Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-28
LOCAL POLITICS
CLOSEST TO ALL
National and State Issues Give
Way to Thoughts of Home
Problems.

Whatever the lure of politics. and it
has always remained an undefinable
something, and even in off seasons,
the betwiXt and between periods of
elections. it is never dormant, but al
ways will the-wisp- like leading fol-
lowers of parties and factions onward
to renewed struggles and activities.
Veteran political workers so ex-
planned the situation last night when
discussing present conditions in ma
tional and State affairs. They were
interested in doings at Trenton over
taxation measures, and surmised as
to whom would go this appoint
ment or that appointment to office
and why, talked about Panama tolls
and American ideas of dipping Old
Glory to any foreign prince or po-
tentate, on this or any question.
But let that all pass blurted out
dyed-in the-wool politician of the
Republican persuasion. who are
we going to have for sheriff." Who
are we going to have for mayor of
Newark? Who will be our next sur
rogate? What about our Congress
men and freeholders?
That seemed to let everything else
out. A Democrat present offered to
relieve all suspense as to the mayor
atty idea by saying that Jacob Hauss-
ling would be found working at the
same old stand, but was willing to let
other matters stand on debatable
ground, but would concede nothing
to the common foe on election day.
Thus everything resolves itself into
what is generally termed local propo-
sitions.
Newark will elect a mayor this fall.
a sheriff is to be chosen, likewise a
surrogate, State senator, three con-
gressmen, on whom the voters of
Essex county will pass Judgment,
twelve Assemblymen, and three menu
bers of the Board of Freeholders.
AS is invariably the case, the thrill
of battle will centre about the mayor
atty. And as usual there will be
little or no opposition to the re-
nomination of Mayor Haussling. His
clean public record, personality and
oft proved popularity, it IS conceded,
will guarantee his success at the
primaries. 1t is still uncertain
whether or not the Woodrow Wilson
League will present a primary candi-
date in opposition to Mayor Haussling.
Some are inclined to make a primary
fight. in compliance with Wood
row Wilson's contention that all party
disputes should be fought and settled
in the primaries, and that after the
primary conflict all party factions
should unite on the victor of the
primary battle Others are disposed
to take a different stand and fuse
with others to defeat the winning
primary candidate, if the winner
don't happen to be their Individual
preference. There are still others
among the Wilson Leaguers who
insist upon expressing a liking for
Haussling.
"They are all fond of him, why not
we?' is a question put squarely up to
those of the league who have mani
tested a disposition to flirt with the
Republicans and the Progressives on
the mayorality issue.
Republicans ON Still Hunt,
Republicans have been conducting
a persistent pursuit of candidate
capable of making a strong showing
against the Democratic Haussing,
but admit that prospects are not over
bright. Some availables have bluntly
refused to allow their names to be
used and just as frankly say:
Run against Haussling? Give US
something easier"
One probability, George w Jagle.
when spoken to on the likelihood of
his being a candidate for mayor,
laughed, raised his hand deprecating-
ly and said: Excuse mel" Charles
e. Hetzel, the roof paint man, has
been importuned to enter the race.
All sorts of assurances of support
have been given him. but Hetzels
answer to all has been:
81 can't see it, gentlemen"
Former Assemblyman and School
Commissioner August Miller declares
that he could suggest dandy Re-
publican candidate right off the reel