The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-02
SUFFRAGTSTS WIN
IN JERSEY HOUSE
Resolution Submitting Issue
to Voters Passed by
SO Votes.
NOW GOES TO SENATE

TRENToN, y. J., Feb 1.-The cause Of
woman suffrage in New Jersey was ad-
vsnced another step toward the final
lest next September when the House
tonight by unanimous vote passed the
proposed amendment to the Constitu-
ton extending to women the right 10
vote.
ThronEs OF suffragists In the CALLER
les, including leaders Of national repu-
tatlon, cheered the announcement OF the
result OF the roll call, which showed
hfty-cight affirmative votes
Upon motion Of Assemblyman Pea
cock Of Burlington. who introduced the
resolution, the Speaker was directed to
Immediately sign the resolution in order
that 1t might be transmitted to the SEN
ate without delay. Its passage by the
Senate both parties being pledged 10
such a course. is practically assured
An effort will be made to have this done
tomorrow.
when the Senate has taken such ac-
ton II will then remain for the voters
OF the State to say at special cleo.
ton to be held next September whether
the fight Of the sufragists In New Jer-
sey is TO he victory Failure at the
special election, under present provisions
OF the Constitution. would prevent he
submission OF tho question again for
Ave years.
Although there was no opposition ex-
pressed in the House TO the passage OF
the resolution several members took
pains 10 explain that personally they
were opposed 10 woman suffrage and
hoped the proposition would meet defeat
at the polls.
Took Form Of Banter.
After few serious arguments had
been advanced in favor OF woman suf-
frage the debate took tho fo,m of a
banterinE exchange between Republi-
cans and Democrats. who managed to
inject "A good deal OF politics and some
personalities into their remarks.
1t was 80 late when the resolution
was brought up that Assembyman Bar
bour was prompted early In the debate
to move the previous question In
Difference to the anxious occupants OF
the galleries. His motion was voted
down almost unanimously
Assembiyman Peacock opened the
argument for the resolution. lie said
vote from women
The ire Of the Democrats was aroused
by Assemblyman Hammond OF Mercer.
who. in advocating the adoption Of the
resolution, tried to belittle the minority.
Minority Leader Martin took Mr.
Hammond in hand and rdiculed his re.
marks. Mr. Martin said that he opposed
woman suffrage but agreed that the
question should be left TO the people t.
decide
Assemblyman Barradalc delved into
history to show that woman suffrage IN
New Jersey was abolished because OF
the corruption and repeating at the poll,
which II Induced The Rev Henry lobs
and Mr.. Ostrom also spoke.
Senator Gaunt's measure providing
for an appropriation OF S35, 600 to re-
imburse the commission on tuberculosis
among animals Tor It's expenditures II
connection with the recent foot anc
mouth epidemic was passed tonight
Prior TO its passage a controversy arost
between Senator Hennessy OF Berger
and Mr. Gaunt.
Senators Tilt over "PoIitics."
The Bergen Senator. ny insuations
accused Mr.. Gaunt Of playing politics
with farmers. The Gloucester represen
tative retOrted by saying that Senator
Hennessy made an EFFORT in this direc
ton a few days ago, but that he did no
succeed. Senator Gaunt. who is a mem
her OF the state Board Of Agriculture
referred to the attempt hy Senator Hen
messy to Dust former senator Joseph II
FrelinRhuysen from the presidency .
the Agriculture Board and elect G, VI
Curtis OF Bergen 10 the presidency
which failed
The Senate tonight defeated. by
vote OF II 10 10, Assemblyman Wolff
measure providing for the appointmen
by Mayor Raymond OF Newark OF
deputy, or acting auditor.
Gov Fielder sent to the Senate 10
night the nomination OF Edwin H. Eos
ter as Judge of the First Judicial Dis
trict OF Bergen. TO succeed Thomas j
Huckin, who was appointed prosecution
Two OF Assemblymsn stephenss bill
providing for seacoast protection agains
storms were passed by the House. tn
measures authorize local form OF re
lief rather than the general scheme q
coast protection contemplated in othe
pending legislation.
Assemblyman Ostrom OF Hudson In
troduced resolution, which was RI
ferred 20 the judicial Committee, pre-
viding for the Investigation OF insur
ance companies doing business in hi
state.
The House adopted Asscmblyma
Grecnwoods concurrent resolution az
thoTlZing the Governor 20 appoint
commission OF three to cooperate with
Delaware commission relative to m
taking OF fish I'm the Delaware Rive
between that State and New Jersey.
HER NEW BOOTS TRICK GIRL.