The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-14

~ eo-N idtS iitiV 10 Plf,ou, anu tic
Democratic plan Of taxing all property
at the local rate for all purposes would
brihg the city over $4,000 a year addi-
tional. That is the equality the Demo-
cratic party demands.
'Linwood, this county, has three miles
of railroad, worth $4,000 on which the
railroads pay but 3.52 tax Here d
voice called out, ''You better give them
that, too
In closing, Mr.Black presented a strong
array of arguments to show that there
was no just or valid reason for the tax
exemption given to the railroads by the
Republican party. The Democratic plat
form, he said, was made BY the people,
and on it stands a peoples candidate,
Whlle opposed to it is platform made
by the railroads through the machinery
of the Republican party. Mr.. Black ask
ed that the county and congressional
ticket be Loyalty supported, and then said:
We demand that all taxpayers stand on
an equality. Cheers. ask for your sup
| port, that may be given chance to put
| them there"
The speaker thanked the South Jersey
party leaders for their efforts in making
the tour such success, and paid trib-.
| ute to the people for their warm recep-
tions. As Mr.. Black took his seat he
was given an ovation.
Clarence L. Cole, candidate for the
Senate, spoke. His efforts for ballot re-
form have made him prominent figure,
and he was given splendid reception
| He declared for honesty in election and
economy in county and municipal govern
ment In ringing tones he denounced
the recent primary election here, and his
words brought instant and prolonged ap-
plause. Mr.. Cole was greeted by voter,
who called out t:-"Wen help you, red
hot Colen'
Capt Perry, the Congressional candi-
| date of this city, also made ringing
speech He also emphasized the purity
of the balct. H was given reception
by his hcane people.
At the close of the meeting hundreds
of people crowded forward to shake
| hands with Mr.. Black
The magnificent reception given Mr..
Black and the splendid success of the
meeting is causing much rejoicing. To-
days tour began with journey by rail
from Salem to Hammonton via Camden.
Mr.. Black was given a good send off at
! Salem and many shook hands in Cam
den. Captain Perry, Senator Hudspeth
and Major Haggerty were in the party,
and they were accompanied by the Salem
! delegates en- route to the County, conven-
| ton at PENIS Grove From Camden
Senator Hudspeth returned to Jersey
City At Camden the party was met by
William A. Faunce, State Committeeman
of Atlantic County; former Postmaster
w. A. Devine, of this city, and John
Smith, former State Committeeman of
Camden County Former Judge Carrew
was. among those who greeted the candi-
! date there.
| At Hammonton the party was given
an unusually warm welcome, a band ad-
ding to the enthusiasm. The reception
committee was composed of A. J Rider,
formerly of Trenton; former Judge Rich
| ard J. Burns, DR.. J. NJ. Crowell and
| others. james S. Skull, of Skullville,
candidate for Assembly, was witiIN the
committee. An informal reception was
held in the hall, over 800 voters being
present.
| mfr. Blacls said How does the equal
taxation affect your self interests" and
1 then Answered, Your town has nine
miles of main stem railroad property,
valued at $1S0,Oo0, and you receive from
that property but $23S.59 in taxes. The
Democrats say all that property should
be taxed the same as your homes are
taxed, >and the proceeds devoted to the
town of Hammonton,
IF the time ever comes when our gov
ernment departs from the old basis of
| Equality, and is carried on for special in
terests: then the government is doomed.
The state can stand on no basis but
equality to ALL
The other candidates also spoke. For
mer Judge Thompson and Candidate Cole
with automobiles, joined the campaigning
patty here, and the cross country run was
begun.
! a brief step was made at Elwood and
Egg Harbor City was reached at 11.3o.
Mr. Black was given fattering recep-
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