New-York tribune., 1902-01-07
GRIGGs. DRYDEN OR STOKES.

notable feature Of the contest for United
States Senator in New-Jersey is the fact that
ii is gradually but surely narrowing down 10
friendly rivalry between -x-Attorney General
C5riggs John F Dryden and Edward {. stokes.
The situation as illustrated in The Tribune a
few days ago is being frequently referred 10 az
accurate and in cOnSonance with repIeSeHIdIl'e
public sentiment. Republicans who last week
declined to commit themselves as TO the prop
able outcome OF the contest now unhesitatngly
say that either Dryden. Griggs or Stokes is the
coming Senator. and that the other Candidates
are being eliminated in a way which, While IN
10 wise rejecting upon their capablllty or per
s0nality, is none the less positive and nnal Inc
situation has not as vet however reached the
stage where any estimate OF the strength OI
any Of those favored by counties OF individual
preferences would he reliable as a guide. 1t IS
on every hand admitted that the territory
known 5 South Jersey is still in so undecided
q state that all estimates as 10 the probable
result there would be little better than guess
or the expression Of personal desires, prompted
in some instances by either local pretudices, en-
thusiasm or individual choice. II is proper 10
say that the question Of locality which was at
fret Urged with great persistency, is no longer
so conspcuously prominent as an issue, and al
though il still survives il is growing less i'm
portant from day day.
Referring to the position preferences Of the
South Jersey delegation in the legislature. the
sudden appearance Of Congressman LOudensla-
ger as an alleged candidate for United States
Senator IS regarded as one Of the Congressmans
jokes. Speaking Of this matter a leading Re-
publican from that part Of the State SAID yes
terday that there were some things so palpable
and so venerable in politics that, like the ira
dtiOnal bubble in soap and water, their beauu-
ful prisms III disappeared the moment that they
were pricked. and that If any one neglected TO
prick them they were sure TO burst of them
selves. This remark, the same Republican said,
might. though not necessarily. be made TO apply
10 the announcement Of Senator Reed Of Somer-
set County, that he favored Chancellor Magic
for United States Senator. While every body
respects" he s3id, Chancellor Magie's ability
and personality 10 the same extent that Mr..
Reed has set forth, there Republicans in
New Jersey auda cious 10 believe that the
wisdom Of the Somerset Senator in presenting
hs Endorsement Of the Chancellor was best
olspayed in his remark that he had knowl-
eage as to whether or not Mr.. Magic would ac-
eept the Senatorship"
Some Of Mr Reeds numerous admirers sug-
eest that Chancellor Magic may return the
compliment by naming the Somerset Senator
for the vacant Vice -Chancellorship. but the tall
Young statesman from North Plainfeld is too
scuNe 70 be shelved in any such manner
mat He has just begun TO develop his powers
skill
STOKES 4 CANDIDATE CERTAINLY.
Milville. Jan. s CSpeciaD-senator Minch Of Cum
otrand County interviewed tonight concern
ing tie candidacy Of former Senator Stokes for the
ohiied States Senatorship. Senator Minch said:
S.okes is candidate in good faith. and
authorized 10 sky so"
VII Cumberland he united for him?" was asked.
bera1ass s9kes VIII have the loyal support of Cum
taa1 ata1 afleRation from start finish
low Will the Senator's candidacy affect candi-
N1,es previously announced?'
'-' 9ilnch replied that Stokes was in the contest
s. q 1Iiitsildly spirit with good will toward all. He
al uIaes peacemakP". and in this affair his
rs- - ~ VIII conduct his "a apaign in such a
mat no bitterness viii he engendered.
49,, you anticipate that Stokes's candidacy will
uvexP" ~ -'o' IA 'eiS's i-'sisia'uts representa-
s,,sse VII have support from all sections Of the
Ne his record being known IN every county in
r-Jersey." said the Senator
tbis .ple from al over this section are eated over
s,akssI4 ncement tonight and stanch friends Of
css-.s VII get together early date Head
z GO VIII oe opened in Trenton. Leading men
srs oerland County offering their services
MrSase entire county. irrespective OF party. united
n Ls-L county pride. Will at every opportunity.
AVhoraole efforts for the election OF Stokes.