New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
FATHER HENDRICK NAMED
REPUBLICANS IN JOINT CAUCUS SELECT
HIM TO SUCCEED FATHER
MALONE AS REGENT

Albany, March IS (SpeciaD.-The Republicans
of the Legislature selected Father Thomas A
Hendrick. OF Rochester, as their candidate for
Regent of the University at a caucus they held
in the Assembly Chamber tonight His election
will take place tomorrow.
Senator Ellsworth called the caucus to order
and Senator Raines selected chairman
with Senator George A. Davis and Assemblynan
Apgar acting his secretaries. Senator Arm
strong. Of Rochester. nominated Father Hen
drick. He said IN part:
have the pleasure OF nominating Thomas A
Hendrick he is a Republican, and a broad
minded. large hearted philanthropist OF Roches-
ter. For twenty-five years past he has been q
Catholic clergyman Of Rochester. and has shown
his faith by active work both clergyman
and member Of the Society for the Prevention
OF Cruelty 70 Children. He has striven 70 make
elected a Regent I he will be a worthy
successor 10 the late Rev. Father Malone.
Senator Wilcox seconded the nomination OF
Father Hendrick. For several years he said
Father Hendrick was a resident of Cayuga
County, and by his devotion TO his duties had
endeared himself to the people Of that county.
He was Christian gentleman and e noble man
In every respect and his election as Regent
would be an honor to the State.
Assemblyrnan Rodenbeck said Father Hen
drick was one Of the best known priests in New
York. He was a large man physically and men
tally and his labors in Rochester had not been
limited to sectarian lines In every good work
he always ready TO give helping hand
This quality had endeared him to the people OF
Rochester. II selected q Regent of the Uni
versity he would make a most competent official
Assemblyrnan McEwan. Of Albany. nominated
Bishop T. NJ A. Burke, Of Albany, for Regent
He said he was "a cultivated and honorable
gentleman" and would make excellent Re
gent. Senator White. OF Syracuse, withdrew the
name of John F. Mulane from consideration for
Regent and seconded the nomination Of Father
Hendrick.
Assemblyrnan Snyder, of Ulster County, said
he had intended TO present the name CT the Rev.
Richard L. Burtsell of Kingston. but since
Father Hendrick palpably 70 be chosen he
would not nominate him. Assemblyman Swift,
Of Broome County. said: "Mr BurtseH is warm
friend sf Bishop Ireland. and you all know how
good an American he is. Mr.. Burtsen is an
other such man. and I had hoped for his cleo
ton but will vote for Mr.. Hendrick."
ballot was then taken. and Bishop Burke
received the vote Of one Senator and thirteen
AssernbIyrnen. while Father Hendrick received
the votes OF twenty Senators and fifty three As
senbyEnen.
Mr. McEwan moved that Father Hendricks
nomination should be made unanimous and the
motion was adopted This insures the election
Of Father Hendrick by the Republican majority
in the Legislature
Father Hendrick was born in Penn Yam and
is a graduate OF Fordhanl College. For many
years he has been pastor Of St Bridgets
Church. in Rochester. He has been the head OF
the local Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty
70 Children and has taken active part in
work for the abolition of abuses among pawn
brokers and money lenders to the poor. In as
sociation with a Protestant clergyman OF the
State he started American Mont de Piete.
He is one Of the leading Catholic clergymen Of
Rochester and Of Western New-York.