New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-23

SENATOR ". NJ. JOHNSON.
OF Bergen County. who will be President Of the
New-Jersey Senate.
choice Of the Republican Senators, but the selec-
ton meets with cordial approval and applause
throughout the state.
He has practised law at Hackensack for TWEEN
ty-fve years and was the first Republican to
be elected Senator from that county. in 1896,
and was reelected in 1898 Especially as leader
Of the Senate during the last two sessions. and
as chairman of the joint appropriations COM
mittee. has he won the high praise which he
now receives a earnest, honest diligent and
incorruptible legislator. and because Of the merit
which he has displayed he will be chosen presi-
dent OF the Senate at the organization OF that
body in January
The estimation IN which Senator johnson Is
held in the Senate is shown by the expressions
OF some Of his colleagues. Immediately after
the election. Senator Reed, of Somerset, who
was president Of the last Senate, declared In
favor Of Senator Johnson as his successor in the
chair, and it IS only because Senator Reed Is
now on a hunting trip in North Carolina that he
does not speak for himself in this column In
emphatic Endorsement of Senator Johnson's
candidacy.
AN IDEAL PRESIDING OFFICER
Senator Cross. Of Union County. writes:
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Senator William NJ Johnson, VINO II would
seem will be the unanimous choice OF his Re-
publican colleagues for president or the senate,
is in every way qualified for the ofhce. nave
known him we'll since the time ne entered
Princeton University a student. and hence
feel qualified 10 speak OF him with confident as
surance He is man OF sterling character!
with a fine well balanced mind and while al
all times courteous and affable he is nevertne-
nd
His careful training as a lawyer, his extensive
knowledge Of parliamentary law. his experience
gained as the leader OF the majority in the
Senate his native tact and alertness, combined
with his other qualifications OF head and heart
will make him ideal presiding officer;
Elizabeth. Nov. II. JOsbFh Of@Ooo'
IAN ABLE. BROAD GAUGE LEGISLATOR"
Senator Stokes, Of Cumberland, says:
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: I heartily indorse the candidacy OF Sena-
tor Johnson, OF Bergen. He is an able, broad
gauge legislator OF the highest standards OF in
tegrity and thoroughly devoted 10 the interests
OF his State. His long and efficient services as
Senator and leader on the floor entitIe tile, him to
the honor. T. I. SIOhES.
Trenton, Nov. is.
UNREsERvEDLY IN HIS FAVOR
senator-elect McCarter. Of Essex, writes:
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: I would say that 1 am unreservedly In
favor Of the election OF Senator Johnson 10 the
presidency Of the Senate at the forthcoming
session | think he is entitled 10 the position,
and am confident there Will be no opposition to
THOMAS N MCARTER-
Newark, Nov Is.
ADMIRABLY QUALIFIED"
Senator Pitney. Of Morris County, writes:
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: I take pleasure in saying that consider
Senator Johnson admirably qualified for the
~ To he
necessary ability and experience, his integrity
is beyond the breadth Of suspicion. and he has
the esteem and respect OF his colleagues OF both
political parties. No better man could be
selected MAHLON PITNEY.
Morristown. Nov. 20.
HE EARNED HIS HONOR
Senator Hutchinson. Of Mercer. says:
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Senator Johnson, OF Bergen County, has
faithfully served the State Senator for the
last four years, and has earned the honor OF
president II / live until that time expect 10
vote for him. ELIJAH c. HUTCHINSON
Trenton. Nov. 20.
ENTITLED TO IT BY ALL PRECEDENT
Senator H. W Johnson. Of Camden. says:
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Senator Johnson. Of Bergen County IS
by all precedent entitled TO the presidency Of
the Senate the coming year. and I hope will
have the support OF every Republican Senator
HERBERT W. JOHNSON.
Merchantville. Nov. 20.
MOST COMPETENT AND WORTHY"
Senator Smith. OF ocean County. says
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: I am a hearty supporter of Senator W.
NJ Johnson's candidacy for president OF the
New-Jersey Senate. He is a most competent
Lakewood. Nov. %. G. O. SMITH
SOUTH JERSEY SUPPORTS HIM.
Senators Hand. OF Cape May Miller. Of
Salem, and Evans. OF Atlantic. are Of one mind
as TO Senator Johnsons election. They say:
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: In regard to my views upon the candi- |
dacv OF Senator W. NJ Johnson. OF Bergen |
county for the presidency OF the Senate.
would say that 1 regard his chances very good.
Errna. Nov. is, ROBERT Il. HAND.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: NV opinion is that Senator W. NJ John !
son OF Bergen County. will be the unanimous
choice OF the Republican Senator'S for the presi-
dency OF the Senate. X. c. MILLER.
Alloway. Nov. IL.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: In relation 10 the candidacy OF Senator
w NJ johnson, Of Bergen County, for president
OF the Senate / would say that so far have
heard OF no other candidate and hope there
will be no other. I believe he would be