New-York tribune., 1918-06-18
All Socialists i'm
Assembly Praised
BY Citizens Union
Report on New York Legis-
lators Assails Democrats
and Republicans

The legislative committee of the CIT
liens Union issued its completed re-
port of summary of the work of the
New York City members of the Legis-
lature last night. In its initial state
ment it carried but one paragraph
reviewing the work of any one particu-
lar political faction. and that was de-
voted to praise for the Socialist minor
ity. The ten Socialist members all
received praise, while Democrats and
Republicans generally came in for de-
nupciation.
The record of Assemblyman Albert
Link, Democrat, of Brooklyn, who de-
nounced the Socialists for alleged sedi-
tous remarks and moved for the i'm
parchment of one of their number was
appraised by the Citizens Union in
this language:
"'Conspicuous for ill-considered YER
bal attacks upon some of his col
leagues. His bills lacked merit, but
voting record was above the average"
Committees Summary
The complete summary, which the
committee explained was formed
chiefly on the attitude of legislators
toward measures specially affecting
New York City follows:
MANHATTAN"
"Amos, William c. Republican, 11th
Dlstrlct)-A new member of ability.
Dlligent and serious-m inded, but not
thus far effective on city legis at on.
Deserves credit for efforts to remove
restrictions on use of Harlem RiVe1.
Speedway.
"Barra, Caesar B. F. democrat, I'd
DISTRICT -Inconspicuou except for re-
introduction of criminal law amend
ments.
Bates, Ellis A. (Republican, 23d Dis
trict) )--New member. His one bill of
Importance was to establish municipal
monopoly in milk supply. Voting rec
ord approximates low average of ses-
sion.
Bloch, Maurice Democrat, 10th D s.
trict)-lntroduced two of the most
objectionable bills of the session, al
though his record as whole shows
some Improvement.
"Bourke, Martin Republican, 9th
istrict)-Continued TO give intelligent
apd attentive service, but failed to do
what he might in the city's interest on
city bills.
"Claessens, August Socialist, 18th
Distrlct)-A new member who followed
high average of votes in the city's in
terest.
"Donohue, Charles D. Democrat, 5th
District)-FirsJ year as Democrat
minority floor leader. Probably the
most experienced and competent mem
Der of his party in the Assembly. Did
some good work, but record suffered
from the prevalent political dickering.
Ellenbogan Praised
"Ellenbogen, Abram (Republican, 7th
DISTRICT Continued to render service
of a high order. Did especially good
work in committee. The sort of repre-
sentative the city needs but seldom
sends to Albany.
Goldberg, Mark Democrat, 14th
Dlstrict)-Has served twelve years.
Possesses some ability and at times is
useful, but made poor showing this
year
"Hamill, Peter j. Democrat, 1st Dis
trict)-Was rather more active than
previously, but without public benefit.
"Havican, Charles NJ. democrat,
18th District) New member with
mediocre record
johnson, Edward A. Republican,
10Th District) New member. Promoted
measures of Importance to his constit-
uency, but his attitude toward general
city Legislation was disappointing.
Might develop with experience.
"Karlin, William. Socialist, 4th Dis
trict)--New member. While two of
his bills which received attention were
distinctly against the public interest,
he gave intelligent attention to his
work and made a good voting record.
"Kiernan, Owen M. Democrat, 18th
District) HAS continued utterly USE
less during his six terms.
"McCuc, Martin G. Democrat, 18th
District) t)-Continue one of the most
striking figures in the lower house.
Could his viewpoint be corrected the
vigorous tactics he employs might be-
como beneficial instead Of seriously
detrimental.
"McElligott, Peter P. democrat. 3rd
District t)2Took a rather more lively in
terest in the proceedings than in pre-
vious years. but without corresponding
benefit to the city.
Meyer Termed Valuable
"Meyer, Schuyler M. Republican
18th District)-Has become one of the
most valuable city members. Did ad.
nirable work on Cities Committee.
Was constantly alert and made an ex-
Mitchell, Harold C. Republican
21st District)-An experienced and
useful member. Failure to vote on a
few important rollcalls mars a record
otherwise above the average.
Rosenberg, Elmer (Socialist, 9Th
District)-New member. Sponsored la.
Dor legislation exclusively. Invariably
recorded on rollcalls and made an ex-
ceptionally high average on city
measures.
Smith, Earl A. democrat, 22d Dis.
trict)-Developed appreciably in his
second year. Not all his bills were
sound, but he took an intelligent in
terest in his work and made a very
creditable record.
"Tuckerman, Eliot Republican, 10ta
District)-A new member of ability
Although displaying reactionary ten
denotes, was often independent anc
his record was far above the average
"Waldman, Louis Socialist, 9Th Dis
! trict)-A new member who presented
some of the most radical proposals Of
the session. A tireless, but not al
ways tiresome, debater. Excellen
voting record on city bills.
"Winter, Charles A. democrat
goth District)-A new member who dit
little upon which to base conclusions
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