The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-04-09
VICTORY CERTAIN
Enthusiasm Shown in All
Wards for the Demo-
cratic Candidates.
THE SEVENTIES RATIFICATION
Rousing Greeting for Hauck
and Nolan and Frost
for Fry.
THE SEVENTH'S RATIFICATION

Seventh ward Democrats gathered at
the New York Bay House in force Satur-
day night 10 show their allegiance to the
Democratic party and to listen to the
plain truths of Democratic doctrine e1-
pounded by several of Jersey City popu-
lar orators The enthusiasm manifested
must have struck terror to the hearts OF
Republicans, who had previously some
faint hope that they would carry the
ward. On the other hand the Democrats
feel that the victory is already wons 1t
now being but a question of majority.
George Tenant. Maurice Marks and
Corporation Counsel John Wahl Queen de-
Iiyered addresses. Commissioners Hauck
and Nolan and Aldermen Peter Ehrhart
spoke briefly and were heartily welcomed
by the crowd.
The meeting was called to order by
Ward Leader Michael I. Fagen, who in
.troduced George Bouton as chairman.
After expressing appreciation of the
honor, Mr.. Bouton, who, as clerk of the
Street and Water Board, has probably a
greater knowledge of the workings of that
body than anyone connected with the city
government, answered the charges made
for campaign purposes by the Republican
party.
Referring to the Lehigh Valley Com
munipaw avenue grade crossing Mr.. Bou-
ton said:-''The Republican party is en-
deavoring to make political capital out Of
that Lehigh Valley grant AS matter
of fact it was not granted permission to
cross Communipaw avenue until the
citizens of Lafayette petitioned the Street
and Water Board to grant such permis-
sion Now if the residents of that section
don't know what they want and what is
good for them. who does? In making this
a campaign issue the Republicans have
made a big mistake. Anyone gifted with
common sense can see what the connect
ing of that railroad meant 10 Jersey City.
It will mean that in short time that
section of Jersey. which is now vast
waste. will be a. scene of thriving indus
try. Docks and piers and factories viii
be built. an army Of men viii be employed
and as a natural result increased pros
perity will come to our city.
'sThe Republicans also charge that the
present Street and Water has not reclaim
ed any part of our water front.
Now. I would like to ask. when the Re
publican party had charge of the city
administration how much of the water
front was reclaimed2 They never reclaim
ed a foot, and never viii. The Republican
party is alone to blame for the loss of
the water front. Republican Riparian
State Commission granted those conces-
sions under the Riparian Act, for which
the State received all the money. If there
is a way to reclaim the water front
would like to know it, and I assure you
that the Board would do all in its power
TO accomplish it.
''That charge of laying off city en-
ployes appears ridiculous. In the winter
when the ground was frozen, preventing
work on the streets, forty men were laid
off, for a short time, as there was noth-
ing for them to do. AS soon as spring
opened, however. they were again put to
work.
sersey City under the present adminis-
tration has made wonderful progress.
Never before in its history has it so nearly
reached perfection. These results are
brought about by our excellent officials,
WHO have proved time and again their
honesty and worth. and who ever have the
peoples interests at heart. Messrs. Hauck
and Nolan have proved faithful servants
of the people and too much cannot be
said in their praise. Elect them again,
gentlemen and be assured of an honest
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