New-York tribune., 1901-10-14
SITUATION IN SOUTH JERSEY.
"lA CA1loN IN SoOIh JhhSE1-
FROM THE DEMOCRATIC
RANKS AND REPUBLICANS GEN
ERAILY HARMONIOUS

Camden, Oct. 13 (SpecaD.-The Republican lead
ers in this end Of the State pleased with the
present prospects OF the campaign, and they ex-
pect that the lower tier OF counties will do their
duty by the ticket the coming election II was
unfortunate for Mayor Seymour that among the
who told him of his nomination William j.
Thompson should have been conspicuous. On
that memorable day in November, 1S93 when the
people rose and said to the gang which made
possible the Gloucester racerack and its attendant
evils that its day had come. the man who stood for
what then most disgraceful and harmful, VINO
OF the leaders OF the party which per-
mitted the shameful condition of things there was
given such rebuke that II seemed to the ordinary
observer though he would forever be debarred
from participation in the affairs Of the State. The
fact that he appeared OF the "old gang to
tell Mayor Seymour OF his selection lead the
party is sufficient indication 10 the people mere
that in case OF the Newark mans election he will
be restored 10 his place one OF the advisers and
counselors OF the party in whatever 1t may under
take.
1t was unfortunate. therefore. that Thompson. of
all men, should have been chosen as a member OF
that notification committee. II was also equiva-
lent to fling notice with the band of Democrats
who repudiated him and his methods when in the
State convention they refused do his bid
ding and vote for Terrell. that. despite their
victory. they were TO have recognition from the
State organization. The anti-Thompson element is
now in full charge of the Camden County organ
counties but Thompson and his followers will
never consent to give way, and If victory were
really possible he would step in share the spoils
and present his claims with persistence and ef-
frontery.
The campaign is shaping up well here. and the
Democrats are making great show of unity and
harmony, but there have been many recent de-
fections from the party that ii seems impossible TO
muster up candidates in some places This was
brought forcibly to mind at the Gloucester County
Convention at Woodbury. yesterday. when an effort
was made to name candidate for the Assembly
There was a marked absence OF interest in the de-
lberations OF the convention, and many of the
delegates were absent. Some one presented the
name of Bowman S. Cox, who was once one OF the
zen. and he frequently has been urged for office
but he has never had such gift foresight as 10
think he could obtain a prize, and he
declined to be the party's sacrifice. But Chairman
L. E. Grosscup was unable to hear the declination.
and Cox declared the unanimous choice of the
quiet, however. Mr. Cox reached the platform and
positively refused the honor he was not listened
TO. and the convention adjourned without making
another choice
Incidentally Charles T. Moloney. one of the party
leaders, announced to the convention that one of
the members of the executive committee in his
township had come out Republican and would
support J. Boyd Avis, the Republican nominee for
the Assembly. committee was appointed to
make investigation OF the facts and report to
the County Committee. This Is condition every
where apparent IN South Jersey and the manner
OF making the nomination OF Mayor Seymour and
the platforu which he stands the principal