Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-28
HOUSES DISAGREE
ON SUPPLY BILLS
New York Legislature Ad-
journs, Leaving Much Un-
finished Business.
HOUSE QUITS ABRUPTLY,
OMITS NOTICE TO SENATE
Extraordinary Session Made Neces-
sary-Appropriation Measures
for Departments Incomplete.

ALBANY. y. Y. March os-The New
York state legislature adjourned sine
die early today. leaving unfinished busi
extraordinary session.
The lower house quit business abrupt
ly at 3:27 o'clock this morning without
the usual custom of sending committees
to the senate and the governor notifying
them of its intention to adjourn. AZ
that time legislation embodying the an
nual appropriation bill necessary to the
maintenance of all departments of the
state was on the way from the senate to
the lower house.
Previously the assembly had received
from the senate the annual supply bill,
coupled with another appropriation
measure known as the construction
bill. and had rejected both of them for
the reason that they contained changes
from the bills which the assembly had
originated in accordance with the pro-
vision of the constitution.
Senators Show Resentment.
Senators, regardless of party affilia-
tions, expressed resentment when they
learned unofficially that their coordinate
branch had terminated its existence
without notice, but they proceeded
placidly on their way. ending their ses-
sion at 5:35 O'Clock. Democratic Leader
Murtaugh charged on the floor that the
assembly's act had made an extra Ses-
sion inevitable, and put a wholly un-
necessary expense burden on the people.
II believe we could have got together
OF the appropriations" said Senator
Frawley, majority leader. 1t was a
grossly diScourteous act to the senate
and to the governor.
The appropriation bill over which two
houses disagreed involved about $31,-
100000. AS amended by the senate the
the lower house. The supply bill and
construction bill were slightly increase
by the senate.
Juggling Is Alleged.
The assembly's objections to the
! amended bills. however. were based on
an alleged juggling of the items Chair
! man Mcdonald of the assembly ways
and means committee said the trainers
of the senate bill had cut out about $780,
COO for hospital and other necessary de-
partments in order to get money for
carrying on two departments which the
assembly wished to abolish-the state
fire marShalS bureau and the depart
ment of efficiency and economy. 1t also
was contended that some of the altera-
tions were intended to cripple sO-called
republican departments. in the way of
reprsal. Confusion arose from cross
purposes between the two branches in
it's closing day and many important
matters of legislation failed of enact
mcnt as result.
Thaw Case Prominent.
Harry X. Thaw figured prominently
resolution condemning the state au-
thorities for their activity in seeking to
eXtradite him narrowly failed of pas
sage, while bills incurred by the state
in this matter shared the fate of the
other items in the rejected appropria-
ton bill.
The probable date for reconvening the
legislature already has provoked much
discussion. 1t is the prevalent opinion
that the session will be called late in
the spring or early in the summer. Only
such subjects as are recommended by
the governor may be acted OH at this
session. Opinions vary widely as to
whether Gov. Glynn will coniine himself
to the necessary appropriations thus
fortifying himself against possible defeat
of a broader program involving some of
his pet measures, such as hydro-electric
and land banks.
Olean Gets Commission Charter.
Among the last bills passed by the
state legislature before adjournment was
one granting a commission charter to
Olean
In this bill the democratic senate came
face to face with the recall feature and
refused to pass the measure until the
recall section. which would have applied
to five commissioners. was removed. The
bill then passed Immediately, after having
been held up for week. The assembly,
which is republican, made no objection
to the recall.
The Olean plan is declared to be the
latest word in scientific city government.
The five commissioners will be selected
on a non-partisan ticket and voter may
express his first. second and third choice.
They may retain a city manager who will
draw salary, but the commissioners will
serve without pay.