New-York tribune., 1908-06-12
AYES.

Senator Grady thereupon presented anothef
amendment, making punishment OF a hne oi
$3.50 as alternative to the years imprisonment
On this the vote 25 to %, the same as the
rrexfous vote, save that Senator O'Nel DID not
vote until a cali for the absentees Then ne
voted in the negative. third amendneht'
making the penalty the game for stock specula-
ton as for professional gambling at racetracks'
was lost. "a to 27. Senator Cehalan switched on
that vote.
Beaten three times, Senator Grady abandoned
the ATTEMPT to amend the bills, and let the first
con1e TO vote. There much explaining OF
rositions by those who voted against 1t, notaeiy
hy the Republicans. and most Of this was de-
-1unciation OF the Governor. Senator Ralnes hso
20 insist that the five-IhiIGte rule be enforced
risidly, cut Of Difference 10 Senator Feelkers
condition.
..rrn glad the Senator from the 42d differs in
his ideas Of humanity from those held by men
higher up sneered Senator Cohalan. TO whom
this rule was applied first.
The line-,r on the final vote was exactly that
Of the test vote on the first amendment. and
when the last name had been called the faces
of the racing Senators heightened visibly.
GRADY SHOWS CONSIDERATION.
Senator Foelker went out Immediately after
he had voted. to lie down until he was needed
for the second bill. Senator Raines asked that
he be allowed TO register his vote and depart.
Consent 10 this was refused, but Senator Grady
was willing to let his name be called last as
an absentee, thus giving him little longer time
away from the chamber This was unnecessary,
bevever. as he appeared at the proper time,
voted and went home
Governor Hughes was Enthusiastically greatly
pleased when he learned the result
L am deeply gratihed al this result, he said.
ut is victory for law and order, the Importance
of which cannot be overestimated.
Referring 10 the action of Senator FoelSer in
leaving a bed of serious Illness to cast his vote
Tor the bills the Governor said:
THE act of Senator Foelker in coming to the
Senate in his weak condition most heroic
and worthy Of the same praise that we give to
distinguished service on the battlefield
senator Agnew said:
[ am entirely satisfied with the result. Sen
ator Raines. the president pro tenn. is entitled
10 great credit on account of the decision Of the
Senate 10 take a vote at IL o'clock to-day Inns
action and the courageous one OF Senator FoelkeT
jn coming to the Capitol in spite of his en-
feebled condition viii receive the well merited
approval of all good citizens, without regard 10
party affiliations.
The passage of these two bills proves the
force Of public opinion and the profound AMI
lasting respect of the people of the Empire State
for the Fundamental law incorporated IN our
constitution. / trust it will go long way tow
ard disa busing the minds of foreign observers
Of their impression that the citizens of this ooun-
try have no respect whatever for law and order.
The Rev A 6 Gregg. corresponding secretary
of the International Reform Bureau. said:
It is a great victory for the people. New
York now takes a leading place in matters of
reform. The same power of public sentiment
that has compelled the passage of the Agnew-
Hart bills Will insure their enforcement. A
great deal could be said in praise Of Governor
Hughes. Senator Agnew, Assemblyman Hart
and others, but the real hero Of the occasion is
Senator Foelker. 1t is thrilling to see a man
-=zT-- IL h. has don order
10 do what he believed TO he his duty.
Mrs Russell Sage and Mr.. Andrew Carnegie
each gave $500 TO our campaign at critical mo-
rlents. Mrs Sage also aided IN other ways.
Hundreds if not thousands OF people have given
smaller sums, in many instances involving un-
1nstakable sacrifices. Sympathetic cooperation
has accompanied these gifts, that have had
friends ali over the state who have been work
5ng well as giving.
Senators Grady and McCarren. who led the
opposition when seen late this afternoon had
nothing TO say on the passage of the bills.
The bills passed to-day in way affect. SO
far as cir face provisions go, the State Racing
Commission in particular horseracing in gen
eral They relate solely TO the penalties for
gambling. poolselling and bookmakng. which.
as before declared by the law he "a
public nuisance" Chapter 5O6 amends the rae
fng law by repeating that provision which pro-
1ides an exclusive penalty of simply recovering
at civil suit the amount wagered, which has ap-
piled to gambling within racetrack inclosure
thus g 4rnpting such gambling from the penal
ties operative elsewhere in the state. and ii also
provides that this general penalty shall be i'm
prisonment in the county jail penitentiary
for q period Of not more than one year" with
out alternative Of fine.
Chapter 507 amends the Penal Code in like
manner and in addition changes the grade Of
the crime from that Of felony, which any garr1b-
ling was until to-day. to tina. Of a misde-
meanor, thus bringing the offence within the
jurisdiction Of the minor criminal courts.