New-York tribune., 1900-01-10

portant ones, exceptionally strong. The Legis-
Iature deserves and has the confidence Of the peo-
pie OF the State. and commands the respect OF the
Democratic press well as the enthusiasm OF the
Republican newspapers.
ORGANIZATION OF THE SENATE.
When the clock pointed to Pan the members Of
the Senate except Senator McDermott, OF Hudson.
were in their sezts which were almost hidden oy
flowers. IN hour and half the organization
had been perfected. the Governors message re- re-
adjourned until nezt Monday evening
Democrats side Senator Martin Of sussex, taking
Of the Hudson Senator but It is EaId that the sus-
sex man viii retain his place at the head OF mis-
party's representation IN the Senate oy the eA-
Senator Pitney. Of Morris. called the Senate TO
order at D. m and read the certificate OF the sec
retary of state to the membership Of the SEN
ate Senator Martin, OF Sussex, was chosen tempo
Gloucester, was made temporary secretaTy. Sen-
Pftney then presented the credentials OF sen
Union; Francis OF Monmouth; H. ". Johnson, OF
Camden; Miller, Of Salem; McCarter. OF Essex;
Reed OF Somerset. and Stanger, OF Gloucester VINO
took the oath OF office and signed the parchment
Senator Pitney nominated Senator ". NJ John
son Of Bergen for president ana senator FaGAeg %
Bergen Senator was elected by vote OF 4 20 b ana
took the oath OF Office
Senator Martin in relinquishing the chair 10 The
new president cordially congratulated Senator
Johnson, referring 10 the fact that they had been
schoolboys together in Sussex County
On taking the chair President johnson thanked
the Senators Tor the honor conferred. and ex-
pressed the hope that ne would retain their conf
dence He pointed out the effects Of the law sub
stitutng printed for engrossed bills He also said:
desire. also TO direct attention 70 the necessity
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for the Senate and other state departments The
every direction has caused a crowded condition Of
the Offices in the State House which demands early
permanent quarters which are compelled TO
occupy the Assembly committee rooms in default Of
every Senator here IS that the facilities for trans
adequate. We have committee rooms worthy OF
merely Iobbies or cOatroorls and are incouvenIent
and Iinsl1irsb bIe for the transaction OF committee
business. There Is an urgent necessity for such
additions this chamber as viii AFFORD sufficient
number OF suitable rooms where committees may
hold public hearings, or may confer privately Il
couveniences for the use Of Senator's where they
may have an opportunity 10 work with reasonable
freedom from interruption
SENATE OFFICIALS CHOSEN
The Rev. arthur johnson, Of Hackensack ofrered
q prayer
Augustus 5. Barber. 5r. was elected secretary Of
the Senate. the Democratic candidate being George
The organization Of The Senate was perfected by
ss sSq e Franz Shs fqSEs nssg Of No ]
CLERK George Hoy re, ~ M9nm9g5n g 79 asss5ant
54rad SaFs 'fGf o6n ?n arwood M G q sa sa
serEeant-a l-errns Arthur BedeI. Of Camden: as
sistant supervisor of bills, James Shoemaker. OF
Cape Nay; bill clerk. Louis 7. Reed, Of Somerset;
calendar clerk. William H Fischer, Of Ocean
Temporary rules were adopted pending the adop-
tor OF the amended rules, which were reported by
the special Jolnt comrnittee and referred 10
rnittee consisting 'of Senator'S Pitney. Stokes and
Martin
President johnson announced the appointment Of
Arthur Van Buskirk. OF Hackensack. as his priva e
secretary.
STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE.
President Johnson announced the following COM
uirtee appointments;
Agriculture and Agricultural CoIlege-Hutchinson.
Appropriat tions-srokes,- Hutchinson. Cross and
Banks and Insurance-H. W Johnson McCarrer
and Braun
CIerEv-Fraucis Hutchinson and Martin
Corporal ious-Stokes Reed and Van CIesf
Commerce and Navigation-Haud. Evans and
Foster.
Ecduca -Iou-Francis. ETar5 and Martin
EIections-Afiller. cross and Cornish
Printed RfIls-Stauger. Hutchinson and Pacl4r
Federal Relations-Miller. McCarter and Van
Cleef
Game and Fisheriss-Stanger. Francis and Cor
Judiciary-Pituey. McCarter and Martin.
Labor and Industries-Snith, Miller and Van
Niiitia-Reed Hand and Cornish
Miscellaneous Business - Pitney. Stakes and
Packer.
Pubic HeaIth-Cross. Pitney and Braun
Railroads and Canals-Pitney H " johnson and
Van CIeef.
Pinsrsu Rlghts-Hand. Smith a-As Packer