The New York herald., 1922-12-13
SILZER OUTLINES
/ PARTY'S POLICIES
Conference of Democratic
! Leaders Assures Ac-
{ ton.
FOR FIVE CENT FARES
Changes in Prohibition, Road
Bond Law and Price Fix
ers Discussed.
Special Dtspatch to THE New YorK Hna4lr

Special Dispatch to THE New YoRK HERALp
TRH TON, n. j.. Dec. 12.-Iolicies oil
the n Democratic administration in
New Jersey beginning with the inaugu-
ration of Gov. Elect Silzer five weeks
hence, were considered here to-day at a
conference attended by Mr.. Silzer the
sixteen Democrats in the House and
the four Democrats in the Senate. Ordi
narlly such a conference by the minority
Ipembers in the Legislature would not
be regarded as important, but In con-
junction with the incoming Chief Execu-
tive, clothed with the power Of appoint
ment ana consequent influence in shap-
ing legislation, to-day's deliberations as
sumed a different aspect.
Mr.. Silzer served notice at the out
set that he believes the people OF New
Jersey want change In the present
road management, and suggested that
this take thetforn OF reducing the State
Highway Commission from eight to
three members- Necessarily this will in
volve the ousting' of the present High
way Commission appointed by Gov. Ed
wards. AS the Republican majority Is
favorably disposed to a change In the
Highway board. a. shakeup in that body
is imminent.
If the Democratic administration can
reach an ,amicable agreement with the
Republican majority each party VIII
have a voice lin naming the commits
sion, which will be charged with the ex-
penditure Of the S40,000.000 road BOND
issue authorized at the last election. ~
not the Republicans will probably re
organize the department in such man
ner as to provide for legislative, rather
than executive, appointments.
Highways Are Issue.
Led by Mr.. Silzer the conference to-.
day also considered the feasibility OF
suspending the operating OF the new
road bond issue law, or, failing to ac-
complish that. OF placing limitation on
the powers Of the new commission CON
templated, Mr. Silzer reiterated his
view that paving interests. were behind
,he road bond bill and expressed the
belief that every precaution should pc
taken to prevent graft or extravaganza
in the administration of the law Per
sonally Mr.. Silzer has not been iavor
ahiv Impressed with the dssirability OF
a his, bond issue as means OF COM
pletinS the State highway system.
The Democrats will also seek enact
nent of a law compelling open specinca-
,;ans fer road work and will advocate
permanent repeal Of the reimbursen'ent
act, suspended by the last LEGISLATURE
for one yeaB under which counties nave
been permitted to build parts OF the
state highway system, subject 70 supse-
ouent reimbursement from State funds
: Prohibition enforcement came ~ tor
a fair share OF discussion by, the con-
;nf,- -xxyaG
Mr. Silzer said. however, that the con-
ference had agreed to live up to the
promises of the Democratic platform
pIcdging a restoration OF liberties OF the
people, which, translated more specih-
cally from the Democratic viewpoint,
means the legalizipg OF beer and light
wines. Measures to reduce the burden
OF local taxation were considered tcnta-
lively.
Bill for SicIscl Fares.
II was definitely decided to draft a
bill providing for ; cent trolley fares,
advocated by Mr.. Silzcr during his cam
paign,
The Democrats will also seek to resur-
rect QUO of the so-called seven sisters,
a series of anti-corporation legislation
enacted during the term OF former
President Wilson as Governor. The act
sought to be revived is that prohibiting
combinations to fix or control prices, and
is aimed particularly at coal dealers.
William George of Jersey City was
selected as minority leader in the House
and Henry Gaede of Jersey City as the
minority candidate for Speaker. 4.
While the Democratic conference was
in progress the Republican Senate steer
ing committee. met TO apportion legisla-
tive patronage between tho seventeen
counties represented 10y Republicans
Senator Wallworth OF Camden, ma.
jority choice for President of the SEN
ate. announced to-day the Senate men,
bers of the inaugural committee as fol-
lows: Senator's Blackwell OF Mercer.
chairman; Mathis of Ocean, Agans oil
Huntcrdon. Simpson OF Hudson and
richards of Atlantic.