Bridgeton pioneer., 1913-08-28
State Editorial Views of New
Jersey Papers.
PRAISE THE CANDIDATE
Comment of Editors Upon SIokss
Candidacy Is Highly Fiatter-
ing to Cumberland Man.
Mr.. Stokes a Candidate


The plain and simple declaration of
Edward c. Stokes that he is candi-
date for the Republican, nomination
for Governor of New Jersey has been
issued with full realization of all
that such candidacy implies. Ex-
Governor Stokes is unselfish in seek
ing the nomination. That which this
office yields in honor and preference,
he has received, and another term
would require labor which would be
only slightly rewarded under the best
of conditions. Nor would an unsuc-
cessful candidacy yield him glory or
gratitude There is little given the
loser in politics and small are the
thanks for self-sacrifice. 1t may be
said, therefore, that Mr.. Stokes is
making the contest for nomination
and election, with worthy purpose At
present, he merely puts himself in
the hands of his friends.
There are other good men in the
field. One of them is Senator Pierce,
of Union County. who is best known
as the earnest advocate of abolishing
railroad grade crossings, but who is
by no means a one-sided man, and
whose definite program of political re-
form mArits the attention of all, as it
has gained the approval of many. He
would satisfy the public sentiment Of
the hour, and not alarm those who
think that something which looks fur
ther than tn ehour or the day is
needed. Other men of force and un-
| derstanding have been named Indeed,
| the campaign is on sure footing SO
far, in all directions. except, perhaps,
the candidacy of Mr. Osborne, the
| Progressive" aspirant, whose views
are not American, in the opinion of
many.
| The issue, as presented by Mr..
Stokes, is the nomination of a Repub-
lican candidate who will appeal to all
the voters of the State by his fitness
for the Governorship. There are three
parties, but there is remarkable inde-
pendence in all three. man who
could command the confidence, the re-
spect. the regard of the Independent
vote Of New Jersey. and who also
could escape the prejudices aroused by
L hnf 10 hA nIA f<I
hands down. Mr.. Stokes has exper-
ience, he is liked, he has shown SYM
pathy with those who have objected
to the old rule, he has no revenges,
and he looks forward, while he does
not forget the past. That he repre-
sents the wishes of many who want
to see New Jersey put where a two
party system will restore government
by the majority, is sufficiently shown
by his declarations, and by the re-
ception accorded them.
There should be only two parties in
New Jersey, and it is quite practicable
to have them both so reformed, Sc
broadly managed, so hospitable OF
ideas and ideals, that there need be
no complaint for any just cause. The
old order has changed, and old con-
troll must cease. But has not the pro-
cess OF publication reached the point
where men who go to the polls may
say, Il prefer this man, rather thar
his opponent, or reasons which ap-
peal to me, but l am satisfied IL the
majority is against me. since know
the other man is good, and woult
serve the State well and truly?" Lee
us have an election this year; not 8
protest against monopoly or some
thing.
| Mr.. Stokes is candidate upon tn.
| sound platform of merit and apprecia
ton of the public needs and desires
Newark Sunday Call.