Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-20
Senator Mahan Finds 1t Manifest During
Consideration OF Franchise Charter
AN EFFORT TO EXCLUDE LOBBYISTS
Senator Hooker Introduces Resolution Bar Agents of
Connecticut River Company From Floor and Ante
Rooms of Senate-Fenn Wanted Senators Locked In
Who Bought Loving Cups for Barnum and Spellacy?

Hartford. Conn, Sept 1s.-Never be
fore was such a proceeding as that
which was witnessed in the senate
chamber this afternoon recorded in the
legislative history of the state. 1t sur
rounded the governors veto of the
Connecticut River companys charter
amendment which had previously been
rassed in the house over the veto. The
senate had cleaned up it's business ex-
ccpt the matter of the governors veto
OF the resolution which dominates the
charter amendment of the Connecticut
River company and what has been
called the Judson amendment.
Two Gratuitics Proposed.
The senate was about to adjourn
y nen Senator Mitchell asked for a lit
tie delay. as the main bill was coming
over from the house. having been
PASSED over the veto.
While waiting. Senator Barnum put
In a resolution to pay Albert G. Bald
Y in. the engrossing clerk. and George
r. Hinrlan $500 each for special SER
vice.
Lack of Quorum Disclosed
At once dozen senators who have
opposed gratuities started for the
doors. Senator Woodruff who was
against the resolution. stayed inside,
and when the rollcall which had been
CTQtIe0 naQ Deen CdlleQ ne OouDleQ the
vote. This disclosed a no-quorum, and
tie chair. after Senator Spellacy had
Ioiuted out that the adjournment
could be in the nature of a short re-
cess ordered recess until $50.
Senator Hooker's Resolution.
When time came for reassem bling
there vas not a quorum. The COVER
rors veto was taken UP. Senator
Hooker put in this resolution:
Resolved by this senate: That
the lawyers and lobbyists in the
employ Of the Connecticut River
company be excluded from the floor
and the anie-rooms of the senate
during the pending action of the
senate on the Connecticut River 4
eonpany's charter amendment"
Scores Lawyers and Lobbyists.
In support of this. Senator Hooker
Eaid in part:
T wish TO voice my disgust at the
action of lawyers and lobbyists en-
Jloyed by this company. They have
held Up business of the whole state,
and delayed final adjournment. They
rave caused senator's to be absent
when their case has been in doubt.
They walk in and out among US and
tell us what to do. This is sovereign
state Was there ever a state in
greater disgrace? Some respectable
lawyers are employed by them, and
tcme are known not to be so respect
able In their employ-a private cor
roration.
Judson Influenced by Them.
The able senator from the Twenty
fifth lJudson) is above corruption, but
he was influenced by them. We all
recall the picture a few days ago when
these lawyers stood on both sides of
him at his desk over there during the
debate and dictated the only amend
IEent we are allowed to pass. Are we
hrre 70 rera mt no &c
irterests?r
Senator Mahan said he was in full
accord with Senator Hooker
speIIaey Die Not Want All Lawyers
Included.
Senator Spellacy said he could not
see why all the lawyers should be in
cluded. Would anyone say that ex-
Congressman John H. Buck is any
more dangerous than that man sitting
over there (poiHting to the rear. where
Andrew Y. Gates was sitting): or was
Anson McCook any more to be trusted
than ex-Representative Freeman?
Senator Mcneil supported Mr.
Fooker As he concluded Mr. Hooker
rose and said; Almost thou persuad- |
est me 10 be a democrat,''
Senator Lswlor Misses His Train.
Senator Lawlor said that he was
sorry but he had to leave on the |
O'clock train. but he did not want
anyone to think he was running away. |
Mr.. Lawlor did not get away. however |
r.isSinS his train and returning. He |
explained that he had promised to be |
the primaries in Waterbury and had |
tried to get there. but could not
The point was raised that there was
no quorum present
Hooker as Sergeant at Arms"
Senator Mcneil wanted the sergeant |
alta sent out for senators Hho |
ere in the ante-rooms. Nobody knew !
o. any such oficer as sergeant-at-
arms. Then Senator Hooker was sent |
out to drag. in missing sena tors He |
returned saying that none of them |
Hooker it is said, ran into Senator |
1iarsden. who declined to respond to |
pleas to join the faithful inside.
Wanted to Lock Senators In.
Denator Spellacy said that Mr. |
Hooker's resolution should recognize |
tne lawyers on both sides. Mr. Hooker
said II did. for it mentioned all those |
y no had anything to do with the Con-
necticut River company. On the
question of quorum the chair an
nOunced recess. When the senate
came In again there was no quorum.
Senator Mcneil insisted on an effort
keing made to pull in senators who
Tenn Woodruff was orde to appoint
. committee TO go out and get sena-
tors Senators Peck and Mahan were
Eent out They rounded up Senatorl
Elliott and escorted him to his seat |
ssnator Fem jumped up and asked
he chair &c order the door kept closed
81 no member could go out.
SpsiIaey in eeIIiserent Mood.
Senator Speliscy defied the chair to
make any such order. He said that if |
Necessary for him to go out he would
70 in spite of anyone on the door who
might attempt 10 stop him. He said lie
WAS ready. however. to stay until Z D.
In- in order 10 vote on this measure, |
but did not think il was necessary to
I ut guard over the door to keep him
In
senatorial Courtesy an Excuse fer1
Delay.
Mr. Speliacy, however. said he want
I'd 70 cciect against taking up the
naffer BECAUSE Senator Ragnrsa ha1