The New York herald., 1921-01-10
h[ILLER'S PLANS
FOR NEW PRIMARY
LAW MEET SNAGS
Independent Republicans
Opposition Likely to
Have Effect.
MESSAGE WEDNESDAY
Governor Will Ask Legisla-
ture to Have State Aid
U. S. Dry Forces.
WATER POWER DISCUSSED
p. s. G. Reorganization and
Daylight Saving Also to
Be Mentioned.
MESSAGE WEDNESDAY
WATER POWER DISCUSSED
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New York Herald Bureau.
Albany, Jan. o.
Gov Miller Is expected 10 send TO the
Legislature Wednesday night the most
important recommendations of the re-
mainder Of his legislative programme
Direct primaries. water power develop
ment. reorganization OF the Public Ser
vice Commissions and daylight saving
known, he has been giving study, but
upon which he did not touch in his first
message to the Legislature. Some or all
the matters may De discussed.
While the Governor favors repeal OF
the direct primary system Of nomina-
tions. it is believed that any request he
sends to the Legislature viii BE influ-
Z erced by conferences he had with Re-
publican leaders IN New York. A large
number OF independent Republicans are
opposed 10 interference with the direct
primary law and their opposition is
likely to result in retaining direct NOM
nations for county and city Offices
There is little doubt. however. that the
Governor wilp insist on restoration of
conventions for nominating State and
judicial officials.
The Governor announced in his first
message that ne would discuss prohibit
ton enforcement in a future communi-
cation to the Legislature II is reported
here tonight that the Legislature will
get his views on that subject this week.
His Recommendation, IL is believed, will
be little more than the urging of a SIM
pie method of enforcing the Volstead act
IN New York State through the States
peace officers
Gov Miller also Is known to be con-
sidering legislation dealing generally
with sports. 1t is said that amalgama-
ton OF the State Racing Commission and
State Boxing Commission under the head
of one sports commission Is being se-
riously thought of by him. The new
commission would have complete charge
OF all legalized sports, including base
ball, boxing and racing. tax on some
not now subject to State assessment
such as Sunday baseball. has been sug-
gested.
Miss Margaret L. Smith, member of
the Assembly from New York, will nave
ready for Introduction Wednesday night
her bill putting into effect the soldiers
boAus. The bill will create commits
sion to take charge of the distribution
VI thc iioHcy anu pTOVlde IOT the iSSu-
a5,ce Of the $4,000. 900 in bonds author
tzcd at the last election.
Committee assignments will be ready
In both houses this week. Because of
the Governors economy programme the
Finance Committee of the Senate and
the Ways and Means Committee of the
Assembly will be the most important: in
the Legislature this year. Senator
Charles J. Hewitt has been definitely de-
cided on as chairman OF the former, and
Joseph A. McGinnies of Chau. .auqua will
probably head the latter. Assembiyman n
Frank L. Seaker OF ST. Lawrence county.
the ranking member. however. is stnl
making fight for the position.