New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-04
THE LEGISLATURES MEETS.
SULZER ELECTLD SPEAKER OF THE A.
SEMBLY.


CHAIR-FLoRAL OFFERINGS IN PRoFUsIoN.
-REsoLUTIoNs ON GENERAL HusTED's
DEATIT-MEMBEHs RUN AWAY. FROM
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
Albany, Jan. a, (SpeciaD.-The ante-rooms of the
Assembly Chamber looked like greenhouses this
morning when the members gathered to begin
their work. Handsome floral pieces sent in by
friends crowded one another and turned the dis.
mai looking chambers into bright and pcturesQus
Hover gardens. Later When the members had
chosen the seats which they will occupy for tho
session, the floral pieces carried out and placed
upon their desks. The Speakers desk in many
years has not bad many flowers adorning IL
Iamnany Hall, through its delegation, remembered
handsomely the man who is to preside over tho
Assembly, and his desk was fairly hidden behind
trailing vines and beautiful blossoms The cost
OF this decoration must have been considerable,
but Tammany will make that up many fold betore
the Legislature is adjourned this spring
This is the first time in many years that Tam
many has had Speaker of the Assembly, and the
floral tributes which adorned the Speakers desk
were az much in honor of that organization aa
they were in honor of the young man who will
WELD the gsvel and carry out the orders of tho
men who own him politically.
Bishop DOane. of Albany opened the pro.
ceedings with prayer Charles r. De Freess
the Clerk of the last Assembly, called the session
to order, and announced that the first business
was the election of Speaker. The roll was
called, and in response to his name each member
arose and named the man for whom he voted.
There were seventy-one votes for William Sulzer
and 6fty-two votes for George r. Malby Sulrer
the choice Of the Democratic bosses, and
Mr.. Maby the choice of the Republican men,
bers, who had decided, after an honorably con-
Quoted and closely contested fight, that he was
the best man to preside over the deliberations Of
the Assembly. The Clerk declared that Sulzer
was elected, and he appointed Assemblyman
Quigey, Of Kings County who will be the Demo-
cratic leader and Mr.. Malby, committee to es-
cort Mr.. Suzer to the chair.
Every one appauded when the two leaders,
Quig1ey and Alalby shook hands and marched
arm in arm down the centre aisle 10 the Speak
ers rOom where Mr.. Sulzer In waiting. The
contrast between the two leaders is remarkable.
Mr. Quigley Is most boyish in appearance and Is
much given TO blushing, while Mr.. Malby is
calm and collected, graceful yet dgnihed In
his bearing, and man in whom every one has
confidence the instant that he is seen. Mr.
Suzer, who is the youngest man ever elected
Speaker met the two leaders at the door, and az
ter receiving their congratulations. took their
arms and walked with them to the Speakers
desk, where they saluted him. Standing behind
the bank of flowers, the new Speaker delivered
this address which, if followed out, will present
an entirely new era in Democratic politics:
Cenilsn a. OF Assembly: For tho distinsuisnso
honor you confer me sincerely thank you 10 ths
best Of my ability shall eRdcayoF 10 perform the duties
OF your prsadng officer In spirit Of absolute fairness.
onuaty and tnpartisllty. Conscious however. how
easy IL Is TO err. 1 know can only succeed by arm
reliance on your generous support indulgence sne
your hearty cooperation.
During the session much important legislaton-nany
important questions before for your juds
nent and determination. This is not the tine to In.
d1ge in promises or In professions AZ the Close ot
our work people VIII judge US not by what We say
now hut by the record leave behind part OF the
history Of the Let US strive, my colleagues. 70
make that record one that all point 10 In tho
years to come with just pride and with the knowledge
and the consciousness that have done our duy ior
duty's sake to the people and constituents Les
endeovor excel the past and make this session
memorable legislative aNais for grand achieve
ments. for Industry for good work and for economy.
Let us not forget that the servants Of thu
people as well the representatives OF great State
The people expect much from let Us be careful not
10 disappon them in their expectations. They look TO
US to pas and just laws for the whole people and
In the OF the whole people. Let us hearken al
all times their counsel. Let abuse their
hience. Let prove worthy OF their trust
Inspired as should be by the highest conceptions
duty OF responsibility and patriotism, let us put
partisan feeling. aay all passion. forget ell
prejudice act snglcness OF purpose accomplish
the very ideal OF people-the good the
greatest number: all be ourselves and II
follow like the night the day. The record then
be false any duty. to any obligation. TO any
His speech over, Speaker Sulzer took the gavel
and asked the pleasure of the Assembly. A New
York member raised laugh by shouting:
All there, Willie!"
Sulzcr blushed deeply. and the pleasantly will
not improve that members chances If the Speaker
has anything TO say in making up the committees.
for he does not relish being a subject Of jesting
remarks.
Charles r. De Frecst elected clerk. Michael
b. Redmond, sergeant alarms, and Thomas Has
sctt, senographer, and the rest of the men chosen
at last nights ratification of the bosses will were
auy elected.
Speaker Sulzer called attention to the
death Of General James w. Hustled,
whom every one loved and admired, and said that
at some future time appropriate ceremonies would
be had. when one close to General Hustled
throughout his life, would speak Of his many
virtues. Mr.. Quigey. the Democratic leader,
then sent TO the desk a Joint resolution calling
for the appointment Of committee Of nine AS
scmblymcn and five Senators To make arrange
ments for memorial services. In supporting this
resolution Mr. Quieley paid high tribute TO
tie ability and kindness of the late Republican
leader Mr.. Mahy. in recording the resolution,
made his first speech a. the new Republican
Leader and fully satisfied the expectations OF his
supporters.
Asscmblyman Cassin, of Rensselaer, County, pre-
sented Il resolution asking for contest in tho
case of Charles Ressboro, the Democratic candi-
date for the Assembly against Charles VI. Bell.
of Columbia County. Mr. Bell won by little
over fifty plurality. Colonel George Z. Web
stcr. of Ncw-York presented the testimony which
has been taken in the LounsDcry-BGsh case in
Ulster County.
When Governor Flowers message was announced
bv the Speaker there a rush for the DOORS and
irside OF five minutes the Assembly Chamber
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