Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-09-16

Less than an hour before the man
who is as reasonably certain of being
the next governor of the State as his
friends were that he would be nomi-
mated appeared and spoke. there were
many delegates who opposed his nomi-
nation because they feared he was too
far removed from the people.
Because he was head of a great seat
of learning they opined he was of a
class unto himself one of the kind who
view affairs only through the eyes of a
caricatured pedagogue and not with
the breadth of view Of man Of the
world, a man of experiences in other
walks of life than that of a mere edu-
cation.
How this idea was dispelled is tersely
told in the remark of one of the dele
gates, who, in seconding the nonina-
ton of DR. Wilson said he only did Sc
because that was the sentiment OF
every delegate from the county but
himself.
This delegate was one of the first
to grasp the hand of the nominee at
the conclusion of his address.
Governor" he enthusiastically de-
clared, "if we had seen you here on
lilt PleilIOllI anu iCttiu you tain
before the voting began. there would
have been only one name mentioned
Wilson-and l believe you may count
on the vote of every man who sees
and hears you between now and cleo
tion day."
Converts the skeptics.
That was the general sentiment, even
the most skeptical before the conven-
ton expressing the opinion at it's close
that Dr. Wilson would be elected gov
ernor by the largest majority ever
given a Democratic gubernatorial can
didate in this State. All that was nee
essary, they argued, was to give the
people an opportunity to see and hear
the candidate, and that opportunity
will be afforded.
What happened to the Republican
party in Maine and is expected to oc-
cur not only here, hut in every State
from Maine to California, was vividly
brought before the convention by Con
gresham Eugene F. Kinkead during
lull in the convention proceedings
and by DR.. Wilson in his speech OF
acceptance.
The former while a poll of the vote
of Atlantic county was under way,
moved that a telegram of congratula-
tion be sent to Governor Plaisted,
of Maine, by the Democrats of New
Jersey in convention assembled to NOM
mate a man who will be the next Gov
ernor of New Jersey. This was agreed
to and Chairman John r. Hardin at
once ordered the telegram forwarded by
Secretary Devereux.
Near the close of his address DIR.
Wilson digressed to remark that Eve
have recently heard from Maine, and
ii may be we'll to remember Maine
during the campaign. The result has
given some New England senators
something to ponder over, and it will
extend to more" The sentiment was
well received. and it viii be remem-
bered during the contest.
There will be no delay in opening the
campaign. And once opened 1t will be
continued with a vigor that has not
been equaled since the campaign OF
1892 DR. Wilson is a tireless worker.
lie doesn't appear to realize what ia
tigue is ana attempted to make his
speech of acceptance brief only out Of
regard for his auditors.
might discuss" said DIR. Wilson near
the close of his address, 'but you are
tired, having been here from noon,
while am in fresh from the golf links.
and incidentally l am of a profession
that loves to talk, but today 1 will be
brief
go on, go on; we are ready to stay
all night to hear you" was shouted
from many sections of the hall and the
nominee did continue. His speech in
full follows:
"You have conferred ;pon me a very
great honor. accept the nomination
you have rendered me with the deepest
qualification that you should have
thought me worthy to lead the Demo-
Gratis of New Jersey In this stirring
time of opportunity Even more than
the great honor of your nomination 1
feel the deep responsibility 1t imposes
upon me; for responsibility is proper
toned to opportunity.
LAS you know did not seek this
nomination. 1t has come to me abso-