The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-01-13
SENATOR 0. \. PLA7T.


ooIIl, cdndor and integrity thew have
learned to repose implicite confidence
he Is statesman of clear head and
calm Judgment, and his opinion is
sought after by his brother senator's
we need such men in the United States
senate Just now and in the near flu
lure portentions matters of great mo-
ment may develop affecting the welfare
Oh our country. In such a time the
judgment of such man is invaluable;
III such a time no stronger or more
potent accessory for the right can be
found than our own Senator Plat He
is true son of Connecticut, and is
beloved by all the people of the state,
and, gentlemen, since he has the genius
TO be what he is--one of the foremost
men of our republic-we will again
clothe him with senatorial honor, and
In doing so we will honor, not him
alone, but we will honor the whole
state of Connecticut l take great
pleasure and pride in seconding the
nomination of Hon. Orville H. Platt for
United States senator for six years
longer
Representative Hutchings of Essex
spoke in high terms of Senator Platt,
nation would be unanimous.
On motion of Representative Frisbie
of Pennington the vote was taken by
rising and was unanimous. Senator
Plat was declared the nominee.
At this moment Speaker Barbour,
who had been busy elsewhere making
up his committee list, appeared in the
hall and was afforded an opportunity
to say word for Senator Plat Mr..
Barbour said that to his mind the pub
.fc man of to-day most resembling the
martyred Lincoln is Senator Platt.
!(Applause). His honesty and integrity
have given him an influence in the SEN
ate enjoyed by no other man. In be-
half Of the republicans Of Hartford, Mr..
Barbour said that he Joined in all that
had been said in praise of Mr. Platt
The caucus having no further bust
ness to come before it adjourned.
Immediately upon the adjournment
of the caucus each house met separate
ly.
SENATE.
The senate presided over by Lieuten
ant Governor Dewell was opened by
prayer by Chaplain Thompson, after
which, about twenty minutes were oc-
cupied with the following business:
Resolution changing name Of fisher
les and game committee. Passed
in concurrence.
Message of Ex-Governor Coffin re-
garding state flag. Referred to COM
mittee on military affairs on concur
renee.
Resolution appointing a sewage COM
mission concurred in referring to the
committee on cities and boroughs
PETITIONS REFERRED.
Rv Senator Kendall: OF w c. Now
nv ct al. for incorporation of an cleo
tr.ic plant in Norwich. Of F. 8 Dennis,
Of al for incorporation Of an electric
Wight n1ant in Norwalk. Both to moor
porations committee.
nv Senator Goodrich-For amend
r,ent TO charters of the Rockville ana
arlington Street Railway company
+be Central Railway and Electric com
,,anv of New Britain, the Hartford
Sweet Railway company, the New
ENGLAND Tramway company, ana the
Waterbury Traction company, an ~
,..i1road committee. OF the Brantoro
Electric company for charter a.neno-
,rent. Of Charles A. Wllllanl q -
for Incorporation of the New Loliuol
Gas and Electric company VI Charies
Ball. ct al, to manufacture ana SCI,
electrical supplies in New Lonooh' Al
to INCORPORATION committee.
Rv Senator Marigold: OF the oneitoh
pathway company for charter aneho-
ment.
Rv Senator Herman: For the moor
ooration of the Torrington and VIM
chester Electric Railway company.
Railroads.
Rv Senator Plimpton: OF e. A. Fuller
and others for incorporation OF the SUI
field and East CRANKY Street Railway
company Railroads.
Resolutions.
By Senator Plimpton: Amending the
charter Of the Aetna Insurance COM
pany of Hartford 50 that from nine to
seventeen directors may be elected. In
surance.
BY Senator Gay: Appointing w. e.
Simonds of Canton, T. S. Gold Of Corn
wall and ]. M Hubbard of Middletown
trustees of the Storrs school for four
years from July l, 1897.
The Military Laws.
nv Senator Plimpton: Bill creating
the position Of an additional aide on
the governors staff, with the naval
rank of captain equal to coloneD, TO
represent the naval militia.
The senate adjourned at 1903 to l2:3O
to-day.
HOUSE.
The house was called to order yes
terday at 12:45 by Speaker Barbour.
Chaplain Richards offered prayer.
Contested Seat.
A petition was received from William
C. Saunders of Waterford. New London
county, claiming a seat in the house as
the representative of Waterford in the
place Of John l.. Payne. Contested
elections.
Petitions
From Milford Street Railway compa-
ny for amendment to charter.
Representative Briggs of Middletown.
City of Middletown to issue water
bonds. Cities and boroughs.
Representative Tucker (by request).
Citizens of Oxford, Monroe and New
town for the removal of meeting
house. Judiciary.
Representative Tucker of Ansonia
(by request). Riverside Cemetery as
ISOLATION for change in location. Judi
ciary.
RESOLUTIONS