Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-17

est at this point. If the people
could only choose men who would
go to Trenton with the single object
in view of accomplishing the great
est good for the greatest number.
Do that aioneT, regardless of ali con-
sequences. what an ideal state we
would have.
The trouble Is SO many Legislators
go to Trenton Intending to do what
they believe is right, but when these
bills for the public good are intro
duced so many side issues are
brought In whereby 1t is pointed out
that the passage OF this or that
measure will injure the party, or
will ruin some influential mans
business or win bring discredit upon
others, that the legislator is inclined
to overlook his duty for the common
good and legisIate fir the benefit Of
individuals or corporations who are
directly concerned. The legislator
Is told that 1t will make little diff
ference to the state whether or not
such bills are passed, yet Ii they
should become a law 1t would mean
the ~ruination of certain men or cor
porations. Under such an argument
many well meaning Legislators are
lead astray from their duty to the
people and allow abuses to exist.
AS a partial remedy to this the
government dwells next upon the
direct primary, urging the election
of all elective candidates by the peo-
pie direct. He points to the state
of Oregon as a model In this respect.
declaring that In that commonwealth
the government has been brought
back to the people and Is protected
from the control OF the representa-
tives of selfish and special interest.
But In order that the people may
profit by the direct primary, the
governor urges ballot reform and
corrupt practices. Here again he
points to the state OF Oregon, as a
guide. He says we have Jagged be-
hind eour sister states in this i'm
portant matter, and should make
haste to avail ourselves of their K
ample and their experience"
AS q final point the governor re-
'ers to the high cost of living and
lays that New Jersey can play an
important part in adjusting the price
i food stufs by legislation, regulat-
ng the large cold-storage ware
fasaa-irI Hndsnncnzsptx Thegov-
-aainsregard will In
crest everyone. There ID no doubt
hat this ia a great evil and that
here Is ON secret agency at work
prevent the state from giving
proper attention to this matter.
The governor closes his admirable
address with words that should be
to memory by every pub
iic Official and il might be repeated
In unison at the opening OF every
OF the legislature. He says.
I'VE are servants of the people.
Of the whole people. Their interest
should be our constant study. We
should pursue 1t without fear or
favor. Our reward will be greater
than that to be obtained In any
other service; the satisfaction Of
furthering large ends, large pur-
poses, of being an intimate part of
that slow but constant and ever
hopeful force Of liberty and of EN-
lightenment that is lifting mankind
from age to age to new levels of
progress and achievement, and Of
having been something greater than
successful men. For we shall have
been instruments OF humanity, men
whose thought was not for them
selves, but for the true and lasting
comfort and happiness OF men every
where. 1t is not the foolish ardor of
too sanguine or too radical reform
that I urge upon you, but merely
the task that are evident and press
Ing, the things we have knowledge
and guidance enough to do; and to
do with confidence and energy"
With his program thus clearly
outlined the governor starts upon
his administration under the most
auspieious circumstances. He has
the p~eople-back of him. They have
every confidence in him and stands
ready to give their support In bring
ing to pass these things which he
has so clearly set forth in his in
augural address. The legislator
who refuses to stand with the gov
ernor in bringing about these things