New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-05
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O'GRADY WILL BE SPEAKER.
SEVENTY-SEVEN REPUBLICANS WENT
INTO THE CAUCUS.


AND TIFFANY. AFTER VOTING FOR MAR
SHALL AGREED TO SUPPORT oGRADY.
q TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBusEI
Albany. an. 4.-James VI. E. O'Grady was
nominated for Speaker OF the Assembly at the
caucus Of the Republican members tonight
Opposition to his selection was manifested. how
ever and on the first ballot he received only
seventy-fve votes one less than enough TO
elect him Speaker Mr.. Davis and Mr. Tiffany.
OF Brooklyn. voted in favor of the nomination
OF Henry Marshall for Speaker. but acquiesced
In the action of the majority Of the caucus. Mr.
O'Grady. therefore. will have seventy-seven
votes in his favor tomorrow.
Mr.. OGrady's rooms at the Fygeia Hotel
were crowded all lay with Republican ASSEM-
blymen. Mr.. OGrady moved about among his
visitors with somewhat anxious air. 1t was
not until the arrival OF Henry Marshall from
Brooklyn that ne gained a mOra cheerful look.
For twenty-four hours he had known that some
OF the Republican Assembymen would gladly
compromise on Mr.. Marshall for Speaker. MIR.
Marshall however soon after he arrived told
Mr. OGrady that he would i7port him, and
thus removed any fears the litter had OF the
formers becoming a rival
Among Mr OGrady's visitors were Mr. Davis
and Mr.. Tiffany, VINO had a long and private
conference Win him. Apparently Mr.. OGrady
told them that he would not mind their making
q protest against his election So long az they
entered the caucus and agreed to abide by its
decision. In this policy which was actually in
Mr.. O'Grady's favor. Mr. Davis and Mr. Tiffany.
to all appearances. had the support OF Senator
Brush. Of Brooklyn
senator Brush was apparently Of the opinion
that something disastrous would happen II Mr..
O'Gredy, the choice Of Mr.. Patt for Speaker.
was not elected He declared his confidence that
Mr.. OGrady would act in a conservative man.
ner." The conservative manner" VIII be dis
closed when Mr.. OGradv hands down Mr Platts
list OF the committees Of the Assembly
MEETING OF THE FAITHFUL"
The Republican Assemblymen had their caucus
In the Assembly chamber There were seventy
seven present. and three, Mr.. O'Grady, Mr..
Weekes and Mr. Laimbeer. absent. Mr.. Adds.
chairman Of the Caucus Committee. called tho
caucus 70 order and named Mr.. Kelsey, OF Liv.
ingstcn, for chairman. Mr.. Kelsey was escorted
to the chair by M Hill Of Erie County and Mr.
Harna OF Dutchess COUNTY H expressed his
thanks and hoped that The proceedings would be-
harmonious. Mr.. Sears Of Franklin and Mr..
Brennan, Of Kings. were selected as secretaries.
Mr.. Brennan called the roll. and, II was noticed,
included the name Of Nh Cottle, Independent
Republican from Onondaga County but not the
lame of Mr. Laimbeer Independent Republican
from New-York
Mr.. Armstrong. Of Monroe County. nominated
Mr.. O'Grady for Speaker In a brief speech The
main thing he had 10 say in communication OF
Mr.. OGrady was that the Tammany Hall leader
in the Assembly of 1897 had praised him for
his courtesy and impar'iaty" This tender
ness 10 Tan,many Hall members as well as to
others, Mr.. Armstrong said was characteristic
Of Mr.. O'Gradys whole administration an
Speaker. Then Mr.. Armstrong sighed
There is a reduced Republican majority this
year" he said. looking sadly around at the
smaller number Of Republicans after one year
Of AIr O'Grady's administration. and. there
fore, his courteous way Of treating his fellow.
Assembymen will be especially needed"
MR. DAvIss PROTEST
There were no more speeches. and Mr O'Grady
was apparently to be nominated BY exclamation
when Mr.. Davis. Of Brooklyn suddenly got W
and made the following protest against A1r
O'Gradys election:
Mr, Chairman ana Ggnl.m'en: Acting upon the
soe impulse OF Tna1 oonc'Fe 20 De ny privilege
from many OF those here present in my caucus
: o. Ns Rel IL
can" IS synonyme of liberty. ana this j. Repub-
can caucus. Il IS my duty because my high re-
gard for the welfare ana sacces Of the Republican
party brings me- 20 believe that such ction is right.
| cannot. and think speak truihfully when
say tha, many Of you here present cannot. at This
bodngs for Empire State Repu5licau.sm. And IL
s because of this hat here. In this caucus Of
the Republican party upon organization. which
consider be the proper place pr my protest
and the protest OF the district which / have ths
honor 10 represent against the policies which
believe have brought MS az party TO a position of
ency in this state and necessarily against cand'-
date who. might easily wish. had had no connec-
l shall cast my vote for gentleman. wholly with
out his previous knowledge or consent. whose cau-
row 10 the Speakershp would fire with buoyant
enthusiasm a united Republican party throughout
cept!oa Of true Repubiloansm without malice tow
ard any candidate that has been or may be named
County Henry Marshall. for Speaker.
PLATrs INTERFERENCE RESENTED
After Mr. Davis had thus expressed his opposi-
ton to the election Of Mr.. O'Grady. an attack
was made by sir. Tiffany on Mr.. Platt. Mr..
Tiffany said
Gentlemen; represent an independsnt Repubn;;
NewYork. refer to 2 the Roroqgh Of a. BROOKLYN
snoknn OF by Mr.. Armstrong for instance-no one
Could hnd fault, but in my city there IS d decided
sentiment against the nom, nGmnaii0n Of any man for
mar outside OF this body The people should choose
The sneaker and |. therefore. protest against any
person not a member Of this Assembly debating
our choice for Speaker. any one debating the
neonle's choice Of any elective officer I have de-
r.ded that ought TO attend this caucus, but
ertheless protest agains; Mr OGrady's SELECTION
Marshall for Speaker.
Mr. Wallace. OF Queens County sought 10
break the force Of this attack upon Mr. Platt
with an amusing air OF sincerity. he declared
hat no outside influence had dictated his choice
u Speaker OF his own will he selected Mr.
O'Grady The roll was then called. and Mr.
Marshall took occasion 10 say: Il haven't q
musical voice. II had. ] would sing. Z love