Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-08-15
RINGING WORDS
FROM MIR. STOKES.
Gives His Views Concerning the
Eligibility of Franklin Mur-

cHdngeu MS views concerning Frank
lin Murphy eligibility for the guber-
material nomination or his loyalty to
that candidate is shown in the follow
ing letter from Mr.. Stokes, sent to
the Newark Advertiser for it's canvass
of the political sentiment of the
State:
"To the Editer of the Advertiser:
In response to your inquiry as to
the gubernatorial situation from Re-
publican point of view, 1 beg leave to
state that my view would be only that
of one individual nor would 1, under
any circumstances, attempt to reflect
the views of the northern end of the
State. Personally l do not know Of
any candidate for the Republican
nomination except Franklin Murphy,
of your city. Mr.. Murphy has served
the party long, effectively and unself-
ishly. In 1892 his name was pre-
sented to the convention by Essex
county, and, after the nomination of
Senator Kean, Mr.. Murphy, at the
Senator's request. consented to take
an active part in that contest, and
since that hour he has always stood
faithfully at the post of duty.
SAT the time Of the nomination of
Governor Voorhees, he felt that he
was entitled to retire from active
work, and frankly expressed wish
to do so. The State convention, how
ever, emphatically refused to listen
to his resignation, and enthusiastically
insisted that he still continue to give
his advice and services to the Repub-
llcan cause. How gracefully Mr..
Murphy yielded to that universal de-
mand is well known to the Republi-
clans of this State. In that same con-
vention, after the nomination of Gov
renor Voorhees,, Attorney General
Griggs suggested that it was Mr..
Murphy's turn next, and to that sug-
gestion the convention responded in
the most unmistakable and enthusias-
tic manner. Since that time Mr..
Murphy's candidacy has been in the
mind of Republican all over the State.
His fitness for the office is un-
questioned. He is thorough going,
patriotic and up-to-date American
citizen, and never fails to respond
when called npon by public interests.
He has magnificent war record; en-
listing as a private when a mere boy
and served his country royalty upon
the field of action-a record which en-
dears him to the hearts of veterans
and soldiers. He has been identified
with the reform policy of the Repuli-
can party, which has proved so popu-
lar throughout the state, and so fills
| the present demand for a business
man as Governor.
= see no reason to doubt the SUD-
cess of the Republican ticket. The
record made by the party since it has
been entrusted with power is excep-
tional The affairs of the state have
been honestly, economically and faith
fully administered. Our finances are
in most prosperous condition. The
states money has been most wisely
| spent aud the revenues carefully hus-
banded, so that the state to-day is
distributing to the various munich
palities about a half million dollars.
which helps to Tighten the burden of
local expense, and at the same time it
is able to distribute eight hundred
thyusand dollars $500, 000) among the
taxpayers towards the payment of in
dividual taxes.
:" 1t is fact worthy of mention that
in these enormous receipts and dis
bursements, under the watchful eve
OF State Treasurer Swain, not single
penny has been lost or stolen, not even
suspicion has been raised against
the states financial custodians. This
is marvellous and unparalleled record
in so long lease of power-for it
should be remembered that the Re-
publicans have had absolute control of
the state for longer consecutive term
than any other party in the history of
New Jersey.
Indeed, there is every reason why
this successful administration of the
states government should be contin-
ued, and no reason why the voters
should take leap in the dark and
trust themselves to those who so
shamefully disgraeed New Jersey in
the early nineties.
$50 far as our county of Cumber-
land is concerned, there is no doubt
OF Republican success, and if this
county is fair indication of the SEN
timent throughout the state, the Re-
publican ticket will be victorious by
more than the normal majority,
Very sincerely yours,
UE q STOKES