New-York tribune., 1902-03-24

IN the number Of Supreme Court justices ac
Corolne TO the increase in population. This reso-
,U''oh VIII have to be repassed by the legis-
nature OF 1903, and then voted on the follow
i"s election before it goes into effect. Although
general in its provisions. this measure is in
tended to relieve the congested condition of the
courts In the counties OF New-York and Kings.
Inc Assembly has also passed a bill which was
Drawn up by the executive committee Of the
Chamber of Commerce, providing for the ap-
pointment of a commission to investigate the
condition of these courts and to recommend
remedial legislation
A third measure which will be passed accord
Ing 10 present plans, and which has a direct
bearing the Supreme Court of New York
City was introduced last week by Senator
Bracket. 1t is designed TO prevent the depriv-
ing OF upstate counties of their justices for
service at the extra compensation of $50 day
in New-York The bill will also afford a saving
to the city because it forbids a justice who
has been assigned to service in New-York to
carry his briefs home and then charge the city
with the extra compensation for work done in
his upstate district.
Senator Stranahans bill permitting John 3.
Mcdonald to assign the operation of the Rapid
Transit subway railway to a corporation or
one now operating an existing railway has
The bill which was introduced by Assembly
man Kelsey at the request of Dock Commissions
go ahead and, without the delay of obtaining
the consent of property owners, to condemn
lands for the Improvement of the wharf front
on the North River, is now in the Assembly
Committee on Rules. 1t is understood that it
will be reported for passage early in the week
and substituted in the Senate for the bill of
Senator Stranahan. An attempt to amend it
with a rider compelling the city, On taking up
the tracks Of the Metropolitan Railroad In West
St. replace them in parallel street, was
killed at the request of Mayor Low.
OTHER BILLS LIKELY TO PASS
Other bills relative to the city administration
which are likely to pass are given here. together
with their present status in either house:
Assemblyman J. A. Aliens bill providing for
a park. be known Hamilton Park, in
the Borough of Manhattan, has passed the As
sembly and is on the order OF third reading in
the Senate.
Assemblyman Bennet's bill abolishing dance
halls has passed both houses and is in the hands
of the Governor.
Assemblvman Weekes's bill permitting the Po-
lice commissioner Of New-York TO rehear the
charges which Policeman O'Nein dis
missed from the force by Devery has passed the
Assembly and is in the Senate. The bill is vigor-
ously opposed by the Tammany members.
Assemblyman Col5y's bill providing that wa
ter rents in stores and business houses shall
not be less than the amount which such build
ing would pay If charged frontal rate IS in
the Assembly Committee Rules.
AssemDlyman Colbv's bill extending the juris-
diction of the New-York Fire Department to the
Jersey shore has passed the Assembly and is In
the Committee Of the Whole in the Senate
Assemblyman Seymour's bill providing for
first and second deputy commissioner in the
Fire Department VIII pass the Assembly, II IS
expected on Monday night. having been report
ed faVora bly, by the Committee on Rules.
Assemblyman Davs's bill increasing the num-
Der of the trustees of the New-York Public
Library by the addition OF the Mayor the Con
troller and the president of the Board Of Alder
men is now law.
Not many bills recommended by heads Of de-
partments of the reform administration have
been killed. Such fate however. has met the
bill that was introduced on the recommendation
OF Water Commissioner Dougherty. and which
provided for the repeal Of the Burr law to en-
able the of the surplus waters of Suffolk
County for the water supply Of Brooklyn. The
bill killed in committee. Another bill. in
troduced by Senator McCarren and Assembly
man Cotton. and opposed by Water Commis-
sioner Dougherty, providing for water com
mission TO investigate a suitable water supply
for New-York City, was also killed in commit
Another bill which opposed by the city
authorities, and which has been put to sleep ef-
NewComb. providing for the extension of
One hundred and thirty -fifth-st.
Other bills providing for improvements at the
cost Of the city, either in whole or in part have
also been killed.
The Slater bill permitting the lease Of Black
wells Island to the United States for the estab-
lishment of = naval station this point is
looked upon somewhat dubOusly. The bill. while
having the support of Mr.. Cantor, President OF
the Borough of Manhattan, is vigorously op
posed by Controller Grout
Both Senate and Assembly have passed the
bill Of Senator Grady permitting theatrical man
ayers to fill the rear aises and lobbies Of thea
tres with standing room patrons. and II is
now in the hands Of Mayor Low. It is expected
that he will veto the bill inasmuch it is op-
posed by Fire Commissioner Sturgis.