Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-05-08
WHY NJ 'CORM|CK
OPPOSES CANNON
Claimed New BrunsWicker Said
perhaps SCuIIy viii Not
Be Sent Back"
CANNON DEFENDED SCULLY
Report Mccormick Declared
County Clerk Might Not
be Nominated Either.
Special to the EVENING NEWS

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, May S:-Accord-
ing to under current rumors, and
"slips' passed out by the party lead
ers, there can be no doubt that
Charles A. Mccormick, treasurer of
Johnson Johnson, Of this city, is
out to do County Clerk Bernard
M. Cannon, of Perth Amboy, and
usurp his power in Democratic Coun-
ty circles. Mr.. Mccormick, who is
well known here and about the state
as member of the now defunct New
Jersey State Inter-Coastal Canal
Commission, is not losing any time in
an effort to build up following to
take part In the Democratic prim-
aries in September. Incidentally, 1t
Is reported that any attempt to over
throw "Barney's" power at the prim-
aries may be carried to the Novem Der
election, If 1t proves to be a losing
cause in September.
Cause of the Split.
There appears to be ample author
ity for the reported breach between
the county clerk and Mr. Mccormick.
The first words" came on or about
Lincoln's birthday, February ~.
WI Mr.. Mccormick took it upon
himseI4 to represent the local Board
OF Trade in an effort to induce Con-
gressman Thomas j. Scully, of South
Amboy, to leave important legisla-
tion at Washington, and speak be-
fore the trade board g banquet on
Ltncoln's Birthday. Mr. Scully had
previously expressed his regrets. by
telegram, to the chairman of the
speakers committee, stating that
press of business-several party
measures were up before the House
would prevent the pleasure of ad-
dressing his local constituents.
After making the boast that che
could get him, If no one else could, "
Mr.. Mccormick was particularly
mortified, to say the least, when he
returned to New Brunswick and in
formed the members of the trade
board that he had been unsuccessful
in his efforts. Not strange to say
however, the guests at the banquet
did not censure Congressman Sculb
FOR his position, but, on the other
hand. lauded him for sticking to his
guns-and the administration-on
on such an important occasion.
Cannon Defends Scully.
1t is understood that the guests
had arrived when Mr.. Mccormick
appeared, prefacing his greetings
with the remarks that Congressman
Scully would not leave Washington
He went on to inform his group OF
listeners, 1t Is said, that the congress-
mans place on such as occasion was
at the banquet, to meet and address
HIS constituents. Barney" Cannon
sticks to a friend in face of all odds
and off times to the disadvantage OF
himself. 30 it was not strange that
he defended the absent congressman
A remark by Mr.. Cannon brought 6
quick retort from Mr.. Mccormick
which is declared to have been some
what as follows:
Well, he had better pay q little
attention to his constituents or he
Will not be returned next fall"
County Clerk Cannon again came
to the rescue of Mr.. Scully and al
least succeeded in further arousing g
the ire of Mr.. Mccormick. Don't
be SO sure" he Is said to have re-
Piled to Mr.. Cannon, you know that
you can not be elected next fall, your
self. 1t is needless to say that Mr.
cannon '"blew up" at this retort and
ted the local manufacturer just what
stop his train would make, and where
ne, (Mr. McCormick) could get off
The discussion did not end here, it is
understood, but continued on for sew
at the purpose OF Mr.. Mccormick s
move, in thus arousing the enmity OF
the acknowledged leader of the Mid
dlesex county Democracy, but who
knows but that the SLAP" had been
prepared, to cause an open break be-
tween him and Mr.. Cannon The
matter was never smoothed over.
Conger Being Groomed.
,. SO, 1t is not strange that Mr. Nc
Cormick aspires politically. 1t is not
odd that he should desire to lead the
county Democracy, or even oppose
Mr. Cannon at the September prim-
aries. What chance he has with
Barney Is a matter of conjecture.
But, many political wise acres freely
admit that if Mr.. Mccormick is nom
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Conger will be so strongly endorsed
on the Republican ticket that he will
return to mis- old seat in the county
clerks office. The many friends of
Mr.. Conger are grooming their man
for the Republican nomination, and
1t is predicted that Mr.. Cannon will
need his wonderful personality to
land another five year term.
Mr.. Mccormick is treasurer of
Johnson & Johnson, as previously
stated. He has worked himself up
10 the world, and has business abil-
ity of the highest order. But, it Is
commonly believed that the voice of
Johnson & Johnson would be at his
elbow, if he is successful politically.
Last winter Johnson & Johnson
requested all It's employees, hold
ing political office Of any nature In
this city, to resign, and give undi-
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