New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-04
THE NEW-JERSEY CAMPAIGN.
THE CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS.

THE CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS.
PROSPECTS, FAvoRING THE ELECTION OF REPUBLl-
CANS. BUT WITH DECREASED MAJonTIEs-THE
SITUATION IN VARIOUS DISTRICTS.
IFRoM SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS OF THE rRIBuNE'l
TRENTON. \. j., Nov. 3.-0ne of the latest
and lvelest developments in New-Jersey politics j. inc
announcement that Uezekian b. smith. the Demo'i"''
candidate for Senator in Burlington County VIII De
candidate for United states Senator in the event ol DEM
ocratic success The statement has caused broad
smile wherever II been made but II repeater WIN
emphasis and as against Senator McFherSon' 0H''',
would have some chances Of success. hisc u""
balance and training as an Anti MohoponS' "'''
Smiths strongest claims Mr.. Mcpherson might hn.,"
him in money but never against corporations Inc
truth in regard to the Democratic canvass Tor te TX
,la+,,,o il that the leaders have been seriously en-
| barrassed by the feeling against Mr. MeFherSo"
smttb,s candidacy Il not help them and they must
continue their canpa without the ala OF this appc'
which is proving effective in the Republican party
The Congressional campaign in New-Jersey has oeen
1ivolicr than usual Republicans always claim ana
usually carry with ease four Of The seven districts
Neither party this year is strong in prophecy out both
arc vgorols I'm hope and faith Mr.. ROheson IN the lt
District began his contest with struggle FOR the Pllm-
aries. He succeeded. but there was some disahecuoh
left though the convention gave him the nomination
unanimously II * not complimentary to Mr. Robe
sons critics In other sections and states, but Is the
truth that attacks upon him while Secretary OF tho
Navy and while leader in the House had no dseernioe
effect in his district either regarding his denomination or
canvass for election. He was opposed for renomiDa-
ton for purely local the most prominent being
the popular sentiment against giving any Representa-
tive third term Mr. Rohcson's campaign has been
by far the nost spirited IN the state. He has had prom
inent speakers from all over the country with him.
and when he has not been speaking In public has
worked in private. His district comprises Camden,
Salem Cumberland. Gloucester and Cape May Counuc-
10 .0.r fsr.nn f.tti.4 .|
however and the has been more complete than
ever before He he'd 3,4O0 majority two years ago and
will win again this time but probably 10y reduced ma
iov for reasons which are simple and are thoroughly
conpr.heuled in his district PROMINENT among
these the natural strength OF his opponent state Sen
pearance OF Methodist class-leader; his reputation H.
that of willy political worker ana succGssal malllp
leader for years OF the glass Mowers unions which are
strong in the district, and represented them at
f6na conventions lie has been associated with other
trades unions n wen n these organizations
Strength in the canvass however. has been the Dem
ocrafic congregational Committee Documents by the
titles have been sent into the district after style never
known before in New Jersey The effect OF course has
not been altogether in favor OF ferrcl EepnDHcahs
who had been in doubt have found their backh0uer
tir Mr. Pobeson r. ia motto with some Jersey Re
pubcan~ that what partisan democrat does not ike
i'm politics Is good tlng Tor EfpupucaL- 10 adfocilc
Conservative estimates give Mr. Robeson 1000 majority
Id District comprising Burlington. Mercer, Atlanf'
and ocean Counties has pitted against him Trenton
over hut Of Nj Brewers success "a small doubt in
Democratic circles and none among Republicans 800
Ross's candidacy. John Kean ir, young popular and
able, took p the contest against the hero OF thec-e
Quakcs creek with vie 10 the chances except that
il the fight could be won he mennt 70 win it, Mt koan
lrsJ pr7oIiiay C i r ~ ,I,ii r. INC. az Ti.
campaign. He knew his work then and fell 10 IT, There
has been no betcrmanaged campaign IN TIE state and
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directly the candidate. .
With Mr. Phcpss brilliant Of the WITH District
T. IBCNE readers have been made acquainted from time
to time. The With District Eludson county is over
whelmngly Democratc but not Tor the present Dem
Ocratc candidate. Mr. McAdoO. Mr.. Collins the Re
publican nonince according to aatIces rerclXed tfrt
l. making an effective contest bu 10 Nhat extent II l-a
hopeful one is not known. He Is undoubtedly strong
with citizens Of the district; and the problem Of
his election seems to be- to what extent DO the OeTt cit
liens Of Hudson govern
A gallant contest Is waging IN me INt9 District
against Congressman Harris. Benjamin r. Ho"ey mas
something than hope. hut 1000 majority Is not
easily overcome and that is what Mr. Harris mas 10 fan
The Win District Essex County never had a better
Republican candidate than John L. Blake, who two
years ago flushed honorable term of service IN Con-
sIr, fa'1 -, res. % r,rty ibi. wear co1c him
nomination against his wish because il desired his
services and he up the task only without
mur but with all the vigor and enthusiasm Of more
ambitious Iuan. Mr.. Blake won in CongN-s the es-
pecia regard OF the soldiers and with all classes he is
regarded with favor. The campaign has gone on %
within five days of election without personal attack
upon him, with scarcely a slur. Yet his contest, in
district which gives Republican majority Of 1000 nine
times ont ten is not the peaceful march 10 victory
that It should be. His opponent Is little who has
mora than discounted Republicans, cX-NayOr
Fielder Of Newark. Fielder has advocated more false
ideas and made political capital out Of them imam
any politician Of his day in Ncw-Jerscy He is not
much above thirty years old ana has served a. Alderman
OF Newark, AssembyIu aud Mayor. \ dcmagOgUe
by nature, lie has not cl0qucnce nor skill IN manipulate
ing political affairs nor familiarity with affairs. He
has had the German vote This has been and to-day
il his strength He has made mistakes and met defeats.
but he has lost sight Of the main cIancc.ls hold
on the Germans. There is something phenomenal
nevertheless their devotion 10 him. for they have not
love for bosses nor do tney cling long IN one idol
great OF Mr. FEEDERS strength with them la.
his relations with the brewers Who have pretty
uary borne the fruit Of his campaign. II Is said that
he has received aid from the National Brewers As~o-
catiOn and certainly has the individual support of The
members. Nj Blake viii win by probably LOCO ma
iOrity The figures viii be considerably larger Il Tie
mil Republican vote IS east. lie VIII have o far share
of the II,h Democratic vote which opposes Fielder, and
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