The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-01-12

annually raised, there has come no corr
responding decrease III debt. ExfraNa--
gsilcc seems to bcget extravaganza, ard
II is. a serious question whether the inn
prorclnents now demanded or in contem-
plation are not more extensive than are
required by real public need. In a few
cases only. Is there a constitutional or
statutory limit.
Ne restraint is found except in the
warning Of the conservative, who fear the
charge of being non-progressive.
Too many millions of dollars were taxi
en- last year from the taxpayers of one of
the counties Of this State to maintain only
its local government ard meet its annual
charges. The property owners in the
county of Union. small in size and eco
nomical i'll management, gave more than
$500. 600 for the same purposes. The finan-
clai records of each county will disclose
20 its Senator a state of facts which will
lead him cautiously to consider leglsla-
ton involving any increase in debt of the
character under consideration. Every act
having such purpose should be passed
only after evidence of the greatest public
need.
The revenues of New Jersey are those of
a Kingdom, We should protect the sources
from which they are derived an ddisburse
them with prudence. We need not be
penurious. A liberal expenditure will be
approved, provided the objects for which
it is made are necessary and of a perma-
nent character. 1t would be unnecessary
to caution you against extravaganza or to
recommend a strict economy.
The compensation and emoluments of
public officials and the expenses of the
various departments are matters likely to
be brought to our attention. If action be
taken, care should be had that competent
and faithful services are assured and that
the interests of the public are not harmed
by what we do.
The members of the several commissions
for the revision of our statute laws have
generously given their services to hat
work. They will soon lay before us the
result of their labors. Their recommen-
dations are entitled to great respect, and
1T is to be hoped that we can give them
our quick consideration.
1t is fortunate that all parties claiming
attention can be considered without par
tisan prejudice. Let us hope that out of
our deliberations and resolves there may
its people, whose praise will be- a Suffi-
cient reward for our well doing.
AND now. in closing. fel~low-Senators,
| permit me a few words in personal recog-
milton of the honor which l have received
at your hands. l would feel justified in
making such acknowledgment if my in
duction into Office had taken place under
ordinary circumstances. But in view OF
the changes which may take place. and
the unusual duties and responsibilities
which may como. your confidence is the
more marked and deserves grateful reeog-
milton.
1 would, therefore. thus publicly express
to you my sense of deep obligation, and
assure you that l accept your commission
4 Will ia ii IL iot OAA-
deavor will be to safeguard the interests
of those committed to our keeping, that
thereby / may win your approval.
Conscious of my shortcomings, and
knowing that alone I annot meet all OF
the requirements of my position, | appeal
to you for your forbearance and for your
sympathy and support, confident that they
will not at any time be withheld.
The organization of the Senate was
then completed by the Republicans, Sen
ator w. M. Johnson's list of officers being
elected over Senator Days list by a party
vote. Following is Senator ~Johnson's
list
Secretary-George A. Frey of Camden.
Assistant Secretary-Joseph c. Kingdom
of Burlington.
Journal Clerk-Walter Edge of Atlantic.
Assistant Journal Clerk-John w. Cliff
Of Union.
Sergeant-at-Arms-Samuel F. Atchley OF
Mercer.
Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms-W. w. Bin
ming of Bergen.
Engrossing Clerk-Edgar Williams OF
Essex.
Assistant Engrossing Clerk James
Shoemaker of Cape May
Bill Clerk-George w. Cooper of Som
erset.
Calendar Clerk-William H. Fischer OF
Ocean.
4Doorkeepers-Isaac I. Cowgirl of Glou-
cester, George r. Hoyt of Monmouth
Lippincott Coles of Salem, Frank Brown
Of Somerset and Jacob Barnes of Cumber-
land
Senator Days Democratic nominees
follow
Secretary-John DeMott, of Hunterdon
Assistant Secretary-Charles A. Kan
som, of Hudson.
Journal Clerk-Jacob l.. Bunnell o.
Assistant Journal Clerk-William E
Ross, of Sussex.
Observation-Disclosures A. oliver, O.
MiddleseX.
Assistant Observation-Disclosures L
Dewitt, of Sussex.
Engrossing Clerk-James o'Brien, o.
Assistant Engrossing Clerk-Willian
Atkinson, of Burlington.
Bill Clerk-John Mcbride, OF Burning
on.
Calendar C~lerk-John Keegan. of Pas
sale.
neutrality-suspicious. II. Hertsman, o
Warren; Edward Durreli, of Burlington
Josiah N. Cole. of H~unterdon; James p
Fuller. of Sussex; Joshua Hill, OF Bur
Mr.. Skirm was elected President pro
tenn. The Senate adjourned 10 Monday
night.