New Britain herald., 1915-01-05
H0LC0MB TO BECOME
 GOVERNOR TOMORROW
Inaugural Ceremonies to Be Held
 al State Capital.

Hartford, Jan. 5.-The general as- sembly of 1915 will be opened to- morrow with the inauguration of Marcus H. Holcomb of Southington as governor, in succession to Governor Simeon E. Baldwin, with the swear ing in of state officers the entire ad- ministration passes once more into the control of republicans from a politi- cal standpoint.
 Mem bers-elec began to gather as early as noon today to make acquain- tances one with another if they were tlrst-timers, or to renew acquaintances of other sessions if they were vet erans. The hotel corridors were early scenes of animated discussions over legislative programs and pros poets. Many, especially those mem bers who live at a distance, came pre- pared to stay over until Thursday as they will be guests at the inaug- ural ball to be given in honor of Governor Holcomb by the First Com pany of Foot Guards tomorrow night.
 Transportation Discussed.
 Of many questions discussed at the outset by members elect that of trans portation during the session received
 
 had been sent out by the state comp troller and members paid their own way to Hartford. At the comptrol- lers office it was stated that following the precedent of last session mem- bers will receive only their consti- tutional allowance for mileage. Any excess mileage needed will have to be paid for out of their own pocket. The Ia 13t a p1- sure which permits the state treas urer to pay members their salary on the instalment plan, and unless q change ie made this will be the plan this session. Mileage costs more this year than in 1913, and the net financial return 10 a member from his salary of $500 will be accordingly less.
 Party caucuses will be held at the capitol tonight, those of the republi- cans being the chief factor in organi- zation of each branch.
 WiI Nominate Officials.
 The republican senators in caucus will make selections for positions in their chamber.
 Meantime. the democratic mem bers-elect will meet David E. I'itzger-
  tee chairman. and talk over legisla- tive prospects from the party stand point. A "steorng committee" may be named, although this is likely to be deferred. Floor leadership of the democrats will be discussed. There are only two veterans of this per suassion in the senate, Purcell of the third and Hurley of the sixteenth. There are but three other democratic senators. The republican member ship on the other hand. is made up of seasoned legislators, several having come up from the last house
 Democrats Have Few Veterans. few veterans. Taylor of Danbury and Stoddard of Woodbridge. who are re- turned, were very active in the last j house, and probably vii! be looked i to as guiding stars for the democrats. . The house membership at opening will be l9J republicans, 6l democrats ! l progressive and independent. The , death uf john NJ Mckenzie. repub- liran. from Wallinefurd. permits Rep l Tt sentative HridErtt, d democrat. to . sit until his :sucressor is qualified If i: no election is held in Wallingford the { democrats have the additional seat for !. the entire term.
 Members elect. after discussing eau i GUS matters. expressed their interest 1 in the recommendations Governor 1