New-York tribune., 1894-06-23
TO EXPEDITE IT'S WORK
MR. CHoATE OPPOSES DELAY IN THE CON.
sTrTUTIONAL CONVENTION.

THE PRESIDENT AND MANY CfLArRMEN TTrvr
THE BODY SHOULD REMAIN IN ALBANY
AND NOT ADJOURN FOURTH or JULY
WEEK YESTERDAYS BUSINESS
uRox rns REGULAR CORRESPONDENT or rnz rRrnrm
Albany. June 22.-Joseph II. Choate the pre,,.
ds,t of the Constitutional Convention. It was
lea rned to-day held a Conference with the chair.
men OF the Conventions committees at his house
last night In regard to pushing tho work n the
Convention Mr. Choate, II Is understood op-
nosed adjournment In Fourth OF July week. and
ako opposed the adoption OF the resolution In
troducod Yesterday providing for holding the ses.
s,ons of the Convention hereafter in Saratoga
Concerning this latter proposition. Mr.. Choae Is
reported 10 have been specially vigorous IN the
expression Of his sentiments, holding that TO
transfer the Convention 10 Saratoga would
greatly hinder It's work, since there would BE- con.
slant temptation TO take advantage u the sum-
mer pleasures OF that famous watering place. II
IA we'll known that Albany has no temptations
except when the Legislature Is here in the winter
months.
Mr. Choate was sustained IN his attitude by
a large majority Of the chairmen. The political
inexpediency, from a Republican point of view. 0.
going to a summer resort 10 hold a Constitutional
Convention. and thus exposing It 70 the taunt
by the Democrats Of turning 1t into junke-
ing expedition. dwelt upon.
The chalrmen also agreed that the C0nven.
ton ought not to adjourn in Fourth u July
week but should proceed with IT'S work. only ad.
journing over the Fourth. 1t was also resolved
to hold night sessions soon.
Charles c. Lester, Of Saratoga, to-day r-
quested the Convention TO postpone considera.
tion Of his resolution transferring the body, with
all It's officers, baggage and State documents to
Saratoga until Wednesday next
This matter" said Mr.. Lester. concerns every
member of the Convention. Many are interested
in IT, and 1t should be discussed when here Is
full attendance, as there Will be on Wednesday
next Some delegates desire 10 go 10 Saratoga,
and some think It would be nexpedent. All
should have the opportunity 10 be heard
John T. McDonough. of Albany which city OF
course wishes to retain the Convention. desired
to have a vote on the resolution at once. but
the Convention granted Mr.. Testers request
The Convention to-day adopted J. Rider Cady's
resolution asking the Mayors Of cities 10 state
the date of charter elections and a. II. Green's
resolution calling upon the State Controller 10
give the amount paid Of inheritance taxes
The Suffrage Committe reported adversely Mr.
Lincons resolution asking the Federal Govern.
ment to amend the Constitution so that no
person not a citizen may vote: Mr.. Goodele,
chairman of the committee, said that the COM
mttee thought It's resolution an indirect criticism
OF other States and that Congress needed no
advice on the subject. The report was made
special order for Thursday next
Mr. Root offered a resolution directing the
Committee on Rules to bring I'm rule fixing
day after which no amendments to the Con-
stitution can be introduced. He said that ne
thought a warning should be given to slow
people who were preparing amendments that
they must hurry up with their work. The reso-
luton was adopted. ,.r
The following proposed amendments TO the
Constitution were submitted:
BY Mr. Hollis forbiddng the use Of public
money for any church or institution wholly or
partly under the control OF a church or religious
denomination.
BY w II. Nichols. providing for personal regis
tration throughout the State except that on the
first day 1t shall be required only in cities.
BY Mr. Hawley forbiddng the Legislature &c
charter any corporation except municipal by
special laws.
BY o. A Fuller. providing that all tax laws
shall impose taxes equally on all real ana per-
sonal property in the territory over which they
extend.
BY Mr. Cassidy, repeating the sinking fund
provision of the canal section and all the rest
of the article except the part abolishing tolls,
and providing that contracts shall be let to tns
lowest bidder.