New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-26
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Albany. May 25.-The. Constitutional Con-
venton gave up its day to-day 10 a con-
sheraton Of its proposed rules. These rules
were favorably reported by the unanimous
vote OF the Committee Rules, composed.
OF course, of Republicans and Democrats. In
the committee the rules had been framed in
such judicial and fair manner that the Demo
cratic minority did not deem it necessary 10
make any protest. In the Convention Itself.
however, some of the Democratic delegates OBJ
jected to giving the Committee on Rules power
to put in an advanced position any amendments
they choose substantially. this gives the Re
publican majority absolute power over the
affairs Of the Convention, and the authority to
suppress any flibusering by the Democrats
against proposed amendments. The Democrats
who objected to giving this power to the Com
mittee on Rules of course knew that the device
to give a parliamentary majority power to obtain
Immediate consideration Of any measure was
invented by Democratic House of Representa-
tves and adopted by Democratic AS
sembly in New-York State in 1892.
ADOPTION OF THE MAJORITY RULE.
The Convention, after a long debate, and
against the opposition Of the Democratic MEM
bers. adopted the following rule upon this sub
ject:
"Any matter may be made special order for
any particular day by the acceptance Of report
Of the Committee on Rules by two-thirds vote
or by unanimous consent"
The Convention adopted only half Of the rules
to-day, but will finish its work in this direction
when IL rcassembles next week.
The Convention received a large number OF pc
ttions In favor Of woman suffrage to-day. The
signatures to them numbered 1912. Yesterday
these signatures amounted TO lOJ,ll5, making the
total number thus far 1871 SAL
William =. Coodelle. chairman OF the Suffrage
Committee announced to-day that next Thurs
day evening this COMMITTEES would give hearing
10 the supporters Of woman suffrage from New
York and Brooklyn.
Mr. Kellogg 81 Oneonta. offered a resolution
calling upon Governor Flower t. inform the con-
vention how many pardons and combinations ne
has issued since he became Governor. The reso-
luton was laid upon the table until next week
The following amendments were suggested
to-day:
BY MI Green-P Providing that IN case Of the death
or disability Of any juror a trial may proceed with
BY Jesse Johnson Providing for the appointment
OF commission Of 1--WE members TO investigate
ernor and two 10y the rival candidate for Gov
ernOr receiving the next highest number OF votes.
obligation. ayment or other consideration for an
appropriation Of public moneys or property for local
the sam" without tho assent Of two-thrds of the
members Of the legislature
Also including IN the canal exemption from sale
lease All reservoirs. waters and feeders hereto
fore appropriated tor the canals and now owned by
the State.
\ PLAN FOR BIENNIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS.
BY Mr. Mantanye- Providing for biennial sessions
Of the Legislature and two-year term for Assem-
blymen at a salary Of 100 FOR the term. and n
fouryear term for Senators at salary Of 300 for
the
Ev Mr. Becker Empowering the Legislature TO
provide Tor IA" appointment ~ coininissioner OF
jurors in any county Of over 500 population, ani
10 provide that such appointment may be made by
one or more Of the Judges Of the courts OF record
living In the county such Legislative" act may pre-
scribe the compensation and duties Of such commits
sioner ana the qualifications OF Jurors la such
county
providing That ID person shall D." kept ~ prison
awaiting trial longer than ten months
BY Mr.. Observation-Disclosures the Governor 10
assign judges seventy years OH 20 temporary
service when the public Interests require o.
by Nj Stcele-Pr,viding hat me senate Shal
confirm the Governors parlons
Also. providing that in counties ~ less than 900
popu.ation. ~" county judge shall 30" surrogate.
and IN counties Of over 1900 surrogat" shall De-
elected.
By Mr Cooklnham- Providing tha' the wor!
shall IN the Constitution shall Dee considered man
datory and not directory.
rs M Hawley Providing tha, dues from cor
poraiions may be secured by such Individual la
billy o. corporations or other means a. may b"
provided
for The security ~ dues from corporations.
BY Mr. DDty- Aholishing Commissioners Of Colin
I}y Mr. McKlns,ry- Giving women the right 10 vote
In local elections.
Also. providing that county ,rcasurers shall ho,l
no other office ard shall De- Ineligible FOR tire" years
after holding oiice.
The Convention will reass-rnble on Tuesday.