The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-04-03
MILLER PLEDGED
NEEDED POWERS
FOR CITY INQUIRY
Senator Lusk Says Legisla-
ture Will Authorize Gov
ern0r to Any Extent.
EVIDENCE COLLECTING
Chief Executive Not Certain
Facts Warrant Inquisition
of Hylan Regime.
MEASURE is PENDING
Glynn and KOenig Withdraw
Objections After Confer
ence With Governor,
MEASURE is PENDING
Special Despatch to THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Albany Aurfl (

Special Despatch to THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Albany, April 2.
Gov. Miller will have the final say on
the question Of an investigation Of Hylan
rule In New York city. The legislative
leaders, it WIS learned here to-day, are
ready to proa ide for such an inquiry II
he wants 1t lind the way he wants 1t.
The Governor has talked on the subject
with George Glynn. State chairman, and
Samuel s. Koenig. who have announced
that they have withdrawn their objec-
lions to an investigation, and he Is con-
eidering evidence presented to him to
show its necessity.
Gov. Miller is not yet determined
whether the investigation is warranted.
Another question still undecided Is
whether 1t should be conducted by leg
islative committee or under the Moreland
act through an extension Of the powers
of the Chief Executive, such as the Gov
ernor asked in his first annual message.
Early to-day he expressed doubt whether
the Legislature wanted to give him this
power. Senator Lusk later said the Gov
ernor could have it II he wanted 1t.
The Governor was reminded of his
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT VI oOiiG WCChS uBO Ihhs
ne would favor an investigation of New
York If evidence was brought to light
warranting 1t.
HAS anything come to light SO far?"
he was asked.
Various matters have been brought
to my attention" he replied. but I
would not want to comment about them
now"
In his first message Gov. Miller, after
t., - nra
IN New York City, asked that the chief
executive be given power under the More
land act to investigate, on his own mi
tiative, city or county as well as State
departments. Such a measure would en-
able the Governor to start an investiga-
ton OF New York any time he saw fit.
whether charges were made or not
1.-THE gentlemen upstairs (neaning the
Legislators) do not seem to be very
eager to give me that power" said the
Governor.
Have you taken any further steps in
the matter?' he was asked.
NO" he replied, "of course. made
the Investigation and 1t is now UP to
the gentlemen upstairs whether they
think 1t is wise to clothe the Governor
with that power. 1t would be q con-
siderable power and might be abused
Any power can be abused. 1 fancy
tive with too much power At any rate
responsibility goes with power, and I
have contented myself with the recon-
mendation."
III the Governor presses that recon-
n1endation the Legislature will un-
doubtedly give him what he wants." said
Senator Lusk. las a matter of fact. his
suggestion has never been brought up
since the bill giving him power was
introduced by Senator Tolbert of New
York. The Governor has not indicated
he wants the power beyond the sugges-
ton In his first message"
Senator Tolbert's bill authorizes the
Governor, by person or persons APP
pointed by him. to investigate the af-
fairs Of any department, board, COM
mission or office of any county or city"
The bill is still in the Senate Judiciary
Committee.