New-York tribune., 1906-03-15
NG'SFRIENDS
OPPOSE 4DVERSE BILL.
nr SEoer Says Anti-Betting Meas
gre Is Vicious IN Intention.
rsy telegraph to The Tribune.l

r,.sph : Auerbach. representing the various
ing associations and a number Of prominent
- srpesred before the Senate Committee
!. ro5es to-day in opposition 10 the measure.
Es tried 10 trace a parallel between this bill
= ,,-rner attempts OF Peter De Lacey Of New
81 % gel the Percy-Grsy act repealed. Incl
s.-,,fy. be eubroiled himself in a series of con-
.-,,.-eies with Senator Cassidy. who introduced
:. hill which speedily became bitterly personal
80 furnished q feature Of the hearing.
.nother feature OF the discussion was the
..olsraron by Mr.. Auerbach that the names Of
:. Rev. Thomas r. SIicer and Bishop Doane
!. albany had been used as advocating the bill
s.,,-s they knew its real nature. and that they
s.s Withdrawn their approval when they learned
-ss. the measure really was. over this a con-
..-rs-sv arose since Mr.. Auerbach virtually ac-
80 the Rev. A 5. Gregg. who has been lead
=. +he supporters OF the measure, with using
,,sson Doane's name after he had received
- ron -he Bishop Withdrawing a former
ls-te- q appreciation
-7s bill f1r a measure which has almost no
..s-oe for passage. has aroused bitter feeling
-, TIE state agricultural societies, fearing
.,s errtaUirr Of their revenue. are strongly
.gsiust the bLl AL the racing interests are in
sr-s against g. Much talk Of Doodle funds"
md against the measure is heard. The pool
.,rus are said TO have raised 100000 70 pass
nc bM. while the racetrack people, alarmed
M 50 much ar the prospect Of the bills pas
,srs as 81 the tremendous sentiment against
bering which the discussion is causing. are
,.-siuing every nerve 10 shut of any further
DISCUSSION
senator Cassidy. who followed intently the
rguments 3f AIr. Auerbach against the bill, re-
ssa.sd references 10 Mr.. Root and Delaney
rsstior. IL which he himself sat. and subse-
ousat prosecutions Of Peter De Lacey. He
spzng 70 his feet shaking his fist at Mr.. Auer-
bach- and shouted:
You've assumed to make fnvidious compari-
sons here
On No ! haven't" said Mr.. Auerbach.
"ys, you have. too" retorted Senator Cas-
ndy It's al right for you TO take Roots ideas
II the constitutional convention. but you can't
take then IN cases where he acted as a paid
advocate first on one side. then on the other"
y don't think I need try to defend Mr. Root"
replied Ar. Auerbach. and it's a little late for
yos Senator Cassidy. 70 try TO Getract from the
VgbIcs regard for Mr.. Root"
NJ Auer5ach began his defence Of the race
rl.H by declaring that he would trace the
Ggz and purpose Of the Cassidy bill from
hack among foul and Shiny influences" at
E,hsd 10 the noble sport OF racing. which had
hsn built up under the careful scrutiny OF the
legislature. The people Immediately engaged
b pressing the measure, he said. were the vic
tins q the poolroom organization. which was
determined 70 tear the heart out OF the race
tracks Ee said. IN part;
ask you n the interests Of good morals not
70 pass the oiI J am not here TO advocate
gambling. ! think il as foolish as you do. I
q FFrl IN hr~ G
nor very interesting, but am discussing the
fairness and justice OF the continuance Of the
legislation under which these vast interests have
been built ~.
Then he referred TO the mistaken impress
lon" likely 20 be created by the Of the
Names OF DR.. slIcer and Bishop Doane. and read
letter from Dr. Slicer 10 Bishop Doane which
sid In part;
The worst element in New York desires the
success o. this measure, and have put forward
olsaenuous people who deplore racing and its
Gtendsnt evils as its supporters.
! had a. first supposed that al law abiding
pers9ls would naturally support this measure,
nlt ! have looked into the matter closely and
assure you IL is vicious in intention and its
passage would be disastrous to good morals.
ne committee associated with me, represent
-t great BODY Of religious people OF many
aelorinatiors, has withdrawn its approval
ron the bill
Then he took up the attempts Of Peter De-
Lacey 10 get the Percy-Gray law repealed
tor the second time there appears in our courts
eoiusive record" he said "on which the Court
appeals based an opinion, only TO have TO de-
esfe that ir was no opinion. because OF the col
--zon IN the records. When this was investi-
gsIed Peter DeLacey and his counsel were found
the bottom"
-Ae- le took up the law as the constitutional
e'-'eatlon left H. 81 answer 10 q challenge from
S7lator Cassidy. He said
"hen the suspension Of the laws on the race
- --@s was pur into effect il not only suspended
- - Feas. Code but put into force the old COM
~ - -aN- allowing the collection Of bets under
- HaeeF contract The Legislature recognized
- - es--s " betting and speculation and believed
Grss- SF-o--a F--a 1e controlled Hence the Percy
sr- -yl aoL destroy the stock exchanges because
- ~ -.- sales are not literal transfers OF
h+sI.y- You don't tear down all social clubs
- 'l eNresses among some Of their mem
-, lpL authorize the selling OF liquor. you
t-S,- nc places and dignity and uplift the In
.srS --lls good sense, yet nobody can de-
horses. '' '''' ---'s
..- me- ne began 70 read the opinions OF so
r.-s- s-1sl writer's as to gambling. when Senator
---g again interrupted.
-4c1 d. you take. Mr. Auerbach the opin-
Lon" '--'
don't just understand that question" was
he reply.
"e-' t-iHk that over and probably you Will"
'---eo The Senator.
gan al Tie end OF Mr.. Auerbach's speech,
~Ao Senator cassidy had a tilt
-" much did the bookmakers pay 10 the
1el@cEs last year" he asked for the privi-
% making books there?"
-'a' not q fair question" said the lawyer
10 you know"
n asking you."
&c hot fair question unless you can follow
with some Information" retorted Mr.. Auer-