Milford chronicle., 1933-01-13

from New Castle was out of order.
Lieutenant Governor Hazel point
cd out that the roll call had been
started, and Senator McIntire was
out of order.
The resolution was carried, 8 to 3,
Senator Simonton and the eight
Democrats voting in favor of it.
Senator Latchum made motion
that those officers present be admin
istered the oath Immediately. This
motion was carried, despite few
"Noes" from the Republican side.
On motion of Senator I4atchum, a
committee of two was named by the
Lieutenant Governor 10 escort the
President Pro Fem TO the, chair. The
committee comprised Senators Van
SAINT and NicGabe. Applause from
both sides of the house and tho gal
lery greeted Senator -Simonton as he
took the chair. .
For the third time this body has
seen fit to make me its presiding Of
ficer." Senator Simonton declared.
az am fully cOgnlzant of the respoI-
sibilities that rest upon me. intend
to preside without fear or favor. !
ask your support Now, let's get
down to business. .,.
With the last remark, he pounded
the gavcl.
Senator Latchum's motion to ad-
journ until noon Monday was then
adopted. -
The legislative building was crow
ded with spectators and politicians,
as unusual activity was anticipated
in the Senate. Many waited anxious
ly for the Senate to convene, fearing
to go out for lunch, lest they miss
some of the session.
The Democrats went into caucus
shortly before noon and little la
ter the Republicans entered con-
ference In which Senator Simonton
refused to participate. Prior to the
convening of the Senate. Senator
Simonton held a conference with
Senator Latchum.
The Democrats. it is understood.
were confronted with a little diff
Guilty in their conference over the
selection of an attorney TO repre-
sent their party. The contest was
between Howard e. Lynch. Jr., Do
yer attorney, and Mr.. Baker.
When the Democrats had COM
pleted their slate and were prepared
to convene, Lieutenant Governor
Hazel and the Republican Senators
were absent from the Senate cham
Der. The corridors emptied quickly
and the gallery and doorways lead
ing to the Senate chamber were fill
cd rapidly as the Senate started to
convene.
Senator G.. Clifton Maull, of Lewes, |
had been selected as the Republican |
choice for President Pro TEN over |
Senator Simonton by vote of 6 to |
3 in a Republican conference held |
Monday evening of last week. The |
Senate held short session last /
Tuesday and remained deadlOcked,
until Thursday.
The Republican side of the Sem
ate failed to offer any candidates for
any of the offices. Senator Maulrs
name was not placed into nOmina-
Lion for President Pro TEN.
Mr.. Morton. who was elected Sec
retary to the President Pro Tenn,
leld this post in the last session of
he Legislature. He was the Repub-
lean candidate for State Senator in
he Second Senatorial District of
last November.
Mrs. Carpenter, who was elected
ill clerk. is vice chairman of the
New Castle County Democratic Com
nittee. She is the daughter of Sem
ltor Edward A. Hart, of Townsend.
Mr.. Walker, one of the Senate at
orneys, has served in this capacity
or several terms. He is recognized
IS an authority in this work.
MIR. Little, the assistant bill clerk,
8 a former Republican Representa-
i've from Brandywine hundred. He
S active in civic affairs in Brandy /
vine hundred.
Captain Eskridge. the document
lerk, is a former mayor of Seaford.
Ie is active in Democratic politics
nd is a we'll known citizen Of lower
Delaware.