New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-31

1877 BROADWAY, NkW-lORk.
ntimated that a majority Of them were Republicans
Perhaps one might suspect that he had made mathema
cal calculation as to the number Of Democrats we
have added few Republicans, and now see ths amazing
change in his attitude! bill which was so Deauuln
before denounced Then Mr.. Sheehan thought the
bill should be Immediately passed. Does he nowf lie
will not say. II we refuse agree with the Senate
amendment shall have to have compromise commit
tee, and then there will be further delay DOCS MI
Sheehan adhere his position that there should be
no delay. l tell the gentleman from New'fork (Nf.
Gibbs that Republicans in favor OF this Dill
am glad to see that the such admiration
Of Mr.. Depew. lie does not need It,
Mr. FISH'S REMARKABLE SPEECH.
A speech of a remarkable character followed
from Mr. Fish, who had evidently considered
carefully all that he intended to say, and then
resolved to speak his sentiments boldly. lie
supported Mr.. Sheehan unequvocaly Ills speech
and its opinions were heard with evident sur
prise by most of the Republican Assemblymen.
Those who differed with Mr.. Fish listened to him
respectfully. There unusual quiet In the
Assembly Chamber while he was speaking, lie
said:
At the outset OF my remarks 1 wish to say that
have nothing but words OF praise for the twenty-our
men who have been added TO this Commission believe
they are honorable and fair-mlnded men, but do ma
fault with the manner in which those men have been
added to the bill the words OF the gentleman who
has Just taken his seat. ask the members OF this
House tell whence its parentage or Its lineageI
who thought last Friday when were here that any
names were to be added this bill Whence comes the
suggestion? / heard answer as yet, and until
| am satisfied from whence the suggestion came l. Tor
one, shall support the amendment OF the gentleman from
Erie (Mr. Sheehan). That question was asked In the
Senate Chamber yesterday and those who inserted the
names were silent Now. Mr.. Speaker what is the
origin OF this bll 1t is patriotic movement started
10y leading people in the City Of NewYork who are
to pay the expenses Of their own exhibition 1t was
born I'm patriotism and let in the Of this House
and State stand by the patriotism which is in the bill
have been by distinguished men when have asked
them the question why this amendment had been made
that it was In the of the Republican party Mr.
Speaker the Republican party afford to do right but
not to do wrong. l do not know do not care. as to
the comrston OF this Worlds Fair Committee IT was
selected by the authorities OF the City OF NewYork, In
consultation with the best and leading men OF the
Republican party and challenge the denial OF that from
any man. whether he be Democrat or Republican. /
deny that IL is a bill in interest Of the Democratic
party it stands any other party; and for one
I do not wish 10 IL made party meas
ure. Is it strange that majority Of the COM
mttee of the present bill Democrats Look you,
what is the city York 1t is the largest Democratic
city in the country. We received one hundred thousand
yoteCod bless lin the last election and the Demo-
Gratis had one hundred and forty fifty thousand Is
strange that there should be Democrats than Repub
icans on the committee. What right have We say to
interfere with gentlemen who are getting up their own
FART DO the State New-York pay cent Of this
does the county Of St. Lawrence pay one cent? the county
OF Caaraugus or the county Of Chemung2 have yet
to hear it. l believe, Mr. Speaker If the Republican
party in this House takes the risk which believe Is
involved in amendment Of the Senate we shall lose
for New-York this great Fair and l. for one am noi
willing to take risk. l believe this Fair will enrich
the whole State. Let word out to-day from this
Caplto that the Assembly OF NcwYOTk has passed this
amendment. Why In order to strengthen the Repub
lean party on that Commission or in other words make Is
partisan Fair. Don't you suppose, Mr. Speaker, that
the friends Chicago in Congress Will take advantage of
that and appeal to their Democratic brethren all
over country and the vote OF the Democratic party in
the House will be almost solid with the advocates Of
| Chlcagol
Mr. Andrus-Mr Speaker, will the gentleman from
| Putnam permit question: Suppose the Republican
majority the House informed that the Democrats
mad captured NewYork Legislature DO you suppose
| hat that would help New-York a. the locaton2
Mr. Fish-Mr Speaker II the proposition were true
do suppose would But will say, Mr. Speaker that
am willing 10 the word and interview published
Yesterday with c. NJ. Dcpcw candidate Of the united
Republicans Of this State for the Presidency am will
.ng to take word of Warner Miller, who should have
elected Governor and the State would have been III
| A better condition. ! am willing TO take the word Of
Mr. Root there better Republican lives
in the state of New York Now, Mr. Speaker, should
follow NY own personal wishes and own inclinations.
would vote against the motion Of the gentleman from Erie
MIR Shcehanj this list OF twentyfour men to be
added Of warmest truest and NEST Affection
ate friends one Of whom / have lived with in the city Of
Albany during the Legislative session. and another who
was my near neighbour but not willing Mr. Speaker,
10 vote TO put any additional names until those gentle
men who represent the city OF NeWIOrk at Washington
tell us over their own signatures 10 do It, think the
propcr course for House to-day 10 pursue Is 70 vote
down the amendment OF the Senate and send II back to
them and po,slby then Mr. Speaker the gentleman who
mad charge of the bill Senate Will be abc TO
ont his own original wishes the subject and his friends
may follow him IN those wishes. am sorry that there
should be such difference Of opinion on this subject
for one believe that the Republican party has gain
by crowning this Fair arch Of patriotism, than by
craftsmanship.
| HUMOR FROM DUCHESS COUNTY.
Mr.. Mase Of Duchess County, is the humorist
Of the Assembly lie is successful business
man, and he came 10 the Assembly with bust
ness mans ideas Those ideas he expresses in a
coloquial, familiar style. which delights the
Assembly. lie is frank about many matters
that the ordinary NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. is wary
Of touching that this also adds to his popularity
lie followed Mr. Fish in a speech Of such mingled
| humOr and candor that the Assembly was con-
| vulsed with laughter. He said
Mr.. Speaker and Gentlemen OF the Assembly: There
is about in each session when feel though would
ike be orator. and would like have SUFFICIENT
ago had the misfortune, presume good many Of my
aequantances, for them, think 1t fortunate 10 have
the pneumonia. which left me In bad condition.