The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11

Boss Brayton was in iovial mood today 1
and exceedingly loquacious on every sub |
ject but the United States senatorship.
He occupied his usual leather-cushioned |
seat I'm the northeast corner Of High Sher- |
iff Hunter G. Whites office for upward or |
an hour during nearly half OF which
he sat and listened TO a statement from
the prolix speaker. Hon. Roswell B. |
Burchard of Little Compton.
Asked what he thought OF the alleged |
stampede Of his ld-time lieutenants 10 |
Col. samuel Pomeroy Colt. candidate for
the United States senate. the boss said:
Il will not discuss the subject. / have
nothing To cay about IT,"
He admitted that he had not reckoned
upon any Democratic support for his per-
sonal choice for senator. but would not
say more on this phase OF the contest;
You may say this, however, he added.
"for the benefit OF those who have been
'spotting' my movements at the state
house: ] went into the speakers room
yesterday morning because / knew l was
moment, but went through into the rooms
OF the committee on judiciary, ana the
clerk OF the house, and thence into the
corridor. Mr.. Burchard wasn't In his
room, but was attending the Republican
caucus: and knew he wasn't there, but
went in merely TO arouse the curiosity or
the spotters.'
'If the papers are going into that busi-
ness / might find time 10 put them on TO
some things they might like TO print.
Gov Higgins announced today that he
hension of the person or persons who
murdered Samuel Slater. the Saylesvile
night watchman. last Tuesday morning
The senate was in session only a
few minutes, during which IL gave con-
sent to several appointments made by
the governor. Though II has turned
down some, II has already confirmed
I'm the first eight days, more or GOV
Higgins comparatively unimportant
nominations than it confirmed OF Gov.
Garvin's in two years. 49, .,.
The governor settled the hair-rais-
ing excitement over the position or
member of the state barber commls-
sion by naming John e. Chevalier or
Woonsocket to succeed Thomas +. Nc
In caucus today the Democrats de-
cided to stick by Col. Robert II. l.
Goddard for the United states senate
first, last and all the time
They delegated Senator Rsthbone
Gardner TO nominate him and senator
James j.. jerks TO second the nominao ma
Theodore +. Green TO nominate ana
Thomas A Carroll to second the nomi-
nation in the house
Theodore F. Green was instructed 10
address letter 10 Col. Goddard advislne
him that the Democratic assemblymen
would oppose the withdrawal OF his name
al any time or under any circumstances.
II vas stated that a petition with lo"
Signatures was coming from Woonsocket
10 the Democratic representatives from
that city, asking them TO vote Tor Col
Colt and the Woonsocket representatives
decided to ignore the petition entirely, be-
l;eving that many of the signatures were
those OF employees OF Col. Colt, which
therefore should have TO weight.
Senator Arnold of Westerly, who has
shown considerable independence at the
present and past sessions OF the general
assembly. announced this morning that
he was for Colt for senator holding that
Colt is not in favor with Brayton and the
state machine and represents In his can
didacy opposition to the machine and It's
boss
Representative Clarke of jamestown
told n News-Democrat reporter that as
far north as Bristol, on the east side OF
the bay. the state is solid for Wetmore
In the house the creation OF joint COM
mIttees was considered, and Speaker
Rurchard got himself into a snarl by
putting an amendment TO the joint rules
and then trying to choke off debate on the
ground that the amendment was not a
proper one
Mr.. Hogan offered the amendment pro-
vldng that the speaker should appoint
house members OF the joint committees
ana the governor the senate members.
Mr.. Hogan was proceeding 10 discuss
the propriety of insulting the governor
and people by not permitting the governor
TO appolnt members OF the joint commit
tees when the speaker, seeing long dis
cussion before the house. said that mem
bers OF the house could not direct the
senate to do anything. as the senate had
the riCht to prescribe it's own procedure.
He then. on his own volition. after being
reinforced by brief consultation with
Senator Stiness ruled that the amend-
rdent was out OF order, though 1t had been
moved and seconded. stated by himself
end read by the clerk and there -
10 xNrnf "a
or amendment. under such circumstances,
is the property OF the house.
Nlr. Hogan withdrew his amendment
and made the point OF order that the SEN
ate had no right to prescribe how many
members the house should appoint TO
Joint committees: and the speaker Ie-
vcrsed himself again. deciding that IL was
different question.
The speaker quoted from Reeds rules TO
sustain his efforts TO permit an appeal
20 be debated. but later overruled them.
and also Jefferson's manual. on the
ground that a house rule adopted last
week OF motion Of s. w. X. Allen was
tho highest possible authority.
Throughout the discussion he showed
great patience and mental ambidexterity,
and also desire 20 let the minority talk
a little.
Republican members expressed them
selves vigorously I'm condemnation OF the
speakers action in consulting Senator
Stiness about his ruling
The Republicans, bearing in mind the
senatorshlp struggle 10 begin next week.
voted down. 1924, a Democratic amend
ment requiring the roll 10 be called when
ever one-hfth OF the members In grand
committee request H. The Democrats
voted unanimously for IL and the Republ-
cans against Il. which fact was regarded
as highly significant.
The rest OF the joint rules were adopted
and the house adjourned.
IN THE SENATE