The New York herald., 1879-03-21


Of Governor Tilden. then in perfect harmony with
Tammany Hall. Circumstances are materially
changed now, and II is urged that enough yotes
couo oe OBTAINED IN the present Senate and Assembly
to pass bills over Governor Rob;nson's veto. which
would result in placing all the the merop
Oils Under the control OF republicans and Tarnmany
democrats The points OF this latest combination
were discussed privately among knot Of politicians
at Stanwix Hall tonight. Whether the movement is
retained as Police Commissioner it would appear
u the Iiiden wing Of the party might block this
little game. Mr.. Wheeler is Identified particularly
with the Conkling interests.
NEW EXCISE
The Assembly Committee ON Internal Affairs this
bill. WHICH viii ecctualy straishten out the tron-
bles OF the liquor dealers. in New York city II pro-
vides sor the licensing of all reputable liquor esab
restricting licerses to hotels alone.
REDUCING STATE JUDICIAL SALARIES.
Nearly the whole of the four hours session in the
Assembly to-day was taken up in discussing Mr..
Gliddens biR reducing the salaries of all State OIL
GERS. including the Judges OF the Court OF Appeals.
These reductions amount to about twenty-five per
cent in each case bitter opposition exhibited
by Messrs Sloan Avora. Fish and others to cutting
down the compensation paid to the Court OF
Appeals Judges. They denounced the proposition
in unmeasured terms. When it is considered that
the salaries of the District Courts Judges In New
York city are $4,000 per annum. and that of the
Court of General SEES. ions Judges from Sl2.000 to
$4,000. it is not unreasonable to argue that Courts
in the State should be permitted to retain their
present salaries 81 900 per annum. Mr. Sloan moved
to make the salary of the Judge OF the Court Of
Appeals instead OF ~ tlat Is leaving the
salary it is now. He was fearful that the pro-
posed retrenchment might be carried too far. He
believed the people were willing to pay their judges
not only fairly but literally He said:-'If this sal
airy of $4,000 fixed those newly elected would be
sitting in the court at that while others
whose terms have not expired will be receiving 81 ODO
This was another objection. These salaries ought
to be uniform Messrs. Baker and Varnun sustained
the motion. Mr.. Glidden opposed it aud argued that
$4,000 was sufficient. Mr. Langbein spoke IN favor OF
leaving the salary as it is. Mr. Brennan made
speech in favor OF the bill generally and urging
in favor Of or the amendment and md retaining % n the
present salaries of the judges, Mr.. Youngs fol-
lowed on the same side. After further discussion
Mr.. Soans motion was carried by vote of 45 to 49,
Mr.. Mooers moved to increase the salary OF the
Comptroller from ms - eoo to $1,000 is now 5000
ought to be made ut least $4,000.
A GENERAL INCREASE PROPOSED.
Mr.. Sharpe thought there ought to DO discrim-
nation regarding the more important State officers.
He OF opinion that the Attorney Generals salary
ought to be 5000 instead OF a. 900 proposed In
least $5.ooO and he so moved to amend the bill.
which made them $4,000 each. MT. Avord spoke
of the great Importance of the duties i'm
the highest terms the abilities of the present
incumbent saying he was one of the best comptrol-
lers the state Of New York eyer had He then spoke
of the Office of Attorney General saying that there
had been q complete reorganization of that depart
ment by the present incumbent. who had saved to
the State thousands OF dollars, which in former
supply bill. Mr. W. F. Wheeler spoke. ho said.
as DuSneSS man, anu ne wanted tine business OF
State managed on business principles. He would
never cut down the salaries paid in his business for
the sake of economy il he thought his business
would be injured thereby. Hence he would be
ashamed to do such thing here. Hc did not believe
the people wanted the Legislature to do anything
which would damage their interests. II it was
necessary, in order to protect these interests
they want liberal salaries paid. Mr. sharpe's motion
to make all salaries OF State officers 300 instead Of
1900, was lost. Mr.. Mooers' motion to make the
salary of the Comptroller $5.OO0 instead of
$4,000, was also lost. Mr.: sloan moved
Court % Judges % $1,000. .' as % now nG instead ''s of
$4,000. as in the bill Mr.. Fish moved to make
the salary $4,000. Carried: Mr.. skinner moved to
reduce tho salary of the Clerk Of tho Court Ap-
peals from $4,000. in the bill. to $2.5O0. Carried
by vote Of AZ to 32. Mr.. Brooks moved to make
the salary of the Attorney General $4,000 instead Of
-, ,0OO as in the BILL and spoke Of the great i'm
portance of this Office Carried by vote Of 80 to &C.
Mr. MoQcrs moved to reduce the salary of the Super
Utica from $4,000 to $500 He thought
the compensation out of proportion to that paid
which the great Importance Of the position pre-
seuted. Mr. Mooers withdrew his motion. Mr..
Chickering moved to make the salary of canal ap-
ried MIR. Sloan moved to make the salaries
Of tine superntendents of the willard and Utica
Carried. MIR. Alvord moved to mako the salaries Of
the superintendents Of the Inebriate Asylum at
Bipghamton and the Idiot Asylum at Syracuse
moved to make the salary OF the Superintendent Of
the Elmra Rcformatory $4,000 instead of $4,000.
ducing the salary of the Clerk OF the Court of Ar-
peals from $4,000 to $2,500 Carried. Mr.. Skinner
moved to make the salary $4,000. Carried. Mr.. Rey-
Court of Appeals $4,000 instead of $4,000. Lost.
Mr.. Noyes moved to make the salary of the chief
stead Of s2,5oO Carried. Mr.. Pitcher moved to
make the salary of the superintendent OF the
Hudson River State Hospital for the Insane,
Lost. Mr.. Alvord moved to strike out
the items relative to Inspector of Gas
moved to insert salary of $4,000 to the chief clerk
in the Comptroller's Office. Without taking the
pending question, the committee rose and reported
In the House Mr. Glidden moved that the bill be
ordered to third reading, ms amended. which was
carried.
NEW YORK CITY SALARY QUESTION.
The answer of Comptroller Kelly to the request of
the Legislature as 80 whether he thought 1t
pedient to reduce the salaries OF school teachers
policemen and hremen. received to-day in the
House. 1t will be seen that the gentleman adroitly
caught in q trap by his republican friends. The
same request was directed, to Mayor Cooper. 1t
mains to be seen whether this gentleman will eiisc
tually get out of so peculiar ENHANCEMENT. The
following Is MIR. Kelly's reply
am unable to judge whether Is either practicable
sxc%p part the paid BY the city That would
depend upon the nature and amount Of the
"S ~""d
ss to Of sss s oss at . 60 so
nSs doubt ~. ss u noy The power to rcsmae the
consideration for the interests involved. Very respect
fully, JOHN KELLY, Comptroller.
TAXATION goR CORPORATION PROPERTY.
Senator's Marvin Sessions and Ecclesine, tho
Special Committee on Assessment and Taxation. ap-
pointed some weeks since. to-day presented the fol-
lowing report and accompanying bill
Your special committee appointed revise the laws in
respect to the aud collection OF respcct-
fully report THAT they have had the subject under
ron onsidcraion, and have examined the same as
fully and carefully their time and opportuni-
ties hava pcrmitted and have unanimously come
10 the e"nen-ion that the system of assessment
and taxation adopted by the fathers well adapted
the condition of the people and the property real and
personal II existed half century That those
ricr times the property OF the citizens OF the state
sisted chiefly of real estate aud such prop
erty agricultural communities usually posscss--
vix., stock for the farm, tools and implements
OF hrsbandry and. household goods and furniture
Under such conditions, naturally and of necessity,
real estate made tho basis of assessment
aud taxation for general purposes while ample provision
made for the assessment and taxation of the little
sonal property possessed by agricultural aud
people: aud In those frugal times with economical and
honest administration of state affairs. taxation
onerous nor felt TO be burden the real estate
xures Of the people As the the
people advanced In wealth refinement