New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-22

WORk IN HANDS Ot DfMOShAAA~ ~
OFFICIALS
Senator DAILY introduced in the Legislature yes
terday bill to provide the city with a new aque'
Duct. Ii proposes to create an Aqueduct Com
mission, to be composed of the Mayor, the
Controller, the President of the Board OF Al
aermen, the President of the Tax Department,
the Commissioner of Public Works, and TWO
citizens to be named by the Mayor. Com
missioner Thompson and the Mayor expressed
satisfaction with the BILL
PROPOSING A PARTISAN COMMISSION.
THE CORPORATION couNsEL's BILL INTRODUCED
MR. BoYD's FUTILE EFFORT TO AMEND Ir-AN
ABSTRACT OF THE MEASURE.
FROM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE. J
ALBANY March 20.-Intense interest was shown
~ six of the seven New-York Senators to-day
yben Senator Daily, of that city, formally presented
he measure which is intended to secure larger
gatsr supply for the city. As for the country SEN
nors they we're asleep. Lhe small matter of New
Fork taxpayers being involved in an expenditure
If SIS, 600, 900 did not concern them.
Among the New-York Senators, however,
here were signs of great excitement.
They had learned that the bill had
been drawn that politicians would have
tmajority of the members of the Aqueduct Com
HiSsiOus auu tdNptScKS outN
ion in other words that the Aqueduct COmmis-
lion was to consist of two taxpayers and Mavor
Edison. Controller Campbell, Commissioner Thomp
ION, of the Public Works Department. President
Asten of the Department OF Taxes and Assessment,
and President Reilly, of the Board of Aldermen.
This was very satisfactory. Tammany Hall would
aave its share the County Democracy its share;
Irving Hall Its share of the spOils of the Commis
non.
Everything promised that peaceful introduction
which is so needful for the of a benefcent
measure. when that singular person, Senator Boyd,
abruptly offered disturbing resolution. He had
The absurd idea of giving taxpayers the majority
he Aqueduct Commission and hal expressed 1t in
4 resolution. After a preamble reciting that all
classes of taxpayers. we'll the authorities of
Sew-York ought to be represented on the Aqueduct
Commission, the resolution declared that the
Commission should CONSIST of the Mayor and Con-
troller and five taxpayers. Mr.. Thurber's little
Board of Trade and Transportation is then brought
neck and heels mot the resolution, being
empowered with the Chamber of Commerce.
the New-York Board of Fire Underwriters. the Tax
payers Central Association of New-York and the
" est Side Association of New-York TO name FIVE |
members of the Aqueduct Commission Mr. Boyd |
said in support OF his resolution that the work Of
constructing the new aqueiuct onght to be done in
the interest of the taxpayers and residents of |
New-York The associations he had named |
In his resolution would surely select good men. |
Besides it more than a matter of court-sy
to the people of New-York that they should be
suited about the members of Board that was to ex
pend such large amount of money.
Upon Senator Boyd's closing his speech there
was moments ANXIOUS consultation between SEN
ators Treanor and DAILY, the representatives, of
Tammsny Ii al and the County Democracy Then
Senator Daily suavely said that it would
BE- we'll to refer the resolution to the
Committee on Cities This would swiftly
smother it, Senator Fitzgerald, representative
of Commissioner Thompson. of the Department of
Public Works. said that while Democratic members
Oh 1ht to be guided by the people, still he hardly
thought it would be wise to have
outside organiza ions name the Aqueduct Com
mssioners. Senator Mccarthy said that he
could not see what the Chamber of Commerce of
New-York hal TO do with the water supply of that
city. Senator Boyds resolution was then killed by
being referred 10 the Committee Cities. The
vote was IA to 4. and follows lRepublicans
In Roman, Democrats in Italel:
Yeas-Allea BALDWIN, Daiy. Fitzgerald. Jones: Kier-
Russell, TIomas, Ths TreGnor-l4
Sdys-Boyd Lynde, MeGsr.ny Roberts,
SENATOR DALY's REMARKS on THE BILL.
Senator Daily then explained the object of the bill
BE said:
The bill emanates from the Corporation Counsel OF
New York, and IN the nam, ma been inspired by the
sbest officials that city IL has been drawn with
spec acquisition Of lands etc. so that there
night be nothing retard the snt and prose
ioweVer ndorse the bill IN its entirety and only stand
S one 70 hs via most fully public
confidence. Amendments calculated TO Improve aud
which largest degree promises the speedy execu
ion Of the work in ,he best form and s the least
the public must be met. no matter what interest 1t
nends or political faction or party ma be dis
mn. history OF the recent past,
supervise tue construction OF greal pub
SS51 % Ss aS
capitol But the ReSPs insist o ha S0Ng NJ wa a. eyer %
ew acqneduct must be taken outside the domain Of v
STeS cusSrss prnSple In the discasslon had 20 far
y the metropolitan press upon TINS question OF an al
aaiDous IN demand for squeduct AID an
ndependent commissio, neitner the press nor Mayor
should be appointed The bill is Dow com
lifted to Ss t SS s.a py 10 an Se
uoc sentiment, enable TO perfect II viii
sna Rs s S Of
many public works of nearly similar magnitude.
THE PROVISIONS OF THE BILL. n
The following is a synopsis Of the bill n
The Mayor Controller, the President OF the Depart
,e Board OF Aldermen being the oicers composing the 81
ns.d Of Estimate and Apportionment, the Commis. b
the Mayor are 20 be Aqaedact Commissioners to ex ~
else the powers conferred and perform the duties de-
ubcworKs required he conveniently tT
submit Aqueduct Commissioners plans, with 4,
and specifications for new squeduct and Its
ppurtenanees the Commissioners are authorized TO
reject such plans. in whole or In part and In
Of rejection plans TO he submitted 10 them
work whatever be done except according 10 plans
'proved by the Commissioners. The whole work OF .
the sQucduc together with reservoirs 70
may necessary Is 10 be done by contracts made
public letting. The contracts to be prepared na
ider tine supervision of the Commissioner OF Public ~
orks and then TO 10 submitted TO the Aqueduct Gi
for their consideration and contract p
N be let unless approved by the Commissioners and -
by the Corporation Counsel az 70 form- After %
ntracs been approved ny the Aqueduc Colnmis IL
DDcrs for bids The bill contel- ra
aies that will be divided up and done under
seIai oonus Ano osn