New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-29
LEGISLATURES LAST DAY.
ASSEMBLY PROCEEDINGS.


,erv was decorated to-day with National and State
colors. large crowd In attendance at
tracted by the announcement that the oanu iio
the Catholic Protectory at West chester was "
| play. and by the prospect OF lively ui,s ose' ~
| Ford and Rodenbeck Franchise Tax bills SHORTY
before 1890 o'clock the band filed into the womens
| gallery and was warmly welcomed by the mem
| bers and spectators. A.
The Assembly convened at 10 O'Clock with MI
Kelsey Of Livingston in the chair Speaker MAUI
being sick and confined to his bed.
Mr. Miles arose 10 a question OF personal priv
| nege He said he wished to protest against ,ne
| manner in which the legislation fathered by the
Senator from the XXXIId District CMaloy' was
treated in the Assembly. He referred 10 inc iho'
! that he had sent petition TO the Ruies Comini'-
tee last night and he had Information that inc
petition. which requested the reporting out OF one
of Senator Malby's meritorious measures had been
deliberately destroyed He strenuously objected to
the Senator's bills being used football by the
House. His remarks applauded by the Repup-
leans
Mr. Aids denied that any discrimination had
been made against any Of Senator Malbys bills.
whereupon the excitement subsidized
Mr. Aids introduced the supplemental supply
BILL which passed.
He also introduced the annual bill fixing the tax
rate, speaking in laudable terms of the Republican
party in keeping down the rate. After Mr. Pal
mer had replied the bill was passed.
Another debate occurred on Senator Stranahan's
bill increasing the powers and the number Of depu-
ties of John McCullagh. Superintendent of the
Elections Department. Mr.. Trainor by an ar
rangement made yesterday with the Speaker. con-
tinued his speech in opposition to the measure lie
denounced the work OF the department. and urged
that extension OF its privileges would be heap
ing injury upon the citizens Of New-York The
bill was passed, SO to SO.
The concurrent resolution Of the Senate Finance
Committee for the appointment of a special joint
committee to revise and amend the General Tax
law passed after amendment offered by Mr..
Palmer to increase the minority contingent had
been lost.
When the Annual Supply bill came up for final
passage Mr. Palmer, the minority leader. moved
to amend by striking oYt the item OF $4,000 to pay
the expenses of the Mazet Committee. This was
lost and the bill passed by strict party vote.
These bills also were passed:
Senator Gradys. authorizing the Commissioner OF
ice from sidewalks when property-owners fan to
comply with the law
for the representation of the State the Paris Ex
position and allowing the Commissioners 5000 for
Senator Elsbergs, providing for deputy gas in,
employment OF ten mechanics to assist him.
Maek bI to permit exRemeSnts and the
the Niagara River at Buffalo.
Senator Coggeshais' to prevent the use OF o., any
manufacture of ale or beer.
Senator Malbys bill to provide for the construc-
ton OF storage reservoirs within the boundaries OF
the Forest Preserve to equalize the flow OF water
from the Adirondack streams defeated by a
vote of SO TO SO after a noisy debate.
Senator Rainess bill amending the Elections law
generally. according to suggestions made by the
State Superintendent OF Elections. was passed The
principal amendment provides that where election
officers are appointed their qualifications shall be
determined by examination.
Mayor Van Wyck's veto Of Senator Stranahan's
bill providing that the freproof material between
floors in hotels in New-York City up to and includ-
ing the seventh story shall be ten inches in thick
overrden and the bill repassed.
Mr.. Rogers. OF Broome. suggested that, inasmuch
the Senate had seen fit to brush aside Assembly
bills with scant courtesy this body should retaate
by defeating all Senate bills on the calendar. His
remarks were appauded.
The Henry Primary BILL amended at the sug-
gestion OF the Governor. called up and passed.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Witter that the Chair
appoint committee of three to investigate tubeI-
qulosis among animals and recommend legislation
for It's suppression unanimously adopted. The
committee must report by February 1. 1900 and its
expenses are limited to $500
These resolutions were introduced and adopted:
BY Mr.. Burnett instructing he Speaker to pro-
required by committees that shall conduct during
recess Investigations or examinations authorized
BY Mr.. Clark authorizing the Speaker to appoint
gate the following subjects: What are the proper
boundaries Of the STATE Park? What lands II any.
Of said park should be sold, and what additional
lands. If any within its boundaries should be pur-
game and forest laws are being violated. and. If
So what remedial measures are NECESSARY to Sc
such investigation is not to exceed $1,000
At 2:35 the Speaker declared the Assembly ad-
journed sine die.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS
There was little TO indicate the closing Of the
session In the Senate this morning. There was an
absence OF all demonstration. Senators Krum and
Amber each sat behind monster floral horse
shoe and these were the only flowers In the cham
Der. Although the session had been adjourned to
10 o'clock this morning. It was 1890 when Lieu
tenant-Governor Woodruff raped for order. Bishop
Doane offered prayer. and the regular order of
business was taken UP.
The first matter presented was the conference
report on appropriation bills. Senator Grady said
he would ask for separate vote upon the item
appropriating $4,000 for the expenses Of the Mazet
committee
Senator McCarren said that under the Legislative
law the committee was entirely without warrant.
The law did not authorize the appropriation of
money for committee appointed by either House
without the consent Of the other
Senator Grady said that apart from the Illegally
Of the committee. 1t was appropriation OF $50 600
for a committee which had not yet done $500 worth
OF work. invitation to extravaganza which
would lead to excuses which one could predict
The last investigation in New-York had cost nearly
100000. and one could tell what this one would
cost.
Senator Higgins raised the point of order that
the conference report could only be adopted or re-
jected as whole. and the point of order was de-
clared well taken. Senator Grady then moved to
disagree with the report. and ask for n further
conference. This motion lost by strict party
vote OF % TO 10. The report was then agreed to
without opposition. and the bill passed by unani-
vote.
Many bills still the calendar awaiting
final action. and these passed:
Mr.. Hendersons, authorizing payment for SER
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