New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-20
FOR GOVERNOR OF NEW7JERSEY.

! FOR GOVERNOR OF NEWJERSEY.
The New-Jersey Republican Convention at
Trenton yesterday was model in its ante
cedents, membership, incidents and results. II
met to nominate candidate for Governor, not
as in former years with only flint hope OF his
election but with confident expectation that
the political redemption Of the State Is about to
be completed. Since the ring Of knaves who
had long plundered and disgraced New-Jersey
was shattered, and especially since the fulfil
ment of its obligations TO the people by the Re
publican Legislature, there has been substantial
reason to believe that Governor Wertss success
sor will be Republican. This year. therefore.
the problem was not to find a man who was
willing to accept a nomination with only faint
prospects Of success, but 10 concentrate puDnc
opinion upon one of numerous candidates, each
OF whom was frankly DESTROYS Of achieving an
honorable ambition and supported by loyal
following The circumstances were such as TO
promote an energetic and determined canvass
but not once in the course Of II has eagerness
degenerated into bitterness. or an unworthy use
Of temporary advantage been made. There has
been no appeal to passion or prejudice. No boss
has appeared upon the scene or exercised per-
sonal influence In secret. The contest for the
nomination has been fair, open, manly and good
tempered No resentments were carried into the
convention. and none were carried out or 1t TO
embarrass the fight which is beginning for an
honest, efficient. straightforward administration
of the Executive office New,Iersey Republicans
enter upon the campaign with harmonious and
determined purpose to rout Democracy from the
only place Of power which 1t still retains, and
to put the State securely in the Republican col
umn.
The Republicans Of New-Iersey are enlisted not
only In a good cause, but under good leader.
Ex-senator Grggs Is known throughout the
State and universally honored. His opponents
in bis own party have never doubted his ca.
pacity for conducting a resOlute and brilliant
political campaign, nor his qualifications for the
office Of Governor. 1t Is no disparagement of his
competitors to congratulate Republicans and the
people at large upon the action OF the c0nven-
ton 1t is the work Of free and Independent
majority, firmly convinced that he Is on the
whole more completely equipped than any other
candidate TO finish the task OF publication when
has already been carried so far His competi-
tors for the nomination deserve well Of the
party and the State. To his chief competitor,
Mr. Kean. the gratitude and respect OF Repub-
leans are especially due for long and faithful
service In times less bright than these. and
notably for his brilliant contest against heavy
odds three wears ago He will confirm and
strengthen his claim TO confidence and admira-
ton. and to higher honors than he has yet won,
by his Jealous support Of the Republican NOM
inee.
The celebrating anticipation OF Republican
triumph in Ncw.Jersey. long kept Democratic to
its immense discredit and loss by the fraudulent
use Of power In every department Of govern
ment. Is largely based upon the votes Of 1893
and 1S!A-a Republican majority Of 10000 in
the former year and Of nearly 10000 In the latter
revealing the magnitude Of the revolt against
Democracy. But this would be treacherous
basis for calculation II there had since
been any semblance Of betrayal OF the
people by the Legislatures so overwhelmingly
elected 1t Is greatly TO the honor and to the
present advantage of the Republican party in
New-Jersey that its representatives, having been
intrusted with responsibility under cIrcum-
stances 80 extraordinary, discharged their trust
with high courage and fidelity. The party ok
poets TO win this year. not because strong pop
ular impulse IL not likely to be suddenly reversed,
but because II deserves 10 win. The platform
adopted yesterday contains graphic recital Of
the chief steps in Nev7Jerseys redemption I'M
der Republican control. IL Is this record. great
In character and consequences though brief In
time, which inspires the party with confidence
and with enthusiasm. 1t Is a record fit to stand
ON and TO be proud Of.