Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-27
Governor Intimates He May Call it Togeth-
 CT Again in Special Session
SENATORIAL PROSPECTING NEEDED
Cannot be Done Until 1921 Unless Present Assembly Acts-His Excellency Gratifed by What Has Been Accomplished-Hoyt Elected to New Haven Judge
 ship-Connecticut Co.'S Charter to Next Assembly.

Sid- assembly. Jalluary session of 1911 was adjourned this afternoon. The one topic of conversation as the mem hers bade their fellows goodbye was shall We be back next January?' Governor Baldwin in his final address 10 the mem bers made reference to the failure of the body to equalize the senatorial districts. This gave addi- tonal weight to the subject which had been twice touched upon in messages and again few days ago in letter tC the committee on redstricting
 Gifts of Watches and Diamonds.
 The session ended after The usual Eurly-burly in the house, which fur risned great amusement to the gal leries. which were filled with specta- tors Then came the presentation of remefnbrances 10 the house officers, a gold watch and fob to Speaker Scott, ocratic leaoer, horseshoe of dia- nonds to 3ir. Banks the republican leader. a diamond ring to Clerk Rus sell a gold watch to Assistant Clerk Buckley and field glasses to Rev. MT. Marshall the chaplain. The speeches N ere marked with cordiality and well vorded expressions of love, respect and fellowship-and cheers were given with a will.
 Bitter Debate in Senate.
 The senate had no gift exercises. as thcFe had all been presented at the
 
 9iahan to the body. In that branch ffers was very bitter debate over the New Haven judgeship. character izel hy an attack by Senator Mitchell Ipon republican politicians in New Haven in which he spared no words. Gne other members Of the senate prac- t,cally let the bitterness pass without comment
 I've Senators on New Tack.
 Before the matter was finally set tied in favor of Samuel F.. Hoyt in concurrence Senator Mitchell had of 1cTed the name of Judge Mathewson. and he with Senator Mahan took the opportunity to sound the praises of the latter. whereas a few months ago. when the contest was on between Judge ciathewson and Mir. Webb both senators had been almost bitter in their arguments against the name of the former.
 Connecticut River Charter Goes Over. The other controversial matter up for disposal on this. the last day. was the new charter of the Connecticut River company. and this was sent over 1o the next general assembly. The minor matters which had been buffeted between the two branches were dis posed Of and both bodies in the early afternoon were ready for the joint convention which began at o'clock. lieutenant Governor Bakesiee presid- fd. prayer was Oy Chaplain Sexton. and Senator Juds0n and Representa- fives Huntingdon and TinGier waited upon the governor to inform him that the body was ready to be dismissed. Governor Baldwin exclaimed: This is very welcome news 10 me to know that re are about to adjourn.
 The governor was attended by Ex- ecutivs Secretary Thomas. Colonel -io-an of the staff. in uniform. and tbe state officers with Sheriff Dewey.
 
 Governor Baldwin. in addressing the general assembly. said.
 Mir President Mr Speaker and Gentlemen Of the General Assembly,
 This joint convention concludes by Ear the longest session ever held by the general assembly of Connecticut. You have given your assent to an amendment tO the constitution pro- posed by the general assembly of 1909 hich f ratified by the people will Jrevent any future legislative session from continuing beyond an early date tn June. By letting your constituents Knew from rour own legislative ex- Tsrisnce how necessary. in view of the growth Of tho state. the imposition of frch constitutional limit has become. sou can remove all doubt as to it's ep1roysi bv the people at the O. tober town meetings soon to be held. You tsve proposed for the consideration of the next general assembly another constitutional amendment. conceived in che same spirit.
 Opposes Special Legislation. ''Ii Is that forbidding for ;he future rreclal legislation in cases where the game end can be as well accomplished Sv q general statute law in its ma ture Is general and universal; laying Gown one and the same rule for all. nnd-r similar conditions. Our general statutes already cover most of the matters as to which changes in the general unvritter common law may be GceIned desirable. Freedom of incor Irrations has been fvily secured and you have wisely rejected several pc titions for special charters because the game results could be had by resort 10 the general statutes. Other petitions where there could be no incorporation without q special charter. ss for banks end trust companies. you have granted end the acts just -assed have reneat- ed one after another at great length, the same identical provision.
 Advantages of . General Law.
 "A general law ss to the powers of ar trust corrpa rias w'ewid have ~,ade E-rh repetition unnecessary SAl re- drred tho lensth of each charter by fwo-thirds. The pa ssage of such laws. fr the case Of banks. trust companies end insurance conlpanies, would be fa- ciiitated by the adoption of this con s-ituficnsi amencment. Ii will also Yrr7etuat. the policy which you have wisely adopted of refusing special di vcrces for causes not warranted by the general statutes.
 Two Thirds Vote to Override vetoes.
 Another amendment to our consti- triion which you have proposed for the consideration of the next assembly, requiring .i two-third> vote to oyer- ride veto of the governor. will, 1 be- E~Ne cou-n.end itself to the people and IroVe useful preventive Of unneces ~1..l.. erection Of public utilities commits sion will tend to relieve future general rss enblies rom the consideration of ran. matters affecting tho admins traiion of public service companies nitn cS1 hc more satisfactorily fanIlcI ,, t small body exercising