New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-23
ACTIONS OF LEGISLATURE.
MCARREN CRITICIsEs GOVERNORS MES
sAGE-HOUsE PASSES MANY BILLS.

SAGE-HOUSE PASSES MANY BILLS.
Albany. April 22-Only twelve Senators in
their seats when the Senate convened at 11:13
o'clock this morning. Neither Lieutenant-Governor
Woodruff the President pro tenn. Ellsworth.
present and Senator Malby presided Little
business attempted II being understood that
the purpose Of the session to-day was to secure
legislative day for the advancement Of bills on the
calendar.
Governor Roosevelt sent in message nominal
ing trustees OF Washngton's Headquarters Rus
sell Headley and David Carson. of Newburg. whose
terms OF office have expired, and Samuel V.
Schoonmaker. of Newburg. to succeed John g.
Adams. and Arthur A. Mclean. Of Newburg. to
succeed Joseph H. II. Chapman. The nominations
were confirmed without objection
When The message from the Governor on the
Rapid Transit bill read Senator McCarren
took exception to the attitude Of the Governor.
He said: 1T seems to that this is extraordi-
nary document and issuing from extraordinary
source. / don't know any one that has asked an
opinion to the provisions Of this bill II seems
to me that good sense would suggest to the Gov
ernor the proprety of keeping his opinions to him
self and not seize upon every opportunity to call
attention to municipal corruption, presumably
ferring to New-York City. think that the Senate
and the other branch of the Legislature are per-
fectly competent to pass upon such legislation as
1t may have to deal with. With no dsrespect to
the Governor, ] want to take this opportunity to
say that he might better attend to his own busl-
ness"
Senator Ranes said the Governor acting
tirely within his prerogative and Senator Cogges-
hall added that ne also acting within precedent,
as Governor Hill had frequently taken occasion to
communicate his opinions to the Legislature.
Upon Senator Grady's suggestion the message
laid upon the table until Monday night. when
there should be a full Senate
Without taking the calendar. attempting
further business the Senate then adjourned to $50
o'clock ON Monday evening.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE.
The extra legislative session in the House this
morning SHINY attended
The Chair handed down a message from the Gov
ernor the subject OF rapid transit for New-York
City.
These bills were passed:
Senator Chahoons. appropriatlng s72.soo for re-
pairs to the Dannemora State Hospital for the In
Nj Apgars. apprOPriatng $3.50 for the com M
formatory for Women, at Bedford. Westchester
maximum term OF imprisonment of any person con-
vcted of offence punishable by imprisonment
I'm the Emira Reformatory, giving authority how
ever. to the managers to terminate the sentence II
they ht =,
pools, trusts and conspracies to control rates OF
Mr. Hiiis. appropriating 900 for the construc-.
ton OF a swing bridge over Black Rock Harbor,
Senator Marshars. to regulate the use of lands
forming part of the right of way of any railroad
company the road, of which has been removed
highways in cities OF the first class ,u,u o,,,,or,v
Senator Mackey's Hamburg canal bills autnoriz,,
ing the issue OF bonds for the filling OF the canal
at Buffalo; also that prohibiting corporation from
acquiring the land. 49,, .,o oe
Senator Coggeshalrs. permitting the erectloh Oh
soldiers monuments by properly Incorporated as
sociations in Incorporated villages s.. rro,
Senator Whites, authorizing the STATE o U.s.
Fish and Game Commission 10 have removed from
public waters OF the State deleterous hsh. 1870.
Senator Ambler's amending generally me cnart yer
owners OF any nclosed or occupied farm lands III
this State may of himself or by any MEMBER OF
his household hunt and kill rabbits and Engilsh
hares his own premises at any Time lie may see
fit to do 80. .-oooo e., . w
Senator Raines's. appropriating %O.U Tor sur
vey Of Seneca Lake and its outlet ,r,
Senator Coggeshas. providing for me incoi POI d.
ton OF the Salvation Army ana the eAeihptioh vi
its property from taxation 49,. WI. c,.,
Senator Fords, authorizing the New 9rk Slty
Police Commissioners TO inquire INTO me disrhissa
from the force of Patrick Ginley, pauoimah' anu
I'm its discretion to reinstate him.
Mr. O'Connells providing that one MEMBER OF
the State Board of Charities shall be representa-
tive labor
senator Brackets. egazing oaths and ahirma-
tons given by persons in the Islands OF CUBA PORTO
Rico, Guam Philippines and the lsanms OF M t,
of collectors notices TO taxpayers from twenty 10
thirty days. . ,... c.ro,o
Two concurrent resolutions of Senator Strana-
hams were adopted The first one devolves the di-
Ties Of boards of supervisors of counties which lie
wholly within a city upon the Municipal Assembly
or other legislative bodies of that city.
The other provides that when any city lncludes
within its boundaries more than one county, the
mower of the county wholly included within such
city to become indebted shall cease, and the exist
ing debt OF said county shall be reckoned as part
AT ilio the House adjourned until Monday even
ing at $50 o'clock