New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-16
CHARTER CHANGES LIKELY
BILL TO SHORTEN THE MAYORS
TERM MAY BE INTRODUCED.
TALK OF POLICE LEGISLATION AND THE
ABOLITION OF ONE HOUSE OF THE
MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY - THE
GOVERNOR TO CONFER
WITH LEADERS.

Senator Platt Chairman Oden of the Repub-
hcan State Committee. and other leaders in the
Republican organization, yesterday repeated
their declarations that no plans for legislation
at Albany the coming winter had been decided
upon, or even seriously discussed, since the
election They declared that there had not been
time since II became apparent that the Repub-
leans would have a working majority In the
legislature TO form any plans for legislation.
There has been no gathering Of the leaders for
discussion of such plans.
Governor Roosevelt 1t was declared, would
not be left out of conferences about coming
legislation. William J. Youngs, the Governor
secretary. was at the headquarters OF the
republican State Committee In the Fifth Ave-
nue. Hotel yesterday, and after he had talked
with Mr.. Odell there was an announcement
mat the Governor would come to this city soon
10 have talk with Senator Platt and the other
eaoers about legislative plans. 1t was said at
"'e headquarters that frequent conferences DE-
tween the Governor, Senator Platt, Mr.. Odeil
ana leading Republican members OF the Legls-
azure might be expected before the support OF
7 republican organization would be pFomseu
'OI any bills TO be introduced.
"hhe the leaders declare that most or the
,@'N ABOUT coming legislation Is in the ar
'epuoiican politicians of the city believe that
mere VIII be introduced early in the session or
''4e Legislature and supported by the Republic
%" organization several bills TO amend the
N'S charter Senator Platt has expressed Ia
o 'Vl Tor some OF the proposed changes in the
Hdlter which the Mazet Committee is expected
80 tecOHirnend. He has talked, without Wishing
~, oe quoted in favor Of State ConstaDuiary
20 '; which would take the police or THIS CITY out
~, tdmnany control His expressions on that
soyect nave led to reports that the Republcah
,eSanzation had decided upon Dill 10 De IN
,utouuced In the Legislature. 1t Is regarded by
Ia" 1 polticans as well nigh certain that ponce
esiauon will be attempted, but the views OF
HaI members Of the Legislature VIII nave 20
, uS met before the exact provisions OF the Dill
VIII be known.
~ Is believed that there will be Dill 10
a"ehd the city charter so TO shorten the term
~ =. tne Mayor to two years and take away the
to.ision by which the Mayor Is mace inehsl-
n ne ior reelection. The Republican leaders are
Nv Nv agreed that IL was mistake 10 make tne
,.aSor term four years and prevent the Mayoi
rr om having an opportunity 10 get pubnc APP
s,iosal or his administration by trying lot re-
The abolition Of one house OF the present
Isu1Hhiclpai Assembly IL expected. the ieaueIs
vveneve that a large Municipal Assembly COM
use, yxVseo OF one body. would be less expensive 10
,. ae city and more effective for necessary regis
IIuon. The plan probably will be to have inc
tIuhlcipal Assemblymen elected for one-year
"ihs, and provide for minority representation
another change in the charter that iS eA