The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-24

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to break the pledges Of the Republican,
party for the revision of the tariff
downward. 1t is. therefore, of the ut
most Importance to special privilege 10
maintain the existing system : for the
nomination of congressman.
The Governors Power.
1.-THE governor, under the constitu.
ton. participates in legislation by his
veto power. He has the authority, and
it is his duty to report annually to the
Legislature, and, therefore, ne has the
ability to initiate legislation. He also
appoints all of the principal State Of
ficers and members of the judiciary. In
New Jersey the governor has more
power than th@ governor of any other
State has in his State. Therefore il
the ~gubernatorial chair is occupied by
a person who owes his nomination and
election absolutely to the people and
not his appointment to the BOSS the
people will ave the control of a vast
power which Is the only means to
secure progressive reforms.
These bills were Republican meas
ures. TIL last State convention in
dorsed improvements in the primary
system, and it's candidate favored the
extension of the direct primary, and the
governor recommended the adoption of
the principle of the bills. "A commission
was appointed, consisting of Edward
C. Stokes, Chandler w. Riker n Coll
onel Nelson Y. DUNCAN. who unani-
mously recommended the adoption of u
revision of the nominations law con-
tanning these principles.
t''These bills were introduced on the
first night of the session in January,
but were net reported by the commit
tee until March 2, 1909, when they were
presented to the House by an adverse
report. Mr.. Clark, of Essex county,
was the chairman of the committee and
voted adversely. Clark was a trim
mer." In ordinary conversation he
showed some inclination to progressive
measures. He, was supported by Mr..
Dalrymple, the boss of Essex county,
for nomination. When it came to ac-
ton. however, Mr.. Clark was usual
found against important measures.
Ward, of Bergen county, was MONT.
mated by the influence of Senator Ed
mund w. Wakelee, the astut sena-
tor, who is chairman of the committee
on railroads a n canals of the Senate
Vcorhis, of Middlesex county was
nominated by "Dory' Strong. They ali
voted adversely to the bill. Otto. of
Hudson county, a progressive Repub-
fcan. and Baker, a Democrat, voted
to report the bill fayorably.
"a CIark's Suggestion.
"Mr. Hites moved that. moi with
standing the adverse report, the bills
be advanced to second reading. Mr..
Clark then leaned over to Mr.. Miller,
of Essex county. and said to him:
Move to lay the motion on the table
Miller made the motion, and the con-
sideration of 1t was laid on the table.
next day the motion was taken
the table ard passed. The bills
were held by the speaker from March 2
until April IA, the day before the close
Of the session, and then allowed to
come before the House for discussion.
The bills were advanced to third read
Ing and defeated. Messrs Bowden and
Brooks, of Essex county. voted against
hem and Messrs. Martin, Hines, Ford
and Colgate voted for them.
1.-THE vote on the extension of the
direct primary to congressman was as
Ayes-Clark (notwithstanding
MS previous efforts to suppress the bill
and advice to Miller. he was unwillingI
% make a bad public record), Colgate,
Ford, Hines, Martin, Smith. Noes
3owden, Brooks, Miller, Roberts. Vote
m the extension of the direct primary
o Governor: Ayes-Colgate, Ford,
Hines, Martin, Smith. Noes-Bowden,
Clark (willing to face public
ensure after talking to Dalrymple and
Flavell between the two votes In the
room adjoining the Assem-
.iy), Miller, Roberts, Young"