The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-03-31
THE FIGHT AGAINST GREEN.
THE CUSTOW HOUSE AND UNION
LE1CUE ~ OPPOSITION.


Rapid Trnnsif'> Opponents In Albany-The
Protection Of Immigrant. Again sale
Of the Lateral state Uannl- Proposed.
AIBANY. March 30.-The struggle he
tween Comptroller Green's friends and the Gus
tom House faction under a. H. Corncll's lead.
promises to he bitter II IL understood that
what l. known as the Union League Ciub nnu-
ence Ia to be brought to the support Of the
Comptroller, while the followers Of Conhling
and Cornell have promised Mayor Wickham
that he shall have Green's scalp before the Leg
islature adiOurns. Thus here in Albany ia the
spectacle Of two factions In the Republican
party quarfelug over n Democratic oficeholder.
Among the Republican leaders who have al
ready been here TO fight for the Comp
troet, Il George Jones, editor Of the
Times. He labored earnestly, and wa. generally
successful IN obtaining promises to save the
Comptroller. II no secret that he persuaded
Senator Booth to promise him that he would re-
port the bill extending Mr.. Green's term OF Of
nce, nOtwlths landing that gentleman had pub
licly said since the caucus In New York last Sun
day that he would not do so, and was opposed
to the bill. But after the departure of Mr..
Jones, Mr.. Booth either forgot his promise or
changed his mind, for he not only refused to
vote for a favorable report, but after one had
been ordered bv a majority OF the comm ittee
present he sent for Senators Tobev and Jacobs
members OF the committee who were absent,
aud had the vote reconsdcred aud the bill held
I'm the committee. when demonstrated with ny
a gentlemen who wac cognisant ~ bis agree
ment with Jones. Booth answered he could not
| help " he had made tvious agreement with
friends IL New YORK not to report tho bill. and
he should not do so until they let up on him.
THE BILLS FATE.
when the bill was again called in the Com
mittee on cities tO-dnv II WIS laid aside at tho
request Of Senator Bnotn. II may be reported
from the committee. Mr. Wood'n ~ in favor of
Of tie report hinges upon Mr.. Booth action.
II tho hill gets before the Senate. n will prob
ably he amended So NJ to elect the COMPTROLLER
a. the same time with the Mayor next fall. and
u Il does not, bin to that effect IL u be intro
senator Bxhy called from the table the Gov.
| erno1's message ciylny hts reasons FOR appoint
| ing Mr.. Snnott JUDGE o. the Marine Cnur; with
| out consuming the Senate. aud read from manu-
| script an elaborate Argument Ia answer TO the
legal positions assumed by the Governor. No
one came 20 the defence OF the Governor law,
| ana Mr. Bixby offered a resolution, which was
| adopted. referring tho message to the Judiciary
Committee 10 report whether Ia their opinion
| any legislation is necessary 20 make more don-
| mite and certain the power OF the Governor IN
| this resolution Mr. Rxby expects to gel an opin.
| ion Of the Judiciary Committee adverse to the
! action OF GOV. lidcn.
THE RAPID TRANSIT FIGHT.
Senator Gerard, having got back from the As
sembly Mr.. Buo,h's BIZ rrohihltine the use OF
| the Battery for railroad uutrose. finds that the
! - the vote by -h.ch the M, pafsec. hecausc
| three days have 'Nilrcd 81 zee the passage.
| Therefore. he gave uotice 60 dHv that he should
at future liuie move n SUPERVISION ~ rule a.. 30
Gs 10 enable him To act a rccons Idcratioa cf The
vote; mai'utv vote on.yis required 70 sus-
W. hiNos introduced TIL to stAtc spurious
insurance iIlau e., t'i.G lint .,m o. e.. i.-
! larry me, rporaici coHtpau'.
In the Assembly at,.1iuti0n was intro 'ured
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