The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-03


sey, who has been making hard and
persistent tight FOR reelection. in one
of the most remarkable political COM
tests of the year. has been practically
beaten. according a. Information that
reached Washington yesterday. such is
the hopalessness of Senator DTyden's ei-
forts 20 get himself reelected tuat his
early retirement as candidate is eN-
pccted by his opponents. Indeed, re-
ports were in circulation last evening
That he had determined to abandon the
struggle. but confirmation OF these re-
ports was lacking.
Senator Dryden is sick and confined TO
his home in this city. He is worn out
with the stress OF the fight Tor re-
election. in which be has been for many
weeks actively engaged. Access to him
for the purpose of discussing the po-
litical situation in New Jersey is de-
MED.
Opposed as Corporation Man.
In case Senator Dryden is defeated,
as now appears probable. IL viii be an
important development m one of the
great state. battles now going on be-
tween reform elements i'm politics and
machine and corporation domination.
The opposition 10 Senator Dryden in
his own party ranks IN New Jersey IS
urompted by the fact that as head OF
the Prudential Insurance Company of
America. he is supposed TO be ina close
alliance with the United Gas Improve
ment Company, the Public Service Cor
poration, and other corporate interests
that have for years held mastery over
New Jersey politics.
IL Is this mastery that Everett Colby
and George Record are making bitter
Eight against. and as the result OF IL
Senator Dryden seems likely TO be
forced down and out Of the United states
Senate.
n was announced a short time ago
that Senator Dryden had asked 20 be
allowed to appear before the joint SEES
sion of the Legislature al Trenton for
the purpc Sc of explaining his position
and answering some of the arguments
put forward by his opponents against
his reelection.
Illness Prevents Appearance.
1t was arranged that he should De
given the hearing he desired Monday
nieht, February T. Ii is understood now
that IN view of Senator DTyden's i'll
ness there is no certainty as TO when he
qgHi appear before the Legislature.
Who will be elected as Senator from
New Jersey in the place OF senator Dry
den is a matter of much uncertainty.
TIE situation is extremely complicated.
and no one pretends 10 predict with
much accuracy the outcome. There are
eighty-One votes IN the joint session OF
the Legislature, forty-One votes being
necessary To "a choice of Senator. Al
present there is q complete deadlock
and il is possible the legislature Will
adjourn without electing anyone. In
case OF no election it is likely a Senator
will be selected next fall through di-
rect vote as "a new primary election law
is likely 10 be enacted this winter,
The Republicans control the joint ses-
siCn OF the Legislature, and have forty
four votes, leaving the Democrats with
thirtv-seven Senator Dryden has been
getting thirty-siX votes, within FIVE of
the necessary majority. He is unable,
/ however 20 get beyond this, and his op-
ponents say he is absolutely at the ell
max Of his strength and without pros
/ pect of getting the necessary additional
support TO insure his return 20 the Sem
/ ate.
Three Votes for Griggs.
! Three votes have been cast for John
/ W. Griggs, eX-Attorney General OF the
United States, and we'll known i'm
, Washington. Two votes have been cast
{ for MahIon Pitncy, who has served ON
{ the supreme court Of New Jersey and is
( a man of ability and prominence. Both
Cmsgs ana PitHey are strong factors in
the situation, and contrary to the as
I seTtions OF some Of Mr. Dryden S
{ friends. are active candidates.
Another prominent figure in the con
test IS Gov. +. G. Stokes. Governor
/ Stokes ran for the Senate in 1902. when
| Senator Dryden was elected. Stokes
/ vas beaten by a single vote lie wants
tie election Ss senator. and mas much
strength. but the constitution of New
Jersey prevents his being chosen 10 the
senate IN The term Tor wliah he is
/ elected governor
senator Dryden Is said by tile oppo-
sition in MS STATE 10 be- holding OF and
I keeping his forces as nearly intact as
possible. for The purpose of forcing the
i election % some one that will he salts
/ factory t. himself and the machine he
represents. Republican State Chairman
/ Frank D. Briggs is looked on favoTably
hy Nr. Dryden's friends. Fred Roebling
! whose interests are closely allied 20 III
I United States Steel Corporation. Is also
mentioned.
The opponents Of Dryden declare.
however, that it VIII be impossible TO