New-York tribune., 1900-11-08
NEWJERSEY POLITICAL NOTES.

Every hing was SO well done and little was
left undone by the Republicans of New-Jersey on
Tuesday that when the State Rewards of Merit are
distributed the State which happily unites New
York and Pennsylvania is TO get one Of the
early issues After a victory OF approximately
5000 plurality for Mckinley and Roosevelt. and
after winning six of the eight members OF Con-
gress. proba bly, and at least six. Of the
eight State Senators chosen forty live OF the sixty
members Of the Assembly and majority OF forty
four in the joint ballot that will choose United
States Senator-who, by the way, will he General
William J. Sewell 10 succeed hmsef-the Repub-
licans left only few morseis OF comfort to
the Democrats. who were first fanked then routed
and then taken into camp. Upon three counties
only did the Democrats retain the grip which they
have had from mmemoral time. and with a few
exceptions continuously. OF Hudson County. while
saying that the Republicans made gallant strug-
gle, it Is treating unfairly the Democratic
didates there TO say that their election more
in the nature of tribute to Robert Davis. their
party leader than it was 20 their individual popu-
lartty- To him they owe their selection. Left by
themselves they would have been digging them
selves out OF a snowbank of Republican ballots all
of the Republican anddate for Congress in the
~ iEte District does not rest upon either Norris
their whole duty. The Democratic pluralities in
Hunterdon and Warren counties. however.
ago Of the necessity Of Republican reorganization
es Is o du 9d 9 'as he EnT
what the trouble Is. where il lies and the rem
themselves with g1ory-"Old Glory" as it were
they may well view with sympathetic compla cency
yountarii t decorate rbemseIves viz, Ne fraSea
embroidery Of imperialism and the tattered rem
nsnts OF Is 10 !
Ex-Unted States District-Attorney White chair
of the Monmouth County Republican Commit
tee. said yesterday afternoon tha; ne would soon
sever his connection with the committee. Mr.. White
years. both as member and chairman OF me com
the last carpaisn when the RepU5licans returned
an average majority Of about 12" for their ticket
done his duty faithfully and well
In looking about him with the view Of Identifying
the Republicans who were the most earnest and
Theodore Strong. Of New-Brunswick. j. rot likely
make the mistake Of accredi,ing three or four
County with having brought about his victory. as
h ARE al sst sure sur 10 mat hS eyaT S be M
50 successful in that county as when the bosses
cess in the conventions and this is rule which
has with great uniformity worked both ways
Senator Johnston cornish. Of Warren County.
who. II has for time been understood. is
bilious To be the Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor in 1901. has had a Formidable obstacle re-
moved from his pathway by The positive dtclipa- &
psrtys candidate Rq, as as Senator Cornish prGb7s-
with Mayor Seymour of Newark, he will have
he obtains the nomination. The young Senator
has however the reputation Of being skilful
tactician we'll being fertile of those resources
which make for trouble for those who get in his
W9y.
The Republicans of Passaic County will. il
said yesterday. undoubtedly present the name OF
Vivian NJ. Lewis of Paterson. for Speaker Of the
House of Assembly. II was also said that the cam
den county Republicans would urge the selection
Of William j. Bradley for the place. Mr..
lewis has been three times elected 20 the Assem-
bly,. and Mr.. Bradley will enter upon his fourth
term at the next session,