New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22

His record in the Assembly last year justihes that
opinion He will bring TO the Office OF Speaker
full knowledge Of parliamentary law, AS well as Of
the propretcs and the nicetes OF discussion and
he will surely do his best 10 make II easy sailing
for the members OF the minority as well as Of the
majority, II he is accorded the treatment which Is
recognized everywhere due to presiding officer.
He may be relied upon TO be courteous at all times.
and yet he will maintain firm grip upon the con-
duct OF the House.
Mr. Jones is SIN young man. having been born
lawyer by profession and lives al South orange.
where his genial qualities have made him a great
was attested by the fact that when he ran for the
Legislature in 1898 he was elected by larger plu-
rality than any candidate on the Republican ticket.
Mr. Jones was graduated from the New-fork Uni
versity In June. 1885, with the degree OF Ii. T.
and he received the degree OF IL. VI in June, 1895
He has been busy since his graduation in building
up good practice. in which occupation he has been
successful TO a gratifying degree.
Since isi5 Essex County has had six Speakers OF
in the Republican party and The number Of men,
surprising that the number has been so small, and
since 1851 The reason for this apparent disregard
of the party claims % Essex IS not, however, FAR
TO seek II is explained by the fact that that county
Speakership-in fact. has not been united since
Harrison Van Duyne was chosen nineteen years
not made the best of its opportunities to obtain the
highest place in the Assembly; The delegation has
object being the satisfaction OF many constitu-
ents as possible in the placing OF large number OF
subordinates rather than in graspirg the highest
places II has been with Essex more matter OF
emouments than honors, and 10 that end the en-
erges OF the members In past years have been
principally devoted with some success, OF course,
but not with the conspicuous distinction 10 which
that county In point OF numbers and frequently OF
ability would 70 have been entitled. Qtfces
seldom brought harmony, and this year Essex
turned over a new leaf determining 70 secure the
honor which should with more frequency have
fallen 10 a county Of so many diversified interests
and containing many men who are qualned Tor
the office of Speaker
Another thing 10 be observed Is that the unity OF
Essex has in the nature OF things given 70 that
county full share OF the minor places az the dis
posal Of the Assembly, which is only another proof
OF the frequently quoted axiom that In union there
is strength II ought 10 be remarked that IN Sc
curing these favors Il has not been necessary Cor
Essex to resort 10 any unseemly scramble or 70
those political tactics which develop the opposition
which sometimes retards legis alton by arous.ng
tealousies and placing one section OF the State In
opposition TO another dignifed caucus or
one In which more harmony and good-fellowship
obtained. has not been held In a long time.
II is noteworthy therefore. that the Republican
majority in the Assembly. with A Speaker In full
accord with his party and the minor offices DIS
tributed 10 afford satisfaction 70 all concerned
viii enter upon its duties with the promise Of az
fordng the people OF the State the opportunity 70
extend II a vote OF thanks at the end of the
sion. and 10 testify the renewal OF their conf.
dence by keeping the State within the control OF
the Republican party.