New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-08
FULL WEEK At ALBANY
NO SHORT SESSION.
Education. Home Rule and Port
Chatter NoSc Absorbing attention.
t,r rrrrsxAru TO TEE -REBrSrl

.~.y,s h,u viii be discussed az a public hearing
az the Senate Chamber on Tuesday afternoon
and there r. the promise OF strong protest
against certain features OF the measure; ana
home rule. because while the Governor does
not ext,ect 20 have any formal conference this
week and is 70 be out OF the city much OF the
time tie fact that he has indicated his desire
for a general party consideration Of the subject
naturally gives Importance 10 the question The
Port Chester ISSUE. raised by the Carpenter
Wainwright Bill. win also be argued at public
hearing on "wednesday. and IL is expected that
a large delegation made up OF Bronx citizens
and officials. including Borough President Haf-
fen. viii voice their desires. The concurrent
resolution asking for the appointment OF legis-
latfve commission to investigate the present
evils arising from poor gas and untrustworthy
charges viii also be considered by the legis-
lsfors.
The educational difficulties promise 70 furnish
the really serious problem for the members Of
the legislature. The Lewis bill. despite the fact
that many Of its features have been heartily ap-
proved by those interested In the cause OF edu-
cation, Is believed by many TO need amending In
several particulars. Legislators have already
been strongly urged by their constituents 10 sup
port some amendment. Friends OF education,
who found themselves. quoted, in favor of the
measure have hastened to explain that their in
agree on the need Of amendment. The question
OF the choice Of the Commissioner OF Education
IS the real sticking point. Legislative leaders
insist that the two branches Of the legislature
nfsll make the first choice. and announce that X
this portion Of the bin IS not retained there will
be no legislation this year while many friends Of
education agree with James Russell Parsons jr-
secretary 60 the Regents. IN his contention that
the Regents should have this power. All Of
these objections and Endorsements VIII be Get
forth next Tuesday at the public hearing.
Meantime the present plan is that the legis-
lature, which would naturally meet in Joint ses-
sor ana choose "a successor TO Charles r. Skin
ner ss SUPERINTENDENT OF the Department Of
Public instruction. viii convene and adjourn
next wednesday. 20 await action on the Lewis
BILL
Home rule was easily the first question OF I'm
portance last week Indeed this discussion at
fracted more attention than any OF the present
session. but It also created evident dissension
Outside OF the New-York City Republicans and
the Governor IL was hard TO ind that any one
really believed that home rule legislation was
likely. The declarations OF Senator John Ranes
printed in Saturdays Tribune. fairly express
the present temper OF the majority Of the legis-
lature. Unless this sentiment changes 1t is ap-
parent that there can he no home rule legisla-
ton aad only the promised conferences can de-
terTnsne this contingency. Meanwhile II IS IN
tsresting to note that the Newcomb Excise BILL
which provoked the first outburst OF home rule
sentiment, hes ceased TO occupy a prominent
position and is likely TO meet an untiTnely end
"a committee.
Tire question O. Port Chester rights or wrongs
Will certainly be storm centre OF home rule
this week. That the Tammanv Aldermen should
be dlscpiined for their hold-up Is the prevailing
opinion, but IN the fsce OF the outcry for home
rule that the New-York members have raised
a. Is hard 70 see just how any action can be
3rstined. AS James T Rogers, majority leader
on the floor Of the Assembly. pointed out last
week II Is Just the sort Of legislation asked
for in the Port Chester matter that puts the
legislature on record as against home rule Tam
many Hen leaders are certain 10 take advan-
tage OF this complication 10 raise storm Of pro-
test and accusation. and an interesting situa-
tion is sure 10 result.
Another thing that is certain 20 result from
the public hearing on the Port Chester matter
IS the amendment % the measure. Assembly
man Wainwright. who introduced the bin in the
lower house. has been convinced that. as it
stands. his proposed legislation is too broad in
Its effects. Criticism Of its possible results has
convinced him that wise amendment to the
measure, which would make Il accomplish ex-
actly what il is intended 70 do-that is. relieve
wholly undesirable railway aggression and Tam
many connivsnce-is needed. and this amend
1nent vii be forthcoming.
Talk about short session is far less fire.
Quent than month ago. The Legislature has
passed several neasures-in fact is ahead OF
SITS last years reCord-but the introduction 81
the home rule issue has shattered any prospect
OF an early adjournment. The Governors de-
termination to deal thoroughly well
eervatively with that natter has been accent
ed His declaration that there would be con-
rcTenrpE a. ho~o
viii be plenty 81 consideration. and this con-
Furnes time. While tho work before tho rrleseut
session, IN the shane q measures already be
1ore the two branches. IS. with the exception of
the Education Mobilization bill. insignificant
there Is enough important legislation on the
carpet 70 convince even the most incredulolIs
that the session win break no records in the
matter Of breNity ~ sitting at least.
The prospect Or renewal OF what Senator
when the NewcOmb biil giving the custody Of
the Jumel mansion TO the Daughters OF the
American Revolution. or rather authorizing The
Park COMMISSIONS 10 90 so. comes up for pub
JIG hearing on Tuesday. special train VIII
bring the hundreds Of indignant Daughters who
have been thoroughly aroused by the passage
IN the Senate Of the Grady bin giving the house
10 the Colonial DANES. The allied Organization
OF Sons OF the American Revolution has rroro-
Used aid, and the Colonial Danes may be de-
pended on 10 defend their interests. Many
cautious legislator has already EXPRESSED his
terror al the storm that is brewing and the
Capitol promises 10 surrender 20 its fair assail-
ants with little decker over conditions Wise
statesmen declare boldly that the 7eht win he
decided SIS merits. but do not DENY -har mil
liners viii have no small share in the provision
OF these merits.
-'On with the scrap. and NAV the best gown
win was the laughing suggestion of a Senator
whose constituents believed him 20 be Immersed
n knotty points q different character II is CO.
tng 20 be pretty hard for the Senators who
voted for the Grady bin TO please the minority
.ss ano max a SATISFACTORY explanation 20
Their wives and daughters who are H. many
cases strong partisans q the Daughtefx' cause.