New-York tribune., 1890-04-02
In respect to the payment Of dividends in favor Of
any portion Of its capital stock.
THANKED FOR KEEPING DOWN THE TAXES.
THE GOVERNORS COMPLIMENT TO cHAIRMES
SLOAN AND FISH-THE SENATE PASSES
THE SUPPLY BILL.

Albany, April l epeciaD-The efforts Of senator
Sloan and Assembyman Fish, charmen Of the
Finance COMMITTEES Of the Legislature, 10 keep AT
low point the state tax rate have attracted WHO
spread attention. They passed through the Lesl7 turc
unusually smil Appropriation bill ana now
modest supply bin is under consideration. The only
black cloud on the horizon 10 that which arises from
the Of canal appropriation bills amounting to
more than S4OOO.OoO. Today senator sloan and
Assemblyman Fish received a letter from Governor
Hill commencing their economical course WIN 'he
Appropriation bill. Commendaton from Democratic
Governor addressed to two Republican legislators Is
Of such rare occurrence that it should be published
far and wide The letter Of Mr.. Fish was As follows
Executive Chamber. Albany. March 81, 1890.
Mr. Hamilton Fish. jr. Chairman Of Committee on ways
and Means Assembly Chamber.
NV Dear Nh Fish: l have to-day approved the annual
Appropriation bill without finding single Item IN II "h'eh
NY Judgment deserved 70 be vetoed ucsre 70 con-
catuat vou and Senator Sloan upon the caie and watch
iunoss with which you have prepared the Dill nave
seldom Lad opportunity OF approving 20 perfect .
measure fulhs IN every respect "haV an amman
Appropriation bin should be.
IL give, me- great pleasure thus to bear testimony TO
your praiscworthy services upon his measure yours
v,rv trulv DAVID b. HILL.
The special order in the Senate to-day was the
Annual supply bill. Mr.. Jacobs protested that thc
bill had been prepared by a subcommittee oi two' ana
was never submitted TO the whole committee.
An approprktion Of $4,000 for ii cellar for the
Hudson House of Refuge adopted; also an ap-
propration of 10000 for the maintenance of the
Rochester Industrial school
Mr. Jacobs moved 10 strike ont appropriation Of
SO 900 for the Elmra Reformatory. II, said that
separate bill of 500 900 for the institution Was
before the senate. This method seemed TO bo
designed 10 reduce the total Of the supply ill., while
large appropriations were granted through oiher 0i''
The motion was Withdrawn.
An appropriaon of - 900 for electrical execution
apparau, was adopted. An appropriation Of $4,000
for the Farmer, Institute was added. These amend
ments were offered 10y Mr.. sloan.
Mr.. Linson moved TO appropriate $4,000 for III"
proving the navigation OF Rondout Creek. lie sad
there was more commerce there than AT any other
point on the Hudson above New York bar WAS
formed which seriously mpcdcd navigation.
Mr. sloan thought the Federal Government should
make that appropriations
Mr.. Lnson called attention 10 large appropriations
for various purposes, and said that nothing "a7
done for commerce. Mr.. Lnson's amendment We
adopted-yeas l., nays d.
Mr.. Vodder moved TO appropriate $4,000 for
James G.. Johnson, counsel for the Indian committee
The amendment adopted.
Mr. Vedder moved Appropriation OF S'.ooO Tor
julien I. Davies for the compilation OF the lax lA"''
The amendment adopted.
MI Hawkins moved 10 appropriate $4,000 for the
Jamesport breakwa,er
Mr. Fassctt protested that thefc "is Ao-''"''.-
scheme TO swell The supply bill, and added tia' u.9
item lad been rejected by the Finance Committee.
Nr Cantor said that II the supply bill had been
properly considered by the Finance Committee her
tt-o,ld rave lccn no occasion 70 offer cndmcnts in
the senate. -
Mr. sloan said that the proceedings in the senate
TODAY showed how wise the committee Wa7 III re-.
porting the bill early. for IL had been shown VIVA
An ~unoiy alliance could be formed for the pnrro.e
81 loading down the supply bill Tho rc-pon- unity
must resi- with the minority and tho-" o' i" majority
Who ioin them 20 secure local appropriations
Nr Hawlins's motion was lo~t-ycas IL nay l.,
Mr. Jacobs moved - restore the ,s'mDN I''' ~
Mr. sloan said the Fish Commission hAd not 'N-
plained the need Of this Item - 49,. sin,
Sir Jacobs said that in the effort 70 hurry IN" nill
through already more than 100000 had been a'''u
since the bill was passed by the Assembly -
Mr. Fassctt said II time t. Int IN u" pug
Ue did no, believe In palace car for ,hai '-S'. 90
Mr. Jacobs's amendment was adoptcd-ycaS i''
nays H. oo-oo a., -, ,,,-f..
The bin was increased by 800 800 In al. curing
the morning session, and passed unanm'n'N.