New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-22
CANDIDATES ~ CONNECTICUT.
DEMOCRATIC PATRIOTS FAR MORE NUMEROUS
THAN THE VACANCIES WHICH THEY
HOPE TO ELL.


THAN THE VACANCIES WHICH THEY
HOPE TO FILL.
Hartford. Jan. II (Speciall.-Thc opening Of the
legislative session has brought 10 the front seek
for Office from the Democratic ranks than there
| places 10 fill. The problem which the Democratic
leaders have been trying TO adjust for the last few DAYS
| IS how 10 apporon the Federal and state Offices Of
value 10 the workers and still have plans through
with the Of Morris and Mr. Cleveland
when he shall the Presidency again. The
greatest trouble i, the place Of collector Of in
erna revenue which has jurisdiction of thl, state
and Rhode Island for which there three distinct
applicants. cx-Congrc>>man Vance. Of New Britain:
John r. Murphy, OF Norwich. and John G. ByXbce. OF
Mcr'en. The last Is supposed to BE- ont Of the race
because OF the unfricndy relations between him and
Concrcs,man-e.ect Inggot. Of tho lid District. Be-
tween the other two the leaders have been irving
adjust thing, and I'm order 10 do have suggested
that Mr.. Nanc" BE- appointed Labor Commissioner BY
Governor Morris thus leaving the field clear Tor Mr..
Murphy. Matters have progressed far that early
this week IL announced that Vance would be- the
Governors appontcc but since the premature reveal
ton the chance, In his favor good. II has
occurred 10 the leaders Of the party discover. II
possible. what Governor Morris will do In the matter
and there one or two other men more especially
fitted for the place than Mr. Vance who be-
sdcrcd. Indeed. the friends Of George F.. Bcarn. Of
Now Haven. Insist that there many good
50 much excitement and interest of the other
comml,,oncr,hlp, a, yet Il, the labor bureau Is really
the finest Office. with the least 10 do 81 any Of the
capitol places. There Is strong pressure however.
brought TO bear In tho matter OF the insurance com
ms,ioner,hip and eN scnntor Morse. Of Mcriden. cX
Mayor spracic Of th, city, and two other men
are being pushed for the place.
To surprise OF the Republican side of the House.
which was ready to take immediate and conirmaory
action the nomination OF Judge Fem and Professor
simeon T. Baldwin to the supreme Bench, Mr.. Gum,
the leader Of the Democratic side Of the House. asked
for po,tponcmcnt Of the vote Of confirmation, frankly
admitting that there difference Of opinion be-
tween members Of his side and the Governor in
gard to these appointments. This shaft might have
been aimed Judge Fcnn who Of the justices
agreeing with the unanimous decision of the quo war
rano which was in favor OF tho Republican followers.
or It might have been directed against Professor Bald
wln the Mugwump leader Of thu Cleveland forces and
tho foremost Of the vanguard Of that faction Of free
trade Democracy. The probabilities that the lat
ter wa, the aimed at. II has been bitter for the
Democratic "adrrs to reward Of such honor and
profit 90 to "A man who has never been with them In
their machine method, and who has affiliated with
them in any way until very recently The friends of
Congress man De Forest and of Morris W. seymour
particularly exercised over the matter and Mr.. Gmn,
idea Is not To prevent the ratification Of the nominal
tio but bring about withdrawal In lieu Of that
an arrangement for future appointments which shall
have In It healing balm.
The County Commis, ioner,hipS are i'm a singular con
dtion mt present. The tcnur" of office of Governor
Bukccy', appointce, IN, expired 10y Limitation Of the
law and the Legislature has not rs yet elected any
Successors and In the present condition Of things Ii IS
impossible that It should. The Governor cannot ap
point until after the Legislature shall have failed 10
elect. and that body /, given sixty day, from the
opening session 20 elect. In order To remedy thl,
Mr. lIamcrslcy has introduced "A bill 10 extend the
tenure Meantime the leader, Of both partic, have
agreed upon mode of procedure which provides that
the Governor shall nominate. whenever he can do
legally the Commissioners giving minority representa-
lion to the Republicans I'm each county. The Demo
cratic caucuso> have named two candidates and the
Republican caucuN'S thus far held have named three
candidates. from which list the Governor Is expected
ia select A minority Commissioner. And after this
has all been done law repeating the present basis l.
Ia br passed II the Democrats can force It, mahing the
the counties In the manner shcris chosen
Cuisines, opens AT a tremendous rate In the com
and II bids fair to be- The vcles session known
for years. Petitions on petitions are received and
referred each day. and the hearings have already h.,
gun 10 develop great Interest. The Judiciary Com
mltt, has seventeen hearings before 1t for the first
connected with the appointment Of judges Of courts
~ pleas and city courts. and will consequently
be very busy. \ bill amending the collateral nhch
lance tax and modifying II materially Is Of the
bill, to up for n hearing week. II has
been popular TAN although 1t has contributed largely
TO the revenues OF the State.
The perennial question railroad mileage passes
has occupied the attention OF the Houses already, and
action Is SIN pending on bill repeating the law
which allows the legislator 10 surrender his mileage
allowance and receive pass therefor from the rail
roads. The law contemplates the granting NJ
passes by railroads without any compensation IN
view. and T. In the nature OF "A demand upon the
pOlIOnS 10 the public servants free because OF
The franchise they have received from the State