New-York tribune., 1902-02-08
POLITICS IN NEWJERSEY.

The settlement on Tuesday OF the contest for the
State Treasurership somewhat cleared the air OF
factiona strife. but the members OF the legislat-
ure and interested citizens who are numerous still
have something to talk about. The term OF Samuel
s. Moore. the keeper OF the State Prison. will ex-
pire on March IS. and politicians who think they
| are well Informed TO future events say that
Murphy has not intmated what his Intentions are
IN IN relation to this appontment but the present
incumbent does not agree with the politicians who
say that he must retire. On the contrary, he is
and & m has he the % be a Of
full political influences for his retention.
The chief complaint against Mr.. Moore as made
known about the State House. is his alleged lack
Of ability a disciplnaran in a place where the
strictest discipline is required. In fact. without
this ability it is said that no can be a sue
cessful prison keeper. and incidents related in
the administration OF Mr. Moore showing his lack
in this qualification which Governor Murphy Will
be urged consider before making the nonina-
tion OF a new keeper or the denomination OF the
present incumbent.
Meanwhile three other applicants for the post of
State prison keeper have been heard from. One is
Captain Jonathan Goble. of Ocean County, an ex-
Assembyman and a veteran OF the Civil War
captain Goble bases his application upon the ex-
cellence OF his record both as legislator and as
soldier His supporters present not only these
County has been for years a potent factor in re-
turning Republican majorities 1t has not received
prison.
Another applicant is Captain Louis Rainear of
Monmouth County, who Is also a veteran OF the
Civil War. Captain Rainears supporters say that
he is an excellent dsciplinarian has an enviable
record soldier. and Monmouth County having
been pretty effectively taken OF the Democrats
SSoilnumn Is entitled to this small consideration.
Sarteri VINO is at present member OF the Board of
State Prison Inspectors. Mr.. Carter's efficiency as
qualihcations that are named in his behalf by t1 his
supporters iSsf He was State Senator from 1856 to
Another subject OF much conversation and specu-
laton about the State House is the nomination bv
the Governor OF a Secretary OF State. The term of
the present incumbent. George Wurts. of Paterson
will expire on April l. Upon this subject Gov
ernor Murphy has been and continues to be as
reticent as he has regarding the nomination or
State prison keeper. The friends of Mr. wur+s
steadfastly maintain that he will be reannonted
while the supporters of Colonel Samuel d. Dickin
Hudson County assert that his nomination by the he
insons friends say that he was the E0Tne ID pek
original FRANKLIN Murphy Republican Club in New WE
ella claim to that honor Among the earnest support
; eEs OF b S9oFety Il, WuTts is eN,Attorney General
a long talk with Governor Murphy CONCERNING fhis
nothing beyond that the interview ana tsHe Mas as
has been made public. 'AAe Piaee
The term of Attorney General san,ra, TT c,ra,,
VIII expire on April .. and it is generally believed
that he will not be renominated nv, cso,a~
Murphy Although nothing positive is known IN
this connection IL is generally believed that state
senator Ihomas N. McCarter. of Essex County
wnose ;t term as Senator is about to expire will be
SerSa E MI, Il ne cares 70 take the office So uni
Iiie noi,hIlatlon excites little comment Attornav
osnsra grey Is not making any visible effort 70 he
quite willing TO retire. ~ a' ne Ia
Upon the death last year OF Adjutant censrsi
William s. Stryker. Colonel Alexander C. oIinban+
OF trenton was appointed by the Governor 20 mi
the vacancy. Well informed friends of botb Gov
5nT siurphy and Mr. Oliphant believe there ia no
ernar s nm tne iatter will be nominated by the GOV