New-York tribune., 1885-02-09
NEW-JERsEY STATE TOPICS.
THE NEW CHARTER FOR JERSEY CITY.

WHAT HAS MADE IT NECEsSARY-A CANDIDATE
FOR FOREIGN MISSION.
GFRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE. ]
TRENTON, Feb. 8.-There was an impressive
gathering in the Senate Chamber Tuesday evening
when the Assembly Committee on Municipal Corpora
ons gave hearing the proposed charter for Jersey
City. The who appeared, representing the Citizens
Association, Of both parties of evident character
and influence and terribly in earnest. They told the
story briefly and, to all Appearances effectively and 1t
is believed that the bin will be reported favorably this
week. The history Of misgovernment which has made
this measure necessary Is wretched enough Fifteen
years ago government by legislative commission was
begun ring secured control and debts were
piled up. The commissions were made elective, and
some OF the rascals punished but the mismanage
ment continued under auspices, until last WINTER
Governor Albeit himself Corporation Counsel Of Jersey
City for years tacty admitted that bankruptcy was
probable Public spirit had died out and hundreds OF
the citizens had removed to other cities in disgust
The tax rate at present is 29s, and there public
improvements, and the nre, police and other
branches of government are of the most mea-
gre efficiency. Two-thrds Of the tax levy
is required to meet interest debt ana a,
ago tho citys creditors refused to advance more
money. Although the Mayor horn Of power the good
citizens who had not become hopeless determined, last
spring In the annual election last attempt
They united regardess OF party ties ana elected the
Mayor. Mr.. Collins is Republican and an active one
outside the Mayors office; but he has been as nearly
without bias I'm office as man well be. Although
incapable, under the law, OF changing the condition
OF affairs materially his election revived the declining
and almost extinct public spirit and renewed conh
dence In the cys credit Bankruptcy no
the city imminent danger, and the financial sltua
on has steadily improved. Mr.. Collins has another year
to serve and II change government be adyant-
geous, 1t must be made within that time The charter
system centres responsibility Mayor and. in TACT
is adaptation OF that which pulled Brooklyn out OF
the miro. As the Legislature Is Republican and tho
Mayor Is OF that party no injustice To the party IN the
minority in Jersey City Is appreheuded The leading
Democrats favor the plan also as necessary To the saY
ton Of the city, and IN fact there are only Two sources OF
opposition the politicians who have prohed by the old
system and the cities which might De anectea py the
and do not require its provisions The latter
objection removed by provision requiring the charter
TO be submitted to vote Of the people for adoption be-
fore II becomes effective.
Tho bill providing for the teaching OF physiology ana
hygiene with special reference to the effects of alcoholic
drinks stImuants and narcotics upon the human sys
tenn, has been ordered reprinted IN the Assembly aer
having been amended until It's lntroducer declared ne
failed TO recognize It, Ii is advocated by the Prohibition
iss OF the and their in the last election was
not such as 10 commend their measure to tho Republican
The Ice crop in New-Jersey has been harvested
Most Of the supply for New-Jersey cites ana the
enormous breweres throughout the state Is gath
cred from the small lakes and ponds, which
afford a large income to their owners
Colonel f. p q. Lewis. OF Hoboken, who has secured
the signatures Of the leading Democrats throughout ne
State TO a petition for his appointment as minister 10
Switzerland is n NTginian by birth, education ana
military service. He married daughter OF tdwln
Stevens OF HobOlIen, and lives within the park OF
stevens Castle. lie has been active In state p0cs ana
served a term I'm the NewJersey Assembly, where ms
handsome presence and reputation gave him prominence
although hc took little part In legislation His social IN
hucnCes calculated him the place, Oacked
as he is by Frguia as well as NewJersey irlends .
Erasus Niman has sent circular letter throughout
the advocating the passage by Congress OF Ds Tor
tie construction OF bridges across staten ISdu oou al
Elizabeth and Perth AmbOy.
The annual report ot tho Inspector OF Chd LABOR mas
submitted To the Governor and after reviewing he
work OF the past year. makes following recommends
tons: That the provisions OF the act be extended 70
stores aud all places where he sale OF goods Is carried
on that children attending night schools snail not DC
empioycd more than eight hours in any factory or
store; that three deputy inspectors shall be employed
FOR the regular term that strln gent compulsory edu-
catOn act shalt be- passed and that additional school
facilities shall bo provided BY the state.