The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-10
LONE OF MONDAYS MORALES

ThlS IS the text the Hartford Cour- ant adopts to give expression to some Interesting thoughts on Mondays election, especially with reference to the outcome in this city and in the city of Waterbury. It speaks of the former contest and result as "a jarring surprise to the New Haven Republi- cans," and of the latter as another surprise" It is somewhat confused in its own mind but not unnaturally so, as to the particular local but obscure" forces which were at work to produce the surprising result, though it recog- nizes the result as a Democratic vic- tory.
 But aside from the effect of the elections in these cities upon our es- teemed contemporary, we are more interested in its general comments, which in themselves justify an occas- ional political overturning. It says for example: New Haven and Waterbury are rather important cities on the po- litical map of Connecticut. One of the morals is that it will not be wise or prudent for the Republican party of Connecticut to take any unnecessary risks and chances at the next State election. It's case and time for the best foot foremost'-in ticket and in platform, too. The nominee for gover- nor especially should be the ablest strongest least vulnerable and most eligible Republican on the list The party does not want any surprise of the New Haven sort at the State elec- ton" The equally esteemed Waterbury American discusses the resultant sit- uation more briefly, but 1t says never theless: This is more of Democratic year in Connecticut than has been seen in ten years. If the party leaders have wisdom according to their power, they may make present conditions, so grati- flying and novel to them, permanent. Such an overthrow as the Republicans got in New Haven, along with that in Waterbury, may have lasting conse- duences in State politics" In other words these two newspapers, than which there are none stronger in the  State, the one Republican in its view of things political and the other con- sstently independent, agree that the result of Mondays election is not to be sniffed at as a passing storm if those who are so soon to ascend to power make an intelligent use of 1t.
 The Journal and Courier has already expressed it's view in a previous issue of the causes which led to this gen. erally unexpected rebellion and can add now nothing to that view, but it finds itself nevertheless interested in the views of it's contemporaries. The possible triumph of one party over the other is, however, at this time not exactly to the point That is an out come which needs not be anticipated. If it comes 1t will come with reason in it's own good time. If 1t fails to come, it will fail with reason in it's own good time. In the meanwhile the tV1A e11 1of ha IOct cic nf frn1r1 the point of view of good government that these victories, following that last fall in New Haven county, have al- ready brought to the attention of keen observers the danger which turks in the oversight, on the part of Republi- can party managers, of the restless ness of the electorate. To have pro- duced this effect is enough and should carry comfort and hope to every well wisher of his State, whether Republi- can or Democrat. Until now we have heard practically nothing of tbe need that exists for the employment of the largest measure of judgment in the nomination of the next Republican gubernatorial candidate. There have been clearly expressed popular de- mands that Governor Woodruff should be permitted to go before the people and seek their approval or disapprov. al of the measures of control which ht has advocated with such serene conf dence in their justice, but the silen attitude of the party managers ha' warranted the belief that they were working in the familiar expectation that when the hour to move shoulC arrive they could as usual do as the, pleased. and not fear the opposition O a disintegrated minority party.
 Two municipal elections in New Ha ven county have called their attention to the fact that the days of sublim supremacy may have passed. It is no certain that they have passed, fo there is always the possibility of { winning party losing it's balance, bu this has come to the knowledge of tn machine at least that the people ar