New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-04


cities 90 as 70 Accommodate applicants In svery
Rh al. ., ne State The increased attendance az
relief from the double examinations under the pre-
without snv whIeh were costly ana oneEogs to al
m ms s. % law requiring payrolls 10 be certified
have worked well both in securinT srrief eonnpIi-
anee with the law and in obtaining accurate rosters
larger powers OF supervision Of the work Of mu-
sion securn nifarst yen 10 {ne STATE Cos
ane Inc application OF the merit system in all the
the - state Compassion should have larger means
seltGe ana concurrent advice and instruction 10
such inexperienced officials may need 1t.
THE RAILROAD COMMISSION
Important progress has been made in the elimina-
ton of grade crossings, the Commission exercising
its powers with tact and Judgment. I recommend
that the Legislature provide for the continuance OF
this work OF recent years the Legislature has
gwen the Board proper power and in consequence
II mas been enabled to do excellent work
HEALTH OFFICER AND QUARANTINE
The Health Officer OF the Port Of New-York and
the Quarantine Commissioners find their work
sadly handicapped for lack Of funds This branch
Of public service has in the last few years, by rea-
son OF the improved methods of sanitation been OF
me greatest public benefit but sufficient funds have
qulre the best results. The Port OF New-York is
have charge az Tbs fr1Tortar+ bTs,o6 ~ 49, Ststo
government require additional and increased appro-
pflStlons- trust this matter will receive your
early and careful attention
The Offices Of Secretary Of State Railroad Com
mission Banking and Insurance departments are
penses.
THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
The work Of this department has steadily IN
creased Until II is double what it six years
ago, while there has been Increase in the
appropriation To some extent the work OF this
department is duplicated or clashes with that OF
the State Board Of Health The Assembly COM
mittee appointed consider the subject OF tuber-
culosis in cattle Will deal with this matter at
least in part. IN their report the Legislature
call your attention to the special necessity of
taking all possible steps prevent the aduteration
Of food.
During the year 1899 the property of the State
Agricultural Society, a Syracuse where the an
saa STATE ag fair is held vas M to the
under its own control the cement OF the State
The excellent educational work done by the
it has had real and marked effect in lettering
the condition OF the farming communities where II
has been most developed
THE STATE ARCHITECT
Nowhere has the increased efficiency in the State
service been more markedythan in the Office Of the
State architect. This office has carried on the
work Of preparing plans and specifications for the
various buildings and repairs and alterations
to existing buildings for which appropriations have
portant exceptions all this work is now under
increase
since the appropriations were made. II is recon-
forra Of BIS 6fce 81 sc 70 eraba hin 81 s sr T a
If il be practicable TO secure greater economy in
various directions, such in the mechanical
Ge to 81 e General ec of Na sa6py 70 and md
sewerage of the various State Institutions. and to
formulate practical suggestions for the amelioration
Of existing defects and to pay the salaries Of build
for buildings.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
call special attention 10 the efficiency and econ
ony in the mana cement of the Department of Pub
lie Buildings during the last year The service has
been much improved. and Notwithstanding the fact
that the building has been Thoroughly renovated
Iarged the cost Of T1anaeen,f t e n, men lS en-
decreased No useless employees have been retained
while those who have been continued have been
efdciency was the only one which was required in
the fulhlment Of their duties.
THE NETWORK CITY CHARTER.
recommend that the Governor be empowered 10
appoint commission TO deal with the question of
during the last two years
POLITICAL ASSESSMENTS AND THE IL
dietary
I further recommend that legislation be PASSED
at once prohibiting the payment by any candidate
for judicial office directly or indirectly. of as
sessments contributions political parties for
campaign expenses.
The movement 10 better the roads OF the State
should not be allowed TO lag;/4t should be SO d.
rected TO be in the especial interest Of the tIer
OF the soil.
PUBLIC PRINTING
II may well be considered by you whether nv the
passage OF act establishing q State printing
bureau, equipped with every modern device the
cost 10 the State OF its printing might not be re-
ouced- This item has become large one in the
state expenditure and trial OF State ownership,
Il found TO be economical would advise
THE PALISADES
The State should sedulousIy preserve for It's pe,-
good has been done by the Niagara Falls Reserva-
ton, and its interests should be advanced in every
way. I call the attention Of the Legislature to the
report OF the Palisades Commission which has my
hearty approval The Palisades should be pre-
served They form one Of the most striking and
beautiful features OF in the entire country
and their raarrng and ruin should be source
NeE-Jersey Is In reality less interested in their
preservation than We are. although they in her
territory. for their beauty can best be observed
from
There are TWO miles of the Palisades in the state
Of New-York and ten IN the State Of New-Jersey
No further riparian rights along their base should
be granted. and suggest that commission 70
represent the state OF NeW-York be appointed and
that the Governor be empowered 10 request Of the
State OF NeE-Jersey TO appoint a similar commits
sion TO with and endeavor provide for
rnanence Of this splendid natural monument
THE PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION
particularly desire TO call the attention Of the
Legislature TO the Psn-American Exposition. This
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