New-York tribune., 1884-01-28
NEW-JERSET STATE TOPICS.
TALK ABOUT THE CoNTRoLLERsHIP.

A NEW DEMOCRATIC CANDiDATE-RUMOPs or FUR
THEIR PARTISAN ACTION BY TIL GoNELNoR
IFR0M THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE IKDo"I
TRENTON, Jan. 27.-A movement was started
last week introduce Senator Cochran OF sussex county
into the contest for State Controller. The matter was
brought TO the attention OF some OF the RAJ sJublcah semi
tors by one OF their number. and Mr. Cochran was
immediately asked to his views on tie subject lie
promptly replied the effect that the Office Is comfort
able one and he believed could not be filed to better
advantage. The purpose OF this new candidacy Is to IN
duce the senate to into joint meeting ana II l. peS'd
the suppOsiti0n that good deal OF the hePupu'l
disnclination is due to dislike for the Democratic
nominee last winter. Alderman Connolly, OF Newark.
This is rather bad guess according to the opinion OF
Republican Senators generally While il il possible thht
the substitution of Senator Cochran Tor Mr. Conheiy
would antagonsms 1t Is quite certain tndt
it would create Others potent The Republican posi-
tion maintained principally for the retention ofContro-
erAnderson and II the Democrats can hit upon any pan
attaining their desires and satisfying the Ee-
publcans on this point we'll they will find no further
obstacle. This, however, is somewhat dlicult.
AN INDISCREET LETTER BY SIR. PRICE
Meanwhile Ex-Governor Rodman VI. Price. who was q
candidate for the Democratic nomination last WINTER
has added fuel to the anConnelly flame by wilthS an
ndi.crcet letter for publication. concerning the aega-
tion that improper influences M work last winter
The statement made that he knew that an gtieut
was made To brbc members and instead OF deii ue
eating such charges, but affirming his willingness 10 te
all be knows. Tie tone Of the letter intimate, tat me
is dreadful something concealed ana AhuieW ADilSn.
author Of the first suggestions that there was bribery III
the DcmOcr rattle year taxes thr cl"i dS
good cnnhrmatOry evidence. The matter has Dcrl so
much discussed publicly aud private s. that the dhdcnce
which has thus prey cntcd action Tor an investigation
Is likely to DE overcome.
ANOTHER REMOVAL LOOKED FOR.
The removal of Librarian McDanOlds Will, 1t Is said be
followed by other partisan action this week. and the
nomination OF Andrew a. Smaliey, Dem, III pace OF
William II. Kirk. Rep, is predicted. Both are proni-
nent residents Of Newark. and Judge Kirk appointed
by Democratic Governor. Should Governor ALBEIT
carry his patlSan policy the bench, there VIII De
much public feeling. The custom has been TO gave the
minority a fair representation. Indignation would be
ticc the Librarians removal which sh0We, som,
doubinC minds mat score Oi years spent lh lhulcIa
position strip OF political prejudice nor
enable him 90 rise above personal interests Ihctc arc
hints that the Governor policy j. double faced ana tn'
wncn the time filing the Office of CHEF Justice comes
around. Nh Albeit will supcrscde Ml. Beasley' WIN
higl-lGiGdcd dsappgOyal Of lis partisalohp on the
Bench
JERSEY CITY AND NEWARK ANTAG2NIsTIC.
The Legislation for Jersey city attracts more than
usual attention. Newark and Jersey City are TIED to-
gehcr for purposes legislation under the ruling OF the
Courts and the Constitution ana the law required h Jer
scy City Is often Objectionable Newark The result Is
struggle such a- tna which occurred last week. on
bill permitting jersey City TO fund it> hOans debt oi
about - 100000. Newark Goe- not want the act ana
hence the deadlock The feeling i, the stronger III view
OF the enormous debt OF Jersey City.