New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-06
AssrMBLYMAN O'GRADY.

sons and Harrison II has the ablest BODY OF repre-
sentatives whole. Of any county In the state. IL
Is quite natural that the representatives OF tho
county have a commanding place in both the Senate
and the Assembly and that one Of them has now
reached the Speakership
The political depths into which the Democratic
party has fallen in this State was illustrated by
the selection made by the Democratic Assembly
men of a candidate for Speaker. The man they
chose was Dan" Finn. for many years liquor
dealer and Tammany Hall Assembly district
leader.
The Republican Assembly caucus was short and
undeniably sweet to the men nominated FOR once.
There was not contest for any office. One Re-
publican Assemblyman was present who was gazed
at with q great deal OF curiosity. This was Fred
ertck A. Robbins elected an Independent Repuo-
lican from Alegany County There had been threats
Of excluding him from the caucus. but he was
present believing himself to be AS good Repub-
lican as any of those present There was no roll
CALL and therefore his presence was not oniciahy
recognized Il snail attend every caucus until
strike a snag" said Mr.. Robbins. The members
of the Republican machine evidently thought II
best not to NEEDLE with him at present
Assemblyman Austin. OF New-York called the
caucus to order and named g. Fred Nixon, OF
Chautauqua, for chairman Mr.. Nixon made
short speech. One year ago. he said In the Assem-
bly, Chamber he had predicted n Republican victory
in the State and Nation. He gratihed that the
white House prosperity would come Repub-
lican Governor had been inaugurated. from whom
much was expected and from whom much would
come He called upon the Republicans to be loyal
10 the people Of the State.
"Our Democratic friends" he continued. Thought
that they be the rulers OF the State forever
and became Indifferent TO the wishes OF the people
Do not let us think that present supremacy surely
means permanent supremacy. Party success con-
| sists In keeping the close TO the ground and
| listening and respecting what the people have 10
saw I trust we will pass bills in their interest"
Mr. Ives of ST. Lawrence County. was elected
secretary Of the caucus. Mr.. Armstrong placed
| Mr. O'Grady nomination candidate Tor
Speaker in simple. straightforward style. He spoke
| Of Mr. OGradys ability and integrity. and de-
| clared that he admirable leader OF the AS
| sembly in 1896 and would be courteous and able
| Sneaker. Mr.. Brennan. OF Brooklyn. seconded the
| nomination. Mr.. OGrady was then selected by
reclamation as the Republican candidate for Speak
er
| Mr. Austin nominated Colonel Archie +. Baxter
| for clerk and Mr.. Horton seconded the nomina-
| ton Colonel Baxter was nominated for clerk by
| accamation The other candidates for officers OF
the Assembly were also chosen by unanimous vote.
| Their names follow James G. Crawford. Of New
| York sergeant-at-arms; Joseph Bauer. Of Monroe.
| head doorkeeper Frank W. johnson. of Erie first
assistant doorkeeper; ex-Assemblyman f.. l.. DEM
crs, OF Lansingburgh second assistant doorkeeper:
| Henry c. Lamnert, OF Brooklyn. stenographer.
The Democratic Assembymen met in caucus In
| the Assembly parlor. Assemblyman p. H. Roche.
| of New-York City. presided. and Assemblymen
Hoffman, Of New-York. and Zurn. OF Brooklyn.
| were named secretaries. The following compli-
| mentary nominations We're madc Speaker. Daniel
| f. Finn of New-York clerk. Charles Marshall of
| Erie: sergeant-at-arms Thomas II. Murphy. of
| New York: head doorkeeper Max Steinert, of New
| York; first assistant doorkeeper Edward Owens.
of New-York: stenographer Thomas Hassett. Of
| Steuben. Assemblyman Finn is TO he the Demo-
| cratic leader on the floor.
| The caucus of the Republican Senators brief.
| II called TO order by Senator Ellsworth in the
Senate Library and Senator Parsons, of Rochester.
was chosen chairman. Senator Iligbe, OF Suffolk,
was elected secretary. Senator Ellsworth offered a
resolution that the places allotted to the several
| Senators by the Senate caucus last year be con-
tinued 10 the Senators this year and that they
| be authorized to name the appontees for the diff
anded o th Clerk sn of he ense The
| can name the employees of last session or make
new appointments. Nearly all Of last years APP
| pontments will II Is expected. stand for the pres
| ent session. Tho resolution was unanimously
| adopted
| adoption Of a resolution. presented by Senator
| Ranes to the effect that the rules OF the Senate
| be adopted they were last year, except that
| Rule be amended by chasing the Railroad Com
| mittee with those having eleven members. This
| increases the membership of the committee by two
Senators Coggeshall. Of Utica, and Page. Of New
! ditiona places the committee. Senator Grant.
| Of Delaware, who was elected to succeed the late
| places held by his predecessor. The caucus COM
| mittee of last year was continued
| Both houses OF the Legislature will meet al II
| o'clock tomorrow morning 10 organize and after
the Assembly elects the officers chosen by the Re-
publican caucus and Lieutenant-Ciovernor Wood
| ruff and Speaker OGrady deliver their addresses
| adjournment will be taken until the evening OF
| Wednesday. January l3.