The State Capitol

Lansing, Jan. 3. - From the tone o Governor Rich's message, it is eviden that the University has nothing to do except froin the legislature at this ses sion. The governor that the institution is now on a solid foundation In his message he said: "Our State University stands not only at the heai of our own educational institutions but well up in the front rank of uni versities in this and foreigu countries The act of the legislature two years ago in providing for the one-sixtli mili tax places the institution upon a proper and substantial foundation. It is knosvn in advance what the University has, anc saves the time of our legislature in considering that matter. It also guarantees the University itself a permanent income, and with increased amount now charged for tuition, and a gradual increase of the fund as the valuation ol the taxable property in the state increases, it will place this institution beyond the need of asking furtlier aid from the legislature for years to come. If the governor's word goes in the case, as it probably will, the regents will make an idle request if they ask the legislature for special appropriation for new buildings. The idea seems to be that retrenchment is the proper way to meet the wants of the state, hampered as the people are by continued prevalence of "hard times." Few state institutions, if any, will get increased appropriations for 1895-G, and the university will have to be content with her present income, at least until better times prevail. John Donavan's popularity does not wane. His desk was the only one in the house to-day which kind friends had thought to make attractive with flowers. Several of the senators were lueky enough to be remembered, but no member of the House, except Donovan, received such recognition. And he is the favorite of Speaker Gordon, too. Whenever there is a comrnittee to be appointed, Donovan always getsthe recognition due the democratie ininority. The mention of his name is always the signal for vigorous applause. He sits well back on the speaker's right, and is always the synosure for all eyes. Wheneverthe representative brings in a friend the first object of interest he points out is "Donovan, of Bay." "That's him, see?" The minority never fails to retain liis innate modesty which goes not a little, toward keeping up Donovan'a stock. There is not a little of ceremonial left yet in the Legislagure. It is most apparent on days like the opening ones of 1895 have been. It requires a committee of three to inform the govenor that the legislature is in joint session. Then a second committee of five is necessary to bring the chief executive in. The ehairman of each of these committees has the unnecessary task of announcing the results of the committee's laborious task, which he usually does in a manner as devoid of grace as it is full of pompousness. The chief executive comes in surrounded like a criminal with officers of the law and advancing through the main aisle of the representative hall, the whole sextette stops in front of the speaker's desk, when the ehairman, in stentorian tones, announces: "Mr. Speaker, the committee appointed to bring the governor in is ready to report. The governor is here." The governor is doubtless glad to be told that he is present, and of course the house is equally as glad to learn of his excellency's presence. As soon as all parties are satisfied that he is really there, the message is begun. Ottaway. BURRO WS CHOSEN. Lansing, Jan. 3.- Julius Caresar Burrows was easily nominated for the short term senatorship to-night at 11 :15 on the second ballot, his vote being 70. The result was received with tremendous applause. TUK SENATORIAL CAUCUS. The sergeant-at-arms and his ass ist ants well eamed their salaries at last night's caucus. At seven o'clock there was a bowling crowd about the capitol, struggling for admission to see the fun. Only three hundred of them got in, for each senatorial candidate was allotted a hundred tickets with which to supply his henchmen. In each case the loudest and most enthusiastic-lunged supporters were picked out. The galleries furnished the fun. They made lots of noise. Each of the three leading candidates had rnany fair supporters in the galleries who gave their smiles and clapped their hands with all the enthusiasm of the male element present. Precisely at eight o'clock, Secretary Dennis Alward called called the caucus to order, and Speaker Gordon was unanimously chosen ehairman. Senator Barnard, of Kent, nominated Senator Patton. Senator Clapp, of Battle Creek, did likewise for Mr. Burrows, Rep. Campbell, of Ingham, nominated S. S. Olds, and Byron S. Waite, of Monominee, and Rep. Chamberlain, of gebic, did nomination duty for Stephen son and Hubbell respectively. Then followed a useless, long, monot onous list of speeches in support of the flve candidates. Patton waa supportec by Woodruff, of Wayne ; Senator Eaton of Lenawee ; Kimmins, of Oakland Kempf, of Washtenaw; Senator Shaw of Newaygo; Graham, of Kent; Senaloi McLaughlin, of Wayne ; Reps. Rice, o Presque Isle ; Walters, of Wayne ; Lee of Lapeer; Eingsley, of Wayne. Burrows was helped out in the orator ical display by Kelly, of Muskegon Senator Townsend, of Saginaw; Red fern, of Clinton; Janes, of Hillsdale Weeks, of Kent; Earle, of Ionia; Tay lor, of St. Clair, and Foote, of Kalama zoo. Olds' support came from Kilpatrick of Shiawassee; Matthews, of Wayne Foster, of Ingbam; Barnum, of Emmet Chairman Gordon called Rep. Cavell to the chair and made the most eloquen speech' of the evening, and it went for S. S. Olds. Then, on motion of Rep. Cavell, the balloting began at 10 :30. The first ballot ended at 10 :45 as follows : Burrows, 64; Patton, 23; Olds, 32; Stephensou, 7; Hubbell, 5. Whole nurnber cast, 131. Tremendous applause for Burrows. Rep. White withdrew the name oi Stephenson in favor of Burrows, and the second ballot prooeeded with the following result : Burrows, 70, Olds, 32 ; Patton, 25; Hubbell, 4. Everything belonged to Burrows. He was soon escorted from his gallery and responded to the enthusiasm, encouraged by Rep. Chamberlain's motion to make the matter unanimous, in a wellrounded speech. Calis for Patton and Olds resulted in a trio of senatorial speeches. Both houses have adjourned until Tuesday next. Ottaway.