Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-22
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III CANDIDATES

Next TO the Presidency, the highest ONCE III ne IL VI N0 P"PN
is that of United States senator. This probably Is because ons W.
mon fro7n each state can be elected. TO be one of two chosen ot OF
the whole state of New Jersey is, indeed, no slight DISTINCTION
There re two candidates to be elected to the United states sen
ae this wear. one to fill out the unexpred term of Tn lae Ia
t,cbes and the other for the full term of six years to begin next year.
David Baird, a Republican, is now filling the vacancy caused y '0
death of Senator Hughes, having been appointed by Governor Euee
until an election could be held. As there are only a e more mo"" rs
auuo in tbio canacitv VIC see NJ reason why Senator Baird should
not continue to occupy the seat. To Gust Senator Bard N put d
new man in his place for just a few months would be pohucs pure
and simple. Nothing would be gained by electing Charles U oonnor
Hennessy. the Democratic opponent of Senator Baird excepting to
crafty personal ambition.
For tho long term for United States senator Walter Z. Edge, now
governor is the Republican candidate. He is opposed by George M
IaMonte on the Democratic ticket. Governor Edge has given the
people of this state a businesslike administration. tie has a wonder
full record for achievement. At the same time the governor ma eel
a consistent advocate of the war to the fullest extent OF the ma
ton $ resources, doing everything within his power to Keep Ne"
Jersey in the front ranks in backing the administration. Governor
Edge, who has been tried by experience, also is just the type Il man
the nation needs for the great work of REIMBURSEMENT after n war
While not a reformer in the sense that the term is commonly under
stood, he is progressive and thoroughly awake to new conditions ana
the signs of the times.
When it comes to the selection of a congressman from the third
district, the Republicans have left the voters no choice but to re-elect
Thomas j. Scully, the Democratic candidate, for another term Mr.
sennv is opposed by Robert Carson, on the Republican ticket. Mr.
Carson was the Republican candidate two years ago and did every
thing within his power to obtain a seat in congress in spite OF the
most scandalous frauds that have ever been exposed in this state. Mr.
Carson represents a regime that has passed and we do not believe the
people of the third district want to return to it
On the other hand, Mr.. Scury has been all that one could expect
Of a congressman. His record at Washington is above reproach. He
has not hestated to differ with his party leaders in congress which
his own conscience told him that they were wrong. The result is, we
find Mr.. ScuLy on the honor roll of the National Security League
having voted right o every On of the questions that the league has
applied as the acid test for loyalty and patriotism.
Just at present Mr.. Seuny is engaged in important work IN adj
l1s1ng affairs OF This section due to the recent explosion. The ener-
geic manner in which he took up the peoples cause Immediately
after that catastrophe shows that he is a man to be counted on In
time of need. While there Ire broad issues that may be considered in
some districts, such as the ousting of Ktchin, Dent and others from
the important positions that they hold in congress under Democratic
control, for the people of the third district of New Jersey, there is
Just one issue and that is whether they will turn down a man who
has made good in the past and who is now engaged in important work
for his constituents.
district will honor a worthy man and will honor themselves by re-
eIecting Mr.. Scully to congress for another term.
For the state legislature, Thomas Brown, of this city, Democrat,
is opposing James A. Edgar, Republican, of Highland Park, in the
senatorial race. For Assembly, the Democrats have nominated An
drew j. Wight, of this city, Fred W. Devoe, of Midtown, and John
p. Kirkpatrick, of New Brunswick. Running against them on the
Republican ticket are Lloyd P. Johnson, of this city, Arthur Appleby,
of Old Bridge, and Charles Tindell, of New Brunswick.
Taken a s a whole, the Democrats have put up the stronger ticket.
Thomas Brown, an Amboyan in every sense of the word, naturally
appeals to the people hereabouts. He has risen from the ranks and
has proven himself a capable man. All three of the Democratic AS
sembly candidates are absolutely to be relied upon; men who would
reject credit upon the county in the state capitol.
For Freebooter, there is no question about the necessity of elect
ing Chris Jorgensen, one of the Democratic candidates, who halls
from Perth Amboy. The Republicans in the other parts of the county
saw fit to deprive Perth Amboy of any representation on their ticket
as far as freebooter is concerned. 1t was rather a aw deal and
leaves Perth Amboy no alternative but to vote for the Democratic
candidates in order that this city, which pays one-third of the county
tax, may have representation on the board that has the spending of
the money.
AS for the city ticket, with Mayor TenBroeck a candidate for re-
election W. cannot conceive of any other outcome but an over
whelming majority for him. He has carried enormous burdens dur
ing his term of Office and we have yet to hear a genuine complaint
against the way he has handled the intricate problems that have con-
tinually confronted him. He has proven his worth during the re-
cent catastrophe and has stood by the city and its people in a most
loyal and capable manner. If ever a man deserved an endorsement
at the polls by the people whom he has served it is Mayor TenBroeck.
We are sure that Perth Amboy can be relied upon to give him the
vote of confidence that he has 81 we'll earned.
With the recorder and aldermen it is easy enough for the people
to choose. All candidates are well known. We do not believe any
thing is to be accomplished BY a change from the present regime