New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21
THE LEGLSLAT URE.
ASSEMBLY PROCEEDINGS.


requesting the New-York Central Railroad Co'n-
pany 10 run train to New-York on Fridays De-
tween the hours OF If and - a m. for the accommo-
dalton OF the members OF the Legislature
Sneaker Kelsey asked II the resolution raied ior
free transportation G.aughter) Mr.. Finn answered
In the negative and said he hoped the members
would look at the matter in serious ilRht.
Mr. Gale. Of Queens spoke in advocacy OF '"e
resolution.
Mr. AIDS thought the resolution had been IN
troduced TOO late I'm the session TO do any good.
Mr. Gale took exception 10 Mr.. Allds's remarks
The railroad corporations he said got ABOUT
everything they wanted and wanted 10 give "''''
away. The delay in Albany was anhoy'"s
members who gave pink teas OF fIIuAS' 90"
urday and Sunday
Mr. Maher OF New-York. said the members he
hind him wanted to know where all the "pink-tea'
Invitations were obtalnable
Mr. Gale retorted that he about to give a
pink tea" at the KnIckerbocker Club, and invita-
lions to II would soon be forthcoming
The resolution was lost by a viva-voce vote which
50 astounded Mr.. Finn that he did not recover for
the rest Of the ming
Mr. Slater OF New-York introduced a concurrent
resolution that this Legislature extend 20 Presi-
: dent Mckinley approval OF his policy in bringing
about the ratification Of the Peace Treaty, and
censurng Senator Murphy for opposing IT,
Mr.. Palmer, the Democratic leader. moved that in
lieu Of the name Of Senator Murphy the Of
Senator Hoar be inserted and suggested that the
Republican members OF the Assembly call a con-
vention at once and renominate the President.
The resolution went over under the rules
L. c. Brennan called up his resolution memorial
izing Congress to pass the Lodge Alien Labor bill
as speedily as possible. This preciptated q warm
debate between the !ntroducer and Mr. Hamburger
during which personalities INDUCED in 10
a considerable extent.
Mr. Brennan said that Mr.. Harburger's name
should be "Limburger" his presence in the
chamber always noticeable.
Mr.. Hamburger retorted that Mr.. Brennan had
furnished biographical sketch Of himself for the
Red Book. in which he posed as president Of the
immigration Restriction League.
The resolution adopted
Mr. Palmer with a look of disgust his counte-
nance. arose and said that he heartily sick Of
such discussions as the Assembly was forced 70
listen 10 about every Monday night. and he was
sure the other members were sick Of them, too.
It would be a good idea. ne thought. to appoint a
committee to present the Brennan resolution 10
Congress with copies OF the speeches on which II
had been predicated
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
Senator's returned to Albany tonight with more
than the usual number Of new measures, and de-
spite the fact that the session is supposed 70 be
more than half over. more bills were introduced
than is usual at single session. The greater
number OF these OF purely local character
These bills passed:
Senator Parsonss. authorizing the appointment
OF board Of sidepath commissioners IN Monroe
lance tax shall be paid upon tn, hiEhest amount
transferred the time Of the testators death and
funded to the heirs with interest
Senator Wagners, releasing 70 the Roman Cath
TO the Orphans Home OF Brooklyn and to the
Nuns Of the order Of St. Dominic. Of Brooklyn
all rOI md n in In lvv
S m @ On g ybs to d ysTy sb0 Ink. keep
they now have on horses boarded.
NEW BILLS.
The Legislature several years ago enacted a law
granting power TO Judges In New-York City to
make a cumulative sentence 50 that tramps. va
grants and other criminals could be sentenced In
accord with the number OF crimes committed. The
law. after decision OF Judge Gaynor was declared
to be unconstitutional. Senator Ford tonight in
roduced bill that will overcome the constitutional
objections
These bills also introduced tonight:
BY Senator Manufacturing for a special Deputy
Commissioner OF Excise for the Borough OF Queens
~ 10y T5i,a'or names t,tnt amendments to the
birds and brook trout. which were prepared by the
BY senator ''' Gra ' imtEoTzlng the city Of
Yonkers to appropriate 5000 for the entertainment
OF delegates to the State Firemens Convention.
BY Senator Elsberg-A Authorizing the city OF New
York TO pay the expenses OF Lewis " Hornthal :
Ii
Fitzpatrick incurred for legal services and other
expenses I'm actions brought against them irilvi1-
ualy and as trustees of the common schools for
the Nineteenth Ward OF New-Yorl. by Louise VI
Gaigan
BY Mr. MISUNDERSTANDING tho city Of Mount
Vernon 70 Issue highway repair bonds in the sum
BY Mr.. Mazet-Provdlng that the costs and ex-
penses for the acquisition OF land for the opening
OF public place between East one hundred and
sixty -drst-st and East One-hundred -sxty-sec-
ond-st and Courtlandt-aye and the New York and |
Harlem Railroad, in New-York City shall be borne
by the city
EIGHT-HOUR DAY on PUBLIC WORKS |
Albany. Feb. Ex-senator Ford tonight intro |
duced a bill providing that eight hours shall con- |
stitute a legal days work for all classes OF en- |
ployes in this State except those engaged in farm !
and domestic service. unless otherwise provided BY |
law II would not prevent an agreement FOR over !
work at an increased cOmpensa tion except up0n |
work by or for the State a municipal corpora- |
ton. or by contractors or sub-COntractOrs there /
with. The wages paid 10 laborers on State work |
work Is done.
Senator Ford explaining his bill said THE real |
intent Of the bill Is To prevent contractors I'm other
States coming into this State and paying less than |
the prevailing rate Of wages Second II provides |
that lahorers cannot be employed overtime unless |
prevailing rate per hour in the locality In which !
the labor is performed
INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM
Albany Feb 20-Assemblyman Sanders OF New
York. tonight asked and received unanimous con-
sent Introduce a concurrent resolution 10 amend