The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-03-08
DELAY SECURED BY SMYTH.
MIS- ANSTER TO THE ACCUsATTONS
MADE ny cor. ROBINSON.

Albany, MarCh f.-Supcrlntcndcnt Smyth
ami 10 the Senate this morning long docu-
mont rurpottirg to be an answer to the charges
against him. The substance of the answer is
mat In the caso Of the Atlantic Mutual Life In
sur,pcc Company his action is sustained by
Tho courts. that in the case Of the Globe Mutual
he acted for the best interests OF the policy hold
srs in giving that company an opportunity to
make good the deficit. which IL did 4; that in tho
matter Of the breach OF trust by the officials OF
This company. the law gave him no power to act,
INT thai, outside 81 such authority he did effect
apsrtal change in the management of the com
many NJ Smyth does not. however. attempt to
explain why IL was that he suppressed the re-
mort of his deputy as to the breaches OF trust by
the officers of this company until the informa-
ton was called for by resolution Of the A.
semly nor why II WIS that he then saw
tho necessity Of LAYING the report before
the Attorney General. the result OF which
WIS the immediate arrest OF tho Freemans.
The rctlv. however. accomplished tho purpose
for which 1t was no doubt intended, as IL secured
adclay until Wednesday of noxt week before
the Senate will take intiatory steps in investi-
eating tho charges. This gives Smyth oppor-
muity To rally the party leaders to his support
and To- squrcz, companies for their influence
uron Senators on whom the party lash is not
elective caucus OF iNfpuNllc0n senators was
held last evening. the intention being TO put the
party screw upon members. but several Sena-
tors lid not 90 to IT, and tho leaders postponed
at,on On the best Of authority. It is said that
four L publican Senators will refuse 10 be eau
cu-scd. and 1t is probable the leaders will
have to abandon the attempt II these
charges are found 10 be anywhere near as
we'll sustained rs wcro those Of last winter
there will bo q solid Democratic vote for re-
moyal and il s likely that four Republican
Senators will be found voting with them. This
will give rs votes. and IA there Is certain to be
one vacancy. either by the resignation Of Sena-
tor Pierce Of Buffalo. or the existing vacancy in
the Twenty fourth District. this will be SUM-
cicnt to remove SMITH. Among Democrats the
wish is frequently expressed that Smyth may
no, be removed As his whitewashing second
time by Republican Senate would be good
CAMPAIGN argument for the Democracy. Many
Republicans. however. see this matter in the
same light. and the prevailing sentiment is that
Dsspatehes. basel upon reliable authority"
have been sent from here that the Governor has
determined to remove Register Locw and
County Clerk Gumhleton. have II on as trust
worthy authority MS the Governor himself. that
ho has not made any decision rs to what lac will
DO and will not for several days yet. The same
the Governor would not remove them. and II Is
now IN position TO print its " / told you SO"
Speaker AlvorIs Committee To investigate the
management Of railroads In the matter OF
freight Determinations was so palpably in the
interest OF the corporations. that the friends OF
such an Investigation determined last night
mat II should not stand IN that shape. Accord
ing.y Mr.. Ogden Of Brooklyn moved this morn
INK 90 Increase the Committee To- nine. by
adding % il the names OF Messrs Baker Of Mon
zoe. Terry Of Washington. Bradley Of West
chester. ana Brooks Of Richmond. Mr.. Ogden
ATTEMPTED 20 explain why he proposed TO en-
large tie Committee. He was spitetully shu
Of Nv a lttIF xula.
ton. giving rise 70 debate, must go over under
The rules Il viii be called up NJ the first op
portunltY and passed. as the House, which
adoptsi the resolution 10y nearly unanimous
vote. is certain not to consent 10 the Committee
beng packed 10y the Speaker.
Superintendent Smyth for information were
offered In tie Assembly to-day The first wants
& know tho amount OF assets in the hands Of
Iompany the present status OF its affairs. and
nhout how long i will take TO close them up.
The second asks tho Superint- ndent how many
and what life companies have been 10 the hands
Of receivers since the present incumbent came
OF the several companies. and when appointed ;
whom the receivers have appointed. with the
the several companies; whnt amount OF assets
and liabilities had each company. as found 10y
the, several nctuaries; what amount OF asscts
ana liabilities were IN tho hhnds OF
each receiver on the LIST OF January
last; how much money has been pad
out 10 each receiver up 70 that date; how much
has been paid out 10 each actuary; how much
has been paid for each company Tor legal fees
and 10 whom. as far as known: how much has
been paid for each for other expenses incurred
hy receivers how much have the policy holders
of each company received; how much have the
ing that the affairs Of the Continental Company
are before the courts. the first resolution was
ield on the table, as was also me second On. upon
intndent had enough 10 do lust now without
answering resolutions.
On motion Of Gen. sharpe resolution was
adopted appointing special committee to in
Qulre INFO and take testimony IN regard TO the
town election held in Kingston Ulster County
on the An Of March. and TO report what legisla-
ton may be- necessary Tor the relief OF the clti'
zrns Of said town.
l"rN Loan and Improvement Company 20 re-
Ilr within ten days what contracts they have
.hlrrrl 'nio Tor ne bullilng ana eGnl pplng o.
u. Meiruuoiitan Railroad, and with whom and
ut"n what terms these contracts Were made
ais lh" amounts OF money bonds. and other
the NHroppltan Elevated Rallrond Company
"r budding and equipping SAID road. Mr.
lii - in rapid transit ln New York.
The tr'plsed nmendment To the Consti
huon II iAe state reducing ,he pay d
tAn A-- mliy. r 10 *. The diguihed Strahan
iug inr 10. PRONOUNCED it 4 piece o.
waola, rcd i did not believe in or wish to be
r';n" t .tv. We Euv" mo member. motto" tina
~ i.N !W- 3" would give thcm an oppor
t"hiy a. prov" their sincerity by voting upon q
J. I.'-ni r rrturn ~ tAe state $500 Of thelr sal
E,.euul- Eaglc declared thar he voted for
"" tIDu lu Obedience only o. a morNit
Ilias -.ntlment" and that he believed tha
30 N"a not an honest intention behind the
5 y,rd Senators declare that when tho bin
Ih' N"- M "iu They Will amend u so rs 10 make
ray A-semblymen $1,000. keeping Sen
Many lotuou- are pouring in, asking for The
~" "l 90" Jaw "X"wUlng chur, q PROPERTY
~ }mrn from tuHa'l9n. Mr. Williams o
'-"'- To-day sent 90 o." Clerks desk one con