Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-10-11
DEMocRh Ic coubTY CONVENTION.

lie Demo rdtle Convention IN Prenla
hall last f iay, was representative and
enthusiastic e.thering Of the Democracy Of
the county. Promptly at 2 p m. A. H.
ISwaekhamef Esq, called the Convention
to order and Wilson I. Jones was elected
temporary secretary A call of the roll
showed every voting precinct fully repre-
sented, and ON motion Mr. Swackhamer
was elected temporary chairman On
motion the Chairman was authorized to
appoint committees on Rules, Credentials,
Permanent Organization and Resolutions,
and the following were named
Rules Cement Reeves, B, F. Sweeten,
G. 7. NIolory.
Permanent Organization B. S. Cox, Fl.
W. Jones, W A. Martinez
CredentialsA G. Dalton, E. L. STRAIT
ton, S. G. Herman.
Resolutio- & E. F. Dell, j. D. Carpenter,
III. B. Green
A recess 81 fifteen minutes was taken
after which the committees reported. That
on Rules rssffirmed former rules. The
temporary officers were recommended to be
made permanent; the Credentials Com
mittee reported every township represented
with no contests The Committee on
Resolutions reported as fo1lows:-
The representatives Of the Democracy of
the county of Gloucester in Convention as
sembled declare their full accord with the
Democracy of the Union in the expression
of the party's principles as presented to the
country by the National Convention in
Kansas City in July last.
That platform, like the immortal Declar-
alton that Jefferson wrote is for all men
and all times. 1t places the party ON the
solid ground ON which the fathers builded.
1t declares for honest government admins
tered with economy, and puts its burdens
on the people, rich and poor, under equal
laws. 1t declares for American Independ-
ence, as of old. 1t ends the era of foreign
alliances and entanglements. 1t declares
for peace, the great purpose of the Repub-
lie. 1t makes the enterprise and the indus
try Of the citizen paramount considera-
ton. 1t puts the manhood of the citizen
above the interests of any monopoly. 1t
halts the Entertainments of Imperialistic
plotters into the preserves of Republican
ism which have stood sacred for century
Itisanew declaration of independence; and
Bryan, the Jefferson of the new century, is
its exponent and champion.
The nomination of William Jennings
Bryan for President and Adlai Ewing
Stevenson for Vice President appeals to
every instict of Americanism to-day, and
has our cordial endorsement.
The nomination of George Pfeiffer, Jr
for Congress meets our unqualified approval,
and for him and our Electoral ticket,
at Trenton we pledge the sup
port of the Democrats of this county, and
for them we freely and fearlessly ask the
support Of all our fellow citizens who
believe with US that American means the
rights of citizens, the independence of our
country and the peace Of the world.
For our nominee for Assembly we renew
the pledge of the last County Convention
held in this room on October 1, 1885,
That as all, or nearly all the Trusts of
this country are organized under the lax
laws Of New Jersey, discredit-
ing the patriotism of our State, we pledge
the legislative nominee Of this Convention
ton, if elected, to a revision of our general
laws to an extent to bring the
present and future, under
effective control
The reports were all adopted,
The roll of townships was then called for
nomination for Assembly.
Freebooter HANDLE of Washington, NOM
mated ex-Judge B. S. Cox, who declined
and nominated Harry Crist of Monroe, the
candidate who made so strong
run for the same office last year. The
delegates from Monroe said they could not
say whether or not Mr.. Cfist would accept.
They knew he was not candidate seeking
the nomination, but could not answer for
him if named. The roll was then called,
md every township voted for Mr.. Crist,
making him the unanimous choice of the
Convention
At the call of townships for nominations
or Coroner, Mantua named DR. E. q.
Hillegass, and he was unanimously made
the candidate for that office.
Delegate B. F. Sweeten moved that a
committee to consist Of J. D. Carpenter, A. |
FL. Swackhamer, Wilson T. Jones. C. 7.
Molony and Bowman S. Cox be appointed
TO notify the nominees, and fill vacancies
should any occur. Carried.
The roll was then called for the nomina-
ion of one member Of the County Com
nittee from each township, ward and
borough, and the following were named, |
ind elected -:
Col. George Pfeiffer was then introduced |
md directed his half hour talk to practical /
tide of political action. To succeed he said. |
We must first be worthy of success, and
,hen work for that -harmonousIy and |
determined to win. He said that condi- |
ions were such in Camden county that his |
would come to Cooper's creek
With little, if any, majority, and he looked /
to the result in the other counties
# the District.
Henry Budd, Esq, of Philadelphia, adj
lressed the Convention for an hour He
iefned the difference between Jefferson's
expansion and McKinley's; the colonial /
ystem as inaugurated in Porto Rico by
he reviewed our treatment of +
he Filipinos, and our war on former allies.
lie quoted the Mckinley treaty with the
King of the Sulu Islands, how we pay to
Seep the stars and stripes flying over the
Kings harem, and require the King to
AIRY our banner beside his own even on
lis annual pilgrimages to Mecca. In clos
ng he asserted that Trusts and Imperial
SIN. are natural allies The one is i'm
in trade, the other trust in
government, and both have been rendered
possible amongst us by spirit of COM
nercialism and greed introduced into and
politics.
Ex-Congressman Ferrell was present and
delivered brief and eloquent address.
The Convention was one of the largest
md most enthusiastic ever held in this
county
WLLIAMsTowN. N. J., Oct. 9, 1900.
70 Mr.. james d. Carpenter and Gentlemen
Of the Notification Committee:
Having been duly and regularly informed
~ you of my nomination by the County
held in the city of Woodbury. |
N the 9th inst, for the high and honorable |
,fice of Assembly, beg leave to be per-
nitted to express myself in appreciation of
he same.
Surely this is an honor unlocked for, |
md may add uncalled for, as l had not |
he least idea that l would again be the
Of my party this Fall. Not being
present at the Convention, naturally sup |
1osed the mantle would be thrown upon |
ome other follower of cur great leader |
rom Nebraska:
Therefore, as | stated to your hon orable |
Committee, that circumstances were such |
hat it would be very unwise, and in
udicious on my part to accept the nomina-
ion, although given with such unanimity |
and enthusiasm, as you stated. And again
allow me to express myself in appreciation |
If this extraordinary compliment, yet not
all Of this, have, for reasons
tlready stated to your committee, and for |
private reasons, decided to decline the
honor thus conferred upon me-
In taking this stand | do so with nro- |