Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-12

fnlS IS a very unique occasion
and 1t Is the first time in my life that
have ever seen SO many representa-
tive citizens of so great a city gath
cred in honor OF "a man who has
served six years in his native city
as its chief executive and who has
been selected for fourth term. I
take pride that this great city, which
sends its products to every civilized
land in the world. and which is vir-
tually one of the centres OF the great
est population of the world, and
which, in another century, will be one
of the greatest manufacturing cities
and will remember the wise and pro-
gressive administration of eight or
more years that will have been given
by Mayor Haussling.
"Broadmindednesso of vision Is needed
In political life of today in a city
such as yours with its Cosmopolitan
population, because what we want to
do is to rear people uprightly and
virtuously. That is what I believe
this city has been doing and that 1t
win continue to be known for its
purity of thought and action"
Shouts of "Oh. you for Governor"
and That's what he is!'' for replies
greeted Mr.. Katzenbach as he re-
sumed his seat. Even before Mr.. Nu-
gent had hailed him as the next Gov
ernor Mr.. Katzenbach had received
the friendly handshake and promise
of support from all who were able to
crowd around him.
Perhaps one of the best jokes of
the evening was in connection with
the address made by the Rev. Mr..
Wasson. when he referred to the four
voters in his ward who voted the
Prohibition ticket last election, three
of them having voted for Mayor
Haussling.. Turning to the Mayor he
asked him why the three had voted
for him and Mr.. Haussling replied:
II guess it's because I'm in the soda
water business
"A Prohibitionist is a good deal
safer In this hail." went on the Rev.
Mr.. Wasson, than he would be in
a Prohibition State"
Addressing himself to the Mayor,
he said:
Progressive, Says Jenkinson.
I'VE love you not, primarily. be-
cause you are a Democrat, but be-
because you are an honest, honorable,
democratic and big-hearted man, and
you can't deny it. And because
you're that kind Of a man, Jake
Haussling. we love you. and you
can't stop u.s."
The speakers remarks were inter-
rupted by applause and shouts.
Richard C. Jenkinson, in explaining
that he was Republican, said:
IT believe in the rule of the ma
jority and support the government,
whether it be of the State, city or
nation. I want to pay tribute to
the Mayor in the progress he has
made. for 1t is great progress and
one that he and his friends can well
be proud of. and am glad to num-
Der myself among his friends. He is
a good man all the way through;
even his enemies like him"
Much regret was expressed at the
inability of Mayor Martin d. Behr-
man. of New Orleans, and former At
torney-G General Robert H. McCarter
to be present. Mayor Behrman is
personal friend of Mayor Haussling
and the main reason for his visit to
this section of the country was to be
present at the dinner. Unfortunately
he was suddenly taken i'll and his
condition was such yesterday after
noon that his physician forbade his
any attempt to attend.
Mayor Behrman. however. sent a
and it's contents. when read.
evoked much enthusiasm. His mes
sage follows:
.'Hon. John H. Donnelly, President
Banquet Committee. City Hall,
Newark. n. j.:
II regret sincerely my inability to
e present at the dinner this evening
in honor of your distinguished mayor
and my personal friend. The Hon.
Jacob Haussling's election to a fourth
term in the mayors Office is infre-
quent in American municipalities,
and, when it occurs. 1t must be ac-
cepted, as In this instance, as signal
of public confidence in
the ability and probity of the head of
the administration.
IT congratulate Newark on her
notable growth in industries, wealth
and population, and Mayor Haussling
on the splendid mark of public esteem
of which he Is to be the recipient this
evening.
(Signed)
MARTIN BEHRMAN.
Mayor, New Orleans"
Mr.. McCarter sent a telegram in
which he expressed his deep regret at
being unable to attend. He stated
that business of the utmost import
ance called him to Atlantic City.
Distinguished Gathering.
Mayor Haussling was seated be-
tween City Counsel James R. Nu-
gent, toastmaster of the banquet, and
John H Donnelly, president of Conn
mon Council. Former Mayor Frank
S. Katzenhach, of Trenton, sat be-
tween Mr.. Nugent and former United
States Senator James Smith. jr The
speakers table had every chair filled
with men who represent big things in
life. each having proved eminently
successful in the walk he had chosen
for his life work.
Two of the happiest men in the
banquet hall were ]. Frank Black.
chairman of the banquet committee,
and Valentine Braun, treasurer of
the arrangement committee. Con-
yratulations were showered on them
from all sides, and they modestly