New-York tribune., 1902-10-05
SOUTH JERSEY POLITICS.
THE REPUBLICANS FIND THEMSELVES
HANDICAPPED. But WILL PUT
Up \ STRENUOUS FIGHT.


Camden. X. J.. oct. ,speciaD.-The Republican
leaders of South jersey waking mp 70 the fact
mat they have a bigger fight their hands than
lhey looked for and must battle with force better
organized and equipped with the sineWs OF war
'han they have engaged in any election contest IN
ule last i've years. Ard they must also Iace Ihe
Tact that they are Handicapped by the loss OF Cen
eral William J. SeNeH and bv factional dssensions
. IN their ranks The Democrats, on the contrary
are better organized and more harmonious IMAM TOT
Years past. while the ambition OF James smith IT,
10 again sit in the Il nited States Senate gives theIn
II once leader than whom there is no shre"def
politician in the State or better proyider OF funds
for the campaign
That ex-senator Smith is taking considerable IN
terest in the South Jersey situation is no longer
d secret He has been in consultation with "Ilusm
j. Thompson and others Of his former trusted lieu
tenats I'm this part OF the State Word mas oeeh
I passed along the line that the organization j. I"
take brace and that funds Will be provided later
on to carry on vigorous campaign. The eN-Sen-
ator's influence developed first in the Senate Rom-
nations in Gloucester and Salem counties, ana u
Is toward the election Of Senators from these couh-
! Ties that his energies will be chiefly directed Inc
nomination Of eX-Congressman Thomas NJ Ferreu
Tor senator in Gloucester County, as arranged I"'
by Billy" Thompson. followed last Thursday
by the selection Of James Strimple a the Senate
\ Nominee in Salem
The nominees in both counties are probably the
. strongest men tho Democrats could have named
Both were candidates for the Senatorshlp three
years ago, and while they we're defeated theE cut
down the Republican majorities to the narro"est
! margin Thus in Gloucester County senator
Stanger, who Was elected Myers IN 1880 oy
As55 ma jority won over Terrell i'm 1893 by only loS
In salem County Senator Miller had S3 majority
over Riley iu lses. but Won over Strimple three
AyearS later by the narrow margin Of o. Both OF
IFhe Republican Senators will retire and the
strength Of the present Republican nominees is
predetermined, while tho Republican organization
in each county Is weakened ~ the III teeilns r.
nainns over from the recent Congress primary
night.
To further complcatc the situation there - an IN
cipeut revolt Of tho labor vote heretofore held ny
the Republican organization. IN these two counties.
state Factory Inspector John g. Ward one "i 'le
Republican leaders in Salem. has aroused tho en-
nifty of the labor unions by alleged neglect IN en-
forcing tho child labor law. They have demanded
oS Governor Murphy that the State factory in
spector be dismissed. hut the Governor has eFHded
tho issue hT referring them 10 the legislature. iHe
Democrats are taking advantage Of this issue IN
Congressman Ferrell is a glassbower by trade ana
has always commanded the support of the labor
vote Republican workinEmen belonging TO trades
unions Will %. called 10 send Democratlc sem
ator 20 Trenton I'm the interest Of united lan"r 10
| impesch Factory Inspector Ward. This appeal
/ will have no small influence in the campaign III
/ Gloucester and salem counties.
In Cumberland County the election OF Two fe-
/ publican Assemblymeu is assured. but me uad
blood arising from 'hs taGonsi ng9t 'icat ~ aTd
] M result aE did three years ago. IN lHe
ton of q Democrat 20 that once ,hanCery 'lsaH s
stokes the Republican leader IN IumofIldhd mas
his hands full trying 20 harmonize the warning rae
The situation in cape May does not arouse much
"a nj, 5.rbt.ss h.. re-sIected IN which case he
viii H. "A candidate for Senate honors next year
tie is looked upon the logical successor 70 sen
csniden Republicans will hold their preliminary
/ meetings on Monday 10 place IN nomination 1sI--
gates 20 b. elected a. the pTimaFi' Ne,H IS,L
irst TIE situation in Camden Is ciouded. and
fr.r. ts . divergence of opinion the leaders
AS 10 the proper candidates for some 81 The Cnces
No slate has yet been aTr4nSsd' tAyepI llsl -
Is generally conceded that William J. Bradley.
SreaIer ~ the Assembly will bs the nominee for
state Senator succeed senator Johnson, MO
expects 10 land the nomination tor & Sn,fi5; Ear lC
Christopher ] Mines. the under-shertn and ex-
Mayor Cooper B. Hatch
state Assessor David Baird. the county leader.
nas not yet avowed hs choice, although he IS
known % favor Senator Johnson, ana would ulaeF
no circumstances De for Hatch who Was arrdyed
IN "" r,1 X.nstnt-I Ioi.densiager primary hght
BAIRD could by giving the word 20 the orEaniza-
but Johuson's candidacy does not arouse any IN
thusasm; and r. Hatch Is an indepehdent car canal Il
johnson could he elected Under-Sherin Mines has
many friends who believe ne Should De promoted
nom - sseBbly by three new members AS
eernhlvrnan GIN who has had three terms, has
within a few days past announced that hs VIII
NOT ask FOR ronomination. and as Speaker bradley
y.IU urohablv go 20 the Senate there Is strong
sentiment IN favcr Of entire new delegation
This would compel Assemblyman Waite TO step
aside after only two terms This arrangement
does not suit him. and he IS making vigoronS
night for denomination The Assembly slate VIII
not be made up until Just before the convention
meets, OF AZ IeasI INT GlleI ,'-", me ~ '' ''0
AZ Excise commission Board OF Education and
linden mis- fan making the ticket the longest
that Las ever been voted in this city. The pri-
nrohsble that there win be "a repetition Of the
dlSgraceful and boous t $3.50 ~ "iii''