New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-09
THE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE PASSES THE AHEARN scHooh
TEACHERS SALARY BILL.

y offer prayer. ana was ohiB'" W "''' ''' 49,
who prayed in the Assembly
Ahout twenty more petitions for the preserVa-
ton or the sanctity Of the Sabbath were presented
Senator Higgins handed in a petition IN taVor VI
the bill providing for the establishment OF an IN
dustrial school for girls.
Tho Finance Committee this morning reported
tho nominations OF Simon W. Rosendale, Of the
Third Judicial District. and Dennis Mccarthy OF
the Fifth Judicial District. 10 he State Commits
e,oners OF Charities and both were confirmed with
out objection.
When Senator Ahearns bill. increasing and regu-
lating the salaries Of New-York CITY school teach-
ers was reached on the order Of final passage
Senator Stranahan opposed it on the ground that
there was no necessity for IT. He said the regua-
,ion NJ the salaries OF teachers now in charge
OF the local authorities. and they had absolute au-
thority It was artagonstic to every principle Of
homo rule FOR which Democratic Senators had con-
tended.
Senator Ahearn said 1t true that the Board
Of Education Of New-York had disapproved of this
measure because it took from the Board tho power
conferred upon 1t 10y the charter Of regulating tho
salaries Of teachers. This Board was now ana had
long been wrangling over the salary schedule ana
no relief was promised for tho teachers All the
authority vested I'm the Board OF Education was
TO include in It's annual budget sum for the pay
ment Of the teachers salaries. which might No
changed every year. The teachers wanted some
permanent relief and could only receive 1t through
the passage Of this bill. The Legislature had pro-
vided for the regulation OF the salaries Of members
Of both branches Of the Municipal Assembly ana
other offices Of tho city government. and had an
equal right to regulate the salaries Of teachers
Senator Ford said this bill the most unwar-
ranfed interference with home ruo OF all the meas
ures before the Legislature. It was opposed by the
Board Of Education. which was familiar with the
working of the schools. This body which knew
nothing about the schools. had no right 10 inter-
fore. favored increase Of teachers salaries
and the Board OF Education favored an increase. tho
only question being how 10 secure the increase
under proper regulations. 4 Hill introduced by him
self and now pending. provided a method by which
the funds could be secured for the Increase under
such proper regulations as the Board Of Education
might formulate.
Senator Ahearn said that II Senator Ford would
tell the absolute truth to his opposition to this
measure he would say that 1t was because friends
OF the school teachers IN his district had circulated
a petition against his election.
Senator Elsberg denied that the Ahearn bin was
a violation OF any principle of home rule. Tho
Legislature had AS much right 10 amend the charter
of the city as It had to create a charter. He did
not believe the members Of the Board OF Education
acted IN good faith in their opposition to the bill,
but were animated by political reasons
Senator Grady said this bill did not fix salaries
Republican Legislature had fixed the salaries
Of New-York policemen and fremen 1t simply pro-
that. regardless Of favorltism teachers should re-
ceive increase Of pay.
Senator Stranahan declared that the public
schools Of the city were being made a football OF
politics. He had received circular letter in which
Tammany Hall was extolled as tho friend Of the
schools and the school teachers MY position"
said Senator Stranahan. rs that n Tammany Hall
Is the friend OF the schools let 1t show It's
friendship through the Tammany Board Of Educa-
ton. and not come here 10 ask OF n Republican
Senate legislation to make Tammany Hail the
friend OF the schools"
A vote was finally ordered Senator Strana-
hans motion 10 recommit the bill with instructions
feated % to a. The vote was then taken on the
final passage OF the bill. and It passed by
vote Of 81 TO Is. follows
Ayes-Ahearn Amber Boyce, Dracke,t. Cofey. Cogges
hall Cullen. Donneny Douglas. Elsberg. Patterson.
Feeter Foley Grady Graney Hayens. Ia Roche. Maokey
Marshall. Martin. Mccarren. Mitchell Munzinger Norton.
Plunkt Ramsperger Rice. Sullivan Thornton. Wagner
ami wlcox-31
Noes-Armstrong @. A. Davis Ellsworth. Ford
Higgins Humphrey. johnson. Krum. Malby. Parsons
Ralnes, Sherwood. stranahun. White and wlls-le
ASSEMBLY PROCEEDINGS.
A hearty welcome was extended to Speaker Nixon
in the Assembly this morning. when he grasped the
gaveI after six weeks absence. The minority
members sent him a fine basket Of roses and lilies.
Albany.
The Speaker was much affected by the sponta-
neous applause which greeted his appearance, and
he thanked the members for their kindness and
thoughtful solicude for his recovery from illness
Mr.. Palmer. behalf Of the minority, welcomed
the Speaker back. saying that his side OF the House
had constantly thought OF the Speaker during his
illness. and felt gratitude in their hearts for his
recovery and restoration to health
In behalf Of the whole House Mr.. Aids extended
greetings to the Speaker and said that 1t had been
with constant anxiety that the daily bulletins from
Mr.. Nixon's home had been received. The minority.
he said had materially aided in expedlting the
ordinary business OF the House during his absence.
In replying the remarks Of the leaders. Speaker
Nixon said that he had observed with the greatest
Of satisfaction the attitude Of the minority during
his absence from the sessions No one during The
sembly had ever heard him complain about the
minority putting up ght NE he Egd ,b gh! . ana
by his party. IN closing he said:
This body will be nearer and dearer to me than
any other body Thanking you again, gentlemen,
I ask You to bear with me until have recovered
the strength that have lost"
After listening to the first reading Of bills and
receiving the reports Of committees the Speaker
withdrew to his room and Mr.. Kelsey took his
4 good deal Of time consumed in discussing
motion Of NJ Iarburser to discharge the 81, G9m-
allow New-York City TO buy coal for the poor. The
senator Stranahan's Taxable Transfer BILL which
a special order. was advanced 10 third read
ing with the understanding that II could be
d amended final passage.
The house took up Mr.. Litchard's bill compelling
commission merchants TO make verified statements
all sales made, and there was a warm debate
II was defeated-51 to &C.
Mr. Firms bill which provides that persons who
purchase air and spring guns and pistols must
register their names with the shopkeeper. who
must secure license for the sale OF such instru
ments was defeated by a vote of q 10 j.
NEW BILLS
Another capital punishment bill has been intro
duced in the Assembly. this time by Jean Burnett,
OF Oswego In relation TO the passing Of the death
sentence II provides that It may be set aside by tho
Judge II the jury recommends mercy. in which
case tho punishment for murder in the first de-
gree shall be the same that prescribed for muir
der in the second degree.
These bills also were introduced:
BY Senator Ford-Amending the Civil Code by