New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-15

What particular satisfaction to Mr. Lauteroach
was there in Mr. Blacks statement that he
would like TO think about the bill carefully be-
fore committing himself to its support?
Mr. Black listened courteousy TO what Mn
Iauterbach had to say in favor OF the BILL for he
lie a good listener, and. as a Republican senator
said to-day, Mr. I.auterbach is a good singer
Mr. Black said ne would reserve his decision 10
q later day, notwithstanding Mr.. Lauterbach
pleaded that il was only "a temporary BILL,
AZ the department created by II would come to
an end on January /. 1888
Mr.. Black may have thought that the de-
struction OF the Polce Department OF Brooklyn
was rather illogical punishment 10 the Po-
lice Board Of New-York for not being harmo-
Nous. Whatever were his reasons. he at least
n, mly declined to assent in advance 10 Mr.. Lau-
terbachs scheme
There were conflicting interests TO be con-
sidered." he said yesterday. in talking about
the bill. and II was not as easy as Mr.. Lauter-
bach might think TO come 10 a decision. prece-
dent would be made which might embarrass his
administration later.
Members Of the Legislature in private talks
say they think there is good reason to believe
that the conflict in the Police Board Of New-York
was melted by Mr.. Lauterbach and his machine
followers. with the design of making 1t an excuse
for removing the present Police Commissioners
and putting in their places men who could be con-
trorled by the Republican and Democratic
bosses Ever since Charles II. Murray and
Michael Kerwin were removed as Police Com
missioners Mr. Lauterbach has censured that
act OF Mayor Strong. and the Republican ma
chine has incossantly sought TO dlsparage Inc
work done by the present Commissioners
Governor Black has also declined to accept
Mr.. Lauterbach's policy OF letting the Raines
Liquor Tax law alone, and not amending II TINS
year. Excise Commissioner Lyman has pointed
out to the Governor that there is dangerous
amount OF evasion OF the law by means OF the
fraudulent clubs and that the state there
fore loses large revenue which IL ought to
receive. senator Raines said a few days ago
that the incorporation of these clubs was ex-
tending into the rural parts of the state and
still further loss Of revenue was threatened
Mr. Black is DESTROYS of the State having a
large revenue from indirect taxation. Senator
Raines's amendments will accomplish TINS op-
5ect. 49,
With the States revenue increased Mr. Black
could with an easy conscience, sign the blli.
which he especially desires TO see law, appro-
priating 81 100000 for the purchase of Adiron-
dack woodlands. There is some opposition 10
this measure by the owners of forest lands, VINO
have thought that when the Sta,e should pass
a law 10 buy the woods they would be able TO
sell theirs at high price. They 90 not ike
the condemnation feature Of the Governors
bill. which insures fair treatment for the State
Sportsmen's clubs which have bought many
thousand acres OF lanu also rear tndt the St"'e
will seize their property. There is also reason
to think that the paper manufacturers VINO own
spruce forests opposed 10 the bill IL has
been suggested 10 the Governor that much OF
the opposition could be overcome by having
a provision included in the bill providing that
spruce trees over twelve inches in diameter
might be cut for the use Of the wood pulp manu-
facturers II such provision were included IN
the act. II is stated the price OF the lands de-
sired by the State would he much less, and the
State could gain possession Of many thousand
more acres Mr. Black is considering this
proposition. His aim is to protect the hardwood
forests of the Adirondacks from destruction.
The bill which will test accomplish that pur-
pose will receive his favor.