New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
THE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE PROCEEDTNGs.

Albany Jan H--Tn the Senate this morning the
reference of Senator Nortons bill relating TO ferry
tolls In New-York City provoked a discussion
Senator Coggeshall claimed II for the Committee
on Commerce and Navigation. while Senator Grady
contended that It should be given to the Committee
on Cities. Senator Ford agreed with Senator
Coggeshall The latter declared that the Chair. In
giving this bill TO the Committee cities. was
acting without precedent and was Ignoring all
established rules governing the Senate He cited
instances Of incorrect references simply because
the word cities appeared IN it.
Senator Strsnahan severely censured what he
termed this daily scramble for bills and upheld the
ruling OF the Chair. who thought the bill should
go to the Cities Committee
Senator Sullivan moved that the bill be sent TO
the Committee on Commerce and Navigation, but
withdrew his motion Immediately Senator Cogges-
hall moved TINT the Cities Committee be discharged
from further consideration Of the BILL and that IT
go to the Committee on Commerce and Navigation.
The motion lost. and the president disposed
Of the question by giving the bill to the cities
Committee
A communication received from the Governor
nominating Jastrow Alexander OF New-York, asa
Inspector OF Gas Meters
ASSEMBLY PROCEEDINGS.
When Speaker Nixon resumed hs place in the
Assembly this morning after over weeks abb
sence due to Illness. he greeted warmly by the
members. and the handclapping both spon-
taneous and demonstrative. In ackno wledgment Of
the warm reception accorded him tho Speaker said:
Gentlemen. I appreciate the greeting extended
and am very thankful to be again with you
Mr.. Ware introduced n resolution by unanimous
consent that the thanks Of the Assembly be ten
dered Miss Margaret Aston Chanler, of New
York City for her patriotism and humanity in
caring for the sick and wounded soldiers during
the Spanish American War. The resolution was
unanimously adopted by rising vote
Previous to adjournment Mr. Aids stated that.
inasmuch as the Speaker again in the chair and
prepared for hard work. the business Of the
sion would be rapidly pushed, and he desired
the attendance Of every member from this time on.
Mr. Aids closed his remarks by giving notice that
ne would move a call Of the House at to-morrows
session.
Speaker Nixon called the attention Of the
members 70 the fact that the Introduction II bills
by unanimous consent did not mean their speedy
passage. II an erroneous impression. he said
which he desired to dspel He also warned me
members that the early part OF the session was the
proper time for introducing local measures.
NEW BILLS.
These bills were introduced to-day:
BY Senator 51S S Slp ssms
compensation as those in Manhattan. .-.,
90. ON n sPfbSa
partment, and PROVIDING that the issue of bonds
for street Improvements may reach rs $S% 20 nno,nt
ment Of a board of five Park Commissioners IN the
city OF Yonkers, which board shall cease 70 exist
If after two public meetings they decide that the
city does not require additional parks
BY Senator Willls-Appropriating $4,000 for an
extension OF the Elmra Reiormatory' or wnich
SIS 600 il to be available this year.
BY Senator Ford-Providing that the State Board
Of Health shall send annually not more than one
hundred persons 10 the Iloomis Sanatorium for the
Treatment OF Tuberculosis an expense not to eN-
coed 300 each, and appropratng $4,000 for the hrst
instalment -, -,
By Senator Norton-Makng two cents the legal
fare for foot passengers with bicycles on tho ferries
running between East Thirty fourth-st.. New YORK.
and Borden ave Brooklyn. and between East
Ninety second St NewYork. and Fulton-aYe.' As
toria -, g.. 49,
BY Mr.. Henry-Permittne cities OF tie hrst cas is
70 establish equip and maintain outside or tnPF
corporate limits and with the approval of the state
Board of Health, hospitals for the treatment OF
pulmonary tuberculosis.