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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-20
RETURN OF MONEY DEMANDED
Attorney General Jackson Says o. & W.R
R. Is Not Entitled to $l17,161 Paid 70 II

Albany March s-In letter to the New YORK
Ontario Western Railroad Company made pubI,o
tonight, Attorney General jackson demands or IN
company the return TO the state Of Sll7lsl which
he contends was paid Illegally to the company. in
connection with the Improvement Of tho bara
canal The money wds paid by the state as dan,
ages resulting from the removal OF the cor,ns,,,..
bridge across Wood Creek. Oneida Comm F'i,S
building OF a new bridge and the cost of cbarei,
the roadbed and approaches. Elm defiant ~ tIs
prompt payment OF this by YOU ror" III iae
the Attorney General. Il shall bring an nctinn - =
recover the same 0''V" ~
The Attorney General holds that IL was tho 7,,,
OF the railroad company at its own expense 10
remove rebuild. alter or change the bridge ar "a
way. The state OF New York continues i NJ
Jackson was under no legal or other liaIiiit' r.
pay any part of the cost Of making such ch1SSpe eo
or altera lions The payment you of the SIi7 ~,
the receipt and detention thereof by YOU ver ol
are without authority or right" ~ "V'' ana
Mr. Jackson says the money was mil - -,
cerber 81 last. but balance of 81 geo yvas -
had directed Controller Glynn to-day 10 ref,,s
payment of this balance. 80 1N'"'e the
1t stated tonight by "A member of tho -,
canal board that abstracts of the proceatirsl oW w
the Canal BoGrd which went out OF Office on o. ni
uary showed that the payment Of the cJst,, Jan
authorized unanimously by the Canal R0a~J WIS
the approval of former Attorney General Man on
although the abstract Of the title of the dsH5 -
the payment OF the money not passed on ioi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-20
MR.. l[ELLEN'S VISIT.
Continued from FIRST page.

cause their wishes are fathers to their thoughts
This he cannot help, bur he will not permit the
fact 10 worry him. as he will always refrain
from taking any one into his fun confidence IN
advance of the whole public.
TO CONSULT SEVERAL GOVERNORS
The President has no purpose to see the Gov
errors of all the states. although he has planned
TO consult a number Of them regarding economic
ana political questions during the next few
months He will also talk with any prominent
man who asks 10 see him. and II il occurs 20
him that the information possessed by any one.
be he railway president. fnanctar or politician.
would be of use to him. he viii not hesitate
10 send for that person, regardless OF the ru-
mors TO which such a conference may give rise.
For instance. the President expects 10 have a
talk with Governor Hughes at the convenience
OF that official The Invitation was sent to Mr..
Hughes soma time ago, and before the Public
Utilities bill for instance, was drawn, and Yet
the President realizes that IL the Governor hap
pens 70 find time 10 over 20 Washington
while the Utilities bill is pending the unin-
formed portion OF the press viii probably i'm
mediately jump 70 the conclusion that II Is with
regard % that measure that the Executive de-
sires to consult the Governor.
Before calling the President Mr.. SIellen
paid visit to the Interstate Commerce Cont
mission. and had chat with Chairman Knapp.
The commission has been making some in
quiries regarding the New York New Haven
& Hartford. and Mr.. Meen sought to elucidate
certain points in connection Herewith.
Incidentally. il learned at the commits
sion to-day that plans for the inquiry into the
Hill lines, which was announced exclusively I'm
these dispatches To The Tribune of March 10.
Is wellunder way, and that it will be prosecuted
along lines similar 70 those employed in inves-
ugating the Hartman lines and Mr.. Harri-
mans system Of finance
President Mell"n left Washington FOR BOSTON
on the Federal Express this afternoon. Before
going he said that he did not know whether
any other railway presidents would call on tho
President. He did not. at this time expect To
return soon although II was possible he might
come 20 Wat hington at any time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-20
DIR. HUGHES OPTIMISTIC
american life Better and Sounder
Than Ever Before, He Says.

Troy. " Y March 19.-Governor Hughes was
the principal speaker at the annual dinnsr Of the
Young Mems Christian Association here to-
tanning to the good which the association is
doing in behalf Of young manhood He advo-
Gated principles of equity. justice and public
spiritedness in private as well as i'm public life.
The Governor said that he was going to keep
every pledge that he had ever made. He con-
tinued
No one can take into account the general con-
dition of the country to-day without being con-
WINGED that American life is in sOunder and bet
ter shape now than IL has ever been before. The
people are more generous. the standards higher
and the young men have better prospective of
life than they have had for many day. Every
problem which is being presented to the Ameri-
Of their devotion To high ideals. We say that
there has been moral revival. and that is true
There has been clearer view of mans Obliga-
ton to those about him and quiet determina-
ton the part Of the people at large that no
man, no matter who he may be- shall be faith
less TO the people as whole and at the same
time enjoy public respect. Any one who gives
thought TO the subject viii come to the Conclu-
sion that there is nothing i'm the world which IS
worth having which is not gained through the
respect Of the people at large. You cannot en-
iOy yourself long If you do not have a sense o.
honor and find duty and self-respect paramount.
There is no use to make men good by mere Jaw
We wane men in office who will refusa~tO do
things that are not appraised just and honor
able The question is. what is tho best service
to be rendered In a straightforward way which
the people in their of justice will approVe2
Every organization which makes men desire 70
be Just and fair and square is a security 20 the
perpetuity Of our institutions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-20
BALLOT Reform URGED.
But Massachusetts, System Meets
7cith Little Favor at AIbany.
rBy Telesraph - The tribune. ;

IeleEraph
Albany. March 19-Arguments for the adop-
ton OF the Massachusetts form Of ballot were
heard by the Assembly Judiciary Committee this
afternoon. Ex-Judge William y. Cohen repre-
senting the Election Laws Improvement Asso-
citation. and Albert S. Bard Of the Citizens
Union. urged the reporting Of the Prentice bill.
which provides for that form OF ballot. while
John ]. Dool'ng, Of the New York City Board II
Elections. and George n Emerson and Steven
B, OGorman of Buffalo. argued against H.
II was apparent from the attitude ~ mem
hers OF the committee that they did not care
seriously 70 consider arguments in favor Of it,
Judge Cohen was constantly interrupted in
course Of his speech. Assembyman F. O. Whit
ney. Of oswego. was particularly discourteous in
ms questions and in the way he asked them.
The chairman OF the committee made feeble at
temIts 10 preserve order
Julse cohen pointed out that the style OF
nahot specified In the bin had been advocated
by the Governor. He called attention 10 tbe
recommends lions OF judges OF the highest
t'Ul vs. III me state FOR some revision Of the
present system and grave dangers thar might
arise from this should an election be closely
contested.
The present system Of voting he declared.
is party asset You put one good man az
the head OF the ticket. and then li the other
PAGES with political ward heelers. perhaps y
voter comes along and votes the whole ticket
ne sees only the name at the top of tho column.
Give Us the Massachusetts ballot and the differ
ent parties will have to 10 moro careful i'm the
selection of candidates for these minor posi-
lions.
lie laid particular stress on the necessity for
simplicity. Nothing could be less complicated
than the instruction 20 tho voter that he pur
MS cross before the name Of each candidate for
whom he purposed To vote he said He pointed
out that the abolition OF the party column would
tend to make all organizations careful IN tho
selection OF candidates
Albert 5. Bard said that the two principal
points involved We're TO make the elections falr
20 ali. including those who desired To split thei..
ballots, and the results certain by having no
antiquities TO methods OF marking The
Massachusetts ballot would be ABSOLUTELY fair
to all voters, and would do away with the am
biguities. he commended
Mr.. Dooling opposed the bin because he said
1t would increase 10y 10 per cent the present
heavy expense for elections IF this hin -
passed he said. 1T will cost the city of New
York S4OOOi0 and require the redistrictinc Of
the whole city. There is no general desire for 5,
change in the system Hardly l per cent or the
voters in New York City want this new ballot
II you have the Massachusetts ballot YOU will
also have 10 have an educational test and this
would distranchise over one hundred thousand
voters in New York city"
There is almost n" possibility Of the bill re-
celNing a favorable report. because OF the on
position OF upstate politicians.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-20
WELLER SEES JOKER IN BILL.
Objects to Some Features of Bridge Terminal
Measure-Wants Amendment

Mayor Mcclellan gave public hearings vestar1a,.
on the bills TO provide FOR the Manhattan terminal
o. inc brooklyn Bridge Lawrence WELLER. former
~ secretary OF the city Club ronrneor,ina a.
metropolitan Parks Association apnaarad oo.,f,,t
me oili km9wn as Senate 405. act TO amend tbe
laws or 1901. which purDorts to b, for fha rait. :
OF the bridge crush and 20 extend the use ~ ~
Iootpaths' roadways. railroad trucks and otbor
FACILITIES for the use of pedestrians vehjcirs ~
railway passengers at the Manhattan end ~ ~
bTldge; lie said II made an elevated bridge loon
MI WELLER thought he saw joker in the biI
ana Eald tnat Il would allow an elevated railroad
10 be run between and over all the bridges ;,
Guiding the Brooklyn: Williamsburg and new Man
haitian; that II would allow an eleyated roaj a.,
Ipeiancey street, that II gave the Bridge Commits.
sioner the power to give away franchise for this
ROAD tor ntty years. and that no mention of COM
pensatiOn was made 0'' - OO'I-
Ar- Nelller SAID 2fterward he did not wish ~
understood that he was opposed 70 the hill III
regards the Improvement as essential He also
IesaIus the mayor as sincere and desirous of ar
irving al 4 solution Of the bridge crush problem
5ut ne REGARDS passages In the new measure as
dangerous ana thinks they ought 10 be eliminated
Mayor Mcclellan gave no hint OF his action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-20
OPPOSE PHILLIPS BILL.
of Name in More than One COL
umn Regarded as a Step Backward.
IHy Telegraph 10 The Tribune

TBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune
Albany. March BIN a statement issued tonight
Travis H. Whitney legislative agent OF the Citizens
Union severely criticised the bill by AssembIyman
name in more than one column on u ballot lie de-
clured that instead of this measure being step
toward ballot reform. it 81 step in tho other di-
rectiou This bill is the order OF third reading
for tomorrow The statement says:
bill by Assembyman Phillips. amending thu
Election law by prohibiting the name of a Candi-
date from being printed IN more than one column
OF the ballot has excited the interest OF advocates
OF ballot reform This Dill. SO IT'S supporters say.
was reported by the Judiciary Committee. Of which
Assemblyman charles W Mead. OF Albany. Is
chairman. after snap hearing
The friends of ballot reform much encoIr-
aged bV the positive recommendations of Governor
Hughes IN favor of the adoption Of the MaSsaCh,S-
city organizations. who were In Albany to-day m
hearing the Massachusetts bill. expressed
bill step backward. The bill prohibits the
printing Of name in more than one column. and
provides that II a person has been nominated by
Two or more parties or independent bodies he must
nle statement stating in which column he desires
his name TO appear II he fails 10 file such
the Secretary Of State. County Clerk or Board
II the column of the party body that first nOmi-
mated him. The hill further provides that vacancy
created by dropping duplicate nomination must
remain and cannot be filled under the ordinary
provisions OF tho Election law.
II is understood that upstate Republican poll
ucians are alarmed the increase in independent
Noung and aim to prevent any form of fusion and
that the bill reported under orders The
f.ecuoh law IS already rather stringent Go ftI-
SION, In that II provides that vacancy a ticket
cannot be filled with the name Of candidate al
ready nominated by another party or independent
The Citizens Union. City Club and other New
aoTk examinations have expressed themselves In
Assembly. '"e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-20
A GOVERNOR.


ability OF failure in attempt 10 convict even
should an indictment be secured. this depart
ment is of the opinion that the governments
interests Will be best served by pursuing the
matter no further ! return the papers In the
said cases herewith
In commenting upon the debate in which ne
promised 70 make the revelations. MY Mann
says thar the representatives who took suen
an active part IN having limitation placed o.!
the land fraud Investigations were al from ths
states where frauds have been committed. no
contends that. while he has intention OF M
pugning their motives. it is possible they MAJ
have been prompted in their zeal 10 make II az
pear that great amount OF fraud had been
committed by the fact that I'm SO doing they
would crafty many OF their constituents Wh'
possibly would prefer that the facts when
might De disclosed by an investigation OF some
OF their land transactions should not becomS
public
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-20
EoR RApln TRANSIT BELIZE.

special COMMITTEES OF the Retail Drysoods A.
ISOLATION has recommended that COMMITTEES taEs
the rapid transit problem and after conferences
with the authorities and the bodies interested re-
port on plans for relief The report says tnal
within the next ten years there must be between
S25OotO00O and SS00O0o00N expended by tine city Oh
subway constipation alone. but that under ths
present Rapid Transit act the city viii be unaois
TO cope financially with the situation. II points 20
the Public Utilities bill as forecastng SONS meas
Ure OF relief but says that some way should %
found 10 preserve ana continue the Work OF ~
tension already outlined bring IL into Sle
hands OF the new commission without needless az
lay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-20
TAFT AND NIAGARA FALLS.
Meets Fellow Members of Commission to
Improve Scenic Beauty of Place

Secretary Taft o@ TIE War Department on his
way from New Haven to washington yesterday
had consultation with his fellow members Of tho
commission appointed by tho federal government
70 make plans for the scenic improvement. Of tie
American sda OF Niagara Falls The conference
was held IN tho offices of McKim. Mead & White
no. 16o Fiftb avenue. In addition 10 Charles T.
McKim. Z L. olmstead and T.. D. Mlet. who with
AIr. Taft members Of the commission. there
were present Captain Scwell. II United States
engineer corps and Captain kutz. engineer at
the United States Military Academy They talked
IN general WY Of what il was hoped to accom-
plish
within "A month the members OF the commission
viii probably make personal Inspection OF the
conditions n Niagara Falls. after which they viii
know just how large problem thev TO solve
Secretary TAFT left for Washington at 12:S5 p.
Yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-20
SUPPORT POLICE BILL.
ONLY One Dissenting Word at Peo-
pies Institute.

Only one dissenting word was smoker NJ Tho Pen
rIo's Institute last rIrbt yrbo, - .+. -,
rs '''7 '''- i'h''l "ii'H 4 N"t' WAS taken
On resolution approving the Bingham Police bnl
Il always retain my right 10 oDnose f., fako ..
criad the 7iesertor '
NHth Inc vote was taken there were two
faint noes" but the dissenter Nj Cody vac
-ra ,,r,. -,o,, NIL, -.-., ..- 800 80
mo ONLY man VINO Sloou up when rising vote
was taken lie thought thers vera noiitice g., III
bill
Charles s,ror,,o -,,,,,h sol,
1.ili H.. sa.,- -, ~ 49,. l.'' "plosluoh 10 the
etr,,3:s, -iiu MCldIreh gave pretty
st3Hs presumption that il good bin lie
~, "'E"ii'.Il mat tic bill was meant give
PgHtltaI power - Mayor Mcclellan at the expense
OF liiAil'S r.. Murphy was foolish. He said he
should never have the respect for tho ITayor ma.
man desires 70 nave from his fellow mon until
recount of the last muycEaIty cle-;iou
j. AspiuwaH Hodge read statement from tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-20
FOR INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.
Delegation Urges on Governor Action by
State Authorities.

Albany. March EXMayor Seth low Of New
York and a number Of other delegates to the Ma
;ional Arbitration and Peace Conference. which
meets in New York City April il TO Il. waited
on Governor Hughes today and suggested the ad-
visibility OF action by the Legislature in the way
OF official recognition OF the congress.
The delegates suggested the passage of a reso-
luton by the Legislature favorng international ar
bitration, making provision for representation Of
the Legislature in the councils of the congress
and the appointment of committee. coupled with
q suitable state appropriation. with a view 10 the
entertainment of delegates from other state gov
crnments.
Besides Mr.. Low the party included Samuel r.
DuttOn. chairman Of the executive committee OF
the congress; Colonel Asa Bird Gardiner DR.. John
u Finley. James r2lcott. John D. Higgins. Ralph
NJ Easley. General T. j. Ripley, William II. Tay
Ter. General James Grant Wilson and Hayne Davis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-20
PROGRESS or BILLS.
.lr. Lees. to Keep City Magistrates
ont of Politics. Passes assembly.
~ Te'egrapa 70 TIE Tribane. J

Albany. March l9.-After a sharp debate the
Assembly to-day passed Assemblyman Lees bill
prohibiting city magistrates from membership
sn political committees the practice Of Law. by
a vote Of - TO ~. Opposition TO this measure
came chiefly from Tammany politicians though
Assemblynlan Merritt spoke against IL. declaring
that New York City was the only place where
she judiciary mixed IN politics
Air. De Groot's bill which authorizes cutting q
Toad through Cypress HILLS Cemetery met de-
feat by a vote OF t3 ~. Mr. De Groot viii
make another effort 10 get his bill passed.
The Assembly passed bills to-day giving the
remainder Of the salaries OF Assemblymen Dono-
hue. Burnett and Stanley 20 their widows.
The Smith Cocaine bin advanced to third
reading. Assemblyman Wainwright will oner
more drastic amendments when il comes up for
final passage.
The hearing on Assemblyman Merrltt's Water
Storage bill will be held before the Joint Ju-
dietary committees OF the Assembly and the
Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-20
NEW MEASURES INTRODUCED.
One Affecting Political COntributiOns-An-
other Niagara Power Grab.
~ T-legraIh 70 Tho immune

Albany, March l9--AssembIyman Wells, OF Now
York introduced to-day u bill amending the laws
as 10 political contributions by corporations by al
lowing contributions toward promoting or oppos-
ing legislation If made membership corporations
or associations without capital stock which are
not political parties or organized In aid Of any
candidate for political Office. Another bill pro-
VIdes that such corporations associations must
incude in their reports statement Of all sums 90
received and the manner in which they were spent.
Asseu1blyman Parker presented measure conf
peHng the Niagara Lockport and Ontario Power
Company fence I'm its rights of way to protect
people and animals from coming IN contact with
towers other charged structures. 1t is under
stood that several persons have been killed in this
way. The company recently had bill introduced
permitting the Governor 10 appoint special police
men protect its property. 1t is one Of the much
denounced Niagara power grab" concerns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-20
JURY WILL NOT CONVICT POLICEMEN

AItcr oeins our several hours. tho jury in the
case Of Patrolmen McGloin and Hotter 90 the
Brownsville station. Brooklyn. who were cbar,o1
with grating, was discharged by Judge FaWcett IN
the Kings County Court last night. The iur,, baa
failed to after being secCn,i' ls-u
the accused men We're on the stand during the
afternoon ana sWore that they had never seen
Joseph RazzanO. the saln0nkeeper who acc,eel
them OF forcing him 20 give them money for a
present for the wardmen'' There We're se,.a-.i
sharp clashes between District ATTORNEY C,iarIa
and ex-senator Whitlock. counsel for the ac
cused men. a.
The trial of the three other police officers who
are also accused by saloonkeepers will probabiSy
Degin to-day. Nine turymen were selected veoter
day TO try Michael Hines. whose case will be the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-20
FAVOR BRONX PARKWAY.
Making Borough Of BrOnr Into
Bronr County Also 1dUocatcd.
~ Teierrarh % The Tribune J

Albany. March l9-With slight amendments
sha Assembly Committee on Internal Affairs viii
report Assemblynan Duell's bill, which provides
Tor a Bronx parkway, this week.
A hearing on the biz was held this afternoon.
sThe supervisors - Wesichester County are
unanimously in favor Of tho parkway, and APP
peared before the committee 10 urge the passage
of the measure There WAS practically no oppo-
siton to the blIl. Mr. DLel; has been promised
enough support 10 put il through the Assembly
Advocates and opponents OF Ire measure erect
sng the Borough OF The Bronx into Bronx
County filed the ASS .lnh-Y chamber THE after
noon and for four hours discussed the measure.
The supporters Of the bin far outnumbered It's
opponents II is believed that this measure,
which has been regularly introduced for many
years, has at last fair chance OF passage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-20

Cleveland. March 1s-wiluam H. Taft was
strongly advocated for President here tonight at
a meeting Of the Tippecanoe Club the leading Re
publican organization in Northern Ohio Congress
man Theodore L Burton. who the guest Of
honor Of the club in the course OF a general dis
cIssion Of political questions. took occasion 10 de-
clare himself enthusiastic advocate of the
nomination Of Secretary Tar as Mr.. Roosevelts
successor. and his declaration was greeted with
storm OF applause, indicating Enthusiastically a
strong Taft sentiment in Cleveland. Mr.. Burton
also made il clear that President Roosevelt viii
not be a candidate 10 succeed himself He said
that Mr. Roosevelt might be looked 70 q ma
tonal leader again In 1912. 1916 1920. but that
the President felt impelled because Of the prece-
dent against third term 10 forbid the cOnsidcTa-
ton Of his name in connection with tho Presidency
d 1905
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-20
RECEIVES GOV. JOHNSON's LETTER.
President Has Discussed Suggestion with
Several of His Callers.

Washington. March 19.-Presitlent Roosevelt has
received from Governor Johnson of Minnesota the
letter recently sent by him bearing on the subject
of national conference with view 10 reaching
a common understanding 70 the powers to be
exerted by the states in ease OF any extension OF
federal authority IN railroad regulation The Presi-
dent has discussed the question with some OF his
callers and expects 20 reply promptly 70 Governor
.ohuSOn'S suggestions.