Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-05
I'd EDITION.
GAINS FOR SHERMAN.
He is Generally Looked Upon as the
Winning Man.
new YORKS LEGISLATURE CONVENES.
Mythical Fortunes in England for
American Heirs.
LATE TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
new YORK'S LEGISLATURE CONVENES.
LATE TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
REPUBLICANS WERE PRESENT.

They Took Part in the Organization OF the
New York Senate.
ALBANY, n Y, Jan. 5.-Tho general air OF
subdued excitement about the hotel corridors
and the capitol this morning focused itself upon
independent Senator Edwards Of the thirty
second district, and his attitude was the princi-
nal theme of discussion. A: about 10 o'clock
the republicans mot at tho Kenmore Hotel in
caucus and Senator Erwin announced that as
Senator Edwards had concluded In any event TO
cointo the session he could see no alternative FOR
the party but to go in also. Some time was
had in discussion over the point, and then 1t
was finally agreed to do as MIR. Erwin sug-
uested The matter Of contested seats was dis
cussed Mt some length, and 1t is understood
that any summary disposition OF these cases
will be met with tho withdrawal OF the republi-
can senator's.
The senate was called to order at 11:20 o'clock
by Lieutenant Governor Sheehan. The re-
publicans did not absent themselves and there
were only two vacant seats. those OF Senator
Saxton and Senator Sherwood, the latter being
judicially declared vacant. After prayer the
members we're sworn in alphabetically. A tel
epram stated that Senator Saxton was detained
Charles T. Cunning, the democratic nomi-
nee, was elected clerk by II to 49, Edwards Gn-
dependency voting with the democrats
The other democratic nominees for the va
rious offices we're also elected. Senator Cantor
was nominated by the democrats for presi-
dent pro tenn. and George z. Erwin by the re-
publicaus. Cantor was elected.
Mr.. Cantor moved the seating of Walker,
democrat, from the twenty-seventh.
Mr.. Erwin asked leave to present Sherwood's
case. He was ruled out of order and Walker
was seated. Edwards voted against him.
GOV. FLOWERS MESSAGE.
Gov. Flower in his first annual message to
the legislature this afternoon congratulates the
people of the state upon the fact that for the
first time in eight years the governor is able to
address his suggestions to u legislature in
political accord with the executive.
He states that the paramount duty before
the legislature is to provide for an enumera-
ton of the inhabitants Of the state prepara-
tory to reapportionment of senate and as.
sembly districts. He also points out the neces-
sity for an immediate reapportionment Of con-
gressional districts.
In regard to finances the governor says: 'If
it continues to be the policy Of the state to
widen the field Of indirect taxation the time is
close at hand when with rigid economy in ap-
preparation all the expenses of the state may
be met without the imposition OF any general
state tax"
The appointment of commission is recon-
mended to examine the state laws on corpora
tions and see il they are oppressive. as has been
charged.
Regarding education the governor says that
there are nearly 20 per cent fewer children
proportionately in the schools of the state
than fifty years ago. Yet the expense has in
creased from q, 1884 1926 to $40, 269, 1lS. The
average cost per pupil fifty years ago was
$2.26. In 1891 it was s19.22, an increase of $50
per cent If there is waste in the expenditure
it should be checked and the compulsory edu-
cation law should be made efficient.
The governor opposes state aid for what is
known as university extension" He advises
the Legislature to repeal that portion of the
electrical execution law" which prohibits the
newspaper publication Of an account Of the
details of an execution.
Upon the subject Of the worlds fair the gov
ernor says: 1.-The legislature has yet made no
provision for the proper representation OF the
state at the worlds fair in Chicago next year.
This should be one Of the first acts of your hon
orable body"
NO SPECIAL INCIDENT.
Business proceeded without special incident
The governors message was read and referred
and several nominations of state officers were
confirmed. The senate adjourned until mex
Tuesday.