Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-06-23
WHAT 7 HE
LEAGUE IS
HERE FOR.
Statement Of Principals to be
Issued and Placed in Hands
Of Every Voter.
Mr.. EDCAR'S PLATFORM

Besides the objects given in the
NEWS yesterday, the Independent
Republican League has caused cir
eular letter to be printed which will
be placed in the hands of the voters
stating the following principles Of
the league:
One-To promote the best inter-
ests of the republican party in the
county of Middlesex.
Two-To eliminate bossism and
corporate control of the republican
party.
Three-To further the cause OF
equal taxation, limited franchises,
taxation of franchises, popular selec-
tion of United States senators, pop
alar interest in primary elections,
and such other progressive measures
as may be necessary in the interests
of the people. N
Four-To promote honest elections
and prevent political corruption in
every form.
Fiye-To bring together any and
all republican voters of Middlesex
county who are dissatisfied with pres
ent political conditions.
Six To return to representative
government that is" We condemn
a one-man power. We demand equal
rights for all men. We will not sub
NIT to the dictation of any political
boss. We are free men and propose
to remain so. We do not propose
that any one man shall say who shall
or shall not be candidates for public
office. Our forefathers fought for
representative government, risked ev-
erything, but won against powerful
kingdom.
Seven=We heartily indorse the
candidacy of Alexander r. Fordyce,
Jr., for state senator, and pledge our
selves to work until he shall be nom
mated and elected.
Eight--We indorse the platform
of principles as laid down by Everett
Colby, of Essex county.
Nine-We believe the time is ripe
for revolution in our political meth
, DDS, and, therefore, band ourselves
together to work night and day until
our fair county and state shall be
rid of the accusation that it is ruled
by political bosses who are the tools
of greedy corporations, and, there
fore, not government "of the peo-
pie, for the people. and by the peo-
ple.'.
Ten-We welcome to our ranks
every republican voter who is dissat-
isiied with boss rule, and who is de-
sirous of better and more represen-
tative organization.
The platform upon which James
A. Edgar stands as candidate for
assembly in the Fordyce movement,
as was announced in the NEWS yes
terday, Is as follows:
New Brunswick, N. j., June 20.
In view of the stand taken by the
Hon. Alexander r. Fordyce, Jr., our
candidate for the senatorial nominal
tion in this county. this fall, to over
throw bossism and graft, to represent
the people and not special interests,
l take this opportunity of publicly
endorsing his platform and support
ing. his candidacy.
also endorse the principles of the
Hon. Everett Colby, which he has so
we'll defined. a large majority of the
intelligent voters of Essex county
accepting theplias shown in the large
majority given him when elected SEN
ator last fall This being possible in
the face of antagonistic corporate in
terests, and so called powerful poll
tical organization, is conclusive that
the people will not be dominated by
bosses or Interpretations.
Iwisil to announce at this time,
subject to the will of the voters and
not to the will of boss, my candi-
dacy for he domination for member
of assembly asking the voters to sup
port me at the primaries, and if sue
cessfuls in securing the nomination,
and subsequently elected to the as
sembly, | will pledge myself not to