Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-06-12

in this city to show their intention
of making every possible effort to
maintain the Democratic organiza-
ton, Office holders, would-be office
holders, candidates and would-be
candidates were present; there was
one or two exceptions, namely,
Charles A. Mccormick, of this city,
who has been trying to dabble In pol
itics OF late, and former Sheriff Will
liam H. Quackenboss, who recently
announced his candidacy for the
nomination of county clerk. Mr..
Quackenboss' absence was because
of business reasons, and for none
other. Billy" stands for party or
ganization every minute of the day
Barney Cannon, of Perth Am
boy, who will try to succeed himself
as county clerk, was given the re-
ception of his career, both when he
entered the dinner room with his
Perth Amboy friends, and, again
when he was called upon to address
the gathering. Mr.. Cannon was re-
peatedly cheered and next to Con-
gressman Thomas j. Scully, was
treated right royalty by the assem-
DleQ democrats.
Everyone seemed pleased with
County Clerk Gannon's remarks, and
gave the impression that they are
willing to have Mr.. Cannon continue
up front with the leaders of the coun-
ty Democracy. In his remarks, he
spoke briefly of his inability as a
speech maker, adding that he was
immensely impressed with his recep-
ton. He avoided any illusion
to the possibility of primary
fight in the party, as did other speak
ers, although he has openly declared
that he believes the party's strength
is quickly determined by the desire
of successful men to run for office
A Republican year would not bring
out Democratic office seekers, is the
way Mr.. Cannon reasons
Next in the high prominence was
Congressman Scully, who reached
here in the afternoon, to attend the
banquet. He was accompanied by his
colleague, Congressman Allan B.
Walsh, of Trenton, who gave an in
teresting address. United States Sen
ator James E. MARITIME, of Plainfield,
was obliged to remain in Washing
ton, D. c., to vote on the tolls ques-
tion. Mr. Scully's term expires this
year, and his added resource as an
orator will stand him in good stead
in the fall. The congressman s
talk was short, but to the point.
He was given a rousing cheer when
introduced, and all the diners stood
up in demonstration of their esteem.
Congressman Walsh highly lauded
the local representative in his pre-
ceding remarks, to which Mr. Soul
ly referred.
Congressman Scully did not mince
words. He alluded directly to his
desire of united party in the fall,
and the need of such a condition.
In speaking from personal observa-
ton, he declared that no dissension
existed in the party to make
"get-together" necessary, but If
such there happens to be, it is his
earnest wish that the Democratic
leaders from every district will per-
sonally observe the burying of the
hatchet in every potter's field in the
county, after the September primar-
les. In speaking on national ques-
tions, Mr.. Scully referred to the
slight depression in business, but i'm
mediately stated that confidence will
return ere long and amply repay for
the present situation.
In his opinion President Woodrow
Wilson is a man whose name will go
down in history as one of the ablest
pTasid cnts that ever lived He spoke
Of the chief magistrates power to do
things, and his willingness to face
public disapproval in undertaking
policies which he believes will work
to the best advantage Of the nation
Mr.. Scully can see no weakness In
the party and declared that DEM
ocracy in every district In the union,
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