The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-09
Thomas G.. Alvord Nominated for
the Speakership.
SCENES AT THE CAUCUS.
The Apportionment Question Up
in the Senate.
NOW FOR THE COMMITTEES.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HEnALp.]

ALBANY, Jan. o, 1913.
The excitement and wirc-pulling on the Speaker
ship transferred this evening from the hotel cor
ridors to the Assembly Chamber. The republican
caucus took place at half-past o'clock. The
Assemblymen and their friends began to crowd in at
seven O'Clock. The galleries filed, number of
ladies being among the spectators Up to the hour
of the meeting of the caucus the contest consid
cred close, both sides expressing themselves conf
dent of victory.
CANDIDATES.
"Old Salt the first of the candidates who
upon the floor of the Assembly his snow white hair
being arranged with more than ordinary care. He
looked around smilngly as he dropped his overcoat
and took seat in the fourth row, fronting the
Speakers desk Sloan followed in few minutes and
occupied place on the first row Of
seats little in advance Of his antag-
onist. The Oswego Assembynan is small in
stature, with remarkable resemblance to General
Mcclellan.
THE CAUCUS ORGANIZED.
Precisely at half past seven o'clock General Hustled
raped the to order and suggested J. Theodore
Sawyer for chairman of the The secretaries
and telers being elected. business at pro-
ceeded with Page boys went around with cards on
which were printed the names Of the two candidates
for Spcaker-Gaorge b. Sloan and Thomas G. Alvord.
The roll was called amid good deal of excitement
The hundreds in the galleries craned their necks
the ratings for the purpose of getting good view Of
the proceedings. Jimmy Hustled. the active lieu
tenant Of Old Salt in the canvass, passed backward
and forward through the chamber. The passageway
in the rear of the members seats was also crowded
with attentive spectators, while several ladies' in
company with Senator's stood back against the walls
1t was found that all but one of the republican men,
bcrs were present.
THE CLAIMS OF THE CANDIDATES.
When the roll was called Mr.. Robert H. Strahan, Of
New York, and placed Mr.. Alvord in nominal
ton. The name was received without single evil
dence of approval either by cheers or clapping of
hands. Mr.. Strahan's effort was principally devoted
to a laudaton Of NJ Alvords career.
Mr.. Sloan's claims presented by Mr.. Steele, of
Oswego. The gentleman opened his remarks
with sketch Of the republican party and
its victims. The speech fell exceedingly flat
upon the caucus Sloan stroked his mus
tache and looked hdgety. Alvord lay back
in his chair and watched the speaker with amused
air. The gentleman concluded by placing in nomi-
nation 1.-The Slogan Of Oswego county. George B.
Sloan" The name was received with slight tokens
of applause in the rear of the chamber. Mr.. A. B.
Hepburn, in seconding the nomination Of Mr..
Sloan, alluded to the brilliant qualities exhib-
tied in the character Of Mr. Avord But the question
republican party The speech was a good one. Mr..
Brennan of Franklin, also spoke in support of Mr..
Sloan. He considered that the election OF the gem
tenaaa would best the interests OF the
publican party in this State at the present
time General Hustled followed in one OF his
fiery pifhy speeches.. He complimented both
candidates their intelligence. capacity and
integrity and defed any one to impeach either Of
them His speech brought out the first real applause
of the evening. He called Alvord 'The Old Man
Eloquent of Onondago' and dilated upon his adj
mirable qualities for the Speakership dry but
sensible speech in advocacy OF Sloan next in
dulged in by Jonathan Ogden. of Kings. He pref
aced his speech with the interesting information
that ''Old Salt" who is over seventy, is several
months his Junior.
THE BAIIOrINd.
This concluded the speech making. and the real
practical work of balloting was commenced. The
fellers stood in front the Speakers desk holding
the box and the Assemblymen came up and deposited
their ballots as the names We're called on by the
deputy clerk. When the poll had closed q buzz of
anxious expectancy went through the large
blage While the tcers were engaged in counting the
Bald Eagle went over to where 'Old Salt
sat and conversed with him animatedly. Sloan
looked as impassve as n stony image. The result of
the ballot was announced as foows:-Avord. 50;
Sloan 4}. When the result became known a loud
cheer went up from one of the galleries. Sloan then
stepped to the front and made speech, warmly
thanking those who had supported him, compli-
mented Mr.. Alvord on his admirable qualities for the
Speakership and concluded by moving that the nom-
ination be made unanimous Thus ended one Of the
warmest and closest for the Spcakershp of
the Assembly which has taken place in Albany for
several years.
OTHER NOMINATIONS.
The following officers nominated by scclama-
tion:-Edward NJ. Johnson, OF Otsego. Clerk Charles
A. Orr. Sergeant-at-Arms; Henry Wheeler of Rensse
laer Doorkeeper; Michael Mahcr, of Westchestcr.
Second Assistant Doorkeeper; Wor'len L. Payne. of
Oswcgo, Stenographer.
Two ballots had for first assistant doorkeeper
when. finally. Harrison Clark. Of Columbia county.
nominated.
On motion of Mr.. Hustled the Chair was authorized
TO appoint u caucus committee to consist of five
members, to be named hereafter. The caucus then
adjourned.
There is much speculation as to tho craftsmanship
of the leading committees. Among others the fol-
lowing are naned:-ways and Means. Mr. sloan; In
roads Mr.. Hurd, Canals. Mr.. Hayes; Affairs of
cities Mr.. Sharpe; Banks, Mr.. Sawyer; State Prisons
ArpoRrIoSMESr QUESTION.
Short the session of the Senate to-day good
deal of business done. and several of the honora
bic gentlemen had an oratorca tilt This came about
in consequence of resolution offered by Senator
Hamilton Harris to the effect that the clerk and other
employees of the Apportionment Committee of last
year be continued at the same pay.
Senator Ecclcsine moved to amend by instructing
the committee in question to report within thirty
DAYS This brought the Senator from Sandy Hill
(ughes) to his feet to advocate the necessity Of
apportionment within that time. wocdins. sue
let off some rhetorical fireworks. declaring
that the majority of the last House had
made fair and equitable apportonmcnt last year,
but that the minority would not agree 20 It. In
butta of this Senator Ecclesinc made brief but Wig
orous speech. Nothing. he commended, that could be
said in that body, ON side the other. could
determine whether the measure proposed by the
majority was in accordance with the terms of the
constitution, which not only required that there
should be an superintendent of the state, but that
such apportionmcnt should be just one. The
vericst tyro in arithmetic could decide whether the
bill of the senator from the Twenty fifth of such
a character. Notwithstanding this protest the rcsolu
ton passed.
II wish to present bill for the protection Of
widows" cried senator wagstaff. There good
deal of morrimcnt for q moment and the Senator
blushed as he went TO briefly state the nature of
the proposed measure. Tho bill provided that
when leaves will naming execu-
tors to the exclusion of his widow, the latter, IL
proper person. shall be granted letters estamentary
just # she had been appointed an executor In the
will that she shall have sole custody of her minor
children and shall have onc-thrd of the net estate
The bill accompanied by petition for its enact
mcnt signed by several hundred well known per-
sons the names of George William Curtis and Peter
Cooper heading the list. The matter referred to
the Judiciary Committee.
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