Morning journal and courier., 1893-01-19
OPPOSED TO FREE PASSES.

Ane senate heHuSeS tO 1uG OA 1tb | Passage the B1ll to Repeal the Act | Relating to the Transportation of | the Members of the General Assem- | bly-Senator Hawley's Reelection Some Opposition to Professor Bald win. HARTFORD, Jan. 1s.-[Specisl. + The princir a! matters at the capitol to day were the election of Senator Joseph R. Hawley for United States senator, the talk of some opposition to Professor Simeon E. Baldwin for judge of the supreme court and the proposed act repeating the law re- garding the transportation of members of the general assembly between Hartford and their respective places of residence.
 It appears that the appointment of Pro- lessor Baldwin was opposed by some of the democrats on the committee to which the matter was referred on the ground that Professor Baldwin was not good demo- crat, and that there are other deserving good and veteran democrats who are fully as well qualified to occupy this responsible position. This feeling was shown in the house this morning when Representative Gum of Milford opposed Repre- sentative Woods majority report in favor of ths appointment and requested more time to look in- to the appointment before it was made, which was granted. The democrats were, however, very close mouthed about the matter, and while some thought Baldwin not good standard regulation democrat, no one disputed that he was eminently q qualified to occupy such position.
 The act to repeal the act relating to trans portation of members of the assembly intro duced in the house yesterday, found its way into the senate to-day and caused quite lively discussion. The transport ation of the members of the assembly cost the state about $90, ,000 the last two years over and above the mileage assigned by mem bers. This Is about $75, 900 more than 1t ever has been before and more than it probably ever will bs again, as two-year sessions like the last are not of frequent occur renee. This large item of expense has caused the comptroller to question his right under the constitution to obey the act and pay the money, which was the cause of the introduction of the present resolution. If the present act Is repe aled members must ask for passes from the railroad company or pay their railroad fares Among the members of both | bodies the feeling is that they are paid little enough now for the work they do, and that they should neither be obliged to pay their fare or ask favors of the rail roads. Many argue also that the act should be repealed and one passed compelling the | railroad companies to furnish passes to all 1 the members. It is understood that new l act now being prepared will be presented to-morrow, which will provide 8 proper method of settling the question, whether | by raising the salaries of the members and | leaving them to pay their fares, or ether | wise.
 The question of the appointment of | county commission and judges for New Haven remains the same as 1t was yester- l day, and the New Haven county republi can caucus will not be held to decide the nomination of judge for some days yet. In | the committee rooms, after the session, the house committee on contested elections were busy with the hearing in Lyme con. tested election ease, between B O. Rey- l holds, republican and L o. Gates, demo cratic. The matter after some investiga tion was postponed until late date. Senate.
 The senate convened at II 80 and imme diately took a recess until 3 o'clock to ge into joint assembly to ballot for United States senator.
 At ? o'clock the senate again convened with Lieutenant Governor Csdy in thu chair. Various matters were referred tt the proper committees, among them being an act concerning notice in divorce case and bill incorporating Lske Saltonstal Railroad company.
 Senator Pierce introduced a house bill regarding the repeal of the act concerning the transportation of members of the as sembly and moved that it be immediatel, put upon it's passage.
 Senator Root, dem., of the Fifth-I mus oppose this motion, and I move that the matter b, referred to the proper commit tee. When received pass from the tele phone company some weeks ago I hap pened to open 1t in the presence of frient of mine who immediately said upon seeins what it was: "What does the telephon company want at this session of the legis laturea Now it seems to me that should we repeal the present act, aRt if the railroads should furnish free passes to the members it would cause others to say, what does the railroad want of the legislature this session? Whil I don't for an instant suppose that an, member could be bought or influenced b! pass, still eople would think that wa the case, and this causes me to oppose tn passage of such an act. My idea would b to raise the salaries perhaps $200, whiol would more than cover this expense. | Senator Holden, dem., of the Seventh 1 opposed the passage of such an act until i was clear what it would result in and whs better act could be substituted for it. H. was opposed to any free pass system.
 Senator Crandall, dem, of the Tenth am in favor of repeating the present act l onl nf pppipn fhio for ha at think no member of this assembly coul, be purchased with railroad pass.
 Senator Cleveland and MiIner oppose, the passage of the act, and it was referred to the proper committee.
 Senator Phelps, rep, of the Twenty third introduced 8 resolution concernin the death of President Rutherford B Hayes, which WAS passed, and the senat immediately adjourned until Tuesday mex at p. m. out of respect for the ex presi dent
 The House.
 The house convened at II o'clock, an, Representative Bartholomew presented tn first committee report in favor of in cooperating the New Haven Baptist uniol which was accepted and passed.
 MT. Futile of East Haven introduced resolution incorporating The Hewitt com pany, composed of w. H. H. Hewitt Caleb B. Bowers, 0. L Baldwin, H. G Newton, D. ". Futile and H. H. Hoadley their object being to deal in real estate the capital stock being fixed at SIG, %, with authority to make it $100 ,0O0, tn shares to be $25 each.
 A bill was introduced providing tha proprietors of all corporations shall notify the factory inspectors concerning all fata accidents to the employees, giving names etc, the inspectors to keep a record of al such reports for public inspection.
 Another bill provides that the owners O. all elevators shall not only provide auto matic gatee to elevators but also automatic trap doors which shalt close oyer holes il floors when elevators pass.
 Another bill was introduced amending the charter of the Knights of Columbus The amendment was to correct few unim portant errors in the original charter; bill to regulate the hours of employment for surface railroad employees so that the hours per day shall be twelve and consec utiye and that each man be allowed ons hour every day for dinner,
 JOINT SESSION.
 At noon the joint convention was held and vote for United States senator taken. The vote was as follows: