The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-24

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renee, Monmouth; Winfield d. Gillen,
Morris; Senator John Hinchliffe, Pas
sale; John II. Friek, Somerset: Sena-
ter !. C. Price. Sussex; Brigadier-G Gem
eral Dennis F. Collins, Union; Sena-
tor Johnston Cornish, Warren.
1t was after 1 o'clock when Chair
man Gourley addressed the nominee as
follows:
Mr.. K~atzenbach. we have been commits.
stoned by the Democrats Of the State to
say to you that you have been chosen as
their candidate for the high office of Gov
lightly made. Others there were whose
claims for this great distinction were
earnestly pressed upon the consideration
OF the convention. but after due delibera-
ton all turned to YOU with entire unani-
nifty as the man Of the hour to lead the
party forward to victory. The choice Of
the convention was not only unanimous
but IL was also enthusiastic.
1T was a most representative body, and
the mos. numerous that had gathered
together in many years. They gave voice
in the platform to the pressing demands
of the day that must commend itself to
the good judgment of all. We need not
now point out how low the State has
fallen In public esteem. 1t is enough to
say that the people look to the Democracy
to redeem 1t.
"They look upon this redemption not so
much as a party victory but as a ques-
ton Of the purest patriotism. They de-
mand for this task a young man. an able
man, q resolute man, one who can cham
pion their cause upon the public plat
form and give voice to the profound SEN
timents stirring within them.
I'VE have the cause, and we believe we
have found the man. 1t Is to you. Mr..
Katzenbach, that the people turn TO
purge the State from the control OF these
faithless public servants. To you we hand
the banners of our cause; we know that
you will keep it flying in the forefront of
the fight fer good government, and we
believe that at Its close Vt will be found
floating over a victorious democracy
Mr.. Katzenbaeh then delivered his
acceptance, which was listened to with
marked attention. 1t follows:
''~Gentlemen-I deeply appreciate the
honor paid me by the Democratic party
Of which you have now formally notified
me. / would be lnsincere II l did not ad-
nit that | had sought this honor. but In
the seeking l have made no pledge CT
promise of political preferment. If elect
ed 1 will be unfettered, free to discharge
the duties Of the Office as my conscience
m
The platform of principles adopted at
the State convention meets with my un-
qualified approval. 1t will be my purpose
II elected to further the enactment OF the
legislation 1t favors and the correction of
those abuses in our State government to
which 1t directs attention. The issue TO
be determined is good State government.
National issues can find no legitimate
place in this campaign. Their presentment
would be but a decoy to divert the voters
minds. To this issue of good State gov
ernmont 1t is the duty of every citizen TO
give his best thought free from prejudice
melted BY the discussions of foreign Is
sues. 1t Is a sad day for any State when
| its citizens refrain from stepping over the
line of party alignment TO place their seal
OF disapproval upon the misconduct OF
49, -n.tuI. ~-LAn thar onnupfontfn1al
believe there are derellctions which justly
| merit rebuke. We nave but to glance over
the boundary of our own State to see in a
sister State the banefulf effects OF the
failure Of the people TO condemn graft and
official corruption under the s~pecious plea
Of strict adherence to party lines.
81 fully realize that the rext executive
will have to deal with many perplexlns
under laws present and future. In the
complex business life of today 1 believe
the corporation to be necessary. Ine
magnificent development Of u State
could not have been maintained by indi-
vidual initiative. The corporation is nj
essential to the welfare Of the ~individua
as the Individual Is to the prosperity OF
the corporation. Each Is dependent upor
the other. To secure the highest develop
ment and the fullest measure of pros
perlty for our State the rights of each
| OF today are many. They must be cor
rected by legislation just Inc character
and effectively and impartially enforced
so as not to disturb that balance of oui
Industrial life which brings to the wage
Garner his daily bread and to the investor
his profit upon which he likewis may be
dependent. 1t Ia my belief that corporate
abuses are principally due to the advent
| OF the corporation In politics In a search
for legislation selfish In character. &c
this more than TO n other cause Is u
be assigned the present hostility of the
people toward corporations. Corporations
out OF politics will be better both for
politics and the corporations. Except In
the exercise of those functions, peculiar
to the purposes for which they are
formed, corporations in all matters, In.
Guiding those of taxation, should stand
before the law on exactly the same plane
| as the individual.
TT will be the duty OF the next execu'
tive to fill by appointment many positions
Of honor and trust. Clean government car
be obtained only through clean officials
Fitness Is the supreme test. Appointees
must measure up to the standard required
TO properly discharge the duties OF the
office, and the duties of the office mus
be discharged personally by the appointees
| Dismissal viii be the penalty for off1cial
Fdereliction. IL elected. I will observe tbs
same standard Of fidelity l expect from
others.
Unnecessary friction In the machinery
/ OF our government is frequently occaSioned
by the interference of the executive witt
the legislative department. The constitu.
ton OF this State Is careful to separate
their functions, and the appointing power
of the executive should never be used &c
subordinate the legislative to the executive
will, or TO secure by coercion the passage
OF any laws.
II do not deem it essential AT this time
to discuss In detail the various declaration:
Of our party's platform. These declarations
pledge our party for good government ant
the enactment of laws to secure to the
people Of our State relief from corporate
domination. official misconduct and cen
! tralization Of power. AS the campaign pro.
crosses 1t will be my purpose to meet the
voters and discuss more fully the issues
upon which we seek their support.
II accept the nomination rendered me
and will give my best efforts to secure an
honorable election"
After Mr.. Katzenbach's acceptance
of the honor al informal reception was
conducted, after which a luncheon was
served. Later members of the State
committee retired to room 100, where
they discussed plans for the cam
paign.