New-York tribune., 1890-04-30
BALLOT REFORM IN THE ASSEMBLY.
SENATOR sAxroy's BILL REPORTED FAvcgABLY
OTHER BUSINESS.

OTHER BUSINESS.
Albany, April 90 (speciaD.-Scnator Saxtons Ballot
Reform bill was advanced at q rapid ratio in the AS
sembly to-day, although it met with few obstacles
which ii successfully overcome. Mr.. sheehan moved
That 1t should be read second time at once. Mr..
Acker. for the Republicans, went Mr.. Sheenan one
better. by asking unanimous consent that the bill
should have its second and third readings Greatly
to Nr. Sheehans disgust two Democrats, N0lan' ol
Albany, Cleveland Democrat and sullivan OF New"
York. IIill Democrat. objected Mr.. Acker movca
that The bill be referred TO the judiciary COMMITTEE
The Assembly adopted this motion unanimously.
Mr.. Acker is chairman of the Judiciary Committee.
He had thus sent Mr.. SaxtOns bill to committee
headed at least by friend of the measure Mr.
Acker then busted himself among the members OF
his committee to induce them TO report the Dill
fayOrably and succeeded. When senator saxton ap-
pearcd before the committee little later In the day, III
order to make argument in favor OF the DILL sr.
Acker informed him that it was unnecessary to DO
20, since the committee had already decided to report
the bill favoraby.
Meanwhile Governor Hill had sent for Mr.. sullivan
and Mr.. Nplan, and had informed them that they
must withdraw their opposition to the bill. Mr.
sullivan promised to 90 50, but did not keep his
word, as he objected when Mr. Achcr asked 'hSI
the bill at once have It; third reading. Mr. Acher
submitted his favorable report and at the evening
session. on motion Of Mr. Fish. the bill was made a
special order for tomorrow afternoon. 1t was
unanimously agreed that the bill should then have its
second and third readings.
From present Appearances the bill VIII be passed
tomorrow by a substantially unanimous vote.
Mr.. Shechan ryOvcd that senator Lnson's General
Registration bill should be made special order for
| consideration at the same time the Ballet Reform
bill. Mr.. Whppic objected and then Mr.. sheelan
gave notice Of his intention OF moving a suspension
Of the rules in order 10 pass The bill.
ta ,fr Inn
cmpdng certain charitable Institutions from fHXa-
ton
Mr. Fish gave notice tonight Of his intention 70
move the suspension Of certain rules OF the Assembly
IN order to receive vote on the hendricks iigh
License bill
The Assembly took up the objectionable bill Of
Mr.. Endrc, prohibiting police officials from enter
Ing liquor saloons on sunday or at other times when
ne sale oi liquor j. violation OF the law ana a>hg
for glass Of liquor in order to get evidence against
liquor dealers Of violation of law. Mr. Deyo
amended the PHI IN one important respect by pioV'u
ing that II should not be unlawful for officer 70
enter such saloon "wnen such place Is actually
Mr. King, Of New York. then moved that the bill
,houd be killed. Mr.. Martin. OF New York. in great
alarm, moved that this motion should be laid on ihe
table. This Motion adopted hut it carried the
bin with 1t, and the measure. therefore, lies upon
the table
DEFEAT OF TIE BILL TAXING MORTGAGES.
Albany April 20 ,spccaD.-There was "A long debate
in the Assembly hi, morning upon Mr. pearsalrs bill
taxing mortgages. This the last Of a series Of
bills modifying the taxation laws, with the aim Of
relieving real estate owners, especially farmers Of
some Of Their burden, Of taxation. The Assembly sym
pathlzed with the motives Of the men who drew these
bills but Of the opinion that they had failed to
accomplish their aim. This opinion led to the ieIcc
ton Of the Dempsey tax listing bill last week
and to the defeat Of Mr. Pearsals mortgage taxation
bill TO-DAY II received only 56 votes In It's favor. 80
being necessary 70 pass IT, ana - votes were
cast AGAINST il. An attempt made this afternoon
fo have this rpcon-ldercd but the temper Of the
Assembly was decidedly against the bill, and 1t may
a.. ..aJa fa4I