New-York tribune., 1901-10-11
NEW-JERSEY NEWS.
NEW JERSEY CONVENTIONS
FRANKLIN MURPHY GREETED ENTHUSI-
ASTICALLY AT DOVER AND
PATTERSON.

Franklin Murphy, the Republican candidate for
Governor of New-Jersey. attended two conventions
yesterday. one at Dover. in Morris County, and
one at Paterson. in Passaic County. The conven-
ton at Dover held in the morning and the one
at Paterson in the afternoon, which enabled Mr.
Murphy, by nice adjustment of the time and the
employment of special train, to spend several
hours in each place. Accompanying Mr.. Murphy
United States Senator John Kean. Congress
Charles N. Fowler and Franklin Murphy, jr.
Mr.. Murphy arrived at Dover early in the day.
Senator Mahlon Pitney, who happened to be there
business, was the first to greet the Republican
candidate he stepped from the train. With Mr..
Pitney many Republicans who knew Mr..
Murphy, and there began at once lot of hand
shaking and cordial greetings. which continued at
the Mansion House for the next hour and half,
where Mr.. Murphy held a reception. While the re-
ception was in progress, Mr. Pitney said to Trib-
correspondent that the Republican situation
in Morris County, he It, was now 100 per
cent better than it three years ago Il do
not know of any disaffection in our party, he con-
tinued; but it must not be forgotten that the
Democrats of this county preparing to make
of the strongest contests that they have made
in years. They going to nominate their most
popular man for State Senator, and, they
well organized, constantly should bear in mind
that there is much work to do Still, am con-
fdent that Morris County will give good account
of itself Election Day"
Judge Vreeland, who formerly was a State SEN
ator said that the Republican outlook in Norris
County was encouraging, with excellent pros
pect of success and Major Enos G. Budd. OF
Budd's Lake, and of the notable characters
Of Norris County. said laconcaliy that he had
travelled about somewhat and that so far he had
not come in contact with any sore toes"
The convention called TO order promptly. L.
O. Stiles, of Morristown. made temporary
chairman. and in brief speech urged harmony
in the party, which appeared to be an unnecessary
admoniton, a more harmonious gathering of
representative he h1rd
to find at any time. Mr.. Stiles also urged work.
constant and persistent. which well timed, for
although there was much apparent earnestness
among the Republicans at the convention. there
also clearly a feeling of confidence which
might prove dangerous in view of the determina-
ton of the Democrats, as Mr.. Stiles said, TO get
every vote belonging to their party in the box
After the preliminary business had been done the
convention took recess for the purpose of recev-
ing the Republican candidate for Governor.
When Mr. Murphy entered the Dover Opera
House he greeted with three rousing cheers.
He spoke briefly. saying In part, that he glad
to be again in Morris County. and gratifed to be
able TO few words working Republicans
He was, he said. working Republican himself
and since he had been he had received both
pleasure ana reward in and from the work. He
had always endeavored to work for the best inter
ests of the Republican party in the State and I'm
the nation, and would do so as long as he should
live. This campaign. he thought. more irnpor-
tant than had vet been fully realized by many
members OF the party. The real issue the
success of any candidate but the success Of the
party, to the end that the prosperity which
prevailed might be continued unbroken. The State
was now at peace: the farmers had been blessed
with abundant harvests; every wheel in the factor
les turning; merchants were busy behind their
counters; all was sunshine. But. said Mr.. Murphy
when all is bright NAV be too prone to think
that these conditions will be continuous without
care and effort on our part All could remember
when prostration I'm business prevailed That was
in the days of Democratic rule but Republican
legislation had brought prosperity back again. II
was Just as important now 10 continue condition
OF prosperity as II TO achieve II. Mr.
Murphy hoped that every Republican would take
this matter home 10 himself and do his part
toward its continuation This could be done by
earnest and sincere Republican work
Senator kean was the speaker. lie said
that the Morris County Republicans had alwavs
continue To he so. The Republican candidate for
Governor he said. was a representative man. lie
represented the hest interests Of the State and the
Republican party had made mistake when It
nominated him. He well known in every
county in the State, and If the Republicans did
their duty he would he the Governor. I'M
which case there would be for regret.
On the contrary. the people would regret. when
Mr. Murphy's term should expire. that because
Of a constitutional prohibition. they could
elect him again.
Congressman Fowler spoke briefly, reviewing the
record Of the Democratic party in the nation and
the State. After Mr.. Fowlers speech. the conveu-
ton completed its work by nominating Jacob e.
Welsh for State Senator, and Charles r. White
head and William J. Brown for members of the