New-York tribune., 1906-07-27
MURPHY FOR DRYDEN.
Says He is the Only Logical Can
didate-" "DeserUes Reelection"

Unless T''inisjudge the political situation.
Senator Dryden will be his own successor"
Thus confidently and emrhatcaliy prophe-
sled former Governor Murphy in Newark yes
terday during an interview on the general po-
lltical situation. with special reference to the
United States ssenatorship.
Governor Murphy win san in a few days for
6 brief European trip.
Taking a blrds-eye view Of the situation on
the eve cf his departure. he summed up his
conclusions in the above words. and gave in
concise form these reasons therefor:
First-EEe is the only logical candidate Of the
regular Republicans Of the state. the party
now in fun control.
second-A man who faithfully and ably rep
resents the state luring first term is entitled
20 a second.
Third-The Importance TO the state of repre-
.entatiOn in the Senate by one whose effective
championship OF the protective tariff system
and devotion 10 all the other Republican prin-
eiples, to which the great majority OF New Jer-
sey citizens have declared allegiance. is un-
questioned.
Fourth-Mr Dryden not only dignihes the
great Office, but by virtue ~ his experience and
broad grasp OF affairs he has demonstrated his
ability TO successfully deal with the great ques-
lions Of the nation
Fifth-The fact that Senator Dryden is the
president Of a great insurance company at a
gime when officials Of other great insurance COM
panies have fallen by the wayside under investi-
CATION is no reason he should be asked 20 step
aside, unless his management Of his company Is
criminal or incompetent. Two public and thor
ough investigations OF the company have failed
10 disclose anything worthy OF serious criticism,
and his personal career is emnenty successful
and creditable.
Mr. Murphy said
There are other reasons that could easily be
cited and those already given amplifed. TO
establish the importance of Senator Dryden's re-
election a logical conclusion Of the existing
situation. Personally have great commence IN
that great subtle power. the sober second
thought OF our people, and cannot, therefore,
conceive that these so-called whirlwind cam
paigns under high sounding titles. can make any
serious iproads into the ranks of the regulars.
The of the situation all state leaders, L
believe agree. is in Essex County. II the regu-
lars win at the primaries here. all agree that Mr.
Dryden's reelection is a foregone conclusion
Home pride alone should, In my opinion De
sufficient TO rally every good Republican in TINS
county to his support Essex County has every
reason 10 be proud OF having q man or Sucn
ability representing this state in the United
States Senate. With his recOrd-even his rivals
do not impugn his character cannot conceive
it possible that our good citizens Will support
candidates for the Legislature who will oppose
the reelection Of man who has In so many
ways rendered much public service and support
instead men who have already publicly an
county whose record is one Of antagOnism to
party organization and TO many important Re-
: publican doctrines. and especially to the car
dinal principle OF that party-the tariff.
This is a matter of vital importance to the
people Of New Jersey. and they should reflect
upon il seriously and logically. Even if the tariff
should be quite sufficient TO decide the question
In every intelligent and straightforward mind.