Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-16

Albany, n, Y, Aug. 15.-The second
Gay of the dual administration in New
York state dawned on a whirlpool of
confusion in the Capitol. A steel chain
with a heavy paddock secured the
great seal; the privy seal was under
lock and key; the way to the execu-
tive chamber. William Suffers eitidel,
was bolted and barred, and from two
offices the rival claimants to the
great SEAL recognition by New Yorks
secretary of state and by the Cover
nor of the neighboring state of New
Jersey We're accorded to Lieutenant
Governor Glynn, who claims to be the
acting Chief Executive. Possession of
the privy seal, whose imprint validates
all documents coming before the Gov
ernor on aairs wholly within the state.
and occupancy of the executive cham
bers, remained with SulZer, the i'm
peached Governor.
1t was Glynn's move on the political
ehessboard. today. He planned a
checkmate. Like a master of the game,
he gave no hint to his opponent of
what this move would be.
The usual crop of forecasts was har-
vested, during the forenoon. One re-
port that seemed authentic was that
Mr.. Glynn would called upon Mr.. Sui
ger formally to vacate the executive
chamber and surrender the privy seal.
Suffers refusal would pave the way to
court action. Governor Suffers reply
to such a request lay on his desk. yes
terday afternoon. The signature was
Suffers but the words were his law
yers.
A sensational report was current that
Governor Sulzer would seek the indict-
ment for treason of Charles F. Murphy,
leader of Tammany Hall. and organiza 5.
ton leaders, who commanded the anti
Sulzcr forces in the battle for inn
parchment.
There's nothing to it," asserted d.
Cady Herrick, chief of Suffers staff of
lawyers. when asked if the report was
true. Governor SulZer continued firm
in his determination to occupy the ex-
eeative chambers and administer the
states affairs, today. His counsel gave
10 irtmation of what would be their
course, should a court order enjoin-
ing DIR. SulZer from acting as Cover
nor be served upon him.
Lieutenant Governor Glynn expected
to go to the Capitol, today in the ca
pacity of acting Governor and attend
to any matters that might come be-
fore him. Attorney General Carmody,
requested by Secretary of State May
to advise him, who was Governor of
New York, was expected to make pub
lie his decision. today. The burden of
arecent opinion given by him led the
Governors friends to anticipate an I'M
favorable ruling.
Mrs. Sulzer still lay i'll of nervous
disorder, unable to see her friends. DR..
Robert Abrahams, her physician, re-
turned to New York on a midnight
train, leaving Drs. jacob and Melon
aid with her.
Aaron ]. Levy, majority leader of the
Assembly, who led the fight on the
Assembly feor fer impeachment, was
suffering from a nervous breakdown.
The impeachment of Governor Sui
yer will not affect his salary check
preliminary to or during the impeach-
ment trial. Should he be convicted on
the Impeachment charges his salary
would stop. Members of the Senate will
receive pay at the rate of $4,000 a
year during the time they are sitting
with the judges of the court of appeals
as court of Impeachment.