Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-02
JERSEYS GOVERNOR.
Leon Albeit Willing to Again
Bear That Title.
Many REPUBLIOAN CANDIDATES

Rivalry OF sewem ana Phelps HandI-
caps the RepublIcans-Ex-aTayor Mac
gowan's Ambitlon--Gen. Grubb's Cam
dldacy--Other Asplrants.
TRENTON, Sept. 2.-The little Napoleon
Of the New Jersey Democracy, as the
friends of Leon Albeit delight to call
him, viii most certainly be nominated
for governor by the state convention
which meets hero on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
The withdrawal of Edward +. G.
Young, the Jersey City banker, from the
canvass, leaves clear field and an open
track for Albeit. Anyhow, there was
never any serious opposition threatened,
for the brief candidacy Of Young, il is
alleged, was only meant as q feeler TO
ascertain how the Democratic hosts
stood
Not since the adoption of the new
state constitution in 1874 has any man,
with the exception of the late Joel
Parker, been elected to more than one
term as governor of New Jersey.
Dangerous Enemies.
If the Democratic masses are per-
mitted to have their way Mr.. Albeit
will succeed. But Mr.. Albeit has enc
mics among the bosses of his party and
1t is feared by many of his friends that
he may be knitted by them sufficiently TO
insure his defeat. There are ugly
rumors ahoat to that effect and they
cause some uneasiness in the Albeit
household.
The Republicans are solid as against
Albeit, for they hate him as they hate
Il
to dig Abbett's political grave SO deep
that his resurrection will be utterly inn
possible. 1t is reported that the assist
ance of Matt Quay will be sought and
that oceans of money will be raised to
bring about Abbett's downfall. With
Albeit in his political grave the Repub-
licans of New Jersey would in the future
have an equal chance, at the least, with
the. Democrats of carrying the state.
SeweIl vs.. Phelps.
Among the Republicans in the lower
end of che state Gen. Sewell holds full
sway, and in the upper end Minister
Plenipotentiary Phelps and exc Congress-
man Halsey control the Republican
forces. A candidate favored by Sewell
is antagonized by Phelps, and vice versa.
Sewe II and Phelps have been at daggers'
points during several years, owing to a
rivalry as to party leadership and the
capture of United States senatorship
whenever their party has votes enough
in the legislature to control that office.
Mr.. Halsey is not on good terms with
either Phelps or Sewell. Hence there
are three distinct factions in the Repub-
lican party, and it is no wonder that its
followers exclaim, "a plague on all
your houses"
Mr.. Phelps, it is said, favors ex-Con-
gresham John Kean. Jr., as a guberna-
torial candidate. Mr. Kean is young,
wealthy and a politician He was twice
elected to Congress in the Democratic
Third district, and he is credited with
knowing how to use the sinews of war
to the best advantage.
Gen. Grnbb's Chances.
Gen. E. Bend Grubb is also promi-
nently mentioned in connection with the
Republican nomination. He is also
wealthy, and it is said would contribute
literally toward the expenses of the
campaign. He is a military man, and
| it Is supposed he would command the
almost solid support Of the Grand Army
OF the Republic. 1t is reported Mr..
Sewell Is friendly to him, which, il q
fact. makes Mr.. Phelps unfriendly.
Ex-President of the Senate Fred Fish,
of Newark, has many followers who be-
lieve he has sufficient ability to make a
winning fight, and to dig that grave for
| Albeit. Mr. Fish, however, declines to
enter the race, and says he wants to be
surrogate of Essex county, better pay
ing Office than that of governor Of New
Jersey.
Ex-BKayor nEacgowan.
That hustling ex-mayOr Of Trenton.
| Frank A. Macg0wan, is after the nOmi-
nation. He is neither Sewell nor a
Phelps man, he says, but q loyal mem
ber of the Republican party who is
ready and willing to fight Albeit every
inch of the ground. Mr.. Macgowan
was elected mayor of the Democratic
city of Trenton twice owing to his hus-
Ting qualities and his skill in practical
| politics. On both occasions he captured
most of the Democratic ward workers
of the city and he says he can perform
the same exploit again. not only in
/ Trenton, but IN the cities Of Jersey City,
| Newark, Paterson and other Democratic
strongholds. He Is the youngest candi-
date mentioned On the Republican side.
he may not be as. brainy or as expert.
enced as Albeit, but he is lust as inde
fatigable worker. and by far the mos
kAA+-9~~A~ N.s-AA kt~A 81 A4rAe
Nevins and Griggs.
/ Senator Nevins, Of Monmouth county
has the gubernatorial bee buzzing in his
bonnet at 8 lively rate. He Is 3 ons
armed veteran: Of the Late war and pro
n0unced antagonist Of the saloon inter
est. He carried the Democratic c0unts
/ Of Monmouth BY good round majority
for the state senate. and he has numer
Ous following Of steadfast friends, es
pecially in the Grand Army Of the Re
public. He u said to wear i Phelps
collar
Ex-State Senator Griggs, Of Passaic
ex-1laRor Gilbert Collins. Of JERSEY CITY
Il and Assemblyunn VOORHEES,. the brigfg
young leader Of the Republican minor
ity IN last winters legislature. are ais
mentioned il connection with the noml
notion.
Great 1nducementS.
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