Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-19
STOKES
IN GOVERNORSH|P
RACE AS A DUTY
Republicans Logical Candidate
Formally Announces He Will
Enter Primaries.
WISHES OF PEOPLE HIS
ONLY INCENTIVE, HE SAYS
Calls Himself Receptive, Not
SeIf-Seeking"-Will Is
sue Statement.
TFrom a stan Corrcspondent.I


TRENTON, n. j.. Aug. 19.-Former
Governor Edward Casper Stokes, who
has been regarded as the logical
champion of the Republicans, and the
best vote-getter in the Republican
ranks today, is at last in the guber-
natoria. lists.
He entered today, when he an
nounced, after weeks of urging On he
part of his friends and advisers, that
he would be a candidate in the prl-
maries on the 23d of next month.
Civic duty, so Mr.. Stokes says IN
making public his decision, is MS
only motive. He describes himself as
q receptive, rather than a self-seeek-
ing candidate.
In no event, he asserts, will be enter
into any dispute or discussion with
anyone in regard to the merits of ius
candidacy. If he is nominated, how
ever, he promises to make the rest
fight he can for the principles ana
policies of his party
Mr.. Stokes will later issue a state
ment outlining the work of the party
on progressive measures.
This was what Mr.. Stokes said IN
announcing his candidacy today
Il have had large number of re-
quests in person. by letter, by petit
ton and bv resolution to become
candidate for the Republican nomina-
ton for Governor. I have decided to
ascertain how far these requests
represent real substantial public
sentiment on this question. and TO
that end l shall sumbit my name as
candidate for the nomination for
Governor to the Republican primaries
| in accordance with the laws of the
| State.
Attitude Well Understood.
NV attitude toward this honor
must bv this time be well under
stood. / have not sought it. | have
been Governor of this State. and for
me a second term awakens no per-
sonal ambitions. The only incentive
could have would be one of civic
duty. If the people think I can be
of service in this emergency I am
bound to consider their wishes. Those
wishes must first be expressed at the
primary.
"If the voters think some one else
can serve them better or as well,
shall be entirely content. II they
feel that / should be their candidate
and so express themselves at the
primary. l shall make the best fight
/ can for the principles and policies
of the party from the day of the
nomination to the day of election.
am subject to the party call, if the
call is made bv theArank and file.
"As l am, therefore. a receptive
and not a self-seeking candidate.
shall enter into no dispute or dis
cussions with anyone as to the merits
of nv candidacy. That question |
leave entirely to the people to decide.
Politics is not a game, but serious
| duty, involving responsibility and
| trust.
81 am not an enthusiast over the
modern custom that prevails of pro-
claiming nv platform to the world.
| The people should make the platform
themselves. The Geran law provides
| the time and place when they shall
do it through their accredited repre-
| sentatives
VIII Issue a Statement.
"I shall. however, in the near
| future issue a statement outlining the
work of the party on progressive
measures and declaring in general
what I think the attitude of the party
should be on progressive policies and
party organization. The voters have
a right to know what I think the
Republican party stands for and
what it ought to stand for, and
what I shall insist it must stand for
If l should be chosen to lead its
fortunes.
"This statement is meant in no
wise to interfere with the ambitions
of anv other candidate or candidates,
nor is it to be regarded as a
criticism of them If they prefer to
take active means to press their
claims. and If anv one of them should
win he will find in me loyal sup
| porter"