The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-10
conferences BY
LEGISLATORS on
ADJOURNMENT EVE
Governor Prevents South Jers
sey Leaders from Keeping
Pledges to Brewers.
SIGNS BILL MOMENT
BEFORE 1T is RECALLED
New Auto Legislation-Laws
Against Anarchists-Fun
Over Proposed Holiday.
1rrorn a STAFF Correspondent

TRENTON, April 10.-Although last
night was the eve of the adjournment
of the Legislature, the ena had the
unusual opportunity on such an occa-
sion of being able to adjourn early in
the evening and not hold a night ses-
sion.
This was due to the fact that the
calendar was practically clear and also
to the fact that the leaders wanted to
have a number of quiet conferences on
the courses to be followed regarding
the public utility. the civil service, the
excise commission proposition n sew
eraI other measures on which a deci-
sion will have to be made today.
Must Pay Separate Licenses.
Governor Fort signed 0 bill No.
POS. the only excise bill passed this ses-
sion, as soon az he reached the State
House today. A moment after signing
it he received notice that the Senate
and House had passed a concurrent
resolution to recall it.
Levi Morris, Democratic Assembly
man from Sussex, ~introducer of the
VIII. WCIIl L u tiit lOA 1iio saw y
it that his pill became a law without
loss of time.
The new law provides that a bother
must pay a minimum license fee of 500
III each municipality where he does
business.
$4,000 Contribution.
As%semblyman Morris, of Sussex Coun-
~ ,rroo N nnrx urhN,4 tla1 Carafo ,a--
current resolution was adopted to recall
the bill, which was passed yesterday
and sent to the Governor. The Senate
leaders, when the bill was under con-
s~ideration, amended the bill, but left it
in q form not suitable to brewers to
whom they were under obligation, and
yesterday representatives of Philadel-
phia beer interests, who were said to
have contributed to the Republican
campaign funds for several years. de-
manded that the bill be killed.
1t was. reported that one concern in
Philadelphia had put up $4,000 for the
Republican campaigns last year on con-
dition that there should be no excise
Legislation this year, and that it's repre-
sentative raised Cain yesterday when
the passage of the Morris bill became
known.
Therefore. the South Jersey leaders
in the Senate got busy yesterday and
had the resolution to recall passed. The
reason given was that the bill be
amended. 1t had previously been so
amended in the Senate that it was not
Known by Mr.. Morris when it was re-
turned to the House. The House passed
the resolution to recall by the vote of
so to II.
killing Excise.
No action will be taken on excise
measures at this session. despite the
Governors request. The resolution for
u commission to investigate the excise
question. passed yesterday in the SEN
ate, was a convenient way to put off
the Governor and at the same time
carry out the promises made to the
Philadelphia brewers
II was said, however, that there was
some doubt in the minds of the leaders
about the proper course to follow, and
there was talk of not sending the reso-
luton to the House. This would be as
effective in killing all excise Legislation
as final action on the resolution would
be, and there would be the added safety
of not having to act on a report by the
commission next year.
Excise investigations.
The resolution as adopted provide.
that the commission 'shallf investigate
the whole subject of the excise ques'
tion in this State, to examine existing
excise laws of his State and MAXI
such recommendations with respect II
changes therein as in their judgmen
may seem wise.
''They shall report to the Governor
on OF before December Is, 1905; they
shall have power to hold sittings e.
such places in the State as may b
most convenient and necessary; corr
pei the attendance of witnesses and thi
giving of information in response II
proper inquiry by the same methods
and means now applicable to the court
of this State.
''They shall be paid no salary Of
compensation for such services, Blu
shall receive actual travelling ant
other necessary expenses incurred b,
them in the performance of their duty
they shall have power to appoint a sec
rotary, whose travelling and othei
necessary expenses incurred in h per
Torrance of his duty shall be paid II
the same manner as the expenses O
the commission. He shall receive
salary to be liked by the Governor. no
TO exceed $500"
Hahn Committed Bills.
Al FIVE bills proposed by h Hair
Committee of last year, which investi'
gated the State institutions, went t(
the Senate today after passage in the
House. The Senate adjourned~e early
last night, with it's calendar almost
clear, but the House continued in SEES
sion during the evening.
One of the Hahn bills abolishes cor
poral punishment n provided tina
dungeons at the Railway Reformator1
should be used only on the order o