The Lambertville record., 1906-09-12
WHOLE NO. 1867
Reform In State Institutions.

Reform In State Institutions.
The creation OF the Office of commits
sioner Of charities and correction by
the legislature of 1908 was an idea that
has been splendidly vindicated in the
economic and philanthropie results.
The various state boards had acted in
dependcntly OF each other aud of any
central authority in their expenditures.
The state commissioner has central
lied and systcmatized their admiRis-
tratiye work. The law provides that
all new huilding shall he done ac-
cording to the plans Of the commissions
er's architect, aud this has, up 10 date,
saved The state about $50n0o in arehi-
tects' fees alone.
A New Automobile Law.
The rapid multiplication of autamo-
biles on the highways of the state
created novel condition demanding
legislative action. An act WIS passed
two years ago. which, however, failed
TO have its intended effect. The legis
lature this year grappled boldly with
the situation and enacted Il law with
| the necessary machinery for lis opera
lztioa. which zmeets all reasonahle re
quircmcnts without making the roads
of New Jersey repellent to citizens OF
this and other states or doing injury
to the New Jersey pleasure resorts.
Saved tho Palisades.
The magnificent Palisades of the IIud
son. famous throughout the world,
were saved by Republican legislation
Mt Trenton aud ut Albany from vandal
destruction. All OF the Palisades, from
Fort Lee To Stony Point. in New York,
will now be converted into noble and
unique public park, and by the action
of the New York legislature Hook
mountain has been added, making a
stretchof thirty-iivemileso of publiepark,
| which also includes the majestic river.
The state legislature also authorized
the extensive public park systems in
Essex and Hudson counties, and Re
| publican legislation will have created
in the state many square miles of state
! parks and reservations. with lake and
mountain and forest scenery. 10 make
| New Jersey Incompatible in the eX
| tent and variety and beauty OF her pub
| lie recreation grounds. In this and other
respects the legislature has made new
precedent. 1t has legislated for poster
ity, which will have rich inheritance
from the new legislation Of our day and
generation.
Seacoast Development.
By Il stroke OF legislation the state
assumed sovereignty over 100 square
miles of land under the ocean, enlarg-
ing the states limits 10 that extent.
| This act WAS i'll furthcrancc of policy
| of protection 10 the salt water fisheries
aud the development of the seaeeast.
The state administration this year took
steps 10 secure federal cooperation in
the establishment of harbors ON the
coast and of safeguards for shipping In
stormy weather. By the widening and
deepening of certain bays or inlets for
the entrance of deep draft vessels com
merce will be attracted, towns will
arise and wealth. anu opportunities for
! employment win be multiplied
Trolley Freiahts.
. The legislature this rear localized
the carriage of freight by trolley com
panieS, subject 10 The consent Of mu=
inequalities. The trolley system IN New
Jersey has now reached Il develop
ment that permits Of freight bust
ness without detriment 10 the passen
ger service in rural sections.
I'm the centers of population the priv
ilcge in the gift of the municipality
will powerfully serve to induce trolley
companies to make improvements and
betterments In order 10 gain the public
favor and secure the franchises.
The Gallows Abolished.
Hanging has been abolished in New
Jersey. Yielding to humane senti-
ment, the legislature this year put an
end TO an institution as old rs the state
and substituted the more enlightened
and less brutal method of eleetrocution.
Preparing For New Legislation.
The usefulness of party is deter
mined not only by it's accomplishments
IN the interests of the public, but by
its ability TO anticipate the needs Of the
future aud provide therefor. The Re
publican party of this state does not
live on lis past. 1t has already planned
legislative measures of great public in
tcresL that warrant its continuance in
power.
IT has taken up the problem of immis
grafton that Is affecting our social sys
TEN and influencing the observance of
law. IT has appointed a commission to
devise Il plan to educate, familiarze
with our institutions and laws and gen
orally improve the condition of the
thousands of immigrants that are pour
ing into our state.
1t has provided for commission to
inquire into the acquisition by the state
of its lakes and potable waters, antici.
pating the needs of our growing and
rapidly congesting population.
1t has provided for commission 10
investigate and devise a plan for the
division of earnings between public
utility companies and municipalities
granting the franchise, and also for II
commission to investigate the question
of municipal ownership.
The laws covering our municipalities
and the different methods OF municipal
administration are now in a most
chaotic and unsatisfactory condition,
and provision has been made for the
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