New-York tribune., 1901-04-09
A TILT OVER CANAL BILL.
SENATOR RAINEs SUCCEEDS IN GETTING
PROTEST ADMITTED.
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Albany April s.-John 7. Platt. Editor of The
Poughkeepsie Eagle" came here tonight greatly
ncensed over the rapid progress the bill for the i'm
proVement OF the canals is making in the legis-
iature Mr.. Platt for months has opposed the i'm
proVement OF the canals. attending conven-
uons Of those favoring canal improvements and
expressing canddly his views on the subject
When the Senate met Senator Ratnes presented
remonstrance signed by Mr.. Platt secretary Of
the New-York State Tax and Transportation Re-
form Association against the passage of the Canal
Improvement bill. The remonstrance was also
signed by Elliot B. Norris. the Democratic candi-
date for State Treasurer in 1S9S, master OF the
State Grange, and James Wood. a Republican, the
president OF the New-York State Farmers Con-
gress. The remcnstrance excited debate of some
interest in the Senate. One of the most striking
statements the following:
The commission appointed by Governor Roose-
taken from the treasury, brought in a report
sisting exclusively of arguments upon that side,
which we regret TO be compelled to say were
based upon statements and figures which consid-
erauon SHOWS to be absolutely 1aihe me tapies p
are entirely unreliable. and the conclusion based
upon them is misleading and untrue.
When the clerk Of the Senate had finished read
ing the remonstrance, Senator Ranes asked that II
be printed upon the journal of the Senate
"Oh. never mind that" said Senator Grady, 1.-The
railroads will print it
II make the motion that ft be printed" n
swered Senator Raines in a fiery way
Then move said Senator Grady, that Sena-
for Raines's motion be laid upon the table,
Senator Malby, who represents an anti-canal
county, opposed Senator Grady's motion. II
hardly believe" he said, that right of petition
VIII be denied here and surely Republican legis-
lsture cannot afford not 10 heed 4 petition sub
mtted by the president of the State Grange
Senator RaineS said he aStODiShed that
Republicans seemed inclined follow the leader
ship of the Democratic leader. Senator Grady This
remark WIS due TO the fact that several Republi-
can Senators who favor canal improvement had
voted with Senator Grady TO table Senator Rainess
motion.
II don't pretend 10 be a Democrat on a nom
partisan question like this answered Senator
Grady, "and ! surprised that Senator Raines
opposed TO fakes whether they fake farmers
organiZatlGn a fake trade organization, and l
think I may be permitted express the opinion
that Senator Raines viii not down in the his
tory % the State the friend OF the farmer, Of the
with the hoe. much he will the chair
man or the Committee on Railroads"
BY this time the Republican supporters of the
Canal Improvement bin decided that il would be
bad tactics TO support Senator Grady's notion
and therefore voted with Senator Raines This
caused the defeat Of Senator Grady'S motion by
vote of 13 70 26. the votes in the minority being
by Democrats and those in the majority by
Republicans The rernonstrane will thus go upon
the journal.
The Assembly Committee Canals will give
bearing tomorrow the bill submitting 10 the
people the fall election the proposition 10 eXpend
s26,00000 in canal improvements. MesSTs. Platt
Norris and Wood will appear before the committee
in opposition the bill.
OPPOSED TO GOVERNORS CANAL BILL