Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-10-17
THE RIGHT RING.
Judge Forts sound Views: Re-
publicans Can't Dodge.

Judge Forts sound Views: Re-
publIcans Can't Dodge.
Ex-Judge Fort, who is having much
to do with the direction and policy of
the Republican campaign this year,
was seen and asked what his opinion
was of the effect of the appointment
of Mr.. Large on the Republicans of Es-
sex county. He said:
II was opposed to the appointment,
of course, but now that it is made my
opposition ceases. 1 am Republican.
When the President makes the appoint
ment, if there is no objection to the
personal character of the nominee,
then support the President. l con-
fess to you that while hoped it would
not be done | am not surprised that
the President did it. He had about all
the political influence of the State out
side of Essex county"
"What effect will it have upon the
party here in your judgmentl"
swell, it ought not to have any.
Part of the opposition to Mr.. Large is
because of his vote for the temperance
legislation of 1888, suppose. The Re-
publican party must face the temper
ance question. aud that right speedily.
The time for hedging and juggling has
passed. We shall no doubt lose some
votes on it in Essex county, but we
can and will gain in other parts of the
State. The Republican party is united
in Essex on high license, but high
license does not satisfy the Republi-
cans ip other parts of the State. Many
Republicans are objective this year
because our platform does not go far
enough on that issue. 1t is thought
we should have in SO many words in
dorsed the law passed by the Republi-
cans in 1888. have had many Essex
Republicans say that to me and ex-
press their disappointment that the
State platform did not SO do. The
Republican party is not a Prohi-
bition party, that is clear; but it is, and
must be understood to be, in favor Of
removing the evils of intemperance.
We must not try to stand upon two
stools. The Democrats do not do that;
they are out and open for all the pres
enr attendant evils of the liquor traffic
The Republican party, if it expects to
win must be recognized as the oppo-
nent and opposite of the Democratic
party, we can not take middle ground
As to local option, no one fears that in
Essex county. Itcould be carried here
and would not be tried. High license
is the only practical thing for cities.
The rural sections of the State are
not fully satisfied with it. They ask
for more. The temperance question
in my judgment, is a matter of settle
ment in the Legislative and Senatorial
conventions. The members of the
Senate and Assembly make the laws,
and each locality should see to it that
it's representative reflects it's views on
this question. Certainly no part of the
State can object to that. 1t is only an
issue on the Governorship in this that
the Governor should be in sympathy
with the popular sentiment on the
question
''The Republican party has always
claimed to be, and is the party of
moral ideas, and it must maintain it's
position or lose the confidence of the
people of the State. Whatever the re-
suit of the contest which we are now
in, if we are frank and manly in the
fight, we shall in any event maintain
the respect and confidence of the peo-
pie of the State"
What is your opinion of Gen.
Grubb's campaign?'
Il think he has made an excellent
canvas; he is strong personally, and
has the respect of all who know or
meet him. He is frank, manly fell
low that makes friends wherever he
goes. He has none of the tricks of
vote seekers, but says what he means
without evasion. He is making a tell
ing campaign. He is growing in
strength daily"