Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-01-08
THE STATE CAPITAL.
The Legislature Formally
Opened.
THE NEW MEMBERS SWORN IN.
A EulOgy on Governor Bartlett by
President White - The
CaucuseS.
Special to the HERALD

SACRAMENTO, January THE twenty
eighth session of the California Legisla-
ture convened to-day. President pro
tenn Stephen M. White called the body
to order, and after devotional exercises.
delivered most eloquent address on the
death of the late Governor Bartlett. The
floor, lobbies and gallery of the Senate
we're crowded with people and the vast
audience were frequently moved to tears
by his touching words. The speakers
address was most powerful one and
was repeatedly interrupted by applause.
The Senator also alluded in the same
touching manner to the death OF the late
Senator A. L. Chandler, and at the con-
cusion of his address it WAS ordered
spread upon the minutes of the Senate
nd made part of the journal.
The remaining time OF the session was
consumed in swearing in the newly
elected Senators, after which motion
to adjourn till tomorrow at l! A. NJ, IN
respect to the memory of the late Cover
nor Bartlett and late Senator Chandler,
was carried.
In the Assembly nothing was done of
importance except the swearing in OF
new members.
DEMOCRATS CAUCUSSING.
| The Democrats of both Houses are
caucussing tonight for the purpose of de-
Gliding on line of action regarding the
election of officers of the Senate and AS
sembly. 1t is pretty generally conceded
that Howe will be elected Speaker OF the
Assembly, and it is settled fact that
Stephen NJ. White will be President OF
the Senate. Complete organization will
not likely be effected before Wednesday
or Thursday.
| BUCKLEY AND BoRUCK.
G. A. Buckley is located at the Union
Hotel and his headquarters are con-
stantlybesieged by statesmen Of all parties
and place. hunters of all classes. Cover
nor Waterman is seldom visible to the
naked eye, but Secretary Boruck is omni
present, and it is reported that he has
had veto messages stereotyped for use at
occasion may demand in the near future
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS NOMINEES.
The Democratic Senators in caucus to
night unanimously decided on Stepher
M. White for President of the Senate
George w. Peckham, OF the Watsonvillt
Sentinel, for Secretary, and George Tay
lor, of San Francisco, for Sergeant-at
Arms. The caucus then adjourned unit
tomorrow afternoon, at which time thu
other officers of the Senate will be de
cided upon.
The Democratic Assemblymen pro
ceeded further on the list. Robert Howe
of Sonoma, was selected as Speaker
Ed. E. Leake, editor of the Dixor
Tribune, Secretary; Bruce Pendegast, o
Woodland, Assistant Secretary, and Car
Spelling, of Sonoma, Journal Clerk
Jere Driscoll was the unanimous choice
of the caucus for Sergeaut-at-Arms, ane
Frank Anaya, Of Stanislaus, was made
his first assistant.
YELL WILL NOMINATE WHITE.
Senator Yell, who, up to the meeting
of the caucus, had been Senator White
principal opponent for the Presidency o
the Senate, will do the graceful thing to
morrow by nominating Mr.. White in tn
Senate. Much interest has been al
along centered in the race for the Secre
taryship of the Senate, and there is mucl
displeasure at the result Of the caucus
action. There is some talk, therefore, o
a bolt on this nomination, and the out
come will be watched with much interest