New-York tribune., 1918-06-19
Declares Senate
Was AT Its Worst
During Last Term
Legislative Committee of
Citizens Union Calls
for ''New Blood
co Much "Tradins"
A Critical Survey Is Made Of
Each City Representa-
tive's Record

In Its proceedings the Senate ap-
peared at its worst this year." says
the committee on legislation of the
+ Citizens Union, in presenting its
survey of the New York members of
; the upper branch of the Legislature.
Bipartisan understandings were
the order of the session." says the
committee. which concludes with "new
blood is sadly needed. This is
especially true of the Senate, where
men who have been returned from
year to year have ceased to render
service of public value. They simply
use their places for the furthering
of their own interests OF of those of
their friends who expect favors."
Of the individual Senator's, the COM
mittee says:
Boylan, John j., Democrat, 18th Dis
trict, New York-After nine years at
Albany has become Indifferent to his
duties and did little work of value to
the city at this session. introduced sew
eral Objectionable tax and labor law
amendments, all of which failed.
Burlingame, Alvah w., jr, Republi-
can, Sth District, Kings-Not as ag-
gressive as formerly. Did good work
at times, notably on Torrens law
amendments. Voting record we'll above
the low average.
Carroll, Daniel j., Democrat, 7th Dis
trict, Kings-His continuance as leg
iS1atCr rQm nS nOayn1aiOoI
Cotillo, Salvatore A., Democrat, goth
District, New York-Continues to as
sumo a conscientious attitude toward
his duties, which, however, is not re-
fiected in action on matters affecting
the city.
Cromwell, George, Republican, 2ad
District, Richmond - An experienced
legislator with a ,reactionary view on
fundamental questions. Disappointing
in his votes The Senate New York
City Committee did poor work under
his chairmanship, some of it over his
protest.
Cullen, Thomas H., Democrat, Sd Dis
trict, Kings-His twenty-five years at
Albany have given him an enviable
equipment of experience and knowl-
edge, which he still fails to use cf-
fectively for the city.
Bowling. Edward j., Democrat, 10th
NV ANe" oih--Dlu EOou WOTR IN
another unsuccessful effort to remove
restrictions on use of Harlem River
Speedway Usually attentive, but failed
to raise his voting record above the
general low level.
Downing, Bernard, Democrat, 11th
District, New York.-Invariably pres
ent and attentive, frequently contrib
utlng brilliantly to discussions. but
little of concrete value to the city has
resulted from his service.
Dunnigan, john j., Democrat. 21st
saddle another useless county office
upon Bronx taxpayers. Quality of his
legislation and votes, for the most
part, disappointing.
Farrenkopf, August e., Democrat. I'd
District, Queens.-A new member who
obtained favorable consideration for a
large percentage of his bills. His good
work marred by mandatory salary
measures and failure to oppose bad
bills on the floor.
Foley. James A., Democrat 18th Dis
and most effective members of the up
per house. Some of the bills he spon-
sored were undesirable, but generally
his record is far above the average.
Gilchrist, Alfred j., Republican, 10th
District, Kings.-Continues to present
a record of legislation and votes ind-
eating indecision and lack of we'll
grounded principles.
Koenig, Jacob, Democrat, 18th Dis
trict, New York.-His first term has
developed nothing of tangible value.
District Kings.-Continued to make
weak showing, fostering some obiec-
tionable bills himself and abetting in
the advancement of others
Lockwood, Charles c., Republican,
4th District. Kings.-One of the few
city Senators to take an effective part
in the real work of the House. Often
recorded his opposition to bad bills
and made a decidedly creditable show
Murphy, Charles f. (Republican. 9Th
District, Kings) some OF
the most constructive and also some of
the most Objectionable bills of the ses-
sion. Conscientious and energetic, with
more good than i'll to his account.
Nicoll, Courtlandt (Republican, 17th
District, New York)-A new member
who quickly made his presence felt.
Worked diligently and intelligently for
the city's best interests. Made an ex-
cellent record.
Ottinger. Albert Republican, 18th
District New York)-His reactionary
attitude on fundamentals has firmly
identified him with the "stand-pat"
group of the Senate; in other respects
has dono much good work
Sheridan, John V. democrat, 22d
District, onx)--One of the very few
members to oppose the saddling of
useless office upon his county. Inclined
to act intelligently and Independently,
but loses too many opportunities.
Wagner, Robert F. Democrat, 10th
District. Now York)-Adroit and indus
trious minority leader. Led vigorous
but unsuccessful fight for municipal
ownership empowering legislation. Did
much commendable work, but record
suffered as result of trading tactics.