The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-10-19

1880
Democracy was never more harmonious
than now. am assured by such men az
Elvin Crane, County Chairman James
Nugent and Frank McDermott, the Lead
ers Of the Seymour opposition, that they
accept the decision of the convention as
final and are heartily and sincerely sup
porting the Mayor. Senator Smith, as
you know, has accepted position as
member of the State Committee and mas
advised his friends to join him In ioyai
support of the regular Democratic nomi-
nee. The appearance Of these men on
the same platform with the Mayor on
several occasions and the entrance OF
Mayor Seymour and Mr.. Crane arm-in-
arm at the monster mass meeting at New
ark last night should be enough to con-
vince any sane man, even though he-
publican. that they cannot hope for much
comfort in Democratic detection in Es-
sex"
what do you hear from the other
counties, Mr.. Davis?"
ssThe most encouraging reports reaeh
me from the other counties, especlaiiy
those in the southern part Of the state.
On Wednesday Mayor Seymour visited
Burlington and Mercer, two of the Lead
ing. Republican counties of that section.
Burlington is essentially an agricultural
community and Mayor Seymour made
most favorable impression upon the farm
ers. who turned out to see him in Flor
ence,. Burlington, and the other places at
which he stopped. In Mercer he
met with the same experience, and there
is no doubt that in both those strongly
Republican counties he made votes which
have heretofore been cast for our oppo-
nent's ticket. 7 understand that we Will
make material gains in Camden and viii
cut down the plurality of that Republic
can stronghold. The Democratic organl-
cation in Camden county is in excellent
shape and will give a good account OF
itself on election day
Local differences over the legislative
ticket, the recent action of the Voorhees,
law, which was passed to make Republi-
can votes in Democratic communities,
and other causes of, detection in the Re-
publican party will tend greatly to aid US
in Atlantic county and materially reduce
the plurality In the private borough OF
John J. Gardner. The Democrats are very
much alive in Salem county. They are
-
work for the cause. Mayor Seymour is
very popular with the farming element
of that county, and the leaders are con-
fident that Salem will once more march
in the Democratic column. Up in Bergen,
Passaic and the old Fourth Congressional
District, which Mayor Seymour has Wis
tied during the past week, there is much
enthusiasm for the Democratic candidate,
which is worrying the Republicans con-
siderably.
..All who saw the Mayor were much inn
pressed with his sincerity, straightfor-
wardness and hard common sense. He is
Just the kind of candidate the people OF
those rural districts want for Governor,
and they are earnest in their support OF
him. Another most hopeful sign is the
large number of citizens who have here
tofore voted the Republican ticket and
who now openly declare they will vote
for Mayor Seymour next month
what are the prospects for the success
OF the city and county ticket, Mr.. Davis 2"
then asked.
s.The prospects of the success Of the city
and county ticket are excellent. There is
no doubt that both will be elected by in
creased pluralities There are no defec-
tions in the party in this county any
where. There were some rumors to that
effect about the city some time ago, DuE
they were originated by the Rebulican
leaders simply for campaign purposes, and
Il did not take long to trace them to their
source and show their utter falsitv.
George T. Smith, the Democratic candi-
date for Mayor, will be elected. He will
,11f of q
wards in the city.
81 am convinced of that from the re-
ports which we have received from the
workers and leaders in each ward All
are working most industriously for George
Smiths election and propose to give MN
sthe biggest majority ever given to can
didate in this city. Mr. Smith is making
staunch friends every day and wherever
he appears and defines his position he
gains votes Many of those who opposed
him when he was first spoken OF foT
Mayor now, after having seen and heard
i1iu declare that they will vote for him.
The county ticket is secure and we viii
elect Robert Hudspeth Senator and our
twelve Assemblymen by increased ma
jorities.'
.syvhat do you expect Hudson to do for
the state ticket?'
s.IIudson county will give James M. Sey-
raour a larger plurality than It gave 20
F,lvln w. Crane three years ago.
James c. Clark Register of Hudson
county. is a local leader whose opinions
are worthy Of consideration when one
wishes to obtain some definite idea of the
political situation In speaking upon the
e,,5,ia.t Mr. Clark said
ITO my mind the political aspect is most
gratifying to those who are wishing and
working for Democratic success. The
candidacy of Mayor Seymour is enlisting
the estranged and recreant elements Of
our party in behalf of our time honored
doctrines and excellent candidates.
"And while 1t Is premature to prognos-
ticate as to majorities, still from the en-
couraging reports Of the ovations ten
dered our Gubernatorial nominee ex-
pect to see him elected by a safe ma
iority. In the multiplicity of issues Incl
dent TO a State campaign we are too apt
to ignore the equally important municipal
campaign. The obvious mission of the
Democracy is to place at the head of the
city government man Of affairs whoss
probity has never been questioned and
whose career furnishes US with con-
vincing evidence Of his eminent qualifica-
tions.
"Mr. Smiths reputation in busines;
circles, his indefatigable efforts in behalf
Of our charitable and philanthripic insti-
tutions. his devotion to the interest Of