The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-21
THE AsSEMBLr's COOP WORK.
Men OF 10th Parties UnitinE on an Appor.
tlonment Biil

ALBANY, Feb. 2O.--The bill apportioning
the members OF Assembly among the counties
ofthe Stnte was passed In the Assembly to-day
without discussion. IL received the support OF
both Republicans and Democrats. except four
toen OF the former. who with the exception OF
Speaker AlvOrd and two others, represent
counties which loso members under tho bill.
Harmony Hepburn Inns accomplished what no
other man has done since the last census. In re-
porting an Apportionment bill upon which both
Democrats and Republicans have united. 1t is
doubtful whether he can be as successful In the
bill arranging tho Senate districts. The votes
in the negative on tho bill oday were Cady and
1Ioysradt of Columbia. Reynolds and Terry Of
Washington. Munson and Sherman OF Wayne.
Grant Of Oneida. Maroan Of Broomo Ingersoll
and Prendcrgast OF Chautauqua. Wheeler Of Cat
taraugus. Shut OF Orange. Van valkenburg OF
NaRarn. and Speaker Alyord. Tho latter shook
his gray locks and gave to his No the tono OF
rage as II he was mad enough TO cnt the Assem-
bly, for passing the bill. lie had placed Mr..
Skinner in the chair. and his manner while
voting caused n litter in the chamber. Seeing
that he was angry. l walked over where he was
standing. near the door Of the Speakers pri-
vato room. and said: This looks rs though
the Legislature intended to make q decent APP
portionmcnt."
No. it don't; not by a. sight" spitefully
responded Old Salt taking an extra pinch OF
snuff.
1t then arranged that the Senate shall de-
feat an apportionment?'
say that" retortcd Old Salt. 1t will mover
pass Que side OF any such - bill ms this"
Events have placed Speaker Alvord moro in
accord with the leaders OF his own party In the
Senate than 1t is with the House over which no
a
the purposes Of Ham Harris on npportinnment
IN that body. But OF nte the Albany Senator
hns not been able TO hold his party associates in
line. and Old Salts predictions may fail. 1t is
feared that they will not.
The senate has had another talking match
to-day devolinR nearly all the session In de-
hitting the bill to mike the legal rates OF inter-
est slN per cent. The bill was ordered to third
reading yesterday. and coming up for final
reading. motion was made to recommlt. IL
was placed back in Committee Of the Whole and
considered over again. The. objection was not
So nurh To the reduction OF the rate OF interest
NJ To the second section which prohibits the at
torney. agent. trustee or any person acting in
Dehali OF or lor We borrower or lender TO re;
max ing the acts % such, for either borrower or
lender. the acts Of the principal,
Banker LOOMS Insisted that this would oper-
ate against the poor man.
.Senaior Harris declared that the provision
should be stricken ont. There WAS no reason
why an nm attorney should not DO paid for go
ing to New York and negotiating loan.
The locuar Hughes sustained il. Tor II abol-
the interest.
Senator Kaines insisted that all the vitality OF
the bill was in that section.
The Gubernaorial candidate, Pomeroy pro-
nouhsed the provision pernicious, He was op-
posed 10 the change 81 the ratio Of interest
IN. motion To strike out the section was re-
lectfd " lnrge vote. and the bill was again
ordered to a third reading. and by SO decided
vote as 10 indicate its passage.
Inc Assembly passed the $500. 900 Capital Ap-
gtE2priaiion oill WIN one vote only THAT Of Mr..
50 loud in thelr Pronunciation OF tho extraya-
gance OF the Commiss oners when the bill was
IN Committee Of the Whole voted for IT, Nearly
iour-iiiths OF the amount goes TO pay debts in
year.
There will be very determined fight in the
Assembly against any additional appropriation
10 continue me work this year on the unfinished
Ihn bill 10 punish tramps was recon mitted TO
the Coinfnit tee for amendments,
Two bills relative 10 banks were passed. One
hhdlng town ana village bonds TO tho list of in
vertmcnis by banks. the other authorizing the
organization OF banks and han ing arancintl0ns
m tl''ng,a nnu citles OF css than $4,000 nhabi-
the reduction u their capital by existing banks
,l amount o. elects and property in excess OF
The annual appropriation bill for the ex.
hehrrs OF inc state Government for tho ncXt
nNcni yenr was reported 10y the Ways and Means
sInnllttt also the bill repeating the statute OF
ioto Tor lhs payment Of taxes in gold and Mr..
S%ihhrr Legislative Employees bill
D.
IN MS committee. AS teleRraphed last night
except The garbage dumping and lands under
wnter nj Wards Island.
There is strong opposition in the Twenty.
fourth senate District against holding a special
e,tctlon To ~ the vacancy caused by the death
of senator Hopkins. Tho Governor considers
That ne law makes It mandatory upon him 10
issue NE call. and unless the Legislature take
Immediate steps to do away with an election in
THIS egse. lie will issue a proclamation ON tho
March 20.
Collector Merritt was on tho floor Of the As
s"mbly to-day. and was congratulated Tor his
triumph over COnklinR. Members like MIR.
loungs ana Munson. who signed the petition
Tor confirmation aud thon withdrew their
names, were foremost in their congratulations
, The Presidents Of several Of the Now YORK
banks have been before the Joint Committee on
Banks asking for u reduction OF the taxes and
that the banks shall not be required To furnish n
llst OF storkholders to the Assessors. They
also. on being questioned. took grounds against
ths reduction OF the legal rate OF interrst
The Legislature have gone home 10 celebrate
NashinEt9ns birthday with promise TO re-
turn next IupsduV. - -