The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-06-20
PRAISE FROM PROMINENT MEN

There was no diminution throughout
the city today over the proposal to nom
mate George T. Smith for Mayor on the
Democratic ticket next fall. Not only
was the nomination enthusiastically re-
ceived by Democrats generally, but it was
equally as heartily commended by that
element in the city which considers the
interest of the municipality before those
of party. Men who are known TO be
thoroughly independent in municipal af-
fairs declared that the nomination if made
would be an excellent one and the well
known integrity and ability of the candi-
date would bring TO his support that large
and powerful conservative element which
often decides a municipal election.
Some idea of the manner in which the
proposal to nominate Mr.. Smith is re-
ceived by the leading citizens of the city
can be gained by the following views ex-
pressed to THE Jersey City News to-
day
Assemblyman George G. Tenant in
speaking of the action of the Executive
Committee of the State Democratic Com
mittee in recommending Mr.. Smith to the
voters at the Democratic primaries as a
cana.~.e for Mayor, said:-"The City
Committee in recommending Mr.. Smith as
a candidate for Mayor acted wisely and
1t is 10 be hoped that the Democratic
voters of the city will ratify their choice
at the primaries nsxt fall. If Mr.. Smith
is the candidate he will get the solid
Democratic vote and in addition a large
majority of the citizen vote in those sec
tions of the city which has heretofore
been strongly Republican. The reason for
this is that Mr.. Smith has many friends
in both parties, who know him to be
thorough gentleman, and he is surrounded
by associations which will bring to him
much Republican sympathy. In short he
is sure of the Democratic vote and is
going to get large percentage of the
Republican vote by reason of his personal
character.
Il think the Democrats will do wise
thing if they continue to nominte men OF
such high character"
Mayor Hoos said:-"The committee
made a very good and diplomatic selec-
lion l know Mr.. George T. Smith we'll.
At one time [ rendered him an appoint
ment as Finance Commissioner. Tha.
was when Mr.. Perkins resigned. He re-
fused the appointment. His interests at
the tirrie were of such a character that he
could not give the position as a Finance
Commissioners the time that it needed, so
thought he was not looking for po-
litical honors- l understood that Col.
Robert Smith was out of the race, but
thought either Commissioner Hauck, DR..
Mortimer Lampson or Commissioner
AIidlige would be selected. Mr.. George
T. Smith is a strong man.
Assistant City Attorney Henry Puster
said:-'sHed make good Mayor"
City Clerk NJ. ]. ODonnell said:-"The
Executive Committee used excellent judg-
ment in deciding to recommend George
r. Smith for the Mayoralty nomination.
It's action is productive of confidence.
If nominated he'll win"
Finance Commissioner Midlige said
.sThe selection by the Executive Commit
tee of the County Committee of Mr..
Smith is first class. 1t meets with uni
versal appreciation. Mr.. Smiths exeeu-
tive ability is an absolute guarantee that
he would make model Mayor. I'd like
to add just here that the selection of P.
Anthony Brock as my successor as AL
derman-at-Large meets with my heartiest
appreciation and endorsement"
Finance Commissioner Carnes said
MT. cmltn lS d very dult ihah eano "ei4
qualified for the position of Mayor He's
very popular with Democrats and Repub-
licans.
Clerk M. J. Kelaher of the Finance
Board said:-"Mr. Smith is a first~class
man and sure winner,
Assistant Clerk George Riley said:-"No
kick coming here"
Stephen Egan said:-"Mr Smiths se-
lection is the very best. He has large
interests at stake and he's the best kind
of a man for the people. He will make
an exceptionally strong candidate
Acting Clerk William Tolson of the
Street and Water Board said
There is absolutely no chance of Mr..
Smith being defeated
Commissioner Anthony Hauck, who has
been making q hard fight for the noni-
nation, and VINO was looked upon as a
possible nominee, said this afternoon
that he thought the nomination of Mr..
Smith would be popular
He will mako good candidate, he
said. II stood in accord with my party
in The selection of Mr.. Smith, and l be-
lieve that he will win easily I wish,
however, to thank all who have stood by
me-"
County Collector Hugh Dugan was very
glad. he said, that the party was to se-
1ect MIR. Smith
II ami very well pleased, he said, s'at
the action of the party. Mr.. Srn.th will
not only poll the vote of his party, but
lots Of Republican votes, too. He stands