The New York herald., 1879-03-29
THE STATE CAPITAL.

CONTINUED AGITATION CONCERNING THE "oLD
GUARD" AND THE COMBINATION"
GUMBLEToN MATTER IGNoRED-GoyERNoR
ROBINSON DECIDES THAT SUPERINTENDENT
OF INSURANCE saiYTH SHALL NOT HAVE IN
CREASED POWERS.
ALBANY. March 2s, 1870
The House adjourned from one O'Clock to-day
until Monday evening without having reached the
resolution calling for the appointment of special
committee OF Ave to investigate the Gumbleton
1t stated that this early adjournment
brought about by the '.Oid Guard" who felt that IL
the resolution called up to-day they would be
badly beaten in an attempt to pass it, Every sue.
cessive defeat materially weakens the power and
political influence of the republican leaders who
organized the Assembly last Jsnuary. and
necessarily strengthens the hands of the in
dependent contingent lighting under the
leadership of George b. Sloan The ''nachinisfs'
and 'corporationists" evidently cannot get tho
idea that they able to carry their little and
big games with much inpunity in former
years. Public opinion has been aroused and public
forbearance stretched to its fullest limit 1t Is this
condition of affairs which rallies nearly all the intel
ligence and honesty of the lower House around Mr..
Sloan The 'machine' republican leaders had better
awaken to this state of affairs before they bury
themselves in political graves by continuing
into all sorts of corrupt bargains with political op
ponents, corporations and other notorious monop-
oles.
THE FAMOUS REMOVAL BILL "a.
The proof of the statement in to-dny's HERALD.
that the bottom had already fallen out of the
"Belden- n-Tammany-Ant Tilden MAJ hine Republican,
combination against the Robinson Cooper
cohorts evidenced this morning in the motion
made by Mr.. Langbein. that his celebrated Re
moval bill-wfch had been reported for considera-
ton of the Housc-should be recommitted to the
Committee Cities. This motion carried
without word of objection. The "Old Guard"
that opposition was absolutely useless. Mr.. Lang
bein. too, drew in his horns carefully by stating
that he not responsible for the provisions
of the measure. as he had simply introduced it by
request 1t is considered that the movement will
result in efectually squelching the proposition to
strike at Governor Robinsons and Mayor Coopers
power to removal of corrupt heads of depart
nients in New York city.
AssEMBLYMAN DEANS INDIGNATION
Mr.. Dean introduced bill some three weeks ago,
which was published in the HERALD at the time, and
which aims to consolidate the Fire and Building
partments in New York, place both under four com.
and reduce the salaries of all officials connected
with these bureaus He wishes to have the bill
printed SO that it can 40 on the file for considers
tion. To-day he made stern attack upon the Chair
man OF the Committee on Cities. to which the bill
referred for not accedng to his request in this
connection. he stated that the majority of tho
members Of that committee were in favor OF his
propositions The Speaker ruled this motion out or
order ut the time Mr. Dean made tho suggestion.
BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS.
AS substitute for bill introduced by Mr..
McDonough the Judiciary Committee has reported
o measure empowering the Secretary of State to
organize bureau in his department to take charge Of
statistics. The expenses are limited to $4,000 per
annum.
The bill prohibiting tho Sheriff of New York from
receiving fees and fixing q salary of $4,000 per
the Judiciary Committee and the report agreed to.
ANOTHER VETO FROM THE GOVERNOR.
The Governor sent the following veto:-
/ STATE NEW YORK. EXECUTIVE CnAxBxn.
ALBANY, March %, 1878.
without my approval Assembly bill No y
titled act q. 70 amend chapter i Pal Of the LsTs Of
s TSs 5S S e n.ss e "a e .s
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state report Tie to he Attorney General for dis
ss. aa i Il be hs pa s
thory do business in this. This 10 ndsngcrous
q The Department the power Of nnni
S S % an Ss for
nmcndcd and makes his right and duty
sressed any part Of the Of act It docs nss
seem to mo that such an aibrary and rapons penalty Is
department or any onicer to inhict il L. ROBINSON
On motion of Mr.. Hayes the message laid
the tablc.
NEW YoRK's WATER SUPPLY.
Mr.. Brooks introduced bin in relation to water
ernor shall nominate and with the consent OF the
Senate. appoint dvc persons, who shall be known
be the duty OF the said commissioners to examine
and consider all matters relative to regulating or
tanning en- additional supply also the question Of
tho removal or discontinuancc OF the present res
said commissioners shall receive no compensation
for services. but all reasonable expenses incurred
under this act not e1ceedine $4,000 in the .ggre:
gate. shall be borne by the City OF New York and
shall be paid by tho Comptroller OF said city.
STATE nKrunMAroRY FOR WOMEN.
The bill appointing commission to select site
for State rcformatory for women and appropriate
ing $4,000 for its purchase came up in the Senate
creasing the number Of commissioners. On motion
Of Senator Murphy the nauc of Henry L: Hoguet
added to the list senator Ackey added that OF
Richard Busted and Senator Sessions that OF P. E.
Jones. The full list as completed includes tho
= T Boynton. Frederick B. Huntington. Daniel
A. Cole Theodore Irwin. Felix Campbell.
George J Maeee William Blake O. Z; E. Jones, Ed Ed
tccd. The bill was then voted upon and lost-l3 to
s-less than twothirds voting in its fsvor Senator
st. John, who has boon and is In favor of prac
tca plan to carry out the intent OF the bill. voted
against its passage the ground that the Senate had
pose could be accomplished. Senator Pomeroy
thought the bill would improve morality and reduce
ho moved to reconsider tho vote by which the bili
was lost and to have that motion lay upon
the table. senator Jacobs alleged that tho
Board of State Charities is beginning to outrun ta
intent and usefulness. III pay further attention
to their recommendations" he added "they will
burden the State in vc years with colossal indebt
edncss." Senator'S Mccarthy and Ranes said that
portion Of the Board were opposed to the bill Mr..
Jacobs looked upon the discussion to this bill as
fully confirming his belief that no lady ought to hold
position on public commission Senators wcrc
pslpably unable to resist her arguments. Senator
Pomeroy's motion was carried
ANOTHER ARMoRY WANTED.
The Eighth regiment, National Guard Washington
following
anxious to follow that famous regiment also in
the matter of getting new armory. A bill intro
auccd by Senator Ecclesine provides for an ap-
proprston of $4,000 20 purchase land In Now York
city and erect thereon an armory for
and q troop or cavalry and for the headquarters
OF the Third brigade" The Adjutant General and
the Chief of Ordnance made commissioners to
direct the expenditure of the appropriations but it
is provided that of il shall be paid out except