New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-06
BUSINESS BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE.
THE SIXTY POLICEMEN WANTED BY CoMMlS'
sloNER BEATTIE-pRAYERS FOR
SENATOR SHEARD.
SENATOR sHEARD.

Albany. Nav ; (speciaD.-Thc troubles Of the New
York street Cleaning Commissioner were carried Into
the senate 10 night. aud the majority ana minority
leaders exchanged compliments over Mr. Cantor's bill
for spccal detail OF sixty policemen to see that the
street ordinances are enforced Mr.. Fassett wanted
m, hill recommitted 10 the Committee on Cities
"Wl,y - asked Mr.. Cantor, Indignantly. For a
hearing replied Mr.. Fassctt WHO wants hear
inc,r ..Thc Police Department. They don't. Mr..
President The senator is mistaken
ANY one would think, TO hear you that You
meant TO contradict me. l have a letter here from
,uo York Police Commissioners. opposing this
bill"
well the Police Department docs not oppose 1t.
II Is supported by the entire sentiment Of he city
If i, in line with the policy Of the Legislature four or
I'VE wear, AGO in detailing policemen to the Health
Department.
II seems to be a question Of home rule said Mr.
Fos,ctt smiling. He then read letter from Police
commissioners Voorhs and McCavc. characterizns the
matter rs very Objectionable The commissioners
say it would confer on a small faction Of the forge
powers which shod properly be shared by the whoIc'
The Sanitary squad created 70 carry ont the pro
visions of the sanitary Code by empowering re-
sponsibIe officers 10 enter private houses with ponce
authority II would be impossible. they conlehu' TO
cover $50 miles by thirty or sixty men. While there
would be serious improperly in relieving the rest oi
the force Of part of their legitimate duty.
This argument did not seem TO satisfy Mr. cantor
and he tried to force the bill through. But ihere
were only fifteen votes in its favor, two less ta
tha necessary number. ard the vote was accordingly
recon sidered and the bill laid aside.
Mr. CoggeShall gave notice thtt ne Wonld suspchu
the rucs III some future day TO take mp the broadway
Cable bill Nr. Hawkins gave similar notice with re-
GARD 10 the Ranncy East River Bridge bill.
The senate passed bill introduced by Mr.. saxt"n
providing for the printing OF $1,000 copies Of the
Corrupt Practices Act, the Registration bill ana me
Rallol Reform bill These. together with the ncces
sary forms OF instruction. u be distributed among
election officers throughout the state. The bill ap
prOprates $4,000 fOr expenses
Mr. saxton's bin eXcnptinc from taxation Of per
sonal property all building and loan association
principal Office was also passed.
The senate chaplain offered prayers tonight FOR
Titus Shcard, the invalid senator from Little Fails
who is reported to he very low.
The Conference Committee of the Senate and the
Assembly on the Lirson Registration bin agreed
last day Of registration shall lie upon the SATURDAY
nine days before election In This shape the blll
undoubtedly will be passed.
The Assembly passed 10 night senator Roeschs
Weekly Payments bill by vote Of 100 20 ]. Inc
sole vote against the till cast by Mr.. King.
Governor Hi Informed the Legislature 20 night
that he had been able TO find only one item IN n"
supply hlll that he thought should lie vetoed. 1h!,
was an appropriation Of 5000 to pay the expenses q"
legislative committees during the summer. This item
was therefore vetoed. II the only item vetoed
In either the Appropriations the supply Dill. an
other testimonial 10 the economy Of the KcrnpHtah
LEGISLATURE.
4 hearing will be given on the Curtis bill aboli, hin-
The death penalty by the senate Judcary Committee 10
morrow. The members Of the Legislature who have
visited their constituents since last Friday report great
opposition 10 the measure.