The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-09-11
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mountain has been added, making a
stretchof thirty-fvemiles Of publicpark,
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
marks and reservations, with lake ana
mountain and forest scenery, to 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
fty, which win have a rich inheritance
from the new legislation of our day and
generation.
Seacoast Development.
BY a stroke Of legislation the state
assumed sovereignty over 400 square
miles of land under the ocean, enlarg-
ing the states limits to that extent.
This act was in furtherance of a policy
of protection to the salt water fisheries
and the development Of the seacoast.
The state administration this year took
steps to 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 and opportunities for
employment will be multiplied.
Trolley Freights.
The legislature this year legalized
the carriage Of freight by trolley com
panies, subject to the consent Of mu-
inequalities The trolley system in New
Jersey has now reached a develop
mant that permits Of freight busi-
ness without detriment to the passen-
ger service in rural sections.
In the centers of population the priv
hege In the gift of the municipality
will powerfully serve to induce trolley
companies to make improvements and
betterments In orIlnr to gain the public
favor and secure the franchises
The GaIIows Abolished.
Hanging has been abolished in New
Jersey. Yielding to a humane senti-
ment, the legislature this year put an
end to an institution as old as the state
and substituted the more enlightened
and less brutal method of electrocution.
Preparing For New Legislation.
The usefulness of a party is deter
mined not only by its accomplishments
In the interests Of the public, but by
lis ability to anticipate the needs Of the
future and provide therefor. Phe Re
publican party of this state does not
live on its past. It has already planned
legislative measures Of great public in
ferest that warrant its continuance in
power.
1t has taken up the problem Of immi-
grafton that is affecting our social sys-
tenn and influencing the observance of
law. 1t has appointed a commission to
devise plan to educate, familiarize
with our institutions and laws and gem
orally improve the condition Of the
thousands of immigrants that are pour
ing into our state
It 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 to
Investigate and devise a plan for the
division of earnings between public
utility companies and municipalities
granting the franchise, and also for a
commission to Investigate the question
of municipal ownership.
The laws covering our municipalities
and the different methodsfof municipal
administration are now in most
chaotic and unsatisfactory condition,
and provision has been made for the
appointment of commission to revise
our municipal laws and to inquire into
the conduct of municipal affairs, with
4 view to better administration and
greater economy in this direction.
The states interest in the Morris
canal and it's valuable water front
property is also being tested in the
courts by authority Of the legislature
this year
A senate committee appointed to in
quire into the life insurance business
In this state to ascertain whether RENE
dial laws are needed has begun its in
uuiry with promptness unusual for a
special committee.
Other commissions appointed by the
legislature will be at work this year to
prepare the ground for legislation next
winter.
Many New Laws That Benefit thu
People.
Many new laws, not sprlnging from
political issues. but enacted, neverthe
less, in the interests Of the people, were
put upon the statute books in 1905 and
1906. Among them are these;
Settling Delaware river boundary
controversy.
Establishment Of short courses Of
study in state agriculture college al
the expense of the state
Revision of the improved roads acts
Commission to prepare a revision o.
judicial system.
Prescribing punishment for iIlega
voting
Providing for most complete state
census ever taken.
Creating Passaic river food district
Establishing parole agent for state
prison.
Revision Of the master and servant
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