New-York tribune., 1900-01-03
NEWJERSEY NEWS.

One Of the chief topics discussed In the corri-
dors OF the State House yesterday was the boom
for Attorney General Griggs for the Republican
nomination for Vice-President- Right gladly
would Jerseymen see the Attorney General
placed the ticket with Mr.. Mckinley. both
because he is a Je-seyman and because they re-
gard him as eminently fitted for the Office and
have genuine admiration for him II felt
by those who discussed the matter that ali that
was needed 70 give the movement definite shape
and make it a more telling factor in National
politics was some intlmation from 3ir. Griggs
that the nomination would be acceptable 10 him.
but quite naturally the Attorney General has
preserved absolute silence as 10 his wishes, and
no one is authorized 10 interpret his attitude,
Meanwhile the sentiment in favor OF New-Jer-
sey making vigorous effort 20 capture the nom
ination for 1ir. Griggs is gathering increased
force, and in due time it will probably crystal
lze into definite action.
The only sign OF the approach Of the day for
the opening OF the Legislature was a meeting
yesterday Of the joint committee appointed to
amend the rules so as TO conform to the law
abolishing the engrossing department and pro-
viding for the use OF printed bills
The Republican Senators will hold their eau
Gus at the State House tomorrow at II a m
Senator Mahlon Pitney. OF Norris County. will
be made chairman OF the caucus and leader on
the floor. and Senator ". NJ Johnson. of Bergen.
will be formally chosen for President Of the
Senate There will be no contest Of any sort in
the caucus, and the unanimous choice OF the
Bergen Senator will be a fitting tribute 10 one
Of the worthiest and abest legislators who has
ever occupied seat in the Senate.
II is felt that the abolition OF spring elections
in cities is practically assured. Passaic. Essex
Union, Middlesex and Camden are in favor OF
this measure, and these counties alone have
twenty-three votes in the Assembly. Hudson
also wants its municipal elections transferred TO
the fall, though it has no Republican members
to aid in the passage Of the bill. Mercer. while
not urging this change. will be favorable TO il.
The plan is 10 make the law applicable 70 all
cities, so that it VIII not be a partisan measure
and will not be in any danger OF being set aside
as unconstitutional The elections in borouzhs
and townships will not be changed, the smaller
municipalities and country districts generally
preferring to hold their local elections in the
spring. The Governor is favorable to such a law
James A. Romeyn. Editor OF The Evening
Record" Of Hackensack, has acquired the fine
property OF the late Charles CoukIin in Main
ST. that city. and the plant OF The Evening
Record" viii be moved TO that advantageous
site. The building is admirably adapted for the
purpose, and in the rear a commodious press
room viii be built that The Evening Rec
ord viii have one OF the finest newspaper
plants in the county. Hackensack has taken
or new life. Frank b Poor has bought large
tracts OF land in the suburbs, and there is every
prospect that the growth OF Hackensack will
be phenomenal this year. "Tne Record has
preached faith in local enterprises and lately
issued a handsome supplement showing the
ov-r- nd -frr Of rta
vantages- Mr.. Romeyn has attested his faith
in the future Of the town by this purchase and
thus. as appeared in the New Year greeting 70
his readers. proves BY act that his published
words have been sincere
Justice Dixon, in directing the Passaic County
Grand Jury TO make thorough investigation