New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-15
Mr.. HILL A REFoRMER,
4 BAIIoTREFoRM BILL INSPIRED BY THE
GOVERNOR INTRODUCED AT ALBANY.


pREsENrEp IN BOTH HOUSES AS SUBSTITUTE
ron THE sAxToN BILL-A SHAM REFORM
n,EAsuRE-rHE GOVERNORS OWN Elk.
PLANTATION or IT.
rypor THE nrcu1AR coRHzsroSDEsr or rHE rRInrni
Albany, March 14.-Having been elected " tne
votes the Democratic state Committee bought Tor MN
with the money of tho liquor-dealers 1t - natural
srhars that Governor Nm should be opposed TO the
saxton BALLOT Reform bill, the primary purpose Of
which IS to prevent the bribery Of voters Ihis stu-
tude Of tho Governor has been suspected al TINS ses
sion OF the Leqslature, because OF the indinerenee
manifested by the Democratic Senators ana hssemoy-
men toward Dir. saxton's BIN. No one, therefore,
was surprised when Mr.. sheehan, the pomocrauc
loader in tho Assembly, and two Of hs associate
Democratic members Of the Judiciary eonnlt'ee'
Messrs Greene and Roesch disscnted from the favor
able report upon that bill made BY the committee
yesterday.
To-day also there was fresh confirmation Oh tho
Governors position, when Mr.. SAXON moved that
his bin should be made special order for Wedncs-
dav next. Mr. sheehan said that while there were
good features in tho saxton bill, he did not believe IN
butting Il ahead of other worthy measures' With
four other Democrats therefore, he voted against
Mr. saxton's motion, which was supported by the
totes Of seventyfve Republicans. Speaker cole ue-
eided that the motion had not been adopted, II Nd
Nuiring two.thirds majority. 49,
1t was soon revealed that Governor HIN had drawn
dp pretended baotreform BILL to check, possible,
he progress Of Mr. saxtons bill; or at least 10 give
the Democratic Senators and Assemblymen pretext
for opposing e. This measure introduced in the
senate By Mr.. Linson, and I'm the Assembly by Mr.
sheehan The Governor sent for the Associated
Press agent, and give him type-vTitton copy OF =
statement with tho following title Tho Linson bin
differs from the saxon btu IN the following particularly
ThSn followed an argument for the Lnson BILL which
may be properly regarded as tho Governors own,
FHave you consulted the Governor about your bin
inquired The Tribune correspondent OF Senator Lnson
MIR. Linson replied significantly @sufleienty TO know
that he would sign It II tho Legislature should pass itH
OF course the Governor would sign his own bill
Mr. Hnl has plainly made q careful examination Of
Mr. Saxton's excelont measure, and then has Just
carefully taken cut every especially valuable feature
OF It., II Is shs reform measure and would not pre-
vent tho bribery Of voters Ono Of the most valuable
features Of the saxton bill is its requirement that
mono; but official ballots shall DO used There are
two motives for this one to prevent bribery, and
another to save the expense OF printing ballots TO
poor men who are candidates for Office But tho
Governor provides In his bill that official or I'M
Official ballots may be used.
Mr. Hin also permits candidates for olee to receive
contributions the saxton bill docs not
The Governor cancels that provision Of
the saxton bill which directs how the voter
sbal prepare and mark his ballot
The sa1ton bill says that al Illegal ballots shall DO
thrown out; Mr.. Hill says nothing about this matter
Mr. saxton says the desoyeS OF ballots shall Be pm
shed; Mt. Hill says nothing on this point. Tho Gov
srnor sneludes in his bill general registration Law;
Mr.. Crpsbys bills requiring candidates to flo state
ncnt of their expenses and expelling from oaoe any
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pay envelopes and Mr. Roesoh's, compelling employ.
Ms to allow workDon two hours on election dag 10
,ast their votes.
The Republican members Of the Legislature Are In
iignant that Governor HIN should thus attempt to
isurp the powers Of tho Legislature BY drafting bills
ind asserting that they the only ones no will sign,
Here Is Mr. HIPS explanation Of his bnl:
l. me Lnson bin permits Official aud UNOFFICIAL ballots
o DO urea II permits citizens and candidates 10 furnish
heir own ballots and II also authorizes ballots 20 u
furnished at public expense TO be used bJ eeeio in
,ase they desire them. II docs no, compel any
,ieotor "a take his ballot from any ofela.
o IL prohibits the marking Of any electors ballot By
my inspectors or po CLERKS but authorizes and Directs
Dl unforn oaesl stamp, 70 b farnishsa b. iAe
Secretary OF ststs which t. 20 Be stamped By The chair
nan Of fe Beard Immediately previous 10 to opOGtDs
II tho ballot.
o. IL covers defect now prevailing in oziaiine
statutes by providing for the width Of ell bsllota
Il contains Substantially the providons Of last Years
;axton btil Tar tba number OF sleet0fF names
necessary be furnished 70 authOHls Eie printing Of
1aj'ots.
l. The Linson bill applies to the whole stats. and to
N, elections for town and village oeerai where's the
ssxton b only applies 10 general elections ana 70 NUM-
,pa elections 10 plBeos where there IL reis:aton OF
electors The bill does not confer upon the County
ler Of e vAfious eountes upon the clerk o. tho
Bureau Of Elections IN the CITY Of NewYork the eStTsor-
ilnsry powers conferred BY the slxton bill.
O. I,,btohlbfts assessments upon candidates for NE
printing ii balois but permits candidate voluntafJ
% pay he bona nde and reasonable expenses Of The
printing az bis ballotS IN case ha desires 70 DO So
Il contains all the provisions Of the saxton bill relating
% kecpBe workers away from the polls and increases
he distance from I'VE feet In which outsiders can
approach DE bailotbox
10 provides that all electors whether they furnish
heir own ballots procure oeia bsot shall enter into
booth or compartment ana there prepare their baio
r. IL treyents Intimidation, by prohibiting the uso Of
he political pay envelope by employers
It requires every candidate for public ONCE. whether
uoesssu or unsuccessful within ten days after an cleo
lon to ME an tomted statement oi his election dsburso'
nentA y
III successful candidate fails TO Gle such statement,
10 shall forfeit his once
TO- It prevents intimidation BY prohibiting employers
posting their manufactures within ninety days Of
my generi election any thres,G notices or information
ADg 20 the eeaang Of work or the closing Of their o.
Ia any particular candidate s elected
IL IL adopts the Massachusetts law whereby workme1
given two hours election day In which 10 vote ana
edures employers 70 permit them 70 have such Two hours
pportunity.
H. II authorizes an Aeton BE- brought By any eandL
late 70 oust successful candidate from Office In case IL
be sswn any votes have beea purchased or cor
upted by or In his behalf By himself his committee or
lis party organization.
ID In order guard against fraudulent voting 10 pro-
des for registration Of voters In ell the towns Of the
Itate
H. 10 many Of the defects contained in the saxton
ill., and o7nlts all doubtful unconstitutional provisions
MANY BILLS INTRODUCED AT ALBANY.
PROVISIONS OF SOME OF THE NEW ACTS PRE-
sENTpn IN THE sENATR AND HOUSE