The sun., 1897-04-25
1ISTOF THE LEGISLATURE.
r1 HOUSES PROMPTLY AD-
SVonRyED AT NOON YESTERDAY.

-. Vour Rsmntning FIhhncini Hhhs Nuhheo
". "...,,n the senatc-Generni Grade Cross
nil Pnssed-Also the Hill TOR Uniroru,
a-,or ror cities OF tho Second Class.
,,,,Sy. April. 24.-The Legislature OF 1897
,,,nrned this afternoon without day. Before
4 ,u.So 40 both houses passed, under urgency
s.rs oo'u. from the Governor. tho four remaining
spD.ncial bills, namely. the Supply bill, the Sup
iasntol Supply bill. tho Insane Tax bill, which
P."io. an increase of onc-tcnth Of mill over
o.. roor, md tho bill fixing the tax rate at
- II was intended to Ak the rate ut
~ ~ assurances could DO obtained from
-. Governor that the Graduated In.
..i,onco Tax bill would be signed,
ss the figure actually named is there
s.r. taken as an indication that he would not
u,r,it himself In favor OF the bill. In the Sem
". senator Cantor called attention to tho fact
.h,t members were compelled to vote upon the
go supply bills presented on the last day of the
..,,on without having an opportunity to exam
Inc the items. Both houses also passed resolu-
,,ons Of thanks to Andrew II. Green, tho old
con,olidation Commission, and the new Greater
Nav York Commission for their assistance In
erecting consolidation.
Senator Whites bills to gerrymander the city
a, syracuse and to abridge the terms Of certain
nomocratic officials were passed over the veto of
,hs MAYOR Of Syracuse in both houses. In the
ssnste Senator Cantor called attention to the
t.ct that every bill vetoed by local authorities
had been rcpassed. and declared that the Repub-
Nc.ns would be moro frank and consistent II
they would move toward the repeal Of the home
rule provision OF the Constitution.
Among the few bills passed by tho Senate was
Assemblyman Perkinss, appropriating 81 1000
for repairs TO the Twenty-third Regiment
nrmory, Brooklyn.
al inf nd 70 a.
rate Superintendent of Public Buildings Easton
reported that the matter should be left to
the trustees who are Gov. Black, Lieut-Gov.
Woodruff and Speaker O'Grady, and the report
was adopted. Senator Pavey took occasion to
say that the reason he had not been put on the
committee was because certain Republican poll.
ticians did not dare have him on 1t. Superin-
tendent Easton would have been glad II he had
been appointed. because he could clear himself.
but the blame would have been thrown on others
whose influence was great.
Timothy Dry Dollar Sullivan offered q resolu-
ton of sympathy with the Greeks.
II object to its consideration" said Senator
Ellsworth.
Then you're Turk" remarked Sullivan.
"We all know that you're q Greek" retorted
the majority leader. and the purpose Of the reso
luton having been accomplished it was dropped.
The closing hours Of the Senate were unusually
quiet and free from unexpected attempts TO rush
bad bills through at the last moment. The ses-
sion lasted only an hour and half. and final
adjournment was had promptly at noon.
The Assembly passed. by vote OF 81 to Is.
the General Grade Crossing bill, introduced this
year by Senator Wilcox. 1t passed the Senate a
few days ago. Its provisions have been the
subject o. fight extending over several years,
and the bill has been bitterly opposed by the
nrf,ip IN m
railroads hereafter constructed must be
carried across streets and highways either
above or below grade. 1t also provides
that no highways shall hereafter be laid
the State Board OF Railroad Commis issioners
permits. Its most important feature is that pro-
grade crossings, which is 10 be accomplished
under the supervision Of the R-ilroad Commas
S by The sate and
25 per cent. by the communities. The amount to
thus Uniting tho amount to be expended BY
railroads and municipalities in any one year
On are a'd sns ID
Bfse tse Wiz Wiieo1 M Iii | Win u ultimately result in the
railroads in in I the State. M S'' "
The Assembly passed the Senate hill providing
uniior charter for cities of the second class:
This includes Albany, Troy. Syracuse. and
Rochester. The manner in which the bill was
in the Assembly Cities COMMITTEES. Every one
Interested In the measure had come to look
Assembly Rules Committee to resurrect 1t to-
day. This committee reported the charter for
Ing hours, s and it was passed before those
opposed TO the measure were aware OF 1t. Mem
motion, Of Mr.: scherer. representative OF Al:
bany, the vote by which the charter was passed
d So and sssD sh Of i
This change OF sentiment was accomplished by
the Republican party leaders from Rochester.
Who desired to secure tho charter for Rochester.
The bill now goes to the Governor As 1t is a
general law, affecting all second-class cities. 1t
Troy, Syracuse, and Rochester, the cities az.
Senator Burns's Insurance bill was defeated
In the Assembly to-day by vote OF SO to SO.
The DILL was desired by the State Insurance de.
partment and was designed to bring under the
tons so fer as regarded their assets. The pres
en- snt provision Of Of law allowing town sppervisors
By Byo the paiIS S
Messrs. Roehr; Wilson, and Hanna attacked
man Hastes nsPSGcan ot ,bs Leaaer No0n ana Chair
The Assembly adopted resolutions offered by
9r. Hii OF Erie, commending the cause of home
Iioas ordered sent to john G. Dillon tho
leader or the Irish Nationalist party, the Earl
OF Kimberly. and William Z. Gladstone
a resolution offered by Mr.. Gorham providing
iot ior he appointment OF committee OF hve AS
seniolymen TO sit during the summer and In
sesiigate the question OF the States ownership
OF lands in the Adirondacks. with view OF pro-
tecting the watershed Of the Hudson River, was
SoOp SoOpted ny the Assembly. The comnittee's ex-
@ @sppointnent OF a Forest Preserve Board this
week under Gov. Blacks bill the duties OF this
committee will not be arduous, but Mr.. Gorham
state expense.
These bills were passed in the Assembly:
senator Brushs providing that fees collected by the
treasury daily.
senator Wrays extending the maximum age limit
" grand jurors in Kings county to 20 years.
ehator Wiemans regulating the use OF lands form.
,as part Qt the right OF way OF any railroad company,
,1e ua rs OF which have been depressed In any city
me hst class The bill refers to the depression Of
lyn. y" A'S'e "'e"D'' i'i'oA
Snator Brackets. authorizing the records of tho
.vw iork state Weather Bureau TO be received in
s1uehre In any court Of tho State.
sn,, enasor Guys authorizing New York city to coz.
E,, oridge over the TRACKS OF the New York and
"S.su Railroad at SD street.
New York city.
senator Abe arms. relieving Beth Israel Hospital As
SalIoh from taxes AMI W ater rents.
,suAtor Brushs. increasing tie amount TO be
tot70 900. -" "