New-York tribune., 1896-01-02

as being present Mr.. OGrady, of Monroe. as
leader of the majority, moved the immediate
election of the officers of the Assembly. The
officers decided upon by the Republican caucus
of last evening were elected, the candidates OF
the Democrats being regularly presented and
rejected Hamilton Fish. Of Putnam, was
elected Speaker over John b. Stanchfeld. of
Chemung. the Democratic candidate. by vote
Of ss to 46 Mr.. Fish was escorted to the chair
by NIessrs. OGrady and Stancl field. on as
sumng the chair the Speaker said:
appreciate the high honor you have conferred
upon me by electing me to be Speaker oi the
largest legislative body ever convened In New-iork
state. There is not time to refer TO the questions
which will confront you. but trust that IN your
deliberations you Will seek to promote the highest @
expec;a tons and aims Of the people of the state
whom you have been chosen to represent
on motion Of Mr. Robbins. Of Allegany. Archie
f. Baxter. Of Chemung. was elected clerk to sue
ceed himself He Immediately sworn in by
Speaker Fish. Philip Renhard. jr.. Of New-York,
was elected sergeantat-arms. On motion Of Mr.
Andrews of New-York. Joseph Bauer. Of Monroe.
was elected doo,keeper; +. b. Johnston. Of Erie.
first assistant doorkeeper, and Berton Haen-
beck. of Albany. second assistant doorkeeper
At the caucus last night there candidate
for stenographer. The candidate was left 10 be
selected by the Caucus Committee. Mr.. De Graw,
of Kings. moved the election Of Henry G. Leon
ard. and the motion prevailed.
Messrs O'Grady and Stanchield were ap-
pointed a committee 10 call on the Governor ana
inform him that the Assembly was in session
Messrs Nixon. Of Chautauqua, and Butts, ol
York Were appointed committee To tell
the SENATE that the Assembly was in session
Nessrs Audett Of New York. and Brown. of
Yates, were appointed a committee on the draw
ing Of seats. 1t was res jlvcd that Messis
O'Grady and Stanchfeld, the leaders. and Messrs
Nixon and Finn. veteran members should nave
the choice Of seats before the drawing com
menced
At 1850 a recess was taken to await the mes
sage of the Governor The message was an
nounced and presented by Private Secretary
Ashley w. Cole. II was read by the Clerk.
The Venezuela resolution that was adopted
by the Senate introduced by Mr.. O'Grady.
1t seconded by Mr.. Stanchheid. who said
that. this question. if on no other In the
present session the Democrats and Republicans
stood on common ground. Inc resolution was
adopted unanimously.
Thirteen bills were introduced. Mr. OGrady
had the honor Of introducing bill No. J. The
most important bills were those Of Mr. OGrady.
referring TO the payment Of taxes now due the
, State from NewYork City for the care of indi-
! gent insane persons. and bill to TRANSFER
/ New York's pauper insane to the custody OF
the State These received at their second
| reading and will be referred TO the Ways and
Means Committee.
Of the session. Asscmblyman O'Grady. TO whom
fell the first choice. took No. 43. Mr.. Stanch-
field. the Democratic leader, followed, taking NO.
Az the seat directly across the middle aisle from
Mr. OGrady. Mr. Nixon selected No. -. ana
Mr. Finn No. %. Through Assembyman Trainer,
Of New-York. the Democratic delegation asked
that Mr. Butts. of NewYork. be privileged In
the selection of seat. This was objected 10
! by the Republicans.
! When the drawing was begun Mr.. Ives, OF
| St Lawrence was the first 10 receive choice.
/ He selected the seat directly In front Of Mr.
| O'Grady AS the lottery proceeded II was seen
that the Republicans gathered around their ac-
knowledged leader. and the Democrats were
equally as anxious to secure seats near Mr..
Stanchfold. On the middle aisle, Messrs. Ives.
| OGraGy. and Nixon are lined up opposite Messrs.
| Finn. Stanchield and Butts. The last name 10
be taken from the box was that Of Mr.. Cor
rigan Of the XXth District Of NewYork.
At the completion OF the drawing. Mr. Butts
offered resolutions with regard to the death Of
Patrick J. Kerrigan. Of the NVilth New-York
District. They adopted unanimously. and
adjournment taken until Wednesday If
next week at $50 D.