New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-18
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a nutshell when he said: THE railroad pays 80
on its roadbed or main stem and SIS on all other
property while pay s27 80. AS matter OF
fairness they should pay the same as do
Nevertheless 1t is reasonably certain that the
Senators and Assemblymen from the FARMING
districts Will oppose any change in the law
They believe that the result would be to increase
their burden. and no amount OF facts or hgnres
seems likely to affect that belief.
The school law Of 1894 over which there has
been so much hubbub is likely to stand. There
are sections OF 1t, however, which need amend
Ing. One OF these sections provided for re-
bate system intended to equalize the valuations
OF school houses grouped II the same district
That has been found cumbersome and inequi-
table and Senator Johnson has introduced Dill
TO repeal it.
Governor Gr1ggs arrived at the State House be-
fore 3 o'clock this afternoon and the crowd
pounced upon him at once The Governor looks
Ave years older than he did on inauguration day.
four weeks ago, but he continues as pleasant
and patient as ever.
A determined effort Is being made by handlui
OF politicians to defeat the bill putting the SUI
preme and Chancery Court clerks on yearly
salary OF $4,000 EACH instead of paying them fees
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the work Of both offices is done by suoordinates
and that the labor done by the heads of the de-
nartments would not be paid at half $4,000 by
any corporation or Individual After the plain
rrouses OF the Republican party on this SUBJECT,
the Democrats are hopeful that the salary DIS
will be beaten. so that they may have some cam
pagn ammunition
Senator Kuhl. one Of the Democratic trio IN
Bloomington lumber-dealer. for appointment on
the State Board OF Assessors.
deficiency appropriation bill Is being pre-
pared. but 1t will hardly be ready before next
week When the bill was passed last year. APP
propriating a specific sum for each department.
the minimum figure was named In rev cases
increases will have to be made Besides these
there are omissions 10 be provided for NO esu-
mate of the gross increase can be made just YET
The CONTEXT between ex-Congressman J. hart
Brewer and ex-Sheriff Skirm, both OF Mercer Tor
the Office of State Prison Keeper has become 50
not as to encourage the Monmouth county
friends Of John Hubbard 10 hope that ne may
slip in as a compromise
Nothins hes been done so far with John Ke-
hoes petition against Prosecutor stage OF Scr
gen County. Although the impression preVa"s
here that there Is little in the charges, yet IL mas
caused some surprise that Stage has not mani
tested any great anxiety 20 have himself ana MS
Office Investigated.
The BARRIERS Sunday Noon Closing bill was
introduced by Assemblyman Skinner. Mr. SKIN
ner also introduced the Newark Armory DILL
The building Is estimated to cost s27o.ooO, and
lint IN two
years. Mr. Skinner also fathered measure en-
abIing local boards of health to require the regis
tration and licensing of milk dealers
The Assembly took hold Of the coal combine
question In earnest by passing resolution d.
recting the judiciary Committee to prepare
bill prohibiting all such combinations The Dill
will soon be forthcoming.
Vagaries Of weather never seem TO affect the
size of the Monday night gathering Mt the state
House The attendance this evening was of the
usual numerical proportions. the only noticeable
tribute 10 the condition OF the Thermometer be-
Ang the appearance of heavy wraps and over
coats.
Foster NJ Voorhees,, leader Of the Senate, did
not respond TO the roll call in that body, and as
little of Importance is done without his approval,
II was expected that the session of the Upper
House" would be comparatively tame.
Senator Bradley introduced borough bill
given to him by Mayor Ten Brock. who is likely
to be the Senator's opponent for the Mayoralty.
Mr. Ten BroecK says that the measure is practi-
cally a re-enactment of the Borough act of 1891.
which was declared unconstitutional by the
Supreme Court
Senator Johnsons Palisade bill, ordered to a
&hird reading without remark.
There is great amusement here at the efforts
Of the Democrats and their organs to make the
people forget the part that they played four years
ego In bosterng up the coal combine. One New
York newspaper capped the climax this morning
by making the following statements In its edi-
toral columns in relation - the fight at that
time:
The present Governor Gr,ggs then tho leader Of
the Republican minority in the State Senate,
an active leader in the fight against the monopoly.
me ANN a has - n 1ae a. IL
in violation alike OF the Fedora and OF State laws.
insure certain conviction Of the offenders, the
necessary amendments should be promptly enacted.
eey. Public interest is curious to whether the
zeal and the success Of Governor Griggs and his
the Democrats in 1891
Now for the facts: John W. Griggs left the
State Senate IN 1888. The coal combine came
into existence so far as the public was concerned
early in 1892. Thomas F. Lane. then Demo-
cratic Assemblyman, introduced a resolution d.
recting an investigation Allan L. McDermott,
one Of the Democratic big Four" was appointed
counsel to the committee charged with the work.
For some reason. the ardor Of the investigation
cooled ere II was scarce warm. People were ask
ing questions to what 1t all meant when they
were answered by the Introduction of a bill spe-
ciically egalizing the coal combine. James
Smith. tr. United States Senator; Miles
Ross. Allan L. McDermott and Governor Albeit
Joined forces in pushing that measure through