New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-11
BIG BILLS ALMOST READY.
RAINES AND GREATER NETWORK MEAS
UREs TO BE REPORTED SOON.
TIE LEGISLATURE LIKELY TO GET DOWN TO THE
REAL BUSINESS OF THE SESSION THIS WEEK
SENATOR sTRANAHAN NOT ALTO
GETHER PLEASED WITH THE PLATr
CONSTELLATION PLAN BOTH

Albany Feb 1O-It seems tonight that both the
Greater New-York bill and the Ra.nes Liquor Tax
BIZ VIII be reported iavorAby the Senate by the
committees which have them in charge before the
end of the present week although probably no
action VIII be taken / advance either measure.
Senator Lexow, it IS reported has about completed
the report of his subcommittee which has been
Investigating the Greater NewYork problem, and
will submit it the Senate and the Assembly COM
m.ttees on cities carly tbs week.
There Is a rep1r; thai Senator Stranahan, chair
Of the Senate Committee cities. is not in
cl.ned promise in advance that he Will swallow
whatever Senator Lexow may suggest in his report
What especial objections Senator Stranahan has to
the propositions n Senator Lexows report are not
disclosed bat it is limited that they OF serious
nature. Is it possible that Senator S,ranahan has
heard that the Republican party in Brooklyn is OPP
posed to sulrenderins that fair city to the mercles
Of Tammdny Han IN NeY-York?
Senator Ralnes said tonight that he was no: in
NewYork yesterday attending a conference win
Thomas g. Plat on the Ralnes bill. reported in
various New-York newspapers. on the contrary,
he in another part OF the State He further
said that he believed he had his bll in such shape
that the Senate Committee on Taxation could act
on II this week and make some report 10 the Senate.
Senator Higgins. chairman of the Senate Com
mittee on Taxation said: Senator Raines was
present at all the hearings on his BILL and has
drawn up a large number of amendments to meet
amendments will be submitted by him to the Com
mittee Taxation. probably tomorrow. ! do not
know whether not the committee will approve
the amendments. The committee. in my opinion.
will take great pains to that no saloon shall be
permitted dwelling house"
Senator Stranahan said tonight: Il have no
idea when the Greater NewYork bill will be re-
ported to the Legislature as it hasn't from
the subcommittee yet am inclined to think
that the Committee Cities of the Senate and the
Assembly Will discuss it fully. and this Is no re-
Election on the Subcommittee. | am as much in
favor of a Greater New-York | was at the be-
ginning Of the session. but the magnitude Of the
Undertaking has grown upon me. The objections
which have been made in certain newspapers and
IL. difficulties that must be surmounted which
have been pointed out BY Corporation Counsel
Scott. render II TO my mind perplex.ns problem
! DO not think VIII give any general hearings,
but certain Senators who have asked to be heard
Will probably have chance to talk don't think
anything will be lost by taking ample time to con-
slider the question"
Senator Grady offered a resolution tonight. pro-
yidinc ior al adjournment Of the Legislature over
I..ucolu's birthday Wednesday. His resolution
r.rited that the birthday would be observed for the
aist time this year under law passed last year
and therefore, ought to be respected by the Legis-
laturc above all other bodies. The resolution was
laid on the table for action to-morrow.
In the Senate tonight Senator Brushs bill to
divide the brooklyn Department Of Public Works
into Two dcpartn, nis was rccommitted TO the Com-
mittce on cities FOR a hearing
The Scna.e passed the following bills: Senator
Rurnss amending generally the charter OF 'he
civ Of Yonkers. Senator Pages. allowing police IN
cases OF violation Of municipal ordinances to ADMIT
To bail offenders who deposit money or personal
urop.rtv In value double the amount OF the fne to
which they are liable Senator Brushs. authorizing
the city OF Brooklyn TO establish and maintain
training school FOR boys ana 70 authorize the COM
itnent there Of boys under fourteen years OF age
Senator GUYS providing Tor the laying out ana es-
tabishnlcnt Of an approach to the Grand Boulevard
>..,,-yorl CITY from the Central bridge over the
Harlem River 20 Buttcrnut-st. and Park Place
The Assembly Chamber crowded with Vsi-
tors this evening a anticipation OF an interesting
debate. on Mr. Butts's resolution. when advocates
the purcaas. OF cuba by the United states i"
this the visitors a. Well many As-emolymen. VINO
ox,cctel % make their maiden speeches 10 the
crow led gauerles were disappointed; Tor MT BUTTS
had Withdrawn his resolution which was 10 nave
been 4 special order OF business tonight ana SUI
stita,ed resolution much more extensive anu
which promises an amusing debate next Mo"uaY
NIGHT when !, Will be a special order. The SUD-
s,l,,,. resolution IS concurrent It says that the
Inevitable destiny OF ta, United states urgently lr
mands that th- Government sha. at one. i'I ,1S
urate fore.ga and domestic po.sy ""vn i,er ' NV
v-s for eNi,i.9Vr eo@s ,,b Wcxi,o and the Central
for Closer a'iihh,r MN =, 6 nron,oted by an
@i rcontinental railroad TOR National aid to the
Nlcaraguan Canal company ana lor '"e "Nq1
hon of cuba. preferably BY pufchds-' IL o..,I
- Pc L@n,o0 rro ne Of resolutions tonight. NJ
st",,mn'n,r intioanc~d one 'Alhng upon the Con-
,rnliar for 4 detailed statement OF the huinDeI o.
fnst.r,ors now N the employ OF the Hta.e' !" fho
...t.,,r fbe resolution Mr. Keilpner said that the
noI.cv of apo nting State inspectors had become
50 genera. mat there WAS no u,pi' .1i,.. 20
us Nr Green OF Newly ork offered a
resolution calling on the suptrh'ehiene ., ovioo,
~ 40 furnish "a detailed sldAtiltuN u.
, ,ir,iss,on TO the schools during the last two
e.. n.cause u inadequate accommodation anu
Also asking for an approximate tstii''ats oI 1le az
dtonal buildings ana teachers reiuncI 20 ,.00S W
Keogn. of kings offered TO amend me reso'u',o'i
hv .mclrd ng brooklyn. Tie resolution as amended
Wa o cp r-soluton was presented by Mr. Green.
nr,vi,!ins for the appointment OF committee 81
,hree from The Assembly T. visit New-l ork brook
i'm and Buffalo and investigate tAe police ana hre
i.narfm.nfs In order 10 ascertain If an increased
f,rc, and 4 proportonate decrease OF hours OF labor
W~ Iustin Of New-York introduced a resolution
c,liing on The Controller OF New-lork City for in
Sormnfion concerning the number and cost OF build
ings now leased for city purposes.
Among the bills introduced to-nsht was one 10y
sire commissioners IN NeWNork 70 appoint TO the
uniformed force employees who have been on com
many pavrolls for ten years more Mr.. Davidson
lai mai his intention in introducing II pro-
vide for a number of men who have been acting Tor
years as assistant engineers on the hreooats ana
at Headquarters ana who nave never Deeh regularly
~ ne Assembly passed Mr.. Hughess bill. prohibit
cedng jurisdiction to the United states lands
In Southied. Richmond County.
BIDS FOR COMPLETING THE CAPITOL.
A NEW YORK MAN OFFERS TO TAKE THE JOB
FOR sl5oocO
Albany. Feb lO-The Capitol Commission this