New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-08

Of the people is the supreme law" That sentiment
is as near and dear to the public heart today as it
was when first enuncated at Rome. As the safe
guard of the Republic, from both North and South has
imperative demand for secret ballot and an
states have reformed tier systems New needing
such reform more than any other. no one dare dis
fer duty a bill will be submitted which, trust,
will SECURE the united voice of the body:
The demand for greater transit facilities In New.
IN view OF the undOubted establishment of the great
vitality necessary that such facilities should
be granted 1t IS, at the same time, equally vital
that neither political individual interests should
control matter Of so great importance TO the whole
community. ,,.,.
question Of the hour" 1t can neither be shlrked nor
svaded. The rum-shop is the curse of civilization
II its power for evil be suppressed, it can
certainly be checked and restricted 10y compelling II
least to support the criminals and paupers that it
has made.
personal estate largely escapes taxation, while real
estate not only pays It's own share, but IS compelled
Hohe IS more 0 important has received the attention
Of statesmen and political economists since the es
been tried but none has proved satisfactory. 1t is
believed by many that the taxation can he so aoustc
purposes only If such a solution Of the problem
Is possible 1t will take out OF the Legislatures OF Ie
such system the corporations doing business in
the State would bear the full burden OF the expense
the first time. created in the Assembly which will
hereafter devote itself exclusively 10 the consideration
of this great subject.
The Assembly at its last session revised its rules OF
procedure. These rules with some amendments tha'
have been suggested will be submitted to yOu TO-
ray. 1t is believed that they VIII greatly facilitate
legislative action. They will certainly give greater
publicity to the proceedings OF the body, ana VIII
enable the members to know the condition O; puOIc
business better than ever before. 1t has been my
province to assist in their preparation ana H. VIII
he both duty and a pleasure to aid You in their en-
forcement. In that way only can we determine
whether they Will need amendment or repeal. ,
Gentlemen: ! profoundly impressed win the
importance and the dignity Of the position tIat yon
have conferred upon me-mOrc profoundly than az
any previous time when tie gave has been placed III
my hand Twenty years of service I'm TINS House
have made me more and more conservative
realize trust with increasing years. more fully what
IS demanded of repre- entaive Of the people 1t viii
be my purpose TO endeay0r 10 meet ulat demand
Again | return You my thanks.
Charles A. Chclering was elected Clerk, James
Fl. Manvinc Sergeant-at-ArmS, and the minor
officers were also elected.
The Assemblymen chose their seats by lot:
Hamilton Fish. jr., the Republican leader. and
William F. Sheehan first being permitted to
select seats for themselves on the main aisle.
Mr. Fish took Mr.. Husted's old seat and Mr..
Sheehan his old chair on the opposite side of the
aisle Or. Il. p. Bush Of Chemung County, drew
the first seat. and Mr. Sillecl, of OswegO County,
the next Messrs. King and HOag, of Newly ork,
had bad luck in the drawing. and had to take
seats on the back row. Then the Assembly
adopted General Husted's new rules and adjourned
until Monday next.
The Governors message was read in both
houses.
For the Governors Message, see Fourth Pdge)