Evening journal., 1890-01-29
AGAINST rAg rAIR 81
Many Protests from New York Real
tate Ouiers Made AT Albany.


ALBANY. Ja a.-The senate COMMITTEES
on the World air heard arguments upon
the Worlds iar bill Among those who
appeared IN opposition 20 the Bill were
Dwight Olnistead and William ~. Cock
Senator Cantor, in favoring the bill said
that the measure had been very carefully
prepared and that the majority Of people
favored It. Mr. Cook appeared for Lucy
w. Drexel. James J. Goodwin, j. W. De.
peyster, Maria n. Olmstead and others own.
ing over Sl,00o.0 900 worth Of property on
Morningside Heights. He argued that the
bill was unconstitutional because it author
lied New York city TO incur indebtedness
for other than city purposes; it authorizes a
city TO give the use Of its property to pri-
vate corporation; it is a local bill and it's
title does not indicate the vicious provisions
which are found in the bill itself. IL Is un-
constitutional TO condemn land by power OF
eminent domain for exhibitions or pleasure
purposes; the Sl0,000,O00 in bonds issued
would be void and not collectable; the prop
erty holders were in favor OF fair and
would lease their land, but do not want II
condemned; such bill was never presented
to any legislature; the act should be amend.
ed and remodeled so that in no case shall a
fee be condemned, and condemnation should
be only for the term OF years necessary for
the proposed Worlds fair.
James A. Deering, another large property
holder, presents substantially the same
reasons, asserting that while every body was
anxious TO have the fair held ia New York
they believed that. it should be made
constitutional. He spoke for owners Of
Mornngside park in particular, and favored
the naming of the executive committee in
the bill. There is no provision for restoring
the grounds and streets after the fair is over.
John G. Shaw appeared for Mrs. George
G. Pinckney, the largest property holder
affected by the proposed site. His client
had given the use of her land free TO the
! committee, but now she protested against
taking her land in fee. No particular land
is designated, but they may take anything
and what is more infamous, they can go on
indefinitely taking land as the life of the
commission is indefinite. The bill had beer
examined by great constitutional lawyer
James G. Carter, and he unqualifedly con
demned it an unconstitutional.
Ex-senator Bixby said that there were be
hind the bill real estate speculation ant
schemes Of all kinds that win appear if the
bill is passed. The bin will bear the closest
inspection. II is an outrage upon the tax
HAlNios nt NQAlHAiHoANH LdM A1ht any filiuH
from the Battery to Central park. .'If
was in the senate would move 10 strike oui
the enaeting clause
Senator Ives, in defense Of the bill, said
that there was no injustice in it TO anybody,
for the city could not appeal against decis.
ions OF the committee any more than could
the property holders. The bill is not uncon.
stitutional 50 far as that is concerned The
bill was drawn BY men who understood th,
constitution.
Senator Cantor said that the commission
ers were honorable men, perfectly trust
worthy, and the bill is in the interest OF thl
| people. 1t is not a scheme at all, but an ad
mirable measure that should be passed despit
rabid protests II tho delay and hearing
asked for by the opposers were granted TIL
fair would not be held until 1898.
Senator Fassett said that the direct con
stitutonality of the bill could not be de
termined by the legislature. He though
that the bin was drawn constitutionnlll
and he believed that public sentiment de
manded the bill He thought that perhap
the life Of the commission might be limited
He suggested limit Of space and limi
of the power Of the commission in securing
land in fee.
The Worlds fair bill has passed In the as
sembly without debate or amendment. Mr.
King was the only negative vote. Anon,
the bills introduced were the following:
By Mr.. Stein-Amending the act for tn
inhiction of the death penalty by allowin,
reporters to be present at executions b,
electricity
BY Mr.. Acker-Incorporating Corning a
| n city