New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02
WADSWORTH CHOSEN.
WI Lead assembly - Senator
Rmnes Temporary Senate President.
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Albany. Jan. 1.-Caucuses were held tonight
by both parties in both branches Of the Legis-
lature preparatory TO organization at the first
session tomorrow. Senator Raines named
! b. the Republicans President pro TEN. with
ont opposition. Speaker wadsworth was named
TO succeed himself in the lower house. In the
Senate the Democrats voted 10 make Senator
Grady leader Of the minority and to accept La
fayette 3. Gleason clerk and any appointments
he may choose To make.
The Democrats Of the Assembly chose this
first opportunity to do service to their party TO
elect Paradise Jimmy oliver leader of the MI
nority Oliver came back to the Assembly last
year after several years rest from public serv-
ice. lie was the buffoon Of the Assembly. call
ing down his sIlvered head 1eers and rIdicule
dozen times a day, making himself the butt of
rude horse play and apparently liking nothing
better. II. c. Stratton, of Chenango, was named
against him, but refused 10 be a candidate.
The only fight worthy Of mention was that
over the post of sJerographer TO the Senate.
Even this did not come To a fight in the caucus.
since George H. Shotwel practically withdrew as
a candidate against James c. Marriott. the stem
oRrapher last year. and his name was not pre-
sented in the caucus. Nevertheless lively polit-
teal manipulation was necessary to bring this to
pass, Shotwen had behind him the influence of
State Chairman Woodruff and the Senators from
Brooklyn Senators Armstrong Tully. Raines.
White Wilcox. Hinman Page. Congressman Par
sons Borough President Cromwell of Richmond,
where Mr. Marriott lives, and many others advo-
CO ted his candidacy.
Senator Armstrong particularly bitter
against Mr. Shotweu He declared that in con-
necton with the insurance investigation. Mr..
ShotweIl had shown himself unfit to have Il
place like this one. other charges were voiced
Tnht
frankly told his friends that ii Mr., Shotwell's
name were presented TO TIE caucus ana accept
cd he himself would refuse to be bound by that
decision and would fight Mr. ShotWel on the
floor OF the Senate. Finally. Chairman Wood
and thought it might be advisable not make
too bitter fight. and Mr.. Shotwel withdrew as
q candidate.
senator Gates of Madison County. who
elected by combination or Democrats Repub-
leans and Independents. after campaign
which cost him S}1 900 went into the Republi-
can caucus just he did last year and had full
privileges granted TO him. THESE. he utilized by
filing remonstrance against the appointment
OF " a Robpirs from his district. as enSross-
The organization of the Senate. as agreed on
tonight will be: Senator Raines. President pro
tenn; Lafayette 3. Gleason. clerk; Charles r.
Hotaling, sergeant -at-arms, and James {. Mar
riott, stenogra phcr. This is the same as last
year. In the Assembly, too, the organization will
be practically the same, with james w. Wads
worth Jr.. Speaker; Archie L. Baxter, clerk;
Frank W. Johnston, sergeant, t,at-arms. and
Henry c. Lammert stenographer. Ward t.
CIuett, doorkeeper, is a new man.
Speaker Wadsworth, in brief speech after
his nomination. thanked the Assembly for the
honor conferred him second time. He said
that last year he had frequently appealed to his
colleagues for help in solving the perplexing
questions that confronted him. and that this
year he intended to appeal to them for similar
assistance and guidance. The Speaker said that
he wished his fellow Assemblymen TO realize
that the best service they could do for them
selves and the Republican party would be In
serving the state and all its people to the best
of their abilities
Much comment caused by the selection OF
Senator Patrick H. McCarren of Brooklyn.
chairman of the Democratic caucus committee
in the Senate. giving him commanding position
in his party in that body