The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-13

TRENTON, N. J., Aug. 13.-The Demo-
cratic Situation in New Jersey is imProy-
ing every day. and it looks as if a serious
effort VIII be made to carry the State for
Bryan ard Stevenson. The omission Of the
silver topic in Mr. Bryan's address is look-
ed upon IS q favorable omen at the begin
ming Of the campaign by the Democrats
OF this State, ana it is an indication that
the national leaders mean to make impe-
ri8lism the paramount issue in this sec
ton OF the country at any rate. Should
their efforts be successful then there is a
lighting chan,e for the placing of New
Jersey again in the Democratic column,
Silver as The paramount issue will be
pushed to the front by the Republicans in
New Jersey, despite the effort of the
Democrats 10 keep it in the background.
That is mainly the Republican stock in
trade, and without it the State would be
very doubtful, indeed. By keeping silver
to The forefront they hope to rally their
forces. so that every Republican vote will
b. roIled for the ticket. To do this hard
work will be required, and hence the
anxiety that is felt as 10 getting their FOL
lowers in line. AS soon as the State con-
vention is held for the choosing OF Presi-
Dental electors. no doubt vigorous cam
paign viii be opened, when oratorical Fy-
rotechnics viii be seen in all parts Of tie
State.
The Democrats feel much encouraged
owing to the accession 10 their ranks OF
Allan McDermott and other influential
Gold Democrats who were so strenuously
opposed to Bryan four years ago. And
even STAR Little, that doughty war
of pIj ba-
Mckinley. and ii is believed he will cast
his ballot for the regular Democratic
ticket. And here again, is the old adage
exemplified that politics make strange
bed-fellows when such men as AcDeT-
mott and Little are OF the one way OF
thinking. Heretofore these prominent
politicians have always been at daggers'
points and caustic invectiye and crimina-
ton and recmmination were relished
whenever they crossed swords. which has
been frequent. ~ Most certainly Demo-
cratic prospects would be much Frightened
were these former leaders 10 take of their
coats and work for the ticket.
Republican dissensions in Essex county
are yet the cause of uEeasinezs TO The
leaders. The contest for the GO2sresslo al
nomination grows hotter every DAY. aud
neither side is willing 10 Withdraw its
candidate in the interest OF harmony 1t
is reported that William RIkeT IS a zea-ous
advocate Of the nomination OF jonu :. Go
son. while Mr.. Parker iinds stout cham
pion in the person Of Major Lzntz Il Is
really a trial of strength between these
warriors and there is where the trouble
comes in. because il keeps faction7l strife
alive. and consequently serious results are
threatened
There is also trouble in the Republican
ranks of MiddIeseX county over the nu1n[-
nation for State Senator. Bob Carson Is
known as the Republican boss Of thIt
county, and no nomination for public OH G
in his party is ever made without he IS
first consulted. The Republicans there
think they can select q State Sznar0, Al
the next election. provided the candidate Is
satisfactory and the party is united. Those
net identified with the machine want for
nsr Asssublyran Hicks nominated Tor the
office. but il seems Sir. Carson faEors an
other man, ard therefore there Is a heap
OF trouble. Mr.. Carson Is in favor OF Tn O.
dore Strong, a well-knoWr lawyer Owir <
to this fractional fight it seems reasonably
certain that MiddIeseX county VIII b. again
represented in The state Senate by Demo
cTat.
There is quite a Sstruggle for the Re
publican nomination for state Senator
down in Cape May. The present incun-
bent, Robert Z. Hand. is seeking re
nomination, and he has for a competitor
Assemblymen Marshall. This contest in
wolves another Republican faction fight
and l. tn Democrats are wise they viii
take advantage of it.
The Burlington county faction fight il
the dominant party Is still raging and con-
sequentIy another Democratic State Ssna-
tor may be elected. The Republican candi-
dates for tae Office are Colonel Nathan
Haines and former AssembIyman Wildes.
1t is understood that the former has the
support Of the machine, while Mr. WHdes
is supposed 10 Be the candidate OF tie
ANTS.