The sun., 1919-01-09
S5S9,177 SAVED TO
STATE BY TROOPERS
Organization Brought in &c
Per Cent. of Cost in Year,
Report Shows.
GREAT HELP DURING WAR
Chandler Shows License Evad-
ing Motorists. Deserters and
Spy Suspects Trapped.
GREAT HELP DURING WAR
Srecini DespnfeA 10 The SuN.


ALBANY, Jan. s.---Maj or George Fletcher
Chandler, Superintendent Of the State
Police Department. reported to-day TO
Gov Smith that as n result OF the activi-
ties and workings OF the State troopers
t5salf7.5I has been saved the State, a
sim equal to rs per cent Of the cost OF
running the department.
Major Chandler has Just returned to
duty as head of the department having
been on leave OF absence TO serve with
the Medical Corps OF the United States
Army. Gov. Smith in his annual mos
sage to the Legislature recommended
that the State Police Department be
abolished.
The report shows how the State troop
srs have aided various State depart-
nents In their work, how the Secretary
OF states automobile bureau has been
saved the necessity of appointing 100
automobile inspectors because OF the
troopers activities. and how State roadSA
nave been made safer for traffic. acci-
dents on the State highways being re-
duced 81 per cent. in 1918 in spite of an
increase of $4,000 In automobiles oper-
sted.
Help to State shown.
MAJOR Chambers report declares the
Secretary OF States Office Is AUTHORITY
FOR the statement that between $500. 900
and 100000 q year Is being added 70
The states revenues because OF the State
troopers' activities In rounding UP those
VINO Try 10 evade the payment Of their
automobile license tax, so that in this
one Item alOne
turning TO the State in actual MONEY an
amount equal to two-th!rds OF its yearly
cost '
The report carries a letter iron, the
acting Director OF the Military InteIIi-
Genee Of the United States War Depart-
lnent to the Superintendent OF State Po-
lice saying:
u wish to thank you and the New
York state troopers for your and their
constant cooperation with the Military
Intelligence Division, and the able as
'lstance rendered the Government IN the
"ork OF locating and investigating en-
Hny suspects In New York state. With
OUT SUCH assistance this division could
ardly have accomplished much which it
mas been able to do. and the aid thus
given has had no negligible part in the
successful prosecution OF the war.
\ assure you that your efforts and
nose OF the New York State t,uopers
are fully appreciated"
The letter was signed by Col. John
NJ Dunn.
The report in detailing the war work"
OF the State troopers says:
This department has conducted a
great many Investigations In conjunc-
ton with the Military Intelligence Blu
reau OF the United States Army. the
Naval Intelligence Bureau, Department
x Justice. local draft boards and the
nome service section OF the Red Cross.
Roundup of Deserters.
"A number OF deserters have been cap
tured and the $50 received in each case
las seen turned over TO the State Treas
urer.
AT the solicitation OF the authorities
ut West Point the troopers have cleaned
up an unwholesome situation there that
re army has been unable TO cope with
~ wears. Also, at the request Of army
ofic.ais, K has taken care OF bad condi-
lions near the Plattsbury camp and
Ground Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
"A number OF wireless stations have
seen located. some In working order.
For our good work along this line the
Government has presented tho depart
'nent with one OF the wireless outfits to
lie used IN our own work.
While Major Chandler does not ask for
Increased pay for his troopers. he says
he hopes TO have schedule adopted
where man will get more money upon
each enlistment.
Experience is particularly desirable
81 the police game, and everything pos
s,oio should be done to hold good men in
'Ie department" he says.
The troopers patrolled 333oS9 miles
~ highways on horseback and 433.239 on
motorcycles and in automobiles. making
:, total OF 76s,c7s miles covered. IN
visiting 2eea5 towns.
The troopers are proud Of their rec
ord OF arrests and convictions. Major
Nnandler always maintaining that his
force should he repressive one, and
"-owned upon false arrests The results
show in the compilations of arrests, OF
which a total OF $3.50 we're made The
'1tal number OF convictions secured was
3lsG. or 50 per cent. with 374 cases. or
- per cent. still pending and 2l0 cases
"- only per cent. of those arrested, be-
ing discharged.
In addition the troopers conducted
1876 investigations without making ar
tests.