New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-01

Allen, Argetslnger and Emerson. Repub-
| Leans, and Harden end Harte. Democrats,
did not vote.
Immediately after this Senator Grady Of
fered resolution for adjournment OF the
| Legislature sine die at D. m. 1t was then
| 500 o'clock and the direct nominations
men figured he was trying to rush adj
journment SO this bill could not be con-
sldered in the Assembly. There ensued a
very hot battle, In which Newcomb, Hin
man, SAKE and others fought TO amend
the adjournment resolution. Finally Grady
saw he was outnumbered and In position
where neither bullying nor coaxing would
avail, so he consented to have his resolu-
ton amended TO fix time OF adjournment
at p. m. in which shape 1t was adopted
unanimously.
Conference Over Charter.
When tile Senate convened this morning
at IL O'clock the Tammanyites had not
given up hope OF grabbing the necessary
votes for the charter, though they were
not sanguine. A conference of the Demo-
cratic members was announced. AT that
time Senator'S Black. Bayne, Burd and
Long were outspoken against 1t, as was
Senator Duhamel, the Independence League
Democrat who went into the conference.
There was a long discussion Of the char
ter in conference. so long that the Senate
was called to order second time and
second recess was taken to permit the con-
tinuance OF the charter "confab." 1t ended
with a calling Of the roll TO show where
each member stood. Long before that for
nal declaration IT was foregone conclu-
Lett hot ba dead
roll call the exact strength Of the Demo
cratic opposition to It was disclosed Sena-
tors Bayne. Black, Burd. Duhamel, Harte,
LOOMS and Roosevelt, who had made up
his mind over night to oppose it, and SAKE
and Stiwell recorded themselves against H.
Following the vote came a discussion or
the reapportlonment bill. Senator Roose-
velt's attitude on the charter made 1t Ger
tain that his district would not be changed
from that originally announced.
A slight change in Kings County and
harmoniza.ion of tie difficulties In Erie
County were talked over after when the
conference adjourned and the Senate went
into session. As he took his seat Senator
Cullen, chairman Of the Legislative Charter
Committee, threw copy Of the latest edl-
ton of the charter on to his desk and ad-
mltted:
well. It's all over. We're licked
II was the Tammany-Gaynor charters
obituary. Later Senator Cullen and AS
sembyman Foley. who was Boss Muir
phys principal repres sntative in tho char
ter proceedings, issued formal statement
| in which they described how the Demo
| Gratis. in obedience to a strong sentiment
( for a new charter which began under Gov
! ernOr Hughes had prepared what rs con
| coded to be the best drafted charter ever
/ proposed for the city" 1t continued;
! We confidently believe that a careful ana
unprejudiceG examination Of its provisions
| will Justify the work of the committee. We
have endeavored TO meet all Just criticism
and feel that the opposition which now re-
mains is actuated either by facuonal or
! selfish motives or by Misrepresentation al
TO the effect Of its provisions,
/ Notwithstanding its approval by the As
| sembly, a majority of the members OF the
Senate seem to prefer that the city should
/ continue under its present charter. While
we regret that New York has lost an OPP
portunity TO obtain q charter which would
afford the widest possible measure OF home
/ rule i'm the conduct Of its government with
out the necessity Of constant legislative ac-
ton, we are content to abide the result
Details Of Reapportionment Bill.
/ As passed, the reapportionment bill IL
| about the same as that announced by the
/ apportionment committee In New York,
with the exception of changes in Erie and
| Kings counties and the joining Of Cortland
and Onondaga counties. In Kings County
a district Is carved out to suit the wishes
/ Of Congressman Fitzgerald. In Erie Coun-
/ ~ the desires Of Democratic BOSS" Fitz-
| patrick and Congressman Drscoll have
] been modified to meet the views of Senator
| Ramsperger, so as TO give him Senator
| Ramsperger) a chance to win out as a
candidate for the House Of Representa-
tives
After being reported from the judiciary
Committee late this safternoon. the bill. fol-
! lowing n short debate. was passed by a
vote OF 50 to 81 Assemblyman Bush, OF
| Chemung, offered an amendment, rear
ranging counties I'm the Southern Tier but
Il was decisively beaten. Objections by
AssembymHn Hammond to the Joining OF
Cortland to Onondaga County We're quickly
squelched bv ZAP Smith who was I'm the
Speakers chair. Mr.. Hammond declared
that ne, as a member OF the Judiciary
Committee had never been notified OF the
meeting at which the change he objected
TO was made.
Assemblyman Chanler declared that he
OF the unfair treatment Duchess County
received. lie said II had been reported that
he voted for the New York charter bill be- |
cause Of promises TO him that the district |
ing of Duchess County in the apportion- !
ment bill would be made 10 suit him. He |
announced that he had not been party TO |
any such trade. and would vote for the |
charter bill again II It were to come up.
Three Democrats Oppose Bill.
In the Senate the bin was passed by o |
vote of Is TO IS. after amendments intro
duced by Senator'S Roosevelt and Stiwell |
had been defeated. Senators Roosevelt |
Stilwell and Griffin, representing the dis
tricts affected by the proposed amend |
ments, were the only Democrats who voted |
against the bill. Senator'S Coats and !
Hewitt Republicans. voted for IT.
The Senate by a vote of IS to passed the |
bin OF Senator Tim" Sullivan providing |
for two additional Supreme Court justices |
In the LIST District, one to be elected this |
year and the other next year. Senator .
Bracket strenuously opposed the measure.
declaring that the LIST District did not need |
two additional Justices any more than the |
traditional tadpoe in a country millpond !
needed two tails. Senator Newcomb. Re
publican, Of New York, however. disagreed |
with him, and voted for the bill
In the face Of the objectionssof Senator ,
Grady and Senator Frawley, Senator Still !