The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-31
HARMONY
WITH AK IN
PASSAIC
Regulars Present Drastic
Terms to COlbyites
ter Will Nominate.

PATTERSON, July 31.-At a meeting
of the executive committee of the Re-
publican County Committee an alleged
proposition from Chairman Thomas G.
Arnold, read of the Passaic County
Republican Representative Government
League, and James G. Blauvelt and ex-
Assemblyman Henry Marelli, the lead
ing Paterson Colby men, was laid be-
fore the committee by County Chair
man John l.. Conklin.
The New Idea men asked that the
regulars" appoint a committee to con-
suit with a ike committee of Colby
men to see what kline of a truce might
be patched up between the warning Re-
publican factions, said Mr.. Conklin.
The executive committee appointed
such a committee, but 1t was decided
that, before any formal conference is
held or any formal agreement made,
the Colby men must agree to two prop
ositions, as follows;
"a Clerk in Chancery Vivian Murchison
Lewis, of Paterson, must have the I'M
divided support of all Republicans for
Governor in Passaic County, the New
Idea agreeing not to run any delegates
against him.
VI T1tDIY NluIGAlB WIN 10 eltaNiy oAS
liked by the regulars" must be elimi-
mated from all political consideration Of
any kind.
The committee appointed to confer with
the New Idea men is to see the Colby
leaders and report back to a full meeting
of the executive committee of the regular
county organization.
The members present expressed them
selves as willing to declare a truce be-
---- a-u.I...r1 - GnIhrtknc tNrnufd0d
the Colby men would come in on the two
propositions laid down-no opposition to
Lewis and the elimination of Marelli.
On this basis the regulars" would be
| willing to allow the New idea" two
representatives on the Assembly ticket.
1t was decided that the county organi--
zation should keep hands Off Passaic and
allow that city two Freeholders.
tits rot true we asked for a CONFER
ence." said Mr.. Mnrelll later. THE are
the ones. not we. who want a compromise
I hear they want to eliminate me. Well,
I won't say anything about that"
PASSAIC. July 31.-In response to about
100 invitations twenty Republican New
Idea men attended a meeting Of the
Passaic City Colby League on Monday.
Captain Louis r. Cowdrey, of the Sec
ond Ward. was chosen as permanent chair
man of the league and Edward Thomas
Moore. also Of the Second Ward. WIS
made secretary. None of the Paterson
New Idea" leaders was present.
Lawyer Henry c. Whitehead outlined the
purpose Of the meeting at the start, and
remarks were made by Captain lCowdrey,
/. w. England, M. A. Sutherland and
Harry A.. Hettema.
Frederick r. Low, Republican candidate
for Mayor. was present to speak in be-
half Of the interests of John Fl. Kehoe.
He said that Mr.. Kehoe's running mate.
Lawyer John T. Van Ripper. had already
received the Colby Endorsement, and he
urged that the same action be taken with
regard to Mr.. Kehoe, which was done.
The meeting decided to run delegates
for the New Idea" Assembly ticket in
Passaic, aud Endorsed the New Idea
leaders. including Henry C. Whitehead, of
this city. John T.. Van Ripper and John
H.. Kehoe were Endorsed for Freeholders.
1t was decided not to Interfere IN the
local field, but Chairman Cowdrey was
authorized to appoint an executive com
mittee consisting of one member from each
ward to consider the matter of running
New Idea" candidates for the Republi-
can City and County Committees, which
committee will also have the oversight OF
the choice of delegates.
FRANKLY said Mr.. Whitehead to a re-
porter, there does not seem to be a great
deal of enthusiasm at this time. What
enthusiasm may develop remains to be
seen. Personally, l have no desire to be
a candidate. and l would not be were
there some one else to make the fight for
the Colby principles. l feel that those
principles are as vital this year as they
were last year. and that they are as much
worth fighting for this year as they were
last year. l do not feel that I could now
retire from the fight without being. false
In those nrfncfnlpq for which eA mas. -
us fought in Passaic and in the county
one year ago."
Mr.. whitehead is now definitely the
Passaic New Idea" candidate for the
Assembly.