The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-10-12

feat in the convention and are going to do
all in their power to accomplish Mr.. Sey-
mour's defeat
This is most decidedly a case Of the
wish being father to the thought, for all
the foundation there is for all this lies
in the hope of the Republican leaders
that it may be true. 1t can be truth
fully asserted that there is no detection
in the Democratic party of Essex coun-
ty. What bitterness and opposition there
was to the nomination of Mayor Sey-
mour prior to the State Convention has
disappeared. He is the regular nominee
OF his party, the unanimous choice of a
convention composed Of the fairly chosen
delegates Of the Democratic voters Of
the State, and as such every Democrat IN
Essex is both willing and anxious 70
give him his hearty. unreserved sup
port and contribute anything he can
to his election. No better evidence OF
this can be wanted than the action OF the
Essex County Democratic Committee,
which was opposed to the Mayors nomi-
nation and which recently requested the
James M Seymour Association to rec
ommend two men in each ward and town
ship throughout the county to form with
a similar representation Of the executive
body a committee for the supervision and
conduct of the campaign. Men who We're
most active in their opposition to the
Mayors nomination have openly and un-
equivocally declared that they and their
associates accept the unanimous choice
Of the convention and will give him
their undivided support. In matter OF
this kind the statements of these men
are entitled to far more credence than
those of badly disconnected Republican
leaders who, fioundering about like drown
ing men. convuIsively grasp at any straw
which floats past them.
Another significant fact in this connec-
ton is that the staunch supporters of
Mayor Seymour are as positive as any
one in their declarations that the late OPP
ponents of the Mayor are sincere in
their loyalty and that he will receive the
entire support of his party throughout
the county.
No one is more emphatic in this than
Colonel e. Livingston Price. Newark s
efficient City Counsel. who SO adroitly
and ably managed Mayor Seymour's can
vass for the nomination in this county
and contributed so materially to his final
triumph.
''As far as Essex county is concerned =
Colonel Price said, when spoken to about
the situation. Il consider the Democratic
party practically united now and 1t will
be unanimous in few days. l know
hundreds of Republicans who are going
to vote for Mayor Seymour and who
make no concealment of their determines
1,.~ y
men, and what they say they'll do they
will do. 1t is very easy to verify this
statement. I know of several Republic
can officials who are going to vote for
Seymour This sentiment see to be
widespread and prevails throughout the
entire county. 1t is growing stronger day
by day. have been surprised at the
frankness with which Republicans de-
clare their intention of voting for Mayor
Seymour and their frankness is evidence
of what is to be expected when they go
to the polls.''
How about the organization of the
party in Essex?" the Colonel
was asked
s'The Democratic j.. zation in Essex
Is good one" declared the Colonel em-
the County Committee, has thrown him
self into the contest sincerely and ener-
getically, and is managing things with
great ability for the success of the party.
feel satisfied that every member of the
in the county who opposed
the nomination Of Mayor Seymour before
the convention is now with him and will
heartily work for his election"
What do you think the result will be in
this county, Colonel?"
president Mckinley carried Essex by
1s,5S3- Impossible as it may seem, I really
believe that that $4,000 will be wiped out
and the county win give Seymour a
of at least 5000 can't see how
taking place in public sentiment. The
popular tide is running full swing toward
Mayor Seymour in this county. One sees
evidence of it in every side.'
.sWhat is the position of labor toward
Mr. Seymour in the county?" the Colonel
was asked.
"It is almost universally with the
replied the Colonel, tand any one
who doubts this statement can easily have
it verified by visiting the workshops and
factories in this city. The stand which
the Mayor, In all the various offices which
he has filed, has always taken in favor of
home labor has made him extremely
popular with the workingman and he is
the Mayors deep interest in his well fare
by voting for him for Governor on cleo
tion day