The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1902-10-07

generous to fault, highly esteemed and
entirely capable. He was defeated for
nomination three years ago, but was not
discouraged. He turned in and assisted
in swelling the majority that elected the
present Sheriff.
AT that time there was quite senti-
ment for Northampton's candidate, and
since then that sentiment has grown to
such proportions that the entire party in
the county almost demands the nomina-
ton of Joseph G. Bower"
Mr.. Bowers name was received with
great enthusiasm
This concluded the naming of candi-
dates, and ballot was ordered.
Beverly city cast votes for Vansciver.
Burlington city 10 for Norcross. Burling
ton township 8 for Mattson, and Evesham
2 for Bower and 2 for Norcross. The
other townships and districts as far as
called voted for Bower. Just before New
Hanover was reached Col. Cline changed
Burlington's 10 votes to Bower, and Bev-
erly City, Burlington township aud Ewes
ham did likewise. The balance of the
roll was then called and Bower received
all the votes of the convention-173.
The chairman declared Mr.. Bower the
unanimous choice of the convention
amidst much enthusiasm.
The committee on resolutions presented
the following report, which was adopt
ed unanimously:
The Repu blicans of the County of RurIino-
ton in the State of New Jersey through their
| chosen representatives met In convention at
Mount HOLY on the fourth day OF October,
nineteen hundred and two. make these decla.
rations:
| That the Republican party since its organ
ization has been the friend of the laborer an d
the farmer; its policies have brought Ameri-
can labor and its compensation to the highest
standard In the world, and furnished good
market, at good prices, for American nro.
| ducts. Past experiences have shown that this
party, and this party alone, is fully cOmnetent
to satisfactorily cope with pending questions
| OF Importance as well as issues which NAV
| hereafter arise.
That we affirm our allegiance to the tried
| and true principles OF the Republican party
| as enuncaJed in the Repu blicap national Mai
form adopted in Philadelphia in 1900 and Ia
the Republican state platform adopted In
| That we endorse the administration of Pres.
! ident Theodore Roosevelt, in his work of CON
tinutng unbroken the policy of the late Ia
| mented William Mckinley. The wisdom
| patriotism and courage shown by him in
| every public capacity in which he has served
| command the universal cOnfdence Of his
| eountrymen. and we note with especial com
mendation his efforts to settle the present
| coal strike
| administration OF Governor Franklin Murphy
| His conduct OF all our Stale affairs has he er
| beyon .eproach or criticism, and the inter
ests of the people have been carefully watched
and guarded by him.
That we commend and endorse the service,
of Congressman John j. Gardner, Especially
| his efforts In behalf OF the laborer and tbs
| farmer, and pledge him our unqualified sun
port tor his return to Congress.
| That we deplOre the existence of the nresen
coal strike in the anthracite coal fields an(
trust that the same may be speedily adjusted
In this connection 1t is worthy OF mention
| that the one man who controls the refusal Il
arbitrate or consider the claims of the min err
| is Democrat
That to the candidate this day nominated
as well as to those nominated at Burlington
| tor members OF the General Assembly Audi
tor and Coroners. and at Moorestown fo
hearty support.
For these candidates we confidently ask tn
support OF the people of our county, withou
end that the wise policies that have been es
tablished by Long and ,rduous efforts AM
which have been SO productive OF good ma,
be continued.
Charles II. Folwell, s. A Atkinson anC
Charles f. Stevenson were named t,
bring the candidate before the conven
tion.
Mr.. Bower was warmly applauded whel
introduced to the meeting
He said it would be impossible for hin
to tell how much he appreciated the homo
of being named as the conventions can
didate, and expressed his gratitude TO
, the nomination.
Mr.. Norcross was brought forward, anC
said he was thankful that the convention
named Bower. Perhaps three year
hence l may be in it, said the speaker
Mr.. Vansciver thanked his friends TO
the votes given him. and promised tn d.
all he could to assist in eecting Mr.. Bow
er.
On motion the convention adjourned
Assembly Convention.
{ The convention to nominate two candi
dates for the General Assembly, two Cor
oners and County Auditor met in the CIT
Hall in Burlington Samuel w Beldon
chairman of the County Executive Com
mittee called the meeting to order at 10 3
o'clock
Elk Senator Henry j. Trick, of Vincen
town, was nominated as temporary chair
} man by Samuel K. Robbins, of Moores
town. Mr.. Trick made few remarks i
acknowledgment of the honor conferre
upon him, stating that it was not nece:
sary for him to instruct the delegates a
7 to their duty, and he hoped that harmon
would prevail Charles Y. Flanders
Mayor of Burlington, and Harry knight
of Medford, were chosen as secretaries.
: The following committees were al
nounced:
> CredentiaGs-Ed s. Troth, Thomas A. Hine
9 and Thomas E. Wilson.
a Permanent Organization DIR. l. G. Leedon
Albert c. Heulings and A. Engle Haines.
q Rules.-Charles H. Fenimore, r. G. Dude,
and Frank Harvey.
: Resolutions = George N. Winner, Ii. Cobb
q Budd and William FL. Zelley.
A call for credentials showed that a
e the townships were represented, and the
a recess was taken during which Richar