Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-12
Democratic Nominee Proves
Vote=Getter in Republican
Candidates Home City.
CORPORATIONS COME
IN FOR ATTENTION
Workingmen Hear Able EXPOSE
tion of Needs of People
of Whole State.
rFrom . STAFF Correspondent

PATERSON, Oct. 12.-Patefson, the
home city of Vivian M. Lewis. Republi-
can candidate for Governor. gave Or.
Woodrow Wilson, his Democratic OPP
ponent, a rousing reception when he
came to Passaic county last evening.
The Paterson Opera House, which easi-
ly seats 1000. was crowded almost to
the roof to hear the Democratic can
didate, who. without mincing words,
attacked graft. grafters. the board OF
guardians and Republican misrule gem
orally.
Paterson is essentially a city OF work
ingmen. and it WAS the working class
that made up the largest percentage OF
the vast and enthusiastic audience here.
There were, too, many Republicans in
the audience. especially those of pro-
gressive tendencies. Congressman
Charles N. Fowler. of Elizabeth, occu-
pied a front seat In the first row OF
the balcony and heard denounced-as
he himself has denounced them-Can-
nonism and Aldrichism. He seemed to
enjoy 1t. There was not single IN
terruption while Dr.. Wilson was speak
ing, except for frequent and fervent
applause, and there was not single
''Hurrah for Lewis" heard in any part
of the house.
Great Enthusiasm.
From the point of enthusiasm ana
interest 1t might be classed among the
very best meetings yet held. compar-
ing favorably with those in Newark
and Trenton. and Woodrow Wilson
knows today that he has the heartiest
support of the Democracy of Passaic.
While 1t is true one of her sons Is his
opponent, there Is every reason to feel
assured Passaic county will give VIII
son the full strength of the Democratic
vote, which will be supplemented by
hundreds of independent votes. Fort
had the narrow margin of 635 votes
three years ago. and Chairman of the
County Committee Thomas Flynn
thinks the Democrats are In splendid
condition for an aggressive fight this
fall
Congressmnn Hughes's Fight.
Then Congressman BILLY" Hughes is
making a dashing campaign for re-
election TO the lower House of Con-
gress Personally popular with his
constituents a hard and conscientious
worker, In complete sympathy with his
district Hughes will undoubtedly be
reelected. He will aid Wilson and Will
son will assist Hughes.
DIR. Mcbride. mayor of Paterson. who
called the meeting to order, said: THE
people of Paterson are vitality interest
ed In good government. The Demo-
cratic voters have every reason and
cause this year to rejoice In the man
who had been chosen to lead the Dem
ocratic forces.
EVERY fair-minded citizen of New
Jersey agrees that Woodrow Wilson is
the man of the hour. His reputation
is known to every one, and all con-
cede he will ably. honestly and honor
ably manage the affairs of New Jer-
sey, If the voters next month elevate
him to the executive chair"
When Woodrow Wilson arose he was
given reception that equalled any of
the ovations he has received during the
campaign, some of which have been
truly remarkable For fully five min
utes the cheers and applause contin-
ued 1t was an antiphonal in its char
acter first rolling down to the stage
from the packed galleries to be caught
. QR NY luOSC Oil LtiC PldLlOlill " NC tG-
turned to the body of the house.
Throughout the enthusiasm Mr. Will
son stood there. smiling his acknowl-
edgment of the remarkable tribute.
His Address Thoughtful.
Last nights meeting gave PaterSo-
mans and the voters of the entire
State the correct measure of Woodrow
Wilson. Despite the condemnatory cpl
thets that the Republican leaders have
chosen to use regarding him, Mr.. VIII
son made a thoughtful address, show
ing the voters of the State that they
have a peerless leader and an honorable
gentleman in the forefront of this bat
tie against Republican misrule and the
Republican political machine The
throng who heard him here saw and
heard a type of man and leader VINO
inspires, encourages and wins through
sheer force Of character.
In strongest language DIR. Wilson de-
clared the crowds which are filling halls
and theatres all over this State furnish
indisputable evidence that the people
are thoroughly aroused and vitalIy IN
terested in the cause of good govern
ment The voters are not coming out
to see men or hear personal political
fortunes discussed, but they are ter
ribly concerned to find out how the
State can rid itself of discredited po-
litical machine, which every year is
getting a firmer grip. on the affairs OF
this State.
1.-THE supreme need of our day is the
publication of politics" declared Wood
row Wilson, and the great throng
shouted back it's approval.e
We must rid cur political life of ma
chine organization and selfish control,
and make 1t impossible that the busi-
ness of political management should De
in the interest of special groups of
men and for special interests, rather
than for the welfare of the people, .
continued Mr.. Wilson, and again the
great audience shouted its approval.
The first burning question Mr.. VIII
son struck last night was that of graft
In political life. and he scored 1t most
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