New-York tribune., 1911-02-05

selected MI oHeenan ne had n talk with
Governor Dix, and that the Governor told
him at that time that he believed II would
be unwise to elect Mr.. Sheehan Mr.
Murphy also said the Governor expressed
the opinion that both Mr.. Sheehan and Mr.
Shepard should withdraw from the race
Mr.. Murphy told me that he agreed to
have Mr.. Sheehan withdraw II the Gov
ernor could persuade Mr. Shepard to do
likewise. The Governor then said he would
try to secure Mr.. Shepard's withdrawal
according to Mr.. Murphy.
"A few days later Mr.. Murphv said he
saw Governor Dix again and the Governor
reported to him that Mr. Shepard had de-
clined TO withdraw Mr.. Murphy said II
was then decided TO have Mr.. Sheehan re-
main In the race, and his name was pre-
sented 10 the caucus"
Murphy. II is said. told McDanlels that
he believed the insurgents had sufficiently
demonstrated to their constituents their
opposition to Sheehan, and that in the in
terest OF party harmony they should now
support the caucus candidate.
Yesterdays Session q Farce.
The peace Of the formal Joint session to-
day was rudely shattered with another
incident illustrating the strong arm" meth
DDS OF tho organization now controlling
the Legislature. The session itself was a
farce-a nero handful Of Senators and AS
semhlymen was present AssemblyInan
Holman. Of Nassau County. had prepared
resolution inqulring from the Attorney
General whether these Friday and Satur-
do CaaeiNpa xrit
not in violation Of the federal law govern
ing the election OF United States Senators.
Being one Of the insurgents, he hadn't
happened TO mention this to Speaker Fris-
bic or Senator Wagner. who as temporary
president OF the Senate presided over to-
days joint session. So when Holman
arose to present his resolution Wagner was
seized with a temporary blindness, and.
unable to perceive the Assemblyman, the
Joint session was adjourned very speedily.
In the subsequent session Of the Assem-
bly, Holman tried TO obtain recognition
from tho Speaker
"Mr. Speaker. Mr.. Speaker" lie called,
waving n copy OF his resolution The
Speaker. too. was afflicted with a sudden
blindness. He looked directly at Holl-
man and recognized Assc,nb!yman Oliver.
of New York. who moved an adjournment.
The Assembly was curious and when the
Speaker put the motion a few ayes we're
drowned in a chorus OF noes"
"The Assembly stands adjourned" an
nounccd the Speaker while Holman shout
ed Gag rule"' and vainly demanded a roll
call
This is an outrage" declared HOLMAN.
'Il rip this thing wide open"
This incident stirred up the insurgents
greatly, and is admitted by the organza-
tion men to be distinctly unfortunate
There is manifest a desire on the part OF
the regulars to be very nice to the IN
surgents. which came into being as soon
as the leaders discovered that ,he insur-
gents. with the Republicans, could control
fourteen committees I'm the two houses and
absolutely had the Governors highway com
mission ripper bill under their control. Some
OF the insurgents have been told that there
is no intent 10 moest them or hold up their
local legislation, despite the fact that AS
semblyman Evans's local bill was held UP
by two Tammany men. Therefore to-days
incident, showing anew the fact that no
insurgent will be permitted TO do anything
In the least suspected or unexpected by the
organization leaders. has added greatly 10
the bitterness between the two sides in the
senatorship deadlock.
The steam roller process is working, and
Murphy is behind it furnishing the motive
power" said Mr.. Holman after the ses-
sion. 'He fears to show the people OF the
state how the lawmakers are carrying on
the states business We are balloting for
Sheehan. Shepard and Depew for United
States senator, and tho people do not want
any one os them"
Mr. Holman's Resolution.
The resolution which Mr.. Holman
sought TO introduce rectes the opinion Of
Attorney General Carmody to the effect
that the Legislature must meet at noon
daily except Sundays and take AT least
one vote until d Senator is elected, and
concludes:
BE II resolved, That this joint assembly
request the Attorney General 10 report 10
this body as soon as possible his opinion "a
20 the legality Of these sessions al which
there has been present no qubrum. and his
further opinion "a to whether such sessions
al which more tlan a majority of the elect
ed members absent themselves by previous
mandatory provisions Of Section / Of Chap
ter 2i5 Of the Laws Of 1856 which directs
the meeting or this joint assembly.
Mr.. HOLMAN declared that the Legislat-
ure had gone through the farce Of ballot
ing, knowing fun well that even with
unanimous vote for one man hc could not
be elected. lie added:
in response 10 q resolution Of this Joint
body. Attorney General Carmody some days
agO gave his opinion that the law requires
that We cit six days "a week and ballot for
United States Senator until selection rs
made or until the LEGISLATURE adiOUrus sine
die. Tho Attorney General stated emphat-