New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-09
READY FOR LAW MAKING.
HE NEW-JEkSlN LEGISLATURE ORGANIZED
AND IT'S OFFICERS ELECTED.
TIE MORRIS PLAINS ASYLUM COMMITTEE
GOVERNOR GREENS MESSAGE.
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GOVERNOR GREENS MESSAGE.
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Trenton. y. j., Jan. s.-Thc Legislature was organ
Ted this afternoon in peace. The remembrance II
lssG when. also. The House was Democratic had lei
some TO believe that there would be another small
riot, and the attitude OF Assembyman McDermitt
WHO had threatened to holt the caucus. heightened
anticipation Mr.. McDcrmlt. however coocd as
mildly a sucking dovc when the time came for
demonstration. and ali serene thereafter.
Senator MCPHERSON arrived in person at noon. but
found that inc needed, his licutcnaniS having
arranged every detail The atmosphere Of the town
was charged with Mcpherson enthusiasm during the
day, and the senator's reelection without difficulty
was predicted. This Is by means conceded, and
as soon the satisfaction Of the Democrats with their
success in conducting affairs dcccnrly has snbsidcd
there Will he les assurance shown.
The House Of Assembly went through the pro-
giammc Of organization quietly, with two exceptions
Tho III of these caused by tho clergyman, the
Rev. Mr. Haynes Of the Methodist Church, who de-
lvered the opening prayer There was a
positive sensation, when Mr. Haynes prayed
that the members would listen to the cry that IS
going up from the homes all over the land for the
abatement of the terrible OF the liquor traffic
which is yearly sending 100000 souls TO perdlilon
When the minister had concluded his prayer there
was general rush toward Brewer Weidenmayer and
Lquorscler schmelz, who bore the chatting OF their
Democratic friends over tho illusions 10 their Trade
with good II was. however, broadly init
mated that Mr. Haynes would not be asked 10 PRAY
for Democratic House OF Assembly again
The second incident OF the afternoon was Mr.
McDermi;ts revenge When Mr.. Hudpeih, OF IIua
son, was nominated for Speaker MI McDermitt
seconded the nomination, and proceeded 10 explain
that he had been a candidate. but had been baseiy
deserted by three OF his Essex County colleagues,
and hence had Withdrawn. The perdy and treachery
of these men will be rewarded when they come again
before the people, said Mr. McDermtt. Il. s. Hubs
pcth elected Speaker, the Republicans voting for
Jonathan Coblc, OF Ocean, the author of the local
option law John J. Matthews Of Union. was elected
clerk; ex-Asscmblyman Pintar of Monmouth, journal
clerk; James Connolly, Of Essex, reading Clerk;
Elias c. Drake, Of Morris, engrossing clerk, and
p. H. CoriclS OF Essex. sergeant-at-ams. After In
Producing few bills the House adjourned until To-
morrow.
In the Senate SIX new Senators were sworn in, and
George Wers, Of Morris, was elected president lie
returned thanks briefly and the following officers
were then chosen: Secretary, John Carpenter, IT.,
of IIunerdon County; assistant secretary, John =.
Flynn, OF salem; journal clerk, A. J.
Sreelman. Of Cumberland; engrossing clerk,
Surrogate Dunning OF Sussex sergeant farms,
John Mccormack, Of salem; assistant sergeant
alarms. John Ludlam. OF Combersnd; bill clerk
John o. McMasicrs, of Dover The senate also
adjourned until tomorrow, after receiving the Gov
errors message and completing fits organization; and
the Democratic members held caucus for orgar-
cation purposes later
The committee appointed AT the last session TO
inquire into the alleged mismauagement Of he Morris
Plains Lunatic Asylum presented report The
testimony already published IS reviewed at length, and
the committee reaches the conclusion that the food
furnished patients from the fall OF 1887 TO the time
OF tie investigation was shown TO have been bad
on occasions. but that this was due To the fault OF
the subordinatcs and against tho orders OF the
warden. The other difficulties were partly duo 10
prOfcs onal Jealousy, and were not caused by ne
dga system Of manag cement, Of which complaint was
made, but rather to the individuals under it, The
present condition OF tho asylum appears 10 be en-
cencnt and the changes made have identified the
institution Tho discharge Of employees during the
investigation was however, I'll advised, 10 say the
least. The majority Of the committee, Messrs. Gnggs
Thompson, McDermtc, Jones and Peek, consider 10
legislation whatever necessary while Messrs. Bogert
Mcehcr and Pitncy say they object to expressing
any opinion on this branch Of the subject
Governor Green sent his annual message 10 The
Legislature this afternoon. As intimated in The
Tribune on Monday the document retains the con
sentative character Of previous State papers Of the
kind. On the subject of electoral reform the Gov
clnor says Corruption stalks unpublished around
the election polls. and men disTlned by law with the
privilege and power OF electors barter away their
Ect. 10 the highest bidder The Governor in view Of
this condition. declares that radical reform Is required
and says:
No other plan seems 10 offer 50 many advantages
a. the complete isolation OF The voter in preparing
and casting his ballot The features Of the so-called
Australian system. far as adapted TO American in
sttuons, are recommended Tho more severe pun
i>hmcnt of bribery and intimidation IS urged
The s!at"'s finances are IN exceiient condition,
which S9oO.263 81 came from corporations
The disbursements 81 2,0O7 70. The State
debt il : 29s3O0, for which there is sinking
fund Of S645.OOO The Governor estimates the re
ccipts for 1859 al Sl.47s.161 and the expenses at
81 800 600 which neccssitates economy.
The Governor congra ustcs the people on the sat
los4 which is now obeyed by all the companies. re
turning a large and certain income TO the state and
the lnunci palitcs. Tie condition of The National
Guard f. good During he year New-Jersoy spent
-. 525.424 90 IN the maintenance OF her schools.
There were AT the close OF the school year 1,6lj
public schools employing 4,121 teachers and giving
The state Prison shows 2 large financial loss by the
new system of labor. The Governor warmly urge
the establishment OF an Intermediary prison for less
hardened criminals. The message concludes with the
two following important rcc0mmcnda iions
again urge upon The Legislature the necessity o.
an amendment 30 the Constitution. The senatorial
representation provided for BY me present CONSTITUTION
l. unjust. The senate should be representative OF
population. not OF geographical lines. The attempt
10 lcgislste for municipalities by general laws has
been failure and Xpcnence has shown that different
amendment by commits ion and legislative action did
not prove successful. and convention seems TO be
the only means 10 effect satisfactory revision
| renew recommendation Thai Inc Sidlc BOhi1l
Of Assessors bee invested with the powers and duties OF
Railroad Commits Oncfs.'
GOVERNOR FORAKER'S MESSAGE.
OHIO INTERESTS REvEwED-THE WHITE CARS