New-York tribune., 1901-01-03

paTalleled development OF the United States, Let
us keep abreast OF the onward march OF the Ma
kinley by supporting the able and economical gov
ernnent which will characterize the administration
OK Governor Oden.
The Senate then elected Senator Ellsworth
as President pro TEN, and he was escorted 10
the chair and made speech OF thanks. James
S. whipple was reelected Clerk OF the Senate.
and most ot the minor ofleials were reelected.
The message Of the Governor was then read.
The first bill introduced by Senator
Ellsworth eppropriating $4,000 for 'contin-
gent expenses OF the Legislature. This, in a
measure was a swift comment upon Governor
Odell's recommendation that the Legislature
reduce its own payroll Mr.. odell will probably
examine this bill with care unless Senator Els
worth has already consulted with him about
IL and convinced him that the appropriation is
necessary.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE ASSEMBLY.
The Assembly was call-d TO order by Archie
i. Baxter, and S. Fred Nixon was once more
elected Speaker by the Republicans. Daniel D.
Frisbie. of schoharie County. received the
Democratic votes for Speaker. Mr.. Nixon was
escorted TO the chair by Mr. Aids and Mr.
Frisbie- Upon taking the chair Mr. Nixon said
in part:
The majority vote at the late election was quite
e1npnaue ~ this state. as well as IN the Nation
materially increased in this Assembly This is
not commission TO legislate for the advancement
oE poIteai party, rega4 aless Of the public inter-
est, buI should rather make us more conservative
more painstaking more scrupulous in acts
that we may prove ourselves worthy OF the great
mark cG confidence which the sovereign people have
Very important measures will come before this
assembly and trust they will receive your cary
and most earnest attention.
In my opinion, the time has come when. In view
q the great personal and corporate wealth OF the
State. there should be no longer any State tax
upon real estate Some way should be found. and
revenue for State expenses without levying a
oeeded in this purpose, and our State. the riehzst
ot AL, can certainly do II. There would stlll be
plenty left for real pay in meeting local
expenses, which quite generally buTdensome
10 provide an adequate supply OF water Tor New
poration has acquired powers that might prevent
aLy city or village the ate from owning It's
source of water supply, the charter Of that corpora
riOn should be repealed and the people protected
in their right TO municipal ownership
Relative to the canals stupendouS plan to
preserve enhance the States commercial su-
required should not be hastily adopted, lest 1t
prove investment involving such heavy burden
O: debt and interest and annual expense that the
burden taxpayers will more than Offset all
the benefits that may be derived. On the other
hand. trust that no such proposition may be con-
sidered unfaVcTabiy solely because all counties
not be benefited alike.
The Speaker referred to the necessity for amend
nents 10 the New-York City charter. and advised
that they be made with view OF giving that city
vised the members to attend the sessions promptly
and dispatch the public business without undue
delay.
Colonel Baxter was then elected Clerk of the
Assembly and the minor officials were chosen