The star and Newark advertiser., 1908-08-06
RAYMOND IS OUT
WITH STATEMENT
OF HIS POLICIES
His Platform Opposes Repeal of
Recently Enacted Excise
Laws.
WOULD VOTE AGAINST
ANY LOCAL OPTION BILL
Says He Brings to Aid of Cam
paign, Directly or Indirectly,
No Large Wealth.

First Assistant Prosecutor Thomas L.
Raymond, who is in the fight to the
finish against Everett Colby in the Re-
publican nomination for State Senator,
has sounded his slogan. In a state
ment issued today he succinctly states
his position in these words:
Since the enactment of the law pro-
viding for the nomination of State
Senators by direct primary the voters
are entitled to a statement of the views
of candidate for that office, which, in
its form, shall be the equivalent of the
old party platform.
1T seems to me that such a declara-
tion should have for its object the ex-
preston of the general views of his
party, rather than his own personal
views on minor and unimportant SUBJ
jects, which eventually must be left to
the exercise of his judgment, free from
improper control, or from any desire on
his part to secure personal advance
ment.
1.-THE system of party government
has become firmly imbedded in our
governmental system, and 1t is only by
cooperation with his party and his
party's representatives in the Iegisla-
ture that any efficient or useful work
can be done by a legislative repre-
sentative.
II am In favor of an open primary
in accordance with the intention of the
law, and believe that every candidate
seeking a nomination by his party
should be given the opportunity of pre-
senting himself to the people as such
candidate. l feel 1t to be the duty,
however, of everyone participating in
the Republican primaries to Loyalty
support the ticket on election day, and
that there is an implied agreement on
the part of all candidates for a party
nomination to do this.
His Views on Excise.
The last State platform of the Re-
publican party, to which have already
subscribed, deals with the recent excise
legislation. This legislation was in
tended and considered adequate to rem
edy abuses incidental to the sale of
liquors. Until experience shall demon
strate the need of further legislation I
am opposed to the repeal or substantial
amendment of this law Consequently,
/ am opposed to local or State prohibit
tion. in whatever guise. and l would
vote against any so-called local option
bill which provides for the submission
of the question of prohibition at stated
elections.
II shall favor the enactment of a law
providing for a commission with ample
jurisdiction and powers to enable it to
regulate public utility corporations,
effectively and authoritatively. If. to
accomplish this end, 1t shall be neces-
sary to vest in such commission the
power to regulate rates and charges, l
shall favor the delegation of such power,
subject, however. to review by the
courts to safeguard property rights and
interests.
"The next election by the Legislature
of United States Senator will occur
in the year 1911. 1t Is impossible at this
time to know who the candidates for
that Office will then be. l have not
pledged myself to the support of any
candidate and 1 shall vote for the can
didate who shall be the choice of the
majority of my party in Essex county,
however such choice may be expressed.
"It is unnecessary to, state that be-
lieve in the full enforcement of the law.
Unbackcd by Wealth.
IT have received no promise of cam
paiRn contributions from any person or
corporation, and up to this time nave
received no contributions. l bring 10
the aid of my campaign no large Nealth,
either directly or indirectly, and l shali
accept no contributors from corpora
tions or individuals who, in the emu,
might profit from any legislative action
OF mine.
III nominated and elected I promise
the people of Essex county that | shan
enter upon the performance of my du-
ties absolutely free from obligation TO
advance any special interests, and that
my sole endeavor shall be to serve
all the people of this county, regardless
of party or faction.
From now until the primary election
shall endeavor to meet rs many OF
the voters of this county as possible.
do not feel that It Is necessary that
my campaign be carried on in con1unc-
ton with that OF any other candidate
for the senatorship, and l shall conduct
mine in such way as | think proper.
l shall always be pleased to interview
voters at my headquarters. in the Law
yers' Building, Newark.