The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-03-25
Speaker Mcclure Contends
for His Rights.
"a UNITED AND HAPPY FAMILY -
Interviews with Canal Contractors and Men,
bers Of "The Ring"
THE INVESTIGATION IDEA VERY POPULAR.
Advent OF Attorney General Pratt
at Albany.

at Albany.
FEARS AND FOREBODINGS.
ALBANY, March "a, 1875.
The arrival Of Attorney General Pratt in Albany
tonight has given rise to considerable specula-
tion. The bombshell against the Canal Ring
having exploded, and It's effects being apparent
among 8 host OF politicians and officials, people
naturally inquire as 10 the next move on the chess
board. Nothing Is talked OF IN Albany but the
enect OF Governor TiIden's attack upon the Canal
Ring. Discussion as to fraud and raids upon
she Treasury occupy almost the entire time OF our
Legislators. To night the nails OF the Deavan House
and other hotels are ed win hosts OF politicians
In earnest conversation on the situation. the
Capitol building to-day was entirely occupied In q
consideration Of fraud and punishment OF officials.
The Executive Chamber was filled wish friends OF
sne Governor, who talked on fraud.
To-morrow's business must develop similar
train OF interesting study. Attorney Gem
eral Pratt having arrived suddenly, in.
ferences are drawn that legal ste.s will
Immediately be taken against members Of
the ring. Crder the civil remedy bills
Just passed through the Legislature wide latl.
tude and powers are given Tor the prosecution
d IueSe BulIS. Wnefe Tue HrSt OlOW VIII Iall HaS
not yet been developed. orders OF arrest and
attachments against property may DO issued az
primary movements. Governor Tildens message
points to the concurrence OF State officials in
these alleged robberies. Many hold places at pres
ent whose duties nave brought them into close
connection with canal interests. Among them are
sne State Engineer. the Canal Board. the Canal
Commissi Oncrs. division engineers and superin-
tendents on the lines OF the canals. They belong
to both the republican ana democratic parties.
4 prominent member Of the Canal Ring remarked
tonight, There IL one ofllcial, and II ne has
peached on we Will 60 for him." Those words
indicate that fears are Entertained as 70 tho work
ings OF an iniormer.
The tournament in the Senate ond Assembly on
the Governors Message in relation TO the canal
frauds commenced to-day, 0nd the -Kilkenny cat''
6ght predicted by some did not take place. A re.
markable unanimity OF sentiment was expressed.
All agreed on the material point that II frauds had
been committed speedy investigation and conse-
quent punishment must be the result
TONE OF TIE DEBATE.
Throughout the debate there was great respect
exhibited toward the Governor and mis- views.
NOBODY, either democrat or republican, seemed
30 enter upon that dangerous experiment. OF i'm
pugning his motives. Distant hints on this point
were thrown our in the able speech made BY
Speaker MCGUIRE. but nothing OF directly definite
character stated.
OPENING THE BALI.
AZ nalfpaSt eleven O'Clock. after the transaction
Sf some routine business, MT. Faulkner, OF Lv.
lngstone, offered his resolution lor the appoint
ment OF an investigating committee OF eve to
report WITHIN thirty days. Then Mr.. Davis handed
up his substitute. naming the committee, and
directing the Attorney General 70 commence pro.
ceedines Immediately against those who may b
implicated in the frauds.
THE PRERo0ATIvRs OF srxAKIR INQUIRE.
That part OF the substitute offered BY Mr.. Davis
IN which ne proposed that the House should name
the committee instead OF Speaker MCGUIRE cans ed
an exhibition OF considerable feeling. Mr.. 7. @.
Campbell ono OF the gentlemen named TO act on
the investigation, energeticaily objected, and
laid that ne mad every confidence In the presiding
Mr.. Alvofd here made short speech in advo.
cai or Contractor. II guilty should meet S'' with
swift punishment. Alter some parlia mentary
EErangiing the House then resolved Itself into
message and resolutions with Mr. I. J. Campbell,
Or New YORK, in the chair.
SPEAKER INQUIRE
nrst took tae moor. His speech was full OF exhor.
taton as to the necessity OF speedy examination
against Canal Commissioners, the Canal Board
and con tractors. Hc laid particular stress upon
with Sgantc iSsse Year after year BY ahca
they nave controlled the politics OF the STATE. II
tns frauds mad been committed be wanted me
Offenders brought TO speedy justice. II the
charges had been brought Tor malicious
and personal purposes let them FIND 1t out. Let
Them examine carefully into the evidence. He
1.-THE Speaker wanted thorough investigation,
not an investigation IN the name or for the oeneds
Of any Clique or Individual. t had been reported
70 him by some rlends OF the Governor that the
gentleman did not want an inquiry. de would
credited this report Mr.. Mcclure then called a.
tenrion TO statement made by Mr. Davis that no
ee SH na az w SsGan true ;n but
conversation In which the subject came up oc-
CURED N private. and ought not 70 have been re.
Governors house caucus was probably held,
when one or two gentlemen named this investigat-
ing committee. lie was not AFRAID TO speak out
tho sentiments OF his heart upon oil questions. lie
could not be classed in the category OF sneak.
enough TO enter his protest against any and every
project which did not meet With his views Of
nation OF mis- rulings on tine day Governor rillsn's
Message was sent In rs discussed IN the New YORK
thai paper on those points as false From the tone
OF Mr.. McGulre'a speech at this ume ne evidently
meant 10 convey the impression mat tho whole
journal had been dictated. II not actually written,
by Governor Tiaen. Tue speaker also alluded 10
reports In circulation as 70 his identncation with
the so.cailed ''Capal Ring' and that he could not
be Entrusted with the appointment OF an tnvesti.
gazing committee. He aid not seeE to designate
such committee, but would not brook an insult OF
sucn character. Ee called upon the Assembly
manner. II they had not surloient confidence IN
him tneu hs could resign.
MORE TALK.
Mr. DAILY and MT. Lawrence followed In sturdy
speeches In advocacy OF the great question OF
cana reform and punishment OF iranduisnt ca.
Gals.
DAVIS AND N'auIRK-A rAssAGR.AT-ARhs.
When AR. DAVIS came 10 fire or his speech
winch he - understood TO have been preparing
Tor ne last Two mont hs-he leyelled some OF his
remarks In response To- speaker Mcguire. he
thinde ed out excitedly that ne nad never been
interested, directly or indirectly, In canal oon.
tracts. snd would not undertake to answer tbs
''meaA, low insianAtiODSn OF speaker Mcclure.
TINS utterance brought Mr.. Alvord to hls feet. He
rose 10 point oil order on the lnsaltlnE expires.
hons used 10y DAVIS. Tho Chairman roprimAnded
pavs, and directed him to Keep withiA The line OF
Parliamentary courtesy,
IN rHE SENATE.
There was large crowd OF spectators in the
senate as weli as Ia the House. Senator RAY oc.
eupied the chair ~ Committee oil the Wnoie Tor
c0nsidaring tue Message. senator JACOBS was the
pny speaker to-day lie occupied tho atteuti
Nd saltn a