The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-08-21
Ideas of Outsiders.

The following was taken from a Phila
delphia paper, to which it was sent by
the Trenton correspondent. Some of the
statements are decidedly rich.
eThe most interest, SO far, is being
taken in Burlington County, where the
Republicans are getting divided over the
Senatorial nominations Burlington Re
publicans can swing between 1000 and 5000
plurality on State and National elections,
but when sectional and fractional differ
ences divide the Republicans on their
county ticket, it may swing the other way,
They have recently lost the State Senator
ship twice, and the Sheriff's Office, with
all of its emoluments. 1t is impossible to
say at this time whether the contest for
the Republican nomination is going to be
a triangular or an octagonal fight Some
time ago it was stated that there were
eight candidates on the list for the Re
publican nomination. Recently it
dwindled down to three, but the latest ad-
vices seem to indicate that two or three
dark horses are to be trotted into the CON
yention at the last hour, SO as to give zest
to the proceedings.
1.-THE adyices of those connected with
the organizations throughout the county
indicate that Colonel Nathan G. Haines
of Burlington city, is regarded as the
logical candidate for the nomination. He
has never held any Office in the county ex-
cePsing that of Board of Registry and
Election. He.has been active. in politics
for the past twenty years, assisting others
to office, rather than seeking office himself
He has sought the Senatorial nomination
for the past six years, giving away to other
aspirants 1t was distinctly understood
three years ago that he was to be the can
didate this year without any contest. The
Senatorial convention however, nominated
Joshua E. Borton, after a spirited contest
with Assemblyman Wildes and Senator
Parry. The net result of the convention
was the division of Republican interest
and the election of the Democratic candi-
date, Howard Packer.
Former Assemblyman Wildes is the
most aggressive of the candidates who are
alleged to be in contest with Colonel
Haines. Assemblyman Wildes served
three terms in the House of Assembly, ac-
curing State reputation for his economi-
cal legislation and his speeches on the re-
duction of salaries and other economic
demands made by the agricultural interests
of the State. His failure to receive the
nomination three years ago has left con-
siderable number Of Republicans dissatis
fed, particularly the farmer element, and
they have urged him to become a can
didate again. 1t is contended that As
semblyman Wildes and his friends agreed
not to oppose the nomination of Colonel
Haines this fall, in view of Colonel Haines
and friends not opposing the appointment
of the present Prosecutor, Atkinson, the
Governor making the appointment to pla-
cate Wiides and his friends, naming their
candidate as against Charles X. Chambers,
whom the Governor personally wanted to
see have the place.
Mr. Wildes has begun farm-to farm
canvas, and is arousing considerable senti-
ment In the interior of the county Colonel
Haines' friends are very active in the
towns along the Delaware river front and
are insisting on Mr. Wildes' friends carry
ing out their agreement.
The above item was published entirely
IN the interest of one candidate for Senator
from this county, hence there Is no sur