The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-04-01

bled But il was not until nearly o'clock
that the way was clear for action. Sena-
tor Wagner again presided. Senator
Fiero renewed his motion that the action
Of the first caucus in nominating unani-
mously William +. Sheehan for United
states Senator be renewed, and Senatot
Fiero reintroduced tho resolution to that
effect which he had withdrawn earlier in
the day
Senator Wagner put Senator Fieros
motion to a vote and there were loud cries
Of ayes followed by equally stentorian
noes. Senator Fiero then demanded a
roll call. but Senator Wagner decided
that nasmuch as he had announced the
defeat Of Senator Fieros motion thero
could be no roll call
.. o'0oRMAN's NAME PRESENTED
Senator McClelland of New York city
then presented the name OF Supreme
Court Justice O'Gorman. Senator Nc
Clelland told of the three mont hs arduous
labOrs here to elect a United States SEN
ator and he believed that Senator should
be elected before Tuesday next. when the
extraordinary session of Congress called
~ oie 10 W SOuNChC. Ocu6tOT
McClelland went on to say that Justice
O'Gorman's name in New York city is a
household term for dignity and intellec-
tuality. He told how Justice O'Gorman
had been educated. first in the public
schools Of New York city and then in
higher educational institutions. He de-
clared Justice O'Gorman to be q Democrat
OF Democrats. an eminent jurist, an honor
to the Supreme Court bench and that a. a
Senator at Washington he would be an
honor to the Democrats OF the State.
Senator McClelland traced Justice O'Gor-
mans career and at the close Of his re-
marks there was very generous applause.
Senator Griffin. in seconding Justice
O'Gorman's nomination. said he was a
man Of high intellectual quality and Of
noble character. that he was a student
and a scholar and that he had been a
high and worthy member of Tammany
Hall.
Assemblyman John K. Hackett Of New
York city. dean OF the Democratic Assem-
blymen and who originally placed Justice
O'Gorman in nomination on Monday night
last. seconded Mr.. O'Gorman's nomi-
nation.
DIP. BUSH STICKS TO sHEEHAN
DR.. Bush. who was Speaker of the As.
| sembly at the time that Mr.. Sheehan
was eut.-Governor and who in tho
first joint caucus on January 10 placed
| Mr.. Sheehan in nomination. then spoke
He said in part:
Before you sacrifice the Democratic
party up State I want 70 again present
the candidate OF the Democratic par,y
| who Tor two months and more carried tho
banner OF the majority with dignity to
himself and with honor 70 those who
had nominated him and honor to tho
entire Democratic party of the Sta.o.
l will not further extol the candidate OF
the first joint caucus. Our position in
standing by him represented tho t'uest
principles OF Democracy. for wo repro
sented the majority. We were thorourhlv
entrenched in the time honored dort-ino
fof majority rule Before you lie down
before the minority renew my nomi-
nation OF Mr.. Sheehan. who during hi.
candidacy had grown in public opinion
which was opposed to INSURGENCY.
nominate again William F. Shcehan.'
| (Cheerso
Senator Fiero seconded Mr.. Sheehan's 5
nomination.
Floor Leader Smith then said "Ws
have made every sacrifice to keep alive
the principle Of majority rule. Wc havo
done everything possible that could he
expected of men to uphold the old time
principle of majority rule. But we cannot
offer excuse to the Democrats of the state
II there ia a vacant chair in the United
States Senate in Washington after April 4
next. l second the nomination of SUI
preme Court Justice O'Gorman." (Checrs. }
D-CADy HERRICK NAMED
Assemblyman Walter r. Herrick then
nominated D-Cady Herrick. Senator Biz
Tim Sullivan nominated Isitlor Straus.
Senator Bayne named Augustus Van Wycls
and Senator Ferris placed in nomination
John ID. Herman of Oneida county. A
roll call was then ordered On that cell
Senator Black of Kings county. who has
been stout Sheehan man. refused to
vote. He said;
Il will cast my vote in this caucus IL
the insurgents here present will promise
to abide by the majority. have no as
surances that they will abide by the
I
they will promise TO abide by the candi-
date who receives ffty-cipht votes in
this caucus l will cast my vote"
No such assurances being Forthcoming 9
Senator Black did not vote. Senator
Harte. Senator Murtaugh and Senator
O'Brien spoke for harmony.
On the Assembly roll call in the caucus
Assemblyman Blauvelt said:
I'VE in our camp (the Sheehan camp>
have been fighting for the principle OF
majority rule, | cannot and | will not
sacrifice my conscience by changing my
vote. therefore vote for William L,
Sheehan.'
Assemblyman Boylan spoke up for
Justice O'Gorman and said:
Justice O'Gorman by his career and
by his character has been an inspirat ion
for the young men of New York city
Assemblyman Wende said:
-You are committing "A very grave error.
There has been grand fight made for
majority rule and before this caucus il
over l want to stand here and rebuke
you for breaking down majority rule
again vote for William +. Sheehan."