Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-08
Harwinton Man the Choice of Republican Repre- sentatves From Field of Five Candidates
THoMs OF WATERBURY TO BE HIS OPPONENT
Caucuses of Mberseect of Assembly Hartford Last Night Five Progressives Flock by Themseves-Repubcans Urged Stand Firm and Do Faithful Work For Con- nectcut-Baldwin Stirs Up Opposition in His Party

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 7.-The mem
 bers-elect of the general assembly met
 In caucuSeS according te their party
 affiliations tonight te prepare for CT
 ganizatien of both branches tomer- row when the 1913 session will begin
 not only were nearly all the members elect present, but the gathering of past members of both branches, of for mer state officers and of prominent men in all parties. was one Of the largest in many years.
 As the senate is democratic the oF- ganization of that body had been pre- arranged so that the democratic sen ators met only to exchange greetings and to see that their plans were com- plete. The republican senators got together at the Allyn house and agreed " of Southport for president pro tenn. This will be a complimentary vote, as Senator Landers of New Britain will be chosen by the democrats.
 Morris C. Webster for Speaker.
 The republicans will have no can didate for clerk and and the choice of Kenneth Wynne of New Haven will name the doorkeepers and messen- gers and Senator Landers will select Rev. MT. France of New Haven as senate chaplain.
 chiefly in that of the republican mem bers of the house held in the house chamber. Every seat on the floor and in the galleries was taken. The of Harwinton as their nominee for speaker. He was in the last house and was formerly building and loan commissioner. For clerk they chose Sabin S. Russell of Dayville and John Buckley of Union, who served in the last house. Under the new rules the chaplain will be named by the speaker
 The selection of doorkeepers and messengers was left with 8 commit tee.
 The democratic caucus of house members was held in the old supreme court room. Representative w. F. Thoms of Waterbury was the unan- imous choice for speaker as expected. There had been some talk of a com plimentary vote by the New London county delegation for Christopher l.. Avery of Groton, but no such vote materialized and Mr. Thorns' election was very enthusiastic. The matter of doorkeepers, messengers and clerk was left with a committee which will re- port to the house tomorrow. should conditions warrant making a contest for these places.
 Five at Progressive Caucus.
 The progressive members caucused at Dillons Court Only five of the six were on hand and these decided to voAe
 
 &ressive republican. for speaker. It Is understood that this will be con1- p1mentary vote and then the pro- gressives will vote for Mr. Thonns, if 1t appears to be to their advantage to do so- It is further understood that these progressives will be joined by the two progressive republicans and all will act together to hold the ball. anee of power. if opportunity offers itself
 Mahan 5anquets State committee.
 In the afternoon the democratic state central committee met but the vacancy caused by the resignation of E. s. Thomas as secretary was not filled It was stated by Chairman For ster that no business was done but other members said the committee voted to endorse Thomas Myers of Colltnsville for chief clerk in the office of secretary of state, which is now filled by MT. Lounsbury The com mittee then took dinner as the guest Of Congressman elect Mahan of New London. The other guests were Lieu tenant Governor Tingier, Treasurer Roberts, Comptroller Dunn, Secre- Cummings, all of whom made short speeches, and Daniel J. Lucy, F. P Latinler, w. H. Farrell, Walter Fitz- ksaurice and Charles H. Foley.
 Thoms Urges Party Loyalty.
 The democratic caucus of house members was presided over by Eli B. Weeks of IitchfeId and John F. Ad dis of New Milford was secretarv Mir. Thoms' name was presented by Mir. Lynch of Waterbury and there were seconding speeches from all the counties. MT. Thoms responded thank ing the democrats for the honor and urging them all to stand together in behalf of his party and to uphold the caucus action, and throughout the ses eion' place party loyalty above every a1 to see that every democrat was pres ent tomorrow. The committee to se- feet other nominees was in session at g late hour and it was thought that sattnew F. Kelley of Windsor Locks, who was in the last house, would be 1 fhe party nominee for clerk
 Progressives Did Not Vote.
 The republican caucus was called to order by J. Henry Roraback, chair Hian of the state central committee, | and Dr. A1corn of Enfield was chosen | to preside ". s. Hyde of Manches- | ter and E. $. Boyd of Woodbury were | clerks. After an effort to gather the members in the front seats it was de- | rided that the quickest way to do | business was to take an informal bal- l lot for nominee for speaker. It had | been agreed among the candidates that i here should be no nominating speech | es. A. w. Marsden of Madison had | leaving five candidates | The roll was called of republicans as | given on the preliminary roll The ] only absentee proved to be Thomas- W. Hall of Wo1cott. The names of | Harry Rider of Norwalk and Dwight | Benton of Clinton, who were put down | IS progressive republicans, were called | ,ut they did not respond indicating | hat they were not acting with the l 'epublicans.
 Webster Leads on Ballot.
 As Robert Harris of Sharon is i'll he vas represented by George s. Kirby. while Q L. Luce of Newington was represented by Joshua Belden, who Ilso sat in the last house. The tel1ers were Rice of West Hartford, MaItby # Granby. Johnson of Thompson and 'lessis of Putnam.
 informal ballots showed I2a votes