Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-09-19
In Interest of Harmony.


In Interest of Harmony.
Judge Wescott withdrew in the in
terst of harmony, as he formally de-
clared in a statement issued last
night. The action Of the Camden
county leader was the result of two
days of conference and deliberation
in which the following played an i'm
portant part: William G. McAdoo, of
New York; H. Josephus Daniels, Of
North Carolina, and Senator James
A. O'Gorman, of New York. The
matter was left in the hands of this
committe, of the Democratic Nation
al Committee, to determine upon a
definite course to pursue at the COM
ing primaries in New Jersey, Septem-
Der "a. The national committee
feared that the progressive Democra-
tic vote would have been divided be-
tween Judge Hughes and Judge
Wescott, if both continued. thus in
suring the success of Senator Smith
Name Stays on Ballot.
1t is too late to remove Judge
Wescott's name from the primary
ballots, but his formal statement to
the press, in which he announces his
intention of stepping down and out
in favor of the Paterson candidate,
viii undoubtedly cause his support
ers to take up the Hughes banners.
The Wescott demonstrations, which
were quite frequent in South Jersey,
will now become a thing of the past,
and, in their stead, the Hughes
''litos'' and ca0paign buttons will
be spread among the voters by Judge
Wescott and other South Jersey
leaders. Mr.. Wescott was the first
man mentioned for the senatorial
position, Immediately after he placed
the name Of Governor Wilson in
nomination at the Baltimore con-
vention.
Mr.. Scully Pleased.
There is one man who is happier,
perhaps, than any other leader in
terested in the senatorial fight, with
the possible exception of Mr. Hughes,
That man is Congressman Thomas j.
Scully, of South Amboy representing
the Third Congressional District. He
began the Hughes boom at Baltimore
where he and "Billy" were room
mates, and hasn't been a bit back
ward in advancing the cause of the
Paterson candidate since that time.
Congressman Scully was carrying
the solid vote in the third" around
in his vest-pOcket, for Hughes, which
was considered one of the biggest
assets of the Paterson congressman
resources. Mr.. Scully states that he
will not diminish his activities toI
Mr.. Hughes in the slightest degree
as he believes that all Woodrow viii
son Democrats should personally as
sure the downfall of Senator Smith
at next week S primaries.
Other Names on Ballot.
In addition to the names OF
Messrs. Hughes, Smith and Wescott
there will appear on the Democratic
ticket for the nomination of United
States senator the nam of Frank
l.. McDermit, of Newark, who is not
| considered as a possible winner by
either the Hughes or Smith forces
| Mr.. McDermit has certain leaning
! toward Mr. Smith, however, and II
would not surprise many if the New
ark aspirants come to an agreement
whereby Mr.. McDermit withdraw
from the race in favor of Senator
Smith. After the conferences las
night, but three men would talk;
| Mr.. McAdoo, who was authorized tC
give statement to the press, anC
the two senatorial asDirants, Messrs
Hughes and Wescott.
Mr.. McAdoo's Statement.
| Mr.. McAdoo made this statement
Upon my invitation Judge Wes
/ colt and Congressman Hughes enter
ed into conference with Senator
| IO'Gorman, Josephus Daniels anC
myself, representing the Nationa
Campaign Committee, about the sen
atorial situation in New Jersey.
Both gentlemen requested thi
committee to suggest whether o.
not, in the interest of the nationa
democracy, either of them should re
| tire from the senatorial race. |
was the unanimous opinion that one
of the gentlemen should Withdraw
and Judge Wescott determined tt
retire. Governor Wilson had NJ
| knowledge of these conferences
They resulted wholly from the init
ative of the National Campaign Com
mittee.
Judge Wescott," said Mr.. Nc
IAdoo, "is exceptionally well equipped
for public service and would mak'
an ideal senator. His voluntary re
tirement from the contest in New
Jersey is a signal proof of his deVo
ton to the candidacy of GoVerno
Wilson and his action will evoke tn
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