The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-06-21
NO KICK COMING.
Enthusiasm for the Ticket
Headed By George 7.
Smith Increases
Daily.
REPUBLICANS ON THE RUN
No One of Importance Will
Venture to Face the
Democratic Standard
Bearer.
DAVIS SVANPED WITH LETTERS
Thousands Pledge Support If
the Nomination Goes
Through.

through.
1t is long time since proposed nomi-
aation for a municipal office has been
received with such enthusiastic unanimi-
ty as the recommendation of the Execu-
tive Committee OF the Democratic City
Committee that George T. Smith be given
the party nomination next fall.
most remarkable feature of Mr.
Smiths candidacy is the fact that it is
not only highly commended by members
OF his own party, but it is most favorably
spoken of by his political opponents. No
one can be found either within or with
knowledge his Sterling character and
eminent fitness for the high office to
when II IS proposed to call him. Every
one admlts that he would make an ex-
ceiient Mayor and would furnish an ad-
ministra ton under which the interests of
every citizen would be conserved. 1.-The
Jersey City News" continues today the
puDncaton of comments by leading citi-
zehs upon the nomination OF Mr.. Smith
winch speak for themselves.
democratic Leader Robert Davis has
Deen overwhelmed with letters of con-
sfatulation on the choice by the Execu-
I'VE COMMITTEES of the Democratic County
STai SSTolnlnlttee OF George I. Smith for the
Mayoralty nomination.
Judging from opinions expressed in all
theSe letters Mr. Davis is satisfied that
me selection meets with the hearty ap-
probation of all the Democrat in the city
he said today that in the event of Mr.
Smltns nomination at the primaries in
october his election was a foregene con-
ciusion- Mr.. Davis added
The Republicans will have difficulty in
nnaing suitable candidate to run
against him. This is a case of the office
seeking the man rather than the man
seeking the office. 1t is a good sign. The
Democratic party is. united and wifi stand
Sondiy Tor the entire ticket next Novem-
Finance Commissioner Jacob Ringle
said The selection is a good one If
nominated Mr.. Smith will win
Deputy City Collector higgins said
he choice of Mr.. Smith is wise and
1judicious. It has effectually spiked the
guns of tn opposition.
Mr. D. e. Cleary. of the wholesale
Mr.. Smiths chances are the best. He is
one of the ablest men in Jersey City to-
day and he would make an excellent
Mayor
Ex-sheriff c. ]. cronan, of the real
estate firm of Mullins & Cronan, said
Mr.. Smith is a first class man for the
place. have known him for a number
of yearS and / am sure If he receives the
nomination his election is assured
Freeholder Michael B. Holmes said
i think Mr.. Smiths chances are excel
lent He is strong man, of ability, and
he is well fitted to conduct the affairs of
the city. knew him when he was on the
Grand Jury. His reports then showed
him to be a man of good judgment and
one who took an active interest in public
affairs. There is no doubt in my mind of
his election; it is a foregone conclusion
# he is nominated"
Free Public Library Trustee DR.. Leon
ard j. Gordon said:-'I do not care to be
interviewed about politics." But when
asked if he thought Mr.. George 7. Smith
would be elected If he was the Demo-
cratic party's choice, he looked up and
Why, any sane man knows he will
be elected
Colonel Robert G. Smith accepted the
announcement of Mr.. George T. Smiths
probable nomination very quietly. He
said that he was perfectly satisfied to step
aside for his party's sake. He said:-'"The
gentleman whom the committee has de-
cided upon as the candidate is one whom
/ have known for years Mr. Smith is
man fully fitted for the high Office and
he will make a candidate who, feel as
sured, will poll every Democratic vote.
shall do ali in my power to insure his
success"
Mr. J.. Warren Hardenbergh, of the
Commercial Trust Company, said that
Mr.. Smiths nomination would be good
one. for he was a business man of much
ability and well qualified for the place.
Mr.. Myron ]. Furst said:-"The position
needs good business man to I'LL 1t, and
Mr.. Smith is that person.
Freeholder James Ellington said the
decision of the Executive Committee
would doubtless meet with the approval
for the place." said he.
Ex-senator William ID. Edwards said
81 believe Mr.. Smith will make very
good Mayor. He is a thorough business
man and is fully, capable Of fulfilling the
duties of the office. There is one thing
certain-that if Mr.. Smith is elected
Mayor he will be Mayor
Senator Robert S. Hudspeth when asked
for his opinion on the recommendation of
Mr.. Smith for the Mayoralty nomination,
eaid:-"We couldn't have a better candi-
date. Mr.. Smith is popular, very popular,
l,<a arx-f11 mol a 10 rco %
City Comptroller Jordan said:-'NIhe Sc
lection of Mr.. George Z. Smith by the
Executive Committee of the Democratic
County Committee as its favorite nominee
for Mayor is first cass-excelient. He
will make good Mayor.
boulevard Commissioner Daniel Y.
Lewis stated that he was pleased with
the Recommendation of the Executive
Committee and felt sure that the nomina, I,
tion of Mr.. Smith meant certain victory. tory
Coroner Stephen s. Wyse said;-'Ihe
nomination of Mr.. Smith is sure to be
productive of good results. He is busi,
ness man of ability and as sucn IS WeH
qualified for the place.
Register James e; SiarKe Iia ,,Y,ion Salu .nlf of
George T. Smith as Mayoralty posi-,
bflity:-'Mv opinion can be summed up
in few words. The nomination oI Mr.
Smith is the best it would be possible for
the Democratic party to make. lie IS
typical representative of the party ana
his nomination would be equivalent TO
Counselor Michael T. Pagan, chairman
of the Executive Committee of the Demo-
cratic City Committee, said Mr. George
a. Smith Is the selection of the Demo-
cratic Committee for the Mayoralty nom
fnation and / am sure the voters of Jer-
sew City Will show their approval by
electing him to the office by one of the
largest majorities ever given candidate.
He is a man of exceptional executive abil-
jty and should be an honor to the highest
office in the city government, Mr..
Smiths interests are such that they may
be best preserved by the interests of the
city being carefully guarded, He repres-
enfs q class of citizens whose most care
FIJI consideration is given to the progress
Of the city. The selection is exceptionally
strong and should be most acceptable to
our voters. / should say his majority
would be from 1900 to 1000.