New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-01-07

ruled him out OF order Frewen was persistent
and appealed from the decision OF the Shalr.
The Speaker was sustained by vote OF AZ 10 D.
Representative Griffith then presented a pro-
test nom Governor Pesbody, which was read by
the clerk. 1t covered the history or the recent
election IN Denver. the greater part OF Wnlcn
the Legislature that ii was the duty OF tnat
body 10 make complete investigation OF the
election. II protested against the canvass OF ele
votes until the investigation mao oeeh Sota-
GUIDED and the number OF legal votes cast TOT
each candidate had been ascertained.
presented by Mr.. Grifith. urging the appoint
Inent Of committee Of ten from the Rouse hnS
Eve from the Senate TO investigate the vote ane
report daily to the legislature. with the hhai
report not later than Monday afternoon.
The reading of the Governors protest nae
lasted only about minute when Representative
Treven raised the point OF order that IL was not
sgerrnane 10 any subject under consideration. he
was ruled out OF order. but raised ms point ot
order again and once more was oeolsIeu %. 49,, -
order He appealed from the decision OF the
Chair and the Speaker refused 10 put ms appeal
ANOTHER ADJOURNMENT SOUGHT.
Representative Street moved an adjournment
end the Speaker would not entertain It, Mr..
Street insisted that his motion was in order
according 70 the rules. He WAS informed by
the Speaker that this was a joint session. and
no rules had been adopted for the control OF
Joint session.
'Then ali the more, Mr.. Speaker" shouted
Mr.. Frewen. ARE you proceeding without war
rant Of law
@continue the reading" said the Speaker to
the clerk.
Mr.. Street broke in every few minutes with a
question Of personal privilege and occasionally
with the point Of order that no quorum was
present. The Speaker declined to notice hln1
After the reading Of the resolution Mr.. Crit
fifth demanded q rOllcall on its adoption. Sew
eral members made speeches explaining their
votes Republican Senator Morgan declaring
that he only voted AYE" because he did not
wish to ally himself with the Democratic party,
but he wished TO say that the presiding Grlcer
Of the Senate had been insulted by the House:
The resolution was adopted by vote OK 81
ayes TO nay. the negative vote pelns cast %, py
the Republican Senator Wood. Seventeen He
publican Senators were present and voted LOT
. the resolution.
The Democratic Senators Adams and Taylor
. were present, and did not vote
Throughout the rollcall Representative street
constantly raised the point of order that no
quorum was present, and was as constantly
ruled out OF order Finally the Speaker lost
patience. You will take your seat" he de-
Tnanded sharply. Il viii notr' replied Mr. Street
with energy. The Speaker was about to sum
mon the sergeant et-arns, but several Repub-
ucan members shook their heads at him and he
refrsined.
Mr.. Street. having said he would not take his
seat, Immediately foreswore himself SAT DOWN
and lighted q cigar.
After the adoption Of the Griffith resolution a
motion 10 dissolve the joint session was carried.
Speaker Dickson then called the House to order.
and it promptly adjourned.
. Lieutenant Governor Haggott leader Of the
Wolcott faction OF Republicans. and his follow
ers assert tonight that I'VE or the Repubncan
Senators who were in the joint session to-day
viii remain away tomorrow and prevent a
quorum. The Wocott Republicans have de-
lnanded certain concessions from the Peabody
people as the price OF their assistance. These
things reported TO be the privilege Of nam
ing the two new justices Of the Supreme Court.
and one-nalf OF the Gubernatorial patronage.
Speaker Dickson, leader Of the Peabody faction,
and his followers are not willing tonight to
agree 10 these requests.