The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-16
BLUFF CALLED.
Deckerites Give the Ring
a Chance to Show Their
Good Faith.
50 THEY HAVE THE POWER
And Then Ask for Deckers
Appointment to the Ex-
ecutive Committee.

A meeting Of the George w. Decker Re-
publican Association of the Eighth ward,
was held last night. A resolution was Of
fered and adopted asking the leaders to
snow their good faith by appointing Mr.
Decker to the Executive Committee This
is the resolution
Whereas, 1t has been the aim of the
George w. Decker Republican Associa-
ton ever since its organization to work
within and to conserve the interests Of
the Republican party; and
Whereas, This fact has not been per-
ceived or duly appreciated in certain
quarters until quite recently when, for
some reason the atmosphere has cleared
and our right to exist is more toIerantly
viewed; and
Whereas. The result of misconcep-
ton OF our proper attitude has led to the
bourn of contumey and covered US with
criticism and personal animadversion, all
of which we believe to be due. not 10
any real doubt of our loyalty to the par
ty or the party's candidates, but because
of the Associations well known endorse
ment of strong public sentiment inimi-
cal to certain men and methods in the
county organization; and
Whereas, In view of these things the
steady acclaim which is made for us ssto
get in line" and the constant and spec
ial appeals directed toward us for peace
and harmony, would seem to force as to
acknowledge a stand fer former errors
and mistakes and savors too much OF a
call for the return of a prodigal. which
position we refuse to assume, and hereby
reaffirm our devotion to the high princI-
pies of the Republican party; therefore
Resolved, That the George w. Decker
Republican Association conscious of its
own integrity and honesty of purpose,
suggests to the constituted authority that
in the opinion of the Association, test
of the sincerity of those associated with
the powers that be, who are in the lime
light of recent events, so strenuous IN
their pleas for harmony, would be the se-
lection of George w. Decker as MEM
ber of the Executive Committee Of the
County Committee for the year 1901, or
his appointment as chairman of one Of
the other standing Committees;
Resolved That a copy of this resolu-
ton be forwarded at once to Mr.. E. W.
Woolley. President of the County Conn
mittee, also to the Secretary of the Coun-
ty Committee, Mr.. Frank j. Higgins
Mr. Decker was asked If he expected
favorable action on the resolution by the
leaders.
eff these people are in earnest when
they ask us to get in line,' {" said he,
then it will be demonstrated by a favor
able action on the recommendation. How
ever, expect it to be ignored.
1--WE hold the power in this ward. and
by virtue of our position we should COM
troll ward matters and be recognized as
beng in control. There is no doubt about
our position. We will work for the best
interests of the party, but we are bound
to have our own way in this ward. Clean
politics have been advocated by US and
by this declaration we shall stand. To
the Republicans we will cater and they
shall be given all the just privileges in
our power. What particularly refer to
are the primaries. Separate primaries will
be held in every precinct, and in this
manner matters viii be settled as the de-
cent Republicans desire them arranged.s
On January 25 the club will hold an
euchre, reception and drawing fora. hand-
some banquet lamp. A fair will be held
on February 21, % and %, and this cons
mittee will arrange all details:-G. w,
Decker, l.. L. Hansell, J. A. Gale, A.. La
Wilson and w. K. Blrdsall.