New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-09
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THE NEW-JEPSEY LEGISLATURE.
HOW 1T WILL BE ORGANIZED.

THE CANDIDATES IN BOTH HoUsEs-coNTEsr FOR
limited STATES sENATOR-LEGIsLATIoS LIKELY
TO PRESENTED.
lrRou THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUyl.l
TRENTON, N. j., Jan. S.-The one-hundred-
and seventh Legislature OF NewJersey will organize to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock. The Assembly. with
thirty.fye Democrats and twenty-five Republicans win
probably elect Major Thomas O'COnDor Speaker. Arthur
Wilson clerk and T. o. Byrnss assistant Major OCon-
nor has three erms in the Assembly hut wos not
a member last year. He is Alderman Of Newark. led
the nnguard in Sherman's march to the sea, mas
conducted Coney Island restaurant, aud altogether
possesscs varied experience. firm viii snd more OF
intrinsic strength than the requirements OF education
The clerk and minor officers held the same positions last
and win be continued In accordance with party
custom Such oppoaiton as may be excited TO Major
oConuor will be based on certain votes he has cast
against Sunday observance but Of his election without
scrlous difficulty his friends entertain no douot Inc
Senate will probably choose Senator John j. Gardner
OF Atlantic County for President though Senator VAIL
OF Union. has been warmly advocated for the place.
There are twelve Republicans and nine Democrats
In this body. and it's business will be quietly
and thoroughly transacted as usual. The only
contest men toned all earnest in the Senate ia that
concerning the SergeantatArms, David ClaypO0e, tho
present incumbent having him opposed by some Repub
licans in bis county. The organization IN both
houses however. will be accomplished without diff
will receive attention without disturbance. The Gov
ernors message which will be presented Immediately
after the organization. Ia long document, covering
about five columns Of THE TRIBUNE and goes into the
details Of State business with great Particularly
Ex-Assemblyman Gottfred Kruger, Of Newark has
taken suite OF rooms OF the hotels ar an
his intention OF max an earnest contest Tor
Uniied states Senator 10 succeed Mr. MCPHERSON The
canddcY but IL is evident that they regard annoy
ing II threatening. Aside from the men VINO are
to aiority Nj Kruger expects the aid of the Anti
Monopoly element which McPherson's recent declare
mentions the number eighteen the quantity Of his
votes a.d 1t is very possible le may secure more
nate Tle Joint nesting elect Senator viii be held
toward the CLOSE VI tots montn and until this event Is
II Understood from good authority tnat the logisa
ton concerning tue Jersey CITY waller front. which was
presented this winter The Governors antagonsc atti'
tude modified ia this respect and any st
tempt to the bills would probably meet with the
stringent opposition The legislation that is most
likely occupy the grea est snare OF aten ioH 10 that
presented suggested by tue commission appointed
iasl winter consider the subject OF rarad taxation.
OF purely general legislation there wiz not be ths
VIII puzzle eg 'laiors TO prnvd for them and W com
ply with tue peculiar constitutional restrictions OF the
ST. Most OF sue Asse nbybnen aud Senators
'ong aad the usual prednai rles 10 the openide OF
Of he gathering is the preseno Of many candidates Tor
nomination by the Governor With me ADVICE and consent
senate (and oometues without ~ no the sclcc
ton OF aniost nnumeTaDe judges, district attorneys
and State ohicias o, the mh'r Q! ss. NJ my OF tnnse
gsutianon upon thrnseIyus TO assist
In DIgsnzing the Legislature, and henoo large portion
OF tne cgOwu tho hotels
Senator Vail OF Union. this evening Tnouneed that
he b12 retired rom tbs contest fOr pgesldent Of the
Seuate and Ar Garduer viii be CHOSEN witnOu olJec
ton A House ID mOcratlo ca led hi. even
ing and met with AssenblymIn Clarke, ui Hudson, IN
the chair Owing t. absence OF Arsenbyngn CTOnk
Burlington no acton Was takcI anu luv caucus hu
iOurued until to mOTr ~ morning.
Mucn interest excited by the publication OF an ar
uclc an ne Trenton Tpcs aiming statement OF Tho
amounts paid for punc printing during the past seven
years aud calling upon tho Legislature 20 institute re-
foTm tie very s;a by PUTTING out Tue current PIht
ing 10 tho lowest bidder
resolution TO that effect will be introduced into both
Houses Tomorrow. Ind Il is hEey there VIII be some
what vi a fight over the measure.