The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-12-05
ROBERT DAVIS PRAISED.
Col. Dean Tells the New Tenth
Ward Club of the Lead
er's Greatness.

The Tenth Ward Democratic Associa.
ton, vas organized, last night, at Pals
ade Hall, No. 513 Newark avenue. Mr.
NJ. ]. Coyne called the meeting to- order
and read the following resolution, which
were adopted
Whereas, The Democratic voters Of
the Tenth Ward, in meeting assembled
at Palisade Hall, on Monday, Decem-
her 4, declared that, to assure the con-
7 inued success of the party and Its
principles, thorough and efficient
organization must be maintained; and
Whereas, The necessity FOR such an
organization in the Tenth Ward has
been felt for a long while, and In ac-
cordance with the expressed opinions
and convictions of a large number or
citizens of the Democratic faith; it is
therefore
Resolved, That an organization, to be
known as the Tenth Ward Demo
and hereby created; and to be main
tanned for the purpose of furtherlng
the principles and interests of the
Democratic Party in the city and
county, but especially in the Tenth
Ward of Jersey City, n to be duly
differed as selected by the member
thereof
The following officers were elected
president, Bert Ennis; First Vice Presi
dent. Joseph Carey; Second Vice Presi
dent. William Erickson; Recording Secre'
tary, M. j. Coyne; Financial Secretary, M
on. Mitchell: Treasurer, ]. p. Fernane
Sergeants-at-Arms, Samuel Mitchell and
ohn Burgess. One hundred and seven.
teen members were enrolled. The regular
meetings of this association will be hello
hereafter on Friday nights.
The organization being complete, Colonel
Dean, who, by special request, was in
vited to deliver the opening address, gave
the member some wholesome advice re-
specting the objects, merits and policy oil
subordinate political clubs. His praise Of
Robert Davis, the leader. who has madG
perseverance his bosom friend, experience
his wise counsellor, caution his elder
brother, and hope his guardian gen us
was received with tumultuous applause.
"He has led you on to victory in this
past and will do so in the future" sait
Colonel Dean. This club is a link in the
chain that binds US together, and makes
the Robert Davis Association what it IS
the greatest political organization in tht
State of New Jersey. If we are true
Democrats and hold near and dear in oul
hearts the principles of Democracy, ws
Will be fearless defenders of human rights
consistent advocates of human liberty
vigilant guardians and unfinching con.
SENATORS of social order, dauntless up.
holders of established law, and firm and
loyal champions Of public and private
morals.
sRealizing and with a full consciousness
of The loftiness OF the origin of our party,
the majesty of our duty, the glories of our
destiny, armored with justice only, firm
in the advocacy of our exalted principles,
with no purpose but the performance Of
duty, and no mpen but the triumph
Of truth, we should ever be the champions
Of the cause of light and the uncompro-
missing foes of wrong.
BE loyal to your party and your leader
| work for the success Of your Organization,
and in time the little club you have or.
f becomes q power in shaping the poiiti.
cal status OF the Tenth ward, and be Oh
great assistance in the Presidential cleo
( ton and elections to come
Col. Dean at the conclusion of his
| speech. was made IN honorary member,
and given cheers three times three, a tiger
and q rising vote Of thanks.