Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-10-28

gotten. It is an unfortunate fact that
We are governed largely from Tren-
ton. and unless we have Democratic
Governor and a Democratic Legisla-
ture we cannot hope for complete
success in municipal administered ion. "
Congressman Ferguson, who made
long speech telling of the national
progress of the party and in which
he made references to the fighting
Democracy. was loudly applauded
when he said in the course of his
talk: ut is a red letter day in my
career when I have the honor and
pleasure to talk to the fighting
Democrats of Essex county, presided
over by such a splendid Democrat as
Mr.. Nugent is known to be all over
the country even to far New
Mexico"
Former United States Senator
James Smith. jr.. surely must have
felt honored by the tribute paid him
when he arose to talk. So sincere
and hearty was it that he was forced
to raise his hand for silence before
he could proceed. He said in part:
"Mr. President, members of Con-
gress and my old friends, the men,
bers of the Joel Parker Associa ton
I suppose I might be called the dean
of the association, for I am probably
the Oldest living member at this fes-
tive board. 1 Joined the association
at its inception and at a time when
Democrats never had to be advised
to be loyal to their party. Joel Par
ker was the war Governor of the
party and he was respected during
his life, and his name will be kept
alive by the Democrats Of Essex
County for, I might say, time imme-
mortal. for ] have no doubt the as
ISOLATION will go on when all of us
have passed beyond.
Democratic Principles First.
Democratic principles stand first
always with the Joel Parkers. We
may have differences as to men but
we stand firm by the grand old prin-
ciples to which we give allegiance.
We do not vote for the men, we vote
for the principles. Even though we
might have differences with men If
they are nominated we stand behind
them. We expect them to carry out
the principles laid down by Jefferson
and other distinguished Democrats.
It matters little our personal views.
Stand up by your party, vote for the
nominee and take it for granted they
will carry out the principles.
I'VE may have differences as to
who should be nominated, but when
election day comes we go to the polls
and cast our ballots for our party
choice and try to forget personalities.
It is our duty to elect men who be-
lieve in what we have been taught,
to do what is right for the American
people.
IT come here to see old friends. It
is one of the pleasures of life as the
years go by to sit and meet and greet
friends of long ago and to my mind
the most loyal of men that ever have
sat at festive board. hope we will
meet again."
Congressman Edward w Townsend
told of the fighting qualities of the
men of New Jersey from the Revo-
lutionary times to now and how at
all times the Jerseymen never f1inched
no matter how hazardous the deed
demanded. He also showed how many
of the bravest in the Revolutionary
and Civil wars were from Essex and
how good Jerseymen were at or
ganization at all times. He also said
that he believed the people of Newark
should not be so bashful in boosting
the town, but should also boost their
own views of it.
Congressman Walter I. Mccoy told
of how the Democratic party was
making good in power and declared
it should be kept In power for many
years to come. He deplored the fact
that national politics had to be in
jected into State politics, but said it,
nevertheless, was a fact, and called
upon his hearers to return unprece-
denied majorities for the Governor
and all the other candidates. He
said: ~ believe we have the right tc
remain in power, for the Democrats
have kept their promises, and on thai
basis only can party appeal to the
voters
Seated at the speakers table were
City Counsel James r. Nugent
Mayor Jacob Haussling. former
United States Senator James Smith
jr., Congressman Harvey w. Fergu.
son. of New Mexico; Congressmer
Walter l. Mccoy and Edward w
Townsend, of New Jersey; Judge
Simon Hahn, Judge Charles F. Herr
former Mayor Arthur B. Seymour. OF
Orange; Laurence T. Fell, of Orange
County Chairman James d. Moriarity
City Comptroller Tyler Parmly, BOARD
of Works Commissioners DR. Charles
F. Kraerner and Patrick II. Ryan
Sheriff John r. Monahan, President
of the Common Council John H. Don.
nelly and former Alderman Alexander
Archibald