The New York herald., 1879-02-25

pie not alone Of New York and Brooklyn, but OF the
whole State must feel deep interest.
CAN THEY PASS?
II such good measures are slaughtered it will not
be difficult matter to out the cause to
and 100000 voters in the State of New York They
send 12s Assemblymen and 81 Senators to repre-
sent them yearly in Albany. OF late years few
corporations control the majority of those represen
tatives. blind man. cropping his way. can readily
here few days. The plan of operation simple
enough. Tracing the actual rewards rendered for
such plant submission to the behests of grasping
corporations Is task not so easy in its accomplish
ment; but the moral certainty to the infamy and
guilt of certain parties in the Legislature who aid
and assist in this outrageous system is nevertheless
just strong and convincing 1t will only require
public attention to be carefully directed to the pres
ent Legislature to find out where corruption lies
and what class of men are responsible for ii. Let
the public clip out this list of equitable measures,
watch them as discussed in committee and on the
floor of the Senate and House. give heed to the Pc
cuar tactics pursued in slnothering them after in
PRODUCTION critcise the apathy Of the members re-
sponsble for their introduction and the double
dealing Of those who proclaim loudest reform
principles, and correct opinion may be formed as
operated When election day comes around it will
thus be easy to sift the wheat from the chaf-the
pocket the money of the corporations and the men
who stood up faithfully to their trusts and their
WILL. THE LINES BE DRAWN NOW?
The party of "high moral ideas controls the pres
ent Legislature. The tickling process. however. Is
tickle you" seems to be the motto in certain quar-
ters. When extreme party issues do not arise the
plan is understood to be to bargain the passage
or killing bill of bills in return for favors
extended from side or the other. Before the
sion becomes much older will it not develop some
man with brains and honesty enough to rise above
the turpd pool of politics and denounce this state of
affairs? Gentlemen OF the experience, tact and in
burn, l. I. Hayes and Erastus Brooks in the House,
and John G. Jacobs, James II. Looms, George Raines
William H. Robertson and d. b. st. John. in the
Senate. might rise above party faction and political
intrigue in denuncation Of this system OF lobbying
between individuals. Why don't they do it? The
atmosphere OF Albany is thick at all times with
insidious rumors; The necessity for the passage of
equitable laws by which corporations will be
sonai and real taxes to the State is fully ap-
parent to all right thinking minds. Mr.. Sloan
is recognized gentleman OF force of character and
honesty Of purpose. The leaders who fought with
| him on the Speakership issue bear similar reputa-
tions Is it probable that this phalanx will hoist the
banner of reform and march courageously against
rings which are said to hold the present Legislature
by the throat! Or is it possible that political am
bitions may hold them back At the last moment in
the deals always entered into the State Capt.
to every year? The closing days of our present ses
sion can alone determine such issues.
FOR THE AMBITIOUS.
We have any number of candidates in both houses
for State Offices to be filled next fall thorough
by the corporations against the interests of the
masses may bring many of these ambitious states
men to political graves long before the state conven
well afford to rest on their The people of
the State must hold the republican party fully
responsible for Legislative omission and commission
the session OF 1879 concerned. Brigadier
General James w. Hustled wants to be Lieutenant
Governor. Then if he does let him advance to the
front in the good work striking corrupt corpo-
ration influences. He claims to have made Alvord
Speaker 1t looks like it here, for Westchester and
Rockland counties very fully represented in
patronage on the floor of the Assembly. Onondaga
comes next in order on that head. MIR. Sloan too.
pires to the position let hear from him in de-
fence Of the peoples rights as against lobby in
young gentleman Of considerable promise aims. it is
said, to be Speaker Of the next Assembly. viii the
iogroning anect him ana keep MS lips sealed until
hopes along with scores Of others who now hold
high heads around the halls of the new Capitol,
OFFICIALS TROUBLE.
The cases Of Register Loew and County Clerk Gum
blcton continue to excite good deal of attention
here in executive circles. When the charges
first preferred 1 received information from reliable
authority that both heads would undoubtedly fall in
Governor Robinson" remarked my informant,
"knows but one law in connection with such cases.
If the charge of collecting illegal fees is established
he believes the radical remedy of immediate
moval. He is not halfway man by any means.
Within the past few days things appear to have taken
been made to Influence the Governor particularly in
the case OF Loew Several gentlemen called to see
him from the antiTaInmany side among them Colo
mel Herman Uhl Petitions. too. have been handed
in from lawyers judges and personal friends Of
repeated onslaughts the Governor understood
to have had some effect. and an not now con-
fdent that both will be removed"
''The movement looks like political one. does it
notY
Yes; it has certainly that appearance. but such
condition of affairs does not alter the Governors
responsibilities in any way lie is bound to act solely
the evidence before him. consider the visit OF
that Tammsny delegation did more harm than good.
1t may result in placing the Governor in an enbar.
rassing position. Should he dismiss the charges it
will give his enemies opportunity to say that he
did 50 in the making or corrupt political bargain
with Tammany Hall as to next November's election,
when Governor is to be chosen by the people,
seems to be able to guess will be the ultimate
determination of Governor Robinson. Nothing has
been heard Of the preparation Of charges against
Sheriff Reilly.
ABOUT EXCISE LAW.
No definite steps have yet been taken to secure the
passage Of proper excise law for New York city.
Several bills have been introduced in the Assembly
on the liquor question. They were referred to the
Committee Internal Affairs. Of which Mr.. wakeley
is chairman 1t il understood that u date will be
fixed next week to hear the opponents aud advocates
of legislation in this connection. With proper and
est Of the metropolis there is strong probability that
they will be able to such relief may be
quired from the present Legislature.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
In the of the People Of the state of New York
rel. Robert L. Belknap against Allan c. Beach,
Secretary of State. the latter has appealed to the
General Term from the order made ut the Special
Term, February 1s directing him to file the certit-
cate OF incorporation of the Kesler Mining Com
pany.
10 authorize the Clerk OF suffolk county to sign
certain records not signed by his predecessor.
To amend the act authorizing the Medina and Ala
bama Plank Road Company to sell part of their road
For the relief of Tenny L. Dibbage, of Oswego.
Treasurer Hayes, OF Ulster county, reports, pur-
suaut to the order Of the General Term of the SUI
premc Court that the amount of court funds in his
hands is S14 a. of which $500 20 is invested in
mortgages, the remainder being deposited i'll
ings banks.
Inc bond of julius Deitz Receiver of the westpha-
liza Savings and Aid Association, OF Buffalo, hled
to-day. The bond is for $4,000, conditioned upon
the faithful discharge of the duties the receiv err
and is signed by Ignatz Woephe and Jacob Henmenz.
OFFICIAL EXTORTION.