The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-25
CUBA IN THE ASSEMBLY.
TWO RESOLUTIONS FAvoRING BEL
IIGERENCT ARE DISCUSSED.

..,,t,,ute Adopted E1pre-sisE Sympathy
,uh the Patriots, ana DrneuncinE the
n,rocit,rs Committed by Spanish Trsops-
ouyer IL Again ArIer the Gas Companien.
A,nAsy. Jan. 24.-Tho Assembly spent most
=, ia session tonight in n discussion of tho
Cnban question. Tho debate was based upon
two resolutions offered last week by Mr.. Collins
iDcm. n. W and Mr.. Reddington Dem, n. Y.h
calling upon tho Federal Government to recog-
nI,o the belligcrency OF the Cubans. Mr.. Kelsey
iRep. Liyingstonh, acting as tho leader Of the
majority In tho absence Of Mr.. Nixon, offered
az A substitute for both resolutions the fol-
lowing:
R,,olred az the Senate concur), That the cause OF
cuba from the beginning of the revolution has de-
,sryed and has received the sympathy Of our people,
vbo,e earnest hopes are for Its speedy triumph. As
CONSERVATIVES In the Legislature OF tho State OF
new York. we unite in denouncing the atrocities
committed by Spanish troops upon the Cubans. and
We appeal to our national Government for the exer.
else OF Its influence in behalf Of peace. by whatever
means necessity may require, at the earliest moment
when its obligations, other than those Affecting
Spain. will permit the termination of the struggle.
Resolved. That a copy of the foregoing resolution be
forwarded by the Clerk of the Assembly to the pre-
siding onlcer of tho Senate and to the Speaker of tho
House Of Representatives in Congress.
Speeches in favor Of tho bclligerency resolu-
tlons were made by thcir introduccrs and by
Messrs. Donnelly and Phillips tDems., N. w
Mr.. Perkins (Rep.. Monroe, said that the
Cuban question was without the province of
the Legislature. 1t has no more right to instruct
Congress, as proposed by the Democratic resolu.
lions, than Congress would have to instruct tho
Legislature on New York affairs.
Mr.. Armstrong (Rep., Monroe) advised the
Democrats. IL their sympathies were SO acutely
.ro,aad m anbacrihe Tn the causo Dart of THAR
salaries for this week.
Mr.. Chanler Dom., n. " retorted that Tam
many Hall had already subscribed $4,000 for
that purpose. He assured his colleagues that
Cuba would DO free before June /, and said that
the concession Of belligcrent rights would ter
inmate the struggle in short order.
Mr.. Kelsey said that his resolution covered
the same ground as the othors in expressing tho
sympathy of tho people of the State for tho
Cuban cause. and stopped short only of instruct
ing Congress as to it's course.
The substitute was adopted, II to 60. all three
Of the Cts, including Mr.. Seligsberg, who is q
Democrat, voting with the Republicans.
Assomblyman Oliver tDem., N. " continued
his pursuit of the New York city gas companies
in another direction tonight. He has already
introduced q bill for dollar gas in New York.
Tonight he offered q resolution which directs
the Commissioner of Buildings. Lighting and
Supplies to report to the Assembly within ten
days, fully and accurately, the names of tho
several companies now in existence which sup
ply illuminating gas in New York city, and the
amounts charged to and received from their
several and Individual subscribers and custom
ers, public as well as private, in that city. He
shall also report tho amount Of tho stocks and
bonds issued by each Of the several companies,
tho fair valuation of the property and appur-
tenances owned by each Of said companies. and
the assessed valuations upon the properties and
appurtenances OF each OF these companies for
the years 1896 and 1897.
This RESOLUTION went over under the rule and
q similar course was taken with another resolu,
zion i sansrin,snd eg H OF B Si,ksr to d reeert % t Inc
Assembly within ten days the savings banks
which own and occupy buildings exclusively
thereof. The resolution also calls for informa.
tion regarding the amount Of interest received
OF interest credited depositors during 1896 and
1897. and tho amount of salaries paid bank
Mr.. Oliver says that many savings banks in
New York occupy exclusively for their own bus
Hons Of dollars. He thinks that II these bank
buildings we're rented in part for business ppr.
poses or less expensive property used by tho
savings banks for the transaction of their own
business. the money now invested In. bank build.
ings would earn interest and could be added to
Hssemblyman Delany (Rep., onondaga) offered
. resolution declaring that the contracting OF
men. With the only benefit Of enriching the con.
tractors at the expense Of tho municipalities.
The resolution empowers Speaker 0Grady to zap
point o special committee of i've members
70 Investigate the question and determine
whether municipal work could not be more
SO. to recommend necessary legislation at the
next session. The committee is to sit during
the summer months in any city in the State,
and may employ mn attorney. photographer. and
messenger. though it's expenses must not exceed
$500. The resolution was referred to the
nv We and w ma
A resolution offered by G. J. Clark Rep.. JEFF
iers9nl was adopted. expressing sympathy in
town, and directing the Speaker to appoint a
committee of three to report q suitable memorial
The Statutory Revision Commission is pre-
e%ordance Will Federal, statutes, against gift
duced in the Assembly:
MI; Observation-Disclosures a CLOSE season for the hunt:
ing OF mares and rabbits, and allowing the use OF
fsrrets for rabbit hunting.
providing that no person shall take more than thirty
MI. MISUNDERSTANDING $3.50. 900 for the i'm.
Drovement of highways.
Ths Senate passed q few bills tonight. includ.
pointment of an additional laborer for each
ten horses stabbed in armories of squadrons,
troops. batteries. and signal corps. Among the
bills introduced in the Senate were those:
Senator neutrality-suspicious. S77,252 for the
completion OF the centre section and east wing Of the
Dennemora state Hospital for Insane Convicts.
Senator Misunderstanding 5000 pensions for life
70 all surviving disabled volunteer hremen OF tho
boroughs OF Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Also prohibiting printing and photo-engraving in
penal institutions.
Also prohibiting the hunting. killing. possession. or
bale o, VIA moose or elk, except that they may be
that their meat may be possessed or sold during the
season for the possession OF venhson. II killed outside
OF the State.
Also prohibiting possession or sale OF deer or vent
son except from Aug. is 10 Nov. 20.
senator fish and game pro-
tectors ana foresters to make search whore they have
probabl- cause TO believs that fsh or game Is con.
cealed In violation OF law. without search warrant.
and Kings.
Senator Koehler-ProhibItiu catching or killing
nsh IN any manner, except angling, in Jamaica Bay,
siatands Bay, Grassy Bay, or any OF the waters
eaJacent and opening into the ocean through inlets.
DEMOCRATS IN CONFERENCE.
fhey Decide TO Fight the Republican Canal