New-York tribune., 1901-10-14
HUDSON REPUBLICANS CONFIDENT.
THEY BELIEVE THEY WILL BE ABLE TO
CUT DOWN THE DEMOCRATIC PLU-
RAIII-Y SUBSTANTIALLY.

The Republican leaders OF Hudson County are
extremely confident They believe the Democratic
plurality IN the county will be exceedingly small,
so small that Seymour's defeat is assured, as he
will have 20 carry Hudson by large plurality 20
stand a chance OF winning. This confidence arises
from the favorable outlook in Jersey City and
Hoboken. The leaders entertain the opinion that
they have excellent chance OF carrying Jersey
City and of electing their candidate for Mayor. The
situation in Hoboken is also ENCOURAGING A fusion
ticket has been named and has attracted 10 its
support Mayor Pagan and the Democrats who
are opposed their party's local organization
Mayor Pagan is earnest and seasoned cam
paigner and will do his utmost to elect the fusion
candidate for Mayor Pagan is a thorough Demo-
crat and will not contribute directly 10 aiding the
chances Of the Republican candidates for Governor
and the legislature but it IS expected that the
enthusiasm aroused will affect the HOboken Re-
publicans and bring them 10 the polls and
usually large Republican vote will be cast. The
city committee should be stimulated and make
determined effort to get out the full party vote,
which should not be difficult task this fall. with
exciting local political battle
In Jersey City. Mark NJ. Pagan. the Republican
nominee for Mayor, is conducting telling
paign. He is making personal canvass and is
moving through the strong Democratic districts
seeking supporters. and his effective work is ap-
parent. the Democratic leaders disturbed.
Fagan intends visiting every part OF the city. He
is sanguine TO that degree that he declares post
lively he will be elected. and his confidence has
become contagious and the Republican committee
men are buoyant The committee has not been
enthusiastic and confident since 1899. when Allan
MCDermott. the Democratic candidate. de-
ieated for Mayor by General Wanser by almost
5000 plurality.
If the Republicans should carry Jersey City and
get out a heavy Republican vote in Hoboken they
would probably cut the Democratic plurality In the
county down to less than 5000 II gave II 900 for
Crane three years ago. The Democratic leaders do
not the plurality will be as large for Seymour
IL was for Crane. They prophesy that Seymour
will have about 5000, and this is a source of en-
couragement to the Republican leaders. IL Is an
than they had in the last preceding Governors
election.
There is a small registry in both Jersey City and
Hoboken. notably in the former municipality. The
registry for the first two days trife over
1900. the total last fall being almost H0O0. and
one day left in which to get the names the
voting list.
The Democrats have a superb organization and
do not intend to lose Jersey City II practical po-
litica work can prevent it, and they will be up
and doing Every district leader has been made
OF him. and every district organization will be
active. Preparations have been made 10 have
every Democrat registered and induced to go to
the polls and vote on Election Day 1t Is the
Cellent and thorough work of the Democratic
gantzation that gave Crane the LOCO majority and
only evidence OF Democratic dissensiOn is that
some who admire Mavor Hoos believe his record
entitled him to third term, and Mayor Hoos has
caused shock by his remark that he is
prfsed that the Republican nominee for Mayor ex-
poets to he elected. for this is accepted by many
The Mavor has, however. declared ne is an admirer
or the Democratic nominee for Governor