New-York tribune., 1919-01-14
n. Y . Senators Are
Asked to Support
Suffrage Measure
Three Resolutions in Legis-
lature Urge Wadsworth
and Calder to Act; Milk
Price Inquiry Is Sought
Staff Coyrcsp0ndeuce

Stat Correspondence
ALBANY, Jan. 13.-Three resolutions
were introduced into the Legislature
tonight urging United States senators
Wadsworth and Calder to support the
proposed woman suffrage amendment
to the Federal Constitution. The reso-
lutlons also urged the New York State
Senators to do all in their power to
bring about the speedy passage of the
measure Two of the resolutions were
offered in the Assembly, sponsored by
Mrs: Mary NJ. Lilly, Democrat, of New
York, and Walter S. McNab, Republ
can, of Schenectady. Under the rules,
action was deferred for week.
third resolution was offered in the
Senate by Ross Graves, Republican, of
Buffalo. On motion of Senator Henry
M. Sage the resolution was laid over
for a day.
Several resolutions aimed at remedy
ing the milk situation in New York
City were introduced in the Assembly
Assemblyman Maurice Block, Demo
crat, of New York, would direct the
president OF the Farms and Markets
Council to cali meeting of that body
that would stay in session until a def
mite solution has been reached and
report made to the Legislature. He
Will move to suspend the rules to-
morrow to debate this resolution.
Asks Inquiry Into Prices
A resolution by Bert Lord, Rcpub-
hcan, Of ChenanEo, provides for the
appointment Of a committee of five
Assomblymcr and three Senators TO in
vcstigate the price of feed as charged
by millers and Wholesale dealers, and
the cost OF the sale and distribution of
milk in cities. These two fac5ors, the
resolution declared, were responsible
for the high price of milk to the con-
srnacr.
Assemblyman Clarence F. Welsh. Re
pub, can, of Albany, caused excitement
during the session Tonight, when he
charged that several lobbyists, inter
csted IN Influencing legislation, we're
permltted inside the brass railing and
On the floor of the Assembly, contrary
to the rules. He asked the Speaker
for an int rpretation of the rule pro
vdlac that paid lobbyists of corpora
tons be not permitted on the Assem-
bly, floor. He then declared that he
intended 20 amend the rule so that it
would apply to the representatives of
eli organizations, no matter of what
kind
81 have personal knowledge" said
Mr. Welsh, "of at least three gentle
men who are Legislative agents of or
carnations interested in PROMOTING
legislation being behind the brass rail
here tonight.
MY on idea of their being here is
that is mere brazen insolence and
nothing else"
Names of Three Given
Mr.. Welsh said aftcrard that he re-
ferred to Robert G. Davey, counsel for
the Anti-Saloon League; the Rev O. r.
Miller, of the Civic Feform Association.
and George West, of the Law and Or
der League.
Among soldier resolutions was one
by Colonel Frederick A. Wells, of
Brooklyn, providing for the appointing
of New York State Soldier Welfare
Commission, composed of four Assem-
blymen and three Senators. The COM
mission is to hear complaints of SOL
diers and sailors and see that their in
terests are properly looked after.
Martin J. Healy, Democrat, of New
York, introduced a resolution calling
upon Congress to continue the pay of
soldiers and sailors for six months af-
ter their discharge or until they get
job.
Asscmblyman Albert Link, of Brook
lyn, would provide for the appointment
of a Legislative committee of three
Senators and three Assemblymen to
take part in welcoming the returning
soldiers and sailors.
Morgan T. Donnclly, Democrat, Of
Kings, introduced resolution asking
Congress to present to the peace CON
ference the question of granting self
determination to Ireland.
Wage Commission Asked
The Democrats introduced two more
measures carrying out Governor Smiths
recommendation in his annua. mes
sage at tosnight'g session. One was by
Senator James A. Foley, majority lead
er of the upper house, and called for
the appointment Of minimum wage
commission.
The bin provides for the appoint
mcnt of three commissioners bv the
Governor who are TO serve without
compensation and whose term will be
three years. The chairman Of the
state Industrial Commission is also
named an cx-otiicio member of the
commission. The commission is cm-