The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18
INDORSE BROCK
THIRD WARD REPUBLICANS,
KEARNY. so VOTE.
Club Threshes the Situation Out and
Holds Mass Meeting Afterward
to Avoid Criticism.

The unexpected that happened at the
recent Republican Kearny town convention
that nominated Harry Crookall for Mayor,
causing considerable of a stir among the
Republicans in the Arlington section, was
given an inning at the annual meeting OF
the Third Ward Republican Club of that
town last night. 1t was left to George
MeClintock to open the ball under new
business. He referred to the matter of in
dorsing MI. Brock by the club, and he con-
sidered it advisable that the organization
back him up in his fight for good govern
w all know said he. that undue
means were employed to defeat him. ]
favor the clubs Endorsement of MI
AT the mass-meeting George McClin-
took was chosen chairman and Dun
can Campbell secretary. Immediately
upon calling the meeting to order
George A. King offered a resolution that
the Republicans assembled to he number
OF nearly half a hundred heartily indorse
Mr.. Brock as the independent candidate,
and to do all in their power to influence
voters in his behalf. The motion had
hardly been made before 1t was seconded
and unanimously carried. Mr. Brock, WHIT
was present, expressed his appreciation of
the efforts In his behalf, and considered
such an Endorsement from his home ward
fattering and augured well for his part IN
the approaching contest.
Councilman Harry B. Caithness brought
up the matter of funds for election ex-
penses. After some discussion of ways
adopted that a committee of ten be ap-
pointed to solicit subscriptions. The COM
mittee follows: Joseph B. Hanna, chair
man; b. L. Knapp, L. W. Wilson, Louis
Campbell, George Z. Lyon, Harry B.
Gaithness, George A. King and John B.
Heinold.
81 don't think such a move is advisable, .
quickly remarked William King. AS
long as the Republican party made its
In a regular convention, /
don't think 1t is a good idea to place an
Independent ticket in the field in opposition
to our own party candidate. As l under
stand it this club is a Republican organ
ization. If so, l will stand by it; If not,
why count me out"
''Such a move on the part of the club
shows that we stand for good govern
ment," replied George A. King. Our
Endorsement of Mr.. Brock would mean, /
repeat, that we stand for good govern
ment."
THE idea of such action is wrong" re-
marked MI. McClintock. 1.-THE idea that
because a man Is a Regular Is a sufficient
fogyism. I believe In independence In
politics, and vt is a good thing, for it
leads to the betterment Of government
We are all aware Of the outcome OF the
stood by him, but through irregular
methods the nomination was practically
stolen from Mr.. Brock. In the face of
thu fact l think he is justified in seeking
an independent nomination. / see no reae
son why the club Should not indorse him.
Edward L. Knapp conceded with the
Councilman's views, and added: "A man
who obtains his nomination through crook
edness should not be supported by honest
men"
The action of indorsing Mr.. Brock was
opposed by President L. w. Wilson, George
e.. Lyon and John B. Heinold from the
standpoint that such would injure the club;
Everyone opposing it was in hearty accord
with Mr.. Brooks candidacy, but. in the
heat of suggestions that flew thick and
fast as to how to overcome the situation.
Mr.. Brock was given the privilege Of the
floor and expressed his appreciation of the
contentious of the opponents of the IN
dorsement plan and approved them. me
suggestion Of a mass Ameeting after the
meeting of the club was approved.
The question of campaign funds was
brought up Mt the club meeting preceding
the Brock Endorsement meeting by Presi-
dent l.. M. Wilson, and, after considerable
discussion, q committee compossd OF
George McClintock, John B.. Helnold and
Joseph Childs was appointed to ascertain
If any money could be procured from the
county committee. At the same tlne Sec
Campbell was instructed to COM
municate with the secretary CT The Re-
publican State Committee on the subject.
A campaign committee, composed OF wal
ter L Chapman, George MeAfee, D. A.
Mcconnell and George A. King, was also
appointed.
Edward L. Knapp brought up the matter
of teachers salaries, and it was followed
by a lively discussion. The sentiment was
in favor of standing by Principal Thad
J. Knapp in his recommendation that
teachers salaries be arranged on a regular
schedule as to ability lind length OF service.
No action wars taken, however.
All the old officers were reelected as fol-
lows: President, L. w. Wilson; vice-presi-
dent, H. ". Schmale; secretary. Duncan
Campbell; treasurer. John B. Thomson
sergeant-at-arms Charles C. Reick.
Treasurer Thomson reported the years
receipts as $1S3.23 against expenditures of
s17O.e4, leaving a balance in the treasury OF
$12.59.