New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-25
DEMOCRATS IN CONTROL
AN INCENTIVE TO REPUBLICAN REoR.
GANIZATION
DR. MorLL MADE PRESIDENT or THE POLICE
BoAnp-HoUcHs CLERKS DECLINE TO
SERVE UNDER JoRDAN-THE BOARDS
ELECT THEIR PRESIDENTS

ELECT THEIR PRESIDENTS.
The municipal government Of Jersey City yester-
day passed more completely into the hands Of the
Democrats by the accession Of the Commissioners
and the officials appointed by Mayor Hoos last
week The only friction occasioned by the change
was In the Office Of Controller. When Mr.. Hough
and Of the his 70
P. and Isaac Van saun David r. Hilton and u. NJ
that aonE had hsSS BEEN ad pr nSs tSna
iney resigned they said, as the only way in which
chiefs dismissal
The various governing bords were organized
lows: Finance " Board Henry i Eembeck: Police Ice
Beard. DR.. John D. MeGill; Fire Board. John A
Republican, who lie presiding officer by virtue OF his
place as custodian Of the City Hall
AN oBJEcT-LEssoN TO REPUBLICANS
The transfer OF the municipal government Of Jer-
sey City from Republican to Democratic control
which was completed yesterday. shows clearly what
can be done by leaders who steadfastly resolve to
do nothing than can be left undone Knowing. as
every one does who knows anything about politics
in Jersey City. that P. Farmer wanser was elected
Mayor OF Jersey City in 1892 by the magnificent ma
jority OF 6.0O0 over Allan L. McDermott one Of the
most prominent Democrats eve. named for the Of
could be frittered away, the city returned to Demo-
cratic hands and an the good work done by Mayor
undong yet that is precisely what has happened in
That there was no need for this change can easily
be shown from the political records OF the city.
Mayor Wansers triumph was NOT the only Hepuoli;
Of Hudson County. There have been other victories
as marked and memorable as his and there are
had subsequent campaigns been conducted with the
same -vigor other successes would have been
SUCCESSES OF THE PAST
One evidence of this is to be found In the election
of Reuben Simpson. Republican over Richard Allen,
Democrat in 1898 for President OF the Board Of Al
dermen under the official title OF Alderman-at-Larse
MT simpsons vote in the city was II lsI. while Mr.
a area a Msya @ The ma ma S Was not
ceiving the Democratic nomination, was also In
In Soysmb e 1855 the Democrats carried Hudson
County by only 2,652 although Alexander T. Nc
Gil Chancellor OF the State, was their candidate
Thomas McEwan, the Republican candidate for
congress IN the With District, which includes all
OF Hudson County except Bayonne, twice
elected.
WHAT UNITED PARTY DID.
Colonel John ]. Torey was elected Sheriff In 1923
over the most determined effort ever put forth by
the Democratic ring by plurality of over 5000
This victory was mainly accomplished in Jersey
City. where Colonel Toreys plurality was $40
The election OF John G. Fisher County Clerk is
another proof CT what may be done In Hudson by
concerted and vigorous action on the part Of Re-
publcans.
While Jersey City and Hudson County may be
normally Democratic. both city and county may be
wrested from the control OF the ring whenever
the Republican party stands ready TO. take ad-
vantage OF the opportunities presented. That such
an opportunity will be presented In November next
there Is good reason TO believe There is already
dissatisfaction with Democratic rule in Jersey City,
almost before the party Is well In the saddle. The
OF this dissatisfaction is such that there Is
every reason to believe that II Will spread. The
duty Of the Republican leaders is TO be prepared TO
take advantage Of this dissenson. II they there
is why they should not repeat the VIC
tories that made P. Farmer Wanser Mayor of Jer-
sey City, Colonel John J. Toney Sheriff Of Hudson
County and Thomas McEwan Representative Of the
With District Of New-Jersey In Congress.