The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
GLYNN COMMISSION
| TOSTOP ROAD GRAFT
World Famous Engineer Prom
ised as Chairman Of High
way Advisory Body.
CARLISLE TO HOLD HIS JOB
Governors Proposed Legisla-
ton Is to Divorce Poll
ties From Roads.
CARLISLE TO HOLD HIS JOB

ALBANY. Feb. 2i.--Lerislation autnorix-
tg the appointment OF an advisory high
tay commission TO take charge OF the
Hechanica' SO OF good roads work and
divorce the Highways Department from
tont!cs will be introduced shortly, accord
ity TO an announcement made to-day by
1oV. Glynn. This commission OF two or
three members will be composed Of expert
engineers. who will work In conjunction
Nth State Highway Commissioner Car
iisls
"a world famous engineer has already
sgreed to accept the craftsmanship OF this
sdvisory highway commission.
In making public his intention OF APP
ubinting this commission. which he will
Instruct to do everything within its power
20 fracture the relations between politics
and highway construction and repair
work. Gov. Glynn set At rest reports that
Commissioner Carlisle will be removed.
Mr.. Carlisle will remain AS executive head
Of the Highways Department. for the plan
Of Gov. Glynn involves the cooperation OF
the Commissioner and the advisory engi-
beers.
Il have the fullest faith IN Commis-
stpner Carlisle" said Gov. Glyrn. He 10
honest and has executive ability. but
every one knows he 10 not . road sngi-
nesr. II 10 my idea to have him couple
his executive ability with the mechanical
genius OF the advisory commission.
Believes Problem L. Solved.
First, / want these two working parts
Of the highway machinery to divorce
highways and politics. After that there Is
no doubt in my mind that good roads will
be built"
Gen. Francis ". Greene, ex-Polioo
Commissioner OF New York. Is mentioned
- chairman Of this advisory commission.
Gen. Greene held q long conference with
Gov. Glynn this week and IL IL said that
at this conference the reorganization Of
the Highways Department was discussed.
Close friends OF the Governor say that
II Gen. Greene IL not the chairman 1t
will be some one he has suggested
Gov. Glynn said that he has the 90
ceptance OF an eminent engineer for chief
place on the commission. "A world IA
nous engineer was the only mixing the
Governor would give Of the Identity Of
the chairman. He did Say It was not
Col George w. Cocktails
The engineering work. arrant ement Of
highway specifications, awarding Of con-
tracts. inspection Of highway work and
other mechanical details Of good roads
building will be placed under the super
vision of the advisory commission. the
Governor said. The enforcement OF the
suaranty clause In highway contracts
under whi.h contractor must warrant
tho stability Of a road for three years,
Gov. 1iIynn believes, will bring the High
way Department up to q high point Of
efficiency and service.
saving I'm Late Road Contracts.
Contracts let several days ago under
the guaranty clause resulted In the State
saving about 10 per cent on the work.
Bids were 10 per cent under those sub
mltted for similar work last year.
The establishment OF q land bank. tbe
central idea In Gov. Glynn's proposed
plan or agricultural credits, will be pro-
yioed Tor In bills TO be introduced In the
Legislature next week This legislation
WIZ De accomplished by q special mes
sage from the Governor
The land bank. which 10 favored by
the State grange. will give . farmer an
opportunity to borrow money on his
properties at rate not In excess Of s
per cent Al present the farmer has great
dinieulty In obtaining loans on his lands,
savings banks generally giving prefer
enoe 10 mortgages on city properly. Long
Tern loans Resigned to avail the farmer
OF an opportunity TO develop his lands
VII be made by the proposed land bank
Legislation urging the establishm. mt Of
cooperative credit unions made up OF the
savings and loan associations of the
state. from which the farmer may OBJ
tain short term credit In order to enable
him to move his crops and purchase
stock. will also be introduced and urged
Tor passage by special message. This
legislation will also provide for . market
commission to act as the medium Vs-
tween the farmer and the consumer
eliminating the middle man and giving
the farmer q greater percentage OF re-
turn on his products.