Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-24
V|EHMANN IS
OUT Of RACE
FOR SENATOR
NithdraWs as Candidate for
: Nomination After Confer
ence With Governor Fielder,
in Interest of Harmony.
FLORANCE AND QUINN. NOW
Leaders Predict That Before
Today's Outing is Ended
Quinn Will be Persuaded to
Run for Assembly Again.
FLORANCE AND QUINN. NOW


The race for the Democratic sena-
torial nomination narrowed down to
W. Edwin Florance, of New Bruins
wick, and Arthur A. Quinn, of this
city today, when the announcement
was made that George A. Viehmann
had withdrawn Predictions were
made that when the Democratic ex-
cursion had been concluded today one
man would have been settled upon.
Mr.. Florance appears to be the or
ganization's choice. Latest reports
claimed that Mr.. Quinn was deter
mined to maze the run, greatly de-
string to procure the position.
Just prior t. the holding of the
Democratic outing this morning, it
was predicted that complete slate
that there would be few contests at
the primaries after discussions had
been held. Just how far this would
apply in the senatorial race was not
made clear, but it was stated that
Mr.. Florance was the man picked for
the nomination. The race was left
with Mr.. Florance and Mr.. Quinn as
the only entries when George Vieh-
mann, of New Brunswick, withdrew
yesterday He stepped out for the
interest of harmony, Governor James
F. Fielder stated today, and the ex-
ecutive was Rseased by his unseltish-
ness
Both the governor and Democratic
leaders in the county are anxious
that there be no contest. Rather
than engage in party contest at the
priniNries, which the governor states
might have had a serious effect upon
the winner, whether it was Mr. Vteh-
mann or some other candidate, Mr..
Viehmann thought thai in the inter
est Of party harmony he should de-
cline
Governor Fielder notified former
Senator William e. Ramsay accord
ingIy today. His letter to the former
'Hddlesex senator follows:
aug. 23, 1915.
My dear Senator:
II am of course interested in the
election of state senators this fall,
and when George Viehmann called
on me today, was glad to get
further information from him con-
corning the situation in Middlesex
county. Callers at my Office from
time to time have told me of the
conditions there and knew our
party had excellent material from
which to choose some one for the
position you have filed SO we'll. l
was naturally interested in the pos
sibility of Viehmann being candi-
date, because know his capabilities
and also because we have been warm
friends for many years. 1t required
but short talk with him to find he
does not desire the Office and that
the suggestion of his candidacy
came not from him, but from friends
who urged him to permit the use of
his name at time when it seems
no candidate was seriously mention
ed He is as anxious as l for party
success in your county and rather
than engage In a primary contest,
which might have a serious effect
upon the winner (whether it should
prove to be Viehmann or some other
candidate), he stated he thought
that in the interest of party hary
mony he should decline the further
use Of his name. / think his atti-
ture highly commendable and unset
fish and / agree with him that his
withdrawal as candidate is right
l am advising you of this because l
know your interest in the election
for your successor. This letter is
not personal and you may use its
contents, if you wish.
II go to Boston tonight for the
conference of governors and will not
return until Saturday I shall be
glad to see you at the state house
on the 31st instant.
with personal regards, l am
JAMES F. FIELDER
Juting Late in Starting.
The Democratic outing today was
late in getting started. 1t was not
until IL o'clock that the steamer
Albion left this city. The boat was
well filled when 1t stopped at the
steamboat dock, it having stopped at
Sayreville and South Amboy since
leaving New Brunswick. The local
men, about ESQ of them, soon were
aboard and the boat started ON its
way to Roosevelt, where 1t will
make its last stop on the way to
Feltman's, Coney Island, where a
clambake and general rally will
take place There were about 1000
hackers Of the Democratic party on
board and large number are ex-
pected to board at Roosevelt. Dane
Ing could be enjoyed to the strains
of G. Howard Smiths band, which
Is depended upon to keep things
xoing." 1t is expected the sail will
last three hours, after which the
landing will be made and the big
feast take place. There Is great
rivalry between the Republican and
Dem ocratic parties. the former hav-
ing their annual outing tomorrow to
the same place, and each is trying to