Hudson County q
to be strengthened would suggest that It be donsi
by a reorganization Let the leaders who ard
unsatisfactory 10 the rank and file step down and
give their places to who will work for thu,
parys interest and who are satisfactory TO all thu
Republicans II
ut should be the duty o, the State leaders OF
the party to take an active interest In the Hudsot
County end OF the party and force :he leaders O
the county organization to strengthen the party
Perhaps the State leaders would not feel justified
in Interfering with the factional squabbes In thl
county organization. but conditions sometime,f
render their interference necessary. When Il O.
considered that the party narrowly escaped beinft
wiped out In Hoboken, II Is about time that thu
State leaders intertered and demanded explana
ton from the county organization.
II willing 10 lend my aid TO strengthen tn.
party in this county. IL do not consider that Hud4
son County is hopelessy Democratic. II has beet
proved that with united party and good Republic
can candidates elect them. there are I,
large number OF independent voters in Hudsoft
County who will vote for Republican candidates g.
preference TO some OF the candidates nominated br
Democrats. II Is now the duty OF al Republican,
to get together and strengthen the party in THU
county, whether II is done by a reorganization o.
the present County Committee or by conventiof{
for the purpose Of discussing ways and means Il
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