New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-05
NEW-JERSEY NEWS.

The organization Of the Senate, as decided
upon by the Republican caucus yesterday. is
credit to the State Out OF galaxy Of Unusu-
ally able Senators one who is conspicuous
throughout New-Jersey for his splendid record
as public seTvaat and for his integrity. fair
ness and dignity. has been unanimously chosen
to be President OF the Senate. The compliment
is heightened by the fact that that body never
contained more men well fitted for the office. and
yet there was thought OF placing the gavel
in the hands of any other than Senator ". NJ
Johnson. Of Bergen County. With the same
unanImity the Republican Senator's turned 70
Morris County for their leader. and selected
MahloD Pftney, whose service in Congress and
in the State Senate has added experience 10 his
natural energy and ability and has made him
exceptionally well fitted for the arduous task.
He will lead with more fire and impetuOsiJy
than characterized Senator JOhnson's leader
ship but with the same good Judgment and ef-
fectiveness. The Senate committees win not be
ANNOUNCED until Senator Johnson takes the
chair.
There has been a needless waste OF words
over the fate OF the Committees on Eugrossed
Bills. In consOnance with the law abOlishing
the engrossing OF bills there viii BE- Com
mittee on Printed Bills in each house. and the
action necessary 10 effect this change Will be
taken early in the session
The probable chairnen Of most Of the Assem-
bly, committees have already been named in
The Tribune To this list NAV be added Mr..
Weseman, of Essex. as probable chairman Of
the Committee Banks and Insurance
The bill cor the abolition Of spring elections IN
all cities will be carefully prepared. and il is
probable that the measure viii originate in the
Of he ar
its meeting Tuesday. will probably instruct
the Committee on Revision OF Laws 70. prepare
the bill. The chairman Of this committee. As
semblyman Lewis. OF Paterson. represents
constituency that desires this change. and he is
fitted by special study Of the subject and by his
ability as q lawyer to take charge OF the meas
ure- The committee will consult representatives
Of the various cities Interested, and its bill VIII
be the result OF the most thorough work This
is businesslike way Of going at the subject
and Avin doubtless commend itself 10 the mem
bers OF the Assembly as II does 10 those who
have discussed the matter
The citizens Of Paterson will soon write the
political obituaries Of the Aldermen who gave
away a valuable franchise 10 the new water
company on terms that are 70 the serious disad-
vantage Of the city. and in the same group OF
political has beens will they write the name OF
Mayor Hnchliffe, who was unbecomingly con-
spicuous in supporting this unwarranted gift.
There was some excuse in the years that are
gone for the giving away Of such franchises,
but there is none in these days when the value
Of such rights is known and when other uaunic-
qualities are securing returns for franchises, i'm
posing reasonable conditions, and requiring SUI
hcient bonds 10 assure the good faith OF the
projectors and the protection Of the municipal
ity. The Paterson Aldermen have been prOdigal
in their generosity TO- and their faith in, this
new water company. but they have given away
/ rights which they controlled in trust for the
| taxpayers and the voters will reckon with them
! at the polls as soon as the municipal elections
| are removed from the control OF the local beer
I trust