The San Francisco call., 1899-01-03

CALL HEADQUARTERS, SACRA-
MENTO Jan. 2.-Blissful quiet marked
the proceedings of the three sessions
Of the Senate to-day. What little scrap
ping there was over the patronage
took place in the Republican caucus, so
there was nothing but the barest rou-
tine work to mark the opening of the
thirty-third session of the upper house
of the Legislature.
Early in the day it seemed probable
that the Senate would not complete it's
organization to-day, owing to the
scramble for places at the disposal OF
the members, but it was absolutely
essential that the body get into work
ing order at once, so that there might
be no hitch in Cages plan to have him
self inaugurated on Wednesday, III or
der to hold Burns gambling partner
Gunst. in office, and as the Democrats
manifested no inclination to interpose
obstacles the programme was hurried
through in three short sessions.
Lieutenant Governor Jeter was con-
spicuous by his absence, but he is ex-
pected to be here in time to induct his
successor into office
lieutenant Governor Neff was an in
terested spectator at all three sessions
and was the recipient of complimentary
greetings of members from poth SldeS
Of the house The new members set
tied right down to business without any
apparent feeling Of rawness, while the
old timers exchanged greetings ana IL
of divergent political views chaffed one
another on the recent election and the
Senatorial tangle, honors DelnS ABOUT
even.
Porter Ashe and Sig Bettman occu-
MED adjoining seats and appeared TO
be on the friendliest terms.
At the day sessions there were large
number of spectators, including many
ladies' in attendance, but the proceed
ings We're too harmonious 10 De az
tractive, so the gallery was deserted at
night.
II was exactly 1885 p. m. when Senator
r r Tangford, the Nestor of the Senate,
mounted the platform ana WIN lhIee
sharp raps of the gaVel calleu the lhlEly
third session OF the State senate 10 oroer'
SThe hour of noon having arrived. and
in the absence of the President OF the
Senate If becomes my duty TO call TO
order the thirty-third session of the Sen
ate. Mr. Secretary, you Will please call
the roll of the hold-over Senators. BY
the way, we will first have PRAYER & 6y the
chaplain the Rev. A. j. SturteVant
The chaplain offered a short invocation,
after which the roll of ho!d-oYer Sena-
tors was called, all answering to their
names. Then came the roll of newly
elected Senators, John f. Davis of Am
ador being the only absentee. These We're
then called up to the Presidents desk
in three detachments and were admins
tered the oath of office by Judge Hughes
of Sacramento
Smith Of Kern offered a resolution pro-
viding that the Senate proceed to the
election of president pro tenn, secretary,
sergeant at arms and chaplain. 1t was
adopted and Morehouse placed in nomi-
nation for president pro TEN. Senator
Thomas Flint Jr He was seconded by
Dickinson. Doty nominated Senator
Iangford, the nomination being seconded
by Sims. The rollcall showed "a votes for
Flint and IA for Langford Flint being
declared elected.
For secretary, Shortridge of Santa
Clara nominated Frank J. Brandon, who
was seconded by Simpson of Los Angeles.
Ashe Of San Francisco nominated Thomas
j. Welch for the Democrats. Brandon
was elected by a vote of "a to A.
Rev. Mr.. SturteVant was nominated
for chaplain by Currier of Orange and
was elected without opposition
Alameda received its reward in the
election of Lou Martin for sergeant at
arms. Senator Leavitt placing him in
nomination. The Democrats presented the
name Of George w. Lewis for the place,