New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-13
MR.. MORTON INSPECTS THE MANSION
SOME ALTERATIONS TO BE MADE BEFORE
JANUARY 1-GOvERNOR FLOWERS CON-
I.TTERA


Albany Dec 12-Governor-elect and Mrs. Morton
spent most OF the forenoon at the Executive Man.
sion to-day They inspected the mansion throughout
accompanied by Governor and Mrs. Flower. Capito,
Commissioner Perry and Michael Delehanty State
Superintendent OF Public Buildings
Mr.. Morton found that the mansion in its present
state would be inadequate for the needs of his fam
iy ard servants as accommodations would be need.
ed for about fifteen people Several alterations will
be made. and among them will be the cutting up
OF the billiard room which was the delight OF Sem
ator Hill when he was Governor into three sleeping
apartments for the servants. There are stable
facilities on the grounds and Mr. Morton Will there.
fore hire a private stable for number OF horses
which he will have sent here from Rhinec.in. Mrs.
Morton will not nave any furniture transferred here
from her Washington New-York City or Ellerslie
homes except perhaDs a few paintings.
Mr.. Morton and Governor Flower arrived at the
Executive Chamber a little before noon, and the
GoveTnor-eect, after looking through the rooms OF
the Executive Department and being introduced to
the Department attaches, received few callers In
the Executive Chamber. including Secretary of State
John Palmer State Controller Roberts. Colonel Phis-
terer Assistant Adjutant-General; Senator ATnasa
J. Parker. of Albany. and Senator Parsons OF Roch
ester Mr.. Morton to-day turned over TO the Secre-
tary Of State the work OF preparing for his inaugu-
raj The ceremonies will be simple. The only escort
from the mansion to the Capitol where the Gov
ernor will TAKE TIE oath OF ONCE WI De ne l.sa
Burgesses' and Jackson corps. OF this city
Governor Flower. Mr. Morton. Secretary OF Stata
Palmer and the Regents OF tho University were
entertained at luncheon this afternoon by Bishop
william Croswell Doane at the episcopal residence.
Mr. Morton left before its close and joined Mrs. Nor
ton and his daughter at the house 81 Mrs. j. '. /.
Pruyn where the ladies had been entertained at
luncheon Mr. and Mrs. Morton left the pruyn,
house little before O'Clock and took the flyer
for Rhinecln at f:05 O'Clock this afternoon.
After the luncheon at the episcopal residence.
Bishop Doane In few brief remarks. c0ngratl-
lated Governor Flower upon his successful adminls-
r.bfc dra uvir "a elk z
him FOR his work in the OF education. Cow
craor Flower responded in few words, saying that
he had no doubt that his administration would be
approved by all fair-minded people. and said ne
would retire 10 private lie with a consciousness Of
duty We'll performed.
Governor ana Nrs. Flower Will spend Christmas
with their daughter Mrs. John b. Taylor, in Water:
town Before they leave. all OF their effects VIII
have been removed from the Executive Mansion 70
their New-YOrk house which has been opened and
Is ready for occupancy. The mansion VIII %
turned over to Commissioner Perry the day before
Christmas for the necessary alterations, and when
Governor and Mrs Flower return here after Christ
mas they will stay hotel for the few days which
will remain before the Governor ret-es from Office.