The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-06-17

Ludlow's experiences since he stepped
FIRM AS 4 ROCK.
or complained, and is today the same
firm u~ncomprissng, champion OF
what he considers to be the right.
had been nominated, for, Supreme Court
Justice. the powerful lobby went to work
to secure his rejection. They appealed
them how the ex-GoverNor's confrma-
ton would make the Supreme Court
Pc paTta 5er V years the 10 e SeSii a aha the
ling worth and fitness for the position
w wSnla could Dc E n al5D1ss St e loose P ZEE party
many of the independent Democratic
voters upon whom 1t relies for success
from the big corporations to whom the
Republicans are under so many oblga-
| lions would be equally disastrous, Con,
the question was discussed on all sides.
Only one way out of the dilemma pre-
scented itself, and that vas not to open
had no Official knowledge that the ex-
Governor had been named.
ators pointed out that the course was a
weak subterfuge WHICH would deceive
confirm Governor Ludlow, waiting until
Justice Bennett Van Syckers term ex-
PRED in 1897 to obtain control OF the
Snothsr ROCK apoa which y, The b ark
which did the frail craft considerably
"Chan" Riker for Circuit Judge, Carr
LEM was much incensed when he heard
| of 1t. and even when the Senators ex-
planned to him that they proposed to
abolish the place next winter, as It was
a useless expense, he refused to be COM
forted, and went back to Newark BREATH
ing vengeance.
took in Secretary Of State Kelssy,s case e
h some r0q thal 6 ahe su seersfary # h IA ao mlRaS Cd
a Shsm a q Strong ing ass adaa ut amons the Les
peaehed, and It took a great amount Of
argument to persuade them that it was "a
b Fl the 70 Sf ct interests Ri@ ! aloq & a saS
deal, with his case. Il would pc toe
peach a man when it was almost a fore
gone conclusion that he WOULD be in
dieted. and such q display .a agse OF tb par5 nsaty
many votes. 1t vas after listening to
such arguments as these that those VINO
favored impeachment reluctantiy gar ave
way. the Grand Jury brought in its batch
name did not lead all the rest or appear
PARTY DISGJSlED.
What did the Legislature do to offset
all these blunders?" is the question the
politicians of the party are asking, ana
swer, "n%othtng.D They, passed an ap-
Precipitation bill which they claim saves
the State a large sum Of money a
which the party workers view with con
measure accompanies all it's promoters
claim it does and await with apprehen-
sion the result of its practical working.
They cut down the fees OF various
State officials In a manner WhlGn
many of the. best LAWYERS IN
the State claim is uncenstltutl2hh Pr
State in tedious and costly litigation;
promulgating the laws which. many OF
their own friends declare is doomed TO
failure. a,
"When this legislature inst last Mont
day said a prominent Republican, ia 1saf
week. stthe Republican chances We're lt
to / for electing a Governor next ran:
This Monday they were so to ] and today
they are even. If this crowd al
iourn this week and go home; the Dem
ocrats will have a w~alkover."
He was too disgusted to say anytnlng
to hide his disgust, muttering all SORTS
Of things not found in the standard
catechism.
This opinion is shared by many others
in The party who know what. practical
politics are and nothing which, has oc-
Cured in the past two wears. has done
more TO discourage the Republican, ano
give the Democrats renewed conndence,
thar the same "Extraordinary Session.