New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-22

in the way Of disclosures, not Oh uisco'oi!.
This regret of Mr.. Lord appeared to be shared
by the gentlemen who stood on the same
side with him, and in fact tho Canal Rings
shibbcleth seemed to he the words, There's moth
ing new in it," Senator Johnsons superlativc dread
Lest the Senate Canal Committee should feel insulted
by q reference of the message to the Committee Oh
The Whole was almost "a ludicrous in its way ~
Senator Lords impassioued desire to get hgh' U"
the suboot of canal frauds. Senator Johnson oo',-
centrated in himself all the decaey OF feeling w.hoh
might have been diiiused through the Canh |on'
uittee and the earnest way in which he labored 10
prevent the putting to the blush of Committee 'ne
Chairman and members of which did not Ieei ~ an
arcrieved by the proposed reference to the oo'nl'
tee of the Whole was remarkable in the eAuon'o
The message of Gov. Tiden was of the chal"c'ei
,,hicb the honest men in Assembly and Senate
bopcd. Its clear and forcible presentation Oh 'ne
condition of the canal system, aud of the causes Oh
that condition its valuable suggestions as 10 the
legislative remedies required were commented ON
with much favor. The thorough and uncompronllS-
ING EXPOSURE of the nature and extent OF the rauuu
lent transactions in canal contracts, and the just
recommendations of the steps to be taken 10 prevent
corruption in the future satisfied the friends ofreIor
as fully as they Disguised the Canal hing ana lt'
hackers The canal contractors outside OF inc
Iecislature-many of whom have been in Albany
Tx,
are not little alarmed at the energetic tone OF tho
message. and are much disturbed at the possibility
of sequel to the message in actions of law against
them.
TIE DEBATE IN THE ASSEMBLY.
The reading of tie message IN the Assem-
bly occupied about three-fourths OF an hour'
The last word was just falling from the
Clerks lips when Mr. Waehner and MT
DAILY of New-York were both on their
o.,,1r- lobi 1han nd in a
effort to get the attention of the Speaker, and many
thought that he rose first and spoke first Speaker
McGuire-who seemed in ill-humor while the mes
SAGE was reading, and who showed a marked I'M
frendliness to it, so far he well could during the
debate which followed-recoghiZed Mr.. Waehner,
who immediately moved that the message lie on tho
table and be printed If this motion prevailed the
message might not be taken up for an indefinite
length Of time Mr.. DAILY was about to argue
against this action, when he was cut off by the
Speakers ruling that the motion 10 lay on the table
was not do5atablc. and the question was put
on thai motion. The friends of the Canal Ring
supported it, but only mustered 81 votes in its favor
to IS AGAINST it. and the motion was lost Mr.. DAILY
then spoke briefly of the importance of the message
and its comprehensive scope, and of the necessity OF
early and careful consideration of it by the Assem-
bly,. He moved that the message should be printed
and referred to the Committee of the Whole and be
made a special order for next Wednesday morning
Mr. Davis Of Washington promptly supported this
motion, declaring that the message was so impor-
tant document and set forth matters which de-
manded early and earnest attention that 1T was
not advisable to refer it to a standing committee.
Mr. Waehner stated that his only object in max
ing his motion to lay it on the table and print
To secure fall and careful consldera ON by the AS
sembly OF the subjects handled in the mes
sage. 1t would be well, he said, to have the
message laid on the table that members
could have time and opportunity to examine 1T
carefully and reflect on it, EX-LieUt-GOy. Alvord
bad been even more eager than usual to express
himself, after the reading of the message was
ended, aud he got in bis expected remarks at this
point, He said that he had listened to the message
very carefully. There are great many things III
il which true he said and which demand action
by the Legislature. But there matters in the
message that require very full consideration before
action is taken them. The Committee of the
Whole are not able to prepare the legislation that
may be requisite IL the message goes to the full
House il mast Of necessity 90 10 a standing coul-
mittee 20 perfect necessary and satisfactory legsa-
ton. Fit were LAID on the tablc and printed by
Monday evening Assemblymen could make up their
minds what ought to be done.
Mr.. DAILY explained his object in wishing that the
bill should be made q special order for Wednesday
morning The session is not far from its close. and
the important reform suggested in the message
should have early attention. Mr. Burtis OF Kings
declared that very seldom had so important matter
a. this uc ,Sage been brought before the Assembly
Nearly all of che Assemby men probably have theiI
minds mado up this subject, he declared and
many undoubtedly desire to express their views
fearessly lir Burtis expressed the hope that Mr.
DAILY IS motion would prevail. AS Nj. Waehner had
stated his wish to accomplish in substance the
same object as that proposed by Mr. Days motion
il was 10 be hoped that those who voted for Mr.
Waehners motion would not oppose this OF Mr.
DAILY.
Mr.. Days motion was then carried few venturng
TO show opposition TO the message by voting against
the motion. Mr.. Prince then moved that 5000
extra copies of the message should be printed.
He was CURLY informed by the Speaker that his
resolution must be reduced to writing. This work
Mr. Prince set about and the eager attention of the
Assembly was relaxed. The hum-drum matter of
the report of the Committee Engrossed Bills
made brief interval in the excitement When Mr..
Princes resolution offered in writing, the ruling
was made dat unanimous consent was necessary for
ITS introduction. Mr.. Prince asked unanimous con-
sent and said, II ask 1t to who will object"
Mr. Alvod was instantly his feet with the objec-
ton. His action was freely and unfavOraby COM
mented upon and there could be no question about
his motives. The Speaker then remarked that to
avoid misunderstanding he would state that no
time on Wednesday morning had been appointed by
Mr. Days motion for the consideration of the
message. Mr.. McGuire's suggestion might have
been prompted by the best intention, but it was
generally supposed in the Assembly that Inc desired
to renew debate and, If possible TO have Mr.. Days
motion made Of no effect by amendment But after
the defeat which the Ring had suffered in the pas
sage Of the motion ITSELF no one of the Ring sup
norfars was audacious enough 10 object fo the