The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-08
HARMONY TALK
Republican Leaders in orange Not in
Fighting Mood OF a Hot Day
in August.

Conferences having in view the set
Element of old fractional differences
among the divided ranks of the Re-
publican party in Orange are taxing
place in that city between the heads
of the respective factions, and 1t Ia
announced by men in the party of such
prominence as County Register Edward
S.. Perry and City Counsel William A.
Lord, that the harmony program will
likely be consummated. In the past
the two factions have labored strenu-
ously against each other, but both sides
appreciate that in the face of the OPP
timistic Democracy they need to stand
with a solid front If they expect to
prevent q repetition of last years Dem
ocratic tidal wave in the city. The
leaders are discussing the gubernator-
ial possibilities with much interest, as
the plans have not matured for the
coming city contests and few, II any,
men are being spoken of with any .seri-
n as Councilmanic possibilities. .
That the city of Orange will in all
likelihood send a delegation favorable
to Chandler w. Riker for Governor is
asserted by the party men In the city
who are associated with william Riker,
1r., clerk of the Supreme Court, and
brother Of the candidate. County Reg
lister Perry Is With the Ri Hrd s on
interview today. said that while per-
sonally his preference was supreme
Court Justice J; Franklin Fort. he was
satisfied Mr.. Riker would make a good,
strong candidate.
Mr.. Perry. in a talk, favored a har-
mony of interests in the city campaign,
and said that If this plan were con-
summated the Republicans would be
enabled to elect sufficient Councilmen
to retain control of that body ana
Board of Education.
Said Mr.. Lord.
The Republican party needs har-
win. Personally 1 believe Justice j,
Franklin Fort Is the strongest man we
can name for Governor. / would also
be perfectly satisfied to see Chandler
w. Riker nominated for the office.
Justice Fort is a little better known
throughout the State, but either mar
SO far as Essex County Is concerned
we should be willing to stand by either
one, and as Justice Fort. is a resident
of East Orange, our sister city, ne
should develop considerable strength
here"
Mr. Lord was asked concerning Sheriff
Frank Fl. Sommer's strength as a pos
sible candidate.
Il nave nothing against Frank Som.
mer, and If he is nominated by the Re
publican convention I will do every
but I think hat throughout the STATE
either Justice Fort or Nh. Riker Il
stronger thar the Sheriff"
Speaking of the Orange situation
Mr.. Lord said:
YES, Orange Is trying to get har
mony. I do not know whether there
will be two opposing sets of dele
gates, but I hope that after the primar
les the Republicans of Orange will turf
in and work harnoniously for tn
candidates on the ticket of their party
and faithfully support these nominees
The contests among the Republican
leaders in Orange have been feature
of the various campaigns. Mr.. Lor'
has Invariably headed the Regulars
lille Mr.. Perry, as the right-hand mai
of Mr.. Riker, has been the active an
generally successful head of the op
posing faction. Since the New ldei
faction developed, the Rfker follower
have been the moving forces in the cit
In that division of the party.