The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-09-30

been successfully accomplished, namely, by
means of It to bring justice home to the doors OF
the people throughout the state, more COM
has e ever %be ecn BBt eioree.. more e"e'en'S IMAM 1t
And then there was our common school
itself, Of, which the people Of this state well 50
proudly boast. We have done much for that.
Ne have secured the establishment, throughout
this State OF common schools in which all the
children OF the state may receive at the public
expense an. adequate education. We have
50 much experimentation fstS within The borders adsp q tbs
commonwealth; that perhaps there was already
beginning, aud likely TO continue and to grow. n
diversion OF money raised b. taxation for edu-
~cational purposes into sectarian hands and con-
believe, absolutely accomplished by our educa-
tiOnal article.
There was another subject which. deeply
agitated the minds of the people OF this State,
and that was the application OF public money in
the way OF private charity. By many who had
lieved to, be Inherently an evil which could only
be cured by cutting I out by, the roots. We
carefully eIamincd that question. and we came
20 the conclusion that the system which the
followed now for more than twenty Year., Of
employing the aid Of honest. faithful, devoted
private charitable institutions for the care OF
certain wards OF the State that could not other
wise be ms well cared for ought not to be departed
from; but at the same time there were abuses
which at least there should he a stop put To, and
we haSe deprived the legislature OF ali com
PuispIy power ia u HlhtlcT. HEREAFTER, II TINS
division Of the State can be compelled by
1 Toto central dol RsTer of of its the ms sss;e n to de;
rs Will to any particular form OF charity. BE.
State Board OF Charities To this effect: That
wherever any public money Is devoted TO a pri-
waite charity for the public service II shall con-
tinpe under public control. and the yiGilaEt eye
and the strong arm OF the people shall be able
TO follow every dollar OF, the public money into
every institution to which IL Is so devoted.
'lnere Is one subject OF vast imuDrtauce uDOn
which we have not been able in like manner to
agree without Distinction OF political prefer.
/ believe upon the one side. happening TO DO
one 81 the majority, that the scheme OF
lleyinE that The best welfare of ali the
for equal good faith; equal honesty, equal patri-
otism to those in this Convention who cannot
words. that il is unnecessary, unwise. and af-
fected with political and partisan spirit. Gen
dlemen, upon that subject we have agreed 20
separately, and. in, my judgment, II WAS "a most
magnanimous and generous act on the part OF
political question from all the others that
are non-political, and To not attempt. as II
say to the voters Of this state: II you wish TO
have these wise and great and useful reforms
have them at the price Of voting for this appor-
tionment scheme. and On the other hand. TO say
70 them you could only have this apportionment
- 49, 49, $3.50 '"N'Nss NAhiNN
Constitutional amendments, as TO many of
which you may have personal and honest objec-
tons,
lin the remarks which | had the pleasure 10
address 10 you on the opening of this Conyen-
ton | referred To those subjects AS. hose which
were OF great, pressing, and special Importance.
Besides these we have been able Ia contribute
many other wise provisions of reform which IL
II they are adopted they will contribute TO
the welfare Of the people Of this State,
the duty OF the members OF this
Convention, who have taken such an active.
such an ardent, such a patriotic part In framing
and passing them, to 20 their way among he
these various measures intended for the public
good, so that when the 9TH day Of November
breadth Of The STATE VIII at least understand
our work, and II they like it. they will approve
= Gentlemen. | have 10 thank you for all your
kindness and courtesy to me throughout all the
trying days Of this Convention. was aware
quacy for the duties that YOU had imposed upon
me; The friendships that | have formed IN this
will last throughout my life. l thank you
Tor yourspecial kindnessm manifested an hour ago. |
IL overwhelmed ms with emotions Of gratitude. |
Ana Ley me, In closing. express the fond hope
look nth pride and satisfaction each upon his
oxn lab0rs in this Convention, that IL Will be 20
hlm 10 the last moment OF his life a precious honor
rolled upon its list. trust, gentlemen, you may
away 10 your various homes and enjoy to the
End OF Your days peace, prosperity, and happi-
FiNAL
After Mr.. thOate had finished Mr.. Nedder
moved that the Convention adjourn without
lay. The motion was carried. and at 1880
o'clock the Convention adjourned sine die.
After the Close of the proceedings the minority
members met in caucus aud listened To the read
ng Of the first draft OF the minority address TO
,he people. This will he made public next week.
,haks hands with senator Hill before leaving
.or nome this afternoon.