The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-09-24

WHILE the Republican candidate for
Governor of New Jersey will not go on
the ticket as hailing from Burlington
county, the people of this section will feel
the same interest in him as If such thing
should have happened Judge ]. Frank
lin Fort was born in Burlington county
and left its borders to go to theIcity where
ne has won distinction. His venerable
father still lives here and is respected by
the numerous friends who have for years
enjoyed his acquaintance. 1t is hardly
necessary to say much In laudation of
Judge Fort. Notwithstanding his removal
TO another part of the state Burlington
county has kept him In view and his up
ward career has been noticed by our peo-
pie with pride and satisfaction. His up
right character, fearless manner In acting
for good government, and his firmness and
decision in all questions coming under his
jurisdiction are characteristics which have
placed him high In the estimation of the
people, not only In New Jersey, but In
other states, for Judge Fort does not pos
sess mere local reputation. His action
IN accepting the nomination for Governor
was an instance of his method of proce-
dure After being introduced to the con-
vention he stepped to the box in which
governor Stokes sat and handed the latter
an envelope, which contained his resigns-
ton as Judge of the Supreme Court. He
then turned to the convention and said he
was free to enter the campaign and did so
without any restraining influence on him.
de wanted 1t distinctly understood that he
was not the candidate of any man or
faction, and If anybody would arise and
say that he had solicited support for this
nomination he would decline it then and
there. His declarations GU the measures he
would favor were openly made and he called
attention to the fact that he had not even
read the platform on which he was nom
mated. His declaration that he believed
In home rule was greeted with the great
est applause by delegates from Hudson,
Essex and Passaic, and his next utterance
that he was unalterably opposed to crime
and criminals of every degree caused de-
.monstration of appreciation that was Joined
by the entire audience He avowed his
intention of at once going out to every
part OF the state and addressing the people
whose votes would be cast In November.
Judge Forts power as an orator is well
known. His speech nominating the late
Carrot A. Hobart for Vice President, was
at the time 1t was delivered, pronounced
one OF the best of that convention. This
power was emphasized on Thursday when
The Judge made his speech of acceptance.
1t was brief but 1t contained much, and its
deliverance commanded profound atten-
ton and made lasting impression. The
Judges personality is commanding, his
voice is powerful and every utterance he
makes carries with 1t the impress of hon.
esty, with challenge to show that he
does not mean. what he says. Before the
campaign closes Judge Fort will be heard
In every county of the state and the sterl-
ing qualities that have advanced him
from member of the bar to a seat on the
Supreme bench and which haye made him
the unanimous choice of his party for the
highest office In the state, will appeal to
all and will carry him to victory in Nov
ember.