New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-15
NEW-JERSEY LEGISLATIVE TOPICS.
MR. MPHERsoN's ANXIETY OVER THE SENATORIAL
CoNTEsT-sIGNIFICANT ATTITUDE OBJ THE
THIRD HOUSE 1.-THE CONTROLLBRsHIP.

mr.. M'PHERsoN's ANXIETY OVER THE SENATORIAL
CoNTEsT-sIGNIrICANT ATTITUDE OF THE
THIRD HOUSE 1.-THE CONTRoLLERsHIP.
IRON THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT or THE TRBUSE.l
TRENTON, n. j., Jan. 14.-The announce
ment OF the committees by the presiding officers OF the
LEGISLATURE tomorrow evening will Introduce the Dus
ness part Of the session but until successor to Mr.
Mcpherson in the United States Senate IL chosen there
will disposition nor inclination Tor legislative
work Mr. McPnerson's seemins indifference to the or
ganization OF the Legislature Is taken as an Indication
that he will not seek reelection by the methods whch
ak years ago won him costly victory INT TINS Is
source of uneasness to certain Democratic Assembly
men is sufficiently plain from the Indignant remarks OF
their friends who constitute the lnrd HOUSE,
socaed 1t would DO unjust TO ascribe to MI. Gott-
fri ed Kruger excellent brewer OF beer In newark,
no more trustworthy or complimentary support
than these individuals may offer him. for he possesses
the friendship OF many good men and the Endorsement
OF the influential German element In the Democratic
party but that there Is well-dehned purpose 10 make
Mr Mcpherson contest the election for reasons not
credabe TO NewJersey legislators, has been repeatedly
alleged and consistently maintained. So excellent an
opportunity to gain friendship among the loyal and
Democracs OF the State these attacks on Mr.
Mcpherson afford Is allowed to slip by the friends
OF the Senator who making good use OF H. ana they
seem To hope that the real weaknesses his canvass may
be covered up thereby. In this they are likely TO meet
with disappointment
common gossip at Trenton during the organization
was that the opposition would be forced TO centre
around Mr.. Kruger, and 1t was publicly aheReo
that he possessed o fund OF $4,000 TO use
for lila benefit. That he could or would devote
such a 10 such purpose Is not credole anu MS
position I'm the Senatorial campaign ID more prooaoiy
that Of one who seeks complimentary mention than one
who hopes the office. AS there Is some 'Isor
ous antagonsm TO Mr.. Mcpherson, and as Mr. kruger
cannot In all probi bty gather 1t about himself IL re-
mains for the Demo managers many OF whom per-
sopally dislike the Clan Mcpherson, To present ne"
man. Who this dark horse may be has not leaked ont
as VET but ex Senator Randolph Chancellor kunyon'
Governor Ludlow and Attorney-General stockton are
among the possible names. The constitution OF New
Jersey has clause forbdding election OF the Cover
nor 10 any ONCE under United States for the term Tor
which he was elected Governor. but there Is
sufficient and recent precedent for ignoring the
provision II the Legislature should choose 10
elect the Governor That His Exceency is strong man
his party at present is generally believed ana II ns
choose to he candidate he could most uhuoup'eu'y
make It very unpleasant for his competitors
There ia serious interest in the Republican nomination
for Senator Complimentary only, as the nomination 49,
~ "a regarded by many as dc caration OF policy. and 1t
ia argued that the Republicans should place against the
Democratic nomination the name Of some man OF such
undoubted ability and personal strength Us 10 exert
political influence with the great NUMBER OF Jerseymen
who actually the office as well as TO guarantee
/ when Republicans may nave
Among the names which viii probably be presented In
on ems are Garrett A. Hobart, George A. Hasey, Cort-
landt Parker Frederic A. Potts and Secretary frelng
| huysen.
Tint Mr. Mcpherson Ia far from being really ndlnerent
IN the i.sue of the Senatorial contest goes without say
ing II there was the slightest doubt IN the subject bis
recent action IN regard TO the antcorporation move
mani woud sufficiently indicate his anxiety TO stand
well with certain potential factors he has written Two
Latter. taking a decisive stand ON Autobiography
nlatforu while his speech at the dinner OF the Essex
County Democratic Club in Newark on thursday even
ing Was still more public declaration HIS vote against
IN. Civil Service Reform bill was shrewd bid Tor the
favor OF the shell Democrats who cling to the Jack
,onian doctrine OF victory and spos Inc senator on
H. ubirct OF corporations 10 somewhat amusing when
ne points with pride Ia his record ana Tue IsAoine
spris in the real Anti Monopoly coiore OF NewJesey
10 moi nj ace mech faith In his present attitude .
the trutl In regard 10 bis canvass undoubtedly - nat
an EFFORT ia being made by certain low elements To make
him nav Tor reelection and that tns sindli actloh
has me co nenance OF better lot VINO want MIN ot-
ysated and are willing to the others IN the WORK
| ends usutying means IN thelr OPlhlon' . aos,ror.
Tne Republicans the Legislature are very desirnns
of retaiulng Major Il. j. Anderson as COntIOier INC
office is nrd by the Legislature IN joint session II LAS
nm that Republican senate should feiuse
snSthersy hold Mr. Anderson by virtue of the Legsa-
ure's failure TO CHI successor Ihcre Is preceuent
! for such a course Sone Repu0icans VIII enuea.or ~
comnromise bv acquiring the choice OF Democrat VINO
will retain Mr. Anderson IA assistant lbs was aOne III
| is77 when Gen. h. L. stockton was elected by ten
The secretary Senate, Mr. Stiles Will on Monday
the rent printing OF lne senate ~
the state printing at least 35 cent below present
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