The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1889-12-08
HUDSON'S BIG LEADERS.
Senator Mcdonald and Col. Heppen-
heimer on the Sessions Outlook.

heimer on the Sessions Outlook.
One who on account of his intelligent
acquaintance with the affairs of the State,
and his wellknown eloquence and skill
rs parliamentarian will be prominent
figure in the next Senate, is Senator Ed
ward F. Mcdonald of this county.
called upon Mr.. Mcdonald at the Treas
urer's Office of Harrison in order to obtain
his views upon the more important meas
ures which will come before the Legisla-
ture. He expressed some diffidence about
speaking in advance upon those questions,
saying that he had not given the matters
all the attention he desired. He, however,
consented to say
II think ballot reform is the most i'm
portant question that will come before
the Legislature. Whatever my personal
views and opinions may be on the subject
I want to hear what more experienced
men have to say before 1 commit myself.
/ think, however, that some system of
real reform ought to be adopted. Our
legikation upon the subject ought to be
birl, including all the features of the
secure the result desired. That is the
kind of a measure 1 would seek to
secure
EQUAL TAXATION.
What action do you think will be
taken in regard to the question of equal
taxation, Senator?o asked.
II believe every individual in law,
which includes corporations, should pay
their share of taxes i'll accordance with
their ability. You can put me down for
that first, last and all the time.
1.-THE matter of the State deficit" con-
tinued the Senator in answer to my ques-
ton, is, as far as | can see, in good
hands, and experienced men of both
parties will take care of it. The deficit is
not so great as to cause any alarm. l am
not in favor of q State tax if it can be
avoided. 1t has been demonstrated that
we can get along without it. There are
sources of revenue in the State which
have not been worked yet. Let them be
Z exhausted before an appeal is made to
the public. If corporations are to be
taxed they ought to be taxed at the same
rate the Individual is. One rate for the
corporation and one for the individual is
unjust
IF the railroad companies are to be
exempt from portion of taxation let it
be for some cause, but let them bear their
rate in the municipality where their prop
erty is found"
FACTORY RESTRICTIONS.
In reply to my question concerning the
more stringent labor laws asked for by
the child labor inspector Mr.. Mcdonald
said
81 don't think parents, through avarice
or some other cause, should be permitted
TO place their children in factories before
giving them an education. SUCH course
is against the genius of our institutions.
Ignorance is our greatest foe and we must
! overcome it by education However, we
should not be too radical on this ques-
ton.
'sThere are other evils in connection
with this labor inspection question which
we should guard against; the promiscu-
GUS mingling of young people. of both
sexes the danger to life and limb through
an absence of fire escapes, protection
from dangerous machinery and the like. :
What are your views on. the e., amend lla
ments to the constitution Mr.. Nc
Donald?n l next asked.
81 believe in an amendment to the
constitution, which will permit special
legislation for municipalities as the
necessities for such may arise AS
cities and towns grow they are CON
fronted with question for which their
charters do not provide, and then it be-
comes necessary to legislate for num-
ber Of municipalities in order to meet
the requirements of one. What the one
requires is often not wanted by the others,
and that gives rise to great amount OIL
troublen
COLONEL APPROPRIATENESS VIEWS
As Speaker OF the next House of Assem-
bly, Colonel William c. Heppenheimer
will exert considerable influence upon its
legislation. l therefore sought his views
as to the questions which win probably
occupy tho session, and having found
him at his office, asked him how long he
thought the Legislature would be in
session.
] think the session will be a short
one" he replied Sat any rate will dc
everything in my power to make it short,
economical and a credit to the Demo
cratic party.
Equal taxation and ballot reform are
the two measures which will occupy most
OF the time of the session. Undoubtedly
Governor Albeit, in his inaugural adj
dress, will suggest method of raising
additional revenue to pay the economical
expenses OF the government without
rcsQrting to any direct State tax. Nc
1nan in the State is more familiar with
the dmcthodE of raising revenue for State
put poses than the Governor
No doubt if tho arbitrators who have
charge of the matter of the claim
OF the State against the Morris and
Essex Railroad for back taxes do not
reach decision during the coming SEES
sion some additional legislation on the
subject Will have TO be introduced.
BALLOT REFORM.
Some ballot reform measure will un-
doubleday have to be passed. If no such
law Is enacted 1t will not be the fault OF
the Democratic majority in the House.
The Democratic party has nothing TO fear
from ballot reform. Personally am in
favor of profting by the experience OF
other States and adopting a law which
has proven satisfactory aud practical In
tnosc States which have adopted such
measures
Do you think there will be any legis-
iniion." ! asked, Hooking toward con
stltntional convention ~ /.
II do not think that law calling for d
constitutional convention Will pass the