The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-13
The "Green Charter" Sent to the
Committee on Cities.
GENERAISHIPIOF JOHN KELLY
A Strong Delegation OF Tanmany
Magnates Visit Albany.
NEW REPUBLICAN TACTICS.

politicians here to-day ana we likely 10 have
lively proceedings Tor the balance OF the session.
The immediate point OF defence and attack seems
nov 10 be the "Green chartern A scare mas evil
IDENTITY taken hold OF the Tammany magnates
this subject. strong LOBBY has been organized
to defeat the bill. The train leaving New York
at halpast ten O'Clock on Monday morning
always brings up the New York delegation
and friends. The first train starts at eight
O'Clock and arrives IN Albany at one. on board OF
the latter. comfortably ensconced in one CON-
partment, were John Kelly, General +. b. Spinoa,
Mr.. f. d. Gale, clerk in the Arrears OF Taxes De-
partment, and Mr.. William A. Boyd. 1t is IN
derstood In Albany that these gentlemen come as
thoroughly equipped lobby to defeat the Hustled
Miller-Green combination, They travelled In the
early train ahead OF the boys, so as TO escape
particular notice and arrange preliminaries before
the main army OF patriots arrived on the scene
at a later hour OF the day.
THE NEW YORK DELEGATION.
The municipal lobby was represented by Alder
man Samuel A. Lewis Aldermen Henry ID. Purroy
and William L. Cole. On their arrival IN Albany
a scouting expedition was Immediately organ
ized. l met several OF the New York delega-
ton at late hour in the afternoon on
their way TO the Capitol. They whispered
onfdentally that the "Bossn had arrived, and
rushed hither and thither after impartlng the mo-
tive questioned another anxlously as to what the
presence OF MIR. Kelly porrended. "well" re.
sponded the other inysteriousy, "the Boss has
! come up TO take charge OF the field
and lobby as against the latest proposed
charter amendments. He feels, II such Dill be-
comes law, 1t is all up with him in Tammany.
That organization Is already ripe for rebellion.
The members OF the Legislature. both IN the SEN
ate ana the Assembly, believe IL Is time for a
change The pa tronage rule AMI Capitalization OF
power has thoroughly Disguised them. In each
or their districts they can only get few tickets
| Tor laboring men. while the best places are taken
by friends OF one or two leaders New York
Tammany senator now means nothing more nor
| less than a mere machine
| PATRONAGE OF SENATOR'S
Before the present arrangements Senator had
large amount OF patronage at bis disposal, but
now minor ofices are dispensed by system or
dreds Of poor men are starving Tor want Of en-
| ployment in New York city while poll
oT cans these Of res
abuses have already cropped up under this
ws answersa are 5n Ie memner ~ am eredbv
informed that IN seine o. the districts tickets Tor
laborers are being sold at the rate Of $40 per
head. Now, this is simply outrageous. the sys-
ten Is all wrong and ought never TO nave been
established. am member OF the Legislature.
a large majority OF my fellow citizens,
and / cannot get single ticket 10 put man TO
| any patronage for their friends, while Senator
! John Fox, who has been put out OF the organlza-
/ III,
various departments Tor his friends. This shows
a peculiar condition OF AFFAIRS IN Tammany man
agement- The result Of last November election
/ is nothing but a dead letter.
| JOHN KELLY IN COMMAND
The above Is a sample OF discussion INDUCED in
around Albany among legislators to-day. The
country democrats listen attentively. ard wonder
as to TINS decided wan OF unanImty among the
sumo command OF the Tammany force IN person
has lent spice 70 the contest. Mayor MicSnam
, lett Albany this morning after his visit 10 Cover
nor Tllden. winch has been stated as merely one
oil socially.
At the reassembling or the Legislature in the
evening. rumor ousy among the LOBBY that
/ an EFFORT would be made 10 recommit toe Garter
/ Dill to the Committee on cities Mr. John Kelly
had his headquarters NJ Congress Hal. and courl-
ers passed frequently curing the night from
esident that some sharp nIioustering was
about to take place. Shortly after the commence
I ment OF the proceedings Mr. Benedict foeml
/ OF schenectady, made motion 10 suspend the
1 rules Tor the purpose OF introducing bills THIS
4 ueyeIoued tAe tactics about TO ue pursued. Tue
| succeeded then would ionow the motion
1 TO recommIt the chatrer 70 the Committee on
Cities. Mr.. Benedicts proposition Jailed TO re-
ceive the requisite number OF votes-eighty-six. It
was accordingly, lost
evening was then proceeded with. The New YORK
1 delegation nad TO come 10 the conclusion 10 60
4 through with the regular order OF business,
/ and at us conclusion make their motion
4 10 recommit THIS work. lt was presumed,
would occupy the attention OF the Assembly until
1 midnight, out the New York statesmen mad MADE
up their minds 70 SIT IL out. Only tnirty-hve re-
Il
voted with those republicans against Mr.. Bene-
| diets motion, so that a clear majority remained
| Tor the motion 10 recommlt when tnat branch or
! business was reached IN regular oruer.
THE SAVINGS BANK BILL
Among the bills to be read was that In relation
/ 10 savings banks. This Dill y extremely lengthy.
/ and II debated, some SIX hours might DE occupied
on the measure before being reached. Mr. 1. Z.
1 Campbell moved 10 send IL back 70 the Committee
Y on Banks. and, on tnis motion, moved the
/ previous question. TINS developed a clear
home thrust Tor the coalition which
\
on Tuesday night. vote was taken on Mr..
Hns,ed moved 10 reconsider the vote inst taken.
/ and delivered sen minutes speech in support Of
\ his proposition he aierward Withdrew the
MOTION, and the thrd reaulng Of bills pro.
ceeded with. Inc hlibustering Ior time thus went
on. Every possible parliamentary trick was
were made, the 'yeas'i and ''nais- being called
each time aud voted down by the respensl-
slon and Speaker Mcclure lett the cnaIr Tor snort
period, leaving Mr.. Hammond, or ontario,
in MS place. Tue republicans evidently meant
TO wear out their opponents, out y was
no use. The New York delegation rushed around
the chamber exciteoly and acted as n the weight
OF empire rested upon their brows Their action
was IN singular contrast with the solid and well
disciplined action Of the pnalanx wnicn sent the
Charter oil before the committee Of the Whole
last week. But they were bound TO do their work,
and IL was accomplished erectually.
THE CHARTER BILL.
they had the vote Dchind them, majority OF
some twenty and bound 70 ''stickr until the reg
ua order OF business permitted resolution
TO be entertained for recommlttal. At hal-pasJ
eleven O'Clock the order OF business In the INTRO
auction OF a resolution was reached. Mr.. MacklD,
OF Duchess, then handed uD ! resolution 10
the Clerk. already prepared, directing that the
Charter bin be sent back TO the Committee ON
cities Tor consideration. Several friends OF the
bill here lett tae chamber, thinking tncy might
defeat the action o. the House ~ want oil quo
rum. Mr.. AlvOrd remained and refused to vote
when his name was called. lie stood on the pre-
rogative rs laid down IN . recent contest ~ the
speaker OF the House or Representatives,, that
ne could not be compelled 10 vote unless
ne wished 20 DO Mr. CLARK, another
republicans took the same stand. Mr.. Waehner
moved the latter be adiudgeu m contempt.
Speaker Mcclure decided tnat ~ the rules az
the Assembly the gentlemen were compelled
10 vote. Mr.. WachneT's mOuon Was not
pressed. anu Mr.. CLARK voted IN the negative.
Mr. Hustled, on his name being called, voted
IN avOr or the recOmmittal; he stated tue Dill nau
accomplished all he Intended. lie never proposed
30 pass u. Mr. Miller. the member from Orange,