The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-10
Governor Calls for Special E|ec- tIon and Special Session
 of the Legislature
DETERMINED ID HAVE
 RACING BILLS MADE LAW
New York Members of the Legislature Get Surprise When They Receive Vigorous Message From
 the Governor.

Albany, N. r., April 9.-Any expectation that a Hull would follow the storm of yesterday in the legislature when the senate by tie vote defeated the anti race track gambling legislation desired by Governor Hughes, was dispelled at the opening session this morning in dramatic fashion. Hardly had either house con- vened before the secretary of the gov ernor announced "a communication in writing from the governor" When read in each house, the communication proved to be a special message couched in the governors most direct and vigorous style, declaring, first, that yesterdays vote in the senate could not be regarded as disposing of the anti-gambling ques- tion, and also calling attention to several other matters on which the governor believes the legislature should pass be- fore final adjournment.
 Also simultaneously with these mes- sages to both houses the governor caused 1t to be made known that it was his Intention to proclaim special election probably on May 12 in the Niagara Or leans senatorial district to fill the va cancy in the senate caused by the recent NlaRdTa Falls. At the same time he put forth also the intimation that he would prob ably call an extraordinary session of the legislature to convene on Monday evening, May Il.
 Subject of Interest.
 The announcement of the special elec- ton was the subpect of more than ordi- nary interest in the legislature and par ticularly of the bearing this might have on the anti-gambling bills should they be presented at the proposed extraordinary session in view of the possibility that the bills might gain supporter in the new senator. More than ordinary interest was attributed to the veto of Governor Hughes today of local bill of Senator Wemple, relative to the village of Sara toga Springs, and to the fact that he compelled the recall (to avoid veto) of Senator Grattans bill extending the time for construction of the Albany and Scho- harie railroad. both of these senators hav- ing voted yesterday against the anti-gam- bling bills.
 When the governors attention was drawn tonight to the coincidence, he de- clined to make any comment for publica- tion, but pointed out first that Senator Grattan's bill plainly violated policy WHICH Ine SoVeTnOT dSseFteO ldSl year, and second, that he had today approved bills of Senators Cassidy and Gilchrist. who also voted yesterday against the anti-gambling bills.
 Announcement was made here today of series of mass meetings to be held In various parts of the state, beginning with one in Albany tomorrow afternoon. to get a public expression on the de- feat of the gambling bills The announce ment of the Albany meeting included q statement that Senator Grattan would be invited to attend and explain his vote against the bills.
 Very Much Surprised. ', The senate especially received the mes sage with every evidence of surprise. A number of senators on both sides were absent and those who were there were plainly jaded by the long struggle of yesterday.
 Senators Grady and McCarren, who were. leaders in the successful opposition to the gambling bills yesterday, took the occasion to make bitter attacks on Gov ernor Hughes Senator McCarren sug- gested ''that a respectful message be | sent to the governor advising him to A mind his own business.
 4. Senator Raines. the majority leader, |fu-ompetly resented this manner of re- -~- the message and upon his mo-