Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-01-04
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.
Proceedings in Senate and Assembly-Th
Governors Message,

Governors Message,
ALBANY, Jan. 4.-Speaker Sulzer has
received over 500 kilograms from friends
throughout the State congratulating him
on his election to preside over the State
Assembly.
He will appoint a committee on con-
tested seats to-day to Immediately look
into the contest of George H. Bush for
the seat of Mr.. Lounsberry, the Republi-
can member of Assembly from Ulster
county, and also to consider the Column
bia county contest.
Both branches of the Legislature will
adjourn over from to-day, according to
the present programme, until next Mon
day night.
1t was the intention to adjourn over
from yesterday, but the leaders thought
it best to remain here and will endeavor
to-day to pass the Constitutional amend
ment bill, postponing the election of dele
Houses.
Assembly Proceedings.
After prayer by Bishop Doane, the
House proceeded to the election of a
Speaker, each member rising in his seat
and naming his choice.
The vote was: For VIM. Sulzer, II;
Geo. R. Malby, 90.
A1cSSrS. EulSlSy anu were dp-
pointed committee to escort Mr.. Sulzer
to the Chair. He made neat little ad-
dress.
The following officers were then elected:
Clerk, G. r. DeFreest; sergeant-at-arms,
NJ. B. Redmond of Cohoes; doorkeeper, E.
A. Moore of Richmond county; first assis-
tant doorkeeper, A j. Wolkowial of Erie;
second assistant doorkeeper, w. G. Fill
kins OF Oneida; stenographer, T. Hassett
of Steuben.
In the Senate.
When the members Of the Senate took
their seats they found the first bill of the
session newly printed lying on their desks.
1t WIS the Constitutional Convention bill.
The Senators devoted an hour to hand
shaking and the exchange Of New Years
greetings.
All the Senators were present when
Lieut.. Governor Sheehan's gavel fell
The Rev. DR.. Battershall offered prayer.
Lieut.. Governor Sheehan then addressed
the Senate briefly.
The usual committees wero then ap-
pointed to notify the Governor and As
| sembly that the Senate was ready to pro-
coed to business, and u short recess was
| taken to give them time to do their er-
rand.
When they returned the Governors mes
sage was read.
The Governors Message.
He describes his visit of inspection
to the various State institutions and
praises the efficiency and honesty with
| which, as a rule, they are administered.
1.-The financial condition of the State is
very satisfactory. There is practically
no State debt. The only outstanding OBJ
| legations are virtually already provided
for. They consist of $3.50, 900 balance of
canal debt, which natures next October,
and for the liquidation Of which there is
now sufficient money in the Canal Fund,
and of 100000 Niagara Reservation
bonds, the last of which do not mature
until 1898, but all of which can be paid
at any time from surplus moneys now in
the Treasury, with the proper legislative
| authority"
| Until the joint committee of Senate and
Assembly, appointed at the last session
of the Legislature to investigate present
methods of taxation in the differ nt
States, submit their report, the Governor
refrains from making any recommends
ton on the subject.
| Referring to the recent Buffalo strike.
the attention of the Legislature is called
to the deficient condition of the equip
ment of the National Guard, and a recon-
mendation is made that provision be made
to supply the lack.
Regarding the Worlds Fair he says:
"While the present appropriation is all
that could we'll be expended during the
year, the commissioners will need an ad-
ditional appropriation of $500, 900 to
complete their work properly, and that
amount of appropriation is herewith
| recommended.
| Changes in the law whereby State
agents for discharged convicts might find
these persons homes and employment is
recommended as a means of permanently
reforming convicts after they leave prison.
Speedy action against coal combine is
urged.