The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-10-01
State Republican Convention.

/ convention in Taylor's Opera House
r Trenton, on Thursday. to nominate can
f didate for Governor.
Senator E. c. Stokes called the conven
t won to order and delivered a strong
t speech.
The stage and auditorium were decor
e ated with flags, and draped portrait Of
4 President Mckinley was suspended over
the centre. The 1923 delegates filled the
lower floor and witnessed the most notable
, demonstration ever made at a convention
in this State After Senator Stokes had
finished the band began playing Nearer,
, My God, to Thee" and followed with
Lead, Kindly Light. The large audi
ence which in all numbered $500, arose at
once, and standing, joined their voices in
the favorite hymns of the late martyr
President. The scene was so impressive
that tears were brought to many eyes.
Senator Stokes then introduced Rev
Henry R. Robinson, of Trenton, who
offered prayer.
Former Attorney General John W.
Griggs was the chairman of the Conven-
ton, and made lengthy speech in which
he paid high tribute to President Nc
Kiuley Congressman Howell and David
Baird escorted Mr.. Griggs to the platform
and as the trio appeared the band played
america" and the Convention, rising,
Joined in the national anthem.
When Chairman Griggs concluded Sec
rotary Gibson read the call for the Con
vention. John F. Gibson, J. Herbert
Potts, Charles R. Bacon, James Parker,
James E. Mitchell and Franklin W. Fort
were elected secretaries.
United States Senator Kean offered a
resolution, sending a message of sympa-
thy to Senator Sewell.
The Convention also directed the Secre-
tary to telegraph President Roosevelt the
congratulations of the New Jersey Repub-
licans, and that part of the platform
which referred to him.
The counties were then called for the
nominations Atlantic county gave way
to Essex and Senator McCarter, in tell
ing speech, placed Mr.. Murphy in nomi-
nation. The nomination was seconded in a
fine speech by George L. Record, of Jer-
sey City. On motion of Prosecutor Will
liam Crossley, the nomination was made
by the secretary of the Convention cast
ing the ballot.
Colonel Dickinson, of Hudson; Francis
I Scott pf EccpY anH Inhn Croft n
Camden, were appointed committee tot
bring Mr. Murphy before the Convention
Mr.. Murphy, in accepting the nomina-
ton, said it was difficult for him to find
words fittinglY to return his thanks. The
Republicans had many men that could fill
the place. He accepted the nomination
with thanks, and promised loyal, faithful
nd devoted service if the people shall
ratify the action of the Convention. Con
gresham Fowler then briefly addressed
the delegates.
The Convention throughout was enthus-
iastic, all the speakers and the candidate
being cheered repeatedly.
The platform which deplored the I'M
timely death of President Mckinley, said
his achievements and his character will
! link his name i'll history with that of the
martyr Lincoln, and will ever be held in
| grateful IGulGlIlDl dACC Wy O1C AIllCllCou
people.
The platform commended to the consid-
Grafton and judgment of the people of this
State these wise and far seeing declara-
lions made by Mckinley in his last public
utterances at Buffalo:
I'VE have vast and intricate business,
built up through years Of toll and
struggle, in which every part of the
country has its stake, which will not per-
nit of neglect or undue selfishness No
narrow, sordid policy will subserve it.
"Our capacity to produce has developed
so enormously and our products have so
multiplied that the problem of our mar
kets requires our urgent, immediate at
tention. Only a broad and enlightened
policy can keep what we have. No other
policy will get more.
"a system which provides a mutual ex-
change of commodities is necessarily es-
sential to the continued and healthful
growth of our export trade.
eve must encourage our merchant ma
rine; we must have more ships; they must
be under the American flag, built and
manned and owned by Americans.
eve must build the Isthmian canal.
''Let us ever remember that our interest
is in concord, not in conflict, and that our
real eminence rests in the victories of
peace, not those of war.
"The blow which ended the life of our
beloved President was cruel, inhuman and
lawless 1t was aimed, not at the gentle
and lovable Mckinley, but at the Repub-
lie and the majesty of law, which guar
antee liberty of person and safety of
property Any doctrine which justifies
or encourages assassination is utterly hos
tile to civilization and the welfare Of man
kind, and must be no longer tolerated in
this country, and we demand and insist
that laws state and national, be enacted
for the effective suppression of such
teachings.
The platform further says:
The pledge of President Roosevelt that
he will continue absolutely unbroken the
policy of President Mckinley has our un-
qualified approval, and entities him to our
loyal support The wisdom, patriotism
and courage shown by him in every pub
lie capacity in which he has served com
mand the universal confidence of his
countrymen.
1--WE heartily approve and endorse the
administration of Governor VOORHEES,.
Under his watchful care reforms have
been accomplished, the interests of the
people have been made paramount to par
tisan ends, the resources of the State have
been carefully husbanded and the public
} moneys wisely and economically en-
ployed.
Under the policy inaugurated by the
Republican party in this State over $500,
900 was appropriated at the last session of
the Legislature toward the payment OF
J the State School tax, every dollar Of
; which is a contribution toward the reduc-
ton of local taxes. More than 81 800, 600
of the States income is now annually dis
bursed to our various taxing districts as
their dividend from wise administration
of State affairs. 3"
SKETCH OF Mr.. MURPHY.
Mr. Murphy was born in Jersey City in
1916, and at 10 years of age removed from
Jersey City to Newark, where he entered
the Newark Academy, and at is years OF
age he left the academy and Joined Com
pany A, Thirteenth Regiment, New Jer-
sew Volunteers, which was recruited IN
the summer of 1862.
Remaining with his regiment until the
close of the war, he participated in the
battles of Antietam, Charlottesville and
, Gettysburg, and saw service in the West
ern army under General Sherman, and
was with him on that memorable march
from Atlanta to the sea and up through
the Carolinas to Washington.
Although he had not attained his ma
iority when the war closed, he reached
the rank of first lieutenant, having re-
ceived his several promotions for gallant
and meritorious service. After his return