Evening journal., 1922-12-05
DEMOCRATS PLAN.
FOR LEGISLATURE.
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o'clock. 1t was decided to take a
recess for dinner and reconvene at
1 o'clock.
In addition to the members of the
Legislature there are also present a
number of Democratic leaders and
many workers who are evidently
seeking some of the Jobs that the
{ Democrats will have to give out. The
party will have a majority in each
! house and will therefore appoint the
clerks, attorneys, messengers, etc.
for each house.
Senator Thomas r. Bayard, who
rame from Wilmington by automo-
bile, was one of the first to arrive.
Congressman-elect William II. Boyce
of Dover, and State Chairman Hoey
were also early arrivals. Others
present were W. Truxton Boyce of
Stanton, General r. r. Kenney OF
Dover. and Andrew ]. Lynch OF
Georgetown. the three county chair
men; DIR. Dorsey w. Lewis Of Mid
dletown; former Senators j.. r.
Clements of Clayton, and Edward
Hart OF Townsend former Repre-
sentatives J. Edward McNubb OF
Wilmington and Stats of BlaCkbird;
Francis dell. Janvier. OF New Castle,
Charles F. Saylor OF Wilmington,
and many others.
1t was intimated before the meet
ing this afternoon that the actual
caucuses for organization OF the two
houses would be left until the Mon
4 Ill, 4. 1
venes but that tentative plans for
organizing and the distribution OF
offices would be discussed at the
meeting this afternoon.
Senator Charles D. Murphy for
president protein OF the Senate and !
Samuel y. Culver of Delmar, for !
Speaker OF the House. is slate that /
Il IS predicted will 60 through, al /
though they will not be actually |
named today.
Senator Murphy. according to the /
best information obtainabe. seems |
10 be practically assured Of landing /
the office Of president pro tenn.
While there is said to have been
some opposition to him on the part
OF the "drNs," this is not believed
to be strong enough to block his
selection. Senator Murphy is a hold
over and has served six years in the
Senate.
There are several others talked OF
for speaker in addition TO Represen-
tative Culver. including Representa-
tive Collins of Newark and Repre-
sentative Holcomb of New Castle.
but the indications are that Culver
will he the selection. with either Mr..
Collins or Mr.. Holcomb for floor
leader.
There promises TO be spirited
light for some of the offices that the
Legislature has 10 give out Charles
P. Saylor. of Wilmington, treasurer
" the Democratic city committee, is
alked OF for chief clerk OF the Sen
lte. Former Representative Nc
Nabb, It is said would like to be
reading clerk in either the Senate or
House. The two houses will also
name several other clerks, two -
orneys and several messengers.
The conference this afternoon VIII
probably go over the Democratic
State platform and discuss the pre-
,aring of bills TO carry out platform
pledges. It is likely a steering COM
nittee will be named 10 have bills
prepared in connection with plat
orm pledges.
There is said to be a disposition
m the part Of a number Of members {
q take some action towards regulat-
ne the price OF coal In view Of the
ecent jump>in price. made by deal
RS in this State. Another matter $
which several members have dis 7
ussed is a bill to require in some {
manner by law, that coal dealers in
Delaware furnish 224O instead of t
900 pounds for a ton OF coal.
Some radical changes relative to S
rying to abolish the Court of Chan $
cry and ripping" out the state |
Highway Department have also been 1
iscussed by some OF the members =
mt just what Will be done in this re-
pect will probably not be decided 4
ntil the Legislature convenes.