The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-08-03
HOME RULE
LAW SOUGHT
BY COUNCIL
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debate. President John F. sinnott, on a
close viva voce vote, decided that the
resolution had been carried
There were only fourteen alternatives
on the viva voce expression as far as
could be learned. If, however, a roll
call had been taken there would have
been sixteen votes or more, sufficient
to pass 1t.
The resolution in full was as fol-
lows:
Whereas. By reason of the stringent
provisions of the laws affecting the
traffic of liquor, particularly hose sec
tions which prohibit the sale of such
beverages on Sundays, the reasonable
customs. desires or sentiments of
great majority OF the citizens of New
ark are interfered with in peculiarly
obnoxious and vexatious manner; and
Whereas, The situation thus de-
scribed was set forth in a message 10
this body from his honor, the Mayor,
bearing date of July IL. 1907;
Pesolved, That in accordance with
the recommends ton of his honor. the
Mayor, contained In said message. this
Common Council does hereby respect
fully petition the Legislature of New
Jersey to recognize the justice and
equity OF the principle of local Home
Rule" In this particular, and by en-
actment of suitable legislation confer
upon the people of Newark. either
directly or through their accredited
representatives. the authority to
regulate the hours for the sale of liquor
within the bounds of this city;
Resolved. Tint the clerk be directed
to forward copies of this resolution to
each member of the House of Assem-
bly, and Senate of New Jersey.
AS soon as Majority Leader Patrick
II. Ryan introduced the resolution
Minority Leader William P. Martin
attacked ii. as did his colleague, Cur.
tis r. Burnett.
In the first place Alderman Martin
wished to have the resolution amended
so that the words either" before
directly and "or through their ac-
credited Representatives" after the
word directly" be taken out Of the
resolution.
IT will vote for the resolution in that
shape" said he as soon as his clip of
paper had been read. because the
question will then be put up to the
people. where it belongs"
Alderman Martin said that It was
his belief that the people should decide
on the Sunday question and that it
should not be left to any official body.
His amendment was defeated. where
upon Mr.. Martin attacked the resolu-
ton by defending several of the pro-
visions of the bishops law. which at
tack brought hot shot from the Demo-
cratic side when he asked, What kind
of local option do you want ?"
"The purpose of the present law"
said he, e,''tends only for good The
backroom is eliminated amongst other
things. 1t provided nothing but that
the laws be enforced"
"The Assembly which is in control of
the Democracy this year, refused to pass
a law permitting Sunday opening That
shows the value of the enactment, .. added
Martin.
He referred to the statements that were
made In the Council relative TO the Sun
day selling question in Chicago. 1t was
stated that that municipality had taken
steps to prevent Sunday selling.
II do not know" said Alderman Mar
lin. "if any other city in the country. ex-
sept Chicago, W O is willing to 30 on
'eeord through its legalzed representa-
ives as being in favor of Sunday selling
The question should be left TO the people.
where 1t belongs
Alderman james \. Bray maintained
that Newark business life was suffering
ov the enforcement Of the "Bishops law
people leave the city on Sunday and
)t1er cities. where Sunday selling is not
are getting the benefit, said
Alderman Bray. who thought the Council
should do ell I'm its power to help the peo-
pie who elected them to get liberal Sunday
avs.
Before the existence of The Bishops
aw." said Alderman Ryan a person could
20 into saloon on Sunday and quietly
AVE a drink. II he wante1 another, he
ould get it without getting intoxicated.
IL venture to say. however, that under
he present arrangement there are more
runken men on the streets Sunday after
looms than ever before"
The Alderman cited an instance where
m recent Sunday he found one OF his
Employees drunk at his place of business
I asked him where he had gotten the
iquor when saloons were closed on Sun
lay" said the Democratic leader. "He
aid that once upon time he could get
omething to drink on Sunday in saloon
'ut now he put in n supply Saturday.
which he quickly disposed of on Sunday
etting drunk"
Il believe that we should adopt this
resolution and have the Legislature do
to relieve the situation con-
,luded the Alderman.
Aluefman JULIUS y. meyer INFORMED Al
lerman Martin. Just before the close Of
he argument, that the Essex Assembly
delegation had been in favor OF liberal Sun
lay laws, and that the Newark Common
Council was not asking anything In va
lance to what the local Assemblymen
we're willing to vote for. President Sin
lott then put the resolution to a vote
Alderman Frey Democrat, voted against
t. but Mr.. Schreitmueller. Republican
.dded his voice % that Of the Demo-
,ratic Ayes" The president announced
hat the resolution had been carried al
hough a canvass later brought to light
he fact that only fourteen votes had been
ast. The votes of Alderman Joseph A.
Wright, who was absent, and Alderman
William r. Bennett. Republican advocate
t Sunday selling who did not vote on the
iva voce expression, would have given
he necessary votes II roll call were
'rdered-