New-York tribune., 1902-10-22
NEW JERSEY NEWS.
REPUBLlCANS WILL WIN.
But THEY MUST WORK HARD To OVER
COME APATHY IN NEw-JERSEY.

~ Vi the political conditions in New-Jersey
- 'us'aIhs the estimate of conservative Repuo-
'Hdt the party majorities in the several
19S districts and counties will not be as large
. NeS were In 1890 and 1901 the prevailing opinion
ti'l 'he Republicans will continue to retain the
ti'0a' supremacy The possible loss OF State
Ie'"'oF IN one county and of several members OF
'ie assembly In different parts OF the State is adj
united II not predicted These results will not be
surprise to those Republicans who base their
lOi1s4ons upon existing conditions and not upon
oliNluslaSm But the Republican IS yet TO be found
VINO does not believe that his party will be almost
u quite as successful in the Congress districts as
II was two years ago. with probably decreased ma
Jorlues IN most if not in all Instances, and that
the Republicans will have a good working majority
'n the House of Assembly. Under existing cOndi-
tionS 1t is practically impossible for the Demo
Gratis 20 get control OF the next State Senate, as
mere are ten Republicans holding over and eleven
IS a majority of that body
OH every hand II IS declared that the Republican
situation has materially changed for the better ali
over the State within the last ten days. United
states Senator Dryden said yesterday that the
prospects Of the Republicans had grown better
brighter than they were week ago. especially
teated TO the local situation IN Essex County. ana
ne thought they would improve from now until
the DAY OF election
United States Senator Kean said that he did not
KNOW that he could add anything to poti-
cal conditions in New-Jersey. but later said that
ne thought the outlook In Monmouth County was
Indicative of a Republican victory there.
Ex-senator Stokes. the vice-chairman Of the Re
publican State Committee. and upon whom since
franklin Murphy was elected Governor. the duties
OF the chairmanship have largely devoIved said
mat ne wished to add to what he had said yester-
''ay M he Tribune. tn connection with Congress-
man Fowlers prospects in the With District that
Upon the receipt of further information Il am per-
7uaded that the Republicans In the last week have
gained material advantages over their opponents i'm
every Congress district In the State I now be-
ueFe that shall carry all of the old districts In
which We were successful two years ago and that
there is d possibility that We shall gain a member
4 Congress in Hudson County
Although" Mr. Stokes continued. eminent Re-
publican authority is responsible for the statement
hat there never has been SO much Indifference
among Republicans everywhere as there now is I
IN not disposed to admit that this statement prop
~Tiy represents the Republican condition In New
Jersey. l rather of the opinion that the great
prosperity which this State is now enjoying has
dused some degree OF apathy but not OF Indiffer-
ence- This condition may. think be attributed 10
The pretty general belle that here Is no danger OF
change. or any preponderant wish for a change
n the present conditions and this fact deveIoped
IN apathy which tor time IL was discreet To "a
sard as somewhat dangerous TO Republican sue
cess But the realization OF the fact thai The
democrats are largely relying upon this apathy for
their success has caused a change In oublic in
lerest which II indicated by more energetic effort
and stronger determination everywhere in New
Jersey 10 elect the Republican candidates espe-
ciaily for Congress and the legislature II il a
veil known tact that during the times OF depres-
sion. . Re" years ago. the Republicans worked
% SlCn an energy ana intelligence to overthrow the
~ the conditions which acute then more
tpdlhy In the Republican party. The possib!lity
t th4t "s Wlght be about 70 return those condi-
% IONS oI oppression IS arousing the Republicans OF
,NeM ~ ~ tFsey ana confidently expect good results
Information from almost every part OF the State
sathered from interviews with the chairmen and
orally. sustairs The above opinions Of SIR SroSrs
OUT MS views OF existing political conditions are by
no means unanimous.
THE INsURGENT FACTION.
In Cape May County there is what Is known as
an fnsurgent faction" among the Republicans
which is described as being powerful and we'll or
Sanized Fusion may be resorted TO in that
county with the view OF electing the Republican
.andidate for the Assembly Congressman Gard
'e, VIII however receive the usual Republican
In SUSSEX County. the other extreme end Of the
arbour the kepubcan candidate FOR uprreS 6
ne Win District made a much better impress
SION among Intelligent Democrats than his o.
1graue majority on the Congress ticket pos
sole Democratc majority of 6O or 7tO (which is
seded. but a showing for Co oneI Barbour is
PS cke OF the excellence OF the local
In general way" an authoritative report saws.
lair but decided effort has been made by Ham,
tGn hean as as chairman OF The Republican County
aud TO prevent the scratching and cutting 81 tbs
eved that the prolonged coal strike may lose the
republicans some votes in Union County.
The Republican outlook In Passalc County is re-
ported 20 he fair, with good prospects of improve
ment ne coal strike; the trusts and the strike OF
,L s'o ~ may; II Is feared do some harm
tnSTt 70 me hepubhcans but not enough to jcop-
WORK NEEDED IN MONMOUTH COUNTY.
In Monmouth County 1t is feared that the coal
strike may do some harm to the Republicans and
according to reports which bear the official stamp
the trusts the bane OF the party there
There also is "a ahoT ticket to contend WITH mas
much as the Labor party has Endorsed the Demo
trauc candidates for Congressman. State Senator
and Assemblymen." although Il has indorsed the
Republican candidate for Sheriff DIT. Bennett. the
chairman OF the county COMMITTEES. believes that
@ lae hepHopcans Will carry Mo mouth County BY
! SSpecltoIe majority In spite of these conditions.
Songressnan Howell. 1t Is predicted. will do well in
IN ne chairman OF the Hudson County Republican
4 4 Gionmitee expressed the belief that the kepub-
tbr iI IItuSaion there Is encouraging The issues
OF eiectng Robert Carey. the Republican cand date
~ or SonsresS N the IXth District. grows more en-
Gloucester County will. ii was reported, be car
oandadate Tor Congress in the Ist District. by
rem, the Democrats canGidate for state Senator is
'eSdrded as being always strong and dangerous
OF his election is not being discounted by the Re-
pup lcaIs who are doing their utmost TO elect Mr.
publican situation in Gloucester is not as encour
eS a. ~ hdS been IN some previous years. out IL
Is reported TO be improving The coal strike will
not o. u was said change vote m that county.
In camden County the coal strike will not per-
ceptbly affect the Republican vote and there viii
be u was said safe majority for the party there
IL Is eXpt cted that William j. bradley the Repub
ncan candidate for Senator. will be high on
the ticket. Congressman LOudenSlageT may be
cut but his reelection Is regarded safe.
:. burInston County IL reported 10 be unusually
harmonious" by :. w Be!don, the chairman Of the
Republican county committee. he three party
conventions entirely harmonious Tn the pro-
cet dinss. This being off year however. he
sId. the Republican majority might be some
what reduced, and the feeling Of unrest aris ng