New-York tribune., 1899-12-31
PLANS OF THE LEGISLATURE.
CHAIRMEN OF SOME OF THE ASSEMBLY
COMMITTEES CHOSEN.
FIRST SESSION ON WEDNESDAY NExT-oUT-


LINES OF BILLS TO BE INTRODUCED.
Albany Dec 3O.-The 123d session OF the New
York State Legislature convenes on Wednes-
day next at noon, At that time the Senate VIII
be called to order by Lieutenant Governor Tim
othy L. Woodruff and the Assembly by the clerk
Of the last session. Colonel Archie f. Baxter Ihe
Senate will show change. either In membership
or officers. the Senators beginning on that DAY
their second year Of a two-year term There VIII
be no change in the committees. those Of last year
serving intact.
The officers OF the Senate Presiding officer,
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff: president pro tenn,
Senator Timothy f. Ellsworth; clerk, James A
Whippe. of Cattaraugus; sergeant ats arms. Harry
Jacquillard OF Kings; stenographer A. 3. Sackett
of Ontario.
The Assembly will practically begin It's business
Tuesday night January @ when the Republicans
will hold caucus in the Assembly chamber and Sc
lect the candidates who the next day will be de-
clared officers Of the house. The Democrats VIII
also select candidates. but only Of their selec
tions unless II be a doorkeeper will serve in any
capacity. Or. Barnes, the candidate for Speaker
who is to be the Democratic leader on the floor.
The Assembly will elect the following Speaker,
Fred S. Nixon, OF Chautauqua clerk, A. f. Baxter,
OF Chemung; assistant clerk, Ray B. Smith, Of
Onondaga: stenographer. II. c. Lammert, OF Kings;
sergeant az arms. F. w. Johnson. of Chautauqua;
doorkeeper. W. II. Craig. OF Monroe.
When the Assembly is organized for business both
the Senate and that body will send to the Governor
committees TO inform him that the Legislature is
ready for business The Governor will then trans
NIT his annual message, which will be read in both
houses In both branches following the reading
Of the message bills will be introduced.
Both branches will adjourn. either until Monday
night January s. or Wednesday, the 10th. when
the Speaker OF the Assembly will announce his
standing committees.
So far is known the following chairmen have
been selected:
Ways and Means. J. P. Aids. Of Chenango;
Canals Hill. OF Erie; Cities. Kelsey. Of Livingston;
JgdGaT Fish Of MdisO9 De Gray
Bedel, Of Orange; INSURANCE, Coughtry Of Albany
Gas. Wtter. Of Tioga Labor, Costello, Of Oswego;
Banks McEwen, OF Albany. 49, - J.. =.
bill to regulate trusts. that will not be too
Providing for the unifcation OF the educational
Making either three or five rounds the limit for
sparring exhibitions under the Horton law.
Appropriating s2;ooOOOo year for five years to
complete the canal improvements -
of commission to prepare changes In the New
- Ss for ra tne Srryns out
Providing for more foresters for protection of
forest and game.
the Collateral Inheritance collections.
Compelling BARRIERS to pass an examination Kan h n ana
providing an Inspection cOWmlttee Ior snops. SO as
TO lrnrrOve their sanitary condition.
Reducing the price of gas In New-York CITY 10
80 cents 900 feet.
Creating a commission to take charge of all new
bridges and tunnels near New-York City. The
commission is not to be empowered TO buy any
franchises but all franchises with the exception
OF the one obtained by the Long Island Railroad
are to be repealed
Providing for the consolidation OF the school
system OF the five bOroughs OF NewYork City
upon the lines proposed in Senator Elsbergs bill OF
last year.
The election bill OF last year. approved recently
by the City Club. clearing up the definition OF a
void ballot and making more definite the provisions
relating TO judicial review.
The bill giving the Astoria Gas Company the
right to build tunnel " .
Giving New-York City the right TO sprinkle Its
streets. - l.,
New-YOrk City - -,
Limiting the number OF bills to be passed by the
Legislature.