The record-union., 1895-01-08

| But we are indeed to be congratulated
upon the happy selection which we are
about to make. possessing as he does, the
attributes necessary to constitute one
qualified for this high position, as is my
friend, your friend, every body's friend
| Hon. John G. Lynch.
Possessed OF energy, kindheartedness,
| conservatism and parliamentary ability,
the latter obtained by actual experience
! OF two sessions, he will, in my mind,
make such presiding officer as will en-
dear him to us, one and all, ere the END
Of this session. [ take pleasure, gentle
men OF The House, in seconding the
nomination of Hon. John c. Lynch.
Thomas of Nevada in seconding the
nomination of Lynch, highly compli-
mented eX-Assem blynan f. Gould,
Speaker OF the last House, as being
man who was identified with the inter-
ests OF the county he had the honor to
| represent. He then alluded to the stand
Lynch had taken against the division of
San Bernardino County and claimed that
he proved by his loyalty to his county
the probability that he would be the same
| to the State.
| In alluding to Speaker Lynch's father,
who was present, he said: 81 see amongst
us one OF the old-tilne pioneers, one
whose shoulders are bent down beneath
! the honors of tour-score years; long will
the pioneers be recognized as the found
|
com monWealth. They kissed the burn
ing sands Of Nevada and the snow-clad
peaks OF the Sierras; risked their lives
amid the fevers Of Panama, and still fur
| ther did they venture when they in frail
barks cilcled the Horn to build up a
State that would be their only monu-
! ment."
He was proud to second for the Speak
ersnip the son of such a father
| Reld OF Trinity then addressed the
| House. lie said it had been the custom in
| the past for the minority to honor some
| mem Der OF their party with the nomina-
ton for the principal office in the Assem-
Oily. lhe Democrats, III pursuance of
that custom, would do the same at this
time. While they were defeated at the
last election they still felt that the MEM
| berS of1the party, so great in the past,
were willing to stand up and support the
party in the future. He placed in nomi-
nation for the Speakership Hon. \. l.. L.
Bachman of San Francisco.
| U'Day of San Francisco seconded the
nomination.
The roll was called and Lynch received
63 votes and Bachman l3 Lynch was de-
! clared elected, and was escorted to the
chair by committee of three, composed
OF Dodge of Alameda, Powers of San
francisco and Bachman Of Fresno.
Speaker Lynch made brief and....elo-
!
the next thing in order was the election
| Of Speaker OF the House, pro tenn,
| HnelpS OF San Mateo nominated Judge
| E. V. Spencer of LasSen and alluded to
his long judicial labors and perfect fit
ness to assume with dignity the duties
that at times would deyoive upon him,
Powers Of San Francisco seconded the
| nomination by saying: "As a member
from the metropolis of the State, and the
territory midway between the fruitful
valleys OF San Bernardino and the fertile
hills OF Lassen, and as citizen rejoicing
at the possibility of the extreme south
| joining with the extreme north, to per-
! feet the organization of this House, |
| take great pleasure in seconding the
nomination Of that brilliant lawyer.
| that courteous gentleman, that learned
parliamentarian and very warm friend,
| Judge Spencer of Lassen."
| L. j. Dwyer of San Francisco, in a
| brief speech, nominated NJ. y. Deyine OF
| San francisco as Speaker pro TEN.
| The nomination was seconded by ]. Ii.
| Wilkins of Marin.
| Roll was called, Spencer receiving 60
! votes and Devine l3.
Spencer was declared Speaker pro tenn.
! and was escorted to the Speak er's chair
| by committee composed of PhelDs of
| san Mateo, Powers of San Francisco and
! Deyine OF san Francisco, where he took
! the oath of office.
On motion of Pendleton of Los Angeles
the House adjourned until IL A. NJ. to-
day.
Morning Republican Caucus.
The Republican memb bers of the AS
sembly met in caucus yesterday morning
at 10 O'Clock in the Supreme Courtroom,
| Assemblyman Brusie of Sacramento
called the meeting to order and stated
| the purpose of the caucus.
| Wade of Napa was elected Chairman
and Beitman of San Francisco acted as
Secretary.
John Z. Lynch of San Bernardino was
the choice Of the caucus for Speaker:
Judge L. V. Spencer of Lassen, Speaker
pro tenn; Ex-Assemblyman Duck worth
| of Santa Cruz, Chief Clerk; Andrew
Branch of san Francisco, Assistant Chief
| Clerk; Bert Kidder of Sacramento. En-
! rolling Clerk; L. T. Atkinson OF San
| francisco, Engrossing Clerk: X. @. Wick
ham of Orange, Minute Clerk; Arthur
| Fisher of Grass Valley, Journal Clerk;
| George Parkinson OF San Francisco, Ser
! geant-at-Arms, and VIM. Lamphrey of
| Sacramento, Assistant Sergeant-at- 4 rms.
| Gutter Of Guba offered resolution
| that the Chairman name committee of
! tive, empowered to appoint such attaches
| as were necessary to carry on the busi-
ness OF the Assembly. but the motion was
| lost.
The caucus then adjourned to meet in
the evening at O'Clock.
Senate Republican Caucus.
The result of the Republican Sena-
torial caucus was The nomination of the
following persons Tor the positions
named:
For Secretary of the Senate, Frank J,
Brandon beat Marcus D.. Boruck by one
vote.
For Sergeant-at-Arms. Leslie Black
burn of Alameda was successful
Charles Newman OF SoIano and John
! O,Connor Of San Francisco were named
for Assistant Sergeants- -at-Arns.
For Postmistress-Mis McHugh of
Alameda.
For Assistant Postmistress - Mrs.
Blanchard.
For Mailing and Folding Clerk-Emil
Kline.
For Messenger to State Printer-Charles
Kern.
For History Clerll--N. L. White.
For Chaplain-Rev. G. a. Ottmann,
Bill Clerk-Philip Tresize.
File Clrk--J. +. Knapp.
For Enrolling Clerk. III. DUNCAN.
For Assistant Enrolling Clerks-Mc-
Koon, j. NJ. Gleason, Jr., Murphy and
Marstou.
For Engrossing Clerk-Mayh yhew.
For Assistant Secretaries of the Senate
-Pardie, Sham and Ensign.
For First Bookkeeper TO Sergeant-at-
Arms-Lyell Pedlar.
For Secopd Bookkeeper to Sergeaut-at-
Arms-E. Casey.
Fer Minute Clerk-E. F. Mitchell.