New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-11
A MEASURE OF SAFETY.
PROPOSITION TO GUARD AGAINST
SNEAK" LEGISLATION
AN AMENDMENT REQUIRING THAT ALL BILLS
BE PRINTED THREE DAYS BEFORE THE

AN AMENDMENT REQUIRING THAT ALL BILLS
BE PRINTED THREE DAYS BEFORE THE
DATE OF FINAL PASSAGE.
SRoM TIFF REGULAR CoRREsposDESr OF THE rRrBUNsi
Albany. July 10-The Constitutional Convention
looked favorab,y to-day upon a proposed amend
ment to the Constitution which every ac-
ouanted with the work of the Legislature will de-
clare a much-needed change in the fundamental
law. 1t provides for the printing of every bill be-
the Legislature at least three days prior TO It's
being finally acted upon in either the Senate or the
Assembly. Commodore F. Vedder is its author al
though Elihu Root amended Mr. Vedders original
proposition. which named one day as the period.
Mr.. Roots amendment also provided that a Dill
should not be amended upon its final passage.
Mr. Vedder said that he thought Mr.. Roots sug-
gestions excellent and he gladly accepted them he
would however, suggest additional amendment.
which had been proposed TO him by ex-Justice
Charles Daniels. OF the Supreme Court Mr. we'd
der then read letter from Justice Daniels. IN
which that distinguished jurist said that In draw
ing I'D amendments IL not sufficient 10 give
mandat tory directions to the Senate ana the Assem-
blv The Senators and Assemblymen might DIS
obey the Constitution. The amendment shouid also
give authority to the courts TO declare laws nun
and void H. upon examining the journals or the
senate and the Assembly they discovered that
hills had not been printed for at least three DAYS
before being acted upon. At the suggestion or MT
Vetder the words nor become Id" WHY '
added TO the amendment.
At the request Of many delegates the proposi'io"
as amended was ordered to be printed Ihere Is
every indication that It will be approved by the
Convention.
Mr. RIgelow offered n resolution directing the
Committee on judiciary TO determine and report the
latest day TO which the deliberations OF the 'on-
vention might be prolonged consistently win 'he
submission OF the amendments 10 the peop'e Ut '"'
next election.
Edward Iauterbach submitted reports showing
what amounts sectarian charitable institutions re-
ce,ve yearly from the State and city OF New-NorR
The Judiciary Committee held meeting To-Day
and decided report adversely j. J. Green's pro
posed amendment providing that II a Juror rails
sick the Jury with the consent or all parties may
yet give verdict. The committee Instructed eS-
Judge Countryman. OF Albany. to draw up an
amendment aboishlng the present Board OF claims
and transferring It's duties to the Supreme Court.
John Bigelow introduced amendments to the Con-
sttution abosh!ng the offices OF superintendent
n. tho Insurance Department and Superintendent OF
the Banking Department, and transferring 'ne''
duties 10 the State Controller.
The following amendments were also proposed'
BY Mr.. Bigelow-The Proportional Represen,a,lon
sensf"rs and 40 Assembiymen.
BY Mr. Tucker-Creatng a State Court OF Arpnra IRA
ton to arbitrate differences between labor ana cap
ital and making arbitration compulsory. ,-.,
BY Mr. Bgelow-Compelllng annual Iegistra,, r H.
Constitution which make the Legislature a partial
Judge OF working of the constitutional Conveh-
ton. N -. c.o.o
BY Mr. Observation-Disclosures the office OF state
ENGINEER and placing his work with the superin-
tendent OF Public Works. .,
nv Mr. Tibbetts-Aowing women to vote untlI
1905, and then having the question sunni. ILL., 70 u
people as having women granted the r.sh' OF SUI
frage. $500, -, ..,.Ao,,o- -, o,,.
TRANSPORTATION company to have any interest IN I"
product shipment by such road -,
BY Mr.. Mclaughlin ieneraly amending inc
Judiciary article OF the Constitution.
rights 10 one Common Council not accorded to all
in the State. ,.- J.. .
prlate public money only In a general way for the
support Of sectarian charities