Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-02
FISH GETS THE GAVEL.
New York Republican Assem-
blyinen Choose Him.
ASSEMBLING OF TIE LEGISLATURE.
A Busy Session at Albany Opened with tho
Organization of Both branches by the
Republicans For the first Time In Many
Years-Minor Offices FILLED.


Years-Minor Offices Filled.
ALBANY. Jan. 1.-The state legislature
assembled at the capitol building here to-
day, and both branches organized for the
long and important session that is before
them.
There was something novel in the situa-
ton to members of both parties. For the
first time in many years the Republicans
found themselves with majority. The
Democrats felt equally strange on the mi
nority side OF the house.
The organization of the assembly was
merely n matter of form, the rights of the
Hon. Hamilton Fish to WELD the gavel
having been all settled previously. He
was chosen as speaker at the caucus
which was held last night.
For hours Mr.. Malby and Mr.. Fish, with
formidable backingS, waged the fight for
votes in the caucus. Every available
means was used to get members to leave
the candidates for whom they were pledg-
ed. All tho incentives of committee lead
erships promised and appeals on more per-
sonal grounds failed to change the situa-
It'd 4, and when the caucus met it was
W. known that MIR. Fish had not exag-
gerated 1t when he said he would be re-
elected.
The caucus of Republicans was called
to order by Mr.. Wray Of Kings, who
named Mr. Danforth Ainsworth of Oswe-
60 for permanent chairman. Mr. Aims
worth was greeted with applause when he
took the chair. He said:
For the honor you have bestowed upon
me ! sincerely thank you. Never before
In the history Of the state have los Repub-
lican sssemblymen met in caucus for the
purpose Of nominating officers 1t Is a
phenomenal majority, unprecedented in
the history Of the state and upon unprec-
edentcd conditions. For long time the
affairs of this state have been in the hands
OF party that has subverted every inter
est to its own and has allowed crime to
run rampant while the peoples will was
thwarted by them. The charters of our
cities have been ruptured so as to give
partisan advantage to them when they de-
sired. Today We have seen inaugurated a
man that will lead the statesman back to
the halcyon days of a Clinton and Il Sew
ard.
May l say here one word of warming?
We arc here in the green leaf of Republic
an prosperity, but the leaf will wither
quickly II we allow ourselves to lose sight
of the peoples will in the rush for parti-
san advantage. II we dc lose sight of 1t.
then this grand majority will be turned
that the differences that may arise in this
caucus be forgotten when it is over in our
good Republicanism. Applause.
Hamilton Fish Nominated.
James ". Hustled Of Westchester and
Mr. Smith of Herkimer were named for
secretaries of the caucus, and Mr.. Hustled
was heartily applauded when no took the
desk. The roll was called, showing IO4
present. Mr.. Hold, who was i'll, being the
only absentee.
Mr. Nixon moved 10 proceed to nominal
tions, and this being adopted Mr. Wray
of Kings arose and placed in nomination
for speaker Hamilton Fish.
Mr. Wray said in substance that it was
o pleasure TO name during this year of Re
| publican ascendancy. when corrupt par
| ty had been thrust from power. n man
whose RepublicaniSm is known through
| out the state rs an honest. capable and
| upright one. Any man might properly
| aspire to the great office in view, and he
! named the very best man in the state to
hold up the party and fulfill its pledges
Applause.
Mr.. Kcck Of Fulton and Hamilton coun-
ties placed in nomination for speaker
| George r. Malby. He paid q high tribute
to the ability Of Mr.. Malby-bis splendid
| work as speaker of tho last assembly. He
said that without his ability many mis-
takes would have been made His remarks
were received with applause.
Mr.. Smith of Herkimer, in highly eulo-
| Cystic remarks, named for the office Dan
| forth Z. Ainsworth OF Oswego He allud-
ed to his brilliant leadership OF last year.
| MIR. Brady Of Kings seconded the nomi-
nation Of Mr.. Malhy, and Mr.. Nixon and
Mr.. O'Grady that of Mr.. Fish.
The roll was called and tho result was
4 announced: Hamilton Fish. 73; George r.
Malby, 22; Danforth f. Ainsworth. 6 Mr..
Malby, Mr.. Ainsworth and Mr.. Fish not
| voting.
| When the vote was announced, there
was o storm OF applause. and in a moment
Mr.. MAlby arose and moved to mako the
| nomination unanimous He said:
To make such a motion Is purely form
| Al, but 30 thank the friends who have
\ supported ME is to me paramount duty.
sought this Office fairly and squarely,
but 10 has been decrced otherwise bow
In humble acquiescence l have never
been exultant in victory and mover cast
down in defeat I pledge to my friend
Ar. Fish all tho support I can possibly
give and to the party loyal and devoted
service New TINT We have been installed
in power, wo should rise high in the per.
70 ,nanoo Of duty, and I pledge myself tc
| aid in redeeming the pledges of tho party
TO the people" [Applausel
Dsnssrass Choose Foley For Leader.
The nomination was made unanimous
by asslanaati On.
Calansl A -shis Il Baxter Of Chemuns
was named fer clerk by reclamation.
Fer ssrgsant-at-Arms there were two
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Benson of Albany
md George l.. Weeks Of Queens. Benson
resolved II votes and Weeks 50. Benson.
nomination was made unanimous by &C
ClAInatioR.
Joseph HASsr Of Monroe was named fol
| principal deerkespsr and was elected ovel
J. Z. Tylar sf otssgo.
J. G. West was named for assistant
losrkesPsr. His homo IL In Rensselaer,
county.
Cslsasl Nahonsy of westchester wa
RaEnsd for second assistant dOorkeeper.
Tksro was . contest for stenographe
between Robsrt c. Chaplin Of Eric and II
Q. La Msrt Of KinEs Mr.. Chaplin wa
elected. and the selection was made unan
imeuA
BY resolution the following caucus com
mittes Was named: MeSSrs- Ainsworth
AIalhy. Tray. Howe S. +. Nixon, W.
Stephenson and W. D. Halpin.
The sausus adjourned after Mr.. Aims
| wsrsh had notified the members that tn
house met n IL o'clock today under tn
Dw constitution.
0hs 2S Democrats of the assembly he'll
star chamber caucus last night lastin
ear about 80 mlnutes. BY . vote Of II
8 AassmblTman Foley Of New York WI
chosen leader over ASsemblyman Henne
" Of KiaRs The Democrats will vote 4
Mr.. Foley for speaker today.