The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-09
IN THE BALANCE.
Governor Werts and the
People Against Bob"
Davis and the Ring.
SETBACK In THE SENATE.
Barrett Of Essex Flat-footed
Against Overriding the
Board Of Finance Veto.
SO THE BILL is LAID OVER
Vicious Legislation Being Rapidly
Pushed by the Wearers of
Davis Collar.
SETBACK In THE SENATE.
SO THE BILL Is LAID OVER
NEW COAL COMBINE MEASURE.
Special to The Jersey city Netgs.

NEW COAL COMBINE MEASURE.
Special to The Jersey City Nevs.
TRENTON, March s. 1S93.-Soon after
receiving the Governors veto Of the bill
to give the Board of Finance power to
confirm Mayor Wanser's appointments,
the Democratic Senators caucused upon
the message. The were in session some
time, and before adjourning, passed
resolution pledging each Senator to
secrecy concerning the proceedings OF the
caucus.
The proposition was made by Senator
DAILY, that the bill be passed, notwith-
standing the Governors objections.
Senator Perkins of Burlington opposed
the suggestion, and SO did Senators Win
ton of Bergen and Terhune of Monmouth.
They argued that the Governor should be
sustained.
They were overruled and the caucus
resolved to pass the measure over the
veto.
When the Governor was told of the re-
suit of the caucus; he looked determined
and said maybe they will and maybe
they won't"
There is no doubt that the Governor
will do all in his power to have his veto
sustained
There was a large number OF Jersey
City officehoiders. including Old Stove
Wiseman, at the Capitol all day, working
for the passage of the bill over the veto.
SAD AWAKENING.
The Hudson county men were around
the Senate Chamber in force, this
Norniss' NO. iss over - the A'lE Governors veto.
The veto message was called up, and
then Senator Daily hurriedly asked to
have it laid over. He mad
was out fiat-footed against overruling the
Governor. The purpose OF putting the
hill over was to give Senator Daly a
chance to muster his forces.
Sfones of .snccsss st passing the bill over the
soI seoneo ~ So, to-" Senator Barrett said.
ieal VIII aaVers5olt the caucus. The eau
be a still greater slider its action though"
self. Nine out onutes laUer the bill was
have been eip'
heir caIIings ~ said Senator Barker. that
If life mn lhine over till tomorrow morning" J"
forces Tof order," ruled President Adrain.
heir 81 Because, c as the Chair understands it.
direct vote must be taken on the Dill
either one way or another"
LAS the President seems to be IN
doubt" said Senator Barker, II wish he'd
take the sense of the Senate on this mat
'.That is an appeal from the decision of
the chair" President Adrain said.
81 hate to do that" said Senator
Barker.
sense of the Senate" the President said.
ssAil right" replied Senator Barker.
s.rhe question is Shall the appeal be
sustainedY All VINO are in favor of do
ing SO shall vote aye" all opposed
nav"
81 ask that the bill be laid over for the
present." interDosed Senator DAILY at this
"Tne bill goes over till tomorrow morn
ing. at the request of the Senator from
Budson." said President Adrain.
y "No," exclaimed Senator Daily, mot till
tomorrow I'll call it up in few
minutes"
command only five votes for the
hill. The four Senators from the
Fourth District were opposed to overrid-
lnx the Governor, but they heard that the
Governor would veto Miles Ross rail-
road bill. which Was passed yester-
day and they formed combination
with the Davis men to stand by them II
the Davis men would back them up In
their coming fight against the sIovernor.
Essex having gotten an sne legis. ;.
for sustaining the Governor.
Daly wrestled long and earnestly with
Senator Barrett. and when he left him
he exclaimed angrily. Your a-of a
democrat. yOu Aics
SUPPLEMENTARY OUTRAGE.
Mr.. Carroll has introduced Dill wnlch
is intended to remove any doubt which
might exist as to the right OF the mem-
bers of the municipal government TO nold
on to their offices until their sue
cessors are appointed, when the dead
lock comes, which they expect to
created between Mayor Wauser and the
Board of Finance. The new Dill PROVIDES
that the officers shall hold over until their
successors are appointed.
WATER IN THIS VILLAINY.
The suspicion against the bill defining
the veto power of Mayor Wanser, which
cleveland working like beaver for the
bill was we'll founded. The Dill reads
thus -
sny other law, general or special, on any sub
fect whatever, any act, matter or thing is
authorized or permitted to be, done with the
consent of the Mayor or words of like import,
tSe same shall be construed to mean that the
said act matter or thing shall be submitted 70
the Mayor for his consent, as In otner cases, ana
he NAV sign or veto the same as in other cases
or the same shall become effective In ten DAYS m n
case the Mayor shall fail to sign or veto tne
same within such ten days after it shall be pre-
santed to him. as in other cases. and in case the
Mayor shall the same i shall take tne same
rourse aud may be adopleo nol"iSisIanoihs
such veto, as in other cases;
+. trill he rememb bered that Cleveland
p interested in water scheme wnlcn IL ne
Is working to foist upon Jersey CITY. Inc
law OF 1891, winch sisos .rso .ils ~ :
Street and Water Commissioners the
power to make q contract for q Supply OF
wa,er. exnressIy provides that the con-
tract shall be made with the consent OF
the Mayor. The Mayors dissent under
that law is not a veto and the Board can
not override it.
Tf the Mayor refuses to consent 10 tne
eont,ast that settles the contract and
0re.tes Cleveland or any one else VINO
sau control the Board enough TO get .ne
.optrsc., il just as badly OF as II Iney
san,C Get the Mayors consent. unoet
ma bill passed Tuesday, the words with
= consent of the Mayor are construed
ofe equivalent to al veto which can De
,yerriden by the Board. .xm
when Mr.. Orestes Cleveland TOOK Mr.
r.rrall into a corner Tuesday, and told
In mirn to say that the bill took no power