Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-08-15
WOMAN LEADER
in TuTTLEF|GHT
Mrs. Hartman N. Simmons of
Elizabeth to Work for Nom
Z ination of Commissioner

TRENTON, Aug. 15:-Mrs. Har-
riman N. Simmons, of Elizabeth,
formerly chairman of the Women's
Democratic State Committee, will be
the leader of the futile forces In
the ranks of the Democratic women
in the primary campaign for the
Democratic nomination for COVER
nor, according to announcement
from the futile campaign head
quarters in the Stacy-Trent Hotel
here today.
Mrs. simmons acceptance of this
post is regarded as a splendid en-
dorsement of the banking commits
~sioner's candidacy. She is thorough
ly familiar with the political situa-
tion in Nsw Jersey, having been the
first Of her sex to head the Womep's
Democratic State Committee after
equal suffrage was adopted. The
futile woman leader has also been
active In women's clubs in New Jer-
sey and through her various inter-
ests has a wide acquaintance
throughout the state.
In a statement issued here today
Mrs. Simmons explains her position
in the fight for the Democratic
party nomination for governor and
announces that her influence and
insight into state affairs and politics
Will be thrown toward Commission
err futile to whom she pays a high
tribute for independence and ability.
The statement is as follows:
II am very glad to take the leader
ship of the Democratic women of
the state who are interested in fur
thering the candidacy OF State Bank
Ing and Insurance Commissioner
William r. futile for the nomination
for governor and from now until the
last vote Is counted on the night of
the primary election II will be my
purpose to do everything in my pow
err to interest the women of our party
In the twenty-one counties to make
this man our nominee.
I'm taking this position I am in
huenced by the thought that the
Democratic party must put forward
in the coming election it's strongest
candidates. 1t must offer the voters
Of the state men eminently fitted
by education, training and political
experience for the offices they aspire
to I'LL. The office of governor is one
calling for administration by a
strong man. To my mind there Is
test than the banking commissioner.
He has the broad knowledge of the
problems to be met and solved in
New Jersey so necessary in a gov
ernor. His personal record is a
high one and he has the confidence
Of the public, irrespective of party
considerations.
1.-THE Democratic party has need
Or candidates who realize that the
tenets OF Democracy are national as
well A. local; leaders able to visual
Ire these issues and who understand
that the alteration of the Volstead
act ID but, one of many great ques-
lions vitality affecting all the people.
Before they vote in this primary
contest the Democratic women are
going to inquire into the qualifica-
to- Of the candidates and what Is
Involved in the primary campaign.
Mr.. Tuttle's splendid fight for the
nomination and his courage are CO.
Ing to make a marked impression
upon the women voters. They Will
nay tribute to his sturdy indepen-
dence in politics and on September
rs, will give him an endorsement so
big that it will stagger his oppon-
ents and help TO provide a great
candidate with which to defeat the
Republicans in November"