Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-23
WITH THE W-MAKERS.
NOTES AND COMMENTS FROM THE
PENNSYLVANIA CAPITAL
Governor stones Inauguration Was One
of the Most Elabo rate Ever Seen IN the
State-A "Snake" Bill Introduced for
Quay's Benefit.
Harrisburg, Pa. January 20

Harrisburg, Pa. January 20.
| The senatorial situation has not
changed materially since last week.
Both sides in the Republican ranks
claim victory, and the Democrats, hay-
ing nominated George A. jerks as their
candidate, leaves the contest in the same
field of uncertainty. Tuesday was the
day for the holding of the first ballot in
each branch Of the legislature, and We'd
nesday for joint ballot. The result was
that Quay polled 112 votes on the joint
ballot jerks 80. and the balance were
scattered. With several absentees this
left Quay short l3 votes to elect. The
anti-Quay ties had their forces well in
hand Notwithstanding the hard work
done by Quay.
Senator Magee, on the floor OF the
senate, last Friday, made statement
in regard to the attitude of himself and
Senator Finn on the senatorial fight
He declared that he and Finn were
close friends, associated together in
business and politics, but in the sena-
torial contest they hold an honest and
sincere difference in which each follows
the dictates of his own Judgment. He
also stated that he was not candidate
for senatorial honors, nor would he
accept the place secured by what others
charge him with-trying to defeat Quay
to be elected himself.
Although the inauguration expenses
were limited to 81 1000, the affair was
one of the
MOST ELABORATE OF IT'S KIND
held in this city in many years. Besides
the attraction of witnessing the inaug
gural parade, the desire to see the new
capitol and witness the first ballot for
United States senator brought many
strangers to the city. Besides a number
of congressman and other prominent
men from Washington, there was pres
ent the accredited Chinese representa-
tive to this country, together with his
suite. They took deep interest in the
inaugural events and seemed to be
pleased with the way Pennsylvania
inducts in office its chief magistrate.
The full strength OF the new National
Guard, 5000 men, were hero, fully armed
and equipped. They made IL fine appear
ance and won frequent applause. There
were also present number of political
clubs from Philadelphia and Pttsburg,
besides a large number Of G. A. r. posts
from various parts of the state. To
these was added the local fire depart
ment, making one of the largest inaug-
ural parades ever seen in this city.
In the evening public reception was
held at the executive mansion, which
was attended by about $500 people.
| While the reception was going on there
was display of fire works along the
river front, short distance above the
mansion.
One Of the bills that passed last scs-
sion, yet was imperative owing to the
want of an appropriation, was the
Hamilton road bill. This bill was sup
ported and backed by many rural mem
bers, but owing to the low state Of
finances the people
NEVER DERIVED ANY BENEFIT
from its passage. This session vigor-
Gus effort will be made to have an ap-
preparation of 81 900, 900 passed, so that
the bill may be enforced. The country
members will renew their fight of the
last term, for tax on bicycles and
vehicles, to be applied for the improve
ment of roads.
Many clerks in the different depart
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