New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-07
CITY TO FARE BETTER.
PARSONS SEES SPEAKER.
tNesc-Y York Hill Get at Least Tlco
important ChairmdnsMps.
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by NJ eeTspz 70 The Tribune
Albany, Jan. e.-UndeT the leadership of Speaker
wsdsworth in the Assembly. New-York City seems
assured OF better representation i'll the committee
lists than 81 has had Ger many years. At least two
important chairmanships Will go members from
The metropolis IL IS expected. and New-York men
are likely TO get places on all the important COM
rittees including the possible appointment of
New-Yerh County man TO the Rules Committee.
Congressman Herbert Parsons was here to-day to
see Speaker wadswerth. They the en-
tire committee list with reference to New-Hork
County, and when Mr. Parsons left the city he
seemed we'll pleased with the prospect. He saw
Governor Higgins for a few minutes, AND talked
with him about the committee appointments
"f think the Speaker is determined TO give every
consideration to New-York Ceunty's claim which
he can in fairness said Mr.. Parsons. i have
talked with him at considerable length, and feel
that we are in better position this year than we
have ever been before. am determined to guard
the interests Of Network at every point, ana II
has been the policy OF New-York County this year
70 have men here in the Assembly who can give
valuable service
Governor Higgins would rot discuss HIS CONVEX
,stjor with Congressman Parsons about the com
ralstee appointments. Speaker wadsworth said
that he had gone over the situation thoroughly
with Mr. Parsons
we discussed many propositions and alterna-
fivss" said he and think Mr.. Parsons is well
satisfied with NETWORKS prospects.
The Speaker spent busy day at the Capitol go
leg through accumulation OF correspondence
ere receiving visitors. Among his callers were
stssenlhlynan Mead Of Albany, and Assemblyman
Merritt. his opponent in the Speakershin fight
-The called 10 pay his respects and talk over the
general situaiion-
/ Mr.. wadswcTth dia see Governor Higgins
to-day His slate, II is likely. viii he announced
lthe dag before the rsassembEg of the Legislature
Isitkough this is certain II is not competed
t,et. By any means, most Of the discussion OF
men aEd places is tentative There Is little DOUBT
iS-aens the leaders now that Sh srnan Mo-slsnd OF
r7hemuEs, will be made chairman OF the ~sys
and Nas-s Cennait:ee carrying with q ths fiear
tsesdershp. Next to this appointment interest IN
,she situation centres IN the New-foFS County sp-
pointments
Fsespit. the sfso-tx ef Mr. Parsons 10 ohyssin tho
i.hs.Fnsansas OF the tStiss Committee foT George
r. AgEew this plaos in all likelihood VII so 10
Jean L Burnett. Mr Asnew. however gill pfeoE
ably be mad. chairman OF the COMMITTEES on Elec-
srIcts, Gzas sssd wster Supply which Just now IS
az important plnoe II addition, It is likely that
rs sill rssHtu Ias Elsce the WAYS and Means
Eplapittea uitsss he should be chosen 10 repre-
cent Ae~-TarA in the Rules Committee.
, Ezr. p. s9r.ntics. next 20 Nr. Agnew the New
York member or longest service, in the opinion or
snoss who are watching the situation. will be ap-
POINTED 20 the Committee Rules unless MI
Agnsw should get that appointment As mem
her Of the insurance Investigating committee. II
has been rather confidently expected that he "oulo
be made q member of the Assembly Insurance
COMMITTEES. While this also is not unlikely, Il Is
knewn that Congressman Parsons is of the opinion
shat Mr.. Prentice could do good service on in
surance questions if not member OF that com
sni;tes. and IS q member Of some other COMMITTEES
have an opportunity TO watch NETWORKS inter
ests.
The present belief is that Assemhlyman Vain
wright Vill head the Committee Banks unless he
himself SHOULD interpose an ohieeti9n Ais expet
value that committee in the present session It
much work and occupy an important place in the
before The insurance investigating committee IN
relation 10 banking institutions is likely 10 bring
an g Of the sae Banking Department
ana peaIeT Wssverfh in its trsating Of alferna-
tives. considered the appoint of strong body
In this way New-York would be in better strate-
Es PSfon n shsn with 3n two or fb i9F fer PAM
rlittee there will be strong New-fork member
Taxation Codes Railroads Judiciary. Banks and
strong representation from Nev-York County if
the present expectations prove true. Ii is not I'M
1nen,ber Of either the COMMITTEES ON insurance or
Banks i was understood today that While he
lad asked, his wishes were likely to be followed
The present indications are that lanes T.
Rogers Of Broome, will get the chaiTnanship Of
Lynn Cox. OF Erie AR. Rogers has worked faith
Thp ' Caucus ma6e Strong eSh FOR th faonE
His appointment TO the Insurance Committee would
greatly lessen the sting of his deposition from the
Mr.. Cox seems likely now 20 be ma lie the head
9t the Committee on JUDICIARY IN place of MI
Fish; Of Madison who viii be dropped, according
Chautauqua the present Taxation and Retrencn-
chairman may he retained When the ap-
J1oiaJment list Is read there will be a strong in
fusion of men in this committee il is expected
:. Percy Hooker. Of CiAnesee- is expected to sue
reed Assembyman Bedell OF Orange. head Of
the Railroads Committee. The n1nor committees
have hardly been considered vet The Speaker is
deEoting his time TO reeoneng conditions and
ing his lists OF the members who to support
the leaders IA the housekeeping which IS in store
sn the legislature.
The Municipal Ownership men. Including the
called independent Democrats, Viii have recogni-
zion also Mr.. WadSworth. it IS underst God. has
raid that they shall he represented on ali the