New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-27
THE RING EIGHT.

THE RING wORSTED IN THE SENATE
sEyAToP JACoBs's RESOLUTION ADOPTED WITH
AMENDMENTS.
A COMMISSION OF FOUR TO BE APPOINTED BY THE
GOVERNOR WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE ASSEM-
BLY, FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF CANAL FRAUDS
THE SENATE EXPECTED TO CONCUR IN THE
g APPOINTMENT OF A JOINT LEGISLATIVE CON-
MITTEE.
ALBANY March GA good step toward Canal re-
form was taken to-day. and the men here who are
In earnest over the great work, are well pleased
with the result. The Senate voted to-day in favor
of the appointment by the Governor, by
and with the advice of the Senate. of four Commits
Bioners who are to investigate all the abuses and
evils which have grown out Of mismanagement
upon the canals, and who are to re-
port to the Governor and the Legislature at
the opening of the next session. This
stride forward not taken without
efforts at obstruction on the part of thefrends
of the Canal Ring and the result be considered
fairly victory. The provision in regard to the
participation of the Senate in the establishment Of
Commission was added. The original plan of
Commission appointed by the Governor, by the
influence of the Republican majority in the Senate
The Republican Senators were bent on getting for
their party such share of the credit for reform
effort as they may be able to secure, and they in
tend that one-half of the proposed Commission
shall be Republicans, if this can be
Brought about. How the Democratic ma
=, relish this
modification of the plan which they have approved
is somewhat In doubt. They slew Senators who are
most nearly representative of the views Of the Gov
ernor. and who led in the effort toward reform,
received suggestions from the Republican side with
hearty good will. When the Republican
leader, Senator Woodin, offered the amend
mcnt in reference to the power of the
Senate over the Governors nominations. Senator
Jacobs who had the resolution in charge, promptly
accepted it, The number of Commissioners stated
in the original resolution was three but
no objection was made to an amendment in
ereasng the number to four, in order, as it was
suggested that! Commission might, be made
absolutely non-partisan by the appoint
ment of two from either party. Of
course Jarvis Lord had his contribution
toward reform lie has been prolific of reform
schemes, and suggested Investigations for several
days. They are looked upon with just that degree
Of confidence that the past record of Mr.. Lord is
fitted to inspire
The Senate is expected to pass next week the
Assembly resolution for Joint Legislative Com
mittee of Investigation, which is to make an early
report. Senator WOodn said in debate to-day
that the resolution would probably pass and
several prominent Democratic Senators state
that they are ready to set on foot the
Legislative organization of inquiry, whose
field of research would probably be different
and its results he widely diverse from the proposed
Commission te be appointed by the Governor The
one is intended to present matter Tor
this Legislature TO act upon; the WORK
of tho other is to extend over year.
It's report is to be presented to the next Legislature
and to the Governor at the same time. 1t has
been expected by some that the Senate
would be avelso to uniting in the appoint
ment Of joint Legislative Committee because OF
reasons to fear that Speaker Mcclure would
appoint from the AsSembIynen OF MS own eIipe
sympathIzers with the Ring. But conversations
with Senators this afternoon do not lead to the in
ference that the majority OF the Senate
take this view, at least at present.
The Senate has done to-day tho more
important part of its work to bring about proper
investigation.
The consideration of the remaining part Of this
branch of effort will not probably call out great
deal of debate