New-York tribune., 1874-01-15
POLITICAL MISCELLANY.
TVIII IIAII MIl0N tI4I4N' 7.
IEKNGIH or TIE LICENSE PAl:rY IN 1HE MAsSA-
CHUSErTs LEGISLATURE.

STRENGTH or TIE LICENSE PA.TY IN 1HE MASSA-
CHUsETTs LEGISLATURE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TEIBUNEl
BoSTov. Jan. 1.-THE Prohibitionists had
unpleasant proof to-day OF the character OF the Legs
lature that is 10 make laws this winter day two
ago one Of the Democratic senator, introduced order
on the cxpedicncy Of amending repeating the State
Police oct. This was duly referred TO the
| Standing Committee the Liquor law. which
has been made up. IT is understood, IN accordance
with the Governors wishes. with majority OF strict
prohibtousts. When the order came up IN the House
! today for reference, Mr.. Fitzgerald, Democratic
member from Boston. moved its reference to joint
special committee. This objected 10. and the Yeas
and NAYS ordered and the motion 10 refer 20 the
STANDING Committee onthc Liquor law was defeated by
vote Of 10 ~ Mr. FItzgedrds order wathcn adopted
aud his motion The House took up the Senate bill 10
repeal the state Police act, and non-concurrcd III it.
reference the Committee the Liquor Law. SuDsc
quently The petition Of the Massachusetts Temperance
Alliance PRAYING for the removal OF the control of the
police of Boston from the hands OF the Mayor and
Aldermen and the establishment OF metropolitan
police, presented, with . motion that 1t
be referred 10 the Committee on the Liquor Law.
The motion was defeated. and motion Of Mr. Fiiz-
gerald the petition was referred 10 the new Special
Committee. THIS development OF strength was quc ~
unexpected bl the license men rs hy the Prohibition
lists The express no fears of thcir ability
to carry license law. tn probahe iha caucus vii!
soon be called 10 discuss measure 10 ne presented
The TEXAS TROUBLES.
AUSTIN, Jan. 14.-Committecs were appointed
TO-DAY by both Houses of the Legislature take into
consideration the answer Of taC Governor 10 the joint
Committee of the and House. and report as early
as practicable what action is proper and Decessar! to he
taken by the Legislature. Mr. Epperson from the Con-
mttee TO wall upon the secretary OF state presented
DrrARrMrSI OF SrrE,
ACsIiN. ILNAs, Jan Il.
| To Measrs. L. y. EPPEEsos, II F. O'NEAL" amt j. 81.
IApV
GLNTLEMEN: In response 10 your demand for the re-
turns OF the election beld III DectMnei, i" noneIno,'
Lieutenant GOvernor. and COnsututonal Anrndm MS,
have 10 reply. that such returns are Ia my ccc bul
believe II 10 e nv duty 40 refuse 10 report
TO deliver them the BODY you represent, un'ii the La
ecutiyeo OF the sate has recognized YOU as the to'r
| teenth Legislature. Respectfully, 49,
JAS. r. NEwCOMB. Secretary of state.
SENATOR THURMAN RR-ELECTED.
CoLUMBU., Ohio, JAM 14.--BOth Houses IN
oihl session to-day reelected the Hon. Allen e. Thur
| man TO ne United states Senate.
THE WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.
MADISON Jan. 14.1he Wisconsin Leglsla-
ture met to-day The Senate was organized by the Re
publicans, who had majority Of one. The Assembly
was organized by the Reiormers, who had lS majority
| Gabriel Bonck Of Oshkosh elected Speaker GOV
| Tayor'- message will be- delivered Tomorrow IL l.
reported be long document largely devoted 10 state
affairs - - ~
| ST. LOUIS, Jan. IA special from Topeka,
| Kansas 10 The Democrat says:
In the Senatorial contest Osborn seems 10 have inc
nsoe track his friends claiming 40 votes the first
ballot Phillips probably being the next in strength
Representative Rogers Of Neosho COUNTY was arrested
To-day on charge OF perjury. II being alleged that he
swOre falsely in order 10 effect an Organization IN DIS
county.
| THK GEORGIA LEGIsIaTuBE.
| ATLANTA Jan. 14.-The Legislature met here
to-day The Governor, his Message speaks cheerfuy
| OF the condition of the AFFAIRS of the state. The
| total public debt Is $s.OO000. He recon-
| mends the establishment OF Department
| Of Agriculture for the state The estimated
value Of taxable property is s2OOOO0oO resolution
was introduced IN the Senate depOrng the action OF
the Georgia Representatives In Congress on the salary
grab and approving the acton OF Congress Yesterday IN
| The OF the law Of lsbG.