Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-10-02

w I'LL lCdl SNCly LuClhbCi Pi SoObAs
audibly asserting, the Roosevelt
Club went on record last night in
favor of a third local ticket, unless
the candidates already named by the
Democratic and Republican parties
come forward and in public state
ment announce their intentions OF
supporting the Progressive cause. A
committee of five was appointed by
President James e. Griswold to in
terview the various candidates, Sc
cure the names Of men competent to
lead the hopes Of Progressiveness in
the local campaign, il such is de-
cided upon, and report at a special
meeting of the club tomorrow night.
Club Favor Hands On"
After rousing Yuass meeting, ad-
dressed by several county candidates,
the club went into business ses-
sion. A new constitution was dis
cussed, and a committee appointed to
draft same, before matters drifted
around to the third ticket idea.
Daniel Weber, VINO has been active in
the club since it's inception, opened
the interesting proceedings by NOV
ing that the club go on record as
AdVOIiu6 Oh lQCdt hht-
fng to Its members the privilege of
selecting their own local candidates,
irrespective Of party affiliations.
Mr. Weber stated that he made this
motion in an effort to down cur
rent belief that the Roosevelt Club
Is but an auxiliary of the Republican
organization in local politics. The
motion was seconded.
A general discussion followed, dur
ing which the members wandered
away from the sehse of the motion
and, in a number of instances, be-
came incensed at the action e. the
local Republicans, who, as exp, ssed
by Joseph Clark, are asking our
support for the local candidates and
at the same time are cleaning the
knife for Judge Lyon" He was bit
ter against "Dory' Strong, the local
machines and everything connected
with them, from the highest to the
low est candidates. Every speech by
the men favoring a third local ticket
was met by heavy applause, but the
few remarks made by the opposition
fell upon oppressive silence.
Former Judge Adrian Lyon, who
ID tAO 1IO6L CD6lN0 CduuludL0 1OT SJdt0
senator and the leader of the cause
in Middlesex county, heard the fiery
speeches of the members, on this
question. with but little reply. He
spoke once, advocating the motion
of tfr. Weber, to the effect that each
and every member be allowed to go
to the polls unpledged. Mr.. Lyon
was of the opinion that such a course
would be sufficient at this time.
Others who spoke in like strain were
James e. Griswold, president Of the
club, and William Cortelyou, who
was elected temporary chairman Of
the organi- alton meeting.
-----S. G. Garretson speake.
Samuel G. Garretson, s.4ther of
Acting Mayor Ferd Garretson, the
present Republican nominee for the
high Office of mayor, spoke long snd
untiringly against tho third ticket
proposition. He said: 1--WE have a
chance to gain little this year;
why spoil 1t all?" He was imme-
diately corrected by Mr.. Weber, who
asked, ''If the Republican nominees
do win, what do the Progressives
gain?" The latter remarks were met
with heavy applause. Mr.. Garretson
admitted that he has personal In
terest In the outcome of the Novem-
ber election, and questioned the ad-
visibility of asking any one candi-
date to jump the Republican traces,
after securing nomination at the
hands Of that party, to join with the
Progressives.
Also, he questioned the move from
a political, as well as civic, stand
point. Mr.. Garretson gave the i'm
preston to the members that third
local ticket spelled defeat for the
Progressives' candidate for the state
senate. Judge Lyon. Mr.. Lyon
turned to a NEWS reporter and re-
marked. "My candidacy is not mat
ter of so much Importance. Mr..
Garretson believes that hundreds Of
Republicans will favor Mr.. Lyon on
election day, If the Progressives
keep their hands OF" the third
ticket proposition in this city. He
spoke twice on the subject, and on
the two occasions was met by enappy
speeches by the advocates of the
third ticket proposition, including R.
L. Whitehead, Joseph Clark, v. P.
Christofferson. F. W. Pugsley and
Mr.. Weber.
Special Meeting Tomorrow Night.
Mr.. Veber's original motion was
finally withdrawn and new one
substituted, under which the five
committeeman were named. The
motion provided for appointment
cot five men who will investigate